JP6951910B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-198568

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

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming in view of the above-mentioned problems.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and in a gaming machine capable of executing a variation effect according to the determination result, the display means in the variation effect. The update effect includes a numerical information display means for displaying numerical information and an effect execution means for executing an update effect of updating the numerical information toward a final numerical value based on the determination result, and the update effect is the numerical value. a information is an effect to count down towards a final number, a first update effect to count down to the last number, the numerical information a production which is counted up for the final number, and when counting up to the final numerical Including a second update effect that may not count up , the effect execution means suggests the possibility of executing the special game after updating the numerical information toward the final value in the update effect. It is possible to execute any specific effect among a plurality of types of specific effects, and in the variable effect, the first update effect can be executed a plurality of times, and the above-mentioned is performed regardless of whether or not the final numerical value is updated. The second update effect cannot be executed a plurality of times, and when a predetermined specific effect among the plurality of types of specific effects is executed, the special game is based on the numerical information finally shown in the second update effect. Is characterized in that the degree of expectation that is executed is different.

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

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which opened the glass frame. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the end of a big hit game. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big prize opening opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the preliminary determination table of a big hit lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table concerning a normal symbol and a startable movable piece. It is a figure which shows an example of various storage areas of a main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the general control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the ordinary symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the auxiliary game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (1) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (2) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon final display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the jackpot notice effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the advance notice decision table before reach. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a serif pattern determination table, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a step-up pattern determination table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a notice determination table during reach, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a character group pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the count-up effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the final count value determination table. It is a figure which shows the production example of the count-up effect. It is a figure which shows the timer effect determination process in an effect control unit. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a change timer number determination table, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of an event timer number determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion event determination table for one time of a timer. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion event determination table for 2 times of a timer. It is a figure which shows an example of the update pattern determination table. This is a timing chart when one event timer effect is executed during the variable effect in which the SP reach effect is executed. This is a timing chart when one event timer effect is executed during the variable effect in which the SPSP reach effect is executed. It is a timing chart when the event timer effect is executed twice during the variation effect. It is a figure which shows the effect example which three timer effect is executed during the variation effect. It is a figure which shows the effect example which three timer effect is executed during the variation effect. It is a figure which shows the effect example which two timer effect is executed during the variation effect. It is a figure which shows the effect example which two timer effect is executed during the variation effect. It is a figure which shows the modification of the timer effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for firing a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a saucer 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. , It has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down toward the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). A reception port for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the saucer 40, and the game ball received by the reception port is driven by a ball feed solenoid 4b to form a glass frame 50. The game balls are sent out one by one to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the area on the right side of the game area 6, the right-handed game ball can be won (winning), and the left-handed game ball cannot be won. The mouths 17 are provided vertically separated (with a width that allows the game ball to pass).

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

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

The effect symbol 38 starts the variable display in accordance with the start of the variable display of the special symbol executed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. , The stop display is performed according to the stop display of the special symbol after the lapse of a predetermined fluctuation time. That is, the timing of the variable display between the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display between the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (they are at the same time).

Further, in the present embodiment, it varies regardless of whether the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 or when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 15. In the effect, the effect symbol 38 of the same type is displayed in a variable manner or stopped. However, different types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable manner or stopped when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and when the game ball enters the second starting port 15. It may be configured.

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

The variable display of the small effect symbol 48 is started in response to the start of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and corresponds to the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And stop.
That is, the variable display of the small effect symbol 48 is performed in response to the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the first special symbol or the first special symbol or the variable display is performed depending on the variable state of the small effect symbol 48. , The execution state of the variation display of the second special symbol is notified (suggested) to the player.

As with the effect symbol 38, the small effect symbol 48 is composed of, for example, symbols indicating numbers from "1" to "9", and in the stop display of the small effect symbol 48, the small effect symbol 48 is displayed. It is designed to stop for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (missing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect symbols 48 such as "777" or a combination of small effect symbols 48 having regularity such as "357", and the loss mode is that. It is an aspect other than.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The second special symbol display device 21 displays the lottery result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 over a predetermined time. It is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result after the variable display, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 140. Communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured so that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, and the main control board 110 and the payout control board 130 Communication is configured so that data can be communicated in both directions. Further, the main control board 110 inputs the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

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

The input port for main control includes a payout control board 130, a RAM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c, and a general for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12. Winning port detection switch 12a, gate detection switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, first start port detection switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, 2 The second start opening detection switch 15a for detecting that the game ball has entered the start opening 15, the first large winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting that the game ball has entered the first special winning opening 16, A second major winning opening detection switch 17a for detecting that a game ball has entered the two major winning openings 17 is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 by the input port for main control.

Further, the output port for the main control includes an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a start port opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15, and a first winning opening opening / closing door 16b. The first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c to operate, the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c to operate the second winning opening opening / closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device for displaying special symbols. 21, a normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a normal symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of hold of a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold for displaying the number of hold of a normal symbol. A display 25, a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal, and the like are connected. Various signals are output by this output port for main control.

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

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

In the main RAM 110c, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, a general figure general electric processing data storage area, a normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, a normal symbol holding storage area, a stopped normal symbol data storage area, and a first special symbol holding Number (U1) storage area, 2nd special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, 1st jackpot determination random value storage area, 2nd jackpot determination random value storage area, round game count (R) storage area, open count (K) Storage area, large winning opening winning ball counter (C) storage area, second starting opening winning ball counter (D), start opening count counter, high probability game flag storage area, time saving game flag storage area, high probability game Number of times (X) storage area, time saving game number of times (J) storage area, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop normal figure data storage area, transmission data storage area for production, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter , Auxiliary game timer counters and various other timer counters are provided.
The above-mentioned storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

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

The effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110, the power supply board 140, and the frame control board 180. The communication between the effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 is configured so that data can be communicated in both directions, and the effect control board 120 inputs the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

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

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

For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation mode of a special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the contents of the received variation pattern designation command, and analyzes the contents of the received variation pattern designation command, and the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the panel. The effect data (such as an effect pattern designation command described later) for causing the drive device 33, the panel lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, and the effect button drive motor 35b to execute a predetermined effect is determined. Then, the determined effect data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 to perform control for executing the variation effect.

In the sub ROM 120b, in addition to the program for controlling the effect, a variable effect pattern determination table for determining the variable effect pattern for executing the variable effect is stored in the sub ROM 120b. It should be noted that the above-mentioned table is merely a list of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and a large number of tables and programs (not shown) are provided in the progress of the game. ing.

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

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

The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31 that displays image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots x 1080 dots). Absorbs the difference in resolution between when the image display device 31 is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) is connected as the image display device 31.

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

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

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

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

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

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation, and stores the combination of the animation scene information of the image corresponding to the production data, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In addition, the weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed in the animation scene information. It stores information such as information that specifies the display device.

The CGROM 152 is composed of a flash memory, EEPROM, EPROM, mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie), etc., which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). doing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 152 is read out in image data units by the drawing control unit 151, and image processing is performed in image data units of this frame.

Further, the CGROM 152 stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without compression. The CGROM 152 may be configured to compress only a part of the image data without compressing all the image data. Further, as the movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

The crystal oscillator 154 outputs a pulse signal to the drawing control unit 151, and by dividing the pulse signal, the crystal oscillator 154 synchronizes with the system clock for controlling the drawing control unit 151 and the image display device 31. A signal or the like is generated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The frame control board 180 is connected to the effect control board 120 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the frame control board 180 and the effect control board 120 is configured so that data can be communicated in both directions. The frame control board 180 inputs the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

The frame control board 180 controls to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on various effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and lights the LED or the like in the frame lighting device 34b. It controls and controls the drive of the effect button drive motor 35b. By the control of the frame control board 180, the sound output device 32 provided in the glass frame 50 outputs sound, the frame lighting device 34b is turned on and off, and the effect button 35 moves in the vertical direction. ..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The touch sensor 3a is provided inside the operation handle 3, and is composed of a capacitance type proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance when the player touches the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal permitting the firing solenoid 4a to be energized to the firing control unit 132. As a major premise, the launch control unit 132 is configured so that the game ball 200 is not launched into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

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

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

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

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

The power supply board 140 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, The power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal reaches a high level, the main CPU 110a is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal becomes a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stopped state. The backup power supply is not limited to the capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, or the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

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

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

In the present embodiment, the "non-time saving game state" means that in the winning lottery executed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "time saving game". A gaming state that is set longer than the "state" and that the opening time of the second starting port 15 when a winner is won is short and easy to set. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a winning lottery is performed and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, for example, 30 seconds after the start of the variable display. It will be stopped and displayed later. Then, when the lottery result is successful, the second starting port 15 is controlled in the open mode for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

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

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

Next, the details of the various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12.

(Big hit judgment table of big hit lottery)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 14, and FIG. 5B is a jackpot determination table for the second starting port 15. It is a jackpot judgment table of the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball. In the tables of FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the jackpot probabilities are the same.

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

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), and is a "big hit" based on the current probability game state and the acquired jackpot determination random value. It is judged whether it is "missing" or "missing".

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

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

(Special design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of variable display. Specifically, FIG. 6A is a special symbol determination table for loss, and FIG. 6B is a special symbol determination table for jackpots.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the special symbol determination table in the jackpot, the type of the special symbol display device (type of the starting port in which the game ball has won a prize) and the first starting port 14 or the second starting port are displayed. The special symbol determination random value acquired when the game ball enters the mouth 15 is associated with the jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specifically, when the game state buffer is "00H", the game state information of the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state in which both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set is shown. If the game state buffer is "01H", the time-saving game flag is not set, but the high-probability game flag is set to indicate the game state information of the high-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state. When the game state buffer is "02H", it indicates the game state information of the low-probability game state and the time-saving game state in which the time-saving game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set. When the game state buffer is "03H", it indicates the game state information of the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state in which both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are set.

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

A feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in the present embodiment is that after all jackpot games are completed, a high-probability game state is determined until the jackpot lottery is performed 80 times. ..

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

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

As a result, the number of time-saving games (J) can be changed according to the game state at the time of winning the big hit, and the player can be interested in the game state at the time of winning the big hit.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory operation mode determination table for determining the grand prize opening opening mode table. As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed based on this jackpot opening mode table, it can be said that the jackpot opening mode table indicates the type of the jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, "table" is abbreviated as appropriate and is described as "TBL".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, according to the second big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is operated to open / close the second big winning opening 17 a plurality of times (K = 3) for one round. (The second big winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second) can execute the second big hit game. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the second large winning opening 17 before the maximum number of open times is reached, one round of games will be completed. Then, when the 4-round game is completed, the second jackpot game is completed.

Further, the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 is different in that the data is set in the same manner as the third jackpot table, but the maximum number of round games is set larger than that of the third jackpot table. .. Therefore, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 10, in the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table, a special symbol display device (type of start port), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a random value for reach determination, and a special symbol are displayed. (U1 or U2), the random value for special symbol variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here, as the production contents, "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" mean that a plurality of production symbols 38 fluctuate apart at high speed and stop without reaching, and are referred to as normal fluctuation. It differs from the shortened fluctuation in that the shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Starting port opening mode determination table for movable pieces)
As shown in FIG. 12D, the start port opening mode determination table includes the stop normal figure data (normal symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second start port 15. The opening time, the interval time, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12 (d), and based on the stop chart data, the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time, the opening time, the closing time, the interval time, and the like. Determine the ending time.

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

Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 12B, when a hit occurs in the time-saving game state, the stop normal map data = 03, which is the most advantageous opening mode, is selected. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the startable movable piece 15b operates more favorably to the player than in the non-time-saving game state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 13A shows special figure determination information (random value for jackpot determination, special symbol determination) acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a special figure determination information storage area in which a random number value, a random value for reach determination, and a random value for special figure variation) are stored, and FIG. 13 (b) shows each storage unit of the special figure determination information storage area. It is a figure which shows the structure, and FIG. It is a general diagram determination information storage area in which a random value) is stored, and FIG. 13D is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the general diagram determination information storage area.

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

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

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

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

In the special figure execution storage area, when the start condition of the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area is shifted, and the first special figure determination information is shifted. Referenced to perform variable display of symbols. Further, when the start condition of the variation display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information reservation storage area is shifted, and the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Referenced to perform.

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

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

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

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. 14 is a flowchart showing the main processing on the main control board 110.

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

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

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

In step S3, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c, and in step S4, the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c at the time of the previous power failure is compared with the newly calculated checksum, and the checksum is calculated. Judge whether it is normal or not. If the checksum is normal, the process is moved to step S6, and if the checksum is not normal, there is an abnormality in the data stored in the RAM 110c (the control state before the power is turned off cannot be restored normally). As a result, the process is transferred to step S12.

In step S6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not ON, the process is moved to step S7 to perform the process at the time of power restoration, and if the RAM clear switch 111a is ON, the process at the time of turning on the power is performed. The process is transferred to step S13.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S12, the main CPU 110a clears all the areas of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM at the time of turning on the power, and shifts the process to step S14.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit provided on the power supply board 140. When a power outage occurs, the process is transferred to step S32, and when a power outage does not occur, the process is transferred to step S20 so that the process loops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs the first start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port, and the first special If the number of symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is added by 1, and special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain a predetermined storage unit (first) of the special symbol determination information storage area. Processing is performed when the data is stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs the gate detection switch input process and ends the current input control process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, and if the normal symbol hold number (G) is less than 4 when the detection signal is input, the normal symbol hold number (G) is set. In addition to adding 1, a process is performed in which the normal figure determination information is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the normal figure determination information storage area.

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

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. When the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and when the detection signal is not input, the first start port detection switch input process this time is terminated.

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

In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is less than 4. If the number of 1st special symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-4, and if the number of 1st special symbol reservations (U1) is not less than 4, the first start port of this time. The detection switch input process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol stop process and ends the special symbol special electric control process this time. Specifically, in addition to performing processing corresponding to the special symbols (big hit symbol, lost symbol) displayed as stopped, the number of time-saving games (J), the time-saving game flag, the number of high-probability games (X), and the high-probability game flag are set. Perform the setting process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game process and ends the special figure special electric control process this time. Specifically, a process for controlling a jackpot game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the game state at the start of the fluctuation, and sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the transmission data storage area for effect. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped on the effect control board 120.

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

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

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

In step S318-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a customer waiting state flag indicating that the special symbol variation display or the jackpot game is not executed in the customer waiting state (standby state). If there is a customer waiting state flag, the special symbol memory determination process this time is ended, and if there is no customer waiting state flag, the process is moved to step S318-2.

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

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

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

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

The stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area is used for determining whether or not the special symbol is a "big hit symbol" in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 23, which will be described later, and the big hit game process of FIG. 24. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the big winning opening, and is also used to determine the game state after the big hit in the big hit game ending process of FIG. 25.

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

In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the game state at the time of winning the jackpot from the information set in the game state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), and determines the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. The game status information indicating the above is set in the game status buffer. Specifically, if both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set, and if the time-saving game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the time saving game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set, 02H is set, and if both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), it is decided to set the game state at the time of jackpot winning in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag in the state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, a new game state at the time of winning the jackpot is performed after the jackpot ends. This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the end of the jackpot. Therefore, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the game state storage area, the game information in the game state buffer can be referred to after the jackpot ends. Based on the game state at the time of winning the big hit, the game state after the end of the big hit (time-saving game state, number of time-saving games, etc.) can be newly set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs the large winning opening opening process. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (K), and the energization data for energizing the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set, and the above With reference to the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, the first large winning opening 16 is based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K). Alternatively, the opening time of the second special winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first prize opening 16 or the second prize opening 17 will be opened.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a clears the number of round games (R) in step S340-15, and in step S340-16, based on the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9. , The type of special game (long hit game, short hit game, development hit game) is determined, and the ending designation command according to the type of big hit game is set in the transmission data storage area for production. As a result, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the ending effect of the jackpot game.

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

In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. When the ending time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S340-19, and when the ending time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is ended.

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game number setting process in step S350-3. Specifically, it is the number of fluctuation displays that can be executed in the high-probability game state based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. The high-probability game count (X) is determined, and the determined high-probability game count (X) is set in the high-probability game count (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "01", 80 times are set as the number of high-probability games (X).

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs the time saving game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, whether or not to shift to the time saving game state at the end of the jackpot game is determined based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game information. When making a determination and shifting to the time-saving game state, a time-saving game flag indicating that the time-saving game state is set is set in the time-saving game flag storage area. For example, when the game status information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, the time saving game flag is set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts the variation display of the normal symbol and ends the current variation process of the normal symbol. Specifically, the variable display data of the normal symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, in step S600, display data for variable display of the normal symbol is created by the normal symbol display device 22, and the created data is output in step S700, so that the normal symbol display device 22 displays the normal symbol. The variable display will be performed.

In step S410-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the normal symbol time counter has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation processing this time is terminated, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S410-10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs the auxiliary game end process in step S420-10. Specifically, the number of times of opening (S) and the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) are cleared.

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

In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. When the ending time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S420-13, and when the ending time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process this time is ended.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a refers to the reception buffer and determines whether or not a command has been received. If a command has been received, the process is moved to step S1410, and if no command has been received, the command analysis process this time is terminated.

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

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

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

In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs the icon change effect determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, based on the content of the received start opening winning designation command, processing is performed to determine whether or not to execute the icon change effect and the change scenario. The details of this icon change effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 33.

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

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

In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs the basic symbol data determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, it is for determining the basic symbol data (1st to 4th jackpot symbol data, lost symbol data) that makes it possible to identify the presence or absence of a jackpot and the type of jackpot based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Perform processing.

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

In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, based on the content of the received variation pattern designation command, the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect executed by using various effect devices, is determined, and the variation effect pattern is determined according to the determined variation effect pattern. The process of setting the variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the variation effect is performed. The details of this variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 36.

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

In step S1443, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot notice effect determination process. Specifically, based on the determined variable effect pattern, processing is performed to determine the presence / absence of the jackpot advance notice effect, the type of the jackpot advance notice effect to be executed, and the like. The details of this jackpot notice effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 38.

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

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

The count-up effect is a type of reach effect (big hit expectation) that may be executed by the numerical value displayed in the image display device 31 by performing a numerical count-up display (additional display). It is a production that gives notice (suggestion).

In step S1445, the sub CPU 120a performs a timer effect determination process and ends the command analysis process this time. Specifically, the process for determining the presence / absence of execution of the timer effect and the effect mode of the timer effect to be executed is performed based on the presence / absence of the icon change effect, the determined variation effect pattern, and the like. The details of this timer effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 45.

The timer effect is a countdown display (subtraction display) of the numerical value (timer) displayed on the image display device 31 to perform a predetermined event (icon change effect, various reach effects, zone effect, count up) during the fluctuation effect. It is an effect that suggests the occurrence of the effect, the valid period of the effect button 35, the stop display of the jackpot symbol, etc., and the timing when a predetermined event occurs. In addition, the countdown display (subtraction display) in the timer effect is updated at substantially the same interval as the actual time counting.

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

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

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

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

In step S1470, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is the opening designation command. If it is an opening designation command, the process is moved to step S1471, and if it is not an opening designation command, the process is moved to step S1480.

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

In step S1480, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a round designation command. If it is a round designation command, the process is transferred to step S1481, and if there is no round designation command, the process is transferred to step S1490.

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

In step S1490, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is the ending designation command. If it is an ending designation command, the process is moved to step S1491, and if it is not an ending designation command, the current command analysis process is terminated.

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

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

First, the sub CPU 120a refers to the received start opening winning designation command in step S1421-1. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the received start opening winning designation command, and grasps the winning / winning of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the effect content (planned fluctuation pattern).

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

In addition, in the judgment of whether or not the icon change effect is feasible, the execution of the icon change effect is not restricted, the jackpot game is not being executed, or the icon change effect is not being executed. In some cases, it is determined that the period is feasible. It should be noted that one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided.

In step S1421-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the hold storage corresponding to the previously received start opening winning designation command, that is, the pre-determination results of the advance hold are all equal to or less than the normal reach. If all are below the normal reach, the process is transferred to step S1421-4, and if all are not below the normal reach, the process is transferred to step 1421-7.
In addition, the term "normal reach or less" means normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, and normal reach. That is, in this step S1421-3, it is determined whether or not all the prior determination results of the advance hold are normal variation, shortened variation, or normal reach.

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

The sub CPU 120a determines the icon final display mode in step S1421-6. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon final display mode determination table, and is one of a plurality of icon final display modes based on the start opening winning designation command and the icon display mode determination random value. Determine the final display mode of the two icons.

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

In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined icon final display mode is the display mode (special icon) for executing the icon change effect. When the icon final display mode is the display mode for executing the icon change effect, the process is moved to step S1421-9, and when the icon final display mode is not the display mode for executing the icon change effect, step S1421-11 Move the process to.

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

In step S1421-10, the sub CPU 120a determines a change scenario, sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and shifts the process to step S1421-12. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change scenario determination table, and is based on the icon final display mode, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the start opening winning designation command, and the selection rate. Determine one change scenario from the change scenarios.

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

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

In the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the icon change effect (hold icon change effect, the variable icon change effect) is executed when all the preliminary determination results of the advance hold are equal to or less than the normal reach. , The icon change effect may be executed when the advance determination result of the advance hold does not perform the reach effect, and the icon change effect may not be executed when the reach effect is performed. In this way, the display mode of the hold icon does not change during the variable effect corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is executed, and the hold icon is held during the variable effect corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is not executed. The display mode of the above is changed, the reach effect is not hindered by the icon change effect, and the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, even if the pre-judgment result of the advance hold includes the one that performs the reach effect, the icon change effect may be executed, but in such a case, the pre-determination result of the advance hold is reach. The icon change effect may be more easily executed (executed at a higher rate) when the effect is not included than when the reach effect is included.

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

In the final display mode of the icon, a white icon that is displayed in white as a normal icon and a special icon that suggests that there is a possibility of becoming a big hit (a big hit game is executed) by executing the icon change effect. Blue icon displayed in blue, green icon displayed in green, red icon displayed in red, zebra icon displayed in zebra pattern (color), and rainbow icon displayed in rainbow color are set. The jackpot expectation for the special icon is higher in the order of (white icon <) blue icon <green icon <red icon <zebra icon <rainbow icon, and it is confirmed that the rainbow icon will be a jackpot. It is an icon.

The first feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that the selection rate of the icon final display mode is different depending on the effect content. The start winning information (starting opening winning designation command) includes information on the winning of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the content of the effect (reach effect, pseudo-repeated number of times).

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

Further, as a second feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is changed according to the number of pseudo-reams. Specifically, the special icon with a high expectation of big hit is selected at a higher rate when the number of pseudo-reams is 1 than when the number of pseudo-reams is 0, and the number of pseudo-reams is 1 time. In the case of 2 times, the special icon with high expectation of big hit is selected at a higher rate, and in the case of 3 times of pseudo-ream, the rainbow icon with confirmed big hit is selected. It has become like.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table that is referred to when determining a change scenario. The change scenario determination table is associated with the icon final display mode, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, the distribution ratio (%) for each scenario, and the type of change scenario to be determined. For reference, the preliminary fluctuations in each change scenario and the update mode in the fluctuations are described.

Here, the "preliminary variation" is a variation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure determination information stored before the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start opening winning designation command. That is, the "variation" is a variation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start opening winning designation command.

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

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

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

The first feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 35 is that the scenario in which the icon display mode changes during the execution of the change is more than the scenario in which the icon display mode changes when the game ball is won at the starting port. Is being selected at a high rate. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the expectation of whether or not the icon display mode changes (whether the icon change effect is executed) until the change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Become.

Further, as a second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 35, when the icon display mode changes over a plurality of stages (green, red, and zebra icons are determined as the icon final display mode). It is set so that the number of steps in which the icon changes during the execution of the change is likely to be larger than the number of steps in which the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation. 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.

In the change scenario determination table of the present embodiment, a scenario for changing the display mode of the icon is determined regardless of whether or not the reach effect (which may be a reach other than the normal reach) is executed in the prior variation. However, the display mode of the icon is changed by the change scenario determination table using whether or not the reach effect suggesting that the jackpot game may be executed in the advance fluctuation is executed as a determination factor. You may decide the scenario. When such a change scenario determination table is used, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed, and the reach effect is not executed. It is advisable to set various scenarios so that the display mode changes. In addition, the icon display mode changes during the execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed and the pre-variation in which the reach effect is not executed. Various scenarios may be set so that the display mode of the icon changes at a higher rate during the execution of the pre-variation in which is not executed.

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

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

In step S1441-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table and determines one variation effect pattern from the plurality of variation effect patterns based on the variation pattern designation command and the distribution ratio (%). .. Details of this variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 37.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Button non-collision” means that an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and whether the effect button 35 is operated or the effect button 35 is operated in this operation promotion effect. When the valid period elapses, a winning notification effect for notifying whether or not it is a big hit is executed, but the effect button 35 does not move upward during the valid period in this operation promotion effect and is maintained in a non-protruding state (normal state). It shows that it will be done.
“Button thrust” means that an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and whether the effect button 35 is operated or the effect button 35 is effective in this operation promotion effect. When the period elapses, a winning notification effect for notifying whether or not it is a big hit is executed, but it is shown that the effect button 35 moves upward during the valid period in this operation promotion effect and becomes a protruding state (special state). ing.

The "count-up effect" is a type of reach effect (big hit expectation) that may be executed by the numerical value displayed in the image display device 31 by performing a numerical count-up display (additional display). It shows that the count-up effect to be announced will be performed. The count-up display (addition display) in the count-up effect is updated at an interval (irregular interval) different from the actual time timing, unlike the counter-down display (subtraction display) in the timer effect.
The "zone effect" means that the image display device 31 performs a specific effect (background display) different from the normal effect (background) and announces that the jackpot game may be executed (the jackpot game is executed). It shows that the zone production will be performed.
The "heat zone effect" is to perform a specific effect (background display) different from the normal zone effect, and foretell that the possibility that the jackpot game will be executed is higher than the normal zone effect (the jackpot game is executed). It shows that the heat zone production is performed.

It should be noted that the fact that the count-up display (additional display) in the count-up effect is updated at an interval (irregular interval) different from the actual time timing is as described in the present embodiment. The timekeeping is delayed (slow) in the middle of the count-up display (addition display). In addition, it may be timed at a speed several times faster than the actual time (for example, it counts for 5 seconds on the production (display) while the actual time elapses for 1 second), or it may be timed intermittently (for example). It may be timed at intervals of 5 seconds).

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

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

Further, as a second feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37, the effect is more than the case where the effect button 35 remains in the normal state during the effective period generated in the final phase (final stage) of the reach effect. The point that the jackpot expectation is higher when the button 35 is in a special state can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the effect button 35 is in a special state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a third feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37, the final phase (final stage) of the reach effect is when the heat zone effect is executed than when only the normal zone effect is executed. There is a point that the effect button 35 tends to be in a special state during the valid period generated in. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to which type of zone effect is to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the fourth feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 is that the execution of the SPSP reach effect or the full rotation reach effect is confirmed when the next notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the next notice production will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Although the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 is not provided with a variable effect pattern in which the normal reach is performed and the SP SP reach is performed after the SP reach is performed, a variable effect pattern in which the SPSP reach is performed may be provided.

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

First, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determined in step S1343-1, and in step S1443-2, the presence or absence of execution of the pre-reach advance notice effect using the pre-reach advance notice determination table (see FIG. 39). And determine the notice pattern that defines the type of pre-reach notice effect to be executed. Details of this pre-reach notice determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 39.

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

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

In step S1443-4, the sub CPU 120a determines a serif pattern, which is an effect mode of the serif notice effect, and sets it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c by using the serif pattern determination table (see FIG. 40A). Details of this serif pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 (a).

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S1443-10, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined advance notice pattern is a advance notice pattern for executing the character group advance notice effect. In the case of a notice pattern for executing the character group notice effect, the process is moved to step S1443-11, and in the case of a notice pattern in which the character group notice effect is not executed, the current jackpot notice effect determination process is terminated.

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

In step S1443-11, the sub CPU 120a determines a character group pattern, which is an effect mode of the character group advance notice effect, using the character group pattern determination table (see FIG. 41 (b)), and sets the character group pattern in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c. set. Details of this character group pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (b).

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

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

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

The feature of the pre-reach notice determination table shown in FIG. 39 is that the pre-reach notice is more likely to be executed and the jackpot expectation is lower in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss in the jackpot lottery result. It can be pointed out that the pre-reach advance notice is more likely to be executed when the fluctuation effect pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined than when it is determined. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

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

As a feature of the dialogue pattern determination table shown in FIG. 40 (a), the jackpot lottery result is more than the reach confirmed dialogue (reach confirmed dialogue, expectation UP dialogue, correctness) than when the jackpot lottery result is lost. It is easier to determine the dialogue), and the dialogue (reach) that is higher than the reach confirmed dialogue is more likely to be determined when the fluctuation production pattern with high jackpot expectation is determined than when the fluctuation production pattern with low jackpot expectation is determined. There is a point that it is easy to determine the definite dialogue, the expectation degree UP dialogue, and the correct dialogue). By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

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

As a feature of the step-up pattern determination table shown in FIG. 40 (b), it is easier to determine the step-up pattern in which the number of executions of the step effect is larger in the case of the jackpot than in the case where the jackpot lottery result is lost, and the jackpot The point that the step-up pattern with a large number of executions of the step effect is more likely to be determined when the variation effect pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined than when the variation effect pattern with a low expectation is determined. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Notice decision table during reach)
FIG. 41 (a) is a diagram showing a reach advance notice determination table that is referred to when determining a reach advance notice determination pattern. The notice lottery result during reach, the variable effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each notice pattern, and the notice pattern to be decided are associated with each other.

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

The features of the reach notice determination table shown in FIG. 41 (a) are that the reach notice (character group notice effect) is more likely to be executed in the case of a big hit than in the case where the big hit lottery result is lost. The point that the notice during reach (character group notice production) is easier to be executed when the fluctuation production pattern with high jackpot expectation is determined than when the fluctuation production pattern with low jackpot expectation is determined. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

The character group pattern includes a "first character group" in which the first character group is displayed, a "second character group" in which the second character group is displayed, and a "third character group" in which the third character group is displayed. , 4 types of "4th character group (premier)" that the 4th character group is displayed and the jackpot is confirmed are set, and the jackpot expectation is 1st character group <2nd character group < The 3rd character group <4th character group (big hit confirmed).

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

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

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

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

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

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

The final count value is "6 seconds" which suggests that the normal reach effect is finally executed, "9 seconds" which suggests that the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect is finally executed, and finally. There are four types set: "12 seconds" that suggests that the SPSP reach effect will be executed, and "7.7 seconds (premier)" that notifies that the SPSP reach effect will be executed and that it will be a big hit. ing.

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

The first feature of the final count value determination table shown in FIG. 43 is that when the final count value is the maximum value (12 seconds), it is confirmed that the SPSP reach effect having a high jackpot expectation is executed. Be done. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not the count value in the count-up effect is displayed up to the maximum value (additional display), and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It becomes.

The second feature of the final count value determination table shown in FIG. 43 is that the reach effect with a high jackpot expectation is executed more than the reach effect with a low jackpot expectation is executed. The point is that the count value can be easily determined. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

The third feature of the final count value determination table shown in FIG. 43 is that the SPSP reach effect with a high expectation of big hit is executed by basically setting the final count value to the maximum value (12 seconds). The distribution ratio (%) for each final count value to be notified is set, but as an exceptionally low premier element, the value is smaller than the maximum value (12 seconds) and it is a big hit. One point is that there is a "7.7 seconds (premier)" that will be confirmed. By doing so, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the count-up effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

First, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), when the fluctuation time of the first special symbol ends in a state where the number of reserved first special symbols is "2", the image display device 31 displays the effect symbol 38 "148". Is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation effect ends. In addition, the small effect symbol 48 is also stopped and displayed at "148".

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

After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), when the effect button 35 is operated during the valid period that occurred during the normal fluctuation period, the image display device 31 is displayed with the expected degree UP dialogue of the character A (“ki, trillion”). "Only ?!") is displayed and the dialogue notice production is executed. Even if the effect period ends without operating the effect button 35, the dialogue notice effect is executed.

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

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

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

After that, when the first branch value of "6.00 seconds", which is the first branch value of whether or not the count-up effect is completed, is approached, the numerical count-up display (addition display) becomes slow, and is shown in FIGS. 44 (f) and 44 (g). As described above, when the count-up display (addition display) reaches 6.00 seconds, the count-up display (addition display) becomes the slowest (finally, it is almost paused), and the numerical value is enlarged and displayed as 6.01 seconds. The count-up fanning effect, which is displayed as if to fan or not, that is, whether or not the count-up effect is finished, is executed. When the count-up effect ends at this timing, it develops into a normal reach effect and the variable effect ends.

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

Furthermore, the numerical value count-up display (addition display) is performed, and when the second branch value of "9.00 seconds", which is the second branch value of whether or not the count-up effect is completed, is approached, the numerical value count-up display (addition display) is performed. (Display) becomes slow, and as shown in FIGS. 44 (h) and 44 (i), when the count-up display (addition display) reaches 9.00 seconds, the count-up display (addition display) becomes the slowest (finally). (Almost paused), the numerical value is enlarged and displayed, and whether or not it becomes 9.01 seconds, that is, the same count-up fanning effect as the first branch value is executed. When the count-up effect ends at this timing, it eventually develops into a normal reach effect or an SP reach effect via the normal reach, and the variable effect ends.

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

Further, the numerical value count-up display (addition display) is performed, and as shown in FIG. 44 (j), when the numerical value of the count-up display (addition display) reaches the maximum value of 12.00 seconds, the ally character The ambush is successful, and when the effect of catching the enemy character is displayed, the count-up effect ends, and finally it develops into the SPSP reach effect via the normal reach, and the variable effect ends.

Although not shown, when the count-up effect ends at the timing when the numerical value of the count-up display (addition display) reaches 7.70 seconds, it finally develops into the SPSP reach effect via the normal reach and the variable effect is produced. It will end. In the case of "7.70 seconds", unlike other seconds, the numerical count-up display (addition display) does not slow down even when approaching "7.70 seconds". There is.
It should be noted that the numerical value of this count-up display (addition display) may be 7.70 seconds, and a definite effect that deterministically notifies that a big hit will be obtained at the timing when the count-up effect is completed may be executed.

In this way, when the count value approaches the branch value (6.00, 9.00, 12.00), the count-up display (addition display) becomes slower, and it is fueled whether or not the count-up effect ends. Therefore, the player can be thrilled, and the effect of the count-up effect can be improved.

In addition, when the count-up effect ends at "7.70 seconds" when the jackpot is confirmed, the numerical count-up display (addition display) does not slow down even when approaching "7.70 seconds". Since the count-up display (addition display) ends, it is possible to give the player a great surprise and an uplifting feeling, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, when the count-up effect, which is a high-profile effect, is started by the player who announces the type of reach to be executed, the effect symbol 38 is deleted, and the small effect symbol 48 is continuously displayed. It has become. By doing so, it is possible to more effectively draw the player's attention to the count-up effect (without hindering the count-up effect), and to execute the variable display of the first special symbol (second special symbol). The player can grasp the state.

Although the normal reach is always executed after the count-up effect is executed, the development effect may be executed without executing the normal reach to develop the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect. Further, the case where the normal reach is executed and developed and the case where the development effect is executed and developed without executing the normal reach may be mixed. In the case of mixing, the jackpot expectation may be higher in the case where the development effect is executed and developed without executing the normal reach than in the case where the development is performed by executing the normal reach.

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

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

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

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

The change timer effect is an effect that suggests that the variable icon change effect is executed and the timing at which the variable icon change effect is executed, but at the time when the change timer effect is executed, It is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the change timer effect is used, and it can be determined that the change timer effect is achieved when the display mode of the variable icon changes.

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1445-4 whether or not the number of times of the change timer effect determined is for executing the change timer effect. When the change timer effect is executed (the number of change timer effects is "1 time"), the process is transferred to step S1445-5, and the change timer effect is not executed (the number of change timer effects is "1 time"). In the case of "0 times"), the process is transferred to step S1445-8.

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

In addition to the icon change, the suggestion event includes normal reach, pseudo-ream, count-up effect, zone effect, heat zone effect, next notice effect, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect, valid period, jackpot symbol stop. And so on.

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

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

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

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

In step S1445-8, the sub CPU 120a refers to the current variation effect pattern, and in step S1445-9, the reach effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) equal to or higher than the SP reach effect is executed. Judge whether or not. When the reach effect equal to or higher than the SP reach effect is executed, the process is moved to step S1445-10, and when the reach effect equal to or higher than the SP reach effect is not executed, the timer effect determination process this time is terminated.

The sub CPU 120a uses the event timer number determination table (see FIG. 46B) in step S1445-10 to execute the number of event timer effects (“0 times” to “2 times”) during the current variation effect. ) Is determined. Specifically, the big hit lottery result, the fluctuation effect pattern, and the like are collated with the event timer number determination table. Details of this event timer number determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (b).

The event timer effect is an effect that suggests that any of a plurality of events (excluding icon changes) that expect the jackpot game to be executed in the process of executing the variable effect, and the timing at which the event occurs. However, it is difficult for the player to determine the type of event when the event timer effect is executed, and the type of event can be determined when the event occurs.

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

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1445-11 whether or not the number of times of the event timer effect determined is to execute the event timer effect. When the event timer effect is executed (the number of event timer effects is "1 time" or "2 times"), the process is transferred to step S1445-12, and the event timer effect is not executed (event timer). If the number of productions is "0 times"), the timer production determination process this time is terminated.

The sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number of times of the event timer effect determined in step S1445-12 is one. If it is once, the process is transferred to step S1445-13, and if it is twice instead of once, the process is transferred to step S1445-16.

In step S1445-13, the sub CPU 120a uses the suggestion event determination table for one timer (see FIG. 47) to suggest the suggestion event by the event timer effect and the timer type classified according to the type and length of the timer. To determine. Specifically, the variation effect pattern and the like are collated with the suggestion event determination table for one timer. The details of the suggestion event determination table for one timer will be described later with reference to FIG. 47.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The number of times of the change timer effect is set to two types, "0 times" in which the change timer effect is not executed and "1 time" in which the change timer effect is executed.
The number of times of the change timer effect is not limited to the type of the present embodiment, and may be three types including the case where the change timer effect is executed twice, or may be executed a larger number of times.

A feature of the change timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46 (a) is that the higher the jackpot expectation is, the easier it is for the change timer effect to be executed. By doing so, it is possible to effectively announce that the variable icon will change to the variable icon with a high expectation of a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
It should be noted that the higher the expectation of a big hit in the final display mode of the variable icon, the more difficult it is to execute the change timer effect.

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

The number of event timer effects includes "0 times" when the event timer effect is not executed, "1 time" when the event timer effect is executed once, and 2 times when the event timer effect is executed. Three types of "twice" are set.

The first feature of the event timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46B is that the event timer effect is easier to be executed in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss in the jackpot lottery result, and the jackpot expectation level. The event timer effect is more likely to be executed when the reach effect with a high jackpot expectation is executed than when the reach effect with a low value is executed. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second feature of the event timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46B is that the number of executions of the event timer effect is more likely to occur in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss in the jackpot lottery result. Be done. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the number of times the event timer effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The third feature of the event timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46B is that the reach effect with a high jackpot expectation is executed more than the reach effect with a low jackpot expectation is executed. , The point that the number of executions of the event timer effect tends to increase. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

There are 10 types of suggestion events: normal reach, pseudo-ream, count-up effect, zone effect, next notice effect, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect, valid period, and jackpot symbol stop.

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

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

The second feature of the suggestion event determination table for one timer shown in FIG. 47 is that as one event timer effect executed during the variation effect, an event executed at an early stage of the variation effect (for example, pseudo). It can be pointed out that the continuous, count-up effect, zone effect) is more likely to be determined as a suggestion event than the event (for example, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, valid period) that is executed at a later time of the variable effect. By doing so, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player over a long period of time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The third feature of the suggestion event determination table for one timer shown in FIG. 47 is that the higher the jackpot expectation of the fluctuation effect pattern, the earlier the event (for example, pseudo-ream, count-up effect) is executed. , Zone effect), an event (for example, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, valid period) executed at a later time of the variable effect is more likely to be determined as a suggestion event. By doing so, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player over a long period of time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The fourth feature of the suggestion event determination table for one timer shown in FIG. 47 is that the higher the jackpot expectation is, the easier it is to determine the timer type for which a longer timer time is set (big hit expectation). The higher the degree, the easier it is to determine the long timer as the timer type). By doing so, the longer the timer time in the timer production, the higher the expectation of a big hit, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It becomes.

The fifth feature of the suggestion event determination table for one timer shown in FIG. 47 is a predetermined event (for example, normal reach, count-up effect, pseudo-ream, SP reach effect, zone effect, SPSP reach effect, next notice effect). ) Is executed, but the event timer effect that suggests the occurrence of a specific event (valid period) is executed in the final phase (final stage) of the variable effect. The point that the effect button 35 tends to be in a special state can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to which type of event is the suggestive event, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The sixth feature of the suggested event determination table for one timer shown in FIG. 47 is that the final phase of the fluctuation effect is when the middle timer is determined rather than when the short timer is determined as the timer type. At the (final stage), the effect button 35 tends to be in a special state (protruding state). By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The seventh feature of the suggestion event determination table for one timer shown in FIG. 47 is that the final phase of the variation effect is when the long timer is determined rather than when the middle timer is determined as the timer type. In the final stage), the effect button 35 tends to be in a special state (protruding state). By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Suggested event determination table for 2 timers)
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a suggestion event when the event timer effect is executed twice during the variation effect, and a suggestion event determination table for the timer twice, which is referred to when determining the timer type. The suggestion event determination table for two timers is associated with a variation effect pattern, a distribution ratio (%) for each suggestion event, a suggestion event to be determined, and a timer type.

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

Suggestion events include normal reach, 1st pseudo-ream, 2nd pseudo-ream, count-up production, zone production, 1st heat zone production, next notice production, SPSP reach production, valid period, full rotation reach production, jackpot symbol stop Eleven types are set.

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

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

Further, the second feature of the suggestion event determination table for the two timers shown in FIG. 48 is that the two event timer effects executed during the fluctuation effect include an event executed at an early stage of the fluctuation effect. The point is that both events that are executed at a late stage of the fluctuation effect are easily determined as suggestive events. By doing so, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player over a long period of time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a third feature of the suggestion event determination table for two timers shown in FIG. 48, the higher the jackpot expectation is, the easier it is to determine the timer type in which the longer timer time is set (the longer the timer time is set). The higher the jackpot expectation, the easier it is to determine the long timer as the timer type). By doing so, the longer the timer time in the timer production, the higher the expectation of a big hit, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It becomes.

Further, as the fourth feature of the suggestion event determination table for two timers shown in FIG. 48, it is more specific than the case where the event timer effect suggesting the occurrence of a predetermined event (for example, SPSP reach effect) is executed. When the event timer effect suggesting the occurrence of the event (valid period) is executed, the effect button 35 is more likely to be in a special state in the final phase (final stage) of the variable effect. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to which type of event is the suggestive event, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as the fifth feature of the suggestion event determination table for two timers shown in FIG. 48, the short timer as the timer type and the case where the long timer is determined rather than the case where the middle timer is determined. However, there is a point that the effect button 35 tends to be in a special state (protruding state) in the final phase (final stage) of the variable effect. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

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

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

In this way, in the timer effect, a plurality of timer times (update patterns) are set, but the timer effect counts down to 0 seconds to perform a predetermined event (icon change effect, various reach effects, zone effect, count up). Since it is an effect that suggests the occurrence of the effect, the valid period of the effect button 35, the stop display of the jackpot symbol, etc., and the timing when a predetermined event occurs, any timer time (update pattern) can be used. , The count value is counted up to the final arrival point (0 seconds in this embodiment).

The first feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that, regardless of the timer type, the update pattern in which the jackpot lottery result has a longer timer time than in the case of a loss. There is a point that is easy to determine. By doing so, the longer the timer time in the timer production, the higher the expectation of a big hit, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It becomes.

The second feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that even if the timer time is the same, the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the display mode (character color) of the timer. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the display mode of the timer, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Specifically, the jackpot expectation degree related to the display mode (character color) of the timer is white <blue <red <rainbow (big hit confirmed).

The third feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the longer the timer type is determined, the more the timer display mode (character color) is. By doing so, it is possible to impress that the higher the timer type in which the longer timer time is determined, the higher the jackpot expectation is, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Although the character color is illustrated as the display mode of the timer, it may be a font in addition to the character color, it may be a decorative part for decorating the timer, or it may be a composite thereof.

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

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

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

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

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

The sixth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the timer subtraction starts after the standby display is performed, as compared with the case where the standby display indicating that the execution of the timer effect is waiting is not performed. There is a point that the expectation of big hit is higher when it is done. By doing so, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player even before the timer is subtracted, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

The eighth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the rewind time in the special pattern tends to be longer in the case of the jackpot than in the case where the jackpot lottery result is lost (depending on the timer time after rewinding). The jackpot expectations are different). By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the rewinding time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

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

In addition, it can be said that the number of events suggested by the timer effect and the number of events not suggested (big hit notice effect) are different. Specifically, the number of events suggested by the timer effect is larger than the number of events not suggested (big hit notice effect). It should be noted that the number of events that are not suggested by the timer effect may be larger than the number of events that are suggested.

In the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, it is always counted up to "0 seconds", but it may end in the middle without being counted up to "0 seconds". Is also good. If the event ends in the middle of the process, it is sufficient not to suggest any predetermined event (so-called ghosting effect).

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

As a change timer effect, there is an "icon change timer effect" that suggests an icon change, and as an event timer effect, a "pseudo-repeated timer effect" that suggests the occurrence of a pseudo-ream, and a suggestion of the start of a zone effect. "Zone generation timer effect", "Heat zone generation timer effect" that suggests the start of the heat zone effect, "Count-up generation timer effect" that suggests the start of the count-up effect, "Next time" that suggests the start of the next notice effect "Notice generation timer production", "Normal reach generation timer production" suggesting the start of normal reach production, "SP reach generation timer production" suggesting the start of SP reach production, "SPSP reach generation timer production" suggesting the start of SPSP reach production , "Validity period generation timer effect" suggesting the occurrence of the valid period of the effect button 35, and "Big hit symbol stop timer effect" suggesting the stop of the jackpot effect symbol.

The variable effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous advance notice is executed includes the "pseudo 1 variable period" which is the first variable period before the pseudo continuous advance notice is executed, and 2 associated with the execution of the pseudo continuous advance notice once. The "pseudo 2 fluctuation period" which is the second fluctuation period, the "pseudo 3 fluctuation period" which is the third fluctuation period accompanying the execution of the pseudo continuous notice twice, and the pseudo continuous notice being executed three times. There are at least four periods of the "pseudo-four variable period", which is the fourth variable period that accompanies it.

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

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

Further, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed between T0 and T7, and the display of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed between T0 and T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state from T3, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state after T3.

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

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

Further, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed between T0 and T7, and the display of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed between T0 and T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state from T3, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state after T3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed between T0 and T7, and the display of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed between T0 and T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state from T4, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state after T4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed between T0 to T4 and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed between T0 and T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state between T3 and T4, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state between T3 and T4, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T4 to T6. Is displayed in reach.

As shown in FIG. 51 (b), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 17 or 40 (button non-collision), the icon change timer effect, the count-up timer effect, the SPSP reach generation timer effect, and the valid period generation timer effect There is a possibility that four of them will be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

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

Further, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed between T0 to T2, T3 to T4, and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed between T0 to T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state between T3 and T4, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state between T3 and T4, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T4 to T6. Is displayed in reach.

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

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

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

Further, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed between T0 to T4 and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed between T0 and T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state between T3 and T4, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state between T3 and T4, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T4 to T6. Is displayed in reach.

As shown in FIG. 51 (d), in the case of the variation effect pattern 19 or 42 (button thrust), the icon change timer effect, the count-up generation timer effect, the SPSP reach generation timer effect, and the valid period generation timer effect. Four may be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

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

Further, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed between T0 to T2, T3 to T4, and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed between T0 to T7.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state between T3 and T4, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state between T3 and T4, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T4 to T6. Is displayed in reach.

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

As shown in FIG. 52 (a), in the case of the variation effect pattern 20 or 43 (button non-collision), the icon change timer effect, the pseudo continuous generation timer effect, the zone generation timer effect, the SPSP reach generation timer effect, There is a possibility that five of the validity period generation timer effects will be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

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

Further, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed between T0 to T5 and T7 to T8, and the display of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed between T0 and T8.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state between T4 and T5, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state between T4 and T5, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T5 to T7. Is displayed in reach.

As shown in FIG. 52B, in the case of the variation effect pattern 21 or 44 (button non-collision), the icon change timer effect, the pseudo continuous generation timer effect, the zone generation timer effect, the SPSP reach generation timer effect, There is a possibility that five of the validity period generation timer effects will be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

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

Further, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed between T0 to T5 and T8 to T9, and the display of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed between T0 and T9.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state between T4 and T5, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state between T4 and T5, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T5 to T8. Is displayed in reach.

As shown in FIG. 52 (c), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 22 or 45 (button thrust), the icon change timer effect, the heat zone generation timer effect, the next notice generation timer effect, the SPSP reach generation timer effect, There is a possibility that five of the validity period generation timer effects will be executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

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

Further, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed between T0 to T5 and T8 to T9, and the display of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed between T0 and T9.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state between T4 and T5, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state between T4 and T5, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T5 to T8. Is displayed in reach.

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

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

Further, the display of the effect symbol 38 is displayed between T0 to T6 and T8 to T9, and the display of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed between T0 and T9.
The effect symbol 38 is displayed in the reach state during T5 to T6, but the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state during T5 to T6, and the effect symbol 38 is not displayed T6 to T8. Is displayed in reach.

In this way, even if there are many timer effects whose execution times overlap, the number of timer effects executed at the same time (in parallel) is limited (up to 3). By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's line of sight is too disturbed and he / she cannot concentrate on the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the limit number of timer effects executed at the same time is different for each variable effect pattern (timers executed at the same time for the variable effect pattern with high jackpot expectation than for the variable effect pattern with low jackpot expectation). There are many productions). By doing so, the player can estimate the jackpot expectation based on the number of timer effects executed at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

Further, although the execution times of the count-up effect and the timer effect may overlap, they are started at the same time and do not end at the same time. By doing so, even if the effects of updating and displaying different types of numerical values (count-up effect, timer effect) are performed at the same time, the inconvenience that the player's line of sight is too disturbed and the player cannot concentrate on the game is avoided. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the count-up effect and the timer effect start at the same time and do not end at the same time, but one of them may end and the other may start. By doing so, it is possible to arouse a sense of expectation for a long period of time and improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the timer effect, a plurality of timer effects may be executed at the same time, whereas in the count-up effect, a plurality of count-up effects may not be executed at the same time. By doing so, even if the effects are common in terms of counting numerical values, there is a difference in whether or not they can be executed at the same time, so it is possible to increase the variation of the effects, and the player's It is possible to prevent boredom and improve the interest of the game.

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

The count-up effect is an effect that is executed before the reach effect is performed, and is not executed after the reach effect is performed. Therefore, the reach effect (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) In the period before the count-up effect is performed, the execution time of the count-up effect and the timer effect may overlap, but in the period after the reach effect (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) is performed, the count-up effect and the count-up effect are performed. It can be said that there is no case where the execution time overlaps with the timer effect.

Although the count-up effect is executed before the reach effect is performed, it may be possible to execute the count-up effect until just before the target effect suggested by the count-up effect is executed. For example, when the count-up effect suggests the execution of the SPSP reach, it may be executed during the reach effect in the stage before the development to the SPSP reach, such as during the normal reach or the SP reach.

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

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

First, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), when the fluctuation time of the first special symbol ends in a state where the number of reserved first special symbols is "2", the image display device 31 displays the effect symbol 38 "234". Is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation effect ends. In addition, the small effect symbol 48 is also stopped and displayed at "234".

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

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (e), when the pseudo-continuous symbols suggesting the occurrence of the pseudo continuous notice as the middle effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the state where the loose stitches are temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols, the pseudo 1 variation occurs. The period ends. At this time, the white character timer ZTW becomes "12 seconds left", which is the timer time during subtraction.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 53 (g), when the pseudo-continuous symbols suggesting the occurrence of the pseudo-continuous notice are temporarily stopped as the middle effect symbols in the state where the loose stitches are temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols, the pseudo 2 The variable period ends. At this time, the white character timer ZTW becomes "one second left", which is the timer time during subtraction.

Then, after the effect symbol starts re-variating due to the occurrence of the pseudo-ream and the white character timer ZTW reaches "0 seconds left" (see FIG. 53 (h)), the characters "heat zone entry" are displayed. Then, the heat zone effect is started and the heat zone telop is displayed (see FIG. 54 (a)). When the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started at this timing, the blue character timer STB of "more XX seconds", which is a standby display, is displayed on the image display device 31 directly above the white character timer ZTW.

The blue character timer STB is displayed directly above the first hold icon display area 31a when the other timer (here, the white character timer ZTW) is not displayed, but the other timer is displayed. When it is, it is displayed directly above the other timers, and when the other timers are deleted, it moves directly above the first hold icon display area 31a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), when the same "3" as the left and right effect symbols temporarily stops to form a reach state, the normal reach effect is started. At this time, the variable icon changes from a blue icon to a green icon, and the variable icon change effect is performed. The blue character timer STB becomes "20 seconds left", which is the normal display, and the timer time subtraction is started. NS. At this time, the small effect symbol 48 is displayed without being in the reach state.

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

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

Next, with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56, an effect example in which two timer effects are executed during the variation effect will be described. Here, it is assumed that the execution of the variation effect pattern 45, the next notice generation timer effect (normal pattern 21), and the valid period generation timer effect (special pattern 2) is determined in the normal game state.

First, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), when the zone telop is displayed and the zone effect is being executed, the pseudo-continuous notice is given as the inner effect symbol with the disjointed eyes temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols. When the pseudo-continuous symbol suggesting the occurrence of is temporarily stopped, the pseudo-two variation period ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As described above, when the valid period of the operation of the effect button 35 becomes "0", the winning notification effect is started even if the effect button 35 is not operated, so that the effect can be said to be a kind of timer effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), the first decorative member 33a returns from the effect position to the standby position, the effect symbol 38 "333" is stopped and displayed, and the variation effect ends. In addition, the small effect symbol 48 is also stopped and displayed at "333".

In this way, since the timer in the icon change timer effect is displayed in the vicinity of the variable icon display area 31c, the player watching the icon change timer effect can visually recognize the variable icon change effect with almost no movement of the line of sight. Since it is possible, it is difficult to overlook the variable icon change effect, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

Further, in the timer production, after the value of the timer reaches "0 seconds left", a character indicating an event to be executed after that (for example, a character such as "next notice") is displayed, and then the event starts. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand what kind of event the predetermined event suggested by the timer production is, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

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

In addition, a pattern that displays a character indicating an event after the timer value becomes "0 seconds left" as in the present embodiment, and a timer value after the timer value becomes "0 seconds left". A pattern for displaying that "0 seconds are left" may be mixed, and any pattern may be performed depending on the type of event. In this case, for example, when the event suggested by the timer effect is a final effect, the timer value becomes "0 seconds left" after the timer value becomes "0 seconds left". It is better to use a pattern that displays notifications. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the jackpot has been confirmed before the final effect is performed, and the final effect can be effectively executed.

In addition, when multiple timer effects are executed at the same time, the timers are displayed so that they do not overlap, so it is possible to avoid the inconvenience of making it difficult to see the number of seconds of the timers, which makes the game more enjoyable. It is possible to improve.

In addition, the countdown display (subtraction display) in the timer effect is updated at approximately the same interval as the actual time timing, so when the timer effect is started, it is possible to predict when any event will occur. The game can be effectively excited until the timing when a predetermined event occurs (the timer becomes 0 seconds), and the fun of the game can be improved.

In addition, since the timer is displayed so as to overlap in front of other production images (excluding the small production symbol 48), it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the number of seconds of the timer becomes difficult to see, and the interest of the game can be enjoyed. It is possible to improve. Note that a specific effect image (for example, an image of a notice effect with a high expectation of a big hit) may be displayed so as to overlap in front of the timer.

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

Further, in the timer effect, the count value is counted up to the final arrival point (0 seconds in this embodiment) regardless of the timer time (update pattern), whereas the count-up effect is performed. In, the count value may or may not be counted up to the final arrival point (12 seconds in this embodiment). By doing so, even if the production is common in that the numerical values are counted, there is a difference in whether or not the final arrival point (0 seconds in this embodiment) is always counted. It is possible to increase the variation of the game, prevent the player from getting bored, and improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot notice effect can be executed during the execution of the timer effect, but the execution of the jackpot notice effect may be restricted during the execution of the timer effect. Specifically, the jackpot advance notice effect may not be completely executed, or a specific jackpot advance notice effect (at least one of the dialogue advance notice effect, the step-up advance notice effect, and the character group advance notice effect) is not executed, but it is not executed. Other notice effects (line notice effect, step-up notice effect, rest of character group notice effect) may be executed. Further, during the execution of the timer effect, the execution of the definite effect that deterministically notifies that the jackpot will be a big hit may be restricted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effect does not suggest the execution of the jackpot notice effect, but the execution of the jackpot notice effect may be suggested. Further, in the case of executing the final effect for deterministically notifying that the jackpot will be a big hit, the timer effect may be used to suggest the execution of the final effect.

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

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the timer is displayed on the image display device 31 to execute the timer effect, but a second display device different from the image display device 31 is provided and the timer is displayed on the second display device. The timer effect may be executed, or the display device that displays the timer may be different depending on the suggestion event and / or the timer type. For example, when the variable icon or the hold icon is displayed on the second display device, a timer suggesting an icon change is displayed on the second display device, and a timer suggesting other events is displayed on the image display device 31. For example, to display.

Further, in the present embodiment, when two timer effects are executed, the two timer effects do not suggest the same event, but the two timer effects may suggest the same event. You may. Specifically, when a variable effect pattern with a low jackpot expectation is determined, two timer effects are prevented from suggesting the same event, and a variable effect pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined. For example, two timer effects suggest the same event at a predetermined ratio.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the timer does not change in the middle, but may be changed in the middle. Specifically, the display mode is changed after the timer is rewound, or the display mode is changed after the timer is added or paused and then restarted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effect suggests an event that occurs during the variable effect, but the timer effect suggests the occurrence of a special effect that is executed based on the time information of the RTC (real-time clock). It may be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect of performing the count-up display (additional display) such as the count-up effect is performed only once in one variable effect, but it is performed a plurality of times. Is also good. In this case, it may be performed in duplicate or may not be performed in duplicate.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation effect in the normal game state has been illustrated, but the timer effect is not limited to the normal game state, but also has a "low probability time saving game state", a "high probability time saving game state", and a "high probability". It can be executed even in the "non-time saving game state", and the count-up effect may be impossible or difficult to execute, or "low probability time saving game state", "high probability time saving game state" or "high probability non-time saving game state". In the "time saving game state", the timer effect and the count-up effect may be executed, and in the "low probability time saving game state", the "high probability time saving game state" and the "high probability non-time saving game state", The timer effect and the count-up effect may be made unexecutable or difficult to execute.

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the count-up effect is an effect that announces the type of reach effect, but it may be possible to announce (suggest) only a specific reach, or an event that is suggested by the timer effect. May be announced (suggested), and the effect of giving notice (suggestion) can be set as appropriate. That is, in the present embodiment, the count-up effect is performed before the execution of the reach effect, but it may be performed after the execution of the reach effect depending on the type of notice to be suggested.
Even if the count-up effect is performed after the reach effect is executed, it is better not to execute it in the operation promotion effect and the winning notification effect that are executed in the final phase (final stage) of the variable effect. good. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without interfering with the winning notification production, which is one of the productions that the player is most interested in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the timing for erasing the effect symbol 38 is the execution period of the count-up effect, the next notice effect, the SPSP reach effect, and the full rotation reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to these, and the SP reach effect is not limited to these. It may be deleted even during the execution period of.

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

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

(Modification example 1)
In the present embodiment, the count-up effect of counting up the numerical value (addition display) and the timer effect of counting down the numerical value (subtraction display) can be executed, but the count-up display (addition display) and the countdown display (addition display) It may be possible to execute an effect (special timer effect) in combination with the subtraction display).

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

As shown in FIG. 57 (a), when the fluctuation time of the first special symbol ends in the state where the number of reserved first special symbols is "1", the effect symbol 38 "165" is stopped on the image display device 31. It is displayed and the fluctuation effect ends. In addition, the small effect symbol 48 is also stopped and displayed at "165".

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

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

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

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

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

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

After that, after the special timer WTW becomes "0 seconds" (see FIG. 57 (h)), when the characters "next notice" are displayed (see FIG. 57 (i)), the next notice effect is started. , The characters "Next notice SPSP reach!" Are displayed on the image display device 31 (see FIG. 57 (j)). Then, the small effect symbol 48 is displayed in the reach state.

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

As an example of the effect of the special timer effect, an example is shown in which the numerical value at which the count-up display (addition display) ends is "20.00 seconds", but a plurality of end timings are shown as in the count-up effect of the present embodiment. (Numerical value) may be provided.
Further, when the countdown display (subtraction display) is performed and the time reaches 0 seconds, various events may be generated as in the timer effect of the present embodiment.

In this way, by executing the effect (special timer effect) that combines the count-up display (addition display) and the countdown display (subtraction display), the count value reaches the maximum value during the count-up display (addition display). It is possible to raise the player's expectation for whether or not to be added, and during the countdown display (subtraction display), the player feels excited and uplifted about what kind of event will be executed when it reaches 0 seconds. It is possible to improve the fun of the game.

It should be noted that during the execution of the special timer effect, the timer effect as in the present embodiment may be executable, or may be impossible or difficult to execute, but it may be impossible or difficult to execute. It is preferable to make it difficult. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's line of sight is too disturbed and he / she cannot concentrate on the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Further, even when the timer effect as in the present embodiment can be executed during the execution of the special timer effect, it is better to start the timer effect at the same time and not to end the timer effect at the same time.

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

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

For example, instead of continuous numerical values, discrete numerical values may be counted up and displayed (additional display). Specifically, at least in the variable effect, the meter is displayed except during SPSP reach, and numerical values such as "+5", "+20", and "+25" are counted up on the meter at various timings (addition display). ), And if the count value is counted up to the maximum value (for example, "100") (addition display), it is suggested that it is confirmed that the SPSP reach will be developed, and the count value is the maximum value. If the count-up display (addition display) is not displayed up to, nothing should be suggested.

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

In addition, the numerical value tends to increase in the first half period until the SPSP reach (for example, the period until the reach is reached), and the numerical value is in the latter half period (the period from the reach to the end of the count-up effect). May not increase easily. By doing so, it is possible to effectively excite the variable production and improve the fun of the game.

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

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Hereinafter, other inventions and the like described in the present embodiment will be described.

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

As the first configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of performing the variation effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) that displays numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variation effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. The update effect is provided with an effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect that updates the image toward the final value, and the update effect includes a first update effect (timer effect) that updates up to the final value and a final effect. The effect executing means includes the second update effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect executing means updates the numerical information to the final value in the update effect, and then the special game. Of the multiple types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-ream, zone effect, next notice effect, validity period, icon change, count-up effect, etc.) that suggest the possibility of executing Any specific effect can be executed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a second configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of executing the variation effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) that displays numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variation effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. The update effect is provided with an effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect that updates the image toward the final value, and the update effect includes a first update effect (timer effect) that updates up to the final value and a final effect. The effect executing means includes the second update effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect executing means updates the numerical information to the final value in the update effect, and then the special game. Of multiple types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-ream, zone effect, next notice effect, validity period, icon change, count-up effect, etc.) Any specific effect can be executed, and the first update effect and the second update effect can be executed in parallel. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a third configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of executing the variation effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) that displays numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variation effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. The update effect is provided with an effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect that updates the image toward the final value, and the update effect includes a first update effect (timer effect) that updates up to the final value and a final effect. The effect executing means includes the second update effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect executing means updates the numerical information to the final value in the update effect, and then the special game. Of multiple types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-ream, zone effect, next notice effect, validity period, icon change, count-up effect, etc.) Any specific effect can be executed, and the first update effect and the second update effect can be executed in parallel, but they start at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

As a fifth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of executing the variation effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) that displays numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variation effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. The update effect is provided with an effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect that updates the image toward the final value, and the update effect includes a first update effect (timer effect) that updates up to the final value and a final effect. The effect executing means includes the second update effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect executing means updates the numerical information to the final value in the update effect, and then the special game. Of multiple types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-ream, zone effect, next notice effect, validity period, icon change, count-up effect, etc.) Any specific effect can be executed, and in the first period (normal variation period, shortened variation period, etc.) in the variation effect, the first update effect and the second update effect are executed in parallel. On the other hand, in the second period (normal reach effect period, SP reach effect period, SPSP reach effect period, etc.) different from the first period in the variable effect, the first update effect and the second update effect are possible. It is made impossible to execute the update effect in parallel. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

As a seventh configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player, and according to the determination result. In a gaming machine capable of performing the variation effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) that displays numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variation effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result. The update effect is provided with an effect execution means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect that updates the image toward the final value, and the update effect includes a first update effect (timer effect) that updates up to the final value and a final effect. The effect executing means includes the second update effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated to a numerical value, and the effect executing means updates the numerical information to the final value in the update effect, and then the special game. Of the multiple types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach, pseudo-ream, zone effect, next notice effect, validity period, icon change, count-up effect, etc.) that suggest the possibility of executing Any specific effect can be executed, and in the first update effect, the numerical information is updated at regular intervals, while in the second update effect, the numerical information is updated at an indefinite interval. There is. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

The "numerical value information" is a "numerical value" displayed in the timer effect and the count-up effect. The "final value" in the first update effect is "0 seconds" in the timer effect, and the "final value" in the second update effect is the "maximum value (12 seconds)" in the count-up effect. .. Further, the "indefinite interval" means an irregular counting at a part of the timing such as the count-up effect of the present embodiment, an irregular counting as in the modified example 2, and the like. including.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is set to shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of all jackpot games, but the first jackpot 16 opened in a specific round game of the jackpot game. Alternatively, when the gaming ball passes through a specific area provided inside the second winning opening 17, the gaming machine may shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game.

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.

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

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), and the variable display of the first special symbol has priority. It may be executed.

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 not by the above description but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include the meaning equivalent to the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope.

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

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In a gaming machine that can determine whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player and execute a variable effect according to the determination result.
Numerical information display means for displaying numerical information on the display means in the variation effect,
It is provided with an effect execution means for executing an update effect of updating the numerical information toward the final numerical value based on the determination result.
The update production is
An effect that counts down the numerical information toward the final value, and a first update effect that counts down to the final value.
It is an effect of counting up the numerical information toward the final value, and includes a second update effect of counting up to the final value and sometimes not counting up.
The effect executing means is
After updating the numerical information toward the final numerical value in the update effect, any one of a plurality of types of specific effects suggesting the possibility of executing the special game can be executed.
In the variation effect, the first update effect can be executed a plurality of times, while the second update effect cannot be executed a plurality of times regardless of whether or not the final value is updated.
When a predetermined specific effect among the plurality of types of specific effects is executed, the degree of expectation that the special game is executed differs depending on the numerical information finally shown in the second update effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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