JP7046398B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays variations in a plurality of rows of symbols according to the result of determination as to whether or not to execute a special game.

In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, when a starting condition is satisfied, a judgment as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is performed, and a variation mode is determined based on the result of the judgment. Then, after changing the effect symbols in a plurality of rows according to the variation mode, the variation effect of stopping in the stop mode suggesting the result of the hit / miss determination is executed.

In this type of gaming machine, the starting condition is established when the gaming ball passes through the starting opening, but in general, the right to establish the starting condition later (that is, the right to judge whether or not the game is correct) is reserved during the execution of the variable effect. If you stop the production symbols in multiple rows (end the variable production) in the situation where there is a hold, the start condition is established by the held right and the pass / fail judgment is performed. , Start the fluctuation of the effect symbols in multiple rows (variation effect).

Further, in the variable effect, a model in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are temporarily stopped in a predetermined mode (for example, stopped in a swinging state) and then stopped in the predetermined mode as a stop mode. Further, a model (for example, Patent Document 1) in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and then re-variated without being stopped to perform a development effect has also been put into practical use.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-51663

With conventional gaming machines, it may be difficult to tell the end of the variable effect, which hinders the moderation of gaming progress and the improvement of gaming interests.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suggesting the end of the production, maintaining the moderation of the gaming progress, and improving the gaming interest.

The present invention determines whether or not to perform a special game (for example, a big hit game) that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition, and displays variations of a plurality of rows of symbols according to the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), the game machine capable of executing the special game is in a state where it is difficult to see through or visually recognize the symbols in the plurality of rows. The first aspect to be displayed in (for example, displayed by high-speed fluctuation) and the second aspect in which the symbols in the plurality of rows are displayed in each row in a state that is easier to see than the first aspect after the first aspect is performed. A display control means for controlling the variation display by means of (stop display), and the display control means has the second aspect, the first display (temporary stop) in which the symbols of the plurality of rows can be changed, and the above. The display can be controlled by the second display (fixed stop) that makes the symbols in a plurality of columns immutable, and when the first display is changed to the second display, it is suggested that the second display is changed. The first display indicating that the first suggestion effect (symbol enlarged display (FIG. 54), eye catch (FIG. 56)) can be executed and the special display result is not obtained in the state of the first display (temporary stop). When the symbol is displayed in the aspect (loss), it is suggested that the first display aspect (loss) may be changed to the second display mode (hit) indicating that the special display result is obtained. 2 Suggestion effect (revival suggestion effect) can be executed, and the first suggestion effect is a case where the symbol of the second display mode (hit) is displayed in the state of the second display (fixed stop). , The first effect (symbol enlarged display) that changes the display mode of the symbol in the state of the first display (temporary stop) to a predetermined mode can be executed, and the symbol of the first display mode (loss) is the above. When it is displayed in the state of the second display (fixed stop), a second effect (eye catch) different from the first effect is executed, which changes the display mode of the symbol in the state of the first display (loss) to a specific mode. The second effect (eye catch) is possible, and the first display (temporary stop) is performed when the symbol of the first display mode (loss) is displayed in the state of the second display (fixed stop). It is possible to hide the symbol of the first display mode (loss) in the state of the above from the displayed state, and then change the symbol of the first display mode (loss) to the displayed state. Moreover, at least two of the displayed symbols are displayed as compared with the case where all the displayed symbols are displayed in a different first symbol combination (normal loss). It is characterized in that it is easier to execute when displaying with the same second symbol combination (reach loss) .

According to the present invention, it is possible to suggest the end of the production, maintain the moderation of the game progress, and improve the game entertainment.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the gaming machine in the state which the glass frame is opened. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a 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 variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the preliminary determination table of a big hit lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table about a normal design and a startable movable piece. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination information storage area. It is a figure which shows the main processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process 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 process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the general electric control processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the ordinary symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the ordinary electric accessory control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the type of the command transmitted from the main control board to the effect control board. It is a figure which shows the main processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (1) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis processing (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 icon display mode update process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the change pattern determination table for hold icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the one-step change pattern determination table for the variation icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2-4 step change pattern determination table for the variation icon. It is a figure which shows the effect example that the hold icon changes in a normal change pattern. It is a figure which shows the effect example that the hold icon changes by the symbol action change pattern. It is a figure which shows the effect example that the hold icon changes according to the character movement change pattern. It is a figure which shows the effect example that the fluctuation icon changes in a normal change pattern. It is a figure which shows the effect example that the change icon changes by a character action change pattern. It is a figure which shows the effect example that the variation icon changes in the accessory motion change pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the type of an effect symbol, and an example of a stop mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the production content determination table. It is a figure which shows the display example of the effect symbol. It is a figure which shows the display example which includes the revival suggestion effect of the effect symbol. It is a figure which shows the display example which includes the promotion suggestion effect of the effect symbol. It is a figure which shows the display example which includes the promotion suggestion effect of the effect symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart which shows the display of a production symbol. It is a figure which shows the display example which includes the stop suggestion effect of the effect symbol. It is a figure which shows the display example which includes another stop suggestion effect of the effect symbol. It is a figure which shows the display example which includes the further stop suggestion effect of the effect symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the classification of the final predetermined aspect of an effect symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the classification of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the modification of the effect content determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the classification of the temporary stop time of a production symbol. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time about the temporary stop of a production symbol. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time about the temporary stop of a production symbol. It is a figure which shows another modification of the effect content determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the table about the loss eye (chance eye) without reach. It is a figure which shows an example of the table about a pre-production.

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

(Structure of gaming machine 1)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of 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 the state where the glass frame is opened in 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 includes an outer frame 60 attached to the island equipment of the gaming 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 a speaker, 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 (usually). 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 perform an effect by lighting by changing the irradiation direction and the 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, and the saucer 40 is provided. , 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 inclination of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward inclination toward the launching 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 is performed 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 gaming ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launching member 4c, and the gaming ball is launched into the gaming area 6.

When the game ball launched as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 6 and then freely falls in the game area 6. 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 major winning opening) 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 are provided so as to surround the display area of the image display device 31. On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, and the first special symbol hold display device 23 are provided. , A second special symbol hold display 24 and a normal symbol hold display 25 are provided.

The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 12 capable of entering (winning) a game ball, and these general winning openings 12 are provided with a general winning opening detection switch 12a. When the general winning opening detection switch 12a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

Further, in the area below the center of the game area 6, a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 are provided, which form a start area in which the game ball can enter (enter).

The second starting port 15 has a starting movable piece 15b, and the closing mode is such that the starting movable piece 15b stands vertically to restrict the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 15 and the starting. The movable piece 15b is movablely controlled in an open mode in which the movable piece 15b is tilted forward to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 15. At this time, when the second starting port 15 is controlled in the above-mentioned opening mode, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a saucer, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 15. That is, when the second starting port 15 is in the closed mode, there is no opportunity for the game ball to enter, and when the second starting port 15 is in the closed mode, the opportunity for the game ball to enter is increased as compared with the open mode.

Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entry of the game ball, and the second start port 15 is a second start port detection switch for detecting the entry of the game ball. 15a is provided. Then, when the entry of the game ball is detected by the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a, a random value for special symbol determination for performing the "big hit lottery (big hit determination)" described later is acquired. ..

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

Further, even when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of the game ball, the general winning opening detection switch 12a detects the entry of the game ball. Prize balls (for example, 3 game balls) are paid out. The number of prize balls when the first start port detection switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball is different from the number of prize balls when the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball. It may be (for example, 3 pieces and 1 piece, etc.).

Further, in the left and right areas of the game area 6, ordinary symbol gates 13 constituting a normal area through which the game ball can pass are provided.

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 game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball and acquires a random value for normal symbol determination for performing a "winning lottery" described later.

When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, in addition to the above-mentioned normal symbol determination random value, the normal symbol stop random value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol A random value for normal time to determine the fluctuation time is also acquired. In addition, the random value for normal symbol judgment, the random value for stopping the normal figure, and the random value for the normal figure time are referred to as the normal figure judgment information.

Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in addition to the normal symbol gate 13 constituting the normal area through which the game ball can pass, the first large winning opening 16 through which the game ball can enter and the game ball enter. There is also a second big winning opening 17 that can be balled.

Therefore, unless the operation handle 3 is rotated greatly and the game ball is launched with a strong force (so-called right-handed), the game ball wins in the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17. It is configured not to.

The first large winning opening 16 is normally kept in a closed state by the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b, which makes it impossible for a game ball to enter. On the other hand, when the special game described later is started, the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16. It functions as a guiding tray, and the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 16. The first big winning opening 16a is provided with a first big winning opening detection switch 16a, and when the first big winning opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a preset prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) will be paid out.

At the right end of the 2nd big winning opening 17, a 2nd big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is provided, and by moving with one of the 2nd big winning opening opening / closing doors 17b as a fulcrum, the 2nd big winning opening 17b is reached. It controls the open state that facilitates winning and the closed state that cannot be won. Then, when the 2nd big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is opened, the 2nd big winning opening opening / closing door 17b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball into the 2nd big winning opening 17, and the game ball wins the 2nd big prize. It is possible to enter the ball into the mouth 17. The second big winning opening 17a is provided with a second big winning opening detection switch 17a, and when the second big winning opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a preset prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

Further, in the lowermost area of the game area 6, any of the general winning openings 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16 and the second major winning opening 17 can be entered. An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game ball that has not been played.

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 big hit 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 result, the jackpot is notified as the jackpot lottery result, and the combination other than the specific effect symbol 38 (for example, 289 or the like) is stopped and displayed, so that the loss is notified as the jackpot lottery result.

When the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the effect symbol 38 is variablely displayed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol described later, and is also described later after a predetermined variation time elapses. A variable effect of stopping and displaying is executed according to the stop display of the symbol. 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 (at the same time).

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol 38 is the same regardless of whether the game ball enters the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15. The type of effect symbol 38 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 start opening 14 and when the game ball enters the second start opening 15. It doesn't matter.

Further, in the display area of the image display device 31, the jackpot lottery (big hit determination) has not been executed (not yet executed) among the special figure determination information acquired when the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 14 is detected. Of the first special symbol hold number (U1) indicating the number of special symbol determination information of the determination) and the special icon determination information acquired when the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 15 is detected, a big hit. Hold icon display area 31a, for displaying the second special symbol hold number (U2) indicating the number of special figure judgment information for which the lottery (big hit judgment) has not been executed (undetermined) so that the player can easily grasp it. 31b and the variation icon display area 31c for displaying information corresponding to the special figure determination information currently executing the variation display (variation effect) are provided. The hold icon display areas 31a and 31b correspond to the first display area, and the variable icon display area corresponds to the second display area. Further, in the following description, the icons displayed in the hold icon display areas 31a and 31b are referred to as "hold icons (special figure judgment information for which jackpot judgment has not been executed and correspond to hold information)", and the variable icon display area. The icon displayed in is referred to as "the variable icon (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has been executed and the variation display (variation effect) is being executed, which corresponds to the execution 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 the left and right sides of the decorative member 7, a board lighting device 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like) is provided, and on the upper part of the decorative member 7, the "signboard" of the title of the gaming machine is imitated. A first decorative member 33a (directing accessory) 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. By this vertical movement, the first decorative member 33a is moved to the front surface of the image display device 31. You can move. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b can also be driven by the panel drive device 33, tilt to the left with the lower portion of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum, and move to the front of the image display device 31. Further, the second decorative member 33b is composed of a sheath portion 33b1 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.

The first special symbol display device 20 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is a lottery for a big hit (big hit determination) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 14. The result (determination result) is notified by displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner over a predetermined time and then displaying it as a stop, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members composed of LEDs or the like.

The second special symbol display device 21 uses the lottery result (judgment result) of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination) performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 15 as the second special symbol. It is notified by stopping and displaying a special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result after variable display over a predetermined time, and its function is the same as that of the first special symbol display device 20.

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 enters the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is used. This is a process (big hit determination) for determining whether or not the value is a random number corresponding to the "big hit".

Further, in the present embodiment, the "big hit" is a big hit game (advantageous to the player) in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. It means that you have acquired the right to perform (equivalent to a special game). In the "big hit game", a round game in which the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 16 times). A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) are inserted, one round game is completed. That is, the "big hit game" is a game in which a game ball enters the first prize opening 16 or the second prize opening 17, and the player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning. This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot games, which will be described in detail later.

In addition, even if the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, such as during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game (special game), if the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, it is constant. Under the conditions of, the right to the jackpot lottery is reserved.

More specifically, the special figure determination information acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold up to four, and the game ball enters the second start port 15. The special figure determination information acquired when the ball is hit 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 symbol hold, respectively. It is displayed on the display 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 from. 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 display 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" means that when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a random value for normal symbol determination is acquired, and the acquired random value for normal symbol determination corresponds to a "hit". This is a process (collision detection) for determining whether or not a product is used.

Further, in the present embodiment, "hit" means that the right to execute the auxiliary game is acquired in the winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. In the "auxiliary game", the startable movable piece 15b of the second start port 15 is controlled in an open mode for a predetermined time. That is, the "auxiliary game" is a game in which a game ball enters the second starting port 15 and the player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the entry. A plurality of types of auxiliary games are provided in this auxiliary game, 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 normal symbol hold display number (G), which is the number of the third hold, is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. ..

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 portion 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1), and the glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 with the hinge mechanism portion 51 as a fulcrum in the left-right direction. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction of opening from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and by rotating like a door with the hinge mechanism portion 51 as a fulcrum, 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. It is possible to unlock it 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, on the back surface of the gaming machine 1, 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. 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 at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m composed of a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.

In the input port for the main control, the payout control board 130, the general winning opening detection switch 12a for detecting that the game ball has entered the general winning opening 12, and the normal symbol gate 13 for detecting that the game ball has passed. The gate detection switch 13a, the first start port detection switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has entered the first start port 14, and the second start port for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start port 15. Detection switch 15a, 1st big winning opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the 1st big winning opening 16, 2nd large that detects that a game ball has entered the 2nd big winning opening 17. The winning opening detection switch 17a 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, Ordinary symbol display device 22 for displaying ordinary symbols, 1st special symbol hold indicator 23 and 2nd special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of holdings of special symbols, and ordinary symbol holding for displaying the number of holdings for ordinary symbols A display 25 and a game information output terminal plate 30 for outputting an external information signal 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 out 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.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a program for game control, data necessary for determination of various games, and a table. Specifically, the jackpot determination table used for the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 5), the symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol (see FIG. 6), and the end of the jackpot game for determining the game state after the jackpot ends. Time setting data table (see Fig. 7), special electric accessory operation mode determination table (see Fig. 8) that determines the opening / closing conditions of the large winning opening opening / closing door, large winning opening opening mode table (see Fig. 9), special symbol The fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining the variation pattern, the pre-judgment table for the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 11), the hit determination table referred to for the win lottery (see FIG. 12), and the like are stored in the main ROM 110b. .. It should be noted that the above-mentioned table is merely an example of a characteristic table among the tables in the present embodiment, and a large number of tables and programs (not shown) are provided in the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, in the main RAM 110c, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, a normal figure general electric processing data storage area, a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a stop normal figure data storage area, and a first special Symbol hold number (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, first special symbol determination random value storage area, second special symbol determination random value storage area, round game count (R) storage Area, open count (K) storage area, large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area, start open count counter, game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and time saving game flag storage area), high probability game count (X) counter, time reduction number (J) counter, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop normal figure data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, start / open timer Various timer counters such as a counter, a start / close timer counter, and a start interval timer counter 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 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 connector 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, and the like 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. 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 a 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 (data). Send).

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 content 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.

The sub ROM 120b stores a program for controlling the effect, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. Specifically, an icon final display mode determination table for determining the final display mode of the icon (see FIG. 35), and a change scenario determination table for determining a scenario for changing the icon display mode (see FIG. 36). ), Change pattern determination table for the hold icon to determine the change pattern to change the hold icon (see FIG. 38), 1-step change pattern for the change icon to determine the change pattern to change the change icon. A determination table (see FIG. 39), a 2- to 4-step change pattern determination table for the variation icon (see FIG. 40), and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned table is merely an example of a characteristic table among the tables in the present embodiment, 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 images 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, between the image control unit 150 and the image display device 31, a general-purpose substrate 39 having a bridge function of converting and outputting to a predetermined image format when displaying image data is provided.

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 × 1080 dots). It 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 CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, and a drawing control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor) 159 (hereinafter referred to as "VDP 159"). There is.

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 transmits this display list to the VDP 159. By doing so, an instruction is given to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 on the image display device 31.

Further, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives the V blank interrupt signal or the drawing end signal from the VDP 159, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs interrupt processing as appropriate.

The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a work area of data at the time of 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 wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed in the animation scene information. It stores information such as information that specifies the display device.

The CGROM 151 is composed of a flash memory, EEPROM, EPROM, mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like consisting of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). is doing. The pixel information is composed of color number information that specifies a color number for each pixel and an α value that indicates the transparency of the image. The CGROM 151 is read out in units of image data by VDP159, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

Further, the CGROM 151 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 151 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 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 159 and divides the pulse signal to generate a system clock for the VDP 159 to control, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the image display device 31, and the like. ..

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 VDP 159 is a so-called image processor, and draws image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the "drawing frame buffer" of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. Further, the VDP 159 reads image data from the "display frame buffer" in the frame buffer area. Then, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated based on the read image data, and is output to the image display device 31 for display.

The drive control unit 160 is connected to the panel drive device 33, and drives solenoids, motors, and the like 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 to enable bidirectional data communication. 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 an 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 is moved 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 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, and performs arithmetic processing. 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.

The firing control unit 132 is connected to the touch sensor 3a and the firing volume 3b on the input side, and is connected to the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b on the output side. The firing control unit 132 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and controls the firing solenoid 4a and the ball 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 touches 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 not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

The firing volume 3b is provided 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 (voltage supplied to the firing control unit 132). Variable). The launch control unit 132 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a to play the game ball 200. Fire in area 6.

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

Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 132. As a result, the number of 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 becomes a predetermined value or less. The power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal reaches a high level, the main CPU 110a becomes operable, and when the power failure detection signal reaches a low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power supply is not limited to the capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, or the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

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

In the present embodiment, the "low probability gaming state" means that in a jackpot lottery conducted on the condition that a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1. It means a game state set as low as / 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 jackpot that triggers the transition to the high-probability gaming state is referred to as "probability variation jackpot", and the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low-probability gaming state is referred to as "normal jackpot".

In the present embodiment, the "non-time saving game state" means that in a winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "time reduction". It is a gaming state that is set longer than the "game 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. However, for the normal symbol, for example, 30 seconds after the variable display is started. It will be stopped and displayed later. Then, when the lottery result is a hit, 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" is a winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "non-time saving". It means a game state that is set shorter than the "game 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 game state". Further, in the "non-time saving game state", the probability of winning in the winning lottery is set as low as 1/16, for example, and in the "time saving gaming 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 mode than in the "non-time saving gaming state". As a result, in the "short-time game state", the player can proceed with the game without consuming the game ball.

In the embodiment, the "time saving game state" is set so 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 more advantageous than the "non-time saving gaming state". ing. 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, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described.

(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 second starting port 15. It is a big hit judgment table of the big hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball of. In the tables of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the odds of winning a small hit are different, but the odds of a big hit are the same.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the jackpot determination table is associated with a probability game state, a random value for determining a special symbol, and a lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

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

For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, two special symbol 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 special symbol determination random numbers from "7" to "16" are determined to be big hits. Further, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, the random values for special symbol determination are "50" and "100" regardless of whether the game is in the low probability game state or the high probability game state. , If it is three special symbol determination random values of "150", it is determined as "small hit". If the random value is other than the above, it is determined to be "missing".

Therefore, since the random number range of the random number value for special symbol determination is 0 to 599, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/300, and it is determined as a big hit in the high probability gaming state. The probability is increased by 5 times to 1/60. Further, in the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1/200 regardless of whether the game is in the low probability game state or the high probability game state.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, FIG. 6 (a) is a symbol determination table referred to for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when it is lost, and FIG. 6 (b) is a stop of a special symbol when it is a big hit. It is a symbol determination table referred to for determining a symbol, and FIG. 6 (c) is a symbol determination table referred to for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol at the time of a small hit.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the type of the special symbol display device and the special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with the symbol determination table in the loss. It should be noted that a random number value for a lost symbol may be provided so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in the case of loss, and the plurality of special symbols and the random value for the lost symbol may be associated with each other.

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

As shown in FIG. 6 (c), regarding the symbol determination table for small hits, the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the starting port in which the game ball wins) and the game in the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15. The random value for the small hit symbol acquired when the ball enters is associated with the special symbol (stop special symbol data).

The main CPU 110a refers to the 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 the jackpot symbol, and the like.

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

Here, as will be described later, the type of special symbol (stop special figure data) determines the game state after the end of the big hit game (see FIG. 7) and the type of the big hit 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 jackpot game end setting data table for determining a 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 number of times (J), the probability game state, and the high probability game The number of times (X) is associated with it.

Here, the "game state buffer" is information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit. 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 game state information of the high-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state in which the time-saving game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set is shown. When the game state buffer is "02H", 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 is shown. When the game state buffer is "03H", 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 is shown.

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 number of times (J), and the probability game. The state and the number of high-probability games (X) are determined.

The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in the present embodiment is that after all the jackpot games are completed, the high-probability gaming state until the jackpot lottery is performed 84 times is configured to be determined. ..

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 time saving number (J) different.

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

As a result, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

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

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 / closing mode table determined in FIG. 8, and the opening / closing of the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b is performed by the large winning opening opening / closing mode table. The conditions are determined.

Specifically, FIG. 9A is a group of jackpot opening mode determination tables for jackpots referred to during a jackpot game, the first jackpot table, the second jackpot table, the third jackpot table, and It consists of a 4th jackpot table. FIG. 9B shows a large winning opening opening mode determination table for small hits, which is determined during a small hit game.

In the table for determining the opening mode of the big winning opening shown in FIG. 9A, the type of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 16 or the 2nd big winning opening 17) and the maximum round game in one big hit game are displayed. The number of times (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings to the big winning opening in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, and the big winning opening in each round game. Maximum number of opening times (K), opening time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, 1 The closing interval time of the big winning opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game is associated with the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the big hit game.

On the other hand, in the large winning opening opening mode determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 9B, the type of large winning opening to be opened (first large winning opening 16) and one small hit game. The maximum number of open times (K), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings to the large winning opening in one small hit game, and the start interval time from the start of the small hit game to the opening of the first large winning opening. The opening time of the big winning opening in each opening number, the closing time of the big winning opening in each opening number, and the end interval time from the end of the closing time of the last big winning opening to the end of the small hit game are associated with each other. ing.

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 big hit game is executed based on the four big hit tables, and the small hit game is executed based on the small hit table.

According to the first big hit table shown in FIG. 9A, 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 a maximum of 29 seconds per round. It is possible to execute the first big hit game that opens up to. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the first large winning opening 16 by the time when the opening time has passed 29 seconds, the game of one round is completed. Then, when the 16-round game is completed, the first big hit game is completed.

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

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

According to the 4th big hit table shown in FIG. 9A, the 1st big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is operated to open the 1st big winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for 2 rounds (twice). It is possible to execute the fourth big hit game in which the door is opened for a maximum of 0.052 seconds. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the first large winning opening 16 by the time when 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.

According to the small hit table shown in FIG. 9B, 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 twice for a maximum of 0.052 seconds. Can be opened. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the first large winning opening 16 by the time of opening twice for a maximum of 0.052 seconds, the small hit game will end.

As described above, in the present embodiment, four types of "big hit games" from the first big hit game to the fourth big hit game and one type of "small hit game" are provided. In the present embodiment, the "big hit game" and the above "small hit game" are collectively referred to as "special game".

And since it is possible to execute the first big hit game, the fourth big hit game, and the small hit game in which the opening operation of the big winning opening and the big winning opening are different, it is possible to entertain various special games to the player. ..

Further, the fourth big hit table shown in FIG. 9 (a) and the small hit table shown in FIG. 9 (b) have the maximum number of round games (R) and the maximum number of open times (K), the closing interval time and the number of open times. Although there is a difference in data in the closing time of the big winning opening, the same first big winning opening 16 performs the same opening and closing operation (the first big winning opening 16 opens for 0.052 seconds and closes for 2.0 seconds. (Repeat twice), the player cannot determine from the appearance whether it is the 4th big hit game or the small hit game. As a result, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing whether it is the fourth big hit game or the small hit game.

In this embodiment, the opening time of the 4th big hit game and the opening time of the small hit game are set to exactly the same opening time (0.052 seconds), and the closing time of the 4th big hit game and the closing of the small hit game are set. The time was set to exactly the same closing time (2 seconds). However, even if the time is not set exactly the same, a difference in time may be provided so that the player cannot determine whether the game is the fourth big hit game or the small hit game.

Further, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the 4th big hit game and the small hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) in which one game ball is launched as described above, the 1st big prize is won. Even if the door opening / closing door 16b is activated, it is difficult to win a prize in the first large winning opening 16. Therefore, it can be said that the fourth big hit game and the small hit game are "unfavorable opening modes". On the other hand, the opening time of the first big hit game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the second and third big hit 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".

(Variation pattern determination table for special symbols)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining variation patterns of special symbols as described later.

As shown in FIG. 10, the fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start port), a lottery result of a big hit lottery, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a random value for reach determination, and a special symbol. (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 variation 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 variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) is such 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) (shortened fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1) of. For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortened fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. Although the maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, "4" is not referred to as the pending number.

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

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 designating 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 as follows. 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 variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 10, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are described for reference.

Here, as the content of the effect, here, "normal variation" and "shortening variation" mean that a plurality of effect symbols 38 fluctuate apart at high speed and stop without reaching. The difference between normal fluctuation and shortened fluctuation is 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 for notifying 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 are produced. A mode in which the symbol 38 is fluctuating. The "temporary stop" means a mode in which the effect symbol 38 sways slightly or the effect symbol 38 is slightly deformed to make the player appear as if the effect symbol 38 is stopped.

Further, the "normal reach" means a reach in which two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped and the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates with a low expectation of a jackpot. In addition, in this embodiment, although it is not a big hit by "normal reach", it may be configured to be a big hit by "normal reach". Further, "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. Further, "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 the reach to be executed.

Further, 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 special symbols)
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 special symbol determination, a random value for jackpot symbol, a random value for reach determination, and a random number for special symbol fluctuation are displayed. The numerical value and the start winning information are associated with each other.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether the ball is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing" by the special symbol determination random value acquired at the time of entering the starting port of the game ball, and the special symbol random value is used. The type of game and the presence or absence of a transition to a high-probability game state can also be determined in advance. Furthermore, since the production content (whether or not reach has occurred, the type of reach), etc. can be determined in advance by the reach determination random value and the special figure fluctuation random value, the start winning information (DATA of the start winning designation command) can be used. Will be able to determine the type of jackpot and information on the content of the production (planned 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 special symbol determination, a random value for jackpot symbol, a random value for reach determination, and a random disorder for special symbol variation. "Starting prize information" is decided based on the numerical value. Then, based on the determined start prize information, a start prize designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

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

The pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol 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 symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used at the start of the special symbol variation. ing. In addition, it is different whether or not to refer to the "number of pending". Therefore, in the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11, the types of jackpots and reach can be discriminated, but only the distinction between "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" is impossible ("normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" shown in FIG. 11 ". See "Starting prize information (1)").

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. The value of the random value for special symbol judgment for 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 used for the winning lottery, and FIG. 12B is a stop for determining a stop symbol of a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery. It is a figure which shows the symbol determination table. Further, FIG. 12 (c) is a fluctuation time determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 12 (d) is for determining the opening mode of the startable movable piece 15b when the winning lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the start opening opening mode determination table.

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

The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, and determines whether the game is “hit” or “missing” based on the current time-saving game state and the acquired normal symbol determination random value. ..

For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, one specific normal symbol determination random number value of "0" is determined to be a hit in the non-time saving game state. On the other hand, in the time-saving game state, 15 specific normal symbol determination random numbers from "0" to "14" are determined to be hit. If the random value is other than the above, it is determined to be "missing". Therefore, since the random number range of the random number value for normal symbol 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 It is 15/16.

(Stop symbol determination table for normal symbols)
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), in the stop symbol determination table, the presence / absence of the time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random value for stopping the normal figure, and the normal symbol (stop normal map data) are associated with each other. Has been done.

The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, and displays the stop based on the current time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number value for stopping the normal figure. Determine the normal symbol (stop normal symbol 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 normal symbol type (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. 12 (d), since the opening mode of the startable movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal map 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.

(Fluctuating time determination table for ordinary symbols)
As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the fluctuation time determination table is associated with the presence / absence of the time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random value for the normal figure time, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. ..

The main CPU 110a refers to the variable time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), and is based on the current time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number value for the normal figure time. Determine the fluctuation time.

Then, at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the main CPU 110a determines the normal map 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 map fluctuation designation command. Will be transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

(Starting port opening mode determination table for movable pieces)
As shown in FIG. 12 (d), the start opening opening mode determination table includes the stop normal figure data (ordinary symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened (S), and the opening time of the start movable piece 15b. It is associated with the closing time of the startable movable piece 15b.

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

In the present embodiment, in the starting 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. The opening mode is an opening mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop chart data = 03 is a more advantageous opening mode than the start port opening mode based on the stop chart data = 02.

Then, as shown in the random value for stopping the normal map in the stop symbol determination table of FIG. 12B, the stop normal map data = 03, which is the most advantageous opening mode when a hit occurs in the time-saving gaming state, is selected. Will be done. As a result, in the time-saving gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more favorably for the player than in the non-time-saving gaming state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 13A shows special symbol determination information (random value for special symbol determination, jackpot symbol) 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 a small hit symbol, a random value for reach determination, and a random value for special figure fluctuation) are stored, and FIG. 13B is a special figure determination information. It is a figure which shows the structure of each storage part of a storage area, and FIG. It is a normal map determination information storage area in which a stop random number value and a normal map time random value) are stored, and FIG. 13 (d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the normal map 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 starting port 14, and the first special figure determination information hold storage. The area, the second special figure determination information reserved storage area for storing the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15, and the special figure determination information during the variable display are stored. It is composed of a special figure determination information execution storage area, and the first special figure determination information reserved storage area and the second special figure determination information reserved storage area are separated from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively. There is.

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

As shown in FIG. 13B, each storage unit has a special symbol determination random value storage area for storing a special symbol determination random value, and a jackpot symbol random value for storing a jackpot symbol 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 reserved 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 reserved 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 determination information execution storage area, when the start condition of the variation 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 reserved storage area is shifted, and the first 1 Referenced to perform variable display of special 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 reserved storage area is shifted, and the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Referenced to execute.

As shown in FIG. 13 (c), the normal map determination information storage area includes a normal map determination information holding storage area in which the normal map 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 judgment information execution storage area in which the normal map judgment information during execution of variable display is stored, and the normal map judgment information hold storage area is divided from a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. .. The number of undetermined normal figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit 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 normal symbol determination random value storage area for storing a normal symbol determination random value, and a normal map stop for storing a normal symbol stop random value. It is divided into a random value storage area for normal time and a random value storage area for normal time for storing random values for normal time. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the normal map determination information is acquired, the normal map determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal symbol determination information reserved storage area. The acquired normal map determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number.

In the normal symbol determination information execution storage area, when the start condition for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol judgment information stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol judgment information hold storage area is shifted, and the normal symbol changes. Referenced to perform the display.

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 process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a main process in the main control board 110.

When power is supplied by 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, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads the boot program from the main ROM 110b and initializes the flags and the like stored in the main RAM 110c in response to the power being turned on.

In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small hit symbol, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, and the initial random number value for stopping normal symbol. .. After that, the processing of step S20 and step S30 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

(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 diagram 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 a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds), so that the timer interruption 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 to the stack area.

In step S110, the main CPU 110a determines 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, and the opening / closing time of the startable movable piece 15b. Performs time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update processing. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start / open timer counter, and the start / close timer counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a is a random number value for special symbol determination, a random number value for big hit symbol, a random number value for small hit symbol, a random number value for normal symbol determination, a random number value for stopping normal symbol, and a random number value for normal symbol time. Perform update processing.

Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are added by +1 and updated. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. ..

In step S130, the main CPU 110a, as in step S30, has an initial random number value for special symbol determination, an initial random number value for big hit symbol, an initial random number value for small hit symbol, an initial random number value for normal symbol determination, and an initial random value for stopping normal symbol. Performs initial random value update processing to update the random value.

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

In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special electric control process for performing a big hit lottery, a display control of a special symbol, an opening / closing control of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17, and a control of a gaming state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal drawing control process for performing a winning lottery, a display control of a normal symbol, and an opening / closing control of the startable movable piece 15b. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 26.

In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates a payout number designation command corresponding to various winning openings, and transmits the generated payout quantity designation command to the payout control board 130.

In step S600, the main CPU 110a includes external information data, start opening opening / closing solenoid data, first winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, second winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, ordinary symbol display device data, and stored number. Performs data creation processing for the specified command.

In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs an output control process. In this process, a port output process for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening opening / closing solenoid data, the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and the second special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600 is performed.

Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol display device data created in S600 to light the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the ordinary symbol display device 22. And the display device output processing that outputs the normal symbol display device data.

Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs a command transmission process of transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120. The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG. 29.

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 diagram 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.

In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no detection signal input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step as it is.

When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the prize ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process is moved to the next step.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening detection switch input process.

In this big winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the first big winning opening detection switch 16a or the second big winning opening detection switch 17a. If there is no detection signal input from the first special winning opening detection switch 16a or the second special winning opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step as it is.

When the detection signal from the first big winning opening detection switch 16a or the second big winning opening detection switch 17a is input, predetermined data is added to and updated to the prize ball counter for the big winning opening, and the first one is updated. The number of winning balls in the large winning opening 16 for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 (C) After updating by adding 1 to the storage area, the process moves to the next step.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 14, and a predetermined value is determined. Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In this second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG. 17, which will be described later, is performed.

However, when compared with the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process, the areas for storing data are different. That is, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area in the first start port detection switch input process is replaced with the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area in the second start port detection switch input process, and the first start is performed. The first special symbol determination random value storage area in the mouth detection switch input process is configured in place of the second special symbol determination random value storage area in the second start port detection switch input process.

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs a gate detection switch input process.

In this gate detection switch input process, first, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 13a, the gate detection switch input process is terminated and the current input control process is terminated.

When the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, it is determined whether or not the data set in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, and the normal symbol hold number (G) is stored. If the area is less than 4, 1 is added to the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area. If the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is not less than 4, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

After adding 1 to the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol judgment random value, the normal symbol stop random value, and the normal symbol time random value are acquired, and the acquired various random value values are ordinary. It is stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the symbol reservation 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 diagram showing a first start port detection switch input process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is input, the process is transferred to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is not input, the first step of this time is performed. Start port detection switch Ends the input process.

In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball.

In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-4 and the data is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires a random value for special symbol determination, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first random value storage area for special symbol determination. The acquired random value for special symbol determination is stored in a vacant storage unit.

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

In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a acquires a random value for a small hit symbol and searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol determination random value storage area. The random value for the small hit symbol acquired is stored in the vacant storage unit.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a acquires the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value, and is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol determination random value storage area. Is searched, and the acquired random value for reach determination and random value for special figure fluctuation are stored in a vacant storage unit.

From the above, the special symbol determination random value, the jackpot symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol determination random value storage area. It will be.

In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. In this pre-judgment process, referring to the pre-judgment table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of the special symbol display device, the special symbol determination random value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol random value, the reach determination random value and the special Figure Based on the random value for fluctuation, the start winning information for showing the determination information of the start port in advance is determined.

In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets the start prize designation command based on the start prize information determined in the pre-determination process of step S230-9 in the transmission data storage area for effect.

As a result, the start winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as the start prize designation command, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the start prize designation command analyzes the start prize designation command, and this time, the first (1) A predetermined effect can be executed in advance before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the starting port is started.

In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, and corresponds to the first special symbol hold number (U1) updated in step S230-4. The first special symbol storage designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effect, and the input processing of the first start port detection switch this time is terminated.

Also in the second start port detection switch input process, as in steps S230-9 to S230-11, winning information is generated with reference to the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 11, and the starting winning designation is specified based on the winning information. The command and the special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the second special symbol hold number (U2) are transmitted to the effect control board 120.

(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. 18 is a diagram showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

First, the value of the special figure special electric processing data is loaded in step S301, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric processing data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric processing data = 0, the special symbol storage determination process (step). S310), if the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, the processing is transferred to the special symbol variation processing (step S320), and if the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, the processing is performed in the special symbol stop processing (step S330). If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the processing is transferred to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the processing is transferred to the big hit game end processing (step S350). If the special electric processing data = 5, the processing is transferred to the small hit game processing (step S360).

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 subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. ..

In the special symbol storage determination process of step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining the variation time of the special symbol, and the like. The special symbol memory determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

In the special symbol variation processing in step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and if the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol stop in step S330. Perform the process to shift to the process. The details of this special symbol variation processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 21.

In the special symbol stop process of step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the stop-displayed special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol), and also performs a time reduction number (J), a time reduction game flag, and a high. The probability game count (X) and the high probability game flag are set. The special symbol stop processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 22.

In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the jackpot game. The details of this jackpot game process will be described later with reference to FIG. 23.

In the jackpot game end process of step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability game state of either the high-probability game state or the low-probability game state, and determines the game state of either the time-saving game state or the non-time-saving game state. Perform the process to determine. The big hit game end process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 24.

In the small hit game process of step S360, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the small hit game. The details of this small hit game process 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. 19 is a diagram showing a special symbol storage determination process in the main control board 110.

In step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Here, if the variation of the special symbol is being displayed (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if the variation of the special symbol is not being displayed (special symbol time counter = 0), The process is transferred to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is 1 or more when the special symbol is not changing.

When the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the process shifts to step S310-3, and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. In that case, the process is transferred to step S310-4.

In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a is updated by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area.

In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.

When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a shifts the process to step S310-5, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. In that case, the special symbol memory determination process this time is terminated.

In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a is updated by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area.

In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the special symbol hold storage area corresponding to the special symbol hold number (U) storage area subtracted from step S310-2 in S310-5. .. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol determination random value storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random value, the big hit symbol random value, the small hit symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol determination random value storage area, but the starting port is won. The first special symbol determination random value storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted in order, or the first special symbol determination random value storage area may be prioritized over the second special symbol storage area. May be shifted.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a is based on the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area subtracted in step S310-2 or step S310-4. , The special symbol storage designation command is determined, and the determined special symbol storage designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effect.

In step S311, the main CPU 110a has the data (special symbol determination random value, jackpot symbol random value, small hit) written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the symbol random value). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation 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 acquired reach determination. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random value for the random number and the random value for the fluctuation of the special figure.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the transmission data storage area for effect.

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.

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

In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets the variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to display the variation of the special symbol (blinking of the LED) in the predetermined processing area. .. As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data for turning on or off the LED is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. The variable display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the current special symbol storage determination processing.

(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. 20. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination process on the main control board 110.

In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a has a special symbol determination random value written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6 based on the stochastic gaming state. It is determined whether or not it is a random value of "big hit".

Specifically, when the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol determination random number value storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A is used. With reference to the above, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol is referred to with reference to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5 (b). It is determined whether or not the judgment random value is a "big hit". As a result of the determination, if it is determined to be a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-2, and if it is not determined to be a jackpot, the process is transferred to step S311-5.

In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a determines the random value for the jackpot symbol written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the type of special symbol ( The stop special map data) is determined, and the jackpot symbol determination process is performed to set the determined stop special map data in the stop special map data storage area.

Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table for the jackpot shown in FIG. 6B, the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit). The stop special map data to be shown is determined, and the determined stop special map data is set in the stop special map data storage area.

The determined special symbol is used to determine "big hit" or "small hit" in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 22, as will be described later, and also the big hit game process of FIG. 23 and the small hit of FIG. 25. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big winning opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the game state after the big hit end process in the big hit game end process of FIG. 24.

In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a determines the effect symbol designation command based on the jackpot stop special symbol data determined in step S311-2, and uses the determined effect symbol designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

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

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

In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process is transferred to step S311-6, and if it is not determined to be a small hit, the process is transferred to step S311-8.

Specifically, when the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol determination random number value storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A is used. With reference to the above, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol is referred to with reference to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5 (b). It is determined whether or not the determination random value is a "small hit".

In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines the random value for the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the type of special symbol. Is determined, and the small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop special map data in the stop special map data storage area is performed.

Specifically, with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6 (c), the stop special symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol is determined based on the random value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop special symbol data is used. Stop special figure Set in the data storage area.

In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a determines the effect symbol designation command based on the small hit stop special symbol data determined in step S311-6, and uses the determined effect symbol designation command as the effect transmission data storage area. Set to and end the jackpot judgment process this time.

In steps S311-8, the main CPU 110a determines a special symbol for loss with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6A, and sets the determined stop special symbol data for loss in the stop special diagram data storage area. do.

In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a determines the effect symbol designation command based on the stop special symbol data of the loss determined in step S311-8, and the determined effect symbol designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effect. Set and end the jackpot judgment process this time.

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

In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in step S315 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation processing is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

When the main CPU 110a determines in step S320-2 that the set time has elapsed, it clears the variation display data set in step S316 and clears the variation display data in steps S311-2, S311-6, and S311. The stop special symbol data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to stop and display the special symbol set in -8 is set in a predetermined processing area. 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 the symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

In step S320-4, when the main CPU 110a starts the stop display of the special symbol as described above, the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) is set in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in the above S110.

In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 22, and ends the current special symbol variation processing.

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

In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S330-2, and if it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process this time is terminated. do.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the time-saving number of times (J). ) It is updated by subtracting 1 from the time saving number (J) stored in the storage area, and it is determined whether or not the new time saving number (J) is "0". As a result, when the time saving number (J) is "0", the time saving game flag set in the time saving game flag storage area is cleared, and when the time saving number (J) is not "0", the time saving game flag is cleared. The process is transferred to step S330-3 with the time-saving game flag stored in the game flag storage area set. On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process is directly transferred to step S330-3.

In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area, and when the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area. Updates by subtracting 1 from the high-probability game count (X) stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area, and determines whether or not the new high-probability game count (X) is "0". judge. As a result, when the high-probability game count (X) is "0", the high-probability game flag stored in the high-probability game flag storage area is cleared, and the high-probability game count (X) is "0". If not, the process is transferred to step S330-4 with the high-probability game flag stored in the high-probability game flag storage area set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process is directly transferred to step S330-4.

In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a confirms the current game state and sets the game state designation command in the transmission data storage area for effect.

In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area belongs to the jackpot symbol (stop special figure data = 01 to 07?). Here, if it is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-10, and if it is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-6.

In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special map data stored in the stop special map data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop special map data = 20, 21, 30, 31). Here, if it is determined to be a small hit symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-7, and if it is not determined to be a small hit symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-9.

In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data and prepares to move to the small hit game processing shown in FIG. 25.

In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs a small hit start preparation setting process.

In this small hit start preparation setting process, with reference to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, FIG. 9 (b) for determining the small hit opening mode based on the stop special map data. The large winning opening opening mode determination table (“small hit table”) for the small hit to be shown is determined.

In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the current special symbol stop processing.

In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electric processing data and prepares to move to the big hit game processing shown in FIG. 23.

In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high-probability game flag storage area, the high-probability game number of times (X) storage area, the time-saving game flag storage area, and the time-saving number of times (J) storage area is cleared.

In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start preparation setting process.

In this jackpot start preparation setting process, the jackpot opening mode determination table for the jackpot shown in FIG. 9A is based on the stop special figure data with reference to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. From the group, one of the "1st jackpot table", "2nd jackpot table", "3rd jackpot table", and "4th jackpot table" is determined.

In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (first big hit game to fourth big hit game) based on the big winning opening opening mode determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. , Small hit game), and set the opening designation command according to the type of special game in the transmission data storage area for production.

In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the large winning opening opening mode determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is completed, the special symbol stop process this time is completed.

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

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

In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S340-3.

In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process.

The jackpot start setting process stores "1" in the round game count (R) storage area by adding "1" to the current round game count (R) stored. Here, since the round game has not been performed even once, "1" is stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening opening process.

The large winning opening opening process is first updated by adding "1" to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area (K). Further, in order to open the first prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second winning opening opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, with reference to the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12, the number of round games (R) and the number of openings (K) are based on the current round game number (R) and opening number (K). The opening time of the 1st big winning opening 16 or the 2nd big winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1, and if K = 1, the main CPU 110a transmits information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 120, so that the number of round games ( According to R), the large winning opening opening (R) round designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for production. For example, at the start of the first round of the jackpot, the number of round games (R) is set to "1" and K = 1, so that the large winning opening opening 1 round designation command is sent to the transmission data storage area for directing. Set to. On the other hand, when K = 1, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening opening (R) round designation command in the production transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of the round, the large winning opening opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress. The ending here refers to the processing after all the preset round games are completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the ending is currently in progress, the process is transferred to step S340-18, and if it is determined that the ending is not currently 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. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening is closed, the process is transferred to step S340-8, and if it is determined that the large winning opening is not closed, the processing is transferred to step S340-9.

In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether the closing time set in step S340-10, which will be described later, has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S340-10 described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not passed, the jackpot game process is terminated in order to maintain the closure of the big winning opening, and if the closing time has passed, the big winning opening is opened in step S340-. Move the process to 4.

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.

This "opening end condition" is that the value of the large winning opening ball entry counter (C) has reached the specified number (9 pieces), or that the opening time per opening in the number of opening times (K) has elapsed (special). The game timer counter = 0) is applicable.
Then, when it is determined that the "opening end condition" is satisfied, the process is transferred to step S340-10, and when 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.

In the large winning opening closing process, the first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is energized in order to close the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b. Stop the energization data. Next, with reference to the large winning opening opening mode determination table (FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12, the number of round games (R) and the number of openings (K) are based on the current number of round games (R). The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the first winning opening 16 or the second winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening will be closed.

In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, one round is provided on the condition that the value of the large winning opening entry counter (C) reaches the specified number (9) or the number of openings (K) becomes the maximum number of openings. Since it ends, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

Then, if it is determined that one round has been completed, the process is transferred to step S340-12, and if it is determined that one round has not been completed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process in which 0 is set in the open number (K) storage area and 0 is set in the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area. That is, the opening count (K) storage area and the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area are cleared. However, the number of round games (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area is not cleared.

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

In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a stores the current round game count (R) stored by adding "1" to the round game count (R) storage area, and performs the current jackpot game process. finish.

In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a resets the number of round games (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long-hit game, short-hit game) based on the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12. , A game per development) is determined, and an ending designation command according to the type of special game is set in the production transmission data storage area in order to be transmitted to the effect control board 120.

In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the end interval time according to the type of jackpot as a special game based on the big winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12. Set the timer counter.

In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S340-19, the main CPU 110a is a special figure. 4 is set in the special electric processing data, and preparations are made to move to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. 24. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a 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 information in the game state buffer.

In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and at the jackpot end, based on the stop special figure data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. High-probability game flag Processing is performed as to whether or not to set the high-probability flag in the storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "01", the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and is based on the stop special figure data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, and is a high-probability game. A predetermined number of times is set in the high-probability game number (X) storage area indicating the number of remaining fluctuations of the state. For example, if the stop special figure data is "01", 84 times are set in the high probability game number (X) storage area indicating the remaining number of fluctuations in the high probability game state.

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special figure data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the time saving game flag. Processes whether or not to set the time saving game flag in the storage area. For example, when the stop special figure data is "04" and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 01H, 02H. Or, when it is 03H, the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special figure data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the time-saving game state. Time saving number indicating the number of remaining fluctuations of (J) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, when the stop special figure data is "04" and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, 0 times is set in the time reduction number (J) storage area indicating the remaining number of fluctuations in the time reduction game state, and the game state is set. When the game information in the buffer is 01H, 02H or 03H, 80 times are set in the remaining time reduction number (J) storage area of the time reduction game state.

In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the game state and sets the game state designation command in the transmission data storage area for effect.

In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Small hit game processing of the main control board)
The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a small hit game process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening is currently in progress. If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress, the process is transferred to step S360-2, and if it is determined that the opening is not currently in progress, the process is transferred to step S360-4.

In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process of this time is ended, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S360-3.

In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening opening process. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110a first stores the number of times of opening (K) stored in the storage area by adding "1" to the number of times of opening (K). Further, in order to open the first special winning opening 16, the energization data for energizing the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the opening mode determination table determined in step S330-8 above (FIG. 9 (b). ) Refer to), and the opening time of the first special winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the number of opening times (K).

In step S360-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress. The ending referred to here is a process after all the games of the preset number of open times (K) have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the ending is currently in progress, the process is transferred to step S360-13, and if it is determined that the ending is not currently in progress, the process is transferred to step S360-5.

In step S360-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first large winning opening 16 is closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the energization data for energizing the first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set. If it is determined that the first major winning opening 16 is closed, the process is transferred to step S360-6, and if it is determined that the first major winning opening 16 is not closed, the process is performed in step S360-7. To move.

In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S360-8 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S360-8 described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not passed, the small hit game process is terminated in order to maintain the closure of the first big winning opening 16, and if the closing time has passed, the first big winning opening is closed. The process is transferred to step S360-3 in order to release 16.

In step S360-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the "opening end condition" for ending the opening of the first large winning opening 16 is satisfied.

This "opening end condition" is that the value of the large winning opening ball entry counter (C) has reached the specified number (9 pieces), or that the opening time per opening in the number of opening times (K) has elapsed (special). The game timer counter = 0) is applicable.

Then, when it is determined that the "opening end condition" is satisfied, the process is transferred to step S360-8, and when it is determined that the "opening end condition" is not satisfied, the current small hit game process is terminated.

In step S360-8, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening closing process. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110a stops the energization data for energizing the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c in order to close the first special winning opening 16, and determines in step S330-8. The closing time of the first special winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K) with reference to the opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9B). As a result, the first prize opening 16 will be closed.

In step S360-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, for one small hit, the value of the large winning opening entry counter (C) has reached the specified number (for example, 9), or the number of openings (K) is the maximum number of openings. Since the condition ends, it is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied.

Then, when it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process is transferred to step S360-10, and when it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is terminated.

In step S360-10, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the open number (K) storage area and 0 in the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area. That is, the opening count (K) storage area and the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area are cleared.

In step S360-11, the main CPU 110a sets the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit the ending designation command according to the type of small hit to the effect control board 120.

In step S360-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9B) determined in step S330-8, and sets the end interval time according to the type of small hit as a special game timer. Set it on the counter.

In step S360-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S360-14, the main CPU 110a is characterized. 0 is set in the figure special electric processing data, preparations are made to move to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game processing is terminated.

(Public diagram of the main control board)
FIG. 26 will be used to explain the Fuzu-fuden control process. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a general-purpose electric power control process on the main control board 110.

First, the value of the Fuzu Fuden processing data is loaded in step S401, the branch address is referred to from the Fuzu Fuden processing data loaded in step S402, and if the Fuzu Fuden processing data = 0, the normal symbol variation processing is performed. The process is transferred to (step S410), and if the normal electric accessory processing data = 1, the process is transferred to the normal electric accessory control process (step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

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

In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the 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 number of reserved symbols (G) stored in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is 1 or more when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is not in progress. do. When the number of holds (G) is "0", the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is not performed, so the current normal symbol fluctuation processing is terminated.

In step S410-3, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S410-2 that the number of reserved symbols (G) is "1" or more, the main CPU 110a is stored in the storage area of the number of reserved ordinary symbols (G). A new pending number (G) obtained by subtracting "1" from the existing value (G) is stored.

In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a shifts the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, each random value stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value stored in the first storage area of the normal symbol hold storage area is written in the judgment storage area (0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area, and is already in the judgment storage area. The random value written in (0th storage unit) is normally erased from the symbol hold storage area.

In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal symbol determination random value stored in the determination storage unit (0th storage unit) of the normal symbol reservation storage area is a “hit”.

Specifically, the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A is referred to, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value is compared with the above table to determine whether or not the hit is achieved. For example, according to the above table, in the non-time saving game state, one of the hit random numbers from "0" to "15", the random number value for normal symbol determination of "0", is determined to be a hit, and in the time saving game state. If there is, 15 of the random numbers from "0" to "15" for normal symbol determination from "0" to "14" are determined to be hit, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

In step S410-6, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process with reference to the result of the determination of the hit determination process in step S410-5.

This normal symbol determination process refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), and is based on the current time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number value for stopping the normal symbol. The normal symbol (stop normal map data) to be stopped and displayed is determined, and the determined stop normal symbol data is set in the stop normal map data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets the normal map designation command based on the determined stop normal map data in the transmission data storage area for effect, and transmits the information of the stop normal map data to the effect control board 120.

In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs a change time determination process of a normal symbol.

The variation time determination process of this ordinary symbol refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), and is based on the current time saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number value for the normal figure time. Based on this, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. Then, the counter corresponding to the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

Further, in the normal symbol variation time determination process, after the normal symbol variation time is determined, the normal symbol variation specification command based on the determined normal symbol variation time is set in the production transmission data storage area, and is normal. Information on the fluctuation time of the symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22. The variable display of the normal symbol is to blink the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22. The variable display of the normal symbol is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-7. When this process is completed, the normal symbol variation process this time is completed.

In step S410-9, when it is determined in step S410-1 that the variation display of the normal symbol is being performed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter = 0. As a result, when it is determined that the set fluctuation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the fluctuation display as it is, so that the normal symbol fluctuation processing this time is terminated.

In step S410-10, when it is determined that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 22. At this time, the normal symbol (hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the data of the normal symbol set in the stop normal symbol data storage area in step S410-6 is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. As a result, the lottery result of the winning lottery will be notified to the player.

In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data of the normal symbol set in the stop normal symbol data storage area is a winning symbol, and if the normal symbol is a winning symbol, step S410. The process is transferred to -12, and if the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the current normal symbol change process is terminated.

In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the normal electric accessory processing data = 1 and shifts the processing to the normal electric accessory control processing.

In step S410-13, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode determining process for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15.

For this opening time setting process, refer to the starting port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and based on the stop chart data, the maximum number of opening times (S), opening time, closing time of the starting movable piece 15b, Determine the interval time.

In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the starting / opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

In step S410-15, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c to end the normal symbol variation processing this time. As a result, the startable movable piece 15b is activated and the second start port 15 is opened.

(Ordinary electric accessory control processing of the main control board)
The ordinary electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a normal electric accessory control process on the main control board 110.

In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings (for example, 10) set in advance in the second starting port 15 has been won during the normal electric accessory control process.

If it is determined that the maximum number of winnings (for example, 10) has been won, the process is transferred to step S420-14, and if it is not determined that the maximum number of winnings (for example, 10) has been won, the step is performed. The process is transferred to S420-2.

In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start / open timer counter = 0. If it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S420-3, and if it is not determined that the opening time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, this is normal. The electric accessory control process is terminated.

In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second starting port 15 is closed. That is, it is determined whether or not the energization start data is set in the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c.

If it is determined that the second starting port 15 is closed, the process is transferred to step S420-6, and if it is determined that the second starting port 15 is not closed, the process is transferred to step S420-4. ..

In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a stops energization of the starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c. As a result, the second starting port 15 returns to the closed mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter again.

In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a sets the closing time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the starting closing timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start / close timer counter = 0.

If it is determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S420-7, and if it is not determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, this is normal. The electric accessory control process is terminated.

In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of times stored in the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c is the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 is opened. ..

If it is determined that the maximum number of openings has been reached, the process is transferred to step S420-14, and if it is determined that the maximum number of openings has not been reached, the process is transferred to step S420-8.

In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has started (timed). That is, it is determined in step S420-10 whether or not the interval started flag described later is set.

If it is determined that the interval time has started, the process is transferred to step S420-11, and if it is determined that the interval time has not been started, the process is transferred to step S420-9.

In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a performs an opening count update process in which 1 is added to the start / opening count counter of the main RAM 110c.

In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a sets the interval time of the start movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 in the start interval timer counter of the main RAM 110c, and indicates that the interval time has started. The interval start flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the current normal electric accessory control process is terminated.

In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start interval timer counter = 0.

If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S420-12, and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the start movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 in the start / release timer counter of the main RAM 110c, and clears the interval start flag.

In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c to end the current normal electric accessory control process. As a result, the startable movable piece 15b is operated again and the second start port 15 is opened again.

In step S420-14, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode initialization process for initializing various data stored in the start / open count counter, the start / open timer counter, the start / close timer counter, and the like of the main RAM 110c.

In step S420-15, the main CPU 110a prepares to set the normal symbol processing data = 0 and move to the normal symbol variation processing of FIG. 27, and ends the current normal electric accessory control process.

(Explanation of command)
In the flowchart of the main control board 110 described above, the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.

In the command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, one command is composed of two bytes of data, and one byte of MODE information and the control command to be executed are used to identify the classification of the control command. It is composed of 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

The "effect symbol designation command" indicates the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, "MODE" is set to "E0H", and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the type of the special symbol eventually determines the type of the jackpot and the high-probability gaming state, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the type of the jackpot and the gaming state.

In this effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in steps S311-3, S311-7, and S311-9, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted for the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the data storage area. Immediately after that, the effect symbol designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "first special symbol storage designation command" indicates the number of reserved storages stored in the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area, "MODE" is set to "E1H", and the number of reserved storages is set. DATA information is set according to.

This first special symbol storage designation command is controlled by the first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the reserved storage number when the reserved storage number stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in step S230-11 or step S310-7, the number corresponding to the reserved storage number after the increase or decrease is corresponding. 1 A special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the first special symbol storage designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "second special symbol storage designation command" indicates the number of reserved storages stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, "MODE" is set to "E2H", and the number of reserved storages is set. DATA information is set according to.

This second special symbol storage designation command is controlled by the second special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the reserved storage number when the reserved storage number stored in the second special symbol storage number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area increases or decreases in step S240 or step S310-7, the second special corresponding to the reserved storage number after the increase or decrease. The symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the second special symbol storage designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

In this embodiment, the "first special symbol memory designation command" and the "second special symbol memory designation command" are collectively referred to as a "special symbol memory designation command".

The "design confirmation command" indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, "MODE" is set to "E3H", and "DATA" is set to "00H".
This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320-3, the symbol confirmation command is sent to the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. It is set. Immediately after that, the symbol determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "first special symbol variation pattern designation command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, the "MODE" is set to "E6H", and various variations are made. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

This first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to a determined special symbol variation pattern when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. The designated command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern stores the transmission data for effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the area. Immediately after that, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "second special symbol variation pattern designation command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and "MODE" is set to "E7H", and various variations are performed. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

This second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. The designated command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern stores the transmission data for effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the area. Immediately after that, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

In this embodiment, the "first special symbol variation pattern designation command" and the "second special symbol variation pattern designation command" are collectively referred to as a "variation pattern designation command".

The "start prize designation command" is information for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance, and "MODE" is set to "E8H" or "E9H" according to the special symbol display device, and various prize information can be used. Data information is also set.

In this start winning designation command, when the game ball wins in the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15, the starting winning winning designation command corresponding to the determined starting winning information is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Specifically, when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 in the above steps S230-10 or S240, the starting prize designation command corresponding to the determined winning information is the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Immediately after that, the start winning designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "Big Win Opening Designation Command" indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to the type of jackpot, "MODE" is set to "EAH", and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds. Has been done.

In this big winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the number of started rounds is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340-5, the large winning opening opening designation corresponding to the number of rounds when opening is specified. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the large winning opening opening designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "opening designation command" indicates that various jackpots are started, "MODE" is set by "EBH", and DATA information is set according to the type of jackpot.

In this opening designation command, when various jackpots start, the opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-13, the opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the opening designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "ending designation command" indicates that various jackpots have been completed, "MODE" is set by "ECH", and DATA information is set according to the type of jackpot.

In this ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340-16, the ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "normal symbol designation command" indicates the type of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22, "MODE" is set to "EDH", and the DATA information is set according to the type of the ordinary symbol. It is set.

In this normal map designation command, when various normal symbols are determined and the variable display of the normal symbols is started, the normal map designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Specifically, when the variation display of the normal symbol is started in step S410-6, the normal symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the normal map designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "normal symbol fluctuation designation command" indicates the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 22, and "MODE" is set to "EEH", and DATA information is set according to the fluctuation time of various ordinary symbols. Is set.

In this normal symbol fluctuation designation command, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 22 is started, the normal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. To. Specifically, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started in step S410-7, the normal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol is sent to the transmission data storage area for production of the main RAM 110c. It is set. Immediately after that, the normal map fluctuation designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The "game state specification command" indicates whether the game is in the time-saving game state or the non-time-saving game state. If "MODE" is set to "EFH" and the non-time-saving game state is set, "DATA" is set to "DATA". It is set to "00H", and "DATA" is set to "01H" in the short-time game state.

In this game state specification command, a game state specification command corresponding to the game state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of the change of the special symbol, the end of the change of the special symbol, the start of the big hit game, and the end of the big hit. ..

Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S314, the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count, the time-saving game flag, and the time-saving number (J) may have changed in step S330-4. When there is, when the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count, the time-saving game flag, and the time-saving number of times (J) are set in step S350-6, the game state specification command corresponding to the current game state is the main. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the game state designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

(Main processing of the production control unit)
The processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the main process in the effect control unit 120 m.

In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. 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.

In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs a sub random number update process. 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 effect control unit)
A timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 120 m. Although not shown, a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 120 m generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds), reads a 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 to 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. A specific description of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

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. After that, the analysis process of the command received in step S1400 is performed.

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

In step S1700, when 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. Is to perform an effect input control process for transmitting an effect button signal or the like to the image control unit 150.

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

In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 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 120m will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the command analysis process (1) in the effect control unit 120 m, and FIG. 33 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 confirms whether or not there is a command in the receive buffer, and confirms whether or not the command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1410 if there is a command in the receive buffer. On the other hand, in this process, if there is no command in the receive buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process this time.

In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the receive buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1411. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1420 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not a special symbol storage designation command.

In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the hold storage number from the special symbol storage designation command, and performs the hold storage update process of setting the analyzed hold storage number in the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a start winning designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1421 if the command stored in the receive buffer is a start prize designation command. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1430 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not a start prize designation command.

In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a executes the jackpot game by changing the display mode of the icon (hold icon, the variable icon) displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received start winning designation command. The icon change effect determination process is performed to determine whether or not the icon change effect is executed and the execution mode. A specific description of this icon change effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

In step S1430, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is an effect symbol designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1431 if the command stored in the receive buffer is an effect symbol designation command. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1440 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not the effect symbol designation command.

In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs basic symbol data determination processing for determining the effect symbol 38 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

In this basic symbol data determination process, the effect symbol designation command is analyzed to identify the presence or absence of a jackpot and the type of jackpot. Basic symbol data (1st to 4th jackpot symbol data, small hit symbol data, lost symbol data) Is determined, and the determined basic symbol data is set in the basic symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1440, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the receive buffer is a variable pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1441. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1450 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not a variable pattern designation command.

In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect mode (effect pattern) based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect random value with reference to the variation effect pattern determination table.

Then, the sub CPU 120a sets the determined effect pattern in the symbol effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and transmits the determined effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, so that the effect pattern is stored in the effect pattern storage area. The effect pattern data indicating the effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1442, the sub CPU 120a performs an icon display mode update process for updating the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 and the display mode of the variable icon based on the variation pattern designation command. A specific description of this icon display mode update process will be described later with reference to FIG. 37.

In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol determination command. In this process, if the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1451. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1460 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not a symbol determination command.

In step S1451, in order to stop and display the effect symbol 38, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process for setting a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1460, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a game state designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1461 if the command stored in the receive buffer is a game state designation command. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1470 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not a game state specification command.

In step S1461, the sub CPU 120a sets the data indicating the game state based on the received game state designation command in the game state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1470, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is an opening designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1471 if the command stored in the receive buffer is an opening designation command. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1480 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not the opening designation command.

In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. In this hit start effect pattern determination process, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, and the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

Then, in order to transmit the information of the determined hit start effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1480, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a command for designating the opening of the winning opening. In this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1481 if the command stored in the receive buffer is a command for designating the opening of the winning opening. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1490 unless it is a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening.

In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. In this jackpot effect pattern determination process, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the jackpot opening designation command, and the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

Then, in order to transmit the information of the determined jackpot effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, the effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1490, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is the ending designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1491 if the command stored in the receive buffer is an ending designation command. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process this time if it is not an ending designation command.

In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot end effect pattern, and ends the command analysis process this time. In this hit end effect pattern determination process, the hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, and the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

Then, in order to transmit the information of the determined hit end effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, the effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(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. 34. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

In step S1421-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the received start winning designation command. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the received start winning designation command, and grasps the 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. Specifically, it is determined that the execution period is feasible when 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 addition, only one condition or two conditions of any one of the above three conditions may be provided. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the icon change effect is feasible (step S1421-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1421-3. On the other hand, when it is determined that the icon change effect cannot be executed (step S1421-2: No), the icon change effect determination process this time is terminated.

In step S1421-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the hold storage corresponding to the previously received start winning designation command, that is, whether or not all the pre-determination results of the advance hold are equal to or less than the normal reach. In this process, if it is determined that all the sub CPUs 120a are equal to or less than the normal reach (step S1421-3: Yes), the process is transferred to step S1421-4. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of them are not equal to or less than the normal reach (step S1421-3: No), the process is transferred to step 1421-7.

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 final display mode of the icon. Select the icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 35) for determining. The details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later.

In step S1421-6, the sub CPU 120a determines the icon final display mode. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, and has a plurality of icon final display modes based on the start prize designation command and the icon display mode determination random value. The final display mode of one icon is determined from among them.

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

In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined icon final display mode is a display mode (special icon) for executing the icon change effect. In the case of the display mode for executing the icon change effect (step S1421-8: Yes), the process is transferred to step S1421-9. On the other hand, if the display mode is not such that the icon change effect is executed (step S1421-8: No), the process is transferred to step S1421-12.

In step S1421-9, the sub CPU 120a selects a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 36) for determining a scenario for icon change effect. The details of the change scenario determination table will be described later.

In step S142-10, the change scenario is determined and set in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36, and is based on the icon final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start prize designation command, and the selection rate. , Determine one change scenario from multiple change scenarios.

In step S1421-11, the sub CPU 120a identifies a winning icon, which is an icon display mode first displayed on the image display device 31 from the determined change scenario, and sets the display data of the winning icon in the transmission buffer. Then, the process of determining the icon change effect this time is completed. As a result, the display data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, the hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the display data is displayed on the image display device 31, and a predetermined sound effect is output. Become.

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

In step S1421-13, the sub CPU 120a sets the display data of the normal icon in the transmission buffer, and ends the icon change effect determination process this time. As a result, the display data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, the hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the display data is displayed on the image display device 31, and a predetermined sound effect is output. Become.

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 prior 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-determination result of the advance hold includes the one that performs the reach effect, the icon change effect may be executed, but the pre-determination result of the advance hold includes the one that performs the reach effect. If there is no icon change effect, the icon change effect may be more easily executed (executed at a higher rate) than when the reach effect is included.

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table referred to when determining the icon final display mode. The icon final display mode determination table is associated with the type of the start winning prize designation command, the icon display mode determination random number value (0 to 99), and the selected icon final display mode.

In the final display mode of the icon, there is a CD icon as a normal icon in which the icon change effect is not executed, and a special suggestion that there is a possibility of a big hit (a big hit game is executed) by executing the icon change effect. Blue character icon, green character icon, red character icon, zebra character icon, and rainbow character icon are set as icons.

The expectation that the special icon will be a big hit is blue character icon <green character icon <red character icon <zebra character icon <rainbow character icon, and the rainbow character icon is an icon that confirms that it will be a big hit. ..

Here, as a main feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is different depending on the effect content. The start prize information (start prize designation command) defines 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. Character icons are selected at a higher rate than in the case of normal start winning information.

Further, as a main feature of the icon display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is changed according to the number of pseudo-reams. Specifically, the character 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 higher than 1 time. In the case of 2 times, the character icon with the higher expectation of big hit is selected at a higher rate, and in the case of 3 times of pseudo-ream, the rainbow character icon with confirmed big hit is selected. ing.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table 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 prize designation command, the selection rate (%) of each scenario, and the type of change scenario to be selected. 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 winning designation command. The "variation" is a variation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start 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 (the 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 change during the execution of the pre-variation and the execution of the change (the hold icon change effect and the change icon change effect are executed). A scenario (for example, scenario 12 or the like) 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 prize designation command based on the prize of the game ball to the first start port 14 will be described.

In the change scenario 39, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14, the CD icon is displayed as a hold icon at the position corresponding to the hold number “4” in the hold icon display area 31a of the image display device 31. Will be done. Then, the CD icon is maintained until the pre-variation before the four fluctuations being executed at the time of displaying the CD icon is completed. After that, when the pre-variation before 3 fluctuations is started, the CD icon moves to the position corresponding to the hold number "3", the hold icon change effect is executed, and the CD icon changes to the blue character icon. Then, when the pre-variation before the two fluctuations is started, the blue character icon moves to the position corresponding to the reserved number "2", and the blue character 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 character icon moves to the position corresponding to the hold number "1", the hold icon change effect is executed, and the blue character icon changes to the green character icon. Then, when the change is started, the green character icon becomes the change icon, the change icon change effect is executed, and the green character icon changes to the zebra character icon.

Here, as the first feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36, the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the change as compared with the scenario in which the display mode of the icon changes when the game ball enters the starting opening. The scenario to be used is selected at a higher rate. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the expectation of whether or not the icon display mode changes (the icon change effect is executed) until the change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. ..

Further, as the second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36, when the display mode of the icon changes over a plurality of stages (green, red, and zebra character icons are determined as the final display mode of the icon). , 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 in 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 whose judgment factor is whether or not the reach effect suggesting that the jackpot game may be executed in the advance fluctuation is executed. 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, but the reach effect is executed more than during the execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is 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 that is not performed. In this case, the pre-variation in which the reach effect is not executed corresponds to the first variation effect, and the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed corresponds to the second variation effect.

(Icon display mode update process)
Next, the icon display mode update process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 37. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an icon display mode update process in the effect control unit 120 m. In this icon display mode update process, a process for updating (changing) the icon display mode is performed.

In step S1442-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon change scenario stored in the look-ahead information storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a grasps the existence of an icon that is a scenario for changing the display mode during the variable effect to be executed from now on.

In step S1442-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a hold icon that changes (updates) the display mode. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that there is a hold icon that changes the display mode (step S1442-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1442-3. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no hold icon for changing the display mode (step S1442-2: No), the process is transferred to step S1442-7.

In step S1442-3, the sub CPU 120a selects a change pattern determination table (see FIG. 38) for the hold icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the hold icon to be changed, and step S1442. In -4, the sub CPU 120a refers to the current variation effect pattern in the variation effect to be executed from now on. The details of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon will be described later.

In step S1442-5, the sub CPU 120a determines the hold icon change pattern. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, and is based on the mode of the hold icon change in the current change effect, the change effect pattern, and the selection rate. , Determine one hold icon change pattern from a plurality of hold icon change patterns.

In step S1442-6, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect data corresponding to the determined hold icon change pattern in the transmission buffer. As a result, the effect data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 according to the change timing according to the hold icon change pattern and the change stage at the change timing. The display mode may change, or a predetermined sound effect may be output.

In step S1442-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is the variable icon that changes (updates) the display mode. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that there is the variable icon that changes the display mode (step S1442-7: Yes), the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1442-8. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is the variable icon that changes the display mode (step S1442-7: No), the current icon display mode update process is terminated.

In step S1442-8, the sub CPU 120a changes this time from among a plurality of change pattern determination tables for the variable icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the variable icon to be changed. The change pattern determination table (see FIGS. 39 and 40) for the change icon according to the change stage in which the change icon changes in the effect is selected, and in step S1442-9, the sub CPU 120a is to execute the change effect. Refer to this variation production pattern in. The details of the change pattern determination table of the change icon will be described later.

In step S1442-10, the sub CPU 120a determines the variation icon change pattern. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change pattern determination table for the variation icon shown in FIG. 39 or FIG. 40, and the mode of the variation icon change in the current variation effect, the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect pattern. Based on the selection rate, one variation icon change pattern is determined from the plurality of variation icon change patterns.

In step S1442-11, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect data corresponding to the determined variable icon change pattern in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon display mode update process. As a result, the effect data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the change displayed on the image display device 31 according to the change timing according to the change icon change pattern and the change stage at the change timing. The display mode of the icon may change, or a predetermined sound effect may be output.

(Change pattern determination table for hold icon)
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a change pattern determination table for the hold icon that is referred to when determining the change pattern of the hold icon. The change pattern determination table for the hold icon is associated with the mode of the hold icon change in the current change effect, the change effect pattern, the selection rate of each hold icon change pattern, and the type of the selected hold icon change pattern. For reference, the timing of occurrence of the change effect of the hold icon and the change stage in each hold icon change pattern are described.

The hold icon change pattern includes a normal change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon changes with the output of a sound effect, and a change notification symbol (special symbol) indicating that the display mode of the icon changes as a result of the fluctuation effect. A symbol action change pattern that changes the display mode of the hold icon by performing an action effect that acts on the hold icon starting from the change notification symbol while being temporarily stopped, and the second decorative member 33b that operates and the second decorative member An action effect that acts on the hold icon is performed starting from 33b, and a bonus operation change pattern that changes the display mode of the hold icon is set.

The timing of the change effect generation of the hold icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the variable effect, and the first effect period (pre-reach variable period) executed at the beginning of the variable effect and after the first effect period. There is a second effect period (reach effect period) that may be executed, and a third effect period (symbol stop period) that is executed after the first effect period or the second effect period.

During the first effect period, the effect symbol 38 starts to fluctuate and the effect characters (decorative members 33a, 33b) do not operate. The first half of the normal fluctuation in which the operation of is not performed, and the second half of the normal fluctuation in which the high-speed fluctuation, deceleration fluctuation, pseudo-continuous effect, etc. of the effect symbol 38 are performed are set.

In the second effect period, the effect is possible after the latter half of the normal fluctuation and the effect (decorative members 33a, 33b) is not operated. The first half of the SP reach that is not broken, the second half of the SP reach where the production character operates with the maximum movement width, the first half of the SP SP reach that can be executed after the second half of the SP reach, and the first half of the SP SP reach where the production character does not operate, the production character is the maximum The SPSP reach second half that operates with the movement width of, the chance production that can be executed after the SP reach second half and the production character does not move, and the full rotation reach that can be executed after the SP reach second half are set. ..

In the third effect period, the effect symbol 38, which is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) at the end of the variable effect, is stopped (the effect symbol 38 is slightly shaken and the result of the variable effect is not determined. Temporary stop, main stop in which the result of the variable effect is determined when the effect symbol 38 is completely stopped) is set.

At the change stage of the hold icon, 1UP (for example, change from CD icon to blue character icon, change from blue character icon to green character icon) that changes the jackpot expectation to the next higher display mode, and jackpot expectation 2UP (for example, change from a blue character icon to a red character icon) is set so that the degree is changed to a display mode two levels higher.

Here, as the first feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed is more than the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed. It is set so that the display mode is likely to change (occurs at a high rate). By doing so, the reach effect and the hold icon change effect are less likely to interfere with each other, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a second feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the reach effect is performed in the third effect period in which the effect symbol 38 showing the result of the variation effect is temporarily stopped. It is set so that the display mode of the hold icon is more likely to change (occurs at a higher rate) than during the production period. By doing so, it becomes difficult to cause a decrease in the effect of the hold icon change effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that the display mode of the hold icon may be set so as not to change during the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed. By doing so, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the reach effect and the hold icon change effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed, the display mode of the hold icon may be changed not only during the normal reach but also during the SP reach or the SPSP reach. In this case, the display mode of the hold icon may be changed more easily (occurs at a higher rate) during the normal reach than during the SP reach or the SPSP reach, or during the SPSP reach <SP. The display mode of the hold icon may be changed easily (occurs at a high rate) in the order of reaching <normal reach, or may be in any other order.

Further, as a third feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the hold icon is in the first effect period, which is not related to the result of the variable effect, than in the third effect period, which is related to the result of the variable effect. It is set so that the display mode of the above is likely to change (occurs at a high rate). By doing so, even if the player's attention is distracted, it becomes difficult to overlook the hold icon change effect, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed, the display mode of the hold icon may be changed not only at the start of the change or the first half of the normal change but also in the latter half of the normal change. In this case, the display mode of the hold icon may be changed evenly at the start of the change, the first half of the normal change, and the second half of the normal change, or the hold icon may be displayed in any period more than in the other period. It may be made so that the change of the mode is easy to occur (occurs at a high rate).

Further, as the fourth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the hold icon change effect without the action effect on the hold icon is executed in the third effect period related to the result of the variation effect. Instead, it is set to execute a change effect accompanied by an action effect on the hold icon. By doing so, even if the player is conscious of the result of the variable effect, it is possible to recognize that the pending change effect has been executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Become. Although the hold icon change effect in the normal change pattern may be executed in the third effect period, it is preferable that the change effect accompanied by the action effect on the hold icon is executed at a higher rate. ..

Further, as a fifth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, an effect (decoration for improving the effect of the variation effect different from the look-ahead effect) according to the progress of the variation effect. During the operation of the members 33a and 33b), the display mode of the hold icon is set so as not to change. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the fact that the movement of the effecting object according to the progress of the variable effect is deprived of the line of sight and it is difficult to overlook the change in the display mode of the hold icon, and the interest of the game is improved. It becomes possible.

It should be noted that the display mode of the hold icon may be changed during the operation of the effect effect (decorative members 33a, 33b) according to the progress of the variation effect. In this case, it is preferable that the display mode of the hold icon is more likely to change (occurs at a higher rate) when the effector is not operating than when the effector is in operation.

In addition, the display mode of the hold icon changes during the first effect operation in which the effect object moves to the first effect position where the movement width is small according to the progress of the variable effect, but the display mode of the hold icon changes according to the progress of the variable effect. It is possible that the display mode of the hold icon does not change during the second effect operation in which the effect object moves to the second effect position where the movement width is large, and the second effect is performed during the first effect operation. The display mode of the hold icon may be changed (occurs at a higher rate) at a higher rate than during operation.

Further, as a sixth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the change in the display mode of the hold icon due to the accessory movement change pattern is expected to be a big hit than the normal change pattern and the symbol action change pattern. It is set so that a change to a display mode having a high degree is likely to occur (the rate of change to a display mode two steps higher is higher than a change to a display mode one step higher). By doing so, it is possible to arouse the player's expectation as to which change pattern is used to execute the hold icon change effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that the change in the display mode of the hold icon due to the symbol action change pattern is more likely to change to the display mode in which the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal change pattern or the accessory movement change pattern (display mode one step higher). The rate of change to the display mode two steps higher than the change to is higher), or the change in the display mode of the hold icon due to the normal change pattern is the pattern action change pattern or the accessory movement change. It is also possible to make it easy for a change to a display mode having a higher expectation of a jackpot than a pattern to occur (the rate of change to a display mode two steps higher than a change to a display mode one step higher).

Further, as a seventh feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, when the variable effect is executed by the variable effect pattern in which the reach effect is performed, the variable effect pattern in which the reach effect is not performed is performed. It is set so that the symbol action change pattern is easily executed (executed at a high rate) than when the variation effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the dissatisfaction of the player when the reach effect is lost, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as the eighth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the display mode of the hold icon does not change during SP reach, SPSP reach, chance production, and full rotation reach. Is set to. By doing so, it is possible to concentrate the player's expectation on the production with high expectation of big hits, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that the display mode of the hold icon may be changed during SP reach, SPSP reach, chance production, and full rotation reach, and the hold icon may be displayed in any period more than in the other period. It may be made so that the change of the mode is easy to occur (occurs at a high rate).

In addition, the setting of the production period is not limited to the above, and the first half of the normal fluctuation is set as the first production period, the latter half of the normal fluctuation is set as the second production period, and the various reach productions are set as the third production period. The stopped state of the symbol 38 may be set as the fourth effect period. In addition, the first production period is from the start of fluctuation of the production symbol 38 to the first high-speed fluctuation, the second production period is during the pseudo-continuous production, the third production period is during various reach, and the suspension of the production symbol 38 is. It may be the fourth production period. Further, the first production period may be from the first half of the normal fluctuation to the middle of the normal reach, and the second production period may be the SP reach, the SPSP reach, the chance production, or the full rotation reach. In addition, the first effect period is when the effect symbol 38 starts to fluctuate, the second effect period is from the high-speed fluctuation to the latter half of the normal variation, the third effect period is during various reach, and the fourth effect symbol 38 is stopped. It may be a production period. In addition, the first effect period is the start of the change of the effect symbol 38, the second effect period is during the first high-speed fluctuation, the third effect period is the latter half of the normal fluctuation, and the fourth effect period is during various reach. The stopped state of the symbol 38 may be set as the fifth effect period.

(Change pattern determination table for the variable icon)
39 and 40 are diagrams showing a change pattern determination table for the variation icon referred to when determining the change pattern of the variation icon, and FIG. 39 shows a one-step change in the display mode of the variation icon. It is a table referred to in the case of making the change, and FIG. 40 is a table referred to in the case of changing the display mode of the variation icon by 2 to 4 steps.

In the change pattern determination table for the variable icon, the mode of the variable icon change in the current variable effect, the variable effect pattern, the selection rate of each variable icon change pattern, and the type of the selected variable icon change pattern. Are associated with each other, and for reference, the change effect occurrence timing and change stage of the change icon in each change icon change pattern are described.

The variable icon change pattern includes a normal change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon changes with the output of a sound effect, and an action effect that acts on the variable icon starting from the character as the character appears. A character action change pattern in which the display mode of the variable icon changes, and an action effect that acts on the variable icon from the second decorative member 33b as a starting point while the second decorative member 33b operates are performed to display the variable icon. A changing character movement change pattern is set.

The timing of occurrence of the change effect of the variation icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the variation effect, and the first effect period (pre-reach variation period) executed at the beginning of the variation effect and the first effect period. There is a second effect period (reach effect period) that may be executed later, and a third effect period (symbol stop period) that is executed after the first effect period or the second effect period.

During the first effect period, the effect symbol 38 starts to fluctuate and the effect characters (decorative members 33a, 33b) do not operate. The first half of the normal fluctuation in which the operation of is not performed, and the second half of the normal fluctuation in which the high-speed fluctuation, deceleration fluctuation, pseudo-continuous effect, etc. of the effect symbol 38 are performed are set.

In the second effect period, the effect is possible after the latter half of the normal fluctuation and the effect (decorative members 33a, 33b) is not operated. The first half of the SP reach that is not broken, the second half of the SP reach where the production character operates with the maximum movement width, the first half of the SP SP reach that can be executed after the second half of the SP reach, and the first half of the SP SP reach where the production character does not operate, the production character is the maximum The SPSP reach second half that operates with the movement width of, the chance production that can be executed after the SP reach second half and the production character does not move, and the full rotation reach that can be executed after the SP reach second half are set. ..

In the third effect period, the effect symbol 38, which is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) at the end of the variable effect, is stopped (the effect symbol 38 is slightly shaken and the result of the variable effect is not determined. Temporary stop, main stop in which the result of the variable effect is determined when the effect symbol 38 is completely stopped) is set.

At the change stage of the variable icon, 1 UP (for example, change from CD icon to blue character icon, change from blue character icon to green character icon) that changes the jackpot expectation to the display mode one step higher, and jackpot 2UP (for example, change from CD icon to green character icon, change from blue character icon to red character icon, change from green character icon to zebra character icon), which changes the degree of expectation to a display mode that is two levels higher. 3UP (for example, change from CD icon to red character icon, change from blue character icon to zebra character icon) that changes the jackpot expectation to 3 levels higher, and display mode that jackpot expectation is 4 levels higher 4UP (change from CD icon to zebra character icon, change from blue character icon to rainbow character icon) is set.

Here, as the first feature of the change pattern determination table for the variable icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed is larger than the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed. Is also set so that the display mode of the variable icon is likely to change (occurs at a high rate and has a large change stage). By doing so, the reach effect and the hold icon change effect are less likely to interfere with each other, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that the display mode of the variable icon may be set so as not to change during the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed. By doing so, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the reach effect and the variable icon change effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed, it may be set so that the display mode of the variable icon changes not only during the normal reach or the SP reach but also during the SPSP reach. In this case, the display mode of the variable icon may be changed more easily (occurs at a high rate and has a large change stage) during normal reach or SP reach than during SPSP reach. , The order in which the display mode of the hold icon is likely to change (occurs at a high rate) may be in the order of SPSP reach <SP reach <normal reach, or may be in any other order.

Further, as a second feature of the change pattern determination table for the change icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, in the third effect period in which the effect symbol 38 showing the result of the change effect is temporarily stopped, the change icon is displayed. It is set so that the display mode does not change. By doing so, it is possible to prevent unnecessary execution of the icon change effect and improve the interest of the game.

Further, as the third feature of the change pattern determination table for the variable icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the display mode of the variable icon does not change during SPSP reach, chance production, and full rotation reach. Is set to. By doing so, it is possible to concentrate the player's consciousness on the production with high expectation of big hits, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that the display mode of the variable icon may be changed during SP reach, SPSP reach, chance production, and full rotation reach, and one of the periods may be different from the other period. The display mode of the above may be changed easily (occurs at a high rate, the change stage is large).

Further, as the fourth feature of the change pattern determination table for the variable icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the character action that acts on the variable icon is performed during the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed. The change in the display mode of the variable icon due to the change pattern is set so as to be more likely to occur (occur at a higher rate) than the change in the display mode of the variable icon due to the normal change pattern. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's consciousness is concentrated only during the reach production and he / she does not notice that the display mode of the variable icon has changed. It will be possible to improve.

It should be noted that the change in the display mode of the variable icon due to the character action change pattern in which the action effect acting on the variable icon is performed only during one or two of the normal reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach. However, it may be more likely to occur (occur at a high rate) than the change in the display mode of the variation icon due to the normal change pattern.

Further, as a fifth feature of the change pattern determination table for the change icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the change is performed during the operation of the effectors (decorative members 33a, 33b) according to the progress of the change effect. It is set so that the display mode of the icon does not change. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the fact that the movement of the effecting object according to the progress of the variable effect is deprived of the line of sight and it is difficult to overlook the change in the display mode of the variable icon, and the interest of the game is improved. It is possible to make it.

It should be noted that the display mode of the variation icon may be changed during the operation of the effect accessories (decorative members 33a, 33b) according to the progress of the variation effect. In this case, it is preferable that the display mode of the variable icon is more likely to change (occurs at a higher rate) when the effecting accessory is not operating than when the effecting accessory is operating.

Further, during the first effect operation in which the effect object moves to the first effect position where the movement width is small according to the progress of the variation effect, the display mode of the variation icon changes, but according to the progress of the variation effect. During the second effect operation in which the effect object moves to the second effect position having a large movement width, the display mode of the variable icon may not be changed, and the first effect operation is the first. (2) The change in the display mode of the variable icon may occur at a higher rate (occur at a higher rate) than during the effect operation.

Further, as a sixth feature of the change pattern determination table for the change icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the change in the display mode of the change icon due to the accessory movement change pattern is the normal change pattern or the character action change. It is set so that a change to a display mode having a higher expectation of a big hit than a pattern is likely to occur (the rate of change to a display mode one step higher is higher than a change to a display mode one step higher). By doing so, it is possible to arouse the player's expectation as to which change pattern is used to execute the variable icon change effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It should be noted that the change in the display mode of the variable icon due to the character action change pattern is more likely to change to the display mode with a higher expectation of big hit than the normal change pattern or the character movement change pattern (display one step higher). The rate of change to the display mode on multiple stages is higher than the change to the mode), and the change in the display mode of the variable icon due to the normal change pattern is the character action change pattern or the character. It is also possible to make it easier for a change to a display mode having a higher expectation of a jackpot than an operation change pattern to occur (the rate of change to a display mode one step higher than a change to a display mode one step higher). ..

(Example of holding icon change effect)
An example of the effect of changing the hold icon will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 43.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in which the display mode of the hold icon changes in the normal change pattern. As a premise, the number of 1st special symbol hold increases to "3" based on the entry of the game ball into the 1st start opening 14, and the start prize designation command indicating SPSP reach (pseudo-ream 2 times) is received, and the icon It is assumed that the red character icon is determined as the final display mode, the scenario 26 is determined as the change scenario, the normal change pattern 01 is determined before the change, and the normal change pattern 21 is determined before the change.

First, in FIG. 41 (a), the effect symbol 38 is variablely displayed and varied when the first special symbol hold number is “2” and the second special symbol hold number is “0” (variable display of the special symbol). Is executed, the CD icon is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and the CD icon is displayed at the positions corresponding to the hold numbers "1" and "2" in the hold icon display area 31a, respectively.

In this state, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and receives the starting prize designation command indicating SPSP reach (pseudo-ream twice), as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the hold icon display area 31a A CD icon is additionally displayed at a position corresponding to the number of holds "3", and when the effect time of the variable effect being executed elapses, the effect symbol 38 indicating the loss is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 41 (c). ..

After that, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD displayed in the hold icon display area 31a is deleted. The icon shifts one by one toward the variable icon display area 31c, and the CD icon shifted to the position corresponding to the hold number "2" in the hold icon display area 31a changes to a blue character icon. After that, when the effect time of the variable effect being executed elapses, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), the effect symbol 38 indicating the loss is stopped and displayed.

Further, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD displayed in the hold icon display area 31a is deleted. The icon and the blue character icon are shifted one by one toward the variable icon display area 31c, and the blue character icon shifted to the position corresponding to the hold number "1" in the hold icon display area 31a is changed to the red character icon. After that, when the effect time of the variable effect being executed elapses, as shown in FIG. 41 (g), the effect symbol 38 indicating the loss is stopped and displayed.

After that, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 41 (h), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the red displayed in the hold icon display area 31a. The character icon shifts toward the variable icon display area 31c. After that, as shown in FIG. 41 (i), when the pseudo-ream notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo-ream is notified and 1 The second pseudo-variation is completed, and then, as shown in FIG. 41 (j), the effect symbol 38 is re-variated and the second pseudo-variation is started.

In this way, when the hold icon change effect is executed by the normal change pattern, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be improved with the start of the variable effect (variable display of the special symbol), and the interest of the game is improved. Can be improved.

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in which the display mode of the hold icon changes according to the symbol action change pattern. As a premise, the number of 1st special symbol hold increases to "3" based on the entry of the game ball into the 1st start opening 14, and the start prize designation command indicating SPSP reach (pseudo-ream 2 times) is received, and the icon It is assumed that the red character icon is determined as the final display mode, the scenario 26 is determined as the change scenario, the symbol action change pattern 01 is determined before 2 changes, and the symbol action change pattern 21 is determined before 1 change.

Since FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (c) are the same as FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (c), the description thereof will be omitted. When a new variation effect is started from the state of FIG. 42 (c), as shown in FIG. 42 (d), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the hold icon display area 31a is deleted. The CD icon displayed in is shifted one by one toward the variable icon display area 31c.

After that, when the effect time of the variable effect during execution elapses, as shown in FIG. 42 (e), a change notification symbol (change symbol) indicating that the display mode of the icon changes is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol. The effect image imitating the lightning bolt from the change notification symbol acts on the CD icon displayed at the position corresponding to the hold number "2" and changes to the blue character icon, and the variation effect ends.

Further, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 42 (f), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD displayed in the hold icon display area 31a is deleted. The icon and the blue character icon are shifted one by one toward the variable icon display area 31c.

After that, when the effect time of the variable effect during execution elapses, as shown in FIG. 42 (g), a change notification symbol (special symbol) indicating that the display mode of the icon changes is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol. The effect image imitating the lightning bolt from the change notification symbol acts on the blue character icon displayed at the position corresponding to the hold number "1" and changes to the red character icon, and the variation effect ends. Since FIGS. 42 (h) to (j) are the same as FIGS. 41 (h) to (j), the description thereof will be omitted.

In this way, when the hold icon change effect is executed by the symbol action change pattern, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot before the end of the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol), and the interest of the game is high. Can be improved.

It should be noted that the display mode of the change notification symbol (special symbol) temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol is the same depending on whether the display mode of the hold icon changes by one step or the display mode of the hold icon changes by multiple steps. However, the change notification symbol may be displayed in a different display mode (color, shape, size) according to the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes, or the stage in which the display mode of the hold icon changes. A change notification symbol including information suggesting a number may be temporarily stopped and displayed.

Also, when the change notification symbol (special symbol) was temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle symbol and the effect image acted on the hold icon, the display mode of the hold icon was always changed, but the effect image acted on the hold icon. Even in such a case, the display mode of the hold icon may not be changed. Further, in such a case, when the display mode of the hold icon changes, the change notification symbol of the second display mode is temporarily stopped and displayed at a higher rate than that of the first display mode, and the display mode of the hold icon changes. If this is not the case, the change notification symbol of the first display mode may be temporarily stopped at a higher rate than that of the second display mode.

FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in which the display mode of the hold icon changes according to the accessory movement change pattern. As a premise, the number of 1st special symbol hold increases to "3" based on the entry of the game ball into the 1st start opening 14, and the start prize designation command indicating SPSP reach (pseudo-ream 2 times) is received, and the icon It is assumed that the red character icon is determined as the final display mode, the scenario 26 is determined as the change scenario, the normal change pattern 01 is determined before 2 fluctuations, and the accessory movement change pattern 21 is determined up to 1 fluctuation.

Note that FIGS. 43 (a) to 43 (e) are the same as FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (e) except that the second decorative member 33b is drawn, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. When a new variation effect is started from the state of FIG. 43 (e), as shown in FIG. 43 (f), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the hold icon display area 31a is deleted. The CD icon and the blue character icon displayed in the above are shifted one by one toward the variable icon display area 31c.

After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (g), when the fluctuation effect being executed becomes the first half of the normal fluctuation, the blade portion of the second decorative member 33b moves upward and emits light, and at the same time, a slash that imitates a slash. The image acts on the blue character icon displayed at the position corresponding to the hold number "1" and changes to the red character icon. Since FIGS. 43 (h) to (j) are the same as FIGS. 41 (g) to (i), the description thereof will be omitted.

In this way, when the hold icon change effect is executed by the character movement change pattern, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be improved in the first half of the normal change of the change effect (variation display of the special symbol), and the game It is possible to improve the interest of.

The display mode of the slashing image is the same regardless of the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes, but the display mode (color, shape, size) differs depending on the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes. The slashing effect image may be displayed in (), or the slashing image including information suggesting the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes may be displayed.

Further, the upward movement width of the blade portion of the second decorative member 33b may be the same regardless of the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes, depending on the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes. The blade may be moved so that the movement width is different (the movement width becomes larger as the number of steps increases), or the light emission mode (emission color) suggesting the number of steps in which the display mode of the hold icon changes. , Brightness) may cause the blade to emit light.

When the slashing image released with the movement of the blade of the second decorative member 33b acts on the hold icon, the display mode of the hold icon is always changed, but the slash image becomes the hold icon. Even if it works, the display mode of the hold icon may not be changed. Further, in such a case, when the display mode of the hold icon changes, the slashing image of the second display mode is displayed at a higher rate than that of the first display mode, and the display mode of the hold icon does not change. It is preferable to display the slashing image of the first display mode at a higher rate than that of the second display mode.

In addition, when performing a ghost effect with a character movement change pattern, the ghost effect is more likely to occur in the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed than in the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed (higher ratio). It may be set to occur in (occurrence in), or vice versa. Further, it is possible that the ghost effect does not occur during the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed, and the ghost effect occurs during the first reach effect (for example, normal reach), but the second reach effect (for example). , SP reach, SPSP reach) may be set so that the ghost effect does not occur.

(Example of effect of changing the variable icon)
An example of the effect of changing the variable icon will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 46.

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in which the display mode of the variation icon changes in the normal change pattern. As a premise, when the hold memory corresponding to the first special symbol hold number "1" is stored, the start prize designation command indicating SPSP reach (pseudo-ream 2 times) is received, and the red character is displayed as the final icon display mode. It is assumed that the icon is determined, the scenario 23 is determined as the change scenario, and the normal change pattern 21 is determined.

First, in FIG. 44 (a), the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol) started in the state where the first special symbol reservation number is "2" and the second special symbol reservation number is "0" has just ended. A CD icon is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and a CD icon is displayed at positions corresponding to the hold numbers "1" and "2" in the hold icon display area 31a.

Then, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD displayed in the hold icon display area 31a is deleted. The icons are shifted one by one toward the variable icon display area 31c, and the CD icon shifted to the variable icon display area 31c changes to a blue character icon.

After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), when the pseudo-ream notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo-ream is notified and 1 After the second pseudo-variation is completed, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), the effect symbol 38 is re-variated and the second pseudo-variation is started, and the blue displayed in the variation icon display area 31c. The character icon changes to a green character icon.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), when the pseudo-ream notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo-ream is notified and 2 The pseudo-variation of the third time is completed, and subsequently, as shown in FIG. 44 (f), the effect symbol 38 is re-variated and the third pseudo-variation (main variation) is started and displayed in the variation icon display area 31c. The green character icon that has been set changes to a red character icon.

After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (g), the effect symbol 38 of "7" is temporarily stopped in the left symbol and the right symbol, respectively, and the normal reach is started, and the development effect for notifying the development to the SP reach is executed from there. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (h), the three effect symbols 38 are moved to the upper right corner of the image display device 31 to be reduced and displayed, and SP reach is started.

Then, when the SP reach effect period ends, as shown in FIG. 44 (i), the effect symbol 38 of "8" is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol, and the three effect symbols 38 move to the center of the image display device 31. Then, when the development effect for notifying the development to SPSP reach is executed, the fluctuation of the middle symbol is restarted and the three effect symbols 38 are displayed as images, as shown in FIG. 44 (j). It is moved to the upper right corner of the device 31 and displayed in a reduced size, and SPSP reach is started.

In this way, when the variable icon change effect is executed by the normal change pattern, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot in the ongoing variation effect (variation display of the special symbol), and the interest of the game is high. Can be improved.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in which the display mode of the variation icon changes according to the character action change pattern. As a premise, when the hold memory corresponding to the first special symbol hold number "1" is stored, the start prize designation command indicating SPSP reach (pseudo-ream 2 times) is received, and the red character is displayed as the final icon display mode. It is assumed that the icon is determined, the scenario 23 is determined as the change scenario, and the character action change pattern 31 is determined.

First, in FIG. 45 (a), the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol) started in the state where the first special symbol reservation number is "2" and the second special symbol reservation number is "0" has just ended. A CD icon is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and a CD icon is displayed at positions corresponding to the hold numbers "1" and "2" in the hold icon display area 31a.

Then, when a new variation effect is started, the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD icon displayed in the hold icon display area 31a is directed toward the variation icon display area 31c. Shift one by one.

After that, when the transition to the latter half of the normal fluctuation occurs, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the character image appearing in the lower right corner of the image display device 31 performs a throwing kiss toward the fluctuation icon display area 31c, and the throwing kiss causes the throwing kiss. The released heart image acts on the CD icon displayed in the variable icon display area 31c and changes to a blue character icon.

Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), when the pseudo-ream notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo-ream is notified and 1 The second pseudo-variation is completed, and then the effect symbol 38 is re-variated and the second pseudo-variation is started.

After that, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), the character image reappearing in the lower right corner of the image display device 31 performs a throwing kiss toward the variable icon display area 31c, and the heart image released by the throwing kiss is displayed. It acts on the blue character icon displayed in the variable icon display area 31c and changes to a green character icon.

Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), when the pseudo-ream notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo-ream is notified and 2 The third pseudo-variation is completed, and then the effect symbol 38 is re-variated and the third pseudo-variation (this variation) is started.

After that, as shown in FIG. 45 (f), when the effect symbol 38 of "7" is temporarily stopped in the left symbol and the right symbol, respectively, and the normal reach is started, the image is displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (g). The character image that reappears in the lower right corner of the device 31 makes a throwing kiss toward the variable icon display area 31c, and the heart image released by the throwing kiss becomes the green character icon displayed in the variable icon display area 31c. It acts and changes to a red character icon.

Then, when the development effect for notifying the development to SP reach is executed, as shown in FIG. 45 (h), the three effect symbols 38 are moved to the upper right corner of the image display device 31 and displayed in a reduced size. SP reach is started.

Then, when the SP reach effect period ends, as shown in FIG. 45 (i), the effect symbol 38 of "8" is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol, and the three effect symbols 38 move to the center of the image display device 31. When the development effect for notifying the development to SPSP reach is executed, the fluctuation of the middle symbol is restarted and the three effect symbols 38 are displayed as images, as shown in FIG. 45 (j). It is moved to the upper right corner of the device 31 and displayed in a reduced size, and SPSP reach is started.

In this way, when the variable icon change effect is executed by the character action change pattern, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot in the ongoing variation effect (variation display of the special symbol), and the game can be played. It is possible to improve the interest.

When the heart image emitted from the character image acts on the variable icon on the image display device 31, the display mode of the variable icon is always changed, but when the heart image acts on the variable icon. Even if there is, the display mode of the variable icon may not change, and the effect may be performed. Further, in such a case, when the display mode of the variable icon changes, the character image and / or the heart image of the second display mode is displayed at a higher rate than that of the first display mode, and the variable icon is displayed. When the display mode does not change, it is preferable to display the character image and / or the heart image of the first display mode at a higher rate than that of the second display mode.

In addition, when performing a ghost effect with a character action change pattern, the ghost effect is more likely to occur in the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed than in the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed (at a high rate). It may be set to occur) or vice versa. Further, it is possible that the ghost effect does not occur during the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed, and the ghost effect occurs during the first reach effect (for example, normal reach), but the second reach effect (for example). , SP reach, SPSP reach) may be set so that the ghost effect does not occur.

FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in which the display mode of the variation icon changes according to the accessory movement change pattern. As a premise, when the hold memory corresponding to the first special symbol hold number "1" is stored, the start prize designation command indicating SPSP reach (pseudo-ream 2 times) is received, and the red character is displayed as the final icon display mode. It is assumed that the icon is determined, the scenario 23 is determined as the change scenario, and the character movement change pattern 31 is determined.

Note that FIG. 46 (a) is the same as FIG. 44 (a) except that the second decorative member 33b is drawn, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. When a new variation effect is started from the state of FIG. 46 (a), as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the CD icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c is erased, and the hold icon display area 31a is deleted. The CD icon displayed in is shifted one by one toward the variable icon display area 31c.

After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), when the fluctuation effect being executed becomes the first half of the normal fluctuation, the blade portion of the second decorative member 33b moves upward and emits light, and at the same time, a slash that imitates a slash. The image acts on the CD icon displayed in the variable icon display area 31c and changes to a red character icon. Since FIGS. 46 (d) to (j) are the same as FIGS. 44 (c) to (i), the description thereof will be omitted.

In this way, when the variable icon change effect is executed by the character movement change pattern, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot in the ongoing variation effect (variation display of the special symbol), and the game is played. It is possible to improve the interest of.

The display mode of the slashing image is the same regardless of the number of stages in which the display mode of the variable icon changes, but the display mode (color, shape, The slashing image may be displayed in terms of size), or the slashing image including information suggesting the number of stages in which the display mode of the variable icon changes may be displayed.

Further, the upward movement width of the blade portion of the second decorative member 33b may be the same regardless of the number of stages in which the display mode of the variable icon changes, and the number of stages in which the display mode of the variable icon changes. The blade may be moved so that the movement width is different depending on the number of steps (the larger the number of steps, the larger the movement width), or the light emission mode suggesting the number of steps in which the display mode of the variable icon changes. The blade may be made to emit light by (emission color, brightness).

When the slashing image released with the movement of the blade portion of the second decorative member 33b acts on the variable icon, the display mode of the variable icon is always changed, but the slashing image is the relevant. Even if it acts on the fluctuating icon, the display mode of the fluctuating icon may not be changed. Further, in such a case, when the display mode of the variable icon changes, the slashing image of the second display mode is displayed at a higher rate than that of the first display mode, and the display mode of the variable icon changes. If not, it is preferable to display the slashing image of the first display mode at a higher rate than that of the second display mode.

In addition, when performing a ghost effect with a character movement change pattern, the ghost effect is more likely to occur in the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed than in the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed (higher ratio). It may be set to occur in (occurrence in), or vice versa. Further, it is possible that the ghost effect does not occur during the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed, and the ghost effect occurs during the first reach effect (for example, normal reach), but the second reach effect (for example). , SP reach, SPSP reach) may be set so that the ghost effect does not occur.

In this embodiment, the icon final display mode determination table, the change scenario determination table, the change pattern determination table for the hold icon, and the change pattern determination table for the variable icon are selected regardless of the gaming state. However, for example, a determination table according to the gaming state may be provided and the determination table according to the gaming state may be selected.

Further, in the present embodiment, the period from the start of the fluctuation to the latter half of the normal fluctuation is set as the first effect period, and the period from the normal reach to before the temporary stop is set as the second effect period, but the period from the start of the change to the normal reach is set as the first effect period. It may be from the start of fluctuation to the latter half of SP reach. Further, the period from the start of the fluctuation to the period before the temporary stop may be set as the first effect period, and the period during the temporary stop may be set as the second effect period.

Further, in the present embodiment, the change pattern of the hold icon and the change pattern of the variable icon are determined separately, but based on the start prize information indicated by this start prize designation command when the start prize designation command is received. The change pattern displayed as the hold icon and the change pattern displayed as the variable icon may be collectively determined.

By the way, in a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is stored, and the determination information stored when the start condition is satisfied is determined. In general, a variation effect is executed according to the result of the determination, and a special game is executed when the variation effect becomes a special result. In such a gaming machine, the hold information corresponding to the undetermined judgment information is displayed, and the display mode of the hold information is changed based on the result of the preliminary judgment before the execution of the variation effect. There was something that suggested the possibility that the game would be executed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-044066). However, in the gaming machine described in the above document, there is a problem that there is no relation between the variation effect and the change in the display mode of the reserved information, and the interest of the game is poor.

◆ As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the determination information of whether or not to execute the special game in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game advantageous to the player. A storage means for storing the above, a determination means for determining the determination information stored in the storage means, a variation effect execution means for executing a variation effect of an aspect according to a determination result of the determination means, and a variation effect. Information display means for displaying the hold information (hold icon) corresponding to the undetermined determination information during execution, and prior to determining whether or not to execute the special game before the determination means. The variation is provided with a determination means and a change effect executing means that suggests the possibility that the special game is executed by changing the display mode of the hold information based on the determination result of the prior determination means. The effect includes a first effect period (before reach) in which a plurality of effect symbols are variablely displayed, and a second effect (effect in which the special game is expected to be executed) executed after the first effect period. Including the effect period (during reach), the display mode of the reserved information is more likely to change during the execution of the first effect period than during the execution of the second effect period. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the special game in a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. The storage means for storing the determination information, the determination means for determining the determination information stored in the storage means, the variation effect execution means for executing the variation effect in the mode according to the determination result of the determination means, and the variation. The information display means for displaying the hold information (hold icon) corresponding to the undetermined determination information during the execution of the effect, and determining whether or not to execute the special game before the determination means. The pre-determination means is provided, and the change effect executing means suggesting the possibility that the special game is executed by changing the display mode of the reserved information based on the determination result of the pre-determination means. The variation effect includes a first variation effect (normal variation) in which variation display of a plurality of effect symbols is performed, and a second variation effect (reach variation) in which a reach effect is performed by the plurality of effect symbols. The change in the display mode of the hold information is more likely to occur during the execution of the first variation effect than during the execution of the variation effect. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is stored, and determination information stored when the start condition is satisfied is determined. In general, a variation effect is executed according to the result of the determination, and a special game is executed when the variation effect becomes a special result. In such a gaming machine, execution information (the variation icon) corresponding to the determination information during execution of the variation effect is displayed, and the special game is executed by changing the display mode of the execution information. There was something that suggested the possibility (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-208471). However, in the gaming machine described in the above document, there is a problem that there is no relation between the variation effect and the change in the display mode of the execution information, and the interest of the game is poor.

◆ As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the determination information of whether or not to execute the special game in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game advantageous to the player. The storage means (main control board 110) for storing the above, the determination means (main control board 110) for determining the determination information stored in the storage means, and the variation effect according to the determination result of the determination means are executed. The variation effect execution means (effect control board 120), the information display means (image control unit 150) for displaying the execution information (the variation icon TI) corresponding to the determination information during the execution of the variation effect, and the execution information. The display mode changing means (image control unit 150) suggesting that the special game may be executed by changing the display mode of the above is provided, and the variation effect includes a first effect (pre-reach variation). The first variation effect (normal variation, shortened variation) to be executed and the second variation effect (normal reach variation,) in which the second effect (reach effect) that expects the execution of the special game after the execution of the first effect is executed are executed. SP reach variation, SPSP reach variation) are included, and during the execution of the second variation effect, the display mode of the execution information is more likely to change during the first effect than during the second effect. It has become like. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the embodiment, based on the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36, and the change pattern table for the variable icon shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, further, in some cases. , The selected rate (ratio of random value in FIG. 35) specified in at least one of these tables is appropriately changed, and the game machine is configured as follows to improve the game entertainment. Is possible.

◆ Corresponding to the storage means for storing the determination information of whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player, the determination means for determining the determination information stored in the storage means, and the determination result of the determination means. By changing the variation effect execution means for executing the variation effect, the information display means for displaying the execution information (the variation icon) corresponding to the determination information during the execution of the variation effect, and the display mode of the execution information. The variable effect is provided with a display mode changing means suggesting the possibility that the special game is executed, and the variable effect is a second effect (for example, a second effect that expects the special game to be executed after the execution of the first effect (for example, the pre-reach effect). For example, the specific variation effect (for example, normal reach variation) for executing the reach effect) is included, and in the specific variation effect, the first effect (pre-reach effect for executing the pseudo-ream) is performed rather than during the execution of the second effect. The gaming machine is characterized in that the change in the display mode of the execution information is more likely to occur during the execution of (including), and that the gaming machine has at least one of the following configurations (1) to (10).

(1) In the variation effect (for example, normal reach variation) executed when it is determined by the determination means that the special game is not executed, the first effect is being executed rather than the second effect is being executed. It is more likely that the display mode of the execution information will change. Alternatively, the game state control that can control the game in either the first game state (normal game state) or the second game state (short-time game state or high-probability game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state. In the variation effect (for example, normal reach variation) which is provided with the means and is executed when it is determined by the determination means that the special game is not executed in the first game state, the first effect is higher than that during the execution of the second effect. 1 The display mode of the execution information is more likely to change during the execution of the effect.

In the configuration of (1) above, in the loss normal reach variation executed in the normal gaming state and the jackpot normal reach variation executed in the normal gaming state, the person during the execution of the first effect rather than the execution of the second effect. However, the display mode of the execution information is likely to change. Further, in the normal gaming state, the change in the display mode of the execution information is more likely to occur in the jackpot normal reach variation than in the loss normal reach variation during the execution of the first effect. Further, the SP reach variation (or SPSP reach variation) is more likely to cause a change in the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect than the normal reach variation.

(2) A third effect (for example, SP reach or SPSP reach) having a higher expectation (expectation determined by the determination means to execute the special game) than the second effect after the execution of the second effect. It is possible to execute a variable effect (for example, SP reach variation or SPSP reach variation) for executing the above-mentioned execution, and during the execution of the third effect, the execution is higher than during the execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect. The change in the display mode of the information is unlikely to occur (or the change in the display mode of the execution information does not occur).

In the configuration of (2) above, in the normal gaming state, the SP reach variation (or SPSP reach variation) is more of the execution information during the execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect than the normal reach variation. Changes in display mode are likely to occur. Further, in the jackpot SP reach variation (or SPSP reach variation) executed in the normal gaming state, the change in the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the second effect is larger than the loss SP reach variation (or SPSP reach variation). It is easy to occur. Further, when the third effect is full rotation reach, even if the execution information is displayed during the execution of the third effect, the display mode of the execution information does not change.

(3) It is possible to execute a predictive effect that predicts the possibility that the display mode of the execution information changes, and the predictive effect is a first predictive effect (this sign) when the display mode of the execution information changes. (Effect) and the second predictive effect (Gase predictive effect) when the display mode of the execution information does not change. The second predictive effect is the execution of the first effect rather than the execution of the second effect. The inside is easier to execute.

In the configuration of (3) above, in the normal gaming state, in the loss normal reach fluctuation and the jackpot normal reach fluctuation, the execution rate of the first sign effect during the execution of the first effect and the execution rate of the second effect are being executed. The execution rate of the first sign effect in the above is different. Further, in the normal gaming state, in the loss normal reach fluctuation and the jackpot normal reach fluctuation, the execution rate of the second sign effect during the execution of the first effect and the second sign effect during the execution of the second effect. Execution rate is different.

(4) It is possible to change the display mode of the execution information a plurality of times during the execution of the variation effect, and the number of times the display mode of the execution information is changed is higher than that during the execution of the second effect. The number tends to increase during the execution of the first effect (including the fact that the display mode of the execution information does not change during the execution of the second effect).

In the configuration of (4) above, in the loss normal reach variation executed in the normal gaming state and the jackpot normal reach variation executed in the normal gaming state, the display mode of the execution information changes during the execution of the first effect. Never. Further, in the normal gaming state, the SP reach variation (or SPSP reach variation) is more than the normal reach variation, the number of changes in the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect, and the second effect. The number of changes in the display mode of the execution information during execution tends to increase.

(5) It is possible to execute a predictive effect (main predictive effect / Gase predictive effect) that predicts the possibility that the display mode of the execution information may change, and the predictive effect is more than during the execution of the second effect. It is easier to execute the first effect while it is being executed.

In the configuration of (5) above, the sign effect includes a first sign effect (main sign effect) when the display mode of the execution information changes and a second sign effect when the display mode of the execution information does not change. There is a production (gase sign production), and in the normal game state, the loss normal reach fluctuation and the jackpot normal reach fluctuation are the execution rate of the first sign effect during the execution of the first effect, and the execution rate of the second effect. The execution rate of the first sign effect during execution is different. Further, in the normal gaming state, in the loss normal reach fluctuation and the jackpot normal reach fluctuation, the execution rate of the second sign effect during the execution of the first effect and the second sign effect during the execution of the second effect. Execution rate is different.

(6) The information display means displays the hold information (hold icon) corresponding to the determination information that the determination means has not determined during the execution of the variation effect, and the hold information is changed to the execution information. The case where the display mode of the execution information at the time is the first special mode (for example, the blue icon) having a low expectation is higher than the case where the display mode is the second special mode (for example, the red icon) having a high expectation. During the execution of the first effect, the display mode of the execution information is likely to change.

In the configuration of (6) above, when the display mode of the execution information is the first special mode when the execution information is changed, the jackpot SP reach variation (or the loss SP SP reach variation) is higher than the loss SP reach variation (or the loss SP SP reach variation). Or, the jackpot SPSP reach variation) is more likely to cause a change in the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect. Further, when the display mode of the execution information is the second special mode when the execution information is changed, the jackpot SP reach variation (or the jackpot SPSP reach variation) is more than the loss SP reach variation (or loss SPSP reach variation). Is more likely to cause a change in the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect.

(7) It is possible to change the display mode of the execution information a plurality of times during the execution of the variation effect, as compared with the case where the display mode of the execution information is changed the first time (for example, once). When the second number of times (for example, twice) is changed more than the first number of times, the change in the display mode of the execution information is more likely to occur during the execution of the first effect.

In the configuration of (7) above, in the loss normal reach variation executed in the normal gaming state and the jackpot normal reach variation executed in the normal gaming state, the first effect is being executed and the second effect is being executed. Although the display mode of the execution information may change the first number of times, it does not change the second number of times. Further, in the normal gaming state, the SP reach variation (or SPSP reach variation) is more than the normal reach variation, the number of changes in the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect, and the second effect. The number of changes in the display mode of the execution information during execution tends to increase.

(8) The normal reach variation includes a first normal reach variation and a second normal reach variation in which the execution period of the first effect is longer than the first normal reach variation, and the second normal reach variation is longer than the first normal reach variation. The variation is more likely to cause a change in the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect.

In the configuration of the above (8), the second normal reach variation tends to have a larger number of changes in the display mode of the execution information during the execution of the first effect than the first normal reach variation. Further, regardless of whether it is the first normal reach variation or the second normal reach variation, the change in the display mode of the execution information does not occur during the execution of the second effect. Further, the jackpot 1st normal reach fluctuation is more than the loss 1st normal reach variation, and the jackpot 2nd normal reach variation is more than the loss 2nd normal reach variation, and the execution information is displayed during the execution of the first effect. Is likely to change.

◆ (9) Dedicated sign effect that predicts the possibility that the display mode of the execution information will change, and non-dedicated that predicts (suggests) the possibility that the display mode of the execution information will change or that it will be another big hit. It is possible to execute the sign effect, and the rate at which the display mode of the execution information changes differs depending on whether the dedicated sign effect is executed or the non-dedicated sign effect is executed.

In the configuration of (9) above, the dedicated sign effect includes a first dedicated sign effect (main sign effect) when the display mode of the execution information changes, and a first when the display mode of the execution information does not change. 2 There is a dedicated sign effect (gase sign effect), and when there is a sign that the display mode of the execution information may change due to the non-dedicated sign effect, the display mode of the execution information always changes. Further, in the normal gaming state, in the loss normal reach fluctuation and the jackpot normal reach fluctuation, the execution rate of the first dedicated sign effect during the execution of the first effect and the execution rate of the first dedicated effect during the execution of the second effect are used. The execution rate of the sign effect is different. Further, in the normal gaming state, in the loss normal reach fluctuation and the jackpot normal reach fluctuation, the execution rate of the second dedicated sign effect during the execution of the first effect and the second dedicated effect during the execution of the second effect. The execution rate of the sign effect is different.

(10) It is possible to execute a variable effect (for example, SP reach variation or SPSP reach variation) in which a plurality of types of third effects (for example, SP reach or SPSP reach) having different expectations are executed after the execution of the second effect. The rate at which the display mode of the execution information changes during the execution of the first effect differs depending on the type of the third effect.

In the configuration of the above (10), the third effect having a higher expectation than the third effect having a low expectation is the execution information of the execution information during the execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect. Changes in display mode are likely to occur. Further, even when the third effect having the same expectation is executed, in the case of a big hit than in the case of loss, the execution is performed during the execution of the first effect and the execution of the second effect. Changes in the display mode of information are likely to occur. Further, the display mode of the execution information does not change during the execution of the third effect.

In addition, as a specific example in the configurations (1) to (10) above, the above embodiment is quoted, and when the icon changes to blue, the change to blue is likely to occur during the pre-reach production. When the icon changes to red, the change to red may be likely to occur during the reach effect. In addition, when the hold icon of Ho 4 is displayed in red when it is the icon, the jackpot expectation is higher when it is red from the time of entering the ball than when it is blue when entering the ball and the icon is red. May be higher. Further, the zebra selection rate is fixed regardless of the set value, but the zebra appearance rate may be changed depending on the set value.

Next, the variation display (the effect executed by using the effect symbols) of the plurality of rows of effect symbols (left symbol, right symbol, middle symbol) in the variation effect will be described.

On the image display device 31, at least one of the first and second special symbol reservation numbers is 1 or more (or the first and second special symbol reservation numbers) in a state where a plurality of rows of effect symbols are stopped and displayed. When both are 0, the variation effect is executed every time the start condition that the game ball enters any of the first, second start ports 14, and 15) is satisfied, and the variation effect is executed with the start of each variation effect. The variable display of the multi-column effect symbol is started, that is, the variable display of the multi-column effect symbol is started, and the variable display of the multi-column effect symbol is terminated with the end of each variable effect, that is, the multi-column effect symbol is terminated. Is stopped and displayed.

For details, when the start condition is satisfied, a hit / fail judgment (FIG. 5) as to whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game / small hit game) is performed based on the special figure judgment information of 1, and this hit / fail judgment is performed. Based on the result of, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined (FIG. 6) and the fluctuation pattern (variation mode) of the special symbol is determined (FIG. 10), and the special symbol starts to change and is determined. After the fluctuation is displayed in the changed fluctuation pattern, the stop display is stopped in the determined stop symbol, and the fluctuation effect is executed from the fluctuation start to the fluctuation stop of the special symbol.

That is, in the variation effect, the timing of the variation start and the timing of the variation stop of the special symbol and the effect symbols of the plurality of rows correspond to each other (the same timing), and the plurality of effect symbols are based on the result of the pass / fail judgment. Then, after changing according to the fluctuation pattern of the determined special symbol, the effect of stopping in the stop mode suggesting the result of the hit / fail determination (the determined stop symbol of the special symbol) is executed. Then, when the result of the variable display of the effect symbols in a plurality of columns becomes a predetermined special display result, that is, as will be described in detail later, the symbols in the left and right are the special display results in FIGS. 47 (b) (c). ), The special game is executed.

FIG. 47 (a) is a chart showing a plurality of rows of effect symbols; types of effect symbols (“1” to “9” (“NEXT”, “★”) used in each of the left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol. These multiple types of effect symbols are scrolled and displayed in a variable manner. The effect symbols "NEXT" and "★" are displayed only in the middle symbol (the effect symbol "NEXT" is a pseudo-ream (pseudo-variation)). The effect symbol "★" can be used (when a special game is executed).

As shown in the figure, when the special symbol is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 (the game ball enters the first starting port 14) and when the special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 21. Is displayed in a variable manner (the game ball enters the second starting port 15), and the same type of effect symbol is used, but different types of effect symbols may be used.

FIG. 47 (b) is a stop mode determination table for determining the stop mode of the effect symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 47 (c) is a stop mode determination table for determining the stop mode of the effect symbol at the time of a small hit. It is a stop mode determination table.

Based on the table shown in FIG. 47 (b), when the first jackpot (the special symbol is any of the special symbols 1 and 5), the stop mode "777" is determined and the second jackpot (the special symbol is). In the case of any of the special symbols 2 and 6), any of the stop modes "222", "444", "666" and "888" is determined, and the third big hit (the special symbol is any of the special symbols 3 and 7) is determined. If any of the stop modes "111", "333", "555", and "999" is determined, and if the fourth big hit (the special symbol is the special symbol 4), the stop mode "357" is determined. "1 ★ 1" "2 ★ 2" ... "9 ★ 9" is determined, and the multi-row production symbols are finally stopped (mainly stopped) in this determined stop mode. ..

Here, the 4th big hit <2nd big hit <3rd big hit <1st big hit becomes a big hit advantageous to the player (FIG. 9), and the 1st to 4th big hits having different advantages can be identified (distinguished). In addition, as described above, the first to fourth jackpots determine different stopping modes.

Further, based on the table shown in FIG. 47 (c), in the case of a small hit (the special symbol is any of the special symbols 20, 21, 30, and 31), the stop modes "357", "1 * 1", and " 2 ★ 2 ”...“ 9 ★ 9 ”is determined, and the effect symbols in the plurality of rows are finally stopped (mainly stopped) in this determined stop mode.

Here, when comparing the 4th big hit and the small hit, regarding the state after the special game, the 4th big hit is more advantageous to the player than the small hit from the normal gaming state, but any special game Since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same (Fig. 9), the stop mode in the case of the 4th big hit and the stop mode in the case of the small hit are the same, and the apparent (from the stop mode) is the first. 4 It is possible to make it difficult to know whether a big hit or a small hit is being made.

In the case of loss, the stop mode "XZY" (X, Y are Arbitrary different effect symbols, Z is an arbitrary effect symbol (however, other than "357") is determined, and when the effect is to reach (variation patterns 3 to 10 in FIG. 10), the stop mode "XYX" is used. (X and Y are arbitrary effects symbols that are different from each other) is determined, and the effect symbols in a plurality of rows are finally stopped (main stop) in this determined stop mode.

By the way, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention has a first aspect (for example, display in high-speed fluctuation) in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are displayed in a transparent or difficult-to-see state, and a plurality of rows after the first aspect is performed. By controlling the variable display of the effect symbols in a plurality of columns by the second aspect (for example, three symbols in the left and right are displayed together) in which the effect symbols are displayed in a state that is easier to see than the first aspect in each row. In this control, the second aspect is that the first display in which the effect symbols in a plurality of rows can be changed (for example, the three symbols in the left and right are aligned and displayed in a swinging state) and the effect symbols in the plurality of rows cannot be changed. The display can be controlled by the second display (for example, the three symbols in the left and right are aligned and displayed in a stationary state), and the second display is performed in at least a part of the transition from the first display to the second display. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (for example, a stop suggestion effect; the display of the three symbols in the left and right is temporarily changed) that suggests the transition to the display.

In other words, in the variable effect, after scrolling the effect symbols in a plurality of rows (first aspect) and then temporarily stopping (first display of the second aspect; stopping in a swinging state) in a predetermined aspect, the effect is changed. It is possible to make a main stop (second display of the second aspect; stop in a stationary state) with a predetermined mode as a stop mode, and suggest that the main stop is performed in a temporarily stopped state before the main stop. It is configured so that the stop suggestion effect can be executed, that is, the stop suggestion effect may or may not be executed.

FIG. 48 is an effect content determination table for determining the content of the variation effect, and based on this table, the effect content includes the reach effect and the number of pseudo-reams according to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol. At the same time as being determined, the temporary stop time from the time when a plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped in a predetermined mode until the final stop is performed with the predetermined mode as the stop mode, and whether or not the stop suggestion effect is executed at the time of the main stop. Is determined.

Next, the display of a plurality of rows of effect symbols in the variable effect will be described in detail, and then the stop suggestion effect will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 49, when the start condition is satisfied while (1) the symbols in the left and right (for example, "123") have stopped fluctuating, (2) the symbols in the left and right start to fluctuate, and then left and right. The symbols inside scroll and fluctuate in rows. This scroll fluctuation is basically performed so that the speed is accelerated immediately after the fluctuation starts, and the symbols in the left and right are transparent or difficult to see, and then the speed is decelerated toward the stop. It is done like this.

Then, when (3) the left symbol "X" is stopped, and then (4) the right symbol "Y" different from the left symbol "X" is stopped, "reach" is not established, and then (5) the middle symbol " "Z" fluctuates and stops, and the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the predetermined mode "XZY", and then (6) the symbols in the left and right are finally stopped with the predetermined mode "XZY" as the stop mode.

When the series of fluctuation effects from FIGS. 49 (1) to (6) is "XZY" ≠ "357", "variation without loss reach (variation patterns 1 and 2 in FIG. 48)", and "XZY" = " In the case of "357", it is "variation without big hit reach (variation pattern 18 in FIG. 48)" or "variation without small hit reach (variation patterns 1, 21 in FIG. 48)".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49, when (3) the left symbol "X" is stopped and then (7) the same right symbol "X" as the left symbol "X" is stopped, (8) "reach" is established. After that, without shifting to "SP reach" or "SPSP reach", (9) the middle symbol "Y" different from the left and right symbols "X" is stopped, and the left and right middle symbols are in the predetermined mode "XYX". A temporary stop state is set, and then (10) the symbols in the left and right are finally stopped with the predetermined mode "XYX" as the stop mode.

When the series of fluctuation effects from FIGS. 49 (1) to (10) is "Y" ≠ "★", "missing normal reach fluctuation (variation patterns 3 and 4 in FIG. 48)" is obtained, and "Y" = "★". In the case of ", it becomes" big hit normal reach variation (variation pattern 19, 20 in FIG. 48) "or" small hit normal reach variation (variation pattern 22, 23 in FIG. 48) ".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49, after (8) "reach" is established, (11) the left and right symbols "X" and "X" are moved to the corner side of the screen and displayed in a reduced size, and (12) "SP". "Reach" is executed, or (18) "SPSP reach" is executed. Basically, "SPSP reach" has a higher expectation of big hits than "SP reach".

In the "SP reach" of (12), for example, a mission effect of displaying a moving image in which the main character performs some mission and finally succeeds or fails is executed. As this mission effect, there are a plurality of mission effects having different jackpot expectations, and one of them is selected and executed based on the result of the hit / fail determination.

Then, at the end of this "SP reach", for example, the main character fails the mission, (13) the middle symbol "Y" different from the left and right symbols "X" stops, and the left and right symbols are in a predetermined mode. It becomes a temporary stop state at "XYX", and then (14) the symbols in the left and right are finally stopped with the predetermined mode "XYX" as the stop mode, or, for example, the main character succeeds in the mission and (15) left and right. The same middle symbol "X" as the symbol "X" is stopped, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the predetermined mode "XXX", and then (16) the symbols in the left and right are in the predetermined mode "XXX". Is the stop mode, and the main stop is performed.

The series of variation effects from FIGS. 49 (1) to (14) becomes the "loss SP reach variation (variation patterns 5 to 7 in FIG. 48)", and the series of variation effects from FIGS. 49 (1) to (16). Is the "big hit SP reach variation (variation patterns 11 to 13 in FIG. 48)".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49, (13) the middle symbol "Y" different from the left and right symbols "X" is stopped, and the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the predetermined mode "XYX". (17) The middle symbol is restarted, the left and right symbols "X" and "X" are moved to the corner side of the screen and displayed in a reduced size, and (18) "SPSP reach" is executed.

In the "SPSP reach" of (18), for example, a battle effect is executed in which a video in which a friendly character fights against an enemy character and finally wins or is defeated is displayed. As this battle effect, there are a plurality of battle effects having different jackpot expectations, and one of them is selected and executed based on the result of the hit / fail determination.

Then, at the end of this "SPSP reach", for example, the ally character is defeated, (19) the middle symbol "Y" different from the left and right symbols "X" stops, and the left and right symbols are in the predetermined mode "XYX". , And then (20) the symbols in the left and right are stopped with the predetermined mode "XYX" as the stop mode, or, for example, the ally character wins, and (21) the symbols "X" on the left and right. The same middle symbol "X" is stopped, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the predetermined mode "XXX", and then (22) the symbols in the left and right are in the predetermined mode "XXX" as the stop mode. This stop.

The series of variation effects from FIGS. 49 (1) to (20) becomes the "loss SPSP reach variation (variation patterns 8 to 10 in FIG. 48)", and the series of variation effects from FIGS. 49 (1) to (22). Is the "big hit SPSP reach variation (variation patterns 14 to 16 in FIG. 48)".

Although the display of a plurality of effect symbols corresponding to the "big hit full rotation reach variation (variation pattern 17 in FIG. 48)" is omitted, for example, after the "reach" in FIG. 49 (8) is established. From the predetermined timing of, the symbols in the left and right are aligned with the same symbol "XXX", and the "XXX" is switched from "111" → "222" ... → "999" → "111" ... After scrolling at a relatively low speed as described above, a temporary stop state is set in the predetermined mode "XXX" in which the symbol in the left and right is one of them, and then the symbol in the left and right is in the predetermined mode "XXX" as the stop mode. This will stop.

In FIGS. 49 (5), (9), (13), (15), (19), and (21), the symbols in the left and right are basically the same predetermined modes as the initially determined stop mode (hereinafter, final provisional). Temporarily stop in the stop mode).

Although not shown, in the variation effect including the pseudo-ream (pseudo-variation), the left and right symbols "X" and "Y" (or "X") are before the "reach" of FIG. 49 (8) is finally established. "X") is stopped, then the middle symbol "NEXT" is stopped, and the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the predetermined mode "X · NEXT · Y" (or "X · NEXT · X"). After that, the symbols in the left and right are restarted, so that the pseudo-ream is performed, and the number of times (once or twice) becomes the number of pseudo-reams.

By the way, as shown in FIGS. 49 (15) and 49 (21), before the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "XXX", for example, in "SP reach", after the mission failure is produced, " In "SPSP Reach", after directing the battle defeat, the temporary stop mode "XYX" corresponding to the reach loss is temporarily stopped, and the temporary stop mode "XYX" is restored to the final temporary stop mode "XXX". It is possible to execute the resurrection suggestion effect that suggests that, that is, the resurrection suggestion effect may or may not be executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50, (1) the symbol in the left and right is temporarily stopped in the pre-terminal temporary stop mode "XYX", (2) the revival suggestion effect is executed, and then (3) the middle left and right. The symbol of is revived from the pre-final temporary stop mode "XYX" to the final temporary stop mode "XXX", temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "XXX", and (4) the final temporary stop mode "XXX" is stopped. This is stopped as an embodiment.

Further, as described above, the jackpot is advantageous to the player in the order of the second jackpot <third jackpot <first jackpot (FIG. 9), and as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the stop mode corresponding to the first jackpot is provided. "777", the stop mode corresponding to the second big hit is "222", "444", "666", "888", and the stop mode corresponding to the third big hit is "111", "333", "555", "999".

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 49 (15) and 49 (21), before the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XXX”, the pre-term temporary stop mode “XaXaXa” corresponding to the second big hit or the third big hit , And from the pre-final temporary stop mode "XaXaXa" ("222" etc.) corresponding to the second big hit, the final temporary stop mode "XXX" ("333" etc.) corresponding to the third big hit or the first big hit. Or, there is a possibility of promotion to "777"), and from the pre-term temporary stop mode "XaXaXa" ("333" etc.) corresponding to the third big hit, the final temporary stop mode "XXX" corresponding to the first big hit ("XXX") It is possible to execute the promotion suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of promotion to "777"), that is, the promotion suggestion effect may or may not be executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51, (1) the symbol in the left and right is temporarily stopped in the pre-terminal temporary stop mode "222", (2) the promotion suggestion effect is executed, and then (3) the middle left and right. The symbol of is temporarily stopped in the same final temporary stop mode "222" as the pre-term temporary stop mode, and (4) the final temporary stop mode "222" is used as the stop mode for the main stop. Alternatively, (2) after the promotion suggestion effect is executed, (5) the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "333" which is promoted by one step from the pre-term temporary stop mode, and (6) the final provisional stop mode. The main stop is performed with the stop mode "333" as the stop mode. Alternatively, (2) after the promotion suggestion effect is executed, (7) the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "777" which is promoted by two stages from the pre-term temporary stop mode, and (8) the final provisional stop mode. The main stop is performed with the stop mode "777" as the stop mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 52, (1) the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the pre-terminal temporary stop mode "333", (2) the promotion suggestion effect is executed, and then (3) the symbols in the left and right are executed. Temporarily stops in the same final temporary stop mode "333" as the final temporary stop mode, and (4) the final temporary stop mode "333" is used as the stop mode for the main stop. Alternatively, (2) after the promotion suggestion effect is executed, (5) the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "777" which is promoted by one step from the pre-term temporary stop mode, and (6) the final provisional stop mode. The main stop is performed with the stop mode "777" as the stop mode.

Therefore, in the variable effect in which the promotion suggestion effect is executed, when the final temporary stop mode "XXX" is not promoted from the pre-terminal temporary stop mode "XaXaXa" through the promotion suggestion effect (FIGS. 51 (3) and 52 (3). )), The final temporary stop mode "XaXaXa" is set to be the same as the initially determined stop mode, and the final temporary stop mode "XXX" is the final temporary stop mode "XaXaXa" through the promotion suggestion effect. When promoted from (Fig. 51 (5) (7), Fig. 52 (5)), the pre-term temporary stop mode "XaXaXa" corresponds to a jackpot that is less advantageous than the jackpot corresponding to the initially determined stop mode. It is set to be the same as the stop mode to be performed.

The stop suggestion effect will be explained in detail.
In the stop suggestion effect, a plurality of effect symbols (designs in the left and right) are temporarily stopped in a predetermined mode (final temporary stop mode), and then the predetermined mode is stopped before the main stop as the stop mode. When the stop suggestion effect is executed, it is determined that the plurality of effect symbols are finally stopped with the predetermined mode as the stop mode, but it is not executed in all the variable effects. It may or may not be executed.

In the case of the present embodiment, it is the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 48 that defines whether or not the stop suggestion effect is executed, that is, whether or not the stop suggestion effect is executed. More specifically, based on the result of the hit / fail judgment performed at the time of execution, a plurality of tentatively stopped devices are determined at the time of executing the variation effect and are temporarily stopped according to the variation pattern (effect content) and from different viewpoints. Whether or not to execute the stop suggestion effect is determined according to the final temporary stop mode (that is, the initially determined stop mode (the stop mode that is later finally stopped)) of the effect symbol.

That is, in the "variation without reach (variation patterns 1, 2, 18, 21 in FIG. 48)" shown in FIG. 53 (1), the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "XZY", and then stopped. The suggestion effect is not executed, and the symbols in the left and right are finally stopped with the final temporary stop mode "XZY" as the stop mode.

FIG. 53 (2) shows a “variation with reach” that executes any one of “normal reach”, “SP reach”, “SPSP reach”, and “full rotation reach”, and FIG. 53 (3) shows “SP reach”. After, "SPSP reach" is executed, and "variation with reach" is shown.

In the "variation with reach (variation patterns 3 to 17, 19, 20, 22, 23 in FIG. 48)" shown in FIG. 53 (2), any of "normal reach", "SP reach", "SPSP reach", and "full rotation reach". After that, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "XYX" or "XXX", and then the stop suggestion effect is executed, and even after the execution of this stop suggestion effect, the final temporary stop mode is used. After the temporary stop state of is continued for a while, the symbols in the left and right are finally stopped with the final temporary stop mode "XYX" or "XXX" as the stop mode.

Alternatively, after any one of "normal reach", "SP reach", "SPSP reach", and "full rotation reach" is executed, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the pre-term temporary stop mode "XYX" or "XaXaXa", and then. , The symbols in the left and right are restarted without the stop suggestion effect being executed, and after the resurrection suggestion effect or the promotion suggestion effect is executed, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "XXX", and then. , The stop suggestion effect is executed, and after the temporary stop state in the final temporary stop mode continues for a while even after the execution of this stop suggestion effect, the symbols in the left and right are the main stop with the final temporary stop mode "XXX" as the stop mode. do.

In the "variation with reach (a part of the fluctuation patterns 8 to 10 and a part of the fluctuation patterns 14 to 16 in FIG. 48)" shown in FIG. 53 (3), after the "SP reach" is executed, the symbols in the left and right are middle. Is temporarily stopped in the temporary stop mode "XYX", and then the middle symbol is restarted and "SPSP reach" is executed without executing the stop suggestion effect.

After the "SPSP reach" is executed, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "XYX" or "XXX", and then the stop suggestion effect is executed, and the final temporary stop effect is executed even after the execution of the stop suggestion effect. After the temporary stop state in the stop mode continues for a while, the symbols in the left and right are finally stopped with the final temporary stop mode "XYX" or "XXX" as the stop mode.

Alternatively, after "SPSP reach" is executed, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the pre-term temporary stop mode "XYX" or "XaXaXa", and then the stop suggestion effect is not executed and the symbols in the left and right are re-started. After starting and executing the resurrection suggestion effect or promotion suggestion effect, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "XXX", and then the stop suggestion effect is executed, and after the execution of this stop suggestion effect. After the temporary stop state in the final temporary stop mode continues for a while, the symbols in the left and right are finally stopped with the final temporary stop mode "XXX" as the stop mode. It should be noted that, as shown in FIGS. 53 (2) and 53 (3), when the stop suggestion effect is executed, it is explained that the symbols in the left and right are the main stop after the temporary stop state continues for a while even after the stop suggestion effect is executed. However, after the stop suggestion effect is executed, the main stop may be performed immediately (or after the temporary stop state is set (which is difficult for the player to recognize) for a very short time) without the temporary stop state.

The stop suggestion effect is executed in a manner that can be visually recognized by the player who is looking at the image display device 31, and as an example of this stop suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 54 (1) and 54 (2), the left and right middle The same stop suggestion effect is executed regardless of whether the symbol of is temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "XYX" corresponding to the reach loss or in the final temporary stop mode "XXX" corresponding to the big hit. Note that FIG. 54 (3) shows a case where the stop suggestion effect is not executed when the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XZY” corresponding to the loss without reach.

The stop suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 54 (1) and 54 (2) is executed by using the effect symbol. Specifically, each symbol in the left and right has a symbol body (number) and a symbol frame surrounding the symbol body. At least a part of the left and right symbols temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode "XYX" or "XXX" temporarily changes from the normal mode (for example, decoration in the symbol frame of each symbol). (Color, etc.) changes, the inside of the symbol frame of each symbol shines, the symbol body of each symbol expands, etc.), so that the stop suggestion effect is executed.

However, in addition to the stop suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 54 (1) and 54 (2), the stop suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 55 and 56 can be applied. The stop suggestion effect shown in FIG. 55 is similarly executed using the effect symbol, but specifically, it is temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode “XYX” or “XXX” (“XXX” in the figure). The entire symbol in the left and right is temporarily changed from the normal temporary stop state (swing state) to a unique temporary stop state (for example, each symbol makes one rotation by rotation), so that the stop suggestion effect is executed. Will be done.

The stop suggestion effect shown in FIG. 56 is mainly executed by displaying a display other than the effect symbol on the image display device 31, and specifically, provisionally in the final temporary stop mode “XYX” or “XXX” (“XXX” in the figure). The stopped symbols on the left and right are temporarily hidden by the display on the image display device 31 (for example, the display that can be opened after the entire screen is closed by the sliding door), so that the pattern is stopped in a way that changes the scene. The suggestion effect is executed.

If there are multiple types of stop suggestion effects, which one to execute is based on the variation pattern (effect content), stop mode (temporary stop mode), effect mode, game state, etc. determined as a result of the hit / fail judgment. It is possible to decide and use multiple types of stop suggestion effects properly. For example, it is also possible to execute the stop suggestion effect shown in FIG. 54 at the time of loss and execute the stop suggestion effect shown in FIG. 56 at the time of a big hit. It should be noted that also in FIGS. 55 and 56, after the stop suggestion effect is executed, the main stop is not performed immediately (or after the temporary stop state is set for a very short time (difficult to be recognized by the player)). May be good.

By the way, according to the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 48, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention relates to the final temporary stop mode (stop mode), the hit / fail determination, the variation pattern (effect content), and the gaming state with respect to the stop suggestion effect. , Has the following feature configurations.

[Final temporary stop mode and stop suggestion effect]
First, as described above, the final temporary stop mode of the symbols in the left and right is the stop mode when the main stop is performed thereafter, but as shown in FIG. 57, the final temporary stop mode (stop mode) is a loss without reach. It is classified into eyes, missed eyes with reach, hits without reach, and hits with reach.

Then, when compared with the table shown in FIG. 48 and the time chart shown in FIG. 53, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped as the final temporary stop mode with no reach loss (variation patterns 1 and 2). , And when the player is temporarily stopped at the hit without reach (variation patterns 18 and 21), the stop suggestion effect is not executed, and the player is temporarily stopped at the loss with reach (variation pattern 3 to 10), and the hit with reach. When the eyes are temporarily stopped (variation patterns 11 to 17, 19, 20, 22, 23), the stop suggestion effect is executed.

In the state where the player is temporarily stopped at the loss without reach and the hit without reach, there is no possibility that the subsequent development effect is executed, so the stop suggestion effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the state of being temporarily stopped due to the loss with reach, there is a possibility that the revival suggestion effect will be executed as the development effect after that, and when the temporary stop is performed after the "SP reach", the "SPSP reach" will be used as the development effect. Because there is a possibility that the promotion suggestion effect will be executed as a development effect after that, in the state where it is temporarily stopped due to the reach, the stop suggestion effect should be executed. I have to.

That is, in the state where the player is temporarily stopped at the missed eye with reach and the hit with reach, the player can be expected to execute the development effect until the stop suggestion effect is executed, and the stop suggestion effect is performed. By being executed, it is possible to suggest to the player that the variable effect ends without executing the development effect, and thus it is possible to maintain the moderation of the game progress and improve the game interest, especially the relevant case. When the next effect (variable effect, hit effect) is continuously performed after the end of the variable effect, the break (boundary) between the continuous effects can be easily understood by executing the stop suggestion effect.

Depending on the case, even if the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped as the final temporary stop mode at the loss without reach or at the hit without reach, other elements (variation pattern (effect) in the change). Depending on the content), effect mode, game state, etc.), the stop suggestion effect may or may not be executed, or even if it is temporarily stopped due to a loss with reach or a hit with reach. , Depending on the other factors mentioned above, there are times when the stop suggestion effect is not executed and times when it is executed, and when the stop is temporarily stopped at the hit and the missed eyes with reach (or hit), the reach is reached. It is also possible to make it easier or harder to execute the stop suggestion effect than in the case of temporarily stopping with no loss (or with reach and without reach). In addition, in the case of temporarily stopping by hitting, the stop suggestion effect may be executed regardless of the presence or absence of reach.

That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, for example, the hit and the missed eyes with reach are set as a special mode, and the lost eyes without reach are set as a predetermined mode, or the hit hits are set as a special mode and the lost and reach are not reached. Assuming that the lost stitch is a predetermined mode, when the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped and then the main stop is performed (when the variable display is controlled from the first display to the second display), the symbols in the left and right hit at least in the left and right. The feature is that the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect differs depending on whether the display is performed in a special mode including a part of the eyes (special display result; big hit eye) or in a predetermined mode different from the special mode. Become.

[Pass / fail judgment and stop suggestion production]
According to the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 48, the second special symbol is displayed even in the big hit lottery accompanied by the operation of the first special symbol display device (which is performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 14). Even in the big hit lottery that involves the operation of the device (which is performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 15), if there is a loss, the ratio is about 8.2% (8/98) (variation pattern 3 to). The stop suggestion effect is executed at a rate of 10). On the other hand, in the big hit lottery accompanied by the operation of the first special symbol display device, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of 98% (1-10 / 100 × 20/100) (the ratio of fluctuation patterns 11 to 17, 19, 20). When the stop suggestion effect is executed and a small hit is obtained, the stop suggestion effect is executed at a rate of 50% (a rate of variation patterns 22 and 23). Further, in the big hit lottery accompanied by the operation of the second special symbol display device, the stop suggestion effect is executed at a rate of 100% (the rate of fluctuation patterns 11 to 17) when the big hit is obtained, and when the small hit is obtained, the stop is stopped. The suggestion effect is not executed.

In particular, in the case of a big hit, in a state where the player is temporarily stopped at the hit point with reach, the promotion suggestion effect may be executed as a development effect thereafter, so the stop suggestion effect is executed. That is, in the state where the player is temporarily stopped due to the reach, the player can be expected to execute the development effect until the stop suggestion effect is executed, and thus the moderation of the game progress is maintained. , It is possible to improve the game entertainment, and in particular, since the next production (hit production) is continuously performed after the end of the variable production, the break (boundary) between the continuous productions is performed by executing the stop suggestion production. ) Can be made easy to understand.

In some cases, as described above, even when the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped at the loss without reach or at the hit without reach as the final temporary stop mode, other factors (variation in the change). Depending on the pattern (contents of the effect), effect mode, game state, etc.), the stop suggestion effect may or may not be executed, or it may be temporarily stopped due to a loss with reach or a hit with reach. Even if it is made to do so, depending on the other factors mentioned above, there are times when the stop suggestion effect is not executed and times when it is executed. It is also possible to make it easy or difficult to execute.

That is, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention is characterized in that the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect differs depending on whether the game machine 1 is a big hit or not.

[Variation pattern and stop suggestion effect]
First, as shown in FIG. 58, the variation patterns of the special symbol are classified into a loss variation pattern without reach, a loss variation pattern with reach, a variation pattern without reach, and a variation pattern with reach.

Then, when compared with the table shown in FIG. 48 and the time chart shown in FIG. 53, the symbols in the left and right are changed according to the reachless loss fluctuation pattern (variation patterns 1 and 2), and the hit without reach. When it is changed according to the fluctuation pattern (variation patterns 18 and 21), the stop suggestion effect is not executed, and when it is changed according to the reach loss fluctuation pattern (variation patterns 3 to 10), and when it is changed according to the reach hit variation. When the variation is made according to the pattern (variation patterns 11 to 17, 19, 20, 22, 23), the stop suggestion effect is executed.

When the fluctuation pattern is changed according to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern and the non-reach hit fluctuation pattern, there is no possibility that the subsequent development effect will be executed in the state of being temporarily stopped at the reachless loss stitch and the non-reach hit hit. Therefore, the stop suggestion effect is not executed. On the other hand, when it is changed according to the loss fluctuation pattern with reach, in the state of being temporarily stopped at the loss with reach, there is a possibility that the revival suggestion effect is executed as the development effect after that. "SPSP reach" may be executed as a development effect at the time of temporary stop after ", and when it is changed according to the variation pattern with reach, it is in the state of temporary stop with reach. After that, there is a possibility that the promotion suggestion effect will be executed as the development effect, so the stop suggestion effect is executed.

That is, when the variation is made according to the reach loss variation pattern and the reach hit variation pattern, the player is temporarily stopped at the reach loss and reach hits until the stop suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to expect the development effect to be executed, and by executing the stop suggestion effect, it is possible to suggest to the player that the variation effect ends without the development effect being executed. It is possible to maintain moderation of progress and improve the entertainment of the game. In particular, when the next effect (variable effect, hit effect) is continuously performed after the end of the variable effect, the stop suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to make it easy to understand the breaks (boundaries) between continuous productions.

In some cases, even if the variation display of the symbols in the left and right is performed according to the variation pattern without reach or the variation pattern per hit without reach, other elements (contents of the effect in the variation). Depending on the stop mode of the symbols in multiple rows, the effect mode, the game state, etc.), the stop suggestion effect may or may not be executed, or there may be a loss variation pattern with reach or a hit variation with reach. Even if it is performed according to the pattern, depending on the other factors mentioned above, the stop suggestion effect may or may not be executed, and the hit variation pattern and the reach loss variation pattern (or the loss variation pattern) may be executed. When it is performed according to the hit variation pattern), it is easier or executed to execute the stop suggestion effect than when it is performed according to the reachless loss variation pattern (or the reach loss variation pattern and the reachless loss variation pattern). It is possible to make it difficult.

That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, for example, the hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern with reach are set as the first variation mode, the loss variation pattern without reach is set as the second variation mode, or the hit variation pattern is the first variation mode. Assuming that the variation mode of 1 is the loss variation pattern with reach and the loss variation pattern without reach as the second variation mode, the variation display of the symbols in the left and right is performed according to the first variation mode including the hit variation pattern. It is characterized in that the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect differs depending on whether the mode is different from the first variation mode or the second variation mode different from the first variation mode.

[Game state and stop suggestion production]
First, as described above, as the game states in which the game is controlled, the "low probability non-time saving game state"("low probability game state" and "non-time saving game state") and the "high probability time saving game state"("high" There are "probability game state" and "time saving game state"). For example, it is usually controlled in "low probability non-time saving game state", and after the big hit is completed, it is in "high probability time saving game state" until a predetermined condition is satisfied. Can be controlled.

In the "low probability non-time saving game state", the jackpot winning probability is set as low as 2/600, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the winning lottery result is set long, and the second starting port 15 at the time of winning is set. The opening time is set short, and in the "high accuracy time and short game state", the jackpot winning probability is set as high as 10/600, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the winning lottery result is set short, and the winning is won. The opening time of the second starting port 15 at the time is set to be long.

Therefore, in the "low probability non-time saving game state", the jackpot winning probability is low; 2/600, which is accompanied by the operation of the first special symbol display device (triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 14). The execution rate of the big hit lottery (which is performed) is significantly higher than the execution rate of the big hit lottery which is accompanied by the operation of the second special symbol display device (which is performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 15). On the other hand, in the "high probability time saving game state", the jackpot winning probability is high; at 10/600, the execution rate of the jackpot lottery accompanied by the operation of the second special symbol display device is the operation of the first special symbol display device. It will be significantly higher than the execution rate of the accompanying jackpot lottery.

Then, when compared with the table shown in FIG. 48, the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect when controlled by the "low probability non-time saving game state" (mainly the display on the first special symbol display device) is ". It is lower than the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect when controlled by the "high accuracy time-saving game state" (mainly the display on the second special symbol display device).

Alternatively, if the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 59 (the shaded area is the changed part from FIG. 48) is adopted instead of the effect content determination table shown in FIG. The execution rate of the stop suggestion effect when controlled by the "state" (mainly the display on the second special symbol display device) is the "low probability non-time saving game state" (mainly the display on the first special symbol display device). ) Is lower than the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect.

It should be noted that the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect is set to be higher or lower when controlled in the "low probability non-time saving game state" than when controlled in the "high probability time saving game state". The effect content determination table shown in FIG. 48 or FIG. 59 may be changed, and the effect content determination table used when controlled in the "low probability non-time saving game state" and the "high accuracy time saving game" The effect content determination table used when controlled by the "state" may be provided separately as tables that are different from each other.

That is, when the gaming machine 1 of the present invention is controlled in the first gaming state, assuming that the "low-accuracy non-time-saving gaming state" is the first gaming state and the "high-accuracy time-saving gaming state" is the second gaming state. It is a feature that the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect is different between the case where the game is controlled in the second game state and the case where the game is controlled in the second game state.

Next, the time during which the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped will be described in detail.
First, ΔT1 to ΔT23 shown in FIG. 48 indicate the temporary stop time from the time when the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode (not the intermediate temporary stop mode or the pre-term temporary stop mode) to the main stop. ing.

Here, when these temporary stop times ΔT1 to ΔT23 are classified into a temporary stop time without reach, a temporary stop time with reach, and a temporary stop time per hit, basically (in most cases). , The temporary stop time without reach can be made longer in the order of the temporary stop time without reach <temporary stop time with loss <hit temporary stop time.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61, after the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode, the stop suggestion effect is executed until the final temporary stop mode is set as the stop mode and the final stop is performed (loss with reach). The case (1) in which the stop suggestion effect is not executed (temporary stop at the hit without reach and the hit without reach) is compared with the case (2). Here, if the temporary stop time when the stop suggestion effect is executed is TA and the temporary stop time when the stop suggestion effect is not executed is TB, TA> TB as described above, but TA <TB in some cases. It is also possible to.

That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, when the temporary stop time; TA is the first time and the temporary stop time; TB is the second time, the symbols in the left and right are the final temporary stop modes when the stop suggestion effect is executed. The first time (TA) from the temporary stop to the main stop (from the first display to the second display) and when the stop suggestion effect is not executed, the symbols in the left and right are provisionally stopped in the final temporary stop mode. It is characterized in that the second time (TB) from the time of the stop to the main stop (from the first display to the second display) is different.

In particular, by setting TA> TB, when the stop suggestion effect is executed, the time for executing the stop suggestion effect is assured between the temporary stop in the final temporary stop mode of the symbols in the left and right and the main stop. In addition to ensuring that, the stop suggestion effect is executed so that it is difficult to understand immediately after the temporary stop in the final temporary stop mode of the symbol, or the main stop of the symbol is performed so that it is difficult to understand immediately after the execution of the stop suggestion effect. Since it is possible to execute the stop suggestion effect at an appropriate timing so that the player can easily understand it, the moderation of the game progress and the improvement of the game interest can be surely achieved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (1), when the stop suggestion effect is executed, the time from the time when the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode; when TA1 elapses, the stop suggestion effect is executed and the stop suggestion effect is executed. Time from the time when TA2 is executed; when TA2 elapses, the symbols in the left and right are stopped, and TA1> TA2 (in some cases, TA1 <TA2 or TA1 = TA2) may be set between TA1 and TA2. It is configured so that the relationship that becomes (possible) is established.

Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (2), when the stop suggestion effect is not executed, the time from the time when the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode; In the meantime, the relationship of TA1> TB (or, in some cases, TA1 <TB can be set) is established.

By setting TA1> TB, it is possible to expect the player to execute the development effect until the stop suggestion effect is executed, but the time can be made longer than that of TB to enhance the interest. By setting TA1> TA2, after the stop suggestion effect is executed, the symbols in the left and right can be quickly stopped so as not to give the player excessive expectations.

Further, as shown in FIG. 62, when the stop suggestion effect is executed before the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode and then the final temporary stop mode is set as the stop mode. , Temporarily stop the symbols in the left and right in the middle temporary stop mode, the pre-end temporary stop mode, or the pseudo-ream mode, and then restart them to produce a development effect ("SPSP reach" from "SP reach", revival suggestion effect). , Promotion suggestion effect, pseudo-ream (pseudo-variation)) is compared with (2). Here, the temporary stop time when executing the development effect is TC.

As shown in FIG. 62 (2), when the development effect is executed, the time from the time when the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in the intermediate temporary stop mode, the pre-term temporary stop mode, or the pseudo-ream mode; It starts and the development effect is executed, but it is configured so that the relationship of TA1 <TC (or, in some cases, TA1> TC or TA1 = TC can be established) is established between TA1 and TC. There is.

By setting TA1 <TC, when the development effect is executed, the player has experience that if the stop suggestion effect is executed when the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped and then the main stop is performed, the stop is performed. Feeling that the time (TA1) that the suggestion production should be executed has passed, expecting that the development production will be executed without stopping, although it is a short time before the development production is actually executed. Since it can be enhanced, the interest is improved.

Here, in the effect content determination table shown in FIGS. 48 and 59, the stop suggestion effect is executed in the fluctuation that becomes the normal reach, but the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 63 is adopted instead of this table. Then, in the fluctuation that becomes the normal reach, the stop suggestion effect is prevented from being executed, and the above-mentioned [final temporary stop mode and stop suggestion effect] [hit / fail judgment and stop suggestion effect] [variation pattern and stop suggestion effect] [game state]. And the stop suggestion effect] can be followed by the comparison of each execution rate of the stop suggestion effect.

It is possible to add the following configuration to the temporary stop of the symbols in the left and right.
(1) The execution rate of the revival suggestion effect is different between the normal reach fluctuation and the SP reach fluctuation (or SPSP reach fluctuation) (SP reach fluctuation (or SPSP reach fluctuation) has a higher execution rate than the normal reach fluctuation, or Low).
(2) The temporary stop time from the time when the symbol is temporarily stopped to the time when the symbol is temporarily stopped is different between the case where the revival suggestion effect is not executed and the case where the revival suggestion effect is executed (from the case where the revival suggestion effect is not executed). The temporary stop time is longer or shorter when it is executed).

(3) The execution rate of the promotion suggestion effect is different between the normal reach fluctuation and the SP reach fluctuation (or SPSP reach fluctuation) (SP reach fluctuation (or SPSP reach fluctuation) has a higher execution rate than the normal reach fluctuation, or Low).
(4) The temporary stop time from the time when the symbol is temporarily stopped to the time when the symbol is temporarily stopped is different between the case where the promotion suggestion effect is not executed and the case where the promotion suggestion effect is executed (from the case where the promotion suggestion effect is not executed). The temporary stop time is longer or shorter when it is executed).

(5) As described above, regarding the temporary stop time from the time when the symbol is temporarily stopped to the final stop, basically (in most cases), the temporary stop time without reach is <temporary stop time with loss <hit provisional. The temporary stop time becomes longer in the order of the stop time, that is, the longer the temporary stop time, the easier it is to make a big hit.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention has the following characteristic configuration with respect to the stop suggestion effect.
[Look-ahead production (chance eye of production design) and stop suggestion production]
As described above, FIG. 57 illustrates the non-reach lost stitches of the effect pattern, but as shown in FIG. 64 (1), the non-reach lost stitches are the normal lost stitches, the first chance stitch, and the second. The big hit expectation can be changed by the subsequent fluctuations depending on the type of the non-reach lost eye that is classified into chance eyes and the symbols in the left and right are finally stopped as the final temporary stop mode. For example, the first chance is a roll where the sum of the numbers of the symbols in the left and right is 7, the second chance is a roll where the symbol in the middle is "7", and the others are normal misses. do.

FIG. 64 (2) shows a table for determining the type of the reachless loss eye in which the symbols in the left and right are finally stopped in the change when the fluctuation is the reachless loss. Using this table, for example, based on the result of the above-mentioned preliminary determination, both the special figure determination information that is a loss with reach and the special figure determination information that is a hit are stored in the reserved storage area (FIG. 13). If there is no (loss without reach on the left side of the figure), the special figure judgment information that is a loss with reach is stored, and if the special figure judgment information that is a hit is not stored (loss with reach in the figure), the special figure that is a hit is stored. Separately from the case where the determination information is stored (the hit on the right side of the figure), one of the normal loss, the first chance, and the second chance is determined at the ratio shown in the figure.

As a result, the symbols in the left and right are usually stopped at the first chance rather than at the first chance, and at the second chance than at the first chance. However, it can be expected that it will be a hit with subsequent fluctuations. In addition, when the symbol in the left and right is stopped at the chance eye, a special image such as an effect image that is not displayed when the symbol is normally stopped at the missed eye is displayed in or around the symbol, or the book is normally lost. When stopping, a special sound that is not output is output, and an effect that emphasizes the final stop is executed at the chance. If the fluctuation is a loss with reach or a hit, the symbols in the left and right will not stop at the chance in the fluctuation.

Then, when compared with the table shown in FIG. 48 and the time chart shown in FIG. 53, when the symbols in the left and right are finally stopped at the loss without reach, the loss without reach is the normal loss or chance. Regardless of whether or not, the stop suggestion effect is not executed, but when the main stop is made with a roll other than the reachless missed roll, the roll is not a chance and the stop suggestion effect is executed. In some cases (many).

In other words, when the main stop is made at the chance, the display will be different from the normal stop at the missed eye. It is possible to notify the player of the main stop or the main stop without executing the suggestion effect.

On the other hand, in the state where the player is temporarily stopped due to a missed eye with reach that does not become a chance eye, the player can be expected to execute the development effect until the stop suggestion effect is executed, and the stop suggestion is made. By executing the production, it is possible to suggest to the player that the variable production ends without executing the development production, thereby maintaining the moderation of the game progress and improving the game entertainment, especially. When the next effect (variable effect, big hit effect) is continuously performed after the end of the variable effect, the break (boundary) between the continuous effects can be easily understood by executing the stop suggestion effect.

In some cases, even if the symbols in the left and right are stopped at the missed eyes with reach, a chance eye is set for a part of the lost eyes with reach, and whether or not the lost eyes with reach are chance eyes. Regardless of this, the stop suggestion effect may be executed, or even if the main stop is made due to a missed eye with reach or a big hit, the stop suggestion effect may or may not be executed. It is also possible to make it more difficult or easier to execute the stop suggestion effect when the main stop is performed at the chance eye than when the main stop is performed at a roll other than the chance eye.

That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, for example, if the chance eye is a special mode and the roll other than the chance eye is a normal mode, the symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped and then the main stop (second display mode). ), Based on the result of the preliminary judgment, the symbols in the left and right are displayed in a special mode in which a big hit is expected (in the subsequent fluctuation), and in a normal mode different from the special mode. The feature is that the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect is different.

[Look-ahead effect (change of the variable icon and hold icon) and stop suggestion effect]
As described above, based on the result of the preliminary judgment (variation pattern (effect content)), the final display mode (CD, blue character, green character, red character, zebra character, rainbow character) of the icon (hold icon, the variation icon) (Fig. 35) is determined (FIG. 35), and when the final display mode of the icon is determined other than the CD, the change scenario is determined based on the determined final display mode and the number of pending icons (FIG. 36). ), The display mode of the icon changes according to the scenario.

According to the tables shown in FIGS. 10 and 35, the jackpot expectation of the display mode of the icon increases in the order of CD <blue character <green character <red character <zebra character <rainbow character, and the variation of the loss without reach. For the icons corresponding to (variation patterns 1 and 2), the final display mode will not be a display mode (blue character, green character, red character, zebra character, rainbow character) higher than the blue character (maintained on the CD). However, for icons that correspond to fluctuations other than loss without reach, the final display mode may be a display mode higher than that of the blue character.

Further, according to the table shown in FIG. 36, for an icon whose final display mode is a blue character or higher, the display mode of the icon corresponding to the icon is the final display mode, that is, the display mode of the icon to be the variable icon is the final display mode. There are cases where the display mode of the icon that is the hold icon before the change, that is, the change before the change of the change corresponding to the icon, is the final display mode, and the display mode is not the final display mode. In this case, the display mode is less than the final display mode (for example, if the final display mode is a blue character, it is a CD, and if the final display mode is a zebra character, it is either a CD, a blue character, or a green character).

Then, when compared with the table shown in FIG. 48 and the time chart shown in FIG. 53, the variable icon and the hold icon before one change, which is the variable icon, correspond to the icon whose final display mode is blue character or higher. The rate at which the fluctuation to be performed becomes the reach variation, that is, the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect is higher than the rate at which the variation corresponding to the icon whose final display mode is not equal to or higher than the blue character becomes the reach variation, that is, the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect. ..

In some cases, the change icon and the hold icon before the change, which is the change icon, may or may not be executed even if the final display mode is the blue character or higher. In this way, if the final display mode is blue character or higher, it is better than if it is not blue character or higher, or if the final display mode is green character or red character or higher, it is not green character or red character or higher. It is also possible to make it easier or harder to execute the stop suggestion effect.

That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, for example, when a character of blue character or higher is set as a specific change display mode, the display mode of the variable icon (execution information) or the hold icon before one change that becomes the variable icon ( The execution rate of the stop suggestion effect differs depending on whether the display mode of the reserved information (held information that was erased at the start of the variable display of the plurality of symbols) is a specific change display mode or not a specific change display mode. Is a feature.

[Execution count of look-ahead effect and stop suggestion effect]
First, using the execution / non-execution determination table of the pre-effect shown in FIG. 65 (1), it is determined to execute the pre-effect for each effect content at the illustrated execution rate based on the effect content obtained as a result of the pre-determination. For example, the execution rate of the pre-production is 2% for no reach loss, 10% for normal reach loss, 20% for SP reach loss, and so on.

Next, when it is decided to execute the pre-effect, the presence / absence of reach of the effect content obtained as a result of the pre-determination and the number of holdes at the time of the pre-determination are used by using the pre-effect execution count determination table shown in FIG. 65 (2). The number of executions of the pre-effect is determined based on (the number of first special symbol reservations in the "low probability non-time saving game state" and the number of second special symbol reservations in the "high probability short time game state"). For example, if one decision is made, the pre-effect is executed by the one change before the change that is the subject of the decision, and if any of 2 to 4 times is decided, the decision target. The pre-effect is executed by any of 2 to 4 consecutive fluctuations before the fluctuation. If the pre-determination is made by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 14 when the number of the first special symbol hold is 2 in the "low probability non-time saving game state", the hold at the time of the pre-judgment. The number is 3 (= 2 + 1) in which the number of reserved first special symbols is increased by 1.

The pre-effect is performed by displaying or sounding at least one of the effect symbol and other images at the start or end of the variable effect so that the display or sound is changed to a display or sound that is not normally performed. As a pre-effect at the start of the variable effect, multiple examples of the effect symbols may be used to start the variable display in a pattern different from the usual pattern, or as a pre-effect at the end of the variable effect, the multiple examples of the effect symbols may be the above-mentioned chances. It can be used as a production to stop the book.

Then, when compared with the table in FIG. 48 and the time chart shown in FIG. 53, when the effect symbols in a plurality of columns are variablely displayed, once (or once) before the start of the variable display of the effect symbols of the plurality of examples. When the pre-effect is executed with the variation display (1 to 2 times), the stop suggestion effect may or may not be executed, and 2 to 2 before the start of the variation display of the plurality of effect symbols. When the pre-effect is executed with the variable display three times (or three to four times), the stop suggestion effect is always executed.

In some cases, the stop suggestion effect is also executed even when the pre-effect is executed by the variation display 2 to 3 times (or 3 to 4 times) before the start of the variation display of the plurality of effect symbols. If the pre-effect is executed 2-3 times (or 3-4 times) before the start of the variation display of the effect symbols of the plurality of examples, there are times when the effect is not executed. Make it easier or harder to execute the stop suggestion effect than when the pre-effect is executed once (or once or twice) in the variable display before the start of the variable display of the effect symbols of a plurality of examples. It is also possible.

That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, for example, once (or 1 to 2 times) is the first number of times, and 2 to 3 times (or 3 to 4 times) is the second number of times, one or a plurality of consecutive games. Stop in the variation display depending on whether the pre-effect is executed in the first variation display of the variation display of the times and the pre-effect is executed in the second variation display that is larger than the first variation display. The feature is that the execution rate of the suggestion effect is different.

[Types of reach production and stop suggestion production]
When the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 63 is adopted, according to the table, when the reach fluctuates, the stop suggestion effect is executed in all of them (FIG. 48), but the "normal reach" is executed. After that, it is not executed, and it is executed after "SP reach", "SPSP reach", and "full rotation reach" are executed.

In some cases, even after the "normal reach" is executed according to other elements (contents of the effect in the change, effect mode, game state, etc.), other elements (contents of the effect in the change). , Production mode, game state, etc.), there are times when the stop suggestion effect is not executed and times when it is executed, and "SP reach", "SPSP reach", and "full rotation reach" are executed. After that, "SP reach", "SPSP reach", and "full rotation reach" are executed by setting the stop suggestion effect to be executed or not executed depending on the other elements described above. After that, it is possible to make it easier or harder to execute the stop suggestion effect than after the "SP reach" is executed.

That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, for example, if "normal reach" is the first reach effect and "SP reach", "SPSP reach", and "full rotation reach" are the second reach effects, a plurality of reach effects are produced. Of these, the feature is that the execution rate of the stop suggestion effect differs between after the first reach effect is executed and after the second reach effect, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the first reach effect, is executed. Become.

By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, in the variable effect, before the plurality of effect symbols are finally stopped, they are temporarily stopped in the final temporary stop mode, and then the final temporary stop mode is set as the stop mode. , The end of the variable effect is difficult to understand, especially when the next effect (variable effect, hit effect) is continuously performed after the end of the variable effect, the break between the continuous effects is performed by executing the stop suggestion effect. It may be difficult to understand the boundary), and there is a problem that it becomes an obstacle to the moderation of the game progress and the improvement of the game entertainment. Therefore, in order to solve this problem, we came up with the following gaming machines.

◆ Based on the establishment of the start condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a plurality of rows of symbols are variablely displayed according to the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a transparent or difficult-to-see state on a gaming machine capable of executing the special game. A first aspect (for example, displayed by high-speed fluctuation) and a second aspect (for example, displaying the symbols in the plurality of rows in each row in a state that is easier to see than the first aspect) after the first aspect is performed. A display control means for controlling the variation display is provided by displaying three symbols together), and the display control means uses the second aspect as the first display (for example, the symbols in a plurality of rows can be changed). A second display (for example, three symbols are aligned and displayed in a stationary state (main stop, fixed stop)) and a second display (for example, the three symbols are aligned and displayed in a rocking state (temporary stop)) and the symbols in the plurality of rows cannot be changed (main stop, fixed stop). )), And the display can be controlled by, and in at least a part of the case of shifting from the first display to the second display, a suggestion effect suggesting the transition to the second display (stop suggestion effect; for example). (Temporarily changing the display of the three symbols) is feasible, and in the case of controlling the variation display from the first display to the second display, the symbols of the plurality of examples are at least the special in the plurality of examples. When it is displayed in a special mode including a part of the display result (for example, a hit eye and a lost eye with reach), and when it is displayed in a predetermined mode different from the special mode (for example, a lost eye without reach). , A gaming machine characterized in that the execution rate of the suggestion effect is different.

◆ Based on the establishment of the starting condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a plurality of rows of symbols are variablely displayed according to the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a transparent or difficult-to-see state on a gaming machine capable of executing the special game. A first aspect (for example, displayed by high-speed fluctuation) and a second aspect (for example, displaying the symbols in the plurality of rows in each row in a state that is easier to see than the first aspect) after the first aspect is performed. A display control means for controlling the variation display is provided by displaying three symbols together), and the display control means uses the second aspect as the first display (for example, the symbols in a plurality of rows can be changed). A second display (for example, the three symbols are aligned and displayed in a stationary state (main stop, fixed stop)) and a second display (for example, the three symbols are aligned and displayed in a rocking state (temporary stop)) and the symbols in the plurality of rows cannot be changed (main stop, fixed stop). )), And the display can be controlled by, and in at least a part of the case of shifting from the first display to the second display, a suggestion effect (stop suggestion effect; for example) suggesting the transition to the second display. The display of the three symbols is temporarily changed), and the execution rate of the suggestion effect differs depending on whether the special game is determined to be executed or not executed by the determination. A gaming machine characterized by that.

◇ It is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game) based on the establishment of the starting condition, the variation mode is determined based on the result of the determination, and the determined variation mode is determined. In a gaming machine capable of executing the special game, the variable display of a plurality of rows of symbols is performed according to the above, and when the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), the above-mentioned The first aspect (for example, displaying with high-speed fluctuation) in which a plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a transparent or difficult-to-see state, and the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in each row from the first aspect after the first aspect is performed. The display control means is provided with a display control means for controlling the variation display by means of a second aspect (for example, displaying three symbols together) in a state where the display is easy to see, and the display control means displays the second aspect. The first display in which the symbols in multiple rows can be changed (for example, the three symbols are displayed in a swinging state (temporary stop)) and the second display in which the symbols in the plurality of rows cannot be changed (for example, three). The display can be controlled by displaying the symbols in a stationary state (main stop, fixed stop)), and in at least a part of the transition from the first display to the second display, the second display is displayed. When a suggestion effect suggesting a transition (stop suggestion effect; for example, the display of three symbols changes temporarily) is possible, and the variable display of the plurality of symbols executes the special game in the determination. The first variation mode is different from the first variation mode (for example, the hit variation pattern and the reach loss variation pattern) including the variation mode determined when the determination is made. A gaming machine characterized in that the execution rate of the suggestion effect is different depending on the variation mode (for example, the loss variation pattern without reach).

◆ Based on the establishment of the starting condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a plurality of rows of symbols are variablely displayed according to the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game, the first gaming state (for example, the low probability non-time saving gaming state) is established. A gaming state control means capable of controlling a game in any of the second gaming states (for example, a high-accuracy time-shortening gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and the plurality of rows of symbols are transmitted or visually recognized. A first aspect of displaying in a difficult state (for example, displaying in a high-speed fluctuation), and a first aspect in which the symbols in the plurality of rows are displayed in each row in a state that is easier to see than in the first aspect after the first aspect is performed. The display control means includes two modes (for example, three symbols are displayed together) and a display control means for controlling the variation display, and the display control means can change the second aspect by changing the symbols in a plurality of rows. The first display (for example, the three symbols are aligned and displayed in a rocking state (temporary stop)) and the second display (for example, the three symbols are aligned and displayed in a stationary state) so that the symbols in the plurality of rows cannot be changed. (Main stop, fixed stop)), and the display can be controlled by, and at least a part of the case of shifting from the first display to the second display, a suggestion effect suggesting that the second display is shifted. (Stop suggestion effect; for example, the display of three symbols is temporarily changed) can be executed, and is controlled in the first game state and the second game state by the game state control means. A gaming machine characterized in that the execution rate of the suggestion effect is different depending on the case.

◆ Based on the establishment of the starting condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a plurality of rows of symbols are variablely displayed according to the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a transparent or difficult-to-see state on a gaming machine capable of executing the special game. A first aspect (for example, displayed by high-speed fluctuation) and a second aspect (for example, displaying the symbols in the plurality of rows in each row in a state that is easier to see than the first aspect) after the first aspect is performed. A display control means for controlling the variation display is provided by displaying three symbols together), and the display control means uses the second aspect as the first display (for example, the symbols in a plurality of rows can be changed). A second display (for example, three symbols are aligned and displayed in a stationary state (main stop, fixed stop)) and a second display (for example, the three symbols are aligned and displayed in a rocking state (temporary stop)) and the symbols in the plurality of rows cannot be changed (main stop, fixed stop). )), And the display can be controlled by, and in at least a part of the case of shifting from the first display to the second display, a suggestion effect suggesting the transition to the second display (stop suggestion effect; for example). The display control means is provided with a pre-determination means for preliminarily determining whether or not to execute the special game before the determination is performed. , A special mode (for example, a chance eye) in which the plurality of rows of symbols are expected to execute the special game in the second aspect (suggesting the possibility of executing the special game) based on the result of the preliminary determination. ), And in the case of controlling the variation display from the first display to the second display, the case where the symbols of the plurality of examples are displayed in the special mode and the special mode are A gaming machine characterized in that the execution rate of the suggestion effect is different depending on whether it is displayed in a different normal mode.

◆ Based on the judgment information when the start condition is satisfied, it is judged whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a variation display of a plurality of rows of symbols is displayed according to the result of the judgment. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), the game machine capable of executing the special game is in a state where it is difficult to see through or visually recognize the symbols in the plurality of rows. The first aspect to be displayed in (for example, displayed by high-speed fluctuation) and the second aspect in which the symbols in the plurality of rows are displayed in each row in a state that is easier to see than the first aspect after the first aspect is performed. (For example, three symbols are displayed together), and the display control means for controlling the variation display is provided, and the display control means performs the second aspect with the first display in which the plurality of columns of symbols can be changed. (For example, three symbols are displayed in a swinging state (temporary stop)) and a second display (for example, three symbols are aligned and displayed in a stationary state) so that the symbols in the plurality of rows cannot be changed (main stop). , Confirmed stop)), and the display can be controlled by, and in at least a part of the case of shifting from the first display to the second display, a suggestion effect (stop suggestion) suggesting the transition to the second display. The effect; for example, the display of the three symbols is temporarily changed) can be executed, and the storage means for storing the determination information as the right of the determination and the determination information stored in the storage means are used as the basis for the determination information. A pre-determination means for pre-determining whether or not to execute the special game before the determination is made, and execution information (the variation icon) corresponding to the determination information in which the symbols in the plurality of columns are variable and displayed. The special game is executed by changing the information display means for displaying the hold information (hold icon) corresponding to the determination information stored in the storage means and the execution information or the display mode of the hold information. The display control means is provided with a display mode changing means that suggests the possibility of the display mode, and the display mode of the execution information or the display mode of the reserved information that is erased at the start of the variable display of the symbols of the plurality of examples is specified. A gaming machine characterized in that the execution rate of the suggestion effect differs depending on whether the mode is a change display mode (for example, a blue character or higher) and a case where the change display mode is not the specific change display mode.

◆ Based on the establishment of the starting condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a plurality of rows of symbols are variablely displayed according to the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a transparent or difficult-to-see state on a gaming machine capable of executing the special game. A first aspect (for example, displayed by high-speed fluctuation) and a second aspect (for example, displaying the symbols in the plurality of rows in each row in a state that is easier to see than the first aspect) after the first aspect is performed. A display control means for controlling the variation display is provided by displaying three symbols together), and the display control means uses the second aspect as the first display (for example, the symbols in a plurality of rows can be changed). A second display (for example, the three symbols are aligned and displayed in a stationary state (main stop, fixed stop)) and a second display (for example, the three symbols are aligned and displayed in a rocking state (temporary stop)) and the symbols in the plurality of rows cannot be changed (main stop, fixed stop). )), And the display can be controlled by, and in at least a part of the case of shifting from the first display to the second display, a suggestion effect (stop suggestion effect; for example) suggesting the transition to the second display. The display of the three symbols is temporarily changed), and the pre-determination means for pre-determining whether or not to execute the special game before the determination is performed is provided, and the pre-determination is performed. Based on the result, the pre-effect (for example, at the start of the variation effect) is performed in the one- or multiple variation display performed by satisfying one or a plurality of consecutive start conditions before the start of the variation display of the plurality of symbols. It is possible to execute the pre-effect and the pre-effect at the end of the variation effect (displaying the chance of the symbol), and the change of the first time (for example, once (or once or twice)) out of the above-mentioned one or multiple times. When the pre-effect is executed in the display and when the pre-effect is executed in the variation display of the second number of times (for example, 2 to 3 times (or 3 to 4 times)) which is larger than the first number of times. A gaming machine characterized in that the execution rates of the suggestion effects in the variable display of the plurality of symbols are different.

◆ Based on the establishment of the starting condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game), and a plurality of rows of symbols are variablely displayed according to the result of the determination. When the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, a hit), the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in a transparent or difficult-to-see state on a gaming machine capable of executing the special game. A first aspect (for example, displayed by high-speed fluctuation) and a second aspect (for example, displaying the symbols in the plurality of rows in each row in a state that is easier to see than the first aspect) after the first aspect is performed. (Displaying all three symbols together), the display control means for controlling the variation display, and the special case between the start of the variation and the stop of the plurality of columns according to the result of the determination. The display control means includes the effect control means capable of executing any of a plurality of reach effects suggesting that the game may be executed, and the display control means has the second aspect in the plurality of rows. The first display in which the symbols can be changed (for example, the three symbols are aligned and displayed in a swinging state (temporary stop)) and the second display in which the symbols in the plurality of rows cannot be changed (for example, the three symbols are aligned). The display can be controlled by displaying in a stationary state (main stop, fixed stop)), and in at least a part of the transition from the first display to the second display, the transition to the second display is performed. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (stop suggestion effect; for example, the display of three symbols is temporarily changed), and the first reach effect (for example, a normal reach effect) among the plurality of reach effects is executed. The feature is that the execution rate of the suggestion effect is different between after and after the second reach effect (for example, SP reach or SPSP reach), which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the first reach effect, is executed. A game machine.

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

It should also be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko machine 110 Main control board (storage means, determination means)
110a main CPU
110b main ROM
110c main RAM
120 Production control board (Variable production execution means)
120a sub CPU
120b sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m effect control unit 150 image control unit (information display means, display mode changing means)
TI The variable icon

Claims (1)

Based on the establishment of the starting condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and a plurality of rows of symbols are variablely displayed according to the result of the determination, and the result of the variable display is predetermined. When the special display result is obtained, in the gaming machine capable of executing the special game,
The first aspect of displaying the plurality of columns of symbols in a transparent or difficult-to-see state, and
A display control means for controlling the variation display is provided with a second aspect in which the plurality of rows of symbols are displayed in each row in a state that is easier to see than the first aspect after the first aspect is performed.
The display control means is
The second aspect is
The first display in which the symbols in the plurality of columns can be changed, and
The display can be controlled by the second display that makes the symbols in the plurality of columns immutable.
When shifting from the first display to the second display, it is possible to execute the first suggestion effect suggesting the transition to the second display.
When the symbol is displayed in the first display mode indicating that the special display result is not obtained in the state of the first display, the second display mode indicating that the special display result is obtained from the first display mode. It is possible to carry out a second suggestion effect that suggests that there is a possibility of becoming
The first suggestion effect is
When the symbol of the second display mode is displayed in the state of the second display, it is possible to execute the first effect of changing the display mode of the symbol in the state of the first display to a predetermined mode.
When the symbol of the first display mode is displayed in the state of the second display, it is possible to execute a second effect different from the first effect of changing the display mode of the symbol in the state of the first display to a specific mode. And
The second production is
When the symbol of the first display mode is displayed in the state of the second display,
It is possible to hide the symbol of the first display mode in the first display state from the displayed state, and then change the symbol of the first display mode to the displayed state.
The feature is that it is easier to execute when displaying in the second symbol combination in which at least two of the displayed symbols are the same than in the case where all the displayed symbols are displayed in the different first symbol combination. A gaming machine.

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