JP6899131B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a conventional gaming machine, it is common to execute a variable display of a symbol based on a determination result of determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player.

Some of these gaming machines display a hold display corresponding to judgment information for which the variable display has not been executed, and change the display mode of the hold display based on the result of the preliminary judgment of the judgment information. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-221121

However, the gaming machines described in the above patent documents have a problem that the interest of gaming is poor.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is based on an operation means that can be operated by the player, an acquisition means that acquires determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player, and the determination information. The determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special game, the variation display execution means for executing the variation display of the symbol based on the result of the determination, and the determination information for which the determination means has not been determined are reserved and stored. The hold storage means that can be stored as, the pre-determination means that predetermines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information, and the variation effect during the execution of the variation display. The effect control means is provided with an effect control means to be executed, and the effect control means can display a hold display corresponding to the hold memory, and when the variation display corresponding to the hold memory is started, the digestion is held. The display can be displayed, the hold display can be changed to a special mode different from the normal mode based on the result of the preliminary determination, and the digestion hold display can be displayed in the special mode. It is possible to execute the first promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation means during the execution of the variation effect, and to expect the execution of the special game in response to the operation of the operation means during the first promotion effect. It is possible to execute the first operation effect for notifying the degree, the second promotion effect for prompting the operation of the operation means during the execution of the variation effect, and the operation means during the second promotion effect. It is possible to execute a second operation effect that notifies whether or not the special game is executed in response to the operation of, and if the second promotion effect is executed, the second promotion effect is It is possible to execute a predictive effect that predicts that it may be executed, and when the first promotion effect is executed, the first promotion effect may be executed. without performing the indication effect to sign, the digestion when the hold display are displayed in the special manner limits the changing the hold display in the special embodiment, the digestion hold display is changed to the special mode when it has been determined that is characterized by limiting the changing the hold display in the special mode.

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

It is a front view of a gaming machine. Is a perspective view of the lower part of the glass frame. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table for a non-time saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the preliminary determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big prize opening opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of various storage areas of a main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure variation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table for loss. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table for a big hit. It is a figure which shows the operation effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the dialogue notice judgment table. It is a figure which shows an example of the decision effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the operation effect control process of the effect control unit. It is a timing chart before and after the execution of the dialogue notice. It is a figure which shows the production example before and after the execution of the dialogue notice. It is a timing chart before and after the execution of the dialogue notice. It is a timing chart before and after the execution of the loss determination effect. It is a figure which shows the production example before and after the execution of the loss determination production. It is a timing chart before and after the execution of the loss determination effect. It is a timing chart before and after the execution of the jackpot decision production. It is a figure which shows the production example before and after the execution of the jackpot decision production. It is a timing chart before and after the execution of the jackpot decision production. It is a flowchart which shows the icon change effect decision process of an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon final mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon change type determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a normal change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a story change scenario determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the icon change effect execution processing of an effect control unit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pending change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the production example of the hold icon change effect. It is a figure which shows the production example of the icon change effect. It is a figure which shows the effect example 1 in which the execution of an icon change effect is restricted. It is a figure which shows the production example which continued with FIG. 55. It is a figure which shows the production example which continued with FIG. 56. It is a figure which shows the effect example 2 in which the execution of the icon change effect is restricted. It is a figure which shows the production example which continued with FIG. 58. It is a figure which shows the production example which continued with FIG. 59. It is a figure which shows the production example of the pseudo-continuous suggestion production over a plurality of fluctuation productions. It is a figure which shows the production example of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect in one variation effect. It is a figure which shows the production example of the change pattern production. It is a figure which shows the production example of the promotion pattern production.

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

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

The game machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a game board mounting frame 3 rotatably supported by the outer frame 2, and a glass frame 4 rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 3. A game board 5 is provided in which a game area 5a through which a game ball (game medium) flows down is formed.

The outer frame 2 has a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front surface of a rectangular base frame 2a whose central portion opens in the front-rear direction, and is a fixing member (for example, a nail, a stopper, etc.) to the island equipment of a game store. ) Is fixed.

The game board mounting frame 3 is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via the first hinge mechanism portion 6 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the first hinge mechanism portion 6 as a fulcrum. Has been done. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 3 is rotated with respect to the outer frame 2 like a door, the back surface side of the game board mounting frame 3 is exposed forward, so that various devices provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 are exposed. It is possible to perform maintenance etc.

The glass frame 4 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 3 via the second hinge mechanism portion 7 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the second hinge mechanism portion 7 as a fulcrum. There is. Therefore, when the glass frame 4 is rotated with respect to the game board mounting frame 3 like a door, the game area 5a of the game board 5 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed.

An opening 8 (window portion) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the upper part of the glass frame 4, and a transparent member 8a (glass plate, acrylic plate, etc.) is formed so as to close the opening 8 from the rear. Is attached, and the game area 5a can be visually recognized through the opening 8 and the transparent member 8a.

Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, there are a plurality of sound output devices 9 including speakers, a frame lighting device 10 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and a plurality of game balls paid out from a payout device 100 described later. An operation for firing a game ball, an upper plate 11 for storing the game ball, a lower plate 12 for receiving and storing the game ball that has flowed into the overflow ball flow path described later without being able to fit in the upper plate 11. A launch operation device 13 capable of the above is provided.

The audio output device 9 is provided at two locations above the glass frame 4 at intervals, and outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc. to produce sound (music, voice). It has become like. Further, a plurality of frame lighting devices 10 are provided around the opening 8, and the effect of lighting is performed by changing the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp (LED). Further, the frame lighting device 10 includes a notification LED 10a that is controlled to light / blink when the glass frame 4 is opened or a payout abnormality in which the game ball cannot be paid out from the payout device 100 occurs.

In the upper plate 11, the bottom surface of the storage portion 11a of the game ball is inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the launch operation device 13, and a ball feed solenoid 11b is provided at the end of the downward inclination. .. When the game balls stored in the storage portion 11a of the upper plate 11 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 11b, the game balls are sent out one by one toward the game board mounting frame 3 side by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 11b.

Further, in the portion on the front side of the center of the upper plate 11, an effect button device 16 and a selection button device 18 (FIGS. 1 or 2) functioning as input devices for performing a determination operation and a selection operation related to various effects described later. See) are provided side by side.

The effect button device 16 has an effect button 17 capable of performing a determination operation (operation input), an effect button detection switch 17a for detecting the operation of the effect button 17, and the effect button 17 in a normal state and a normal state. A button drive motor 17b for changing to a protruding state located above, a button vibration motor 17c (acting part) for changing the effect button 17 to a normal state and a vibrating state vibrating in a predetermined mode, and A button light emitting LED 17d (light emitting unit) for changing the effect button 17 into a light emitting state and a light emitting state that emits light in a predetermined mode is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1. ..

The selection button device 18 includes a cross key 19 (up button 191A, left button 192A, down button 193A, right button 194A) capable of performing operations such as selection operation, and a cross for detecting the operation of the cross key 19. A key detection switch 19a (see FIG. 4) is provided so that the player can input predetermined information to the game machine 1.

Further, on the right side portion of the upper plate 11, a lending operation unit 20 capable of lending a game ball and returning a storage medium such as a card storing a balance is provided. When the lending button 20a of the lending operation unit 20 is operated, the game ball is rented by subtracting the balance stored in the storage medium accepted by the ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the game machine 1. When the return button 20b of the lending operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

An overflow ball flow path (not shown) for accepting a game ball that does not fit in the upper plate 11 and guiding the game ball to the lower plate 12 is formed between the upper plate 11 and the lower plate 12. Further, a full detection switch 32a (see FIG. 4) for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower plate 12 is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path, and the fullness detection switch 32a detects the fullness of the lower plate 12. During this period, the payout of the game ball by the payout device 100, which will be described later, is stopped.

The launch operation device 13 is a touch sensor that detects that the base 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, the launch handle 15 rotatably provided on the base 14, and the player's hand are touching the launch handle 15. A firing volume 15b (see FIG. 4) including a 15a (see FIG. 4) and a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 is provided. When the touch sensor 15a detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b is activated to feed the game balls one by one.

The game board mounting frame 3 includes a game board mounting portion for mounting the game board 5, a launching device 26 (see FIG. 4) for firing the game ball toward the game area 5a, the game board mounting frame 3, and the game board mounting frame 3. A locking mechanism 27 for locking the glass frame 4 in the closed state and an opening detection switch 31a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the opening (opening / closing) of the glass frame 4 are provided.

The game board mounting portion 25 is formed in a concave chamber shape with a front opening at substantially the center near the upper part of the game board mounting frame 3, and the game board 5 can be stored from the front. An opening that opens in the front-rear direction is provided in the inner part of the concave chamber of the game board mounting portion 25, and various devices and the like provided on the back surface side of the game board 5 are provided behind the game machine 1 through this opening. Face.

The launching device 26 includes a launching member for launching the game ball, a launching solenoid 28b (see FIG. 4) for driving the launching member, and launching from the launching member toward the lower left portion of the game board. A rail and a stopper for stopping the game ball at the launch position at the lower end of the inclination of the launch rail are provided. Then, when the game ball sent out by the ball feed solenoid 11b (see FIG. 4) is received at the launch position, the game ball is launched toward the game area 5a by the operation of the launch member.

The lock mechanism 27 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion 25, and the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyhole is formed is exposed to the front side of the glass frame 4. Then, when a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the lock of the game board mounting frame 3 is released and the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed, and when rotated in the other direction, the glass frame The lock of 4 is released and the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.

A curved inner rail 35 and an outer rail 36 are provided at positions near the outer edge of the game board 5, and a game area 5a in which a game ball can flow down to a portion surrounded by the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36. Is formed. Further, between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36, a launch ball guide path 38 for guiding the game ball launched by the launch device 26 to the upstream portion of the game area 5a is formed. Further, an out port 39 for guiding the flowing game ball to the outside of the game area (collection part of the game board mounting frame 3) is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 5a.

At the substantially center of the game area 5a, a frame-shaped decorative frame 40 for restricting the entry of the game ball into the so-called center case is provided, and the game area 5a is launched by the first firing force by the decorative frame 40. It is divided into a left game area where the played ball flows down and a right game area where the game ball launched by the second launch force stronger than the first launch force flows down, and the left game area and the right game area. Is adapted to communicate below the decorative frame 40.

On the left side of the decorative frame 40, a warp device 41 for introducing a game ball flowing down the left game area into the decorative frame 40 is provided, and at the lower part of the decorative frame 40, the inside of the decorative frame 40 is provided by the warp device 41. A stage portion 42 is provided so that the game ball introduced in the above can be rolled and flowed down below the decorative frame 40.

Below the left side of the decorative frame 40, three general winning openings 43 capable of constantly winning (winning) a game ball are provided at intervals, and below the right side of the decorative frame 40, the game One general winning opening 43 is provided so that the ball can always win (win). When the game balls that have been won (winned) in the general winning opening 43 are detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 4), a predetermined number (for example, 5) of game balls are paid out by the payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). ) Is paid out to the upper plate 11 as a prize ball (adding game value).

Below the stage portion 42, a first starting port 45 (starting winning area of the first special symbol) in which a game ball can always win (winning) is provided, and the first starting port 45 wins (wins). When the game balls (balls) are detected by the first start port detection switch 45a (see FIG. 4), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are ejected from the payout device 100 (see FIG. 3) as prize balls on the upper plate 11. It is supposed to be paid out to. In addition, the right to perform a special game determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not to execute a special game (here, a jackpot game) is granted (special figure determination information described later is stored).

Below the decorative frame 40 and diagonally below the right of the first starting port 45, it is impossible or impossible to win a game ball based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning in the collision detection described later). A variable starting portion 46 is provided that can convert from a difficult closed state to a winning state of a game ball or an easy open state.

The upper surface of the variable starting portion 46 is inclined downward in the left-right direction (left side in FIG. 1) to become a flow path for the game ball, and the movable member 48 that can move in the front-rear direction and directly below the movable member 48. The second starting port 47 (starting winning area of the second special symbol) that opens upward and the game ball that has won (winning) the second starting port 47 are the second starting port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 4). By moving the movable member 48 toward the front (winning restricted position), the second starting port 47 is converted to the closed state, and by moving the movable member 48 toward the rear (winning allowed position), the second starting port 47 is changed to the closed state. A second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b (see FIG. 4) for converting the starting port 47 into an open state is provided.

Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the second start port 47 opened during the auxiliary game described later and the game ball is detected by the second start port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 4), a predetermined number of the game balls are obtained. Game balls (for example, two) are paid out from the payout device 100 (see FIG. 3) to the upper plate 11 as prize balls. In addition, the right to determine whether or not to execute the special game (here, the jackpot game) is granted (the special figure determination information described later is stored).

In the right game area on the right side of the decorative frame 40, a normal map gate 44 (normal map starting area) through which a game ball can always pass is provided. When the game ball that has passed through the normal gate 44 is detected by the gate detection switch 44a, the prize ball is not given, but the right to perform the auxiliary game determination (hit determination) as to whether or not to execute the auxiliary game is available. It is given (the general map judgment information described later is stored).

Downstream of the Fuzu Gate 44, it is possible or easy to open a game ball from a closed state where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a big hit in a special game judgment). A first variable winning section 49 that can be converted into a state is provided.

The first variable winning portion 49 has a first large winning opening opening / closing member 51 that can move in the front-rear direction as well as a flow path for the game ball by inclining the upper surface downward in the left-right direction (left side in the figure). The first prize opening 50 (winning area) that opens upward just below the opening / closing member 51 of the first prize opening, and the first prize that detects the game ball that has won (winned) in the first prize opening. By moving the mouth detection switch 50a and the first prize opening opening / closing member 51 toward the front (winning restriction position), the first winning opening 50 is converted to the closed state, and the first winning opening opening / closing member 51 A first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b (see FIG. 4) is provided for converting the first large winning opening 50 into an open state by moving the first special winning opening 50 toward the rear (permissible winning position).

Then, when the first prize opening opening / closing member 51 moves from the winning restricted position to the winning position during the jackpot game, the first winning opening 50 is converted to the open state, and the upper surface of the first winning opening opening / closing member 51 is pressed. The flowing game ball or the game ball that has reached the first large winning opening 50 wins the first large winning opening 50. Then, when the game balls that have won the first prize opening 50 are detected by the first prize opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) are paid out by the payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). Is paid out to the upper plate 11 as a prize ball.

Downstream of the first variable winning section 49, it is possible or easy to win a game ball from a closed state where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (winning) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a big hit in a special game judgment). A second variable winning section 52 that can be converted into an open state is provided.

The second variable winning portion 52 has a second large winning opening opening / closing member 54 that can move in the front-rear direction as well as a flow path for the game ball by inclining the upper surface downward in the left-right direction (right side in the figure). The second prize opening 53 (winning area) that opens upward just below the opening / closing member 54 of the second prize opening, and the second prize that detects the game ball that has won (winned) in the second prize opening. By moving the mouth detection switch 53a and the second special winning opening opening / closing member 54 toward the front (winning restriction position), the second special winning opening 53 is converted to the closed state, and the second special winning opening opening / closing member 54 is performed. A second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 54b (see FIG. 4) is provided for converting the second large winning opening 53 into an open state by moving the second special winning opening 53 toward the rear (permissible winning position).

Then, when the second prize opening opening / closing member 54 moves from the winning restricted position to the winning allowable position during the jackpot game, the second winning opening 53 is converted to the open state, and the upper surface of the second winning opening opening / closing member 54 is pressed. The game ball that has flowed down or the game ball that has reached the second large winning opening 53 wins the second large winning opening 53. Then, when the game balls that have won the second prize opening 53 are detected by the second prize opening detection switch 53a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15) are paid out by the payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). Is paid out to the upper plate 11 as a prize ball.

Then, the game ball launched into the left game area flows down as it is along the outer edge of the decorative frame 40, or flows into the warp device 41 and then flows down through the stage portion 42, and is provided below the decorative frame 40. A prize is won in any of the three general winning openings 43 and the first starting opening 45, or the game flows into the out opening 39. Therefore, the general winning opening 43, the Fuzu gate 44, the first variable winning section 49 (first large winning opening 50) and the second variable winning section 52 (second large winning opening 53) provided in the right game area are won ( There is no passing).

Further, the game balls launched into the right game area include a general winning opening 43, a normal drawing gate 44, a variable starting section 46 (second starting opening 47), a first variable winning section 49 (first large winning opening 50), and the like. Either a prize is won in any of the second variable winning units 52 (second large winning opening 53), or the game flows into the out opening 39. Therefore, the general winning opening 43 and the first starting opening 45 provided in the left game area will not be won.

On the back side of the game board 5, the general winning opening 43, the first starting opening 45, the second starting opening 47, the first large winning opening 50 and the second large winning opening 53 are won, and the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first 1 Starting port detection switch 45a, 2nd starting port detection switch 47a, 1st big winning opening detection switch 50a, and 2nd big winning opening detection switch 53a. Is provided. The game balls that have passed through the winning ball flow path are discharged to the outside (island equipment) of the game machine 1 from the discharge port on the back surface side of the game machine 1.

On the outside of the game area 5a, there is a symbol display device including a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, and a normal symbol display 62, a first special symbol hold display 63, and a second special symbol hold. A hold display device consisting of a display 64 and a normal symbol hold display 65, a round number display 66 that displays the number of rounds when a jackpot game (special game) described later is executed, and a jackpot game (special game) described later. ) A right-handed display 67 is provided to encourage the player to launch a game ball toward the right game area during a medium or high-probability game state.

The first special symbol display 60 is for displaying (notifying) the result of a special game determination (big hit determination of the first special symbol) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 45. It is a variable display, and the second special symbol display 61 displays the result of a special game determination (big hit determination of the second special symbol) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 47. It is a variable display for (notifying), and the normal symbol display 62 determines the result of the auxiliary game determination (normal symbol hit determination) performed based on the passage (entry) of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 44. It is a variable display for displaying (notifying).

The special game judgment is special figure judgment information (random value for jackpot judgment, random value for special symbol judgment, reach judgment) when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47. It corresponds to acquiring a random number value, a random value for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern, etc.) and determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game based on the acquired special figure determination information.

Then, when a special game determination is made based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45, the first special symbol display 60 performs a variable display of the first special symbol, and the determination result is shown after a lapse of a predetermined time. The stop display of the first special symbol (notifying) is performed. Further, when a special game determination is made based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47, the second special symbol display 61 performs a variable display of the second special symbol, and the determination result is shown after a lapse of a predetermined time. The stop display of the second special symbol (notifying) is performed.

The first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61 are each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding indicators blink at predetermined intervals or in order in the variable display of each special symbol. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on in a mode (big hit mode, loss mode) indicating the result of the special game determination.

In the present embodiment, the "big hit" means a state in which it is decided to execute the big hit game (special game) in the special game determination. The "big hit game" is a round game in which the big winning opening (first big winning opening 50, second big winning opening 53) is converted from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined mode a predetermined number of times (for example) with an interval. It refers to a gaming state that is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a prize ball by a player who performs over (2, 2 times, 16 times, etc.).

The maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time of the large winning openings (1st large winning opening 50, 2nd large winning opening 53) in each round game are predetermined, but before the maximum opening number and the maximum opening time are reached. Even so, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) are won (winned) in the large winning opening, one round game is completed. In this embodiment, it is possible to generate any of a plurality of types of jackpot games (special game states) having different degrees of advantage to the player.

Auxiliary game judgment is the normal figure judgment information (random value for hit judgment, random value for normal symbol judgment, random value for normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.) based on the passage (entry) of the game ball to the normal figure gate 44. Is acquired, and it corresponds to determining whether or not to execute the auxiliary game based on the acquired general map determination information. When the auxiliary game determination is performed, the normal symbol display 62 performs a variable display of the normal symbol, and after a predetermined time elapses, a stop display of the normal symbol indicating (notifying) the determination result is performed.

The ordinary symbol display 62 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at predetermined intervals or in order in the variable display of the ordinary symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on in a mode (hit mode or loss mode) indicating the result of the auxiliary game determination.

In addition, in this embodiment, "hit" means a state in which it is decided to execute an auxiliary game (hit game) in the auxiliary game determination. The "auxiliary game" refers to a game state in which the second starting port 47 is opened in a predetermined mode.

Although the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the second starting port 47 in the auxiliary game (hit game) are predetermined, the second starting port 47 is used even before the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time are reached. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) are won (winning), the auxiliary game (winning game) ends. That is, the "auxiliary game" is in a game state in which the start condition of the variable display of the second special symbol is easily satisfied. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games (winning games) having different degrees of advantage to the player are provided.

The first special symbol hold indicator 63 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is the number of special figure determination information (first special symbol hold) stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45. This is for displaying the number of 1st special figure reservations, and is lit or blinking in an manner indicating the number of 1st special figure reservations. In addition, although the first special figure hold is stored up to four, it may be less than four or more.

The second special symbol hold indicator 64 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is the number of special figure determination information (second special symbol hold) stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47. This is for displaying the number of second special figure reservations, and is lit or blinking in an manner indicating the number of second special figure reservations. It should be noted that the maximum number of the second special figure hold is stored up to four, but the number may be less than or more than four, or the second special figure hold may not be stored. Good.

The normal symbol hold indicator 65 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is the number of normal figure hold numbers stored when a game ball wins (passes) at the normal figure gate 44. Is to be displayed, and is lit or blinks in a manner indicating the number of pending figures. It should be noted that although the maximum number of hold of the normal figure is stored up to four, the number of hold of the normal figure may be less than or more than four, or the hold of the normal figure may not be stored.

The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by a 7-segment LED. For example, if you win the big hit lottery of a special symbol, "3" or "7" will be stopped and displayed, and if it is lost, "-" will be stopped and displayed. It is advisable to repeat turning off and "-".

A first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) composed of a liquid crystal display is provided in the inner part of the effect space 40a defined inside the decorative frame 40, and is the lower part of the effect space 40a to display the first image. A second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) composed of a liquid crystal display having a size and a display area smaller than that of the first image display device 70 is provided in front of the device 70, and is provided above the effect space 40a. A movable effect device 73 for executing the motion effect is provided, and a variation notification LED 59 for notifying the execution state of the variation display of the special symbol is provided on the right side of the effect space 40a.

The first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 perform various effect displays according to the progress of the game. As the effect display, a customer waiting effect performed while the special symbol variation display is not executed, a variation effect accompanied by the effect symbol 70a variation display performed during the execution of the special symbol variation display, and a jackpot game are being executed. There is a big hit production etc. performed in.

Further, the second image display device 71 can perform a movement effect by moving the second image display device 71 by a liquid crystal movable device (not shown) composed of a solenoid, a motor, or the like during execution of the variation effect on the first image display device 70. It has become.

Specifically, a standby position (first position) located closer to the end (lower) of the first image display device 70 and an effect position (second position) located closer to the center (upper) of the first image display device 70. The movement effect is performed by moving (raising, descending) in the vertical direction to and from the position). The movement direction of the second image display device 71 (sub-liquid crystal) may be the left-right direction or the front-back direction, or the movement effect may be performed by operating the effect button 17.

In the display unit (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), a variable display area for displaying three effect symbols 70a (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) and execution of variable effect A mode display area or the like indicating the effect mode according to the above is formed.

The effect symbol 70a is composed of, for example, symbols indicating numbers from "1" to "8", and is a variable display of the special symbol executed by the first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61. The variable display is started in response to the start of, and the stop display is performed in response to the stop of the variable display of the special symbol. As the effect symbol 70a, a symbol indicating an alphabet such as "A" to "F" may be used.

In the stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the effect symbol 70a is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (loss mode, jackpot mode) indicating the result of the special game determination (big hit determination). The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same effect symbols 70a such as "777", and the loss mode is another mode.

The variable display mode of the effect symbol 70a is scrolling in the vertical direction, but it may be scrolling in the horizontal direction, or it may be switched or rotated (rotated) on the spot. good.

Further, during the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as a background image and a character, a movie, and the like are displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image according to the result of the special game determination. By displaying it on the device 71, the player's expectation that the jackpot game (special game) is executed is increased.

The first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) has a first hold icon display area 70C (1st hold icon display area 70C) for displaying a number of first hold icons (first hold display) corresponding to the first special figure hold number (U1). 1st hold area), 2nd hold icon display area 70D (2nd hold area) for displaying the number of 2nd hold icons (2nd hold display) corresponding to the 2nd special figure hold number (U2) , The icon display area 70E (digestion hold area) for displaying the icon (digestion hold display) indicating that the variation effect executed by subtracting the special figure hold number is being executed is formed. ..

The first holding icon display area 70C (first holding area) is the first display unit 70C1 (first area) and the second display unit 70C2 (second area) from the side closer to the icon display area 70E (digestion holding area). , 3rd display unit 70C3 (3rd area), 4th display unit 70C4 (4th area), etc., and the 1st display unit 70C1 to the 4th display unit 70C4 have the number of 1st special figure pending. The number of first hold icons (first hold display) corresponding to (U1) is displayed.

Specifically, the first display unit 70C1 first displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold storage in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and the second display unit 70C2 displays the second. The first hold icon indicating the first hold memory is displayed on the third display unit 70C3, and the first special symbol variation display is executed third on the third display unit 70C3. The first hold icon indicating the hold memory is displayed, and the fourth display unit 70C4 displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold memory in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed fourth.

The second hold icon display area 70D (second hold area) includes the first display unit 70D1 (first area), the second display unit 70D2 (second area), and the third display unit 70D3 (third area) from the left side. It is divided in the form of a fourth display unit 70D4 (fourth area), and the first display unit 70D1 to the fourth display unit 70D4 have a number of second hold icons corresponding to the second special figure hold number (U2). Is displayed.

Specifically, the first display unit 70D1 first displays the second hold icon indicating the second hold storage in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and the second display unit 70D2 displays the second. The second hold icon indicating the second hold memory is displayed on the third display unit 70D3, and the second special symbol variation display is executed third on the third display unit 70D3. The second hold icon indicating the hold memory is displayed, and the fourth display unit 70D4 displays the second hold icon indicating the second hold memory in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed fourth.

The icon display area 70E (digestion hold area) is formed directly above the pedestal image for clearly distinguishing it from the first hold icon display area 70C and the second hold icon display area 70D, and is formed on the pedestal image. The icon (digestion hold display) is displayed so that you can ride or float.

Specifically, the first hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C are moved one by one toward the icon display area 70E with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol (effect symbol 70a). By moving (shifting) and moving (shifting) the first hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 to the icon display area 70E, the icon becomes the icon, and the variable display of the first special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is displayed. The icon disappears (erases) at the end of.

In addition, the second hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 70D moves (shifts) one by one toward the icon display area 70E with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol (effect symbol 70a). ), The second hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70D1 is moved (shifted) to the icon display area 70E to become the icon, and at the end of the variable display of the second special symbol (effect symbol 70a). The icon disappears (erases). The icon may be extinguished in the middle of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a).

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first image display device 70 is used to display the variation of the effect symbol 70a, but the second image display device 71 may be used to display the variation of the effect symbol. Both the image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 may perform variable display of the effect symbol 70a.

The movable effect device 73 has a first movable member 73a and a second movable member 73b that can be operated, and the first movable member 73a and the first movable member 73a during execution of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the first image display device 70. By causing the second movable member 73b to perform a predetermined operation, it is possible to execute the operation effect. Further, the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b are provided with a panel lighting device 74 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and can emit light in a predetermined mode during the execution of the operation effect. ..

Specifically, the first movable member 73a is located at a standby position (first position) located closer to the end (upper side) of the first image display device 70 and closer to the center (lower side) of the first image display device 70. It is designed to move (rise, fall) to and from the position of the effect position (second position). The second movable member 73b moves between a standby position (first position) that covers a part of the front of the first movable member 73a and an effect position that recedes from the front of the first movable member 73a. ..

The fluctuation notification LED 59 is composed of a full-color LED, and is provided with a first fluctuation notification LED 59a corresponding to the first special symbol and a second fluctuation notification LED 59b corresponding to the second special symbol. The first variation notification LED 59a starts a color change (variation display of the first special symbol) in response to the start of the variation display of the first special symbol, and colors in response to the stop of the variation display of the first special symbol. By stopping the change (variation display of the first special symbol), it is notified whether or not the first special symbol is variable display. The second variation notification LED 59b starts a color change (variation display of the second special symbol) in response to the start of the variation display of the second special symbol, and colors in response to the stop of the variation display of the second special symbol. By stopping the change (variation display of the second special symbol), it is notified whether or not the second special symbol is variable display.

In addition, the result of the variation display (special game determination) of the first special symbol is notified by the combination of the stopped display effect symbol 70a and the first special symbol, and the combination of the stop display effect symbol 70a and the second special symbol is performed. The result of the variation display (special game range) of the second special symbol may be notified by. In addition, the result of the variation display (special game determination) of the first special symbol is notified only by the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed, and the variation display (special game determination) of the second special symbol is notified only by the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed. ) May be notified.

Further, instead of displaying the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol by the first fluctuation notification LED 59a or the second fluctuation notification LED 59b, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed on the first image display device 70 or the first image display device 70 or the second special symbol. 2 The image display device 71 may be used for variable display.

On the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5, a payout device 100 for paying out game balls based on the establishment of predetermined payout conditions (prize balls, ball lending), games supplied from island facilities, etc. In response to a game ball storage unit 101 that stores balls and supplies them to the payout device 100, a main control device that incorporates a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress of the game, and a payout control command from the main control board 110. A payout control device having a built-in payout control board 120 that controls the payout device 100, an effect control device having a built-in effect control board 130 that controls the effect in response to an effect control command from the main control board 110, and various controls. A power supply device having a built-in power supply board 160 that supplies power supply voltage to the device, and a game information output terminal board 90 for outputting game information (game signal) to the outside of the game machine (information collecting device such as a hall computer). Etc. are provided.

Further, an opening / closing door type cover member 23 is provided so that the left and right other sides open and close in the left and right directions around a rotation axis set on one side on the left and right so as to cover the upper part of the main control device and the entire effect control device from the rear. The effect control device 130A includes a volume of the effect sound output from the sound output device 9 so as to be covered by the cover member 23, an image display device, and various lighting devices (frame lighting device 10, panel lighting device 74). A changeover switch 22 for switching the adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the brightness of the above is provided.

(Control configuration of gaming machine 1)
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The control configuration of the present embodiment includes a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game, and a payout control that controls the payout of the game ball based on the reception of the payout control command from the main control board 110. The board 120, the effect control board 130 that controls the effect related to the game based on the reception of the effect control command from the main control board 110, and the power supply board that supplies power to the main control board 110, the payout control board 120, and the effect control board 130. It has 160.

The communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 is configured so that commands can be transmitted and received in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 is controlled by the effect control board 110. It is configured so that commands can be transmitted to the board 130 in only one direction.

The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a for performing arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b in which a game control program and the like are stored, a main RAM 110c serving as a work area for arithmetic processing, and a main control unit 110m having input / output ports and the like. ..

General winning port detection switch 43a, gate detection switch 44a, first start port detection switch 45a, second start port detection switch 47a, second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b, first large Winning opening detection switch 50a, 1st winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b, 2nd winning opening detection switch 53a, 2nd winning opening opening / closing solenoid 54b, magnetic detection sensor 58a, radio wave detection sensor 58b, RAM clear switch 58c, 1st Special symbol display 60, 2nd special symbol display 61, normal symbol display 62, 1st special symbol hold indicator 63, 2nd special symbol hold indicator 64, normal symbol hold indicator 65, round number indicator 66 , Right-handed display 67, game information output terminal board 90, payout control board 120, and effect control board 130 are connected.

The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game control program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c as a work area. As a result, control processing according to detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, detection sensors, etc.), control processing for controlling various output devices (solenoids, indicators, etc.), and transmission / reception of various control commands are performed. Control processing, control processing for transmitting game information to the outside of the game machine (hall computer, etc.) via the game information output terminal plate 90, and the like are performed.

The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that drives the payout device 100 to control the payout of the game ball, and a launch control unit 122 that drives the launch device 26 to control the launch of the game ball.

The payout control unit 121 includes a payout CPU 121a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 121b in which a payout program and the like are stored, a payout RAM 121c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

The input / output port of the payout control unit 121 has an open detection switch 31a, a full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 100a for detecting a game ball to be paid out from the payout device 100, and a payout device 100 to pay out the game ball. A ball presence detection switch 101a for detecting that game balls are stored is connected to the payout motor 100b and the game ball storage unit 101.

The payout CPU 121a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 121c as a work area. As a result, control processing for paying out the game ball from the payout device 100 in response to the payout control command from the main control board 110, control processing for transmitting a command based on the result of the arithmetic processing to the main control board 110, and the like are performed. Do.

The launch control unit 122 includes a control circuit (not shown), an input / output port, and the like.
A ball feed solenoid 11b, a touch sensor 15a, a firing volume 15b, a firing solenoid 28b, and the like are connected to the input / output port of the firing control unit 122.

When the launch control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 15 by the touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the launch control unit 122 allows the ball feed solenoid 11b and the launch solenoid 28b to be energized and launches. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the launch handle 15 has changed due to the detection signal from the volume 15b, the ball feed solenoid 11b is driven and the launch solenoid has a launch strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 15. 28b is driven to launch a game ball (99.9 pieces / minute).

The effect control board 130 displays an image based on the effect control unit 130 m that comprehensively controls the progress of the effect based on the reception of the effect control command from the main control board 110, and the effect control command 130 m from the effect control unit 130 m. A display control unit 140 that controls audio output, and a lamp control unit 150 that controls various light emitting members (LEDs, etc.) and various drive sources (motors, etc.) based on the reception of effect control commands from the effect control unit 130 m. It has.

The effect control unit 130 m includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input / output port.

An effect button detection switch 17a and a cross key detection switch 19a are connected to the input / output port of the effect control unit 130 m.

The sub CPU 130a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the effect control program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the sub RAM 130c as a work area. As a result, the control process for determining the effect mode of the variable effect, the control process for transmitting the effect control command based on the determination result to the display control unit 140, and the detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, etc.) Control processing, control processing for controlling various output devices (lighting devices, motors, etc.), etc. are performed.

The display control unit 140 receives a command from the effect control unit 130m and controls the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 to display a predetermined image, or controls the sound output device 9 to display a predetermined sound. And control to output sound.

The display control unit 140 is a control unit 141 that comprehensively controls image display and audio output based on the reception of the effect control command from the effect control unit 130 m, and a display control command (display list) from the control control unit 141. An image control unit 145 that controls the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 based on reception, and a voice control unit 148 that controls the voice output device 9 based on reception of a voice control command from the overall control unit 141. It has.

The integrated control unit 141 is connected to the integrated CPU 141a that performs arithmetic processing, the integrated ROM 141b that stores the integrated control program, the integrated RAM 141c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and the image control unit 145 and the voice control unit 148. It has an output port.

The integrated CPU 141a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the integrated control program stored in the integrated ROM 141b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the production while utilizing the integrated RAM 141c as a work area. As a result, a control process and an audio output device for generating a display control command (display list) for instructing an effect image to be displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 and transmitting it to the display control unit 140. Control processing for generating a voice control command instructing the effect sound to be output from 9 and transmitting it to the voice control unit 148 is performed.

The lamp control unit 150 includes a lamp CPU 150a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 150b that stores a lamp control program, a lamp RAM 150c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, a frame lighting device 10, a button drive motor 17b, and a button vibration motor. It is provided with 17c, a button light emitting LED 17d, and an input / output port.

A frame lighting device 10, a button drive motor 17b, a button vibration motor 17c, a button light emitting LED 17d, a movable effect device 73, and a panel lighting device 74 are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp control unit 150.

The lamp CPU 150a receives an operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out a lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the lamp RAM 150c as a work area. As a result, control processing of the frame lighting device 10, the button drive motor 17b, the button vibration motor 17c, the button light emitting LED 17d, the movable effect device 73, and the panel lighting device 74 is performed.

The power supply board 160 generates a main power supply (operating power supply) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine from a power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and uses the main power supply as the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, etc.). It is supplied to the effect control board 130 and various electronic components (corresponding to the power supply means). The power supply board 160 includes a power failure detection circuit 162 that detects whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power failure (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 163 for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 when the power is cut off (power failure) is provided.

Further, the power supply board 160 is for switching between an ON state in which the main power is supplied to the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, effect control board 130, and various electronic components) and an OFF state in which the main power is stopped. The power switch is provided so that it can be operated by a clerk of the game store, and when the power switch is turned on, the main power supply is started and the operation of the game machine 1 is started. The supply of backup power to the main control board 110 is maintained even when the power switch is in the OFF state.

The power failure detection circuit 162 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and outputs a power supply detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value. More specifically, the main CPU 110a whose power failure detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal is at a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stopped state.

The backup power supply circuit 163 is provided with a capacitor that stores electricity when the gaming machine is energized, and when a power failure (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is applied to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110. Supply. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 121c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure), and the control state of the game is changed to the state before the power cut (power failure) after the recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. Note that the backup power supply may be supplied to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130.

(Explanation of game status)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the state relating to the special game determination (big hit determination) has a "low probability gaming state" and a "high probability gaming state", and the state relating to the movable member 48 of the second starting port 47 is a "non-time saving game". It has a "state" and a "time saving game state". Therefore, in this embodiment,
(1) The "low-probability non-time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state,
(2) "Low-probability time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and time-saving game state,
(3) A "high-probability time-saving game state", which is a high-probability game state and a time-saving game state, is provided.

The initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a "low probability non-time saving gaming state", and this gaming state will be referred to as a "normal gaming state" in the present embodiment. In addition, the gaming state during the jackpot game is also set to the "low probability non-time saving gaming state".

Here, the "low probability gaming state" is the winning probability of a jackpot in a special game determination (big hit determination) performed on the condition that a game ball enters the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47. Refers to a gaming state in which is set as low as about 1/300.

On the other hand, the "high-probability gaming state" means a gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is set as high as about 1/60, which is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability gaming state. The transition from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is performed after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, in the "non-time saving game state", the winning probability of winning is set as low as 1/16 in the auxiliary game judgment (hit judgment) performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal map gate 44, which is normal. It refers to a gaming state in which the average time of the variation display of the symbol is set to about 30 seconds, and the opening time of the second starting port 47 when a hit is won is set to 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, in the "time saving game state", the winning probability is set as high as 15/16, the average time of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is set to about 3 seconds, and the winning is won. 2. By setting the opening time of the starting port 47 to 5 seconds, it refers to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player in which the consumption of the gaming ball is suppressed as compared with the non-time saving gaming state. The transition from the non-time-saving game state to the time-saving game state is performed after the jackpot game is completed.

In this embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the winning lottery are more advantageous in the "time-saving game state" than in the "non-time-saving game state". Although it is set, only one of the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the winning lottery may be set to be advantageous.

Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 11.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol referred to in the special game determination (big hit determination) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 45. 5 (b) is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol referred to in the special game determination (big hit determination) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 47.

As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability game state when the jackpot determination is performed, the random value for jackpot determination, and the determination result of the jackpot determination. ing.

The main CPU 110a referred to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5A or the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 5B, and acquired the current stochastic gaming state. Based on the jackpot determination random value, it is determined whether the jackpot is "big hit" or "missing".

For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5 (b), in the low-probability gaming state, the two jackpot determination random values "7" and "8" are "big hits". In the high-probability gaming state, 10 jackpot determination random values of "7" to "16" are determined to be "big hits". Therefore, the random value for jackpot determination other than the jackpot determination is determined to be "missing".

In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the high-probability gaming state is about five times the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the low-probability gaming state, but it is determined to be a jackpot. The probability of being performed is not limited to 5 times, and any value such as 3 times or 8 times may be set as long as the value is 10 times or less.

(Special symbol judgment table)
FIG. 6A is a special symbol determination table for jackpots that is referred to when determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when it is determined to be a jackpot, and FIG. 6B is a special symbol determination table when it is determined to be lost. Stopping the symbol This is a special symbol determination table for loss that is referred to when determining the symbol.

As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in the special symbol determination table, the type of the special symbol for determining the stop symbol, the random value for the special symbol determination, the determination result of the special symbol determination, and the determination result of the special symbol determination are displayed. The stop special symbol data indicating the determination result and the special symbol designation command indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination are associated with each other.

The special symbols "01" and "04" are jackpot special symbols for executing the first jackpot game in which 16 round games are executed, and the special symbols "02" and "05" are 16 rounds. It is a jackpot special symbol that executes the second jackpot game in which the game is executed, and "03" is a jackpot special symbol that executes the third jackpot game in which the two round games are executed. Further, the special symbols "00" and "10" are lost special symbols in which the jackpot game is not executed.

In the embodiment of the present invention, one lost special symbol is associated with each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but at least one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has a plurality of lost special symbols. A special symbol may be associated with the symbol.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in any of FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (b), and sets the special symbol based on the type of the special symbol for determining the stop symbol and the random value for determining the special symbol. The type, stop special symbol data, and special symbol designation command are determined, and the special symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 7 is a special symbol variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the special symbol in the non-time-saving gaming state, and FIG. 8 is the determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol in the non-time-saving gaming state. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a time-saving game state that is sometimes referred to.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in each special symbol variation pattern determination table, the type of the special symbol for which the variation is displayed, the determination result of the jackpot determination, the determination result of the special symbol (stop special symbol data), and Reach judgment random number value, first special figure hold number (U1) or second special figure hold number (U2), special figure fluctuation pattern judgment random value, special figure fluctuation pattern as judgment result, special symbol The fluctuation time of is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern specification command indicating the special figure fluctuation pattern.

Therefore, it can be said that the "special symbol fluctuation pattern" can specify at least the type of the special symbol, the determination result of the jackpot determination, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Also, if the judgment result of the jackpot judgment is lost, the reach judgment random value is referred to, but in the case of a big hit, reach occurs except in special cases, so the reach judgment random value is not referred to. Has been done.

In the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment is lost, the number of special figure reservations (the number of first special figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations) increases. , The fluctuation pattern is determined so that the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 7 or 8, and determines the judgment result of the jackpot judgment, the judgment result of the special symbol (stop special figure data), the random value for reach judgment, and the first special figure hold. Based on the number (U1) or the second special figure hold number (U2), and the random value for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, the special figure fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time of the special symbol, and the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command are determined, and the special figure is determined. The variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

Further, as will be described later, the effect control board 130 determines the content (effect mode) of the variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of each special figure pattern determination table shown in (1), the effect contents that can be executed by the variable effect are described as a reference.

As the effect contents shown in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 or 8, "normal variation", "shortening variation", "long variation", and "ultra-shortening variation" are three effect symbols 70a at high speed. It means that it fluctuates and stops without reaching, the normal fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the long fluctuation, and the shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation. The ultra-shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the shortened fluctuation.

Further, "reach" means that the player is expected to perform a jackpot game in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and the other effect symbols 70a fluctuate. It means a variation mode to be caused. For example, when a combination of three effect symbols 70a of "777" is set as a combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying a jackpot (big hit result mode), the same effect symbol 70a is "7" in the left side region and the right side region. Refers to a mode in which the remaining effect symbols 70a are fluctuating in the central region after being temporarily stopped at.

The "temporary stop" means that the effect symbol 70a sways slightly or the effect symbol 70a is slightly deformed to make the player appear as if the effect symbol 70a is stopped (completely stopped). (Not).

Further, "normal reach" means a reach in which the same effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped in the left side area and the right side area, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a fluctuates in the center area, and the reach with the lowest expectation of a big hit. It has become. In this embodiment, the "normal reach" does not make a big hit, but the "normal reach" may make a big hit.

In addition, "SP reach" is performed after the normal reach, and is a super reach with a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach. For example, the three effect symbols 70a are reduced and moved to the corners of the image display device, and a special effect is made to expect the player to perform the jackpot game using almost the entire display area of the image display device. It is supposed to do.

In addition, "SPSP reach" is a special reach that is performed after the super reach and has a higher expectation of a big hit than the super reach. For example, the three effect symbols 70a are reduced and moved to the corners of the image display device, and almost the entire display area of the image display device is used to perform a special effect rather than "SP reach".

In addition, "full rotation reach" is a reach that is a big hit. For example, all three effect symbols 70a are the same and fluctuate at a low speed in a state of being aligned, and almost the entire display area of the image display device is used to perform a special effect than "SPSP reach".

The first feature of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is that the special figure variation pattern is determined in the time-saving game state rather than the special figure variation pattern is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state. The point is that it is easier to determine a relatively short fluctuation time (the average fluctuation time is shorter). Therefore, it is possible to change the fluctuation time of the special symbol between the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Preliminary judgment table)
FIG. 9A is a first reference in the pre-judgment in which the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45 is determined before the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. It is a pre-judgment table for the special symbol, and FIG. 9B shows the special symbol determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47 before the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. It is a figure which shows the pre-determination table for the 2nd special symbol which is referred in the pre-determination of determination.

As shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b), the game state, the random value for jackpot determination, the random value for special symbol determination, the random value for reach determination, and the special figure are displayed in the pre-judgment table. A random value for determining a variation pattern, a special figure schedule variation pattern as a determination result, and a start opening winning designation command indicating a special figure schedule variation pattern are associated with each other.

In the preliminary judgment of the special symbol judgment information, it is possible to judge whether it is a "big hit" or "miss" by the random value for big hit judgment, and it is possible to judge the type of the special symbol by the random value for special symbol judgment, and the reach judgment. Since the type of special figure scheduled fluctuation pattern to be executed can be determined in advance by the random value for judgment and the random value for special figure fluctuation pattern, whether or not it is a big hit from the start opening prize designation command, the type of special symbol, and the special figure It is possible to identify the scheduled fluctuation pattern.

The main CPU 110a refers to the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 9A or FIG. 9B, and refers to a random value for jackpot determination, a random value for special symbol determination, a random value for reach determination, and a random value for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern. Based on the numerical values, the special figure schedule fluctuation pattern and the start opening prize designation command are determined, and the start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Large winning opening opening mode judgment table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening mode determination table for changing the state of the first big winning opening 50 or the second big winning opening 53 in the big hit game.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the large winning opening opening mode determination table, the stop special figure data of the special symbol, the type of the large winning opening to be opened, the maximum number of round games in the big hit game, and the large winning opening in one round game are displayed. For the maximum number of winnings, the opening time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening in each round game, and one opening of each round game. The opening time of the big winning opening, the closing interval time for closing the big winning opening after the end of the round game, and the ending time from the end of the final round game to the end of the big hit game are associated with each other.

When the stop special figure data is "01", the main CPU 110a executes the first big hit game, and when the stop special figure data is "02", the main CPU 110a is more advantageous to the player than the first big hit game. When the two jackpot games are executed and the stop special figure data is "03", the third jackpot game, which is more disadvantageous to the player than the second jackpot game, is executed.

(Game status setting table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a game state setting table for setting a game state after the jackpot game is completed. In the game state setting table, the stop special figure data of the special symbol, the winning state data indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, the time-saving game flag indicating the time-saving game state, and the time-saving game state can be executed. The time reduction number (J) indicating the number of fluctuation displays, the high probability game flag indicating the high probability gaming state, and the high probability number (X) indicating the number of fluctuation displays that can be executed in the high probability gaming state. It is associated.

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

The main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 11, and based on the stop special figure data and the winning state data, the time saving game flag, the time saving number of times (J), the high probability game flag, and the high The number of probabilities (X) is determined.

When the high probability game state is set, the high probability number (X) may be set to 50,000 times, but in the high probability game state, the jackpot winning probability is 1/60. Since the next jackpot winning is substantially confirmed, the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game are jackpot games in which the next jackpot game is confirmed.

The first feature of the game state setting table shown in FIG. 11 is that even if the same stop special figure data is used, the time saving game flag is set and the time saving number of times is set based on the winning state data (the game state at the time of winning the big hit). There is a point that (J) may be different.

Specifically, in the case of the stop special figure data 01 (special symbol 01), "00H" indicating a low probability non-time saving game state is stored as the winning state data for the time saving game flag and the time saving number of times (J). If so, the time saving game flag is not set at the end of the jackpot game, and the time saving number (J) is set to 0 times. On the other hand, if "01H" indicating a low probability time saving game state and "02H" indicating a high probability time saving game state are stored as winning state data, the time saving game flag is set at the end of the jackpot game. , Set the time reduction number (J) to 100 times. As a result, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 12A is a special diagram in which special figure determination information acquired when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45 and / or the second starting port 47 is stored. It is a figure which shows the determination information storage area, FIG. 12 (b) is a figure which shows the structure of each storage part of the special figure determination information storage area, and FIG. It is a normal map determination information storage area in which the normal map determination information acquired when passing through is stored, and FIG. 12 (d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the normal map determination information storage area.

As shown in FIG. 12A, the special figure determination information storage area stores the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45. The area, the second special figure judgment information reserved storage area in which the special figure judgment information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47 is stored, and the special figure judgment information in which the variation display is being executed are stored. It is divided into a special figure determination information storage area, and the first special figure determination information reservation storage area and the second special figure determination information reservation storage area are each divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit.

The first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area are the first display unit 70C1 and the second display of the first reservation icon display area 70C. It corresponds to the unit 70C2, the third display unit 70C3, and the fourth display unit 70C4, respectively. Further, the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area are the first display unit 70D1 and the second display unit 70D2 of the second reservation icon display area 70D. Corresponds to the third display unit 70D3 and the fourth display unit 70D4, respectively.

Then, the number of special figure determination information (holding information) stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information storage area becomes the first special figure reservation number (U1), and these special figure determinations are made. The number of first hold icons corresponding to the information will be displayed on the first display units 70C1 to the fourth display units 70C4 of the first hold icon display area 70C. Further, the number of special figure determination information (holding information) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information becomes the second special figure reservation number (U2), and corresponds to these determination information. The number of hold icons will be displayed on the first display units 70D1 to the fourth display units 70D4 of the second hold icon display area 70D.

Further, the 0th storage unit, which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, corresponds to the icon display area 70E. Then, the icon corresponding to the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage unit is displayed in the icon display area 70E.

As shown in FIG. 12B, each storage unit has a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random value, and a special symbol determination random number storage for storing a special symbol determination random value. The area is divided into a reach determination random number storage area for storing the reach determination random value, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number storage area for storing the special figure variation pattern determination random value.

Then, when the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is not stored most in the first special figure determination information reserved storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having a small number. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 47 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the number of the second special figure determination information reserved storage area is the smallest in which the special figure determination information is not stored. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit.

When the start condition of the variation display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the 0th storage unit, which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, is stored in the first storage unit of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area. The determination information is shifted and will be referred to for executing the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, when the start condition of the variation display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information reservation storage area is shifted, and the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Will be referenced to execute.

As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the normal map determination information storage area varies from the normal map determination information storage area in which the normal map determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal map gate 44 is stored. It is divided into a normal map determination information storage area in which display is being executed, and the normal map determination information reservation storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, respectively. The number of normal map determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal map determination information reservation storage area is the number of normal map reservations.

As shown in FIG. 12D, each storage unit has a hit determination random number storage area for storing a hit determination random value and a normal symbol determination random number storage for storing a normal symbol determination random value. It is divided into an area and a random number storage area for determining a normal map fluctuation pattern for storing a random value for determining a normal map variation pattern.

Then, when the game ball passes through the Fuzu gate 44 and the Fuzu determination information is acquired, it is acquired in the storage unit having the smallest number in which the Fuzu determination information is not stored in the Fuzu determination information reservation storage area. The normal map judgment information is stored.

In the 0th storage unit, which is the normal figure judgment information execution storage area, when the start condition of the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, the normal figure judgment information stored in the first storage unit of the normal figure judgment information hold storage area shifts. And will usually be referenced to perform variable display of symbols.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the main processing on the main control board 110.

When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process in step S10. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads the boot program from the main ROM 110b in response to the power being turned on, and also performs a process of initializing the flags and the like stored in the main RAM 110c.

In step S20, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination random value and the reach determination random value, and in step S30, the jackpot determination initial random value, the special symbol determination initial random value, the hit determination initial random value, The initial random value for normal symbol determination is updated.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S40 whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power failure detection signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit of the power supply board 160, and if a power failure has not occurred, the process proceeds to step S20 and a power failure occurs. If so, the process proceeds to step S41.

In step S41, the main CPU 110a sets interrupt prohibition that prohibits interrupt interrupting, performs processing for clearing the output port in step S42, calculates a checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S43, and stores a predetermined value. The process of storing in the area is performed, in step S44, the process of turning on the backup flag to be referred to when recovering from the power failure is performed, and in step S45, the process of prohibiting RAM access is performed, and the power supply voltage supply is completely cut off. Wait until it hangs down.

(Timer interrupt processing on the main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process on the main control board 110. This timer interrupt process is executed by inputting clock pulses at predetermined cycles (4 milliseconds) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110.

First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register in the stack area, and in step S110, updates the special game timer counter such as the stop time of the special symbol and the release time of the special electric accessory. Time control processing for updating various timer counters, such as processing, updating the normal symbol time counter, and updating the opening / closing time of the movable member 48, is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from counters such as a special symbol stop time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, a start port open timer counter, and a start port close timer counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a has a big hit determination random value, a special symbol determination random value, a special symbol variation pattern determination random value, a hit determination random value, a normal symbol determination random value, and a normal symbol variation pattern determination random value. Performs specific random number value update processing to update numerical values. Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are added by +1 and updated. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter returns to the initial value of the round, it corresponds. The initial random number value to be set is set as a new lap initial value, and the random number value is newly updated.

In step S130, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for jackpot determination, the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for hit determination, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination in step S130, as in step S30. Perform processing.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a first winning opening detection switch 50a, a second winning opening detection switch 53a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, a second starting opening detection switch 47a, and a gate. It is determined whether or not there is an input to various switches such as the detection switch 44a, and if there is an input, an input control process for setting predetermined data is performed. The details of the input control process will be described later.

In step S300, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbol determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47, and displays the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The special figure special electric control process for opening and closing the big winning opening (first big winning opening 50, second big winning opening 53), setting the game state, and the like is performed. The details of the special figure special electric control process will be described later.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a determines the acquired normal map determination information based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 44, displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, opens and closes the second starting port 47 (auxiliary game), and the like. Performs the Fudoden control process for the purpose.

In step S500, the main CPU 110a refers to various prize ball counters stored in the main RAM 110c, and performs a payout control process for transmitting a payout number designation command corresponding to various winning openings to the payout control board 120. As a result, the payout control board 120 executes a process for paying out the prize balls from the payout device 100.

In step S600, the main CPU 110a determines the occurrence of a magnetic error or a radio wave error based on the input signals from the magnetic detection sensor 58a and the radio wave detection sensor 58b, and issues a magnetic error designation command or a radio wave error designation command to the effect control board 130. Performs error determination processing for transmission to. As a result, the effect control board 130 executes the process for performing the error notification.

In step S700, the main CPU 110a has external output data (game information) output from the game information output terminal plate 90, start port opening / closing data output to the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b, first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b, first. 2 Large winning opening opening / closing data output to the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 54b, special symbol display data output to the first special symbol display 60, second special symbol display 61, and normal symbol display output to the normal symbol display 62 Data creation to create data such as data, special symbol hold display data to be output to the first special symbol hold indicator 63, second special symbol hold indicator 64, and normal symbol hold display data to be output to the normal symbol hold indicator 65. Perform processing.

In step S800, the main CPU 110a performs port output processing for outputting signals such as external output data, start opening opening / closing data, and winning opening opening / closing data created in step S700, special symbol display data, ordinary symbol display data, and special. Display output processing for outputting signals such as symbol hold display data and normal symbol hold display data, payout command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the payout transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120, and Output control processing is performed to execute the effect command transmission process of transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130.

In step S900, the main CPU 110a returns the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a, and ends the timer interrupt process this time.

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

First, the main CPU 110a performs the general winning opening detection switch input process in step S210. Specifically, for determining whether or not the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 43, and paying out the winning ball from the payout device 100. Perform processing.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, the detection signal is input from the first prize opening detection switch 50a or the second prize opening detection switch 53a, that is, the game ball wins the first prize opening 50 or the second prize opening 53. It is determined whether or not the prize ball has been paid out, and a process for paying out the prize ball from the payout device 100 is performed.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs the first start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 45, and the prize ball is paid out from the payout device 100. In addition to performing the processing for issuing, the processing for acquiring and storing the special figure determination information is performed. The details of the first start port detection switch input process will be described later.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs the second start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 47, and the prize ball is paid out from the payout device 100. In addition to performing the processing for issuing, the processing for acquiring and storing the special figure determination information is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs the gate detection switch input process in step S250. Specifically, for determining whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal map gate 44, and acquiring and storing the normal map determination information. Perform processing.

(First start port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input, the process shifts to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is not input, the current first step is performed. 1 Start port detection switch input processing is completed.

In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating data indicating three prize balls to the three prize ball counter used for the three prize balls, and in step S230-3, the special figure determination is performed. Information (random value for jackpot judgment, random value for special symbol judgment, random value for reach judgment, random value for judgment of special figure fluctuation pattern) is acquired.

In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of reserved first special figures (U1) is less than 4. If the number of 1st special figure reservations (U1) is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-5, and if the number of 1st special figure reservations (U1) is not less than 4, the first start port of this time. The detection switch input process ends.

In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding "1" to the first special figure hold number (U1) and updating (U1 ← U1 + 1), and in step S230-6, the first special figure hold number. The first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to (U1) is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the first special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the number of first hold icons corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1) is displayed on the image display device.

In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a searches for vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area, and the vacant storage units are acquired in step S230-3. The figure judgment information is stored.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current non-time saving game state is in progress. If it is in the non-time-saving game state, the process is transferred to step S230-9, and if it is not in the non-time-saving game state, the first start port detection switch input process this time is ended.

The main CPU 110a performs the first pre-determination process in step S230-9. In this first pre-judgment process, the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, the special figure judgment information acquired this time is pre-judged before the variation display of the first special symbol is performed, and the result of the pre-judgment (special). The first start port winning designation command for notifying the effect control board 130 of the planned variation pattern) is generated.

In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets the first start port winning designation command generated in step S230-9 in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

As a result, the first start opening prize information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the first start port prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start port prize designation command is first started. Pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect, icon change effect) that expects the jackpot game to be executed over one or more variable displays before the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the mouth prize designation command is started. ) Can be executed.

As for the second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process is performed. Therefore, the first start port detection switch 45a, the two prize ball counters, and the number of the first special figure reserved. (U1), 1st special figure judgment information hold storage area, non-time saving game state, 1st pre-judgment processing, 1st start opening winning designation command part, 2nd starting opening detection switch 47a, 2 prize ball counters, It may be read as the second special figure hold number (U2), the second special figure determination information hold storage area, the time saving game state, the second pre-judgment process, and the second start opening winning designation command.

In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved second special figures (U2) is "4", but it may be larger or smaller than this. Further, the upper limit of the number of reserved second special figures may be smaller than the upper limit of the number of reserved special figures of the first. Further, the second reserved storage itself may be eliminated by storing the special figure determination information only in the 0th storage unit of the second special figure determination information storage area.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The special figure special electric control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the special figure special electric processing data in step S301, refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric processing data loaded in step S302, and is special if the special figure special electric processing data = 0. The process is transferred to the symbol memory determination process (step S310), the process is transferred to the special symbol variation process (step S320) if the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, and the special symbol stop process is performed if the special symbol special electric processing data = 2. The process is transferred to (step S330), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process is transferred to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the jackpot game end process (step S350) is performed. When the processing is transferred and each processing is executed, the special figure special electric control processing this time is completed. The details of each process will be described later.

Since this "special figure special electric processing data" is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electric control processing as described later, the subroutines necessary for the game are appropriately processed. ..

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage determination process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the process is moved to step S310-2.

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

In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the second special figure hold number (U2) and updates it, and in step S310-6, it corresponds to the second special figure hold number (U2) after the subtraction. A special symbol storage designation command is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the hold icon displayed on the image display device and the process for updating the display of the icon are performed.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S310-8, in the second special figure determination information storage area. The stored data is shifted, and the special figure determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, the special figure determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area. Further, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is shifted to the 0th storage unit which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, and is stored in the 0th storage unit. The special figure judgment information used in the previous game that has been played is deleted.

On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of reserved first special figures (U1) is 1 or more. If the number of 1st special figure reservations (U1) is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S310-5, and if the number of 1st special figure reservations (U1) is not 1 or more, the process is performed in step S319-1. To move.

The main CPU 110a updates by subtracting "1" from the first special figure reservation number (U1) in step S310-5, and in step S310-6, the special figure corresponding to the subtracted first special figure reservation number (U1). The symbol storage designation command is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the hold icon displayed on the image display device and the process for updating the display of the icon are performed.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S310-8, stores it in the first special symbol hold storage area. The shift processing of the generated data is performed, and the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, the special symbol determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the 0th storage unit, which is the special symbol determination information execution storage area, and is stored in the 0th storage unit. The special figure judgment information used in the previous game is deleted.

In addition, with the shift processing of the special figure determination information in step S310-8, the special symbol hold display data indicating the subtracted first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2) is displayed in the main RAM 110c. Set in the specified area of. As a result, the display contents of the first special symbol hold indicator 63 and the second special symbol hold indicator 64 are updated.

Further, in the present embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-8, the second special figure determination information reserved storage area is prioritized over the first special figure determination information reserved storage area and shifted (the second special figure reserved number is set to the second). Although it was decided to subtract the number of special figure reservations in preference to the number of special figure reservations), the first special figure judgment information reservation storage area or the second special figure judgment information reservation storage area is set in the order in which the game balls enter the starting port. It may be shifted (the number of the first special figure reserved and the number of the second special figure reserved are subtracted in the order of winning), or the first special figure determination information reserved storage area is prioritized over the second special figure determination information reserved storage area. (The number of reserved first special figures may be subtracted in preference to the number of reserved second special figures).

In step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit and the stop special figure data of the special symbol based on the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage unit which is the special figure determination information execution storage area. Execute the jackpot judgment process. The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol designation command corresponding to the type of the special symbol determined in the jackpot determination process in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and a process for determining the effect symbol 70a to be stopped and displayed as a result of the variation effect is performed.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a determines the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol based on the special symbol determination information stored in the 0th storage area, which is the special symbol determination information execution storage area. I do. The details of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process will be described later.

In step S314, the main CPU 110a sets a special figure variation pattern designation command corresponding to the type of the special figure variation pattern determined in the special figure variation pattern determination process in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for determining the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect performed during the variation display of the special symbol, is performed.

In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets the variation time (counter value) of the special symbol corresponding to the type of the special figure variation pattern determined in the special figure variation pattern determination process in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S316. , Start the variable display of special symbols. As a result, the lighting data of the LED for executing the variation display of the special symbol is created in the data creation process of the step S700, and the created lighting data is output by the output control process of the step S800. The special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 will perform variable display of the special symbol.

In step S317, the main CPU 110a clears the customer waiting state flag for ending the customer waiting state, sets "1" in the special figure special electric processing data in step S318, and ends the current special symbol memory determination process. To do.

In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the customer waiting state flag indicating that the main RAM 110c is in the customer waiting state is set. If the customer waiting state flag is set, the special symbol memory determination process this time is terminated, and if the customer waiting state flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S319-2. The customer waiting state means a state in which the special symbol variation display and the special game (big hit game) are not executed, but the requirement includes that the normal symbol variation display and the auxiliary game are not executed. You may.

In step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S319-3, the main CPU 110a issues a customer waiting state designation command indicating that the customer is in the waiting state for the production of the main RAM 110c. It is set in the transmission data storage area, and the special symbol storage determination process this time is completed. As a result, the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and a process for executing the customer waiting effect for encouraging the player to play the game is performed.

(Big hit judgment process of main control board)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process on the main control board 110.

In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a selects the jackpot determination table for the special symbol shown in FIG. Specifically, if the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage area, which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, is shifted from the first special figure determination information reservation storage area, FIG. 5 (a). ) Is selected, and if the table is shifted from the second special symbol determination information reservation storage area, the jackpot for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 5 (b) is selected. Select the judgment table.

In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a collates the current probability game state and the random value for jackpot determination with the jackpot determination table to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won. If the jackpot is won, the process is transferred to step S311-3, and if the jackpot is not won, the process is transferred to step S311-4.

In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a sets the winning state data (any of 00H to 02H) according to the current gaming state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S311-4, FIG. 6 (a). ) Is selected, and the process is moved to step S311-6.

In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a selects the special symbol determination table for loss shown in FIG. 6B, and shifts the process to step S311-6.

In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a collates the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the random value for special symbol determination for which the jackpot determination (lottery) is to be performed with the special symbol determination table. Then, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the variation display executed by the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is determined.

In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a sets the stop special symbol data corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S311-6 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current jackpot determination process.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern determination process of main control board)
The special figure variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special figure variation pattern determination process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current non-time saving gaming state is present. If it is in the non-time saving game state, the process is transferred to step S313-2, and if it is not in the non-time saving game state, the process is transferred to step S313-3.

In step S313-2, the main CPU 110a selects the special figure variation pattern determination table for the non-time saving gaming state, and shifts the process to step S311-4.

In step S313-3, the main CPU 110a selects the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time-saving gaming state, and shifts the process to step S310-7-4.

In step S313-4, the main CPU 110a collates the determination result of the jackpot determination, the type of the special symbol, the random value for the reach determination, and the random value for the special figure variation pattern determination with the special figure variation pattern determination table, and the special figure variation. Determine the pattern.

The main CPU 110a sets the fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S313-5 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the special figure variation corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern in step S313-6. The pattern specification command is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the special figure variation pattern determination process this time is completed. As a result, the special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for determining the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect, is performed.

(Special symbol variation processing of the main control board)
The special symbol variation processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in step S315 has elapsed. When the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process is shifted to step S320-2 to stop the fluctuation display of the special symbol, and when the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol is continued. This special symbol change processing is completed.

In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a sets the data for stopping and displaying the special symbol corresponding to the stop special symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c, and stops and displays the special symbol. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command corresponding to the stop special figure data set in the main RAM 110c in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the process for stopping and displaying the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is performed.

In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets the stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S320-5, sets "2" to the special figure special electric processing data. Set and finish this special symbol change processing.

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

First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop time of the special symbol set in step S320-4 has elapsed. When the stop time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S330-2, and when the stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process is terminated in order to continue the stop display of the special symbol.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs the time saving game end determination process. Specifically, when the time saving game flag indicating that the time saving game state is set is set in the main RAM 110c, the time saving number (J) stored in the main RAM 110c is subtracted by 1, and the time saving number is "0". If is, the process is terminated after shifting to the non-time-saving game state by clearing the time-saving game flag.

The main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game end determination process in step S330-3. Specifically, when the high-probability game flag indicating that the main RAM 110c is in the high-probability gaming state is set, the high-probability number of times (X) stored in the main RAM 110c is subtracted by 1 to obtain the high-probability number of times. When (X) is "0", the high-probability game flag is cleared to shift to the low-probability game state, and then the process ends.

In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for updating the game state grasped by the effect control board 130 and updating the effect mode is performed.

In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot special symbol. If it is a jackpot special symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-6, and if it is not a jackpot special symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-11.

In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a prepares to set "3" in the special figure special electric processing data and shift the processing to the jackpot game processing, and in step S330-7, the time saving game flag stored in the main RAM 110c. , High probability game flag, time saving number of times (J) and high probability number of times (X) are cleared to shift to the low probability non-time saving game state.

In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs the jackpot start preparation setting process. Specifically, the type of jackpot game corresponding to the stop special figure data is determined from the jackpot opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, and the control data corresponding to the type of jackpot game is specified.

In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command according to the type of jackpot game in the transmission data storage area for production, and in step S330-10, sets the opening time according to the type of jackpot game in the main RAM 110c. Set in a predetermined area and end the special symbol stop processing this time. As a result, the opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for executing the opening effect of the jackpot game is performed.

In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets "0" in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the process to the special symbol storage determination process, and ends the special symbol stop process this time.

(Big hit game processing of the main control board)
The jackpot game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a determines in step S340-1 whether or not the opening is currently in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c is "0". If it is currently opening, the process is transferred to step S340-2, and if it is not currently opening, the process is transferred to step S340-6.

In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S330-10 has elapsed. It is determined that the opening time has passed. When the opening time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S340-3. If the opening time has not passed, the jackpot game process this time is terminated.

The main CPU 110a performs the jackpot start setting process in step S340-3. The jackpot start setting process is stored by adding "1" to the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c. Here, since the round game has not been performed even once, the number of round games (R) becomes "1".

In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs the large winning opening opening process. In this large winning opening opening process, "1" is added to the number of times (K) of opening stored in the main RAM 110c to update. Further, in order to open the first prize opening opening / closing member 51 or the second winning opening opening / closing member 54, energization data for energizing the first winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b or the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 54b is set. At the same time, the opening time of the first special winning opening 50 or the second special winning opening 53 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the current number of round games (R) and opening number (K).

In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a round designation command transmission determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not K = 1, and if K = 1, a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) is set in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for executing the round game effect according to the number of rounds is performed.

In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress. The ending referred to here is a process after all the preset round games are completed. Therefore, if it is currently ending, the process is transferred to step S340-18, and if it is not currently ending, the process is transferred to step S340-7.

In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the large winning opening is closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the energization data for energizing the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b or the second special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 54b is set. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening is closed, the process is transferred to step S340-8, and if it is determined that the large winning opening is not closed, the processing is transferred to step S340-9.

In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the large winning opening set in step S340-10, which will be described later, has elapsed. If the closing time has not passed, the jackpot game process of this time is completed in order to maintain the closure of the big winning opening, and if the closing time has passed, the big winning opening is opened in step S340-4. Move the process.

In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the "opening end condition" for ending the opening of the large winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, whether or not the number of balls entered in the large winning opening (C), which is the number of balls entered in the large winning opening, has reached the specified number (9), or once in the number of openings (K). It is determined whether or not the opening time has passed. If the "opening end condition" is satisfied, the process is moved to step S340-10, and if the "opening end condition" is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening closing process. Specifically, energization data for energizing the first prize opening opening / closing solenoid 51b or the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 54b in order to close the first prize opening opening / closing member 51 or the second winning opening opening / closing member 54. Is cleared, and the closing time of the first special winning opening 50 or the second special winning opening 53 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the current number of round games (R) and opening number (K).

In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round game has been completed. When one round game is completed, the process is moved to step S340-12, and when one round game is not completed, the current jackpot game process is ended.

The main CPU 110a performs the round data initialization process in step S340-12. Specifically, the number of times of opening (K) stored in the main RAM 110c is cleared, and the number of balls entered in the large winning opening (C) is cleared. However, the number of round games (R) is not cleared.

In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c is the maximum value. If the number of round games (R) is the maximum value, the process is transferred to step S340-15, and if the number of round games (R) is not the maximum value, the process is transferred to step S340-14.

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

In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a clears the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c, sets the ending designation command in the production transmission data storage area in step S340-16, and steps S340-. In 17, the ending time according to the type of the jackpot game is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the current jackpot game process is completed. As a result, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the process for executing the ending effect is performed.

In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in step S340-17 has elapsed. When the ending time has elapsed, in step S340-19, "4" is set in the special figure special electric processing data to prepare for moving to the jackpot game end processing, and if the ending time has not elapsed, this time. End the jackpot game process.

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

In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special figure data and the winning state data stored in the main RAM 110c.

In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 11 and performs a process of whether or not to set the high probability flag based on the stop special figure data and the winning state data. For example, if the stop special figure data is "02", a high probability flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a sets a high probability number (X) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the stop special figure data and the winning state data with reference to the game state setting table shown in FIG. To do. For example, if the stop special figure data is "02", 50,000 times are set as the high probability number (X).

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 11 and performs a process of whether or not to set the time saving game flag based on the stop special figure data and the winning state data. For example, when the stop special figure data is "01", the time saving game flag is not set if the winning state data is 00H, but the time saving game flag is set if the winning state data is 01H or 02H.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a sets the time reduction number (J) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the stop special figure data and the winning state data with reference to the game state setting table shown in FIG. .. For example, when the stop special figure data is "01", if the winning state data is 00H, 0 times is set as the time saving number (J), and if the winning state data is 01H or 02H, the time saving number (J). Set 100 times as.

In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a sets a game state designation command corresponding to the game state corresponding to the high probability flag and the time saving game flag in the transmission data storage area for production, and in step S350-7, the special figure special electric processing. 0 is set in the data, preparations are made to move to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 18, and the current jackpot game end process is completed.

(Main processing of the production control unit)
The main process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the effect control unit 130 m.

When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 130a, and the sub CPU 130a performs the following main processing.

The sub CPU 130a performs the initialization process in step S1001. Specifically, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 130b, and the sub RAM 130c in which flags, commands, etc. are stored is initialized.

The sub CPU 130a performs the effect random number update process in step S1002, and then repeats the effect random number update process in step S1002. In this process, a random number such as a random number for determining a variation effect pattern for determining a variation effect pattern executed by using an image display device or a voice output device in response to the variation effect of a special symbol is updated.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 130 m.

This timer interrupt process is executed by inputting clock pulses at predetermined cycles (for example, 4 milliseconds) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 130.

First, in step S1100, the sub CPU 130a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a to the stack area, and in step S1200, performs a timer update process for updating the timer for managing the progress of various effects.

In step S1300, the sub CPU 130a performs a command analysis process for analyzing a command stored in the receive buffer of the sub RAM 130c. The details of the command analysis process will be described later.

In step S1400, the sub CPU 130a performs a customer waiting effect control process for controlling a customer waiting effect (customer waiting demo display, etc.) performed in a customer waiting state in which a special symbol variation display or a jackpot game is not executed.

In step S1500, the sub CPU 130a checks the input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a or the cross key detection switch 19a, and the jackpot game can be executed based on the operation on the effect button 17 or the cross key 19. The operation effect control process for executing the operation effect such as the advance notice effect (suggesting) to expect the property and the result notification effect for notifying the result of the jackpot determination is performed.

In step S1600, the sub CPU 130a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and saves them in the stack area in step S1700. The information is returned to the register of the sub CPU 130a, and the timer interrupt processing this time is terminated.

(Command analysis processing of the production control unit)
The command analysis process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process of the effect control unit 130 m.

First, in step S1301, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c and determines whether or not a command has been received. When the command is received, the process is moved to step S1302, and when the command is not received, the command analysis process this time is terminated.

In step S1302, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a customer waiting state designation command. If it is a customer waiting state specification command, the process is transferred to step S1303, and if it is not a customer waiting state specification command, the process is transferred to step S1305.

In step S1303, the sub CPU 130a performs a customer waiting effect preparation process for setting a customer waiting effect waiting flag and a customer waiting effect waiting time (for example, 30 seconds) until the customer waiting effect is started in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c. , End the command analysis process this time.

When it is determined in the customer waiting effect control process of step S1400 that the customer waiting effect waiting time has elapsed, the customer waiting effect start command that clears the customer waiting effect waiting flag and indicates the effect information of the customer waiting effect is issued by the sub RAM 130c. Set in the send buffer.

As a result, the customer waiting effect start command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and the customer waiting effect is repeatedly executed by the display control unit 140 at predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). The execution and standby of the customer waiting effect means that the so-called fluctuation start command (game state designation command, special symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130. End based on.

In step S1305, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a start opening winning designation command. In the case of the start opening prize designation command, the received start opening prize designation command (special figure scheduled fluctuation pattern) is set in the look-ahead storage area described later in the sub RAM 130c, and then the process is moved to step S1306 to specify the start opening prize. If it is not a command, the process is moved to step S1310.

The "look-ahead storage area" is a first look-ahead storage unit for sequentially storing look-ahead information (special figure scheduled fluctuation pattern, etc.) based on the first start opening prize designation command, and hold information based on the second start opening prize designation command. It is divided into a second look-ahead storage unit for sequentially storing the two, and a storage unit (0th storage unit) for storing the look-ahead information corresponding to the variable display (variation effect) being executed, and the first look-ahead unit. The storage unit and the second look-ahead storage unit are divided into first to fourth storage units, respectively.

The first to fourth storage units of the first look-ahead storage unit correspond to the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area described above, respectively, and receive the first start opening winning designation command. Then, the look-ahead information is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the number of reserved first special figures. The look-ahead information stored in each storage unit is moved (shifted) to a storage unit having a younger number each time the variation display (variation effect) of the first special symbol is executed.

The first to fourth storage units of the second look-ahead storage unit correspond to the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area described above, respectively, and receive the second start opening winning designation command. Then, the look-ahead information is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the number of the second special figure reserved. The look-ahead information stored in each storage unit is moved (shifted) to a storage unit having a younger number each time the variation display (variation effect) of the second special symbol is executed.

The storage unit (0th storage unit) corresponds to the above-mentioned special figure determination information execution storage area, and is the first storage unit of the first look-ahead storage unit when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. The look-ahead information that moves (shifts) from is stored, and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the look-ahead information that moves (shifts) from the first storage unit of the second look-ahead unit is stored. To.

In step S1306, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not to execute a continuous advance notice effect that executes a predetermined effect over the variable display (variable effect) of one or a plurality of special symbols based on the start opening winning designation command (preliminary determination result). Kaya Performs continuous advance notice effect determination processing that determines the type of continuous advance notice effect to be executed.

As the continuous advance notice effect, one or a plurality of look-ahead zone effect in which the image display device and the audio output device 9 perform a zone effect in one or a plurality of change effect including the change effect of the advance notice, and one or a plurality of change effects including the change effect of the advance notice target. A continuous step-up notice effect in which a stepwise step effect is performed by the operation of the image display device and / or a movable member over the variation effect, and one or a plurality of variation effects before the change effect to be notified are specified in the image display device. Opportunity to stop and display the effect symbol in an array with the regularity of It is possible to perform continuous notice production.

In step S1307, the sub CPU 130a is an icon that is expected to execute a jackpot game by changing the hold icon displayed on the image display device or the display mode of the icon based on the start opening winning designation command (preliminary determination result). The icon change effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the change effect, the change scenario, etc. is performed, and the command analysis process this time is completed.

In step S1310, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is a special symbol memory designation command, the process is transferred to step S1311, and if it is not a special symbol memory designation command, the process is transferred to step S1315.

In step S1311, the sub CPU 130a updates the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number stored in the look-ahead storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and shifts various look-ahead information stored in the look-ahead storage area. Alternatively, the hold storage update process for displaying the number of hold icons (hold specific information) corresponding to the special figure hold number on the image display device is performed, and the current command analysis process is completed.

In step S1315, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a game state designation command. If it is a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step S1316, and if it is not a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step S1320.

In step S1316, the sub CPU 130a performs a game state update process for updating the game state stored in the sub RAM 130c, and ends the command analysis process this time.

In the present embodiment, the effect mode related to the execution of the variable effect is set for each game state. Specifically, there are an effect mode A set in a low-accuracy non-time-saving game state, an effect mode B set in a low-accuracy time-short game state, and an effect mode C set in a high-accuracy time-short game state.

In step S1320, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a special symbol designation command. If it is a special symbol designation command, the process is transferred to step S1321, and if it is not a special symbol designation command, the process is transferred to step S1325.

In step S1321, the sub CPU 130a determines an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image display device as a result of the variation effect, that is, an arrangement (combination) of the effect symbols stopped on a predetermined effective line, and the like. The decision processing is performed, and the command analysis processing this time is terminated.

In step S1325, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a special figure variation pattern designation command. If it is a special figure variation pattern designation command, the process is transferred to step S1326, and if it is not a special figure variation pattern designation command, the process is transferred to step S1330.

In step S1326, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table and performs the variation effect pattern determination process for determining the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect. The details of the variation effect pattern determination table will be described later.

In step S1327, the sub CPU 130a performs an operation effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the operation effect and the type of the operation effect based on the operation of the effect button 17 during the valid period that occurs during the variation effect. The details of the operation effect determination process will be described later.

Here, the "operation effect" is a notice effect that makes the expectation (suggestion) that the jackpot game may be executed, and a notification of the result of the jackpot determination (whether or not the jackpot game is executed). After the result notification effect (so-called fixed effect) or the (temporary) stop of the jackpot effect symbol, the jackpot effect symbol is re-variable, and the same effect symbol as the temporarily stopped jackpot effect symbol or the temporarily stopped jackpot effect symbol Is different (temporarily) stops the jackpot production symbol (which is more advantageous to the player than the temporarily stopped jackpot production symbol) (expects that the jackpot game which is advantageous to the player is executed) re-lottery production (promotion) (Direction) and so on.

In step S1328, the sub CPU 130a performs the continuous advance notice effect execution process for executing the above-mentioned continuous notice effect during the execution of the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol), and in step S1329, executes the above-mentioned icon change effect. The icon change effect execution process is performed, and the command analysis process this time is completed. The details of the icon change effect execution process will be described later.

In step S1330, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a symbol confirmation command, shifts the process to step S1331 if it is a symbol confirmation command, and steps if it is not a special symbol confirmation command. The process is transferred to S1335.

In step S1331, the sub CPU 130a performs a variation effect end process for setting a variation effect end command indicating that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to end the variation effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the command analysis process this time. To do. As a result, the variation effect end command is transmitted to the display control unit 140, and the display control unit 140 performs a process for stopping and displaying (mainly stopping) the effect symbol and ending the variation effect.

In step S1335, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is an opening designation command. If it is an opening designation command, the process is transferred to step S1336, and if it is not an opening designation command, the process is transferred to step S1340.

In step S1336, the sub CPU 130a determines an opening effect pattern to be performed during the opening of the jackpot game, and performs an opening effect pattern determination process of setting an opening effect pattern command corresponding to the determined opening effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. , End the command analysis process this time. As a result, the opening effect pattern command is transmitted to the display control unit 140, and the display control unit 140 performs a process for executing the opening effect.

In step S1340, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a round designation command. If it is a round designation command, the process is transferred to step S1341, and if it is not a round designation command, the process is transferred to step S1345.

In step S1341, the sub CPU 130a determines a round effect pattern to be performed during the round game of the jackpot game, and sets a round effect pattern command corresponding to the determined round effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. And end the command analysis process this time. As a result, the round effect pattern command is transmitted to the display control unit 140, and the display control unit 140 performs processing for executing the round effect.

In step S1345, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the ending designation command has been received. When the ending designation command is received, the process is moved to step S1346, and when the ending designation command is not received, the current command analysis process is terminated.

In step S1346, the sub CPU 130a determines an ending effect pattern to be performed during the ending of the jackpot game, and performs an ending effect pattern determination process for setting an ending effect pattern command corresponding to the determined ending effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. , End this command analysis process. As a result, the ending effect pattern command is transmitted to the display control unit 140, and the display control unit 140 performs a process for executing the ending effect.

(Variation effect pattern judgment table)
29 and 30 are diagrams showing a variation effect pattern determination table that is stored in the sub ROM 130b and is referred to when determining the variation effect pattern. Specifically, FIG. 29 is a variation effect pattern determination table for loss that is referred to when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and FIG. 30 is a jackpot that is referred to when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a variation effect pattern determination table for.

As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the variation effect pattern determination table includes the current game state, the special figure variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, and the selection rate (%) of each variation effect pattern. , The determined variable effect patterns are associated with each other, and the effect configuration (type of game effect) of each variable effect pattern is described in the rightmost column for reference.

The variable effect pattern refers to an effect device such as an audio output device 9, a frame lighting device 10, an effect button device 16, a selection button device 18, a movable effect device 73, and a board lighting device 74 during a variable display of a special symbol. It is an effect mode of the variable effect performed by using.

For example, to explain the case where the variation effect pattern determination table for loss in FIG. 29 is used to determine the variation effect pattern, the current game state is "non-time saving game state" and the special figure variation pattern designation command is "E6H". , 05H ”, the variation effect pattern 09 is determined at a rate of 40%, the variation effect pattern 10 is determined at a rate of 30%, the variation effect pattern 11 is determined at a rate of 20%, and 10%. The variable effect pattern 12 is determined at the rate of.

Here, the terms in the effect configuration column of the variable effect pattern determination table will be described.
The “normal variation” indicates that the effect symbol 70a performs a normal variation effect in which a reach state does not occur.
The "long fluctuation" indicates that a long fluctuation effect that is longer than the normal variation effect and does not generate a reach state is performed.
The "shortening variation" indicates that the shortening variation effect is shorter than the normal variation effect and the reach state does not occur.
The "ultra-shortening variation" indicates that an ultra-shortening variation effect that is shorter than the shortened variation effect and does not generate a reach state is performed.

The "pseudo-fan fluctuation" is a pseudo-continuous notice in which the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and re-variated (pseudo-continuous effect) one or more times during one variation effect (variation display of a special symbol). As a result of executing the fanning effect of whether or not, it is shown that the pseudo fanning variation effect is executed, which is a result indicating that the pseudo continuous notice is not executed.
The “pseudo 1” indicates that the first temporary stop and re-variation (pseudo continuous effect) of the effect symbol 70a is executed as the above-mentioned pseudo continuous effect.
The “pseudo 2” indicates that the second temporary stop and re-variation (pseudo continuous effect) of the effect symbol 70a is executed as the above-mentioned pseudo continuous effect.

"N reach" is a specific effect that expects the execution of a jackpot game, although the same effect symbol 70a temporarily stops in the left side area and the right side area, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a fluctuates in the center area. Indicates that a normal reach effect is executed.
"Character SP reach" is a reduction display of the effect symbol 70a in the reach state toward the edge of the screen, and as a specific effect that expects the execution of the jackpot game, it is a fan of whether or not the ally character becomes a jackpot. It indicates that the character SP reach production that performs the production is executed.

"SPSP reach" is an SPSP reach in which a ally character and an enemy character battle with each other as a specific effect in which the effect symbol 70a in the reach state is reduced and displayed near the edge of the screen and the execution of a jackpot game is expected. Indicates that the production will be performed.
"Full rotation reach" is a full rotation reach effect that scrolls at low speed with the same effect symbols 70a aligned in the left side area, center area, and right side area, and also performs a special effect indicating that a jackpot game is executed. Indicates that is executed.

The jackpot expectation of each reach effect is set to increase in the order of normal reach effect <character SP reach effect <SPSP reach effect <full rotation reach effect (big hit confirmed).

The first feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 is that if the reach effect to be finally executed is the same variation effect pattern, it is more pseudo than the variation effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous advance notice is not executed. The variable effect pattern in which the continuous notice is executed has a higher expectation that the jackpot game will be executed (the jackpot game is more likely to be executed). By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the pseudo continuous advance notice is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 is that the (normal) reach is provided if the number of executions of the temporary stop and re-variation (pseudo-continuous effect) of the effect symbol 70a is the same. The variable effect pattern that sandwiches the (normal) reach effect has a higher expectation that the jackpot game will be executed (the jackpot game is likely to be executed) than the variable effect pattern that does not sandwich the effect. It is possible to raise the player's expectation about when the pseudo-continuous production is performed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The third feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 is that if the variation effect pattern is such that the SPSP reach effect is finally performed, the character SP reach effect is not executed before the SPSP reach effect. The variable effect pattern in which the character SP reach effect is executed before the SPSP reach effect has a higher expectation that the jackpot game will be executed (the jackpot game is more likely to be executed) than the effect pattern. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the progress of the reach production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Operation effect determination process of the effect control unit)
The operation effect determination process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an operation effect determination process of the effect control unit 130 m.

First, the sub CPU 130a selects the dialogue advance notice determination table in step S1327-1, and performs the dialogue advance notice determination process for determining the dialogue advance notice pattern, which is the effect mode of the dialogue advance notice, in step S1327-2. The details of the dialogue notice judgment table will be described later.

The "line notice" is an operation effect for notifying that a jackpot game may be executed based on the operation of the effect button 17 during the advance notice valid period that occurs during the variable effect. Specifically, the serif image expected to execute the jackpot game is displayed on the image display device, and the serif voice corresponding to the serif image is output from the voice output device 9.

In step S1327-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determination result of the serif advance notice determination process in step S1327-2 is the serif advance notice pattern for executing the serif advance notice. If it is a dialogue notice pattern that executes the dialogue notice, the process is moved to step S1327-4, and if it is a dialogue notice pattern that does not execute the dialogue notice, the process is shifted to step S1327-5.

In step S1327-4, the sub CPU 130a sets the execution information of the dialogue notice corresponding to the dialogue warning pattern in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, the operation effect control process in step S1500 refers to the execution information of the serif notice, and the process for executing the serif notice is performed.

The execution information of the dialogue notice includes the timing of occurrence of the notice validity period, the change state of the effect button 17 during the notice validity period, the type of the dialogue image displayed on the image display device as the dialogue notice, and the character color of the dialogue image. , Presence or absence of vibration of the effect button 17, light emission mode of the button light emitting LED 17d, and the like.

In step S1327-5, the sub CPU 130a selects the determination effect determination table, and in step S1327-6, performs the determination effect determination process for determining the determination effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the determination effect. The details of the decision production judgment table will be described later.

The "decision effect" is an operation effect that notifies the result of the jackpot determination (whether or not the jackpot game is executed) based on the operation of the effect button 17 during the decision validity period that occurs during the variable effect. There is. Specifically, in the jackpot determination effect, the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b are operated and the second movable member 73b are operated in a predetermined mode, and the accessory motion effect is executed, and the execution of the jackpot game is confirmed on the image display device. A failure image suggesting that the image display device is lost without executing the display effect of displaying the image and performing the accessory movement effect by the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b in the loss determination effect. It is designed to execute a display effect to display.

The “accessory motion effect” is the first movable member 73a and / or that has moved to the effect position from the timing when the first movable member 73a and / or the second movable member 73b starts moving from the standby position to the effect position. It is until the timing when the second movable member 73b is completed to return to the standby position.

It should be noted that the first movable member 73a and / or the second movable member 73b starts the movement of the accessory movement effect from the timing when the first movable member 73a and / or the second movable member 73b starts moving from the standby position to the effect position. It may be until the timing when the return from the production position to the standby position is started.

In step S1327-7, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determination result of the determination effect determination process in step S1327-6 is at least a determination effect pattern for executing the predictive effect. If it is a determined effect pattern that executes the predictive effect, the process is moved to step S1327-8, and if it is a determined effect pattern that executes the predictive effect and does not execute the determined effect, the current operation effect determined process is ended. To do.

The "predictive effect" is an effect that predicts (expects) that a fixed valid period may occur. Specifically, the image display device is designed to display a fanned image of whether or not a promotion image prompting the operation of the effect button 17 is displayed.

In step S1327-8, the sub CPU 130a sets the execution information of the determined effect corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, the operation effect control process in step S1500 refers to the execution information of the determined effect, and the process for executing the determined effect is performed.

The execution information of the determined effect includes the presence / absence of execution of the predictive effect, the start timing of the predictive effect, the presence / absence of execution of the determined effect, the occurrence timing of the determined valid period, and the change of the effect button during the determined valid period. Examples include a state, a result image to be displayed on an image display device as a determination effect, presence / absence of operation of a movable member, presence / absence of vibration of the effect button 17, light emission mode of the button light emitting LED 17d, and the like.

(Serif notice judgment table)
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a dialogue advance notice determination table that is stored in the sub ROM 130b and is referred to when determining a dialogue advance notice pattern, which is an effect mode of the dialogue advance notice.

As shown in FIG. 32, in the dialogue notice determination table, the jackpot determination result, the final reach type of the determined variation effect pattern, the selection rate (%) of each dialogue advance notice pattern, and the determined dialogue notice are displayed. The pattern is associated with the presence or absence of execution of the predictive effect that predicts (expects) the possibility that the notice validity period will occur, and the presence or absence of execution of the dialogue notice, and the dialogue is in the rightmost column for reference. The effect configuration (effect mode) when the notice is executed is described.

For example, when the variable effect pattern 10 is determined, since the jackpot determination result is a loss and the final reach type is SPSP reach effect, the dialogue advance notice pattern 00 is not executed at a rate of 55%. Is decided, the dialogue notice pattern 02 in which the dialogue notice is executed is determined at a rate of 20%, the dialogue notice pattern 03 in which the dialogue notice is executed is determined at a rate of 15%, and the dialogue notice is announced at a rate of 10%. The dialogue notice pattern 04 to be executed is determined.

The jackpot expectation of the dialogue notice pattern is set to increase in the order of dialogue notice pattern 01 <line notice pattern 02 <line notice pattern 03 <line notice pattern 04 <line notice pattern 05 (big hit confirmed). ..

Here, the terms in the effect configuration column of the dialogue notice determination table will be described.
The "normal" of the button state item indicates that the effect button 17 does not become a protruding state but becomes a normal state during the above-mentioned advance notice valid period.

The "normal dialogue" of the item of the dialogue image indicates that a dialogue image that does not suggest the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is executed is displayed.
The "low expectation level dialogue" indicates that a dialogue image is displayed that makes it expected that the jackpot game may be executed.
"High expectation dialogue" indicates that a dialogue image is displayed that makes it expected that a jackpot game may be executed rather than a low expectation dialogue.
The "correct dialogue" indicates that a dialogue image suggesting that the jackpot game is confirmed to be executed is displayed.

The jackpot expectation indicated by each dialogue type is set to increase in the order of normal dialogue <low expectation dialogue <high expectation dialogue <probability dialogue (big hit confirmed). It should be noted that a plurality of lines having different jackpot expectations may be provided for each line type, and the content of the lines may be determined by lottery from the determined line types.

The text color items "black", "blue", "red", and "gold" indicate the text color of the dialogue image. The jackpot expectation indicated by the character color is set to increase in the order of "black" <"blue" <"red" <"gold (big hit confirmed)".

"None" in the item of button vibration means that the button vibration motor 17c is not in the vibration state but is in the normal state (non-vibration state) by the operation of the effect button 17, and is "Yes (1 second)". Indicates that the button vibration motor 17c is brought into a vibrating state for 1 second by operating the effect button 17. The jackpot expectation indicated by the button vibration is "none" <"yes".

"Valid: white light emission" of the button light emission item indicates that the button light emission LED 17d emits white light during the notice valid period, and "during production: non-light emission" means that the button is operated by operating the effect button 17. It indicates that the light emitting LED 17d is turned off.

The first feature of the dialogue advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 32 is that the dialogue advance notice is more likely to be executed when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot than when the jackpot determination result is lost. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the dialogue notice is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second feature of the dialogue notice determination table shown in FIG. 32 is that the variation effect pattern of the reach type having a high jackpot expectation has a higher jackpot expectation than the variation effect pattern of the reach type having a low jackpot expectation. The point is that it is easy to determine the dialogue notice pattern in which the dialogue image is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to predict the reach type from the type of the dialogue image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The third feature of the dialogue notice determination table shown in FIG. 32 is that the effect button 17 vibrates in the reach type variation effect pattern with high jackpot expectation than in the reach type variation effect pattern with low jackpot expectation. There is a point that it is easy to do. By doing so, when the effect button 17 is operated, it is possible to inform the player of the degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be executed through the sense of touch, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The fourth feature of the dialogue notice determination table shown in FIG. 32 is that the effect button 17 does not protrude during the notice valid period. By doing so, it is possible to ensure the rarity of the effect button 17 in the protruding state, and it is possible to improve the effect of the effect when the effect button 17 is in the protruding state.

The fifth feature of the dialogue advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 32 is that the predictive effect is not executed before the advance notice valid period occurs. By doing so, it is possible to suppress having an excessive sense of expectation for the dialogue notice, and it is possible to reduce the sense of loss and weakness of the player.

When the reach type is SP reach effect or SPSP reach effect, the effect button 17 may be in a vibrating state, but in the dialogue notice, the effect button 17 may not be in a vibrating state.

In addition, the character color of the dialogue image suggests the jackpot expectation, but instead of the text color of the dialogue image, the background color of the text is black, blue, red, and gold to suggest the jackpot expectation. You may try to do it.

In addition, even if the reach type is no reach (normal fluctuation, long fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, super shortened fluctuation), the dialogue notice may be executed, but shortened fluctuation and super shortened fluctuation can be executed. In some cases, the dialogue notice may not be executed.

(Decision production judgment table)
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a determination effect determination table that is stored in the sub ROM 130b and is referred to when determining a determination effect pattern, which is an effect mode of the determination effect.

As shown in FIG. 33, in the decision effect determination table, the jackpot determination result, the final reach type of the determined variable effect pattern, the selection rate (%) of each decision effect pattern, and the decision effect to be determined are displayed. The pattern is associated with the presence or absence of the execution of the predictive effect that predicts (expects) the possibility that the determined valid period may occur, and the presence or absence of the execution of the determined effect. The effect configuration (effect mode) when the effect is executed is described.

For example, when the variable effect pattern 10 is determined, since the jackpot determination result is a loss and the final reach type is SPSP reach effect, the predictive effect and the determined effect are executed at a rate of 70%. The deciding effect pattern 02 is decided, the deciding effect pattern 03 in which the predictive effect and the deciding effect are executed is determined at a rate of 20%, and the deciding effect pattern 04 in which the predictive effect and the deciding effect are executed is determined at a rate of 10%. Will be done.

The deciding effect pattern 00 and the deciding effect pattern 01 are executed in both the case of a big hit and the case of losing, but the deciding effect patterns 02 to 04 are executed in the case of losing, and the deciding effect pattern 05 ~ 08 is set to be executed in the case of a big hit.

Here, the terms in the effect configuration column of the determined effect determination table will be described.
The "normal" of the button state item indicates that the effect button 17 does not enter the protruding state but becomes the normal state during the determined valid period described above, and the "protruding" means the effect during the determined valid period. It shows that the button 17 is in the protruding state.

The "failed image" of the item of the result image indicates that an image suggesting that the result of the variable effect is lost is displayed as a deciding effect, and the "success image" means that the result of the variable effect is displayed. It shows that an image notifying that it is a big hit is displayed.

"None" in the item of accessory movement means that the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b do not operate by the operation of the effect button 17, and "yes" means that the effect button 17 is operated. It is shown that the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b operate in a predetermined mode.

"None" in the item of button vibration means that the button vibration motor 17c does not enter the vibration state but becomes the normal state (non-vibration state) by the operation of the effect button 17, and "yes" means the effect. It is shown that the button vibration motor 17c is brought into a vibrating state for a predetermined period by operating the button 17.

The item "effective: ○ light emission" of the button light emission item indicates that the button light emission LED 17d emits light in any of white, red, and rainbow colors during the determined valid period. , It is shown that the button light emitting LED 17d is turned off or emits light in rainbow color by the operation of the effect button 17.

The first feature of the decision effect determination table shown in FIG. 33 is that the decision effect is more likely to be executed when the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit than when the result is a loss. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the decision-making effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As the second feature of the determined effect determination table shown in FIG. 33, the effect button 17 protrudes in the reach type variable effect pattern with high jackpot expectation than in the reach type variable effect pattern with low jackpot expectation. There is a point that it is easy to be in a state. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the effect button 17 is in a protruding state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A third feature of the determined effect determination table shown in FIG. 33 is that a predictive effect that predicts that a determined valid period may occur may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the determined validity period will occur, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

When the reach type is SPSP reach effect, the determined effect is always executed with the occurrence of the determined valid period, but the determined effective period is lower than that when the reach type is SPSP reach effect. It is also possible to execute a deciding effect accompanied by the occurrence of.

Further, when the reach type is SP reach effect, the effect button 17 does not protrude regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a loss or a jackpot, but compared to the case of SPSP reach effect. The effect button 17 may be in a protruding state at a low rate. In this case, it is preferable that the effect button 17 is in a protruding state at a higher rate when the jackpot is a jackpot than when the jackpot determination result is a loss.

(Operation of production control unit Production control processing)
The operation effect control process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an operation effect control process of the effect control unit 130 m.

First, in step S1501, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the advance notice valid period in which the operation of the effect button 17 is valid for the dialogue notice is in effect. If the notice is valid, the process is moved to step S1505, and if the notice is not valid, the process is moved to step S1502.

In step S1502, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is the occurrence timing of the advance notice valid period. Specifically, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined timing (for example, 1.5 seconds after the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol 70a) during the high-speed fluctuation of the three effect symbols 70a. If it is the timing of occurrence of the notice valid period, the process is moved to step S1503, and if it is not the timing of occurrence of the notice valid period, the process is moved to step S1509.

In step S1503, the sub CPU 130a sets the advance notice valid time (for example, 2.5 seconds) in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c, and in step S1504, the sub RAM 130c issues an operation promotion start command according to the already determined dialogue advance notice pattern. Set in the transmission buffer of, and end the operation effect control process this time. As a result, the operation promotion start command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and a process for executing the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 17 is performed.

In step S1505, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect button 17 has been operated. If the effect button 17 is operated, the process is transferred to step S1506, and if the effect button 17 is not operated, the process is transferred to step S1507.

In step S1506, the sub CPU 130a sets the dialogue advance notice execution command corresponding to the dialogue advance notice pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c as the one for executing the dialogue advance notice, and shifts the processing to step S1508. As a result, the dialogue advance notice execution command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and processing for executing the dialogue advance notice is performed.

In step S1507, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the advance notice valid period has expired. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the advance notice valid time set in step S1503 has elapsed. When the notice valid period has elapsed, the process is moved to step S1508 assuming that the dialogue notice is not executed, and when the notice valid period has not passed, the current operation effect control process is terminated.

In step S1508, the sub CPU 130a clears the execution information of the dialogue notice set in the sub RAM 130c, and ends the operation effect control process this time.

In step S1509, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 17 is valid for the determined effect during the determined valid period. If it is in the determined valid period, the process is transferred to step S1515, and if it is not in the determined valid period, the process is transferred to step S1510.

In step S1510, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is the start timing of the predictive effect that predicts (expects) that the determined valid period may occur. If it is the start timing of the predictive effect, the process is transferred to step S1511, and if it is not the start timing of the predictive effect, the process is transferred to step S1512.

In step S1511, the sub CPU 130a sets a predictive effect start command indicating the start of the predictive effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, the sign effect start command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and processing for executing the sign effect is performed.

In step S1512, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is the occurrence timing of the determined valid period. Specifically, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined timing (for example, 7 seconds before the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped) during a specific reach effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect). If it is the occurrence timing of the determined valid period, the process is moved to step S1513, and if it is not the occurrence timing of the determined valid period, the current operation effect control process is terminated.

In step S1513, the sub CPU 130a sets the determined effective time (for example, 3 seconds) in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c, and in step S1514, transmits an operation promotion start command according to the already determined determined effect pattern to the sub RAM 130c. Set it in the buffer and end the operation effect control process this time. As a result, the operation promotion start command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and a process for executing the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 17 is performed.

In step S1515, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect button 17 has been operated. If the effect button 17 is operated, the process is transferred to step S1517, and if the effect button 17 is not operated, the process is transferred to step S1516.

In step S1516, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined valid period has expired. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the determined effective time set in step S1513 has elapsed. When the determined valid period has expired, the process is transferred to step S1517, and when the determined valid period has not elapsed, the current operation effect control process is terminated.

In step S1517, the sub CPU 130a sets the decision effect execution command according to the decision effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, assuming that the decision effect is to be executed. As a result, the decision effect execution command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and the process for executing the decision effect is performed.

In step S1518, the sub CPU 130a clears the execution information of the determined effect set in the sub RAM 130c, assuming that the determined effect has been executed, and ends the operation effect control process this time.

In this way, if the effect button 17 is not operated during the notice validity period, the dialogue notice is not executed, so that the player can select whether or not to execute the dialogue notice, and the game It is possible to improve the interest of.

In addition, since the decision effect is executed regardless of whether the effect button 17 is operated during the period of the determination validity period, the result of the jackpot determination (whether or not the jackpot game is executed) is used for the game. It is possible to avoid inconveniences such as being unable to grasp the person, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that the dialogue advance notice effect may be executed regardless of whether or not the effect button 17 is operated during the advance notice valid period, or when the effect button 17 is not operated during the advance notice valid period. May execute only a part of the effects (for example, one of the button change effect and the dialogue display effect described later) that constitute the dialogue notice.

(Specific examples before and after the execution of the dialogue notice)
First, with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36, the flow of the game before and after the execution of the dialogue advance notice when the variation effect pattern 35 (big hit) and the dialogue advance notice pattern 04 are determined will be described.
FIG. 35 is a timing chart when the effect button 17 is operated 2 seconds after the occurrence of the notice validity period, and FIGS. 36 (a) to 36 (h) correspond to FIGS. 35 (a) to (h). It is a figure which shows the production example to perform.

First, at the timing of T0, the variation effect is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Specifically, as the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C shifts one by one toward the icon display area 70E, the icon TI changes to green and the icon change effect is produced. This is executed, and normal variation is performed in which the three effect symbols 70a are varied and displayed at high speed (see FIG. 36 (a)).

Next, at the timing of T1, the advance notice valid period is generated, and the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 17 is started. Specifically, the dialogue window image WG is displayed on the first image display device 70, and the operation promotion image SG composed of a bright color button image imitating the effect button 17 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the dialogue window image WG. , The button light emitting LED 17d lights up, and the effect button 17 emits light in white (see FIG. 36 (b)).

Then, when the effect button 17 is operated at the timing of T2, which is 2 seconds after the start of the notice valid period, the dialogue notice is started. Specifically, the dialogue display effect is performed by displaying the dialogue image of "You can expect it !!", which is one of the high-expectation dialogues, so as to be superimposed on the dialogue window image WG. Further, the effect button 17 is changed to the vibration state (specific state) by operating the button vibration motor 17c, and the button change effect (operation effect) is performed by outputting the vibration sound from the voice output device 9. Further, the button light emitting LED 17d is extinguished and the light emission of the effect button 17 is stopped (see FIG. 36 (c)).

Next, at the timing of T3, which is 0.5 seconds after the operation of the effect button 17, the operation of the effect button 17 ends. Specifically, even after the operation of the effect button 17 is completed, the dialogue display effect and the button change effect continue (see FIG. 36 (d)).

Then, at the timing of T4, which is one second after the operation of the effect button 17, the execution period of the button change effect elapses. Specifically, the operation of the button vibration motor 17c and the output of the vibration sound from the voice output device 9 are stopped while the dialogue display effect is continued (see FIG. 36 (e)).

Then, at the timing of T5, which is 2 seconds after the operation of the effect button 17, the execution period of the dialogue display effect elapses and the dialogue notice ends. Specifically, the dialogue window image WG and the dialogue image displayed on the first image display device 70 are erased (see FIG. 36 (f)).

Next, at the timing of T6 while the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in order, the pseudo continuous effect is started. Specifically, following the temporary stop of the effect symbol 70a in the left side region and the right side region of the first image display device 70, "NEXT", which is a pseudo-ream symbol suggesting the execution of the pseudo-ream effect in the central region, is provisionally. Stop (see FIG. 36 (g)).

Then, at the timing of T7 when the temporary stop time of the effect symbol 70a in the pseudo continuous effect ends, the three effect symbols start re-variation and are displayed in a high-speed variation (see FIG. 36 (h)).

Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the flow of the game before and after the execution of the dialogue notice when only the operation timing of the effect button 17 is different from that of FIG. 35 will be described. Here, the description of the same part as in FIG. 35 will be omitted, and the different parts will be described.

As shown in FIG. 37, when the effect button 17 is operated at the timing of T2', which is 1.5 seconds after the start of the notice valid period, the dialogue notice is started. Specifically, the dialogue display effect is performed by displaying the dialogue image of "You can expect it !!", which is one of the high-expectation dialogues, so as to be superimposed on the dialogue window image WG. Further, the effect button 17 is changed to the vibration state (specific state) by operating the button vibration motor 17c, and the button change effect (operation effect) is performed by outputting the vibration sound from the voice output device 9. Further, the button light emitting LED 17d is extinguished and the light emission of the effect button 17 is stopped.

Next, at the timing of T3', which is one second after the effect button 17 is operated, the execution period of the button change effect (operation effect) elapses. Specifically, the operation of the button vibration motor 17c and the output of the vibration sound from the voice output device 9 are stopped while the dialogue display effect is continued.

Then, at the timing of T3, which is 1.5 seconds after the effect button 17 is operated, the operation of the effect button 17 ends. Specifically, although the operation of the effect button 17 has been completed, the dialogue display effect continues.

Next, at the timing of T5', which is 2 seconds after the operation of the effect button 17, the execution period of the dialogue display effect elapses and the dialogue notice ends. Specifically, the dialogue window image WG and the dialogue image displayed on the first image display device 70 are deleted.

In this way, regarding the dialogue notice, the effect button 17 is operated regardless of whether the operation end timing of the effect button 17 during the advance notice valid period is the first timing or the second timing later than that. It ends at the same (common) timing after a certain period of time (1 second for the button change effect and 2 seconds for the dialogue display effect). Therefore, even if the operation end timing of the effect button 17 varies, the dialogue notice (button change effect, dialogue display effect) can be executed over the same time, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being reduced. Is possible.

Further, regarding the dialogue notice, regardless of whether the operation timing of the effect button 17 during the advance notice valid period is the first timing or the second timing later than that, it is constant after the effect button 17 is operated. It ends at the same (common) timing after the lapse of time (1 second for the button change effect and 2 seconds for the dialogue display effect). Therefore, even if the operation timing of the effect button 17 varies, the dialogue notice (button change effect, dialogue display effect) is executed over the same time, and it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect. It becomes.

In addition, since the dialogue notice starts during the normal fluctuation period and ends during the normal fluctuation period, it does not span the subsequent production period (pseudo continuous production period, normal reach production period). .. Therefore, by concentrating on the dialogue notice, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience of overlooking the division of the production period, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The button change effect (operation effect) may be terminated at a predetermined invariant timing (for example, 5 seconds after the start of the notice valid period so as to be longer than the notice valid period). .. In this case, the execution period of the button change effect (operation effect) changes depending on whether the operation timing of the effect button 17 is the first timing or the second timing later than that.

Further, the dialogue display effect may be ended at a predetermined invariant timing (for example, 5 seconds after the start of the notice valid period so as to be later than the end of the notice valid period). In this case, the execution period of the dialogue display effect changes depending on whether the operation timing of the effect button 17 is the first timing or the second timing later than that.

Further, although the end timing of the dialogue display effect is later than the end timing of the button change effect, it may be reversed or may be ended at the same timing.

Further, the dialogue notice may be executed not only in the normal variable period but also in other production periods such as a normal reach production period and a pseudo continuous production period. Even in this case, it is preferable to end the production during the executed production period so as not to straddle the subsequent production period.

(Specific examples before and after the execution of the loss decision production)
A specific example before and after the execution of the loss determination effect when the variation effect pattern 10 (loss SPSP reach effect) and the determination effect pattern 04 (predictive effect and determination effect) are determined will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39.
FIG. 38 is a timing chart when the effect button 17 is operated 2 seconds after the occurrence of the determined valid period, and FIGS. 39 (a) to 39 (h) correspond to FIGS. 38 (a) to (h). It is a figure which shows the production example to perform.

First, at the timing of T0, the SPSP reach effect is executed. Specifically, the effect symbol 70a forming the reach state is displayed in a reduced size in the upper right corner of the screen of the first image display device 70, and the friendly character MC and the enemy character TC battle in the center of the screen. The friendly character MC is about to launch the final attack to defeat the enemy character TC (see FIG. 39 (a)).

Next, at the timing of T1, a predictive effect that predicts (expects) that a determined valid period may occur is started. Specifically, the sign image KG is composed of a plurality of arcuate effect images whose one end gathers toward the center of the screen of the first image display device 70, and a promotion sign image consisting of three dark button images imitating the effect button 17. Is displayed, and the three dark button images gradually move to the center of the screen along the arc-shaped effect image (see FIG. 39 (b)).

Then, at the timing of T2, which is before the predetermined valid period in which the determined valid period occurs, the first button change effect is started. Specifically, when the button drive motor 17b is activated, the effect button 17 begins to change to a protruding state (specific state) (see FIG. 39 (b)).

Next, at the timing of T3 when the change of the effect button 17 to the protruding state (specific state) is completed, the determined valid period is generated, and the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 17 is started. Specifically, the dark button image formed in the center of the screen of the first image display device 70 is changed to a bright button image imitating the current effect button 17, and the operation promotion consisting of the character image of "Push !!" The image SG is displayed, the button light emitting LED 17d lights up, and the effect button 17 emits light in red (see FIG. 39 (c)).

Then, when the effect button 17 is operated at the timing of T4, which is 2 seconds after the start of the determination valid period, the loss determination effect is started. Specifically, the failure image HG (loss image) suggesting that the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b are lost is displayed on the first image display device 70 without the movement and light emission of the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b. (See FIG. 39 (d)).

Next, at the timing of T5, which is 0.7 seconds after the effect button 17 is operated, the operation of the effect button 17 ends. Specifically, even if the operation of the effect button 17 is completed, the loss determination effect is continuously displayed to indicate the defeat of the ally character (see FIG. 39 (e)).

Then, at the timing of T6, which is one second after the effect button 17 is operated, the loss determination effect ends, and the fan effect that incites whether or not the revival jackpot is achieved is started. Specifically, a cracked image AG is displayed on the first image display device 70, and the cracks are displayed as increasing (see FIG. 39 (f)).

Next, when the timing of T7 comes after the result that the fanning effect does not become a revival jackpot, the fanning effect ends. Specifically, the first image display device 70 temporarily stops and displays the three effect symbols 70a so as to swing in a loss mode (loss effect symbol) (see FIG. 39 (g)).

If the fanning effect results in a revival jackpot, the entire screen of the first image display device 70 is cracked and the screen is cracked, and the three effect symbols 70a are the jackpot mode (big hit effect). Temporary stop will be displayed so that it swings with the symbol).

Then, at the timing of T8, which is one second after the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped. Specifically, the swing of the effect symbol 70a is stopped and the main stop display is displayed (see FIG. 39 (h)).

Finally, at the timing of T9, which is 0.5 seconds after the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the variation effect ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the flow of the game before and after the execution of the loss determination effect when only the operation timing of the effect button 17 is different from that of FIG. 38 will be described. Here, the description of the same part as in FIG. 38 will be omitted, and the different parts will be described.

As shown in FIG. 40, when the effect button 17 is operated at the timing of T4', which is 3 seconds after the start of the determination validity period (that is, the same as when the effect button 17 is not operated), the loss determination effect is produced. Is started. Specifically, the failure image HG suggesting that the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b are lost is displayed on the first image display device 70 without the movement and light emission of the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b.

Next, at the timing of T5', which is 0.5 seconds after the effect button 17 is operated, the operation of the effect button 17 ends. Specifically, even if the operation of the effect button 17 is completed, the loss determination effect continues and the display indicating the defeat of the ally character is performed.

Then, at the timing of T6', which is one second after the effect button 17 is operated, the execution period of the loss determination effect elapses, and the fanning effect of inciting whether or not the revival jackpot is achieved is started. Specifically, the first image display device 70 displays a cracked image AG, and the cracks are displayed as increasing.

Next, when the timing of T7'is reached after the result that the fanning effect does not become a revival jackpot, the execution period (for example, 1 second) of the fanning effect elapses. Specifically, the first image display device 70 temporarily stops and displays the three effect symbols 70a so as to swing in a loss mode (loss effect symbol).

Then, at the timing of T8, which is 0.5 seconds after the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped. Specifically, the swing of the effect symbol 70a is stopped and the main stop display is displayed.

In this way, regarding the loss determination effect, regardless of whether the operation end timing (operation timing) of the effect button 17 during the determination validity period is the first timing or the second timing later than that, the effect is produced. It ends at the same (common) timing, that is, after a certain period of time (1 second) has elapsed since the button 17 was operated. Therefore, even if the operation end timing of the effect button 17 varies, the loss determination effect can be executed over the same time, and the inconvenience of overlooking the loss determination effect can be avoided. ..

Further, regarding the loss determination effect, regardless of whether the operation timing of the effect button 17 during the determination validity period is the first timing or the second timing later than that, after the effect button 17 is operated. It ends at the same (common) timing after a certain period of time (1 second) has elapsed. Therefore, even if the operation timing of the effect button 17 varies, the loss determination effect can be executed over the same time, and the inconvenience of overlooking the loss determination effect can be avoided.

In addition, since the loss determination effect is completed by the temporary stop before the main stop of the effect symbol 70a, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience of overlooking the temporary stop of the effect symbol 70a even if the effect is concentrated on the decision effect. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, depending on whether the operation timing of the effect button 17 (the start timing of the loss determination effect) during the determination validity period is the first timing or the second timing later than that, the temporary stop time of the effect symbol 70a is determined. The length is changing. Even if the operation timing of the effect button 17 varies, it is possible to secure the execution time of the effect of determining the loss, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the effect.

It should be noted that the loss determination effect may be terminated at a predetermined invariant timing (for example, 5 seconds after the start of the determination validity period so as to be later than the end of the determination validity period). In this case, the execution period of the loss determination effect changes depending on whether the operation timing of the effect button 17 is the first timing or the second timing later than that.

(Specific examples before and after the execution of the jackpot decision production)
A specific example before and after the execution of the determined effect when the variable effect pattern 35 (big hit SPSP reach effect) and the determined effect pattern 07 (predictive effect and determined effect) is determined will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42.
FIG. 41 is a timing chart when the effect button 17 is operated 2 seconds after the occurrence of the determined valid period, and FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (h) correspond to (a) to (h) of FIGS. 41. It is a figure which shows the production example to perform.

First, at the timing of T0, the SPSP reach effect is executed. Specifically, the effect symbol 70a forming the reach state is displayed in a reduced size in the upper right corner of the screen of the first image display device 70, and the friendly character MC and the enemy character TC battle in the center of the screen. The friendly character MC is about to launch the final attack to defeat the enemy character TC (see FIG. 42 (a)).

Next, at the timing of T1, a predictive effect that predicts (expects) that a determined valid period may occur is started. Specifically, the sign image KG is composed of a plurality of arcuate effect images whose one end gathers toward the center of the screen of the first image display device 70, and a promotion sign image consisting of three dark button images imitating the effect button 17. Is displayed, and the three dark button images gradually move to the center of the screen along the arc-shaped effect image (see FIG. 42 (b)).

Then, at the timing of T2, which is a predetermined time before the determined valid period occurs, the first button change effect is started. Specifically, when the button drive motor 17b is activated, the effect button 17 begins to change to a protruding state (specific state) (see FIG. 42 (b)).

Next, at the timing of T3 when the change of the effect button 17 to the protruding state (specific state) is completed, the determined valid period is generated, and the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 17 is started. Specifically, the dark button image formed in the center of the screen of the first image display device 70 is changed to a bright button image imitating the current effect button 17, and the operation promotion consisting of the character image of "Push !!" The image SG is displayed, the button light emitting LED 17d lights up, and the effect button 17 emits light in red (see FIG. 42 (c)).

Then, when the effect button 17 is operated at the timing of T4, which is 2 seconds after the start of the determination valid period, the jackpot determination effect is started. Specifically, the second movable member 73b, which is located so as to cover the front of the first movable member 73a, moves so as to be separated in the left-right direction, and the first movable member 73a emits rainbow-colored light. By moving downward, the accessory movement effect is started, and the success image OG (big hit image) suggesting that the first image display device 70 is a big hit is displayed. In addition, the effect button 17 changes to a vibration state (specific state) when the button vibration motor 17c operates, and the second button change effect (operation effect) is performed by outputting a vibration sound from the voice output device 9. Will be. Further, the button light emitting effect is performed by changing the light emitting color of the button light emitting LED 17d and causing the effect button 17 to emit light in rainbow color (see FIG. 42 (d)).

Next, at the timing of T5, which is one second after the effect button 17 is operated, the operation of the effect button 17 ends. Specifically, even after the operation of the effect button 17 is completed, the jackpot determination effect continues (see FIG. 42 (e)).

Then, at the timing of T6, which is 1.7 seconds after the effect button 17 is operated, the second movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b start returning to the standby position (initial position). The button change effect (operation effect) and the button light emission effect are completed. Specifically, the operation of the button vibration motor 17c and the output of the vibration sound from the voice output device 9 are stopped, the button light emitting LED 17d is extinguished, and the light emission of the effect button 17 is stopped (see FIG. 42 (f)).

Next, at the timing of T7, which is 2 seconds after the effect button 17 is operated, the return of the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b to the standby position (initial position) is completed, and the jackpot determination effect is achieved. (Character movement effect) is completed, and the jackpot notification effect for notifying that the jackpot has been reached is started. Specifically, when the return of the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b to the standby position is completed, the success image OG displayed on the first image display device 70 is erased to notify that it is a big hit. The image to be displayed is displayed and the jackpot notification effect is performed (see FIG. 42 (g)).

In addition, after the operation of the effect button 17 that started the jackpot determination effect is once completed at the timing of T5, the effect button 17 is operated again until the timing of T7 where the jackpot determination effect continues, and the operation is performed. Regardless of the timing, the jackpot decision production will end at the timing of T7. In other words, even if the effect button 17 is operated again between the timing of T5 and the timing of T7, the jackpot decision effect is up to the timing of T7 regardless of the operation start timing or operation end timing. continue.

Then, at the timing of T8 after a certain time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the jackpot notification effect, the jackpot notification effect ends. Specifically, on the first image display device 70, the three effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed so as to swing in the jackpot mode (big hit effect symbol) (see FIG. 42 (h)).

Then, at the timing of T9, which is one second after the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the swing of the three effect symbols 70a is stopped to display the main stop, and 0.5 seconds from the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a. At the later timing of T10, the variation effect ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the flow of the game before and after the execution of the jackpot determination effect when only the operation timing of the effect button 17 is different from that of FIG. 41 will be described. Here, the description of the same parts as in FIG. 41 will be omitted, and different parts will be described.

As shown in FIG. 43, when the effect button 17 is operated at the timing of T4', which is 3 seconds after the start of the determination validity period (that is, the same as when the effect button 17 is not operated), the jackpot determination effect is produced. Is started. Specifically, the second movable member 73b, which is located so as to cover the front of the first movable member 73a, moves so as to be separated in the left-right direction, and the first movable member 73a emits rainbow-colored light. By moving downward, the accessory movement effect is started, and the success image OG suggesting that the first image display device 70 is a big hit is displayed. In addition, the effect button 17 changes to a vibration state (specific state) when the button vibration motor 17c operates, and the second button change effect (operation effect) is performed by outputting a vibration sound from the voice output device 9. Will be. Further, the button light emitting effect is performed by changing the light emitting color of the button light emitting LED 17d and causing the effect button 17 to emit light in rainbow color.

Next, at the timing of T5', which is 0.7 seconds after the effect button 17 is operated, the operation of the effect button 17 ends. Specifically, even if the operation of the effect button 17 is completed, the jackpot determination effect continues.

Then, at the timing of T6', which is 1.7 seconds after the effect button 17 is operated, the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b start returning to the standby position (initial position), and the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b are returned to the standby position (initial position). The two-button change effect (operation effect) and the button light emission effect are completed. Specifically, the operation of the button vibration motor 17c and the output of the vibration sound from the voice output device 9 are stopped, the button light emitting LED 17d is extinguished, and the light emission of the effect button 17 is stopped.

Next, at the timing of T7', which is 2 seconds after the effect button 17 is operated, the return of the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b to the standby position (initial position) is completed and the jackpot is decided. The effect (feature motion effect) is completed, and the jackpot notification effect for notifying that the jackpot has been reached is started. Specifically, when the return of the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b to the standby position is completed, the success image OG displayed on the first image display device 70 is erased to notify that it is a big hit. The image to be displayed is displayed and the jackpot notification effect is performed.

Then, at the timing of T8'after a certain period of time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the jackpot notification effect, the jackpot notification effect ends. Specifically, on the first image display device 70, the three effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed so as to swing in the jackpot mode (big hit effect symbol).

In this way, regarding the jackpot determination effect (second button change effect, button light emission effect, accessory operation effect), is the operation end timing (operation timing) of the effect button 17 during the determined valid period the first timing? Regardless of the second timing, which is later than that, it ends at the same (common) timing, that is, after a certain period of time (2 seconds) has elapsed since the effect button 17 was operated. Therefore, even if the operation end timing of the effect button 17 varies, the jackpot decision effect can be executed over the same time, and the inconvenience of overlooking the jackpot decision effect can be avoided. ..

Regarding the jackpot decision effect (second button change effect, button light emission effect, accessory operation effect), the operation timing (operation timing) of the effect button 17 during the determined valid period is the first timing or later. Regardless of the second timing, it ends at the same (common) timing, that is, after a certain period of time (2 seconds) has elapsed since the effect button 17 was operated. Therefore, even if the operation timing of the effect button 17 varies, the jackpot determination effect can be executed over the same time, and the inconvenience of overlooking the jackpot determination effect can be avoided.

Further, after the operation of the effect button 17 that has started the jackpot determination effect is once completed, the effect button 17 is operated again while the jackpot determination effect is continuing, and no matter when the operation ends, the operation is the same. Regardless of the operation timing or the operation end timing, the jackpot determination effect ends at the same (common) timing after a certain time (2 seconds) has elapsed from the operation of the first effect button 17 in the determination validity period. Therefore, it is possible to execute the jackpot determination effect over the same time.

Further, the end timing of the second button change effect and the end timing of the button light emission effect are the same (common) timing. Therefore, a synchronized feeling can be created and the effect can be improved as compared with the case where the end timing of the second button change effect and the end timing of the button light emission effect are different from each other.

Regarding the second button change effect and the button light emission effect, whether the operation end timing (operation timing) of the effect button 17 during the determined valid period is the first timing or the second timing later than that. Regardless of this, it ends at the same (common) timing, that is, after a certain period of time (1.7 seconds) has elapsed since the effect button 17 was operated. Therefore, even if the operation end timing of the effect button 17 varies, the second button change effect and the button light emission effect can be executed over the same time, and the second button change effect and the button light emission effect are overlooked. It is possible to avoid inconveniences such as

Regarding the second button change effect and the button light emission effect, the effect button is used regardless of whether the operation timing of the effect button 17 during the determined valid period is the first timing or the second timing later than that. It ends at the same (common) timing after a certain period of time (1.7 seconds) has elapsed since the operation of 17 is performed. Therefore, even if the operation timing of the effect button 17 varies, the second button change effect and the button light emission effect can be executed over the same time, and the second button change effect and the button light emission effect are overlooked. It is possible to avoid inconveniences such as storage.

In addition, the jackpot decision effect ends before the effect symbol 70a stops (temporarily stops) in the jackpot mode (big hit effect symbol), so even if the effect is concentrated on the decision effect, the effect symbol 70a stops in the jackpot mode. It is possible to suppress inconveniences such as overlooking the (temporary stop) scene, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, depending on whether the operation timing of the effect button 17 (start timing of the jackpot determination effect) during the determined valid period is the first timing or the second timing later than that, the temporary stop time of the effect symbol 70a is determined. The length is changing. Even if the operation timing of the effect button 17 varies, it is possible to secure the execution time of the jackpot determination effect, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the effect.

Here, a case where the above-mentioned promotion effect (re-lottery effect) is executed after the jackpot decision effect will be described.

In the promotion effect, the jackpot effect symbol that was temporarily stopped after the jackpot decision effect is re-variated and the promotion valid period is generated, and the jackpot effect that was temporarily stopped based on the operation of the effect button 17 during the promotion valid period. Perform a promotion failure effect that temporarily stops the same jackpot effect symbol as the symbol, or create a jackpot effect symbol that is different from the temporarily stopped jackpot effect symbol (more advantageous to the player than the temporarily stopped jackpot effect symbol). It is designed to execute a promotion success effect that temporarily stops.

Specifically, the first button change effect is started before the predetermined time when the promotion valid period occurs, and the second button change effect, the character operation effect, and the button are performed at the timing when the effect button 17 is operated during the promotion valid period. The light emitting effect is started, and with the start of returning the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b to the standby position (initial position), the second button change effect (operation effect) and the button light emission effect are completed, and the first The return of the movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b to the standby position (initial position) is completed, the promotion success effect is completed, and the jackpot notification effect for notifying that the jackpot has been achieved is started. Then, after the operation of the effect button 17 that started the promotion success effect is completed, the effect button 17 is operated again while the promotion success effect continues, and the promotion is successful no matter when the operation ends. The production ends after a certain period of time (for example, 1 second) from the start (before the main stop of the jackpot production symbol).

In this way, the promotion success effect is such that the first button change effect, the second button change effect, the character movement effect, and the button light emission effect are executed at the same effect timing and mode as the jackpot decision effect. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the same effect as when the jackpot decision effect is executed.

It should be noted that the jackpot decision effect and the promotion success effect may be ended at a predetermined invariant timing (for example, 5 seconds after the start of the valid period so as to be later than the end of the valid period). .. In this case, the execution period of the jackpot determination effect or the promotion success effect changes depending on whether the operation timing of the effect button 17 is the first timing or the second timing later than that.

Further, the end timings of the second button change effect and the button light emission effect are set as the timing at which the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b return to the standby position and the timing at which the return to the standby position is completed (the accessory operation effect). It may be between the end timing) and the erasure timing of the successful image OG displayed on the first image display device 70.

Further, the end timing of the second button change effect and the button light emission effect may be set as the return completion timing of the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b to the standby position (end timing of the accessory operation effect). The end timing of the jackpot decision effect and the promotion success effect coincides with the end timing of the second button change effect and the button light emission effect.

Further, the operation of the button vibration motor 17c (second button change effect) is started from the operation timing of the effect button 17, but it is operated from a specific timing before the start of the valid period or during the valid period. It may be. In this case, it operates in the first mode (weak vibration, large vibration interval, etc.) until the effect button 17 is operated, and operates in the second mode (strong vibration, small vibration interval, etc.) when the effect button 17 is operated. It is good to let it.

It should be noted that the button vibration motor 17c may be operated in the first mode before the start of the valid period or at a specific timing during the valid period in the loss determination effect or the promotion failure effect. In this case, the effect button may be operated. It is preferable to stop the operation of the button vibration motor 17c when the operation of 17 or the expiration of the valid period has elapsed.

Further, in the button light emitting effect, when the light emitting color of the button light emitting LED 17d that has been emitting light from the start of the valid period is changed to a rainbow color based on the operation of the effect button 17, the button light emitting LED 17d is immediately after the operation of the effect button 17. May be turned off temporarily (for example, 0.5 seconds) and then changed to rainbow colors.

In the present embodiment, the vibration intensity is constant as the operation pattern of the button vibration motor 17c in the determination effect and the promotion effect, but the vibration intensity may be changed with the passage of time. In this case, each time the effect button 17 is operated during the execution of the second button change effect, the vibration may be vibrated from the initial vibration intensity, or the vibration intensity according to the passage of time may be used instead of the initial vibration intensity. It may be vibrated.

Further, in the present embodiment, there is only one operation pattern of the button vibration motor 17c in the determination effect and the promotion effect, but a plurality of operation patterns may be provided so that the vibration intensity and the vibration interval change with the passage of time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the vibration intensity of the button vibration motor 17c is the same as that of the dialogue notice and the decision effect and the promotion effect, but the vibration intensity is weakened in the dialogue notice and the vibration intensity is increased in the decision effect. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, the vibration sound is output from the voice output device 9 when the button vibration motor 17c is operated in the dialogue notice, the decision effect, and the promotion effect, but the vibration sound may not be output. A small vibration sound may be output or no vibration sound may be output in the dialogue notice, and a large vibration sound may be output in the decision production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect button 17 is operated in the operation effect (speech notice, decision effect, promotion effect) accompanied by the occurrence of the valid period, but the operation mode is different from that of the effect button 17. May be operated. In this case, like the effect button device 16, the lever drive motor for changing the effect lever between the normal state and the protruding state, and the lever vibration for changing the effect lever between the normal state and the vibration state vibrating in a predetermined mode. A lever light emitting LED for changing the motor and the effect lever into a light extinguishing state and a light emitting state that emits light in a predetermined mode is provided, and a button drive motor 17b, a button vibration motor 17c, and a button light emitting LED 17d are provided during the operation effect. It is advisable to perform the same processing.

Further, both the effect button 17 and the effect lever are provided, and when the operation effect is a notice effect (line notice), the effect button 17 is operated, and when the operation effect is a result notification effect (decision effect, promotion effect), The effect lever may be operated, or vice versa.

Further, when both the effect button 17 and the effect lever are provided, the effect button 17 is operated when the operation effect is a notice effect (line notice), and when the result notification effect (decision effect, promotion effect) is provided. When it is a loss decision production or promotion failure production, the ratio of operating the production button 17 is higher than the production lever, and when it is a jackpot decision production or promotion success production, the ratio of operating the production lever is higher than the production button 17. You may try to do it.

Further, when both the effect button 17 and the effect lever are provided, one or more of the drive motor, the vibration motor and the light emitting LED is provided on one side, and the drive motor, the vibration motor and the light emitting LED are not provided on the other side. May be good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advance notice effect executed based on the operation of the effect button 17 during the valid period is only the dialogue advance notice effect executed during the normal change effect before the normal reach effect, but during the normal change effect. And / or the possibility that the jackpot game is executed by displaying one of a plurality of cut-in images having different jackpot expectations on the image display device based on the operation of the effect button 17 during the valid period that occurs during the normal reach effect. A cut-in notice may be executed to announce that there is. Even in this case, it is advisable to execute the button change effect (operation effect) in the same manner as the dialogue notice.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect button device 16 is provided with the button vibration motor 17c in order to execute the button change effect, but instead of the button vibration motor 17c, the effect button 17 is provided with a liquid crystal display device or a dot matrix. Display is provided, and the button change effect may be executed by this display. Further, the effect button device 16 may be provided with a movable member in a transparent state, and a drive motor for operating the movable member may be provided, and the button change effect may be executed by the movable member and the drive motor.

Further, in the present embodiment, the button vibration motor 17c is operated only at the time of operation effect, but the button vibration motor 17c may be operated as a test operation after the power is restored. Further, when the power supply is cut off during the execution of the button change effect, the button vibration motor 17c may be operated by performing a test operation. In addition, even when the effect lever is provided, the test operation may be performed in the same manner.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second image display device 71 (corresponding to the third movable member) can perform a predetermined operation like the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b. Regardless of this, the motion effect or the change effect is not executed based on the operation of the effect button 17 during the valid period, but the motion effect is executed based on the operation of the effect button 17 during the predetermined valid period. May be good. In that case, a first button change effect that changes the effect button 17 to a protruding state during a predetermined valid period and a second button change effect that changes the effect button 17 to a vibration state based on the operation of the effect button 17 are executed. You should avoid it.

(Icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit)
The icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 44. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 130 m.

First, the sub CPU 130a selects the icon final mode determination table shown in FIG. 45 in step S1307-1, and is finally displayed in the icon display area 70E of the first image display device 70 in step S1307-2. The final mode of the icon, which is the display mode, is determined and set in the target storage unit of the look-ahead storage area of the sub RAM 130c. The details of the icon final mode determination table will be described later.

When the first start opening prize designation command is received, the "target storage unit" becomes the storage unit according to the number of the first special figure reserved in the first look-ahead storage section, and becomes the second start opening prize designation command. Is received, it becomes the storage unit according to the number of the second special figure reserved in the second look-ahead storage unit.

In step S1307-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the final icon mode determined in step S1307-2 is a special mode (a special icon described later) that is expected to execute the jackpot game. If it is a special aspect, the process is transferred to step S1307-4, and if it is not a special aspect (it is a normal icon described later), the process is transferred to step S1307-16 assuming that the icon change effect is not executed.

In step S1307-4, the sub CPU 130a selects the icon change type determination table shown in FIG. 46, and in step S1307-5, determines the icon change type (normal change, story change) which is the type of effect for changing the icon. To do.

In step S1307-6, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the icon change type determined in step S1307-5 is a normal change. If it is a normal change, the process is transferred to step S1307-7, and if it is not a normal change (in the case of a story change), the process is transferred to step S1307-9.

The "normal change" means that the presence or absence of a change in the icon display mode for each variation effect and the display mode after the change are determined when the game ball wins the starting port, but the content of the change effect due to the change in the display mode. Is the icon change type determined for each variation effect.
"Story change" means that the display mode of the icon is changed by the change, and the content of the series of story effects executed up to the change is determined when the game ball wins the starting port. The type.

In step S1307-7, the sub CPU 130a selects the normal change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 47, and in step S1307-8, the stepwise display mode of the icon for each variation effect until the icon changes to the final icon mode. The normal change scenario (normal change mode) is determined and set in the target storage unit of the look-ahead storage area of the sub RAM 130c. The details of the normal change scenario determination table will be described later.

In step S1307-9, the sub CPU 130a selects the story change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 48, and in step S1307-10, the story changes as a series of effect contents until the icon changes to the icon final mode due to the change. A scenario (story change mode) is determined and set in the target storage unit of the look-ahead storage area of the sub RAM 130c. The details of the story change scenario determination table will be described later.

In step S1307-11, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a storage unit whose number is younger than that of the target storage unit or whether or not a change scenario (normal change scenario, story change scenario) has already been set in the storage unit. If the change scenario is set, the process is transferred to step S1307-14, and if the change scenario is not set, the process is transferred to step S1307-12.

In step S1307-12, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is a storage unit whose number is younger than that of the target storage unit, or whether or not the storage unit has pre-reading information whose special figure scheduled variation pattern is equal to or greater than the normal reach (loss). If there is pre-reading information of normal reach or more (loss), the process is transferred to step S1307-14, and if there is no pre-read information of normal reach or more (loss), the process is transferred to step S1307-13.

In step S1307-13, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is a storage unit whose number is younger than that of the target storage unit, or whether or not the storage unit has pre-reading information that is a big hit. If there is pre-reading information that will be a big hit, the process will be moved to step S1307-14, and if there is no pre-reading information that will be a big hit, the process will be moved to step S1307-15.

In step S1307-14, the sub CPU 130a sets the normal icon display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c as a means of restricting (restricting) the execution of the icon change effect, regardless of the change scenario set in the target storage unit. , Ends the icon change effect determination process this time. As a result, the normal icon display command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and a normal icon that does not expect the execution of the special game is added to the first hold icon display area 70C or the second hold icon display area 70D. Processing for displaying will be performed.

In step S1307-15, the sub CPU 130a sets an icon display command according to the change scenario set in the target storage unit in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to allow the execution of the icon change effect, and changes the icon this time. The production determination process ends. As a result, the icon display command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and the icon (normal icon or special icon) of the type corresponding to the icon display command is held in the first hold icon display area 70C or the second hold. A process for additionally displaying the icon display area 70D will be performed.

In step S1307-16, the sub CPU 130a sets the normal icon display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, assuming that the icon change effect is not executed, and ends the current icon change effect determination process. As a result, the normal icon display command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and a process for additionally displaying the normal icon in the first hold icon display area 70C or the second hold icon display area 70D is performed. Will be called.

As described above, according to the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the target memory of the first look-ahead storage unit is based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 in the non-time saving game state (normal game state). Even when the look-ahead information with a change scenario is newly stored in the unit, when the look-ahead information with a change scenario is already stored in the first look-ahead storage unit or the storage unit (stored in the storage unit). Regarding the look-ahead information, it does not matter whether it is for the first special symbol or the second special symbol), regardless of the change scenario of the look-ahead information newly stored in the target storage unit, the hold icon change effect is regulated. (Restricted), the normal icon is additionally displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the icon change effect based on the look-ahead information with the change scenario memorized later diminishes the expectation for the icon change effect based on the look-ahead information with the change scenario memorized earlier. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, when the pre-reading information with the change scenario is newly stored in the target storage unit of the first pre-reading storage unit in the non-time saving game state, the first pre-reading storage unit is already stored. Alternatively, regardless of whether the number of look-ahead information with a change scenario stored in the storage unit is one or a plurality, the hold icon change effect is restricted (restricted) to the first hold icon display area 70C. Normal icons will be additionally displayed. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the expectation for the icon change effect based on the look-ahead information with the earliest change scenario is diminished.

Further, according to the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the look-ahead information with a change scenario in the target memory part of the second look-ahead storage part based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 47 in the time-saving game state. Is newly stored, but when the second look-ahead storage unit or the pre-reading information with a change scenario is already stored in the storage unit (for the pre-reading information stored in the storage unit, the first Regardless of whether it is for a special symbol or a second special symbol), the hold icon change effect is restricted (restricted) regardless of the change scenario of the look-ahead information newly stored in the target storage unit. 2 The normal icon is additionally displayed in the hold icon display area 70D. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the icon change effect based on the look-ahead information with the change scenario memorized later diminishes the expectation for the icon change effect based on the look-ahead information with the change scenario memorized earlier. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, when the pre-reading information with the change scenario is newly stored in the target storage unit of the second pre-reading storage unit in the time-saving game state, the second pre-reading storage unit or the second pre-reading storage unit is already stored. Regardless of whether the number of look-ahead information with a change scenario stored in the storage unit is one or a plurality, the hold icon change effect is restricted (restricted) and is normally stored in the second hold icon display area 70D. An additional icon will be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the expectation for the icon change effect based on the look-ahead information with the earliest change scenario is diminished.

Further, according to the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the pre-reading with a change scenario in the target storage unit of the first pre-reading storage unit is based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45 in the non-time saving game state. Even when the information is newly stored, the pre-reading information already stored in the first pre-reading storage unit or the storage unit is equal to or higher than the normal reach (loss) or is a big hit (stored in the storage unit). Regarding the read-ahead information, whether it is for the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the hold icon changes regardless of the change scenario of the look-ahead information newly stored in the target storage unit. The effect is restricted (restricted), and the normal icon is additionally displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C. By doing so, it is possible to avoid inconveniences such as the player's interest in the variable effect that is higher than the normal reach executed earlier and the variable effect that becomes a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. ..

Further, according to the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the look-ahead information with a change scenario in the target memory part of the second look-ahead storage part based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 47 in the time-saving game state. Is newly stored, but the look-ahead information already stored in the first look-ahead storage unit or the storage unit is equal to or higher than the normal reach (loss) or is a big hit (stored in the storage unit). Regarding the look-ahead information, it does not matter whether it is for the first special symbol or the second special symbol), regardless of the change scenario of the look-ahead information newly stored in the target storage unit, the hold icon change effect Is restricted (restricted), and a normal icon is additionally displayed in the second hold icon display area 70D. By doing so, it is possible to avoid inconveniences such as the player's interest in the variable effect that is higher than the normal reach executed earlier and the variable effect that becomes a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. ..

In the non-time-saving game state and / or the time-saving game state, when the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit whose number is younger than the target storage unit in which the look-ahead information with a change scenario is stored is normal reach, the target storage unit A hold icon of the type corresponding to the change scenario of the look-ahead information stored in is additionally displayed, and the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit whose number is younger than the target storage unit in which the look-ahead information with the change scenario is stored is SP reach. In the above case, regardless of the change scenario of the look-ahead information stored in the target storage unit, the hold icon change effect may be restricted (restricted) so that the normal icon is additionally displayed.

Further, in the non-time-saving game state and / or the time-saving game state, when the look-ahead information with a change scenario is newly stored in the target storage unit of the look-ahead storage unit, the look-ahead information with a change scenario is already stored in the look-ahead storage unit or the storage unit. When one piece of information is stored, the hold icon change effect is prohibited so that a normal icon is additionally displayed in the hold icon display area, and when two or more pieces of information are stored, a predetermined lottery is performed. At a ratio (for example, 80%), the hold icon change effect may be prohibited so that the normal icon is additionally displayed in the hold icon display area.

Further, in the non-time-saving game state and / or the time-saving game state, when the look-ahead information with a change scenario is newly stored in the target storage unit of the look-ahead storage unit, the second look-ahead storage unit or the storage unit already has a change scenario. When one look-ahead information is stored, the hold icon change effect is prohibited by the lottery at the first ratio (for example, 80%), and the normal icon is additionally displayed in the hold icon display area. When two or more are stored, the hold icon change effect may be prohibited at a second ratio (for example, 60%) by lottery, and the normal icon may be additionally displayed in the hold icon display area.

In addition, if the predetermined storage unit (including the storage unit) of the look-ahead storage unit has pre-reading information with a change scenario, pre-reading information equal to or higher than normal reach, or jackpot pre-reading information, the target storage unit of the pre-reading storage unit is changed. When the look-ahead information with a scenario is newly stored, do not execute the process of deciding whether to execute the icon change effect or determining the change scenario (do not set the look-ahead information). Then, the execution of the icon change effect may be restricted (restricted) so that the normal icon is additionally displayed in the hold icon display area.

(Icon final mode determination table)
FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an icon final mode determination table stored in the sub ROM 130b and referred to when determining the icon final mode described above.

As shown in FIG. 45, the icon final mode determination table is associated with the start opening winning designation command, the selection rate (%) of the icon final mode, and the determined icon final mode, and is started as a reference. The contents of the special figure schedule fluctuation pattern corresponding to the mouth prize designation command are described.

In the final aspect of the icon, a white icon as a normal icon in a normal mode that does not indicate the expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and a blue icon as an expectation suggestion icon for suggesting the expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, A green icon, a red icon, a gold icon, and a rainbow icon, and an oval as a pseudo-ream suggestion icon to suggest information about the pseudo-ream effect (the possibility of the pseudo-ream effect being executed, the progress of the pseudo-ream effect). The icon is set. Since the expectation degree suggestion icon and the pseudo-ream suggestion icon are special modes, they may be collectively referred to as a special icon.

For example, when the received first start opening winning designation command is E8H07H (big hit in SPSP reach), the "white icon" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the "oval icon" is determined at a rate of 10%. The "blue icon" is determined at a rate of 5%, the "green icon" is determined at a rate of 10%, the "red icon" is determined at a rate of 35%, and the "gold icon" is determined at a rate of 25%. Is decided, and the "rainbow icon" is decided at a rate of 5%.

The expectation that the jackpot game of the expectation suggestion icon is executed is blue icon <green icon <red icon <gold icon <rainbow icon, and the rainbow icon is an icon that confirms the execution of the jackpot game.

The first feature of the icon final mode determination table shown in FIG. 45 is that the reach effect with a high jackpot expectation is higher than that when the special figure schedule fluctuation pattern indicated by the start opening winning designation command is a reach effect with a low jackpot expectation. In some cases, it is easier to determine the expectation suggestion icon with a high jackpot expectation, and in the case of a big hit, it is easier to determine the expectation suggestion icon with a high jackpot expectation than in the case of loss. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player when the expectation degree suggestion icon is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As the second feature of the icon final mode determination table shown in FIG. 45, when the first start opening winning designation command (MODE is E8H) is received, the oval icon which is a pseudo-ream suggestion icon can be determined. On the other hand, when the second start opening winning designation command (MODE is E9H) is received, the oval icon cannot be determined. By doing so, it is easier to receive the first start opening prize designation command than the second start opening prize designation command during the non-time saving game state, and the second start opening prize designation command rather than the first start opening prize designation command. It is possible to differentiate the icon change effect during the time-saving game state in which it is easy to receive the command, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that the oval icon, which is a pseudo-ream suggestion icon, may be determined even when the second start opening prize designation command is received, and in that case, the oval is larger than when the first start opening prize designation command is received. The ratio at which the icon is determined may be high, low, or the same.

The third feature of the icon final mode determination table shown in FIG. 45 is that the oval icon, which is a pseudo-continuous suggestion icon, has the same selection rate regardless of the type of reach effect in the special figure scheduled variation pattern and whether or not it is a big hit. There is a point that can be decided by. By doing so, it is possible to suggest that a pseudo continuous effect may be executed regardless of which type of reach effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Is possible.

In addition, in the case of the special figure schedule variation pattern in which the reach effect that becomes a big hit is executed, the oval icon that is the pseudo-ream suggestion icon is used in the case of the special figure schedule variation pattern in which the reach effect that becomes a loss is executed. The selection rate may be increased, and the special figure schedule variation pattern in which the reach effect with high jackpot expectation is executed is better than the special figure schedule variation pattern in which the reach effect with low jackpot expectation is executed. , The selection rate of the oval icon may be increased, and the special figure schedule variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous production is large is larger than the special figure schedule variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous production is small. , The selection rate of the oval icon may be increased.

(Icon change type determination table)
FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an icon change type determination table stored in the sub ROM 130b and referred to when determining the above-mentioned icon change type.

As shown in FIG. 46, in the icon change type determination table, the icon final mode, the selection rate (%) of the icon change type, and the determined icon change type (normal change, story change) are associated with each other. There is.

For example, when the final aspect of the icon is the "red icon", the above-mentioned "normal change" is determined at a rate of 80%, and the above-mentioned "story change" is determined at a rate of the remaining 20%. It has become. The degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be executed is usually changed <story change.

The first feature of the icon change type determination table shown in FIG. 46 is that when the final aspect of the icon is an oval icon which is a pseudo-continuous suggestion icon, the story change is not determined, whereas when the icon is an expectation suggestion icon, the story change is not determined. , The point that the story change is decided. By doing so, it is possible to increase the variation of the icon change effect when the expectation degree suggestion icon is determined as the final mode of the icon, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

In addition, when the final aspect of the icon is an oval icon which is a pseudo-ream suggestion icon, the story change may be determined, and even in that case, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game of the icon change type will be executed is high. , Normal change <Story change should be set.

Further, when the final aspect of the icon is an oval icon which is a pseudo-continuous suggestion icon, a normal change or a story change is determined, while when the final aspect of the icon is a blue to rainbow icon which is an expectation suggestion icon, the story change. Only the production may be decided.

The second feature of the icon change type determination table shown in FIG. 46 is that when the final aspect of the icon is an expectation suggestion icon, the higher the jackpot expectation is, the easier it is to determine the story change. By doing so, it is possible to improve the player's expectation when the story change is decided.

(Normal change scenario determination table)
FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a normal change scenario determination table stored in the sub ROM 130b and referred to when determining the above-mentioned normal change scenario.

As shown in FIG. 47, in the normal change scenario determination table, the final mode of the icon, the number of special figures held, the selection rate (%) of each normal change scenario, and the determined normal change scenario are associated with each other. As a reference, the mode of change of the icon in each normal change scenario is described.

For example, when the final mode of the icon is determined to be the red icon based on the reception of the first start opening winning designation command and the number of the first special figure pending is "3", the ratio of "50%" is ". The "normal change scenario 32" is determined, the "normal change scenario 33" is determined at a rate of 30%, and the "normal scenario 34" is determined at a rate of the remaining 20%.

As an example, a mode of changing the icon when the normal change scenario 32 is determined in response to the reception of the first start opening winning designation command during the non-time saving game state will be described.
In this case, when the game ball is won in the first starting port 45, the white icon is displayed on the third display unit 70C3 of the first holding icon display area 70C. After that, when the fluctuation effect before the two fluctuations is started, the icon changes to a blue icon when or after the movement to the second display unit 70C2. Then, when the fluctuation effect before one fluctuation is started, the blue icon moves to the first display unit 70C1. After that, when the fluctuation is started, the icon changes to the red icon when and / or after moving to the icon display area 70E.

The first feature of the normal change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 47 is that the scenario displayed with the special icon during the execution of the change is more than the scenario displayed with the special icon when the game ball wins the starting port. However, there is a point that it is selected at a high rate. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the expectation of whether or not the icon change effect is executed until the change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second feature of the normal change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 47 is that when the icon display mode changes over a plurality of stages (green, red, and gold icons are determined), the pre-variation is being executed. One point is that the number of steps in which the icon changes during the execution of the change is set to be more likely than the number of steps in which the icon changes. By doing so, it is possible to improve the expectation that the display mode of the icon changes over a plurality of stages in the fluctuation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The third feature of the normal change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 47 is that the rainbow icon does not change to the rainbow icon in which the execution of the jackpot game is confirmed during the execution of the pre-variation, but changes to the rainbow icon during the execution of the change. There is a point that may be done. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the expectation of whether or not the icon will become a rainbow icon until the fluctuation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that the icon may be changed to a rainbow icon that confirms the execution of the jackpot game during the execution of the pre-variation, but even in that case, the execution of the pre-variation is lower than the execution of the pre-variation. It is good to change it to a rainbow icon at a rate. Further, it may be changed to a rainbow icon only at the time of winning a prize or during the execution of the change, and may not be changed to a rainbow icon at other timings. Further, the icon may be changed to the rainbow icon only before one change or during the execution of the change, and may not be changed to the rainbow icon at other timings.

(Story change scenario decision table)
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a story change scenario determination table that is stored in the sub ROM 130b and is referred to when determining the story change scenario described above.

As shown in FIG. 48, in the story change scenario determination table, the final mode of the icon, the number of reserved special figures, the selection rate (%) of each story change scenario, and the determined story change scenario are associated with each other. As a reference, the change mode of the icon in each story change scenario is described.

For example, when the final mode of the icon is determined to be the red icon based on the reception of the first start opening prize designation command and the number of special figures reserved is "3", the "story change" is performed at a rate of 60%. "Scenario 18" is decided, and "Story change scenario 19" is decided at the ratio of the remaining 40%.

As an example, a change mode when the story change scenario 19 is determined in response to the reception of the first start opening winning designation command during the non-time saving game state will be described.
In this case, when the game ball is won in the first starting port 45, the item icon is displayed in the third display unit 70C3 of the first hold icon display area 70C, and the second display unit that has already been displayed is displayed. The icon of 70C2 to the icon display area 70E also changes to an item icon, and a predetermined character is displayed at a position corresponding to the icon display area 70E. After that, when the fluctuation effect before the change of 2 is started, the character performs an operation using the item icon that has moved to the icon display area 70E, and expects that the display mode of the icon changes. To execute. Then, when the fluctuation effect before one change is started, the character performs an operation using the item icon that has moved to the icon display area 70E to expect that the display mode of the icon changes. To execute. After that, when the fluctuation is started, the character changes the item icon that has moved to the icon display area 70E, and the item icon changes to a red icon.

The first feature of the story change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 48 is that the number of times the predictive effect is executed is larger when the icon changes to the icon with the higher expectation of the jackpot than when the icon changes to the icon with the higher expectation of the jackpot. One point is that scenarios are set to be selected at a high rate. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the number of times the predictive effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second feature of the story change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 48 is that the icon does not change until the change occurs. By doing so, it is possible to improve the expectation that the display mode of the icon changes to one with a high degree of expectation of a big hit in the fluctuation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Icon change effect execution process of the effect control unit)
The icon change effect execution process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 49. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the icon change effect execution process of the effect control unit 130 m.

First, in step S1329-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is a change scenario in the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit of the sub RAM 130c. If there is a change scenario, the process is transferred to step S1329-2, and if there is no change scenario, the process is transferred to step SS1329-11 assuming that the icon change effect is not executed.

Whether or not the sub CPU 130a satisfies the first condition that the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit relates to the first special symbol in step S1329-2 and is currently in the non-time saving gaming state. To judge. If the first condition is satisfied, the process is transferred to step S1329-4 as allowing the execution of the icon change effect, and if the first condition is not satisfied, the process is transferred to step S1329-3.

In step S1329-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the pre-reading information stored in the storage unit satisfies the second condition that the pre-reading information is related to the second special symbol and the current state of the game is shortened. judge. If the second condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step S1329-4 as allowing the execution of the icon change effect, and if the second condition is not satisfied, the execution of the icon change effect is restricted (restricted). The process is transferred to step S1329-11.

In step S1329-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the change scenario of the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit is a normal change scenario. If it is a normal change scenario, the process is transferred to step S1329-5 in order to determine the change mode of the icon, and if it is not a normal change scenario (a story change scenario), the process is performed in step S1329-10. Transfer.

In step S1329-5, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the final aspect of the look-ahead information icon stored in the storage unit is the expectation degree suggestion icon (blue to rainbow icon). If it is an expectation suggestion icon, the process is moved to step S1329-6, and if it is not an expectation suggestion icon (it is a pseudo-continuous suggestion icon), the process is moved to step S1329-8.

In step S1329-6, the sub CPU 130a selects the change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 50, and in step S1329-7, determines the change pattern, which is a change mode of the icon for suggesting a jackpot expectation. , The change pattern specification command corresponding to the change pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and the current icon change effect execution process is terminated. As a result, the change pattern designation command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and a process for executing the icon change effect for suggesting the jackpot expectation degree is performed using the icon. Become. The details of the change pattern determination table will be described later.

In step S1329-8, the sub CPU 130a selects the pseudo-ream suggestion pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51, and in step S1329-9, the sub-CPU 130a selects the pseudo-ream suggestion pattern which is a change mode of the icon for suggesting the pseudo-ream effect. It is determined, the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern specification command corresponding to the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and the current icon change effect execution process is terminated. As a result, the pseudo-ream suggestion pattern designation command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and the process for executing the pseudo-ream suggestion effect for suggesting information about the pseudo-ream effect using the icon is performed. Will be told. The details of the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern determination table will be described later.

In step S1329-10, the sub CPU 130a sets a story change pattern specification command according to the story change scenario of the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and performs the icon change effect execution process this time. finish. As a result, the story change pattern designation command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and a process for executing the icon change effect for suggesting the jackpot expectation degree is performed using the icon. Become.

In step S1329-11, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the current non-time saving gaming state is in progress. If it is in the non-time saving game state, the process is transferred to step S1329-12, and if it is not in the non-time saving game state (in the time saving game state), the process is transferred to step S1329-13.

In step S1329-12, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is a change scenario in the look-ahead information stored in the first look-ahead storage units (first to fourth storage units) of the sub RAM 130c. If there is a change scenario, the process is moved to step S1329-14, and if there is no change scenario, it is assumed that the hold icon change effect is not executed, and the current icon change effect execution process is terminated.

In step S1329-13, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is a change scenario in the look-ahead information stored in the second look-ahead storage units (first to fourth storage units) of the sub RAM 130c. If there is a change scenario, the process is moved to step S1329-14, and if there is no change scenario, it is assumed that the hold icon change effect is not executed, and the current icon change effect execution process is terminated.

In step S1329-14, the sub CPU 130a refers to the look-ahead information before the earliest look-ahead information with the change scenario. For example, if the earliest look-ahead information with a change scenario is stored in the second storage unit of the first look-ahead storage unit, the first storage unit of the first look-ahead storage unit and the storage unit (the 0th storage unit). ) Refer to the look-ahead information. On the other hand, if the earliest look-ahead information with a change scenario is stored in the second storage unit of the second look-ahead storage unit, the first storage unit of the second look-ahead storage unit and the storage unit (the 0th storage unit). ) Refer to the look-ahead information.

In step S1329-15, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is pre-reading information equal to or higher than normal reach (loss) in the referenced pre-reading information. If there is pre-reading information of normal reach or higher (loss), the pending icon change effect execution process is terminated as if the hold icon change effect is not executed. If there is no pre-read information of normal reach or higher (loss), step S1329 Move the process to -16.

In step S1329-16, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is pre-reading information that is a big hit in the referenced pre-reading information. If there is pre-reading information that will be a big hit, it is assumed that the hold icon change effect is not executed, and the current icon change effect execution process is ended. If there is no pre-reading information that is a big hit, the process is moved to step S1329-17. ..

In step S1329-17, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the earliest look-ahead information with a change scenario is a normal change scenario. If it is a normal change scenario, the process is transferred to step S1329-18, and if it is not a normal change scenario (a story change scenario), the process is transferred to step S1329-20.

In step S1329-18, the sub CPU 130a selects the hold change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 52, and in step S1329-19, determines the hold change pattern which is the change mode of the hold icon, and holds the hold corresponding to the hold change pattern. The change pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and the current icon change effect execution process is terminated. As a result, the hold change pattern designation command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and processing for executing the hold icon change effect according to the normal change scenario is performed.

In step S1329-20, the sub CPU 130a sets a story change pattern specification command according to the story change scenario of the earliest look-ahead information with a change scenario in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current icon change effect execution process. To do. As a result, the story change pattern designation command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and processing for executing the hold icon change effect according to the story change scenario is performed.

As described above, according to the icon change effect execution process of the present embodiment, in the non-time saving game state, the first special stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) or the 1st look-ahead storage unit. While the icon change effect and the hold icon change effect based on the look-ahead information about the symbol can be executed, the look-ahead information about the second special symbol stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) or the second look-ahead storage unit can be used. The execution of the icon change effect and the hold icon change effect based on the above will be restricted (restricted). By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the variable display of the first special symbol, which is easier to execute than the variable display of the second special symbol in the non-time-saving game state, and to improve the interest of the game. Is possible.

Further, according to the icon change effect execution process of the present embodiment, in the case of a time-saving game state, the look-ahead regarding the second special symbol stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) or the second look-ahead storage unit is performed. While the icon change effect and the hold icon change effect based on the information can be executed, the icon based on the look-ahead information about the first special symbol stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) and the first look-ahead storage unit. The execution of the change effect and the hold icon change effect will be restricted (restricted). By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the variable display of the second special symbol, which is easier to execute than the variable display of the first special symbol in the time-saving game state, and to improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

Further, according to the icon change effect execution process of the present embodiment, the icon change effect is performed in the variation display (variation effect) to be executed from now on (step S1329-7, step S1329-9, step S1329-10). If the processing is performed), whether or not the first look-ahead storage unit and the second look-ahead storage unit store the look-ahead information with the change scenario, and whether or not the look-ahead information with the change scenario is one or more. Regardless of this, the hold icon change effect is not executed (execution is restricted). By doing so, the player's interest can be concentrated on the fluctuation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, according to the icon change effect execution process of the present embodiment, when the icon change effect is executed in the variable display (variable effect) to be executed from now on, the type of the icon change effect (normal change, story change). Regardless of the type of icon displayed (expectation suggestion icon, pseudo-ream suggestion icon), the hold icon change effect is not executed (execution is restricted). By doing so, the player's interest can be concentrated on the fluctuation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, according to the icon change effect execution process of the present embodiment, when a plurality of look-ahead information with a change scenario is stored in the first look-ahead storage unit in the non-time-saving game state, the change of the look-ahead information stored first is changed. The hold icon change effect corresponding to the scenario is executed, but the execution of the hold icon change effect corresponding to the change scenario of the look-ahead information stored later is restricted (restricted). By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's expectation is dispersed because the hold icon change effect is not executed for the plurality of hold icons.

Further, according to the icon change effect execution process of the present embodiment, when a plurality of look-ahead information with a change scenario is stored in the second look-ahead storage unit in the time-saving game state, it corresponds to the change scenario stored first. The hold icon change effect is executed, but the execution of the hold icon change effect corresponding to the change scenario stored later is restricted (restricted). By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's expectation is dispersed because the hold icon change effect is not executed for the plurality of hold icons.

Further, according to the icon change effect execution process of the present embodiment, even when the pre-reading information with the change scenario is stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first pre-reading storage unit in the non-time saving game state, the pre-reading information with the change scenario is stored. If the look-ahead information stored in the previous storage unit (including the storage unit) is equal to or higher than the normal reach (loss), or if it is a big hit (for the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit, the first special Regardless of whether it is for a symbol or a second special symbol), the execution of the hold icon change effect is restricted regardless of the change scenario of the look-ahead information stored in the predetermined storage unit. By doing so, it is possible to avoid inconveniences such as the player's interest in the variable effect that is higher than the normal reach executed earlier and the variable effect that becomes a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. ..

Further, according to the icon change effect execution process of the present embodiment, even when the pre-reading information with the change scenario is stored in the predetermined storage unit of the second pre-reading storage unit in the time-saving game state, it is more than that. When the look-ahead information stored in the previous storage unit (including the storage unit) is equal to or higher than the normal reach (loss), or when it is a big hit (for the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit, the first special symbol is used. Regardless of whether it is for the second special symbol or for the second special symbol), the execution of the hold icon change effect is restricted regardless of the change scenario of the look-ahead information stored in the predetermined storage unit. By doing so, it is possible to avoid inconveniences such as the player's interest in the variable effect that is higher than the normal reach executed earlier and the variable effect that becomes a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. ..

(The change pattern determination table)
FIG. 50 is a diagram showing the change pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 130b and referred to when determining the change pattern described above.

As shown in FIG. 50, in the change pattern determination table, the change mode of the icon, the effect configuration of the variation effect pattern determined in the above-mentioned variation effect pattern determination process (step S1326), and the effect configuration of each change pattern are displayed. The selection rate (%) and the determined change pattern are associated with each other, and a change effect mode when changing the icon is described as a reference.

The change effect mode when changing the icon includes a normal effect in which a change sound suggesting a change in the icon is output and the icon changes to a color with a high expectation of a big hit, and a mini character displayed on an image display device. In a mini character effect in which the icon changes to a color with a high expectation of a big hit by performing an effect that acts on (influences) the icon, and in a roulette with multiple types of options displayed on the image display device, the icon A roulette effect is set in which the icon changes to a color with a high expectation of a big hit by being selected (stopped) by an option (design) that suggests a change.

The mini character effect is a mini character A effect in which the mini character A contacts the icon, a mini character B effect in which the mini character B contacts the icon, and a contact effect in which the mini character C contacts the icon. Three types of mini character C production are set.

There are two types of roulette effects: roulette A effect, which has fewer options suggesting a change in the icon than other options, and roulette B effect, which has more options suggesting a change in the icon than other options. ing.

For example, in the case where the change mode of the icon is "white → green" and the variable effect pattern to be executed is the SPSP reach effect in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed twice, the change pattern 12 changes at a rate of 45%. The change pattern 13 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the change pattern 14 is determined at a rate of the remaining 25%.

As an example, a change effect mode when the change mode of the icon is “white → green” and the change pattern 12 is determined will be described.
In this case, at the start of the fluctuation, the icon changes from the white icon by one step to become a blue icon due to the normal change, and during the first high-speed fluctuation after the start of the fluctuation, the icon becomes blue due to the roulette A effect. It changes one step from the icon and becomes a green icon.

As the first feature of the change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 50, the change stage of the icon tends to be smaller when the mini character A effect is executed than when the mini character B effect is executed (1). On the other hand, the change stage of the icon is more likely to occur (there are many changes in two stages) when the mini character B effect is executed than when the mini character A effect is executed. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the type of mini character production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As the second feature of the change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 50, the change stage of the icon tends to be smaller when the roulette A effect is executed than when the roulette B effect is executed (1). On the other hand, the change stage of the icon is more likely to occur (there are many changes in two stages) when the roulette B effect is executed than when the roulette A effect is executed. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the type of roulette effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The third feature of the change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 50 is that when the icon changes at a plurality of timings, a different change effect is executed than the change pattern in which the same change effect is executed. The point is that the change pattern is easily determined. By doing so, the variation of the icon change effect increases, and it becomes possible to improve the fun of the game.

When the icon changes at a plurality of timings, the change pattern in which the same change effect is executed has a higher expectation of jackpot than the change pattern in which different change effects are executed. It may be vice versa.

In addition, the change pattern is determined regardless of whether or not it is a big hit, but in the case of a big hit, the change pattern in which the mini character effect or the roulette effect is executed is easily determined, and the change pattern is lost. In that case, the change pattern in which the normal effect is executed may be easily determined.

(Pseudo-ream suggestion pattern determination table)
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern determination table that is stored in the sub ROM 130b and is referred to when determining the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern described above.

As shown in FIG. 51, in the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern determination table, the type of the icon at the time of becoming the icon, the variation effect pattern determined in the above-mentioned variation effect pattern determination process (step S1326), and each pseudo. The selection rate (%) of the continuous suggestion pattern and the determined pseudo continuous suggestion pattern are associated with each other, and the change effect mode when changing the icon is described as a reference.

For example, when the type of the icon at the time of becoming the icon is "white icon" and the variation effect pattern 09 is determined, the pseudo-ream suggestion pattern 10 is determined at a rate of 50%, and 30%. The pseudo-ream suggestion pattern 11 is determined by the ratio, and the pseudo-ream suggestion pattern 12 is determined by the remaining 20%.

As an example, a change effect mode in which the pseudo-ream suggestion pattern 11 is determined when the variation effect is executed in the non-time saving game state will be described.
In this case, the icon changes from a white icon to two oval icons due to the normal effect at the start of the fluctuation, and two oval icons at the start of the revariation accompanying the execution of the first pseudo-continuous production. Is maintained, and at the start of re-variation accompanying the execution of the second pseudo-continuous production, the normal production changes to three oval icons.

Here, the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is roughly classified as follows.
(1) Possibility suggestion effect (pseudo-ream suggestion pattern 02, etc.) suggesting that the pseudo-ream effect may be executed by changing the icon to one oval icon.
(2) A post-suggestion effect (pseudo-ream suggestion pattern 10) that suggests the number of pseudo-variations (the number of pseudo-series effects) associated with the pseudo-series effect by increasing the number of oval sheets by one each time the pseudo-series effect is executed. ..
(3) A pre-suggestion effect (pseudo-ream suggestion pattern 22 or the like) that pre-suggests the number of pseudo-variations by increasing the number of oval sheets to be larger than the number of pseudo-variations associated with the pseudo-series effect before the execution of the pseudo-series effect.
(4) Prior suggestion that the number of oval sheets will be larger than the number of pseudo-variations associated with the pseudo-continuous effect before the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the number of oval sheets will increase by one if the number of pseudo-variations greater than the number of oval patterns is executed. Combined suggestion effect (pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern 11 etc.) that performs post-suggestion.

As the first feature of the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51, the case where the variation effect pattern with high jackpot expectation is determined is higher than the case where the variation effect pattern with low jackpot expectation is determined. However, it is easy to determine the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern in which the pre-suggestion effect or the compound suggestion effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player when the advance suggestion effect or the compound suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As the second feature of the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51, the variable effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed twice is determined as compared with the case where the variable effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed once is determined. It can be pointed out that it is easier to determine the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern in which the pre-suggestion effect or the compound suggestion effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player when the advance suggestion effect or the compound suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a third feature of the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51, among the variable effect patterns in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed once, the jackpot is higher than the case where the variable effect pattern with a low jackpot expectation is determined. It can be pointed out that it is easier to determine the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern in which the pre-suggestion effect or the compound suggestion effect is executed when the variable effect pattern with a high expectation is determined. By doing so, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player when the advance suggestion effect or the compound suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fourth feature of the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51, among the variable effect patterns in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed twice, the jackpot is higher than the case where the variable effect pattern with a low jackpot expectation is determined. It can be pointed out that it is easier to determine the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern in which the pre-suggestion effect or the compound suggestion effect is executed when the variable effect pattern with a high expectation is determined. By doing so, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player when the advance suggestion effect or the compound suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fifth feature of the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51, when a variable effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed three times is determined, only the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern in which the prior suggestion effect is executed is determined. There are points to be decided. By doing so, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player when the advance suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As the sixth feature of the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51, when the variable effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed once is determined, the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern in which the compound suggestion effect is not executed is determined. On the other hand, when the variable effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed twice is determined, the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern in which the compound suggestion effect is executed can be determined. By doing so, it is possible to increase the variation of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect according to the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

When the variable effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed twice is determined, the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern in which the compound suggestion effect is executed is not determined or is difficult to determine, while the pseudo-continuous effect is performed three times. When the variation effect pattern to be performed is determined, the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern in which the compound suggestion effect is executed may be determined or may be easily determined.

Further, when the variable effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed once is determined, only the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern in which the post-suggestion effect is executed is determined, and the variable effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice is determined. If it is determined, the pseudo-sequential suggestion pattern in which the post-suggestion effect is executed may not be determined, but the pseudo-sequential suggestion pattern in which the pre-suggestion effect or the compound suggestion effect is executed may be determined.

Further, when the variable effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed twice or three times is determined, the pre-suggestion effect or the compound suggestion effect is executed without determining the pseudo-continuous suggestion pattern in which the post-suggestion effect is executed. The pseudo-ream suggestion pattern to be performed may be determined.

(Pending change pattern determination table)
FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a hold change pattern determination table that is stored in the sub ROM 130b and is referred to when determining the hold change pattern described above.

As shown in FIG. 52, the hold change pattern determination table includes the change mode of the hold icon, the change effect pattern determined in the above-mentioned variation effect pattern determination table (step S1326), and the selection rate of each hold change pattern (step S1326). %) And the determined hold change pattern are associated with each other, and the change effect mode when changing the hold icon is described as a reference.

The change effect mode when changing the hold icon includes a normal effect in which a change sound suggesting a change in the hold icon is output and the hold icon changes to a color with a high expectation of a big hit, and a mini character displayed on the image display device. A mini character effect that changes the hold icon to a color with high expectation for big hits by performing an effect that acts (influences) on the hold icon, and a hold icon in a roulette that has multiple types of options displayed on the image display device. A roulette effect is set in which the hold icon changes to a color with a high expectation of a big hit by stopping with an option that suggests a change.

There are two types of mini character effects: a mini character C effect in which the mini character C makes contact with the hold icon, and a mini character D effect in which the mini character D makes contact with the hold icon. The mini character C effect and the mini character D effect are basically the same mode as the mini character A effect and the mini character B effect that change the icon, except that the icon to be changed is different.

In the case of the hold icon change effect, there are fewer types of mini character effects than in the case of the icon change effect, but the types of mini character effects may be the same, and the mini characters may be the same as in the case of the icon change effect. You may increase the types of production.

There are two types of roulette effects: roulette C effect, which has fewer options suggesting a change in the hold icon than other options, and roulette D effect, which has more options suggesting a change in the hold icon than other options. ing.

For example, when the change mode of the hold icon is "blue → green" and the variation effect pattern 01 (normal variation) is determined, the hold change pattern 15 is determined at a rate of 30%, and 25%. The pending change pattern 16 is determined at a rate, the pending change pattern 17 is determined at a rate of 25%, the pending change pattern 18 is determined at a rate of 10%, and the pending change pattern 19 is determined at a rate of the remaining 10%. It has become so.

As an example, a change effect mode when the change mode of the hold icon is “blue → green” and the hold change pattern 18 is determined will be described.
In this case, the hold icon remains the blue icon at the start of the fluctuation, and the target hold icon is changed by one step from the blue icon to become the green icon by the roulette C effect during the high-speed fluctuation.

As the first feature of the hold change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 52, the expectation suggestion icon having a higher jackpot expectation than when the hold icon changes to an expectation suggestion icon (for example, a blue icon) having a lower jackpot expectation. When the icon changes to (for example, a green icon or a red icon), it is easier to determine the pending change pattern in which the mini character effect or the roulette effect is executed (it is difficult to execute the normal effect). By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the type of hold icon change effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As the second feature of the hold change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 52, the change stage of the hold icon tends to be smaller when the mini character C effect is executed than when the mini character D effect is executed (1). On the other hand, the change stage of the hold icon is more likely to occur (there are many changes in two stages) when the mini character D effect is executed than when the mini character C effect is executed. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the type of mini character production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a third feature of the hold change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 52, the change stage of the hold icon tends to be smaller when the roulette C effect is executed than when the roulette D effect is executed (1). On the other hand, the change stage of the hold icon is more likely to occur when the roulette D effect is executed than when the roulette C effect is executed (there are many changes in two stages). Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the type of roulette effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Details of mini character production and roulette production)
Here, the details of the mini character production and the roulette production will be described.

First, the details of the mini character A production and the mini character B production that are expected to change the icon will be described.

For the contact effects of the mini character A effect and the mini character B effect, a weak contact effect in which the corresponding mini character makes a weak contact with the icon and a strong contact effect in which the corresponding mini character makes a strong contact with the icon are set.

If the icon does not change, the weak contact effect is executed, and if the icon changes by one step, the weak contact effect is easier to execute than the strong contact effect (7: 3 or 10: When the icon changes in a plurality of stages (ratio of 0 mag), the strong contact effect is easier to execute than the weak contact effect (ratio of 3: 7 or 0:10).

The contact effect of the mini character C effect includes a medium contact effect in which the corresponding mini character makes a medium contact with the icon, and the medium contact effect is now executed regardless of whether the icon changes or does not change. ing.

Therefore, the degree of expectation that the icon changes is mini character A production <mini character B production, and the degree of expectation that the icon changes to the icon with high jackpot expectation is also mini character A production <mini character B production. The degree of expectation that the icon changes in multiple stages is also mini character A production <mini character B production.

Next, the details of the mini character C effect and the mini character D effect that are expected to change the hold icon will be described.

As the contact effect of the mini character C effect and the mini character D effect, a weak contact effect in which the corresponding mini character makes a weak contact with the hold icon and a strong contact effect in which the corresponding mini character makes a strong contact with the hold icon are set.

If the hold icon does not change, the weak contact effect is executed, and if the hold icon changes by one step, the weak contact effect is easier to execute than the strong contact effect (7: 3 or 10: When the hold icon changes in a plurality of stages (ratio of 0 mag), the strong contact effect is easier to execute than the weak contact effect (ratio of 3: 7 or 0:10).

Therefore, the expectation that the hold icon changes is mini character C production <mini character D production, and the expectation that the hold icon changes to a hold icon with high jackpot expectation is also mini character C production <mini character D production, and is on hold. The degree of expectation that the icon changes in multiple stages is also mini character C production <mini character D production.

Next, the roulette A effect and the roulette B effect that make the icon expected to change will be described.

In the roulette A production, there is one normal (first display mode) "promotion" option that suggests that the icon changes, and it suggests that the icon may change and may change in multiple stages. Roulette will be performed with a total of five options, one for the "promotion" option in the double box (second display mode) and three for the "x" or "?" Option that suggests that the icon will not change. It has become.

Then, if the icon does not change, "x" or "?" Is finally selected, and if the icon changes by one step, the normal "promotion" is finally double-enclosed. It is easier to select than "promotion" of (7: 3 or 10: 0, etc.), and if the icon changes in multiple stages, it will eventually be double-enclosed "promotion" rather than normal "promotion". Is easier to select (ratio of 3: 7, 0:10, etc.).

In the roulette B effect, there are two normal (first display modes) "promotion" options that suggest that the icon changes, and that the icon may change and may change in multiple stages2. Roulette will be performed with a total of 5 options, one for the two "promotion" options in the double box (second display mode) and one for the "x" or "?" Option that suggests that the icon will not change. It has become.

Then, when the icon changes by one step, the normal "promotion" is finally easier to be selected than the double-enclosed "promotion" (ratio of 7: 3 or 10: 0, etc.). When the icon changes in multiple stages, it is easier to finally select the double-enclosed "promotion" than the normal "promotion" (ratio of 3: 7, 0:10, etc.).

Therefore, the degree of expectation that the icon changes is roulette A production <roulette B production, and the degree of expectation that the icon changes to the icon with high jackpot expectation is also roulette A production <roulette B production. The degree of expectation that the icon changes in multiple stages is also roulette A production <roulette B production.

Next, the details of the roulette C effect and the roulette D effect that are expected to change the hold icon will be described.

In the roulette C effect, there is one normal (first display mode) "change" option that suggests that the hold icon changes, and it suggests that the hold icon may change and change in multiple stages. Roulette is performed with a total of five options, one for the "change" option in the double box (second display mode) and three for the "x" or "?" Option that suggests that the hold icon does not change. It has become.

Then, if the hold icon does not change, "x" or "?" Is finally selected, and if the hold icon changes by one step, the normal "promotion" is finally double-enclosed. It is easier to select than "promotion" of (7: 3 or 10: 0, etc.), and if the hold icon changes in multiple stages, finally "promotion" in a double box than normal "promotion" Is easier to select (ratio of 3: 7, 0:10, etc.).

In the roulette D effect, there are two normal (first display modes) "change" options that suggest that the hold icon changes, and that the hold icon may change and change in multiple stages 2 Roulette will be performed with a total of 5 options, one for the "promotion" option in the double box (second display mode) and one for the "x" or "?" Option that suggests that the hold icon will not change. It has become.

Then, when the hold icon changes by one step, the normal "promotion" is finally easier to be selected than the double-boxed "promotion" (ratio of 7: 3 or 10: 0, etc.) and is held. When the icon changes in multiple stages, it is easier to finally select the double-enclosed "promotion" than the normal "promotion" (ratio of 3: 7, 0:10, etc.).

Therefore, the expectation that the hold icon changes is roulette C effect <roulette D effect, and the expectation that the hold icon changes to a hold icon with high jackpot expectation is also roulette C effect <roulette D effect. The degree of expectation that the icon changes in multiple stages is also roulette C production <roulette D production.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the roulette effect, the display mode (characters) of the option suggesting that the icon changes (“promotion”) and the option suggesting that the hold icon changes (“change”). ) Is different. By doing so, when the roulette effect is executed, it becomes easier for the player to grasp whether the icon changes or the hold icon changes, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the content of the options other than the options suggesting that the icon changes (the number of “x” and “?”, Etc.), that is, the content other than the options finally selected in the roulette effect, The icon is designed to indicate the degree of expectation that it will change. By doing so, it is possible to predict the degree of expectation that the icon will change from the options set in the roulette, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the mini character production, the mini character (mini character A, mini character B) acting on the icon and the mini character (mini character C, mini character D) acting on the hold icon are different. By doing so, when the mini character effect is executed, it becomes easy for the player to grasp whether the icon changes or the hold icon changes, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Example of holding icon change effect)
An example of the effect of the hold icon change effect executed in the non-time saving game state (normal game state) will be described with reference to FIG. 53.

First, the final mode of the icon is a red icon by receiving the first start opening prize designation command transmitted when the number of reserved first special figures increases to "3" based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45. Therefore, it is assumed that the normal change scenario 33 is determined.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 53A, a white icon is additionally displayed on the third display unit 70C3 of the first hold icon display area 70C. It is assumed that the change scenario is not set in the look-ahead information corresponding to the white icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 and the second display unit 70C2.

Next, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the variation effect pattern 01 and the hold change pattern 9 are determined with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation effect two before the variation is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 70C is shifted one by one toward the icon display area 70E, so that the hold icon displayed in the first display unit 70C1 becomes the icon. It changes to TI, and the three effect symbols 70a are displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the roulette image RG is displayed at the right end of the screen of the first image display device 70, and the roulette C effect (selection effect) is started. Specifically, under the letter of roulette chance, there are two "x" options that suggest that the icon does not change, and the normal (first display mode) "change" that suggests that the hold icon changes. Two choices of, and one choice of "?" Suggesting that the icon does not change are displayed, and the roulette is started when each choice lights up in order.

Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the roulette wheel, the second normal (first display mode) "change" option from the left end lights up ( When the roulette wheel is stopped (selected), the effect image generated from the lit "change" option acts on the white icon displayed in the second display unit 70C2 of the first hold icon display area 70C and changes to a blue icon. By doing so, the hold icon change effect is executed, and the roulette image RG is deleted.

After that, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed in the loss mode "713" along with the stop display of the first special symbol, the variation effect ends and is displayed in the icon display area 70E. The icon TI that has been displayed is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 53 (e), the variation effect pattern 01 and the hold change pattern 29 are determined with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation effect one before one variation is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 70C is shifted one by one toward the icon display area 70E, so that the hold icon displayed in the first display unit 70C1 becomes the icon. It changes to TI, and the three effect symbols 70a are displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the roulette image RG is displayed at the right end of the screen of the first image display device 70, and the roulette D effect (selection effect) is started. Specifically, under the letter of roulette chance, there is one "x" option that suggests that the icon does not change, and the normal (first display mode) "change" that suggests that the hold icon changes. Two options are displayed, and two "change" options in a double box (second display mode) are displayed, suggesting that the hold icon may change in multiple stages, and each option lights up in order. Roulette is started by doing.

Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (f), when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the roulette wheel, the "change" option of the third double box (second display mode) from the left end lights up. When the roulette wheel is stopped (selected), the effect image generated from the "change" option in the double box that lights up acts on the blue icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C. Then, by changing to a red icon, the hold icon change effect is executed, and the roulette image RG is deleted.

After that, as shown in FIG. 53 (g), when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed in the loss mode "114" along with the stop display of the first special symbol, the variation effect ends and is displayed in the icon display area 70E. The icon TI that has been displayed is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 53 (h), with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation effect that is the variation by the variation effect pattern 11 is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 70C is shifted one by one toward the icon display area 70E, so that the hold icon displayed in the first display unit 70C1 becomes the icon. It changes to TI, and the three effect symbols 70a are displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

In this way, in the roulette effect when the hold icon changes, the option "change" suggesting that the hold icon changes is selected (stopped), so that the player can easily recognize that the hold icon changes. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, since the roulette effect is executed during the high-speed fluctuation of the effect symbol 70a, the player pays more attention to the roulette than when it is executed during the reach effect, and the effect of the roulette effect can be improved. It will be possible.

(Example of the icon change effect)
An example of the effect of the icon change effect executed in the non-time saving game state (normal game state) will be described with reference to FIG. 54.

First, the final mode of the icon is a red icon by receiving the first start opening prize designation command transmitted when the number of reserved first special figures increases to "1" based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45. Therefore, it is assumed that the normal change scenario 28 is determined.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 54A, a white icon is additionally displayed on the first display unit 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C.

Next, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), the variation effect pattern 11 and the change pattern 20 are determined at the start of the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation effect that becomes the variation is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C is changed to the icon TI by shifting to the icon display area 70E, and the three effect symbols 70a are high-speed. Variable display with.

After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the roulette image RG is displayed at the right end of the screen of the first image display device 70, and the roulette B effect (selection effect) is started. Specifically, under the character of roulette chance, there is one "x" option that suggests that the icon does not change, and the normal (first display mode) "promotion" that suggests that the icon changes. Two options are displayed, and two "promotion" options in a double box (second display mode) are displayed, suggesting that the icon may change in multiple stages, and each option lights up in order. Roulette is started by doing.

Then, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the roulette wheel, the "promotion" option of the third double box (second display mode) from the left end lights up. When the roulette wheel is stopped (selected), the effect image generated from the lit "promotion" option acts on the white icon displayed in the icon display area 70E and changes to a green icon, thereby changing the icon. The effect is executed and the roulette image RG is erased.

After that, as shown in FIG. 54 (d), after the two left and right effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped, the one effect symbol in the center temporarily stops "NEXT", which is a pseudo-continuous symbol suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. Then, the first pseudo-continuous production is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 54 (e), when the three temporarily stopped effect symbols 70a start re-variation and display fluctuations at high speed, the green icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is changed by the normal effect. By changing to a red icon, the icon change effect is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 54 (f), after the two left and right effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped, the one effect symbol in the center temporarily stops the pseudo-continuous symbol "NEXT" suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. Then, the second pseudo-continuous production is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 54 (g), the three temporarily stopped effect symbols 70a start re-variation and display fluctuations at high speed, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, left and right as shown in FIG. 54 (h). When the two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped at "7", the normal reach effect is started, and then the character SP reach effect is executed with the development effect.

In this way, in the roulette effect when the icon changes, the option "promotion" suggesting that the icon changes is selected (stopped), so that the player can easily recognize that the icon changes. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, since the roulette effect is executed during the high-speed fluctuation of the effect symbol 70a, the player pays more attention to the roulette than when it is executed during the reach effect, and the effect of the roulette effect can be improved. It will be possible.

The display mode of the "promotion" or "change" option of the first display mode and the "promotion" or "change" option of the second display mode in the roulette effect were different depending on the number of characters enclosed. The display mode may be different depending on the color of the promoted characters, the promoted font, the promoted background color, and the like.

In addition, the option of "change" was not set among the options in the roulette A effect and the roulette B effect that expect the icon to change, but for example, in the roulette A effect, a double box (second display) was set. Instead of the "promotion" option of the mode), the normal (first display mode) "change" option may be set, or in the roulette B production, the normal (first display mode) "promotion" option may be set. Instead of one option, a normal (first display mode) "change" option may be set.

In addition, the option of "promotion" was not set among the options in the roulette C production and the roulette D production that expect the hold icon to change, but for example, in the roulette C production, a double box (second display) was not set. Instead of the "change" option of the mode), the normal (first display mode) "promotion" option may be set, or in the roulette D effect, the normal (first display mode) "change" option may be set. Instead of one option, the usual (first display mode) "promotion" option may be set.

(Production example 1 in which the execution of the icon change effect is restricted)
An effect example 1 in which the execution of the icon change effect is restricted in the non-time-saving game state will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 to 57.

First, a white icon corresponding to the look-ahead information without a change scenario of the storage unit (0th storage unit) is displayed in the icon display area 70E, and the first display unit 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C is displayed. , The white icon before the change corresponding to the look-ahead information of the first storage unit of the first look-ahead storage unit 08 is displayed, and the second display unit 70C2 displays the look-ahead information without the change scenario of the second storage unit. It is assumed that the corresponding white icon is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 55 (a), when the game ball wins a prize in the first start opening 45 and receives the first start opening prize designation command during the execution of the variation effect, the icon final mode is a green icon in the third storage unit. Therefore, the look-ahead information of the normal change scenario 23 is stored, and the hold icon is additionally displayed on the third display unit 70C3.

In this case, since the look-ahead information of the change scenario 08 is stored in the first storage unit before the third storage unit, whether the icon corresponding to the look-ahead information is before or after the change to the special icon. Regardless of whether or not, the hold icon of the third display unit 70C3 is restricted (restricted) from the execution of the hold icon change effect, and the white icon, which is a normal icon, is displayed regardless of the change scenario. Become.

Next, when the game ball wins a prize in the first start opening 45 and receives the first start opening prize designation command when the variable effect being executed ends, the final mode of the icon in the fourth storage unit is usually a red icon. The look-ahead information of the change scenario 37 is stored, and the hold icon is additionally displayed on the fourth display unit 70C4.

In this case, since the look-ahead information of the normal change scenario 23 is stored in the third storage unit before the fourth storage unit and the look-ahead information of the normal change scenario 08 is stored in the first storage unit, the look-ahead information is supported. Regardless of whether the icon to be displayed is before or after the change to the special icon, the hold icon of the fourth display unit 70C4 is restricted (restricted) from the execution of the hold icon change effect, and the change scenario. Regardless of this, the white icon, which is a normal icon, will be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed in the loss mode "365" along with the stop display of the first special symbol, the variation effect ends and is displayed in the icon display area 70E. The icon TI corresponding to the pre-reading information without the change scenario that has been performed is deleted. In addition, the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) is cleared.

After that, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), the variation effect pattern 06 (character SP reach effect) and the change pattern 04 are determined and the variation effect is started with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol. Specifically, the look-ahead information stored in the first look-ahead storage unit is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C in response to shifting one by one toward the storage unit (0th storage unit). The held icons that have been set are shifted one by one toward the icon display area 70E, and the three effect symbols 70a are variablely displayed at high speed.

At this time, by shifting from the first display unit 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C to the icon display area 70E, the white icon that became the icon TI changes to a blue icon by the normal effect, so that the icon change effect is produced. Is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (d), after the character SP reach effect is executed, when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed in the reach loss mode "343" along with the stop display of the first special symbol, the variable effect is produced. Is finished, and the icon TI corresponding to the normal change scenario 08 displayed in the icon display area 70E is deleted.

Further, since the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) is cleared at this timing, the icon change effect based on the look-ahead information with the change scenario stored in the first look-ahead storage unit is next. Will be allowed (the regulation will be lifted).

Next, as shown in FIG. 56A, the variation effect pattern 03 and the hold change pattern 21 are determined with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation effect is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C corresponds to the look-ahead information stored in the first look-ahead storage unit being shifted one by one toward the storage unit. The three effect symbols 70a are variablely displayed at high speed by shifting one by one toward the icon display area 70E.

At this time, the hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C is changed to the icon TI by shifting to the icon display area 70E. Further, the hold icon change effect is executed by changing the white icon shifted from the second display unit 70C2 to the first display unit 70C1 to a green icon by the normal effect.

Originally, when the normal change scenario 23 is set and the pending change pattern 21 is determined at the start of the variation effect, when shifting from the second display unit 70C2 to the first display unit 70C1. It should change from the blue icon to the green icon, but until the previous variation effect was completed, the execution of the hold icon change effect was restricted (restricted) and remained the white icon, so normal change scenario 23 and hold Along with the change pattern 21, the white icon has changed to a green icon in the fluctuation effect that is one change before this time.

Further, since the look-ahead information of the normal change scenario 23 is stored in the first storage unit before the second storage unit in which the look-ahead information of the normal change scenario 37 is stored, it corresponds to the look-ahead information of the normal change scenario 23. Regardless of whether the icon to be displayed is before or after the change to the special icon, the hold icon of the second display unit 70C2 is restricted (restricted) from the execution of the hold icon change effect, and the change scenario. Regardless of this, the display with the white icon, which is a normal icon, will be maintained.

Then, as shown in FIG. 56B, when the three effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the loss mode "418" along with the stop display of the first special symbol, the variation effect ends and is displayed in the icon display area 70E. The icon TI corresponding to the pre-reading information without the change scenario is deleted.

After that, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the variation effect pattern 06 (character SP reach effect) is determined and the variation effect is started with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C corresponds to the look-ahead information stored in the first look-ahead storage unit being shifted one by one toward the storage unit. The three effect symbols 70a are variablely displayed at high speed by shifting one by one toward the icon display area 70E.

At this time, the green icon that has become the icon TI by shifting from the first display unit 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C to the icon display area 70E remains a green icon without executing the icon change effect. To maintain.

Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), after the character SP reach effect is executed, when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed in the reach loss mode "565" along with the stop display of the first special symbol, the variable effect is produced. Is finished, and the icon TI corresponding to the normal change scenario 23 displayed in the icon display area 70E is deleted.

Further, since the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) is cleared at this timing, it is permissible to execute the icon change effect based on the change scenario stored in the first look-ahead storage unit. (Regulation will be lifted).

Next, as shown in FIG. 57 (a), the variation effect pattern 21 and the change pattern 12 are determined with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation effect is started. Specifically, the first hold icon display area 70C corresponds to the shift of the look-ahead information stored in the first storage unit of the first look-ahead storage unit to the storage unit (0th storage unit). 1 The hold icon displayed on the display unit 70C1 shifts to the icon display area 70E, and the three effect symbols 70a are variablely displayed at high speed.

At this time, by shifting from the first display unit 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C to the icon display area 70E, the icon changes to the icon TI, and by changing to a green icon by the normal effect, the icon change effect changes. Will be executed.

Originally, when the normal change scenario 37 is set and the change pattern 12 is determined at the start of the variation effect, when shifting from the first display unit 70C1 to the icon display area 70E. It should change from the blue icon to the green icon, but since the execution of the hold icon change effect was restricted (restricted) and remained the white icon until the previous variation effect was completed, the normal change scenario 37 and the relevant The white icon changes to the green icon at once along the change pattern 12.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57B, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the variation effect, the roulette image RG is displayed at the right end of the screen of the first image display device 70, and the roulette A effect (selection effect) is displayed. ) Is started, and roulette (change display) is started when each option lights up in order.

After that, when the game ball wins the first starting port 45 and receives the first starting opening winning designation command, the first storage unit stores the look-ahead information of the normal change scenario 19 with the final aspect of the icon being a green icon. , The hold icon will be additionally displayed on the first display unit 70C1.

In this case, since the look-ahead information of the change scenario 25 (which becomes a big hit when the SPSP reach effect is executed) is stored in the storage unit before the first storage unit, the icon corresponding to the look-ahead information is a special icon. Regardless of whether it is before or after the change to, the hold icon of the first display unit 70C1 is restricted (restricted) from the execution of the hold icon change effect, and is a normal icon regardless of the change scenario. It will be displayed with a white icon.

Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the roulette wheel, the second normal (first display mode) "promotion" option from the left end lights up (selected) and the roulette wheel is "promoted". When stopped at the option, the effect image generated from the lit "promotion" option acts on the green icon displayed in the icon display area 70E and changes to a red icon, so that the icon change effect is executed and the roulette is executed. The image RG is erased.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the effect symbol 70a forming the reach state is reduced and displayed in the upper right part of the screen to execute the SP reach effect, and then the ally character MC and the enemy character TC are executed in the center of the screen. The SPSP reach production is performed in which the characters battle with each other. At this time, the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C and the icon display area 70E are temporarily hidden (display is interrupted), but the execution of the hold icon change effect is restricted (restricted). Keep it as it is.

After that, when the SPSP reach effect is completed and the three effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the reach loss mode "565", the same icons as before being hidden in the first hold icon display area 70C and the icon display area 70E are redisplayed. However, the execution of the hold icon change effect remains regulated (restricted).

Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (d), when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed in the reach loss mode "565" along with the stop display of the first special symbol, the variation effect ends and the icon display area 70E is re-displayed. The displayed icon is deleted.

Further, since the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) is cleared at this timing, the icon change effect based on the look-ahead information with the change scenario stored in the first look-ahead storage unit is next. Will be allowed (the regulation will be lifted).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of special icons displayed in the icon display area (first hold icon display area 70C, second hold icon display area 70D, the icon display area 70E) is limited to one. It has become. By doing so, it becomes easy for the player to concentrate on one variable effect, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when an icon having a change scenario (change to a special icon is determined) is already displayed in the icon display area 70E and / or the hold icon display area, the hold icon display area is displayed. When additionally displaying a hold icon with a change scenario, the execution of the hold icon change effect is restricted (restricted) regardless of the change scenario of the look-ahead information corresponding to the hold icon to be additionally displayed, and the normal icon (white icon) is displayed. It will be additionally displayed. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the icon change effect is executed for the icon displayed earlier, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the icon having a change scenario (change to a special icon is determined) is displayed in the icon display area 70E, the hold icon with the change scenario is displayed in the hold icon display area. Even if there are a plurality of icons, the execution of the hold icon change effect for the plurality of hold icons is restricted (restricted), and the normal icon (white) is displayed. It is possible to maintain the expectation that the icon change effect is executed for the icon displayed earlier, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the hold icon with the change scenario is additionally displayed in the hold icon display area, the icon with the change scenario is already displayed in the icon display area 70E and / or the hold icon display area. Regardless of whether the icon with the change scenario is before or after the change to the special icon, the execution of the hold icon change effect is restricted (restricted) and the normal icon (white icon) is additionally displayed. Will be. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the icon change effect is executed for the normally displayed icon, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the icon with the change scenario is deleted by the end of the change effect and the next change effect is started, the icon change effect is executed for the icon with the change scenario displayed first. While it is allowed, the execution of the icon change effect for the icon with the change scenario displayed after the next will be restricted (restricted), and the icon change for the icon with the change scenario that is allowed to execute the icon change effect When executing the effect, the icon change effect is executed according to the stage of the change scenario. By doing so, the change scenario displayed first is not wasted, and the icon change effect is not executed for a plurality of icons, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It becomes.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the special icon is displayed in the icon display area 70E, the special effect is hidden by executing a specific effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect) in the variable effect. Even if the icon change effect is restricted (restricted) for the hold icon with the change scenario displayed in the hold icon display area, the normal icon (white icon) is maintained. By doing so, the player's expectation for the variable effect during execution is not reduced, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Production example 2 in which the execution of the icon change effect is restricted)
An effect example 2 in which the execution of the icon change effect is restricted before and after the jackpot game will be described with reference to FIGS. 58 to 60.

As shown in FIG. 58 (a), in the first image display device 70, the three effect symbols 70a are variablely displayed at high speed and the variable effect is executed. At this time, in the icon display area 70E, a red icon corresponding to the look-ahead information of the normal change scenario 25 of the storage unit (0th storage unit) is displayed.

At this time, when the game ball wins the first start opening 45 and receives the first start opening prize designation command, the first storage unit stores the look-ahead information of the normal change scenario 19 with the icon final mode being the green icon. Therefore, the hold icon is additionally displayed on the first display unit 70C1.

In this case, since the look-ahead information of the normal change scenario 25 is stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) before the first storage unit, the icon corresponding to the look-ahead information is before the change to the special icon. Regardless of whether it is after the change or after the change, the hold icon of the first display unit 70C1 is restricted (restricted) from the execution of the hold icon change effect, and the white icon, which is a normal icon, is displayed regardless of the change scenario. Will be done.

Next, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), after the SP reach effect executed with the effect symbol 70a forming the reach state reduced and displayed in the upper right of the screen, the ally character MC and the enemy are in the center of the screen. The SPSP reach effect in which the character TC battles is executed. At this time, the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C and the icon display area 70E are temporarily hidden (display is interrupted), but the execution of the hold icon change effect remains restricted. To maintain.

After that, when the SPSP reach effect is completed and the three effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the jackpot mode "555", the icons are redisplayed in the first hold icon display area 70C and the icon display area 70E, but the hold icon changes. The performance of the production remains regulated.

After that, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode "555" along with the stop display of the first special symbol, the variation effect ends and the icon display area 70E is displayed again. The displayed icon is deleted.

In addition, since the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) is cleared at this timing, it is permissible to execute the icon change effect based on the change scenario stored in the look-ahead storage unit (regulation is lifted). ) Will be done.

Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), when the jackpot game is started, the round game is started after the opening effect is executed, and the round effect image is displayed on the first image display device 70.

At this timing, when the game ball wins the second start opening 47 and receives the second start opening prize designation command, the icon final mode is the white icon in the first storage section of the second look-ahead storage section, and there is no change scenario. Look-ahead information is stored.

Since the first hold icon display area 70C, the second hold icon display area 70D, and the icon display area 70E do not exist during the jackpot game, the icon is not displayed in these display areas and the hold icon is not displayed. The execution of the change effect and the icon change effect is substantially restricted (restricted).

After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (a), when the final round game in the jackpot game is completed, the ending effect is started, and the ending effect image is displayed on the first image display device 70.

Then, when the game shifts to the high-accuracy time-short game state after the jackpot game ends, the second hold icon display area 70D and the icon display area 70E appear, and a white icon appears in the first display unit 70D1 of the second hold icon display area 70D. Is displayed. At this time, the execution of the icon change effect based on the look-ahead information stored in the second look-ahead storage unit is permitted (regulation is released).

Since the first hold icon display area 70C does not appear in the high-accuracy time-short game state, the first hold icon is not displayed, and the change scenario of the look-ahead information stored in the first look-ahead storage unit is concerned. However, the execution of the icon change effect for the icon corresponding to this look-ahead information is restricted (restricted).

Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), the variation effect pattern 13 (long variation effect) is determined and the variation effect is started with the start of the variation display of the second special symbol. Specifically, the look-ahead information stored in the first storage unit of the second look-ahead storage unit shifts to the storage unit, and the hold icon displayed in the first display unit 70D1 of the second hold icon display area 70D. Shifts to the icon display area 70E, and the three effect symbols 70a are variablely displayed at high speed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (c), when the game ball wins a prize in the second start opening 47 and receives the second start opening prize designation command, the icon final mode is displayed in the first storage section of the second look-ahead storage section. The blue icon is used to store the look-ahead information of the normal change scenario 09, and the hold icon is additionally displayed on the first display unit 70D1 of the second hold icon display area 70D.

In this case, since the look-ahead information having the change scenario is not stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) which is the storage unit before the first storage unit of the second look-ahead storage unit, the normal change scenario 09 is followed. A blue icon is displayed on the first display unit 70D1 of the second hold icon display area 70D.

Then, as shown in 59 (d), when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed in the loss mode "456" along with the stop display of the second special symbol, the variation effect ends and is displayed in the icon display area 70E. The icon TI corresponding to the pre-reading information without the change scenario is deleted. In addition, the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) is also cleared.

After that, as shown in FIG. 60A, the variation effect pattern 17 (character SP reach effect) is determined and the variation effect is started with the start of the variation display of the second special symbol. Specifically, the second hold icon display area 70D corresponds to the shift of the look-ahead information stored in the first storage unit of the second look-ahead storage unit to the storage unit (0th storage unit). 1 The hold icon displayed on the display unit 70D1 shifts to the icon display area 70E, and the three effect symbols 70a are variablely displayed at high speed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 60B, when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed in the reach loss mode "565" along with the stop display of the second special symbol, the variation effect ends and is displayed in the icon display area 70E. The icon TI corresponding to the normal change scenario 09 that has been performed is deleted.

Further, since the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) is cleared at this timing, the icon change effect when the look-ahead information with a change scenario is stored in the second look-ahead storage unit next. Will be allowed (the regulation will be lifted).

After that, as shown in FIG. 60 (c), the variation effect pattern 18 is determined and the variation effect is started with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol. Specifically, a white icon appears in the icon display area 70E in response to the shift of the look-ahead information stored in the first storage unit of the first look-ahead storage unit to the storage unit (0th storage unit). It is displayed, and the three effect symbols 70a are variablely displayed at high speed.

At this time, since the game is in a high-accuracy time-short game state, the look-ahead information corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed with an icon change effect for the icon corresponding to the look-ahead information (here, the icon TI) regardless of the change scenario. Will be regulated (restricted).

Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (d), when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed in the reach loss mode "141" with the stop of the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation effect ends and the icon display area 70E The icon TI corresponding to the look-ahead information with the change scenario displayed in is deleted. In addition, the look-ahead information stored in the storage unit (0th storage unit) is also cleared.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the icon change effect for the icon with the change scenario is restricted (restricted) during the jackpot game. By doing so, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without hindering the player's feeling of excitement and accomplishment for the jackpot game.

During the jackpot game before shifting to the high-accuracy time-short game state, the execution of the icon change effect for the first hold icon with the change scenario is restricted (restricted), but the icon change for the second hold icon with the change scenario. Execution of the production may be allowed. In this case, it is preferable to display the second hold icon at a specific timing during the jackpot game (for example, during the interval effect or the ending effect), and execute the icon change effect for the second hold icon.

Further, in the present embodiment, the hold icon with the change scenario, which is in the non-time saving game state and is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C immediately before the execution of the big hit game, is in the time saving game state after the end of the big hit game. Then, the execution of the icon change effect will be maintained as regulated (restricted). By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the time-saving game state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is likely to be executed.

By displaying the icon with the change scenario in the icon display area 70E, even if the execution of the hold icon change effect is restricted (restricted), the hold icon does not change. Mini-character C production with lower expectation that the hold icon changes than D production) and / or roulette production of Gase (roulette C production with lower expectation that the hold icon changes than roulette D production) May be good. In that case, the mini character effect and / or the roulette effect may be executed at a lower rate than when the execution of the icon change effect for the hold icon is not regulated (restricted), or the mini character effect and / or may be executed at a higher rate. You may want to perform a roulette effect.

(Example of pseudo-continuous suggestion effect over multiple variable effects)
An example of the effect of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect over a plurality of variable effects by the oval icon as the pseudo-continuous suggestion icon will be described with reference to FIG. 61.

First, using FIG. 61 (a), the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed when the possibility suggestion effect is executed in the variation effect before one change, and the post-suggestion effect described above is executed in the change effect that becomes the change. An example of production will be described.

First, when the game ball wins in the first starting port 45 at the timing of T1 during the fluctuation effect before the two fluctuations started at the timing of T0, the second display unit 70C2 of the first hold icon display area 70C is white. An additional icon is displayed.

Then, when the fluctuation effect one change before is started at the timing of T2, the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C are shifted one by one toward the icon display area 70E. At this time, the white icon shifted to the first display unit 70C1 is changed to an oval icon of one oval by the normal effect, so that the possibility that the pseudo continuous effect may be executed is made and the pseudo is performed. The continuous suggestion production is started.

Next, when the variation effect (variation effect pattern 11) that becomes the variation is started at the timing of T3, one hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C is directed toward the icon display area 70E. The oval icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 changes to the icon TI.

After that, at the timing of T5 when the re-variation of the three effect symbols 70a by the first pseudo-continuous effect started at the timing of T4 starts, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E becomes oval by the normal effect. By changing to two oval icons, it is suggested after the fact that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once (the second pseudo-variation is started).

After that, at the timing of T7 when the re-variation of the three effect symbols 70a by the second pseudo-continuous effect started at the timing of T6 starts, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E becomes oval by the normal effect. By changing to three oval icons, it is suggested after the fact that the pseudo-continuous production is executed twice (the third pseudo-variation is started).

Then, from the timing of T7 to the timing of T9, the three oval icons are maintained as they are, and when the SP reach effect is started at the timing of T9, the oval icons displayed in the icon display area 70E are temporarily displayed. It is hidden (display is interrupted), and the oval icon is redisplayed when the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T11.

After that, when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed at the timing of T12, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect ends.

Next, using FIG. 61B, a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed when the possibility suggestion effect is executed in the variation effect before one change, and the above-mentioned prior suggestion effect is executed in the change effect that becomes the change. An example of the production of

First, when the game ball wins in the first starting port 45 at the timing of T1 during the fluctuation effect before the two fluctuations started at the timing of T0, the second display unit 70C2 of the first hold icon display area 70C is white. An additional icon is displayed.

Then, when the fluctuation effect one change before is started at the timing of T2, the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C are shifted one by one toward the icon display area 70E. At this time, the white icon shifted to the first display unit 70C1 is changed to an oval icon of one oval by the normal effect, so that the possibility that the pseudo continuous effect may be executed is made and the pseudo is performed. The continuous suggestion production is started.

Next, when the variation effect (variation effect pattern) that becomes the variation is started at the timing of T3, the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C are moved one by one toward the icon display area 70E. After shifting, the oval icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 changes to the icon TI, and the oval icon changes to two oval icons by the normal effect, so that the pseudo continuous effect is executed once. (The second pseudo-variation is started) is suggested in advance.

After that, at the timing of T5 when the re-variation of the three effect symbols 70a by the first pseudo-continuous effect started at the timing of T4 starts, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E becomes oval by the normal effect. By changing to three oval icons, it is suggested in advance that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once more (the third pseudo-variation is started).

Then, from the timing of T5 to the timing of T9, the three oval icons are maintained as they are, and when the SP reach effect is started at the timing of T9, the oval icons displayed in the icon display area 70E are temporarily displayed. It is hidden (display is interrupted), and the oval icon is redisplayed when the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T11.

After that, when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed at the timing of T12, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect ends.

Next, using FIG. 61 (c), the effect of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect when the possibility suggestion effect is executed in the variation effect one before the change and the compound suggestion effect is executed in the variation effect that becomes the change. An example will be described.

First, when the game ball wins in the first starting port 45 at the timing of T1 during the fluctuation effect before the two fluctuations started at the timing of T0, the second display unit 70C2 of the first hold icon display area 70C is white. An additional icon is displayed.

Then, when the fluctuation effect one change before is started at the timing of T2, the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C are shifted one by one toward the icon display area 70E. At this time, the white icon shifted to the first display unit 70C1 is changed to an oval icon of one oval by the normal effect, so that the possibility that the pseudo continuous effect may be executed is made and the pseudo is performed. The continuous suggestion production is started.

Next, when the variation effect (variation effect pattern 11) that becomes the variation is started at the timing of T3, one hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C is directed toward the icon display area 70E. The oval icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 is changed to the icon TI, and the oval icon is changed to two oval icons by the normal effect, so that the pseudo continuous effect is executed once. (The second pseudo-variation is started) is suggested in advance.

After that, from the timing of T3 to the timing of T7, the two oval icons are maintained as they are, and the timing of T7 when the re-variation of the three production symbols 70a by the second pseudo-continuous production started at the timing of T6 starts. Then, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is changed to three oval icons by the normal effect, so that the pseudo continuous effect is executed twice (the third pseudo variation is started). ) The ex post facto suggestion is made.

Then, from the timing of T7 to the timing of T9, the three oval icons are maintained as they are, and when the SP reach effect is started at the timing of T9, the oval icons displayed in the icon display area 70E are temporarily displayed. It is hidden (display is interrupted), and the oval icon is redisplayed when the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T11.

After that, when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed at the timing of T12, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the possibility suggestion effect is executed in the variation effect that becomes the pre-variation, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed in the variation effect that becomes the variation. It is possible to gradually raise the expectations of the player even before the game is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, since the mind is prepared for the pseudo-continuous production to be executed, it is difficult to overlook the scene where the pseudo-continuous production is executed, and the effect of the pseudo-continuous production can be enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the possibility suggestion effect is executed in the variation effect which is a pre-variation, but the number of pseudo-continuous effects is not suggested. Therefore, the expectation of whether or not the pseudo-continuous effect is executed is regarded as the change. It is possible to maintain the variable production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the post-suggestion effect is executed in the variable effect that is the variation, so that even if the pseudo-continuous effect is overlooked, the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed (pseudo). Since the number of times of variable display) can be grasped, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to know in advance that the pseudo continuous effect is executed by executing the advance suggestion effect in the variation effect that is the variation, so that the jackpot game is executed. Expectations can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, by executing the compound suggestion effect in the variation effect that becomes the variation, the player becomes interested in the execution mode of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, and the interest of the game is improved. It becomes possible to make it.

(Example of pseudo-continuous suggestion production in one fluctuation production)
An example of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect in one variation effect will be described with reference to FIG. 62 by using an oval icon as the pseudo-continuous suggestion icon.

First, with reference to FIG. 62A, an example of a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect when the possibility suggestion effect and the post-suggestion effect are executed in the variation effect that becomes the variation will be described.

First, when a game ball wins a prize in the first start port 45 at the timing of T1 during the fluctuation production before one fluctuation started at the timing of T0, white is displayed on the first display unit 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C. An additional icon is displayed.

Then, when the variation effect (variation effect pattern 11) that becomes the variation is started at the timing of T2, the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C are moved toward the icon display area 70E one by one. By shifting, the oval icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 changes to the icon TI, and the white icon changes to one oval icon by the normal effect, so that a pseudo continuous effect may be executed. It is suggested that there is a possibility that there is, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is started.

Next, at the timing of T4 when the re-variation of the three effect symbols 70a by the first pseudo-continuous effect started at the timing of T3 starts, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is changed by the normal effect. By changing to two oval icons, it is suggested after the fact that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once (the second pseudo-variation is started).

After that, at the timing of T6 when the re-variation of the three effect symbols 70a by the second pseudo-continuous effect started at the timing of T5 starts, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E becomes oval by the normal effect. By changing to three oval icons, it is suggested after the fact that the pseudo-continuous production is executed twice (the third pseudo-variation is started).

Then, from the timing of T6 to the timing of T8, the three oval icons are maintained as they are, and when the SP reach effect is started at the timing of T8, the oval icons displayed in the icon display area 70E are temporarily displayed. It is hidden (display is interrupted), and the oval icon is redisplayed when the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T10.

After that, when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed at the timing of T11, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 62B, an production example of the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect when the prior suggestion effect is executed in the variation effect that becomes the variation will be described.

First, when a game ball wins a prize in the first start port 45 at the timing of T1 during the fluctuation production before one fluctuation started at the timing of T0, white is displayed on the first display unit 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C. An additional icon is displayed.

Then, when the variation effect (variation effect pattern 11) that becomes the variation is started at the timing of T2, the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C are moved toward the icon display area 70E one by one. After shifting, the white icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 changes to the icon TI, and the white icon changes to two oval icons by the normal effect, so that the pseudo continuous effect is executed once. (The second pseudo-variation is started) is suggested in advance, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is started.

Next, at the timing of T4 when the re-variation of the three effect symbols 70a by the first pseudo-continuous effect started at the timing of T3 starts, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is changed by the normal effect. By changing to three oval icons, it is suggested in advance that the pseudo-continuous production will be executed once more (the third pseudo-variation will be started).

Then, from the timing of T4 to the timing of T8, the three oval icons are maintained as they are, and when the SP reach effect is started at the timing of T8, the oval icons displayed in the icon display area 70E are temporarily displayed. It is hidden (display is interrupted), and the oval icon is redisplayed when the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T10.

After that, when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed at the timing of T11, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 62 (c), an production example of the pseudo continuous suggestion effect when the compound suggestion effect is executed in the variation effect that becomes the variation will be described.

First, when a game ball wins a prize in the first start port 45 at the timing of T1 during the fluctuation production before one fluctuation started at the timing of T0, white is displayed on the first display unit 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C. An additional icon is displayed.

Next, when the variation effect (variation effect pattern 11) that becomes the variation is started at the timing of T2, one hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C is directed toward the icon display area 70E. The white icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 changes to the icon TI, and the white icon changes to two oval icons by the normal effect, so that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once. (The second pseudo-variation is started), and the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is started.

Then, from the timing of T2 to the timing of T6, the two oval icons are maintained as they are, and the timing of T6 when the re-variation of the three production symbols 70a by the second pseudo-continuous production started at the timing of T5 starts. Then, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is changed to three oval icons by the normal effect, so that the pseudo continuous effect is executed twice (the third pseudo variation is started). ) The ex post facto suggestion is made.

Further, from the timing of T6 to the timing of T8, the three oval icons are maintained as they are, and when the SP reach effect is started at the timing of T8, the oval icons displayed in the icon display area 70E are temporarily displayed. It is hidden (display is interrupted), and the oval icon is redisplayed when the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped at the timing of T10.

After that, when the three effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed at the timing of T11, the oval icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased, and the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the post-suggestion effect may be executed after the possibility suggestion effect is executed in the variation effect, which is the variation, and the player's expectation even before the pseudo continuous effect is executed. The feeling can be gradually increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since the mind is prepared for the pseudo-continuous production to be executed, it is difficult to overlook the scene where the pseudo-continuous production is executed, and the effect of the pseudo-continuous production can be enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pre-suggestion effect may be executed without executing the possibility suggestion effect in the variation effect that is the variation, so that the pseudo continuous effect is executed while giving a surprise to the player. It is possible to raise the expectation for the game and improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the composite suggestion effect may be executed without executing the possibility suggestion effect in the variation effect that is the variation, so that the player can also execute the pseudo continuous suggestion effect. It becomes possible to become interested and improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, the oval icon is changed only from the fluctuation effect before 1 change, but the change effect before 2 changes or 3 changes is changed to the oval icon, or to the start port. It may be changed to an oval icon when the game ball is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, the icon which is an oval icon during the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect is temporarily hidden, but the oval icon is displayed at the start of the SP reach effect and / or the SPSP reach effect. After erasing the icon that has become an oval icon, the icon that has become an oval icon may not be displayed again.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed by the oval icon of one oval sheet, and the number of pseudo-continuous effects (the number of pseudo-variations) is increased by adding the number of oval sheets. However, the oval icon of one oval suggests one execution of the pseudo-ream effect, and the two oval icons of the oval suggest the execution of the pseudo-ream effect twice. The oval icon may be used to suggest the execution of the pseudo-continuous production three times. In this case, the possibility suggestion effect by the oval icon cannot be executed, but one oval is displayed in a display mode different from the usual one (for example, display of only the outline of the oval or display in white of the oval). By doing so, the possibility suggestion effect may be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the post-suggestion effect is performed after the pre-suggestion effect is performed in the composite suggestion effect, but the pre-suggestion effect may be performed after the post-suggestion effect is performed. In addition, depending on the number of pseudo-continuous productions, the order may be prior suggestion production → post-suggestion production → pre-suggestion production, post-suggestion production → pre-suggestion production → post-suggestion production, or pre-suggestion production → prior suggestion production → It may be in the order of post-suggestion production, or in the order of post-suggestion production → post-suggestion production → pre-suggestion production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the oval icon does not change except that the number of oval icons changes until it is erased from the icon display area 70E, but after the final pseudo-continuous production is executed. It may be changed to an expectation suggestion icon that suggests a jackpot expectation (may be immediately after or after a predetermined time has elapsed).

Further, in the present embodiment, the hold icon or the icon is displayed on the first image display device 70, but the hold icon or the icon may be displayed on the second image display device 71, or the hold icon or the icon may be displayed. The icon may be displayed by lighting a dedicated lamp (full-color LED) in a predetermined color.

(Modification example)
A modified example of the hold icon change effect and the icon change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 and 64.

In this modified example, in addition to the above-mentioned normal effect, mini character effect, and roulette effect, the change symbol effect in which the hold icon changes by (temporarily) stopping the change icon suggesting that the hold icon changes in the variable effect In addition, the promotion symbol effect in which the icon changes can be executed by temporarily stopping the promotion symbol suggesting that the icon changes in the pseudo continuous effect during the variation effect.

Here, the details of the change symbol effect and the change symbol effect will be described.

The change symbol effect is from the change symbol of the first display mode consisting of the "change" character suggesting that the hold icon changes, or the decorated "change" character suggesting that the hold icon changes. After inciting whether or not the change symbol of the second display mode is stopped, the normal effect symbol is stopped without stopping the change symbol, and the change symbol of the first display mode is stopped. After fanning whether or not the change symbol of the first display mode is stopped, the first change symbol effect and after fanning whether or not the change symbol of the second display mode is stopped, the change symbol of the second display mode is The second change symbol effect to stop is set.

Then, when the hold icon does not change, the Gase change symbol effect is executed at a predetermined ratio (for example, 5%) by lottery, and when the hold icon changes by one step, the first change symbol effect is the first. It is easier to execute than the two-change symbol effect (ratio of 7: 3 or 10: 0, etc.), and when the hold icon changes in multiple stages, the second change symbol effect is executed rather than the first change symbol effect. It is easy (ratio of 3: 7, 0:10, etc.).

Therefore, the degree of expectation that the icon changes to a hold icon with a high jackpot expectation is the first change symbol effect <the second change symbol effect, and the expectation that the hold icon changes in multiple stages is also the first change symbol effect <the first change symbol effect. It is a two-change design production.

For the promotion symbol production, the promotion symbol of the first display mode consisting of the characters "promotion + pseudo" suggesting that the icon changes, or the "promotion + pseudo" with decoration suggesting that the icon changes. After inciting whether or not the promotion symbol of the second display mode consisting of the characters "" is temporarily stopped, the promotion symbol is not stopped and the normal pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. After fanning whether or not the change symbol of the first display mode is stopped, the first promotion symbol production in which the promotion symbol of the first display mode is stopped, and after fanning whether or not the change symbol of the second display mode is stopped, A second promotion symbol effect is set in which the promotion symbol in the second display mode is stopped and displayed.

Then, if the icon does not change, the Gase promotion symbol production is executed at a predetermined ratio (for example, 5%) by lottery, and if the icon changes by one step, the first promotion symbol production is the second. It is easier to execute than the promotion symbol production (ratio of 7: 3 or 10: 0, etc.), and when the icon changes in multiple stages, the second promotion symbol production is easier to execute than the first promotion symbol production. (Ratio of 3: 7, 0:10, etc.).

Therefore, the degree of expectation that the icon changes to the icon with a high jackpot expectation is the first promotion symbol production <the second promotion symbol production, and the expectation that the icon changes in multiple stages is also the first promotion symbol production <the first promotion symbol production. 2 It is a promotion design production.

(Example of changing pattern production)
With reference to FIG. 63, an example of the effect of the change symbol effect executed in the non-time saving game state (normal game state) will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 63A, the variation effect is started with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 70C is shifted one by one toward the icon display area 70E, so that the hold icon displayed in the first display unit 70C1 becomes the icon. It changes to TI, and the three effect symbols 70a are displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

Then, when the first change symbol effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 63 (b-1), after the two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the order of left → right, the first effect symbol is set as the center effect symbol. 1 The change symbol of the display mode is temporarily stopped, and the effect image generated from the change symbol during this temporary stop period (for example, 0.5 seconds) acts on the hold icon displayed on the second display unit 70C2 and becomes a blue icon. It changes, and when the temporary stop period elapses, the fluctuation effect ends.

On the other hand, when the second change symbol effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 63 (b-2), after the two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the order of left → right, the second effect symbol is set as the center effect symbol. 2 The change symbol of the display mode is temporarily stopped, and the effect image generated from the change symbol during this temporary stop period (for example, 0.5 seconds) acts on the hold icon displayed on the second display unit 70C2 and becomes a green icon. It changes, and when the temporary stop period elapses, the fluctuation effect ends.

In this way, when the hold icon changes, the change symbol that suggests that the hold icon changes in the change symbol effect is stopped, so that the player can easily recognize that the hold icon changes, and the interest of the game. Can be improved.

In addition, since the changing symbol effect is executed when the effect symbol 70a in the lost mode is temporarily stopped, the player's expectation for the variable effect in the lost mode can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. Become.

(Example of promotion pattern production)
An example of the promotion symbol effect executed in the non-time saving game state (normal game state) will be described with reference to FIG. 64.

First, as shown in FIG. 64 (a), the variation effect is started with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 70C is shifted one by one toward the icon display area 70E, so that the hold icon displayed in the first display unit 70C1 becomes the icon. It changes to TI, and the three effect symbols 70a are displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

Then, when the Gase promotion symbol effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 64 (b-1), after the two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the order of left → right, the first effect symbol is set as the center effect symbol. A fanning effect of whether or not the promotion symbol of the display mode or the second display mode is temporarily stopped is executed, and as a result, the pseudo continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as the central effect symbol. Then, when the temporary stop period (for example, 0.5 seconds) ends, as shown in FIG. 64 (c-1), the three effect symbols 70a including the pseudo-continuous symbols re-variate and are displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

Further, when the first promotion symbol effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 64 (b-2), after the two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the order of left → right, the first effect symbol is set as the center effect symbol. 1 The promoted symbol in the display mode is temporarily stopped, and the effect image generated from the promoted symbol during this temporary stop period (for example, 0.5 seconds) acts on the icon displayed in the icon display area 70E and becomes a blue icon. Change. Then, when the temporary stop period ends, as shown in FIG. 64 (c-2), the three effect symbols 70a including the promotion symbol of the first display mode are re-variated and displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

Further, when the second promotion symbol effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 64 (b-3), after the two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the order of left → right, the second effect symbol is set as the center effect symbol. 2 The promoted symbol in the display mode is temporarily stopped, and the effect image generated from the promoted symbol during this temporary stop period (for example, 0.5 seconds) acts on the icon displayed in the icon display area 70E and becomes a green icon. Change. Then, when the temporary stop period ends, as shown in FIG. 64 (c-3), the three effect symbols 70a including the promotion symbol of the second display mode are re-variated and displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

In this way, when the icon changes, the promotion symbol suggesting that the icon changes in the promotion symbol production is temporarily stopped, so that the player can easily recognize that the icon changes, and the game can be played. It is possible to improve the interest.

In addition, since the promotion symbol effect is executed when the effect symbol 70a on which the pseudo continuous effect is executed is temporarily stopped, the player's expectation that the jackpot game is executed can be effectively increased, and the interest of the game can be increased. Can be improved.

In this modified example, the changed symbol or promoted symbol of the first display mode and the changed symbol or promoted symbol of the second display mode are different depending on whether or not the characters are decorated, but the color of the characters and the characters are different. It may be different depending on the font of the character, the background color of the character, and the like.

Here, in the conventional gaming machine, it is general that the variable display of the symbol is executed based on the determination result of the determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player. Some of these gaming machines display a hold display corresponding to the judgment information for which the variable display has not been executed, and change the display mode of the hold display based on the result of the preliminary judgment of the judgment information. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-221121). However, the gaming machines described in the above patent documents have a problem that the interest of gaming is poor.

As a first configuration for solving the above problem, an acquisition means (main control board 110) for acquiring determination information (special figure determination information) as to whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. ), The determination means (main control board 110) for determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information, and the variation display of the symbol (special symbol) based on the result of the determination. The variable display executing means (main control board 110, special symbol display), the hold storage means (main control board 110) capable of storing the undetermined judgment information as hold storage, and the judgment information. Based on this, a pre-determination means (main control board 110) that predetermines whether or not to execute the special game prior to the determination means, and a hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which the variation display has not been executed are displayed. At the same time, based on the hold display means (effect control board 130, image display device) that displays the hold display on which the variable display has been started as the digestion hold display, and the result of the prior determination, the hold display is performed in a normal mode. A change determination means (effect control board 130) for determining whether or not to change to a special mode different from the above is provided, and the hold display means, when the digestion hold display is displayed in the special mode, is described as described above. Even if there are a plurality of the hold displays determined to be changed to the special mode by the change determining means, it is restricted to change all the hold displays to the special mode. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a second configuration for solving the above problem, an acquisition means (main control board 110) for acquiring determination information (special figure determination information) as to whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. ), The determination means (main control board 110) for determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information, and the variable display of the symbol (special symbol) based on the result of the determination. The variable display executing means (main control board 110, special symbol display), the hold storage means (main control board 110) that can store the judgment information that the judgment means has not yet determined as hold storage, and the judgment information. Based on this, a pre-determination means (main control board 110) that predetermines whether or not to execute the special game prior to the determination means, and a hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which the variation display has not been executed are displayed. At the same time, based on the hold display means (effect control board 130, image display device) that displays the hold display on which the variable display has been started as the digestion hold display, and the result of the prior determination, the hold display is performed in a normal mode. A change determination means (effect control board 130) for determining whether or not to change to a special mode different from the above is provided, and the hold display means, when the digestion hold display is displayed in the special mode, is described as described above. Regardless of the determination result by the change determining means, the hold display is restricted from being changed to the special mode, and the hold display is based on the end of the variation display corresponding to the digestion hold display displayed in the special mode. Is allowed to be changed to a special aspect. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a third configuration for solving the above problem, an acquisition means (main control board 110) for acquiring determination information (special figure determination information) as to whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. ), The determination means (main control board 110) for determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information, and the variable display of the symbol (special symbol) based on the result of the determination. The variable display executing means (main control board 110, special symbol display), the hold storage means (main control board 110) that can store the judgment information that the judgment means has not yet determined as hold storage, and the judgment information. Based on this, a pre-determination means (main control board 110) that predetermines whether or not to execute the special game prior to the determination means, and a hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which the variation display has not been executed are displayed. At the same time, based on the hold display means (effect control board 130, image display device) that displays the hold display on which the variable display has been started as the digestion hold display, and the result of the prior determination, the hold display is performed in a normal mode. A change determining means (effect control board 130) for determining whether or not to change to a special mode different from the above, and a change scenario until the hold display determined to be changed to the special mode becomes the special mode are determined. The change scenario determining means (effect control board 130) is provided, and when the holding display means is displaying the digestion holding display in a special mode, the holding display means is held regardless of the determination result by the change determining means. The change of the display to a special mode is restricted, and the hold display is allowed to be changed to a special mode based on the end of the variable display corresponding to the digestion hold display displayed in the special mode. After allowing the change to a special aspect, the hold display is changed based on the change scenario. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above problem, an acquisition means (main control board 110) for acquiring determination information (special figure determination information) as to whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. ), The determination means (main control board 110) for determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information, and the variation display of the symbol (special symbol) based on the result of the determination. The variable display executing means (main control board 110, special symbol display), the hold storage means (main control board 110) capable of storing the undetermined judgment information as hold storage, and the judgment information. Based on this, a pre-determination means (main control board 110) that predetermines whether or not to execute the special game prior to the determination means, and a hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which the variation display has not been executed are displayed. At the same time, based on the hold display means (effect control board 130, image display device) that displays the hold display on which the variable display has been started as the digestion hold display, and the result of the prior determination, the hold display is performed in a normal mode. The variation effect execution means is provided with a change determination means (effect control board 130) for determining whether or not to change to a special mode different from the above, and a variation effect execution means for executing the variation effect during execution of the variation display. The means can execute a specific effect that is expected to execute the special game in the variable effect, and the hold display means determines by the change determining means when the digestion hold display is displayed in a special mode. Regardless of the result, changing the hold display to a special mode is restricted, and the digestion hold display is hidden with the execution of the specific effect, but the hold display is displayed in a special mode during the execution of the specific effect. It is designed to limit the change to. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fifth configuration for solving the above problem, an acquisition means (main control board 110) for acquiring determination information (special figure determination information) as to whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. ), The determination means (main control board 110) for determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information, and the variable display of the symbol (special symbol) based on the result of the determination. The variable display executing means (main control board 110, special symbol display), the hold storage means (main control board 110) that can store the judgment information that the judgment means has not yet determined as hold storage, and the judgment information. Based on this, a pre-determination means (main control board 110) that predetermines whether or not to execute the special game prior to the determination means, and a hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which the variation display has not been executed are displayed. At the same time, based on the hold display means (effect control board 130, image display device) that displays the hold display on which the variable display has been started as the digestion hold display, and the result of the prior determination, the hold display is performed in a normal mode. A change determination means (effect control board 130) for determining whether or not to change to a special mode different from the above is provided, and the hold display means, when the digestion hold display is displayed in the special mode, is described as described above. Regardless of the determination result by the change determining means, the change of the hold display to the special mode is restricted, and when it is determined that the digestion hold display is changed to the special mode, the hold display is changed to the special mode. It is designed to limit the letting. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game changes according to the type of the jackpot game (big hit special symbol) and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot, but all the jackpot games It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-accuracy time-shortening gaming state after the end, and shifts to a low-accuracy non-time-saving gaming state or a low-accuracy time-saving gaming state when a predetermined number of fluctuation displays are executed.

In addition, when the player shifts to the high-probability gaming state after all the jackpot games are completed and wins the fall lottery executed at the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the high-probability gaming state, the high-probability gaming state is normally terminated. It may be a gaming machine that returns to the gaming state.

In addition, when the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the big winning opening in a specific round game of the big hit game, the game ball shifts to a high-accuracy time-short game state after the end of the big hit game, and the game ball passes through the specific area. If not, it may be a gaming machine that shifts to a low-probability time-shortening gaming state after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. However, it may be a gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed at the same time (in parallel).

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

In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Game machine 5 Game board 44 General drawing gate 45 1st start port 47 2nd start port 50 1st big winning opening 53 2nd big winning opening 70 1st image display device 71 2nd image display device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
120 Payout control board 130 Production control board 130a Sub CPU

Claims (1)

Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An acquisition means for acquiring determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player, and
A determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information,
Based on the result of the determination, the variable display executing means for executing the variable display of the symbol and the variable display executing means.
A hold storage means capable of storing the undetermined determination information as a hold storage, and a hold storage means.
Based on the determination information, a pre-determination means for preliminarily determining whether or not to execute the special game prior to the determination means, and
The effect control means for executing the variation effect during the execution of the variation display is provided.
The effect control means
It is possible to display the hold display corresponding to the hold storage, and it is possible to display the hold display.
When the variable display corresponding to the hold memory is started, the digestion hold display can be displayed.
Based on the result of the preliminary determination, the hold display can be changed to a special mode different from the normal mode, and the digestion hold display can be displayed in the special mode.
The first promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation means during the execution of the variation effect is executed, and the execution expectation degree of the special game is notified according to the operation of the operation means during the first promotion effect. It is possible to execute operation effects,
While executing the variation effect, the second promotion effect for prompting the operation of the operation means is executed, and whether or not the special game is executed in response to the operation of the operation means during the second promotion effect is notified. It is possible to execute the second operation effect to be performed,
When the second promotion effect is executed, it is possible to execute a predictive effect that predicts that the second promotion effect may be executed.
When the first promotion effect is executed, the predictive effect that predicts that the first promotion effect may be executed is not executed.
When said digestive hold display are displayed in the special manner limits the changing the hold display in the special embodiment,
Wherein when the digestion hold display may change the special mode is determined, game machine and limits altering the hold display in the special mode.

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