JP7056982B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In the conventional gaming machine, the determination information acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied is stored as a hold memory, and based on the determination information, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the determination result is used. It is common to perform variable effects based on this.

In such a gaming machine, an increase display or a decrease display of the hold image corresponding to each of the hold storage is performed, or an execution image corresponding to the hold storage in which the variation effect is executed is displayed. There was something that made the player grasp the progress of the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-08225

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is difficult to grasp the reserved storage number when the reserved storage number changes.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the number of reserved storages can be easily grasped.

The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and can be realized as the following application examples. It should be noted that the reference numerals and supplementary explanations in parentheses in this column indicate the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way. ..

[Application Example 1]
In the game machine (1) of the present invention, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (effect control board 130) for controlling the effect of the game based on a command from the main control means. ), And the main control means is to the player based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). The subordinate control means includes a determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute an advantageous special game (big hit game) and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as reserved storage. , The variation effect according to the result of the determination can be executed by the image display means (image display device), and corresponds to each of the first hold information (hold number) indicating the number of hold storages and the hold storage. The second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier can be displayed, the display image can be updated at each predetermined frame update timing, and the slave control means has the hold storage. When the number of the first reserved information increases, the second reserved information is changed to the second reserved information after the increased display of the first reserved information, the increased display of the second reserved information, and the increased display of the second reserved information. It is possible to execute a change display by animation to the execution information indicating that the variation effect is being executed, and when the number of the hold memories increases during the execution of the variation effect, the second hold information is executed. Increased display of the first hold information (1 added hold number) rather than the frame update timing at which the increase display (enlargement of the hold icon additionally displayed in the hold icon display area to the normal size, etc.) is completed. When the frame update timing at which the update to) is completed is earlier and the increase display of the second hold information is executed due to the increase in the number of hold storages, a predetermined notification is given from the sound output means. When a sound (generation notification sound) may be output and the number of reserved memories increases while waiting for a customer, the said second hold information is longer than the execution period (1 or 5 frames) of the increased display. The output period (10 frames) of the predetermined notification sound is longer, and the output period is later than the execution period of the increase display of the second hold information, and the output period ends during the execution of the change display. The gist is that it is characterized by.

According to the present invention, it is possible to easily grasp the number of reserved storages.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of the gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which shows the state which the glass frame and the inner frame are open with respect to the outer frame. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine. 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 type of the command transmitted from the main control board to the effect 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 icon change effect processing in an effect control unit. 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 icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-step change pattern determination table for the icon. (A) is a diagram showing the relationship between the holding icon display mode and the change effect occurrence timing, and (b) is a diagram showing the relationship 1 between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence timing. Yes, (c) is a diagram showing the relationship 2 between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence timing, and (d) shows the relationship between the icon display mode and the notification sound when the icon is generated (change). It is a figure which shows. It is a figure which shows the main processing in the integrated control unit. It is a figure which shows the command reception interrupt processing in a general control unit. It is a figure which shows the V blank interrupt processing in a general control unit. It is a timing chart 1 of the change effect at the time of winning. It is a timing chart 2 of the change effect at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the production example of the change effect at the time of a prize. It is the timing chart 1 of the normal change pattern 01. It is the timing chart 2 of the normal change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the production example of a normal change pattern 01. It is the timing chart 1 of the character action change pattern 01. It is a timing chart 2 of the character action change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the production example of the character action change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 32. It is a figure which shows the timing chart 1 of the symbol action change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the timing chart 2 of the symbol action change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the effect example of the symbol action change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 36. It is a timing chart in which the fluctuation effect is started from the customer waiting state. It is a figure which shows the production example which starts the fluctuation effect from the customer waiting state. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 39. It is a timing chart in which the number of holds increases during the fluctuation effect. It is a figure which shows the effect example which the number of hold increases during a variable effect. It is a timing chart that the number of holdings increases immediately after the decrease. It is a figure which shows the production example which increases immediately after the holding number decreases. It is a timing chart in which the number of holds increases during a specific reach production. It is a figure which shows the effect example which the number of hold increases during a specific reach effect. It is a timing chart that the number of reservations increases and decreases before and after the end of the specific game state. It is a figure which shows the effect example that the number of hold is increased or decreased before and after the end of a specific game state. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 48. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship between a board surface and a light guide plate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship of the 1st light guide plate, LED, and light emitting region 163. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship of the 2nd light guide plate, LED, and light emitting region 175. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship of the 2nd light guide plate, LED, and light emitting region 176. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship between the 1st light guide plate and a board surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship between the 2nd light guide plate and a board surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship between a light emitting region 163 and a board surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship between a light emitting region 175 and a board surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship between a light emitting region 176 and a board surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows the height relationship between a nail and a 2nd light guide plate. It is a perspective view which looked at the transparent cover 322 from the back side.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not limit the present invention, and not all of the elements and combinations thereof described in the embodiments are essential for the means for solving the present invention. not. In addition, the description of well-known matters and well-known techniques may be omitted without particular notice.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 1-1. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 1-1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 showing a state in which the glass frame and the inner frame are open with respect to the outer frame. The gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that launches a gaming ball based on the launching operation of the player, and when the gaming ball wins a prize in a specific winning device, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out to the player based on the winning. be.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 1-1, the gaming machine 1 has an outer frame 2 attached to the island equipment of the game store and an inner frame rotatably supported by the outer frame 2 on the front side of the outer frame 2. 3 and a glass frame 4 rotatably supported by the inner frame 3 on the front side of the inner frame 3 are provided. In the glass frame 4, the glass member 4a is detachably fixed from the back side (the side opposite to the player side). Further, at a predetermined position of the glass frame 4, the glass frame 4 and the inner frame 3 are opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2, and a lock unit 27 for attaching and detaching the upper unit 180 is provided. Further, an opening detection switch 31a (see FIG. 2) for detecting that the glass frame 4 has been opened is opened at a predetermined position of the glass frame 4, and the inner frame 3 is opened at a predetermined position of the inner frame 3. An inner frame opening switch (not shown) for detecting the fact is provided.

The inner frame 3 is provided with the main mechanism constituting the gaming machine 1, various parts, a board, and the like, and the gaming board unit 5 (corresponding to the gaming board in the claims) is detachable (replaceable). ) Is fixed. A game area (not shown) is provided between the glass member 4a and the game board unit 5. This game area includes a ball passing area 502 through which the game ball passes and a display screen area of the first image display device 70.

The game board unit 5 includes a board surface 5A made of a transparent acrylic member. A plurality of nails (not shown) and a windmill (not shown) are arranged on the player-side surface of the board surface 5A. These nails and windmills have a function of changing the movement of the game ball and guiding it to a predetermined winning opening. Hereinafter, in the board surface 5A, the surface on the player side is referred to as the front surface, and the surface on the back side (the surface opposite to the front surface) is referred to as the back surface.

The board surface 5A of the game board unit 5 has an opening 5AZ. The first image display device 70 is arranged in this opening 5AZ. This makes it easier for the player to visually recognize the first image display device 70.

In the present embodiment, the board surface 5A is formed transparently, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the board surface 5A may be formed to be light-transmitting and may be translucent. Further, the board surface 5A may be formed of a member other than the acrylic member, for example, a transparent plastic member.

An effect operation unit BSU is provided on the lower side of the glass frame 4. The effect operation unit BSU is composed of a sword handle unit 16 and an effect operation stick 18. On the back side of the effect operation unit BSU, an upper tray 11 for storing a plurality of game balls such as game balls paid out from a game ball payout device (not shown), which will be described later, is provided. Further, a lower tray 12 is provided at the lower left of the effect operation unit BSU. Further, a launch operation device 13 is provided at the lower right of the effect operation unit BSU.
Further, an upper unit 180 is provided on the upper side of the glass frame 4, and when a predetermined gaming state is reached, the upper unit 180 executes a predetermined related operation (the upper unit 180 has an outer frame other than the glass frame 4). It can also be attached to 2).
Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 4, second image display devices 71, 71 for displaying the effect during gaming and non-gaming are provided.

The upper tray 11 is a plate for storing a game ball to be launched in the ball passing region 502. The lower saucer 12 is a plate for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper saucer 11. The bottom surface of the upper tray 11 is inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the firing operation device 13, and a ball feed solenoid 11b (see FIG. 2) is provided at the end of the downward inclination. When the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 11b, the game balls are sent out one by one toward the inner frame 3 side by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 11b.

A sword handle unit 16 is arranged at the center of the production operation unit BSU. The sword handle unit 16 can change the effect mode by a pressing operation.
Further, an effect operation stick 18 is provided on the left side of the effect operation unit BSU.

The sword handle unit 16 has a sword handle 17 capable of performing a determination operation (operation input), a sword handle detection switch 17a (see FIG. 2) for detecting an operation on the sword handle 17, and a sword handle 17 in the vertical direction. A sword handle drive device 17b (see FIG. 2) having a drive motor for moving the sword handle is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the game machine 1.

The effect operation stick 18 is provided with a joystick 19 capable of performing an operation such as a selection operation, and a joystick detection switch 19a (see FIG. 2) connected to the joystick 19 for detecting an operation on the joystick 19. Therefore, the player can input predetermined information into the game machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the game area, the sword unit 254 is on the back side of the upper part, the first character unit 255a is on the front side (player side) of the sword unit 254 on the left side of the upper part, and the first character unit 255a is on the right side of the lower part. The two-character unit 255b is provided with the first moonlight unit 256 on the left side of the lower portion and the second moonlight unit 257 on the right side of the central portion. Further, on the back surface side of the board surface 5A, a first light guide plate 501a (corresponding to the light guide plate in the claim) covering the front side (player side) of each unit 254, 255a, 255b, 256, 257 is provided. A second light guide plate 501b (corresponding to the light guide plate in the claims) covering the game area is provided on the front surface side of the board surface 5A, respectively. Details of the first light guide plate 501a and the second light guide plate 501b will be described later.

Each unit 254, 255a, 255b, 256, 257 is a movable accessory (so-called gimmick), and the units 254, 255a, 255b, 256, 257 are moved by a predetermined operation according to the progress of the game by the player. Various effects are performed by moving it.
In the present application, "movable accessory" is interpreted to mean a moving accessory. Also, "feature" is broadly interpreted to include both movable and immovable accessories.

The left and right second image display devices 71, 71 are provided with an audio output device 9 including speakers and a frame lighting device 10 having a plurality of decorative lamps (LEDs). The glass frame 4 is also provided with an audio output device and a frame lighting device, but the illustration is omitted.

The audio output device 9 is designed to produce sound (music, voice) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. Further, a plurality of frame lighting devices 10 are provided, and the effect of lighting is performed by changing the irradiation direction and emission color of the light of each lamp (LED). Further, the frame lighting device 10 includes a notification LED (not shown) that is controlled to light / blink when the glass frame 4 is opened or a payout abnormality described later occurs.

An overflow ball flow path (not shown) for receiving a game ball that does not fit in the upper saucer 11 and guiding the game ball to the lower saucer 12 is formed between the upper saucer 11 and the lower saucer 12. Further, a saucer full detection switch 32a (see FIG. 2) for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower saucer 12 is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path, and the lower saucer 12 is full by the saucer full detection switch 32a. While the above is detected, the payout of the game ball by the game ball payout device described later is stopped.

The launch operation device 13 is a touch sensor that detects that the base 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, the launch handle 15 rotatably provided on the base 14, and the launch handle 15 are touched by the player's hand. A firing volume 15b (see FIG. 2) consisting of a 15a (see FIG. 2) and a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 15, and a handle light emission for causing the firing handle 15 to emit light in a predetermined mode. A device 15c is provided. When the touch sensor 15a detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b (see FIG. 2) is activated to feed the game balls one by one.

The handle light emitting device 15c constitutes a front side portion of the firing handle 15 and is formed in a dome shape that bulges forward, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an internal space defined by a lens member capable of transmitting light. Has been done. By emitting light from this LED, it is possible to execute a light emitting effect that causes the firing handle 15 to emit light in a predetermined mode. Further, at the front end portion of the handle light emitting device 15c, a blower port 15d which is a blowout port of the wind (air) sent out from the blower device 21 described later is provided.

On the back surface side of the glass frame 4, a blower 21 (see FIG. 2) for blowing wind (air) in a predetermined manner is provided at a position corresponding to the launch operation device 13. The blower device 21 includes a blower unit (not shown) for sending out wind (air) and a blower motor (not shown) for operating the blower unit, and the air blown out by the blower unit (air). ) Is sent out from the air outlet 15d toward the player's hand through the inside of the base 14 of the firing operation device 13 and the handle light emitting device 15c. By operating the blower device 21, it is possible to execute a blower effect of sending wind (air) in a predetermined manner toward the hand of the player who is operating the firing handle 15.

The game ball launching device (not shown) includes a launching member (not shown) for launching a game ball, a launching solenoid 28b (see FIG. 2) for driving the launching member, and a game board unit 5 from the launching member. A launch rail (not shown) that inclines up toward the lower left end of the launch rail and a stopper (not shown) that stops the game ball at the launch position that is the lower end of the incline of the launch rail are provided. Then, when the game ball sent out by the ball feed solenoid 11b (see FIG. 2) is received at the launch position, the game ball is launched toward the ball passing region 502 by the operation of the launching member.

A first starting port 45 (special drawing starting area) having a starting area in which a game ball can enter is provided in a region substantially below the center of the game area. The first starting port 45 is a general winning device type winning device, and a game ball winning (winning) in the first starting port 45 is detected by the first starting port detection switch 45a (see FIG. 2). Then, a big hit random number is acquired, a big hit determination is made, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, three) is paid out. Further, above the first starting port 45, the game ball does not pass between the nails, mainly in the middle of the left side route 502a of the ball passing area 502, so-called warp, and enters the first starting port 45. It is equipped with a stage 240 that facilitates it.

Further, in the area on the lower right side of the game area, a second start port 47 having a start area in which the game ball can enter is provided. The second starting port 47 is a so-called attacker type electric accessory, and has a movable piece 48 on the upper side of the second starting port 47, and the movable piece 48 is a second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b (FIG. 2). (See), based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a lottery for winning a normal symbol), the movable control is performed between a protruding state protruding from the board surface 5A and a retracted state pulling into the board surface 5A. Then, when the movable piece 48 is in the retracted state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 47. On the contrary, when the movable piece 48 is in the protruding state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 47. That is, in the second starting port 47, when the movable piece 48 is in the protruding state, there is no chance of winning the game ball, and when the movable piece 48 is in the retracted state, the chance of winning the game ball increases.

When the game ball winning (winning) in the second starting port 47 is detected by the second starting port detection switch 47a, a jackpot random number is acquired and a jackpot determination is performed as in the case of the first starting port 45. For example, the same prize balls (3 pieces) as those of the first starting port 45 are paid out.

Further, the right route 502b of the ball passing area 502 is provided with a normal area gate 44 having a normal area through which a game ball can pass. When a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol gate 44 is detected by the gate detection switch 44a (see FIG. 2), a winning random number is acquired and a winning lottery (auxiliary game determination) of a normal symbol is performed. Even if the game ball passes through the Fuzu Gate 44, the prize ball based on the passage is not paid out.

Further, the right route 502b of the ball passing region 502 is provided with a large winning device 49 capable of entering a game ball. The large winning device 49 includes a large winning opening 50 in which a game ball can be won (winning), and a large winning opening detection switch 50a for detecting the winning (winning) of a game ball in the large winning opening 50 (Fig.). 2), an opening / closing member 51 that converts (variable) the large winning opening 50 into a closed state and an open state, and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b (see FIG. 2) for opening / closing the opening / closing member 51. Has been done.

The large winning device 49 is a so-called attacker type electric accessory, and a large winning opening 50 is provided at the lower portion thereof, and an opening / closing member 51 is provided on the upper side of the large winning opening 50. The movable control is performed between a protruding state protruding from the board surface 5A and a retracting state pulling into the board surface 5A. Then, when the opening / closing member 51 is in the retracted state, the game ball is guided from the large winning opening 50 into the large winning device 49, and the game ball can win the large winning device 49 (this state is "open" or "open state"). Also called). Further, when the game ball that has won (winned) in the large prize opening 50 is detected by the large winning opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 pieces) is paid out. On the contrary, when the opening / closing member 51 is in the protruding state, the game ball does not enter the big winning opening 50 and the game ball cannot win the big winning device 49 (this state is also called "closed" or "closed state"). ).

At the bottom of the game area, multiple general prize openings (not shown) that allow game balls to always win (win) are provided at intervals, and these general prizes are provided. When a game ball winning (winning) in the mouth is detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 2), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are awarded from the game ball payout device (not shown). It is paid out to the upper saucer 11.

At the bottom of the game area, there is an out port 39 for discharging a game ball that has not entered any of the first starting port 45, the second starting port 47, the large winning device 49, and the general winning opening. It is provided.
Further, the right route 502b of the ball passing region 502 is provided with a cover 575 that covers the normal gate 44, the second starting port 47, and the big winning device 49 from the front side. The cover 575 is formed with a guiding portion (not shown) protruding toward the board surface 5A for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 47 and the first winning device 49.

On the back side of the game board unit 5, a general winning opening, a first starting opening 45, a second starting opening 47, and a large winning opening 50 are won, and a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, A winning ball flow path (not shown) is provided in which the game balls detected by the second starting port detection switch 47a and the large winning opening detection switch 50a are received and collected while flowing down.

Further, in the downstream portion of the winning ball flow path, a winning confirmation detection switch 52a (see FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has flowed down the winning ball flow path after being detected by various detection switches is provided. The winning confirmation detection switch 52a again detects the game ball after being detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the large winning opening detection switch 50a. It is used to determine whether the prize was a proper prize (ball) or an abnormal prize (ball).

As shown in FIG. 1, on the lower left side of the game area, a symbol display device including a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, and a normal symbol display 62, and a first special symbol hold A hold display device consisting of a display device 63, a second special symbol hold display 64, and a normal symbol hold display 65, and a round number display that displays the number of rounds when a jackpot state (special game state) described later occurs. The device 66 (see FIG. 2) and the right-handed display 67 (FIG. 2) that prompts the player to launch the game ball toward the right route 502b of the ball passing area during the jackpot game (special game state) or the time-saving game state described later. 2) is provided.

The first special symbol display 60 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45. The second special symbol display 61 is for displaying (notifying) the result of the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol, which is performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47. It is a variable display, and the normal symbol display 62 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the normal symbol gate 44. It is a vessel.

The jackpot lottery of the first special symbol is a jackpot determination random value and a jackpot that are acquired by acquiring a jackpot determination random value, etc. (judgment information) when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45. It corresponds to determining whether or not it is a "big hit" by comparing it with the determination value. When the big hit lottery of the first special symbol is performed, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 60, and the stop display of the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Will be. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

The big hit lottery of the second special symbol is the big hit judgment random value and the big hit by acquiring the big hit judgment random value etc. (judgment information) when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47. It corresponds to determining whether or not it is a "big hit" by comparing it with the determination value. When the big hit lottery of the second special symbol is performed, the second special symbol display 61 displays the variation of the second special symbol, and after a predetermined time elapses, the stop display of the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed. Will be. That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

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

In addition, in this embodiment, "big hit" means a big hit game (special game state) in the big hit lottery (special game judgment) of the first special symbol or the big hit lottery (special game judgment) of the second special symbol. It refers to the state in which the right to execute is acquired. The "big hit game (special game state)" refers to a game state in which a round game in which the big winning opening 50 is opened in a predetermined mode is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 15 times).

Although the maximum number of open times and the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 50 in each round game are predetermined, a predetermined number of game balls are set in the large winning opening 50 even before the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time are reached. When (for example, 9 pieces) wins (balls), one round game ends. That is, the "big hit game (special game state)" is an advantageous game state for the player who can easily obtain the prize ball. In this embodiment, it is possible to generate any of a plurality of types of jackpot games (special game states) having different degrees of advantage to the player, which will be described in detail later.

The winning lottery of a normal symbol is a "hit" by acquiring a hit determination random value when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44 and comparing the acquired hit determination random value with the hit determination value. Corresponds to determining whether or not. When the winning lottery of the normal symbol is performed, the normal symbol display 62 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and after a predetermined time elapses, the stop display of the normal symbol indicating the lottery result is performed. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

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

In addition, in this embodiment, "hit" means a state in which the right to execute a winning state (auxiliary game) is acquired in a winning lottery of ordinary symbols. The "hit game (auxiliary game)" refers to a game state in which the second starting port 47 is opened in a predetermined manner.

Although the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the second starting port 47 in the winning game (auxiliary game) are predetermined, the second starting port 47 can be used even before the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time are reached. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) are won (winning), the winning game (auxiliary game) ends. That is, the "hit game (auxiliary game)" is in a game state in which the variation display of the second special symbol is easily executed (the start condition of the variation display is easily satisfied). In this embodiment, a plurality of types of hit games (auxiliary games) having different degrees of advantage to the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

The first special symbol hold display 63 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45. The jackpot lottery of the first special symbol (of the first special symbol). It is for displaying the number of rights (first reserved storage) for performing variable display), and is lit or blinks in a mode indicating the number of first reserved storage. In addition, although the first hold storage is stored up to four, it may be less than or more than four.

The second special symbol hold display 64 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47. The second special symbol jackpot lottery (of the second special symbol). It is for displaying the number of rights (second hold storage) for performing variable display), and is lit or blinks in a mode indicating the number of second hold storage. The maximum number of the second reserved storages is four, but the number may be less than or more than four.

The normal symbol hold display 65 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and has the right to perform a winning lottery (variable display of the normal symbol) of the normal symbol stored when the game ball wins (passes) at the normal symbol gate 44. It is for displaying the number of (normal figure hold storage), and is lit or blinks in a mode indicating the number of normal figure hold storage. It should be noted that although the maximum number of reserved storages for the normal figure is four, the number may be less than or more than four.

The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by a 7-segment LED. For example, if you win the big hit lottery of a special symbol, "7" will be stopped and displayed, if it is lost, "-" will be stopped and displayed, and if it is in a variable display, it will be turned off and "-". It is good to repeat. Before the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the stop result of the previous variation display is displayed by turning on the LED, so when the variation display starts, the variation display can be displayed by starting from turning off the LED. It becomes easier to understand that it has started.

A first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) including a liquid crystal display is provided in the back of the opening 5AZ of the game board unit 5. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 4, second image display devices 71, 71 composed of a liquid crystal display are provided.
In the present embodiment, the "first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display)" and the "second image display devices 71, 71 (sub liquid crystal display)" may be collectively referred to as an "image display device".

The first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display devices 71, 71 (sub liquid crystal display) perform various effect displays according to the progress of the game. As the effect display, the effect symbol 70a (see FIG. 26, etc.) executed when the special symbol variation display is performed or the customer waiting demo effect executed when the special symbol variation display is performed or the special symbol variation display is performed. There are variable displays and notice effects by characters.

Further, in the display unit (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), three rows of variable display areas such as a left side area, a central area, and a right side area are formed, and each variable display area has three columns of variable display areas. By scrolling the displayed effect symbol 70a in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this embodiment), the effect symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner.

The effect symbol 70a is composed of, for example, symbols showing numbers from "1" to "9", and is a variable display of the special symbol executed by the first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61. Corresponding to (synchronizing with), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is performed. That is, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped in response to the stop of the variable display of the special symbol. As the effect symbol 70a, a symbol indicating an alphabet such as "A" to "F" may be provided in addition to the symbol indicating a number.

In the stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the effect symbol 70a is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (missing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same effect symbols such as "777" or a combination of effect symbols having regularity such as "357", and the loss mode is another mode. be. The mode of variable display of the effect symbol 70a is not limited to this, and may be scrolling in the left-right direction or rotating (rotating) on the spot.

Further, during the variable display of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as reach effects, background images, characters, and movies are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second, depending on the result of the jackpot lottery. By being displayed on the image display devices 71, 71 (sub-liquid crystal display), the degree of expectation of the player to generate a big hit (special game state) (hereinafter referred to as "big hit winning expectation") is increased. ..

Here, the reach effect gives the player a sense of expectation for winning the jackpot, such that a part of the combination of the effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and the other effect symbols 70a fluctuate. It means a variation mode. For example, when a combination of three-digit effect symbols 70a of "777" is set as a combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying a jackpot (big hit result mode), two effect symbols 70a are set in the left side region and the right side region. 7 ”is a mode in which the remaining effect symbol 70a is fluctuating in the central region after being temporarily stopped.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, there are four types of reach effects: "normal reach effect", "SP reach effect", "SPSP reach effect", and "full rotation reach effect".

In the "normal reach effect", two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the left side area and the right side area, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a is in the center area while the background image before the normal reach effect is displayed. It is a fluctuating reach production.

The "SP reach effect" is a movie (movie) that has a longer time than the movie related to the normal reach effect, with two effect symbols 70a temporarily stopped in the left side area and the right side area, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a fluctuating in the center area. , Animation, etc.) is a flow of reach production.

"SPSP reach effect" is a longer time (feature) than the movie related to SP reach effect, with two effect symbols 70a temporarily stopped in the left side area and the right side area, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a fluctuating in the center area. It is a reach production in which a movie (movie, animation, etc.) is played.

The "full rotation reach effect" is a reach effect that fluctuates at a low speed with all combinations of a plurality of effect symbols 70a for notifying a big hit. In the present embodiment, it is a reach effect that is executed only when the jackpot lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, the expectation of winning a big hit related to the reach effect is higher in the order of normal reach effect <SP reach effect <SPSP reach effect <full rotation reach effect (big hit confirmed).

Further, as shown in FIG. 26, the display unit of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) has a number corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1), which is the current number of first hold storages. 1 For displaying the first hold icon display area 70B for displaying the hold icon and the number of second hold icons corresponding to the second special symbol hold number (U2) which is the current number of second hold storages. The second hold icon display area 70D and the icon display area 70C for displaying the (related) icon corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) being executed are formed.

The first hold icon display area 70B is partitioned from the side closer to the icon display area 70C in the form of a first display unit 70B1, a second display unit 70B2, a third display unit 70B3, a fourth display unit 70B4, and the like. On the display units 70B1 to 70B4, the number of first hold icons corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1) is displayed. That is, the number of the first hold icons is increased or decreased in accordance with the increase or decrease of the first special symbol hold number (U1).

Specifically, the first display unit 70B1 displays the first hold icon H11 indicating the first hold storage in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 70B2 displays 2 First, the first hold icon H12 indicating the first hold memory on which the variation display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed, and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed third on the third display unit 70B3. The first hold icon H13 indicating the first hold memory is displayed, and the first hold icon H14 showing the first hold memory on which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed on the fourth display unit 70B4. Will be done.

The second hold icon display area 70D is partitioned from the side closer to the icon display area 70C in the form of a first display unit 70D1, a second display unit 70D2, a third display unit 70D3, a fourth display unit 70D4, and the like. The display units 70D1 to 70D4 display a number of second hold icons corresponding to the second special symbol hold number (U2). That is, the number of the second hold icons also increases or decreases in accordance with the increase or decrease in the number of the second special symbol hold (U2).

Specifically, the first display unit 70D1 displays the second hold icon H21 indicating the second hold storage in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 70D2 displays 2 Second, the second hold icon H22 indicating the second hold memory on which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed is displayed, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed third on the third display unit 70D3. The second hold icon H23 indicating the second hold memory is displayed, and the second hold icon H24 showing the second hold memory in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed fourth is displayed on the fourth display unit 70D4. Will be done. In the present embodiment, the "first special symbol hold number" may be referred to as the "first hold number" and the "second special symbol hold number" may be referred to as the "second hold number".

The icon display area 70C is the first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70B1 of the first hold icon display area 70B corresponding to the start of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a). When the second hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70D1 of the hold icon display area 70D moves (shifts), the icon TH is displayed, and at the end of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a). The icon TH disappears (erases). The icon may be extinguished in the middle of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a). In the present embodiment, the "first hold icon", the "second hold icon", and the "corresponding icon" may be collectively referred to as an "icon".

The sword unit 254, the first character unit 255a, the second character unit 255b, the first moonlight unit 256, the second moonlight unit 257, the first light guide plate 501a, and the second light guide plate 501b are the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display). ) Is executed, the light emission effect can be performed by emitting light from the panel lighting device 74 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like) during the execution of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a.
Specifically, the light emission effect is performed by emitting light from a plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like) with a predetermined light emission color according to the progress state of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a.

Further, the sword unit 254, the first character unit 255a, the second character unit 255b, the first moonlight unit 256, and the second moonlight unit 257 are a plurality of panel drive devices 75 composed of solenoids, motors, and the like (see FIG. 2). It is possible to perform a movement effect by moving it with).
It should be noted that the operation of the sword handle 17 may be configured to perform a light emission effect or a movement effect.

On the back side of the inner frame 3 and the game board unit 5, a game ball payout device (not shown) for paying out game balls based on the establishment of predetermined payout conditions (prize ball, ball lending), and island equipment. A main control with a built-in game ball storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls supplied from such devices and supplies them to the game ball payout device, and a main control board 110 (see FIG. 2) that comprehensively controls the progress of the game. A payout control device (not shown) having a built-in device (not shown) and a payout control board 120 (see FIG. 2) that controls the game ball payout device in response to a payout control command from the main control board 110, and a main control. An effect control device (not shown) with a built-in effect control board 130 (see FIG. 2) that controls the effect in response to an effect control command from the board 110, and a power supply board that supplies power supply voltage to various control devices. A power supply device (not shown) having a built-in 160 (see FIG. 2) and a game information output terminal plate 90 (see FIG. 2) for outputting game information (game signal) to the outside of the game machine are provided.

[Explanation of light guide plate]
As shown in FIG. 50, the first light guide plate 501a is arranged on the back surface side of the board surface 5A, and the second light guide plate 501b is arranged on the front surface side of the board surface 5A. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the board surface 5A, the first light guide plate 501a, and the second light guide plate 501b. Although this configuration is used in the present embodiment, either the first light guide plate 501a or the second light guide plate 501b may be used, or the first light guide plate 501a, the second light guide plate 501b, or both may be used. It may be laminated instead of a single layer.

(1st light guide plate)
As shown in FIGS. 50, 51, 53-1 and 54, the first light guide plate 501a is a transparent resin panel such as acrylic, and has a shape that overlaps most of the game area in the attached state. are doing. FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the first light guide plate 501a, the LED 511, and the light emitting region 513. The light emitting region 513 is represented by diagonal lines. FIG. 53-1 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the first light guide plate 501a and the board surface 5A. The first light guide plate 501a is represented by diagonal lines. FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the light emitting region 513 and the board surface 5A. The light emitting region 513 is represented by diagonal lines.
As shown in FIG. 51, on the left side of the first light guide plate 501a when viewed from the front, a plurality of full-color LEDs 511 capable of emitting seven colors of red, green, blue, water, purple, yellow, and white are arranged at approximately equal intervals in the front. It is arranged to emit light to the right side of the view. The LED 511 is mounted on the substrate 512, and the substrate 512 is fixed to the back surface of the board surface 5A.

When the LED 511 emits light, the first light guide plate 501a reflects the light from the left to the right forward so that the light emitting region 513 emits light (characters and pictures are displayed). ). The light emitting region 513 looks almost colorless and transparent when the LED 511 is turned off, and the player can see the image displayed on the screen of the first image display device 70 through the first light guide plate 501a. It can be seen without being hindered by the light guide plate 501a (as if the first light guide plate 501a is absent).
Further, even when the light emitting region 513 is emitting light, the image displayed on the screen of the first image display device 70 can be seen superimposed on the characters and pictures displayed by the first light guide plate 501a. That is, it is also possible to perform a cooperative effect by the first image display device 70 and the first light guide plate 501a. The portion of the first light guide plate 501a other than the light emitting region 513 is a non-light emitting region.

The LED 511 is covered with a cover member (not shown) so that light does not leak to the front side (player side). The LED 511 is a part of the panel lighting device 74 and is controlled by the lamp / drive control unit 150. The first light guide plate 501a is provided in close contact with or close to the back surface of the board surface 5A. Further, the first light guide plate 501a is not completely fixed and is supported by providing play in order to prevent cracking.

Since the first light guide plate 501a is arranged on the back surface side of the board surface 5A, that is, on the back side of the ball passage basin 502 through which the game ball passes (as viewed from the player), no matter how the light emitting region 513 is provided. In the superposed region (not shown) where the ball passing region 502 and the first light guide plate 501a overlap, the visibility of the game ball passing through the ball passing basin 502 is not impaired. That is, as shown in FIG. 54, since the light emitting region 513 extends not only to the front side of the first image display device 70 but also to the ball passing basin 502, it is possible to improve the interest. It can also be linked with the second image display devices 71 and 71.

(Second light guide plate)
As shown in FIGS. 50, 52-1, 52-2, 53-2, 55-1 and 55-2, the second light guide plate 501b is a transparent resin panel such as acrylic. In the attached state, the shape is such that the right side of the front view overlaps with most of the game area and the left side of the front view overlaps with a part of the game area. FIG. 52-1 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the second light guide plate 501b, the LED 521a, and the light emitting region 525. The light emitting region 525 is represented by diagonal lines. FIG. 52-2 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the second light guide plate 501b, the LED 522b, and the light emitting region 526. The light emitting region 526 is represented by diagonal lines. FIG. 53-2 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the second light guide plate 501b and the board surface 5A. The second light guide plate 501b is represented by diagonal lines. FIG. 55-1 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the light emitting region 525 and the board surface 5A. The light emitting region 525 is represented by diagonal lines. FIG. 55-2 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the light emitting region 526 and the board surface 5A. The light emitting region 526 is represented by diagonal lines.

As shown in FIGS. 52-1 and 52-2, on the right side of the second light guide plate 501b when viewed from the front, a plurality of full-color LEDs 521a capable of emitting light in seven colors of red, green, blue, water, purple, yellow, and white are available. Are arranged so as to emit light to the left side of the front view at approximately equal intervals. The LED 521a is mounted on the substrate 522a, and the substrate 522a is indirectly fixed to the front surface of the board surface 5A via another component (not shown). Further, a lens member 523a long in the vertical direction is arranged between the right end surface of the second light guide plate 501b in the front view and the plurality of LEDs 521a, and the plurality of LEDs 521a and the plurality of convex portions of the lens member 523a are vertically oriented. The positions match. As a result, the light emitted from the LED 521a is collected so as to go to the left through the lens member 523a, and is incident on the right end surface of the second light guide plate 501b in the front view.

Further, on the lower right side of the second light guide plate 501b in front view, a plurality of full-color LEDs 521b capable of emitting light in seven colors of red, green, blue, water, purple, yellow, and white are arranged at approximately equal intervals, and diagonally in the upper left of the front view. It is arranged to emit light to the side. The LED 521b is mounted on the substrate 522b, and the substrate 522b is indirectly fixed to the front surface of the board surface 5A via another component (not shown). Further, a lens member 523b long in the substantially left-right direction is arranged between the front right lower end surface of the second light guide plate 501b and the plurality of LEDs 521b, and the left and right of the plurality of LEDs 521b and the plurality of convex portions of the lens member 523b. The positions of the directions match. As a result, the light emitted from the LED 521b is condensed so as to pass diagonally to the upper left through the lens member 523b, and is incident on the second light guide plate 501b from the lower right lower surface of the front view.

As shown in FIG. 52-1, when the LED 521a emits light, the second light guide plate 501b reflects light from the right direction to the left direction forward, and the light emitting region 525 emits light (characters and characters). The picture is displayed). As shown in FIG. 55-1, most of the light emitting region 525 is provided in the region on the board surface 5A where the sphere does not pass and the second light guide plate 501b overlaps, but one of the light emitting regions 525. The portion (the left end portion of the light emitting region 525, the portion A in FIG. 52-1) overlaps with the ball passing region 502 of the board surface 5A. However, the light emitting region 525 has an aspect (shape) such that the situation of covering the entire game ball passing through the ball passing region 502 does not occur. Specifically, the light emitting region 525 superimposed on the ball passing region 502 is provided so as to cross the ball passing region 502, but its maximum vertical width is smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and all of them are ball passing regions. It does not cover the entire game ball passing through the 502. As a result, the visibility of the game ball passing through the ball passing basin 502 is not impaired. With such a configuration, the light emitting region 525 can be expanded not only to the front side of the first image display device 70 but also to the ball passing basin 502, and the interest can be improved. It can also be linked with the second image display devices 71 and 71.

Further, as shown in FIG. 52-2, when the LED 521b emits light, the second light guide plate 501b reflects the light from the lower right direction to the upper left direction forward, so that the light emitting region 526 emits light. (It is designed to display characters and pictures). As shown in FIG. 55-2, most of the light emitting region 526 is provided in the region on the board surface 5A where the sphere does not pass and the second light guide plate 501b overlaps, but one of the light emitting regions 526. The portion (lower right of the light emitting region 526, the portion B in FIG. 52-2) overlaps with the ball passing region 502 of the board surface 5A. However, the light emitting region 526 is configured such that a situation (shape) that does not cover the entire game ball passing through the ball passing region 502 does not occur. Specifically, the light emitting region 526 superimposed on the ball passing region 502 has a scoop-like shape for the portion through which the ball passes, and covers the entire game ball passing through the ball passing region 502. It has never happened. As a result, the visibility of the game ball passing through the ball passing basin 502 is not impaired. With such a configuration, the light emitting region 526 can be expanded not only to the front side of the first image display device 70 but also to the ball passing basin 502, and the interest can be improved. It can also be linked with the second image display devices 71 and 71.

The light emitting regions 525 and 526 appear to be almost unemployed and transparent when the LEDs 521a and 521b are off, and the player can display the image displayed on the screen of the first image display device 70 on the second light guide plate 501b. Through it, it can be seen without being hindered by the second light guide plate 501b (as if the second light guide plate 501b is absent).
Further, even when the light emitting regions 525 and 526 of the second light guide plate 501b are emitting light, the image displayed on the screen of the first image display device 70 is superimposed on the characters and pictures displayed by the second light guide plate 501b. Can be seen in. That is, it is also possible to perform a cooperative effect by the first image display device 70 and the second light guide plate 501b. The portion of the second light guide plate 501b other than the light emitting region 525 and 526 is a non-light emitting region.

The LEDs 521a and 521b are covered with a cover member (not shown) so that light does not leak to the front side (player side). The LEDs 521a and 521b are part of the panel lighting device 74 (see FIG. 2) and are controlled by the lamp / drive control unit 150. In the present embodiment, a part of the light emitting region 525 and 526 is overlapped with the ball passing region 502 of the board surface 5A, but in the overlapping region where the second light guide plate 501b and the ball passing region 502 are superimposed, the light emitting region 525 and 526 are overlapped with the ball passing region 502. Of course, all may be non-light emitting regions.

[Explanation of the area without nails]
The nailless area will be described. FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing the height relationship between the nail and the second light guide plate. As shown in FIG. 56, the height of the nail 561 provided on the board surface 5A is fixed. Therefore, in order to install the second light guide plate 501b on the front side (player side) of the nail 561, the distance between the board surface 5A and the glass member 4a is set as compared with the case where the second light guide plate 501b is not installed. I have to take a lot. However, in that case, there is a possibility that the game ball will hit the head portion 561a of the nail 561 in the region where the second light guide plate 501b is not installed. Therefore, the ball passing region 502 in which the second light guide plate 501b is installed is set as a nailless region (not shown), and the second light guide plate 501b is installed while keeping the distance between the board surface 5A and the glass member 4a as before. are doing.

As shown in FIG. 53-2, in the present embodiment, since the right side of the second light guide plate 501b and most of the ball passing area 502 are overlapped with each other, the ball passes through which the game ball flows down by "right-handed". Almost all of the region 502b is a nailless region. Further, since the left side of the second light guide plate 501b and a part of the ball passing region 502 are overlapped with each other, the ball passing region 502a through which the game ball flows down by "left-handed" is also the second light guide plate 501b. The portion where the left side of the front view and the ball passing region 502a overlap each other is a nailless region.

As shown in FIGS. 53-2 and 56, the nailless area is provided with transparent or translucent transparent covers 571 and 575 that cover at least a part thereof from the front side (player side). The transparent covers 571 and 575 are directly or indirectly fixed to the board surface 5A. The second light guide plate 501b is supported by the transparent covers 571 and 575 by being in contact with the transparent covers 571 and 575. The second light guide plate 501b is not completely fixed in order to prevent cracking, and is supported by providing a play on the transparent cover 571, 575 or the board surface 5A.

The transparent cover 571 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 57. FIG. 57 is a perspective view of the transparent cover 571 as viewed from the back surface side (board surface 5A side). As shown in FIG. 57, the transparent cover 571 has a ball introduction port 572a, 572b at the upper part, a ball discharge port 573a, 573b at the lower part, and a game ball introduced from the ball introduction port 572a, and the falling speed is equal to or less than a predetermined value. The game ball introduced from the guide passage 574a and the ball introduction port 572b, which are slowed down and dropped to be guided to the ball discharge port 573a, are slowed down and dropped so that the falling speed is equal to or less than a predetermined value, and the ball discharge port 573b is dropped. It is provided with a guidance passage 574b for guiding to.
The light emitting region 525 of the second light guide plate 501b is provided so as to overlap both the guide passage 574a and the guide passage 574b of the transparent cover 571, that is, to straddle a plurality of passages.

In the present embodiment, the transparent cover 571 has the above configuration, but as shown in FIG. 57, the transparent cover 571 is provided with an upper ball introduction port and a lower ball discharge port, and a game ball introduced from the ball introduction port is provided. As long as the ball is slowed down so that the falling speed is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the ball is dropped, and the ball is guided to the ball ejection port, the method of guidance does not matter. For example, the number of guide passages may be one instead of two, and even if there are two passage passages as in the present embodiment, the game ball introduced into the ball introduction port 572a is introduced into the ball discharge port 573a. The game ball introduced into the mouth 572b is not always guided to the ball discharge port 573b, and the ball may be distributed from the guidance passage 574a to the guidance passage 574b or vice versa.
Further, the ball discharge port does not necessarily have to be provided. For example, there is a winning opening and an out opening inside the transparent cover 571, and the ball enters either of them.

Although detailed description of the transparent cover 575 will be omitted, a general gate 44, a second starting port 47, a large winning device 49, and an out port (not shown) are provided inside the transparent cover 575.

[Relationship with production]
There are roughly three ways to use the first light guide plate 501a and the second light guide plate 501b.
(A) The light emitting region 513 of the first light guide plate 501a is made to emit light.
(B) The light emitting region 525 of the second light guide plate 501b is made to emit light.
(C) The light emitting region 526 of the second light guide plate 501b is made to emit light.
Also, change the emission color. Change the emission color. Make it blink. Of (A), (B), and (C), a plurality of them are performed at the same time. (A), (B), and (C) are combined so that (B) is performed after (A). Light is emitted in conjunction with the first image display device 70 and the second image display devices 71 and 71. Various variations are possible.

In addition, the following can be considered as the case of performing the above-mentioned effect.
(A) Loss production (a) Normal loss production (b) Normal reach loss production (no pseudo-continuous production)
(C) Normal reach loss production (with pseudo-continuous production)
(D) SP reach loss production (no pseudo-continuous production)
(E) SP reach loss production (with pseudo-continuous production)
(F) SPSP reach loss production (no pseudo-continuous production)
(G) SPSP reach loss production (with pseudo-continuous production)
(B) Hit production (a) Normal reach hit (no pseudo-continuous production)
(B) Per normal reach (with pseudo-continuous production)
(C) Per SP reach (no pseudo-continuous production)
(D) Per SP reach (with pseudo-continuous production)
(E) Per SPSP reach (no pseudo-continuous production)
(F) Per SPSP reach (with pseudo-continuous production)
(G) Per SPSP reach revival (no pseudo-continuous production)
(H) SPSP reach revival (with pseudo-continuous production)
(C) Reach production (D) Continuous production (E) Pseudo-continuous production

For example, in the reach effect, there are reach effects in various scenes, and when the effect is performed by the first light guide plate 501a and the second light guide plate 501b, for example, the light emitting region 526 of the second light guide plate 501b is red. Even if the light guide plate effect has the same mode and the same color, the expectation of the big hit is set to be different depending on the scene where the light guide plate effect is performed.

(Control configuration of gaming machine 1)
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The main control board 110 comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game. The main control board 110 is a main control one equipped with a main CPU 110a for performing arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b in which a game control program and the like are stored, and a main RAM 110c (corresponding to a volatile storage means) serving as a work area during arithmetic processing. It is equipped with a chip microcomputer 110m, an input port for main control, an output port, and the like. The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c as a work area, thereby performing arithmetic processing related to the game, thereby controlling devices (various solenoids and various displays). The device) is controlled, and a predetermined command based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and the like.

Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 is configured so that commands (data) can be communicated in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 is the main control board. The command (data) can be communicated in only one direction from the 110 to the effect control board 130.

The input port of the main control board 110 has a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, a second starting opening detection switch 47a, a large winning opening detection switch 50a, and a winning confirmation detection switch 52a. , Magnetic detection sensor 53a, radio wave detection sensor 54a, RAM clear switch 55a, payout control board 120 and the like are connected. When detection signals from various detection switches and various detection sensors are input to the main control board 110 via the input port, control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

The output port of the main control board 110 has a second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b, a winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b, a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, a normal symbol display 62, and a first special. The symbol hold indicator 63, the second special symbol hold indicator 64, the normal symbol hold indicator 65, the round number indicator 66, the right-handed display 67, the game information output terminal board 90, the effect control board 130, etc. are connected. Has been done. Drive control signals for controlling various solenoids, display control signals for controlling various indicators, and games that are notified to the outside of the gaming machine (hall computer, etc.) from the game information output terminal board via the output port. Information etc. are output.

The payout control board 120 is a secondary control board that controls the payout of the game ball based on the reception of the payout command from the main control board 110 and also controls the launch of the game ball. The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that drives the game ball payout device to control the payout of the game ball, and a launch control unit 122 that drives the game ball launcher 26 to control the launch of the game ball.

The payout control unit 121 includes a payout CPU 121a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 121b that stores a payout program, a payout RAM 121c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input port for payout control, an output port, and the like. .. The payout CPU 121a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, performs arithmetic processing related to payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 121c as a work area, and performs a game ball payout device. Is controlled, and a predetermined command based on the result of arithmetic processing is transmitted to the main control board 110, the effect control board 130, and the like.

The input port of the payout control unit 121 includes an open detection switch 31a, a saucer full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 100a provided in the game ball payout device, a ball presence detection switch 101a provided in the game ball storage unit 101, and the like. Is connected, and a payout motor 100b provided in the game ball payout device is connected to the output port of the payout control unit 121.

When the payout control unit 121 receives a payout command from the main control board 110, the payout control unit 121 drives a payout motor 100b provided in the game ball payout device to perform control to pay out a predetermined number of game balls, and is predetermined by the payout ball detection switch 100a. When the payout of the number of game balls is detected, the control of paying out the game balls is terminated.

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

When the launch control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 15 by the touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the launch control unit 122 allows the ball feed solenoid 11b and the launch solenoid 28b to be energized. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the launch handle 15 has changed due to the detection signal from the launch volume 15b, the ball feed solenoid 11b is driven and the launch intensity is set according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 15. The solenoid 28b is driven to launch a game ball.

The launching solenoid 28b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and the launching member 28 is directly connected to the rotating shaft. When the rotating shaft rotates, the launching member 28 rotates to launch the game ball A. .. Since the operation of the launch solenoid 28b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided in the launch control unit 122, the launch of the game ball in one minute. The number is about 99.9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

The effect control board 130 is a slave control board (subordinate control means) that controls the effect (performed by the gaming machine 1) related to the game based on the reception of the effect command from the main control board 110. The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 130m that includes a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and a first image display device 70 (main). Display / audio control unit 140 that controls the liquid crystal display), second image display devices 71, 71 (sub liquid crystal display), audio output device 9 (speaker), etc., frame lighting device 10, handle light emitting device 15c, sword handle drive device 17b. It is provided with a lamp / drive control unit 150 for controlling a blower 21, a panel lighting device 74, a panel drive device 75, and the like, and an input port, an output port, and the like for effect control.

The sub CPU 130a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the production while utilizing the sub RAM 130c as a work area, thereby receiving a command received from the main control board 110. In response to the input signals from the sword handle detection switch 17a and the joystick detection switch 19a, various control units (display / voice control unit 140, lamp / drive control unit 150) are controlled to execute various effects (data). And commands are output).

A sword handle detection switch 17a, a joystick detection switch 19a, and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 130. In the effect control board 130, a sword handle detection signal indicating that the sword handle 17 has been operated is input from the sword handle detection switch 17a, or a joystick detection signal indicating that the joystick 19 has been operated from the joystick detection switch 19a (above). When a detection signal (detection signal, left detection signal, lower detection signal, right detection signal) is input, processing is performed to execute an effect according to the detection signal.

The display / voice control unit 140 displays a predetermined image on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display devices 71, 71 (sub liquid crystal display) in response to a command from the effect control unit 130m. It is controlled to output a predetermined sound to the sound output device 9.

The display / voice control unit 140 includes a centralized CPU 142 that performs arithmetic processing, an integrated ROM 143 that stores an integrated control program, an integrated control unit 141 that has an integrated RAM 144 that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and VDP as an image processor ( An image control unit 145 consisting of a Video Display Processor), a CGROM 146 in which image data and the like are stored, and a frame buffer and the like provided inside the image control unit 145 and temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data. It includes a VRAM 147, a voice control unit 148 as a voice processor, a voice ROM 149 in which voice data and the like are stored, an input / output port and the like.

The control CPU 142 receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the display control program stored in the control ROM 143, performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the control RAM 144 as a work area, and receives the command from the effect control unit 130 m. The image control unit 145 and the voice control unit 148 are controlled to execute various effects (data and commands are output) in response to the effect instruction command and the like.

The general ROM 143 is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and displays a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list composed of drawing control commands, and an animation of an effect pattern. The animation pattern, animation scene information, etc. for the purpose are stored.

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation constituting a specific content of an effect by an image, and the animation pattern is associated with animation scene information, a display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frames (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method. , The duty ratio which is a parameter of the brightness of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is included.

The image control unit 145 (VDP) is connected to a CGROM 146 that stores various image data, and is stored in the CGROM 146 and commands (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the general control unit 141 (general CPU 142). The drawing data that is the source of the video signal (RGB signal, etc.) is generated based on the image data. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), for example, an effect symbol image and a background image constituting the background of the effect symbol. , Character images, and material data representing individual images such as dialogue images. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame composed of composite (superimposed) individual images.

The CGROM 146 is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprites, movies), etc., which are a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information that specifies a color number for each pixel and an α value that indicates the transparency of the image. The CGROM 146 is read out in image data units by the image control unit 145 (VDP), and image processing is performed in image data units of this frame.

Further, the CGROM 146 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 146 may be configured to compress only a part of the image data without compressing all the image data. Further, as the movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

The VRAM 147 is composed of an SRAM having a high speed of writing or reading image data. The VRAM 143 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the control unit 141 (control CPU 142), a first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), and a second image display device 71 (sub). It has a frame buffer area and the like corresponding to the liquid crystal display).

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.

Therefore, the image control unit 145 (VDP) uses the drawing data stored in the CGROM 146 as a "drawing frame buffer" in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 147 based on the instruction (display list) from the control unit 141 (control CPU 142). The first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), which draws on the image, reads the drawing data from the "display frame buffer" in the frame buffer area, generates a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) based on the read drawing data, and The data is output to the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) to display various images.

An operating clock is supplied to the image control unit 145 (VDP) from the crystal oscillator, and by dividing the operating clock, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display are displayed. A synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with the device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is generated, and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) Output to. In the present embodiment, the frame rate of the image control unit 145 (VDP) is 30 fps (1/30 second = about 33 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 30 times per second. It may be set to 60 fps (1/60 second = about 16.6 ms) so that drawing (displaying an image) is performed 60 times per second.

Further, the image data is converted into a predetermined image format and output between the image control unit 145, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), and the second image display devices 71, 71 (sub liquid crystal). The general-purpose board 72 is connected. The general-purpose board 72 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) for displaying image data and the second image display devices 71 and 71 (sub liquid crystal display). For example, the difference in resolution between when a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots x 1080 dots) is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots x 768 dots) is connected. And so on.

The voice control unit 148 is connected to the voice output device 9, and is the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m. 2 Control is performed to output audio data, music data (BGM, SE), etc. from the audio output device 9 in accordance with the display of the image display devices 71, 71 (sub liquid crystal display).

The lamp / drive control unit 150 includes a lamp CPU 150a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 150b that stores a lamp / drive control program, a lamp RAM 150c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

The lamp CPU 150a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the lamp / drive control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the lamp RAM 150c as a work area, thereby performing arithmetic processing related to the effect from the effect control unit 130 m. In response to the received effect instruction command or the like, control is performed to cause a controlled device such as various lighting devices or various drive devices to perform a predetermined effect (outputs data and commands).

A frame lighting device 10, a handle light emitting device 15c, a sword handle drive device 17b, a blower device 21, and a panel lighting device 74 are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp / drive control unit, and the effect control unit 130 m (sub). Based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the CPU 130a), lighting control of various LEDs of the frame lighting device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, and the panel lighting device 74 is performed to perform light emission effect and the like. By controlling the drive of drive sources such as the motor and solenoid of the sword handle drive device 17b, the blower device 21, and the panel drive device 75, the operation effect (the above-mentioned movement effect) and the like are performed.

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

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

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

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

(Explanation of game status)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a "low-probability gaming state" and a "high-probability gaming state" as states relating to the jackpot lottery of special symbols, and a "non-time-saving gaming state" as a state relating to the movable member 48 possessed by the second starting port 47. "And" time-saving game state ".

In this embodiment, the following three gaming states are provided.
(1) Low-probability non-time-saving gaming state that is "low-probability gaming state" and "non-time-saving gaming state" (2) Low-probability time-saving gaming state that is "low-probability gaming state" and "time-saving gaming state" (3) " High-probability time-saving game state that is both "high-probability game state" and "time-saving game state"

The game state when the game is started, that is, the initial game state of the game machine 1, is set to the "low probability non-time saving game state", and this game state is set to the "normal game state" in the present embodiment. I will call it. In the present embodiment, the "low-accuracy time-shortening gaming state" and the "high-accuracy time-shortening gaming state" may be referred to as "specific gaming states" because they are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

In the present embodiment, the "low-probability gaming state" means that the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery of the special symbol performed on the condition that the gaming ball enters the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47. A gaming state in which the probability is set as low as 1/299, for example. 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 / 59.8. .. Therefore, in the "high-probability gaming state", it is easier to win the jackpot than in the "low-probability gaming state". It should be noted that the change from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is performed after the jackpot game 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". In addition, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low-probability gaming state is called "normal jackpot".

In the present embodiment, the "non-time saving game state" is the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44. Refers to a game state in which is set longer than the "time saving game state", and the opening time of the second starting port 47 when a winner is won is set short. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44, a winning lottery for the normal symbol is performed, and the normal symbol display 62 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. For example, the stop display is displayed after 30 seconds. Then, when the lottery result is a hit, the second start port 47 is controlled in the open mode for, for example, 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

On the other hand, the "time saving game state" is the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44. A gaming state that is set shorter than the "non-time saving game state" and that the opening time of the second starting port 47 when winning is set to be, for example, 2.5 seconds, which is longer than the "non-time saving game state". Say. Further, in the "non-time saving game state", the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/128, for example, and in the "time saving game state", the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example 127. It is set as high as / 128. Therefore, in the "time saving game state", when the game ball passes through the normal drawing gate 44, the second starting port 47 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 advantageously advance the game without consuming the game ball.

In the embodiment, the "time-saving game state" has more advantages than the "non-time-saving game state" in terms of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. Is set. However, the "time saving game state" may be set so that only one of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is advantageous. .. Further, in the non-time saving game state, the probability of winning in the winning lottery of the normal symbol may be, for example, 0/128.

(Type of jackpot)
Next, the types of jackpots will be described.

In the present embodiment, as the types of jackpots that can be won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45, there are "first jackpot", "second jackpot", and "third jackpot". However, the types of jackpots that can be won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47 include "first jackpot" and "second jackpot".

The "first big hit" is to execute the first big hit game in which the big winning opening 50 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds and then the big winning opening 50 is closed for 2 seconds up to 10 times. It's a big hit. In the round game, one round game ends when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the large winning opening 50 even before the opening time elapses.

After the end of the first big hit game, the high-accuracy time-saving game state is set until the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) is performed 10,000 times. Therefore, from the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state, the next jackpot is substantially determined.

The "second jackpot" is a jackpot that executes a second jackpot game in which a round game is executed up to 10 times. After the end of the second big hit game, the game is set to a low-probability time-saving game state until the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) is performed 100 times.

The "third jackpot" is a jackpot that executes a third jackpot game in which a round game is executed up to four times. After the end of the third big hit game, the high-accuracy time-saving game state is set until the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) is performed 10,000 times. Therefore, from the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state, the next jackpot is substantially determined.

In addition, the variable display number of the specific game state (high probability time short game state, low probability time short game state) set after the big hit game (in this embodiment, the above-mentioned 100 times or 10000 times) is referred to as "high probability number of times". "And" the number of time reductions "may be expressed.

In this embodiment, the number of types of jackpots is three, but the number is not limited to three, and may be less than or more than three. Further, the opening time of the opening / closing member 51 is set to 29.5 seconds regardless of which big hit (1st big hit to 3rd big hit), but the opening time does not have to be 29.5 seconds, and it depends on the round game. It may have different opening times.

(Type of hit)
Next, the types of hits will be described.

In the present embodiment, there are "first hit" and "second hit" as the types of hits that can be won in the winning lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the normal gate 44, and the winning lottery is executed. If the gaming state at the time of winning is the non-time saving gaming state, it is the "first hit", and if the gaming state at the time of executing the winning lottery is the time saving gaming state, it is the "second hit".

The "first hit" is a hit in which the first hit game in which the second starting port 47 is opened for a maximum of 0.2 seconds is executed. That is, it is a hit game in which the movable member 48 is opened once.

The "second hit" is a hit in which the second start opening 47 is opened for 2.6 seconds, then closed for 1.5 seconds, and then opened again for 2.6 seconds. .. That is, it is a hit game in which the movable member 48 is opened twice.

In the first hit game and the second hit game, the hit game ends when a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the large winning opening 50 even before the opening time elapses.

In this way, in the "short-time game state", the game ball is easily won in the second starting port 47, and the player has an advantage in the game without consuming the game ball, as compared with the "non-time-saving game state". It is possible to proceed.

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. 3 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board 110.

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

First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process in step S10. Specifically, when the power is turned on, the boot program is read from the main ROM 110b, and the flag stored in the main RAM 110c is initialized.

In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol and the special symbol determination random value, and in step S30, the jackpot determination is performed. The initial value random value update process for updating the initial value random value, the initial value random value for special symbol determination, the initial value random value for hit determination, and the initial value random value for normal symbol determination is performed.

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing on the main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) on the main control board 110.

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

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

In step S130, the main CPU 110a sets the initial value random value for jackpot determination, the initial value random value for special symbol determination, the initial value random value for hit determination, and the initial value random value for normal symbol determination in step S130, as in step S30. Initial value to be updated Random value Update processing is performed.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a large winning opening detection switch 50a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, a second starting opening detection switch 47a, a gate detection switch 44a, a winning confirmation detection switch 52a, and the like. It is determined whether or not there is an input to various switches, and if there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol memory determination (big hit determination, etc.), special symbol display control, opening / closing control of the big winning opening 50 (opening / closing member 51), game state control, and the like. Perform processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 7.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol memory control process for performing normal symbol memory determination (hit determination, etc.), normal symbol display control, opening / closing control of the second starting port 47 (movable member 48), and the like. ..

Next, in step S500, the main CPU 110a transmits a payout state confirmation designation command for confirming the payout state of the payout control board 120 to the payout control board 120, or a prize ball counter (three prize ball counters, which will be described later). With reference to the 10 prize ball counter and the 15 prize ball counter), a payout control process for transmitting a payout number designation command corresponding to various winning openings to the payout control board 120 is performed. As a result, the payout control board 120 executes control for paying out the prize balls from the game ball payout device.

In step S600, the main CPU 110a determines the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality or a radio wave abnormality based on the input signals from the magnetic detection sensor 53a and the radio wave detection sensor 54a, and determines the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality or a radio wave abnormality, and specifies a magnetic anomaly error designation command or a radio wave abnormality error designation. Performs magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination processing for transmitting a command to the effect control board 130. When the effect control board 130 receives the magnetic anomaly error designation command or the radio wave abnormality error designation command, it controls to perform the magnetic anomaly error notification and the radio wave abnormality error notification.

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

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

The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

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

(Input control processing of the main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an input control process on the main control board 110.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. 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 43a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 43. If there is no detection signal input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the process proceeds to step S220.

When the detection signal is input from the general prize opening detection switch 43a, the data indicating 10 prize balls is added to the prize ball counter (10 prize ball counter) for the general winning opening used for the prize balls and updated. Then, "1" is added to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls entered in the winning opening to update (D ← D + 1), and then the general winning opening detection switch input process is terminated.

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 big winning opening detection switch 50a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 50. If there is no detection signal input from the large winning opening detection switch 50a, the process proceeds to step S230.

When the detection signal from the large prize opening detection switch 50a is input, the data indicating 15 prize balls is added to the prize ball counter (15 prize ball counters) for the large prize opening used for the prize balls. Update and update (D ← D + 1) by adding "1" to the prize ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls that have entered the prize opening, and whether or not the current game state is in the special game state. Is determined. When the current game state is in the special game state, "1" is added to the round prize counter (C) for counting the game balls won in the large prize opening 50 and updated (C ← C + 1). , Grand prize opening detection switch Ends the input process.

If the current game state is not in the special game state, an illegal winning ball indicating the number of game balls that have won (winned) in the specific winning opening (second starting opening 47, large winning opening 50) outside the winning period. "1" is added to the counter (E) and updated (E ← E + 1), and it is determined whether or not the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) is larger than the specified number (for example, 10), and the illegal winning is won. When the value of the ball counter (E) is equal to or less than the specified number, the large winning opening detection switch input process is terminated.

If the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) is larger than the specified number, it is assumed that an illegal winning (illegal winning) has occurred in which the game ball wins (wins) outside the winning period, and an error for illegal winning is specified. Set the command in the transmission data storage area for production. As a result, the error designation command for illegal winning is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 notifies that the illegal winning error has occurred to notify that the illegal winning has occurred.

Then, external information data (output data) for outputting an illegal winning signal from the game information output terminal board 90 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the illegal winning ball counter (E) is cleared to detect a large winning opening. The switch input process ends. As a result, the illegal winning signal is output from the game information output terminal board 90, and it becomes possible to grasp (specify) that the illegal winning has occurred in the external device.

The main CPU 110a performs the first start port detection switch input process in step S230. In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 45. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The main CPU 110a performs the second start port detection switch input process in step S240. In this second start port detection switch input process, substantially the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG. 6 to be described later is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs a gate detection switch input process in step S250. In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal gate 44. If the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 44a, the gate detection switch input process is terminated.

When the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 44a, it is determined whether or not the number of normal map reservations, which is the number of normal symbol hold storages stored in the normal symbol hold storage area, is less than four. If the number of reserved figures is not less than 4, the gate detection switch input process is terminated.

If the number of holdings of the normal figure is less than 4, "1" is added to the number of holdings of the normal figure and updated, and the random value for hit judgment, the random value for determining the normal symbol, and the random value for determining the normal symbol fluctuation pattern are added. Acquired, the vacant storage unit is searched in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol reservation storage area, the acquired random number value is stored in the vacant storage unit, and the gate detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs a winning confirmation detection switch input process. In this winning confirmation detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the winning ball flow path 52. If the detection signal is not input from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a, the input control process ends.

When the detection signal is input from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a, the winning ball counter (D) is subtracted by "1" and updated (D ← D-1), and the value of the winning ball counter (D) is the upper limit value (D). For example, it is determined whether or not it is within the range of 20) and the lower limit value (for example, -10).

If the value of the winning ball counter (D) does not fall within the range between the upper limit value and the lower limit value, it is assumed that an abnormal winning (winning ball) has occurred and an error designation command for abnormal winning is sent to the transmission data storage area for production. Set, set the external information data (output data) for outputting the abnormal winning signal from the game information output terminal board 90 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, clear the winning ball counter (D), and clear the winning confirmation detection switch. End the input process. The sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the error designation command for abnormal winning is notified of the abnormal winning error to notify that the abnormal winning has occurred.

(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. 6 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process on the main control board 110.

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

In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating data indicating three prize balls to the three prize ball counter used for the prize balls, and in step S230-3, the winning opening is won (winning). "1" is added to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls that have entered) to update (D ← D + 1).

In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of first special symbol reservations (U1), which is the number of first reserved storages stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area, is less than four. .. If the number of first special symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-5, and if the number of first special symbol reservations (U1) is not less than 4, the first start of this time is performed. Mouth detection switch Ends input processing.

In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding "1" to the first special symbol hold number (U1) and updating (U1 ← U1 + 1), and in step S230-6, the updated first special The first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the number of reserved symbols (U1) is set in the transmission data storage area for effect.

In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure determination information (big hit determination random value, special symbol determination random value, reach determination random value, special figure fluctuation pattern determination random value), and is the first special. The vacant storage unit is searched in order from the first storage unit in the symbol reservation storage area, and the acquired special figure determination information is stored in the vacant storage unit.

As described above, the special symbol determination information (big hit determination random value, special symbol determination random value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation pattern determination) is stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. The first hold storage consisting of random values, etc.) will be stored.

The main CPU 110a performs the first pre-determination process in step S230-8. In this first pre-judgment process, the pre-judgment table (not shown) is referred to, and the special figure judgment information (first hold storage) acquired this time is displayed before the variation display of the special symbol based on the judgment information is performed. Judgment is made, and the scheduled fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern to be executed, is determined.

In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a sets the first start opening winning designation command corresponding to the scheduled fluctuation pattern determined in the first pre-determination process of step S230-8 in the transmission data storage area for production, and this time. The first start port detection switch input process of the above is terminated.

As a result, the scheduled fluctuation pattern can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the first start port prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start port prize designation command receives the first start port prize. The designated command is analyzed, and a predetermined notice effect is produced over one or a plurality of variable displays executed before or before the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the first start opening winning designated command is started. It is possible to execute a look-ahead notice effect. The look-ahead notice effect includes an image display device, an audio output device 9, a frame lighting device 10, a sword unit 254, a first character unit 255a, a second character unit 255b, a first moonlight unit 256, and a second moonlight unit 257. And, it is performed by using one or more of the lighting apparatus 74 for a panel.

Regarding the second start port detection switch input process, the first start port detection switch 45a, the first special symbol hold storage area, the first hold storage, the first special symbol hold number (U1), and the first special symbol storage designation. The command, the first pre-judgment process, and the first start port winning designation command are executed by the second start port detection switch 47a, the second special symbol hold storage area, the second hold storage, the second special symbol hold number (U2), and the first. 2 It may be read as a special symbol memory designation command, a second pre-judgment process, and a second start opening winning designation command.

(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. 7. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special electric processing data in step S301, refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric processing data loaded in step S302, and stores the special symbol if the special figure special electric processing data = 0. The process is transferred to the determination process (step S310), the process is transferred to the special symbol variation process (step S320) if the special figure special electric process data = 1, and the special symbol stop process (step) if the special figure special electric process data = 2. 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 performed in the big hit game end processing (step S350). Move.

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 step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol storage determination process of determining a jackpot, determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed, and determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol.

Specifically, first, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is "1" or more, and when the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not "1" or more. In, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is "1" or more, and when the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not "1" or more ("0"). Determines whether or not the customer waiting state determination flag for determining whether or not the variable display of the special symbol and the start of the customer waiting state in which the jackpot game is not executed is "0".

When the customer waiting state determination flag is "0", it is assumed that the customer waiting state has started, the customer waiting state specification command is set in the transmission data storage area for production, and the special figure special electric processing data = 0 is maintained. If the customer waiting status determination flag is not "0" after the current special symbol memory determination processing is completed, it is assumed that the customer waiting status has already started, and the special symbol special electric processing data = 0 is maintained. This special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

When the number of second special symbol reservations (U2) is "1" or more, "1" is subtracted from the value stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area, and then the second special symbol reservation storage area is stored. Various random value values (special figure determination information) stored in a certain first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit, and the number corresponding to the second special symbol hold number (U2) after subtraction is obtained. 2 Set the special symbol storage specification command in the transmission data storage area for production.

Then, the main CPU 110a makes a jackpot determination for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game. Specifically, the special symbol determination random value among the various random value values (special symbol determination information) shifted from the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit in the second special symbol reservation storage area, and the current probability. Based on the gaming state (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state), it is determined whether the jackpot game is a "big hit" or a "loss".

On the other hand, when the second special symbol hold number (U2) is not "1" or more and the first special symbol hold number (U1) is "1" or more, the first special symbol hold storage area is stored. After subtracting "1" from the stored value, various random value stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. The first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the number of reserved first special symbols (U1) after subtraction is set in the transmission data storage area for effect.

Then, the main CPU 110a makes a jackpot determination for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game. Specifically, the special symbol determination random value among the various random value values (special symbol determination information) shifted from the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit in the first special symbol reservation storage area, and the current probability. Based on the gaming state (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state), it is determined whether the jackpot game is a "big hit" or a "loss".

Then, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the jackpot determination is performed based on the random value for determining the special symbol stored in the 0th storage unit of the 2nd special symbol reservation storage area, it is stored in the 0th storage unit. The jackpot special symbol or the loss special symbol is determined based on the random value for the jackpot symbol, and the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

Further, when the jackpot determination is performed based on the random value for determining the special symbol stored in the 0th storage unit of the 1st special symbol reservation storage area, the jackpot symbol stored in the 0th storage unit is used. A special symbol (big hit special symbol, loss special symbol) is determined based on the random number value, and the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

Next, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol. Specifically, when the jackpot determination is performed based on the random value for determining the special symbol stored in the 0th storage unit of the 2nd special symbol reservation storage area, it is stored in the 0th storage unit. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random value and the special symbol fluctuation random value, and the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is set in the special symbol time counter to obtain the determined fluctuation pattern. Set the corresponding variation pattern specification command in the transmission data storage area for production.

Further, when the jackpot determination is performed based on the random value for determining the special symbol stored in the 0th storage unit of the 1st special symbol reservation storage area, the reach determination is stored in the 0th storage unit. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the random value and the random value for special symbol fluctuation, the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is set in the special symbol time counter, and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is set. Set the specified command in the transmission data storage area for production.

Then, the main CPU 110a sets the variation display data for causing the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 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 first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is performed.

Then, the special symbol special electric processing data = 0 is set to the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, and preparations are made to move to the subroutine of the special symbol variation processing, and the current special symbol storage determination processing is completed.

In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol variation process for determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol set in step S310 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation processing this time is terminated while maintaining the special symbol special electric processing data = 1.

When the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S310 is displayed on the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 to stop and display the jackpot special symbol or the lost special symbol. , Set the predetermined special symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) in the special symbol time counter. As a result, the player is notified of the determination result of the jackpot determination.

Then, the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, preparations are made to move to the subroutine of the special symbol stop processing, and the special symbol change processing this time is completed.

In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol stop process for determining whether or not the stop time (0.5 seconds) of the special symbol has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol set in step S320 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). If the stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop processing this time is terminated while maintaining the special figure special electric processing data = 2.

When the stop time has elapsed, when the number of time reductions> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction counter to update, when the number of time reductions = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared, and when the number of high probability times> 0, it is high. It is updated by subtracting 1 from the probability count counter, and when the high probability count = 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.

Then, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop-displayed special symbol is a jackpot special symbol. In the case of a big hit special symbol, the time saving game flag, the high probability game flag, the time saving number counter, and the high probability number counter are cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric processing data = 3 are set. Then, preparations are made to move to the subroutine of the jackpot game processing, and the special symbol stop processing of this time is completed.

On the other hand, in the case of a lost special symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to the special symbol special electric processing data = 0, and preparations are made to move to the subroutine of the special symbol storage determination processing, and this special symbol stop processing is performed. To finish.

In step S340, the main CPU 110a is for executing the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, or the third jackpot game based on the type (stop symbol data) of the jackpot special symbol set in step S310. Perform jackpot game processing.

Specifically, the opening time of the opening / closing member 51 according to the type of the jackpot game is set in the special game timer counter, and the drive data of the big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b is output to open the opening / closing member 51. At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

When a specified number of game balls win (win) during this opening, or when the opening time of the large winning opening elapses (round winning counter (C) = 10 or special game timer counter = 0), the size is large. The output of the drive data of the winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b is stopped to close the opening / closing member 51. As a result, one round game is completed. Also, the counter value of the round winning counter (C) is cleared.

When the predetermined number of round games (4 times or 16 times in this embodiment) is completed, the data stored in the round game number (R) storage area is cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 3 Set the special figure special electric processing data = 4, prepare to move to the subroutine of the big hit game end processing, and end the big hit game processing this time.

In step S350, the main CPU 110a determines either the high-probability gaming state or the low-probability gaming state, and also determines the time-saving gaming state or the non-time-saving gaming state. Performs jackpot game end processing.

Specifically, based on the type of jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data) set in step S310, the setting of the high probability game flag, the setting of the high probability number of times, the setting of the time saving game flag, and the setting of the time saving number of times are performed. Then, the special figure special electric processing data = 4 is set to the special figure special electric processing data = 0, preparations are made to move to the subroutine of the special symbol storage determination processing, and the current jackpot game end processing is completed.

(Explanation of commands related to the production control board)
8 and 9 will be used to describe the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130.

The "first special symbol storage designation command" indicates the number of reserved storages stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area, "MODE" is set to "E0H", and the number of reserved storages is set. DATA information is set according to.

When the value stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area increases or decreases, this first special symbol storage designation command waits for storage after the increase or decrease in step S230-11 or step S310. The first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the number is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

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 "E0H", and the number of reserved storages is set. DATA information is set according to.

When the value stored in the second special symbol storage number (U2) storage area is increased or decreased, the second special symbol storage designation command is used to change the reserved storage number after the increase or decrease in step S240 or step S310. The corresponding second special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

In this embodiment, the "first special symbol storage designation command" and the "second special symbol storage designation command" may be collectively referred to as a "special symbol storage designation command".

The "effect symbol designation command" indicates the type (type) of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. If it is the first special symbol, "MODE" is set to "E1H", and if it is the second special symbol, "MODE". Is set in "E2H", and DATA information is set according to the type of special symbol. Since the type of the special symbol eventually determines the type of the jackpot and the game state after the jackpot ends, the effect symbol designation command can be said to indicate the type of the jackpot and the game state after the jackpot ends. ..

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 special symbol in the above step S310 is the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Is set to, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The "first special symbol variation pattern designation command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 60, "MODE" is set to "E3H", 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 corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern in step S310 when the variation display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display 60 is started. The pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The "second special symbol variation pattern designation command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol on the second special symbol display 61, "MODE" is set to "E4H", and various variations are made. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

This second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern in step S310 when the variation display of the special symbol of the second special symbol display 61 is started. The pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

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

The "special symbol confirmation command" indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and "MODE" is set to "E5H" and "DATA" is set to "00H".

In this special symbol confirmation command, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61, the special symbol confirmation command is the transmission data for effect of the main RAM 110c in the above step S320. It is set in the storage area and transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The "normal symbol confirmation command" indicates that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, "MODE" is set to "E5H", and "DATA" is set to "01H".

In this normal symbol confirmation command, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 62, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol confirmation command is the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S400. Is set to, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The "starting opening winning designation command" is information for notifying the effect control board 130 of the result of the jackpot determination (lottery) in advance, and if it is based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 45, "MODE". Is set to "E6H", and if it is based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47, "MODE" is set to "E7H", and DATA information is set according to various winning information. There is.

This start opening winning designation command is a starting opening winning designation corresponding to the starting winning information in steps S230-10 or S240 when the game ball wins in the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The "big hit opening designation command" indicates that various big hit games (special game states) are started, "MODE" is set to "E8H", and DATA information is set according to the type of big hit game. It is set.

In this jackpot opening designation command, when various jackpot games are started, the jackpot opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot game is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S330, and step S800. It will be transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of.

The "round designation command" indicates the number of rounds of the jackpot game, "MODE" is set by "E9H", and DATA information is set according to the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

In this round designation command, when the round game of the jackpot game is started, the round designation command corresponding to the number of rounds is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S340, and the output control process of step S800 is performed. Will be transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "big hit ending designation command" indicates that various jackpot games have been completed, "MODE" is set to "EAH", and DATA information is set according to the type of jackpot game.

In this jackpot ending designation command, when various jackpot games are completed, the jackpot ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot game is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S340, and step S800. It will be transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of.

The "normal symbol storage designation command" indicates the number of reserved storages stored in the normal symbol holding number (G1) storage area, "MODE" is set to "ECH", and DATA is set according to the number of reserved storages. Information is set.

When the value stored in the normal symbol storage number (G1) storage area increases or decreases, this normal symbol storage designation command corresponds to the normal symbol storage number after the increase or decrease in step S250 or step S400. The storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The "normal symbol designation command" indicates the type of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 62, "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 symbol designation command, when various normal symbols are determined and the variation display of the normal symbol is started, the normal symbol designation command corresponding to the normal symbol in the above step S400 is the transmission data storage area for effect of the main RAM 110c. Is set to, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The "normal symbol fluctuation designation command" indicates the fluctuation time of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 62, "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 is started, the normal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the transmission data storage area for production of the main RAM 110c in step S400. , Will be transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The "hit opening designation command" indicates that various auxiliary games are started, "MODE" is set to "EFH", and DATA information is set according to the type of the auxiliary game.

In this hit opening designation command, when the auxiliary game is started, the hit opening designation command corresponding to the type of the auxiliary game is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S400, and in step S800. It will be transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process.

The "hit ending designation command" indicates that various auxiliary games have been completed, "MODE" is set to "EFH", and DATA information is set according to the type of auxiliary game.

In this hit ending designation command, when various auxiliary games are completed, the hit ending designation command corresponding to the type of the auxiliary game is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S400, and the step It will be transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of S800.

The "game state designation command" indicates whether or not the game is in a time-saving game state and whether or not the game is in a high-probability game state. "DATA" is set.

This game state designation command is set to the game state in step S310, step S330, and step S350 at the start of the change of the special symbol, at the end of the change of the special symbol (at the start of the jackpot game), and at the end of the jackpot. The corresponding game state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The "power-on designation command" and the "power recovery designation command" indicate whether or not the power-on to the gaming machine 1 involves the initialization of the main RAM 110c, and "MODE" is "F1H". When set and the initialization of the main RAM 110c is accompanied, "DATA" is set to "00H", and when the initialization of the main RAM 110c is not accompanied, "DATA" is set to "01H to 03H".

The power-on designation command and the power-on recovery command are the power-on designation commands corresponding to the presence / absence of initialization of the main RAM 110c and the gaming state in step S10 when the power is turned on to the gaming machine 1. Alternatively, a power recovery designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "customer waiting state specification command" indicates that the customer waiting state in which the change display of the special symbol is not performed is set, "MODE" is set to "F1H", and DATA is set to "04H". ing.

This customer waiting state designation command is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in the above step S310 when the customer waiting state in which the change display of the special symbol is not performed is performed, and in the output control process of the step S800. It will be transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "error designation command" indicates an error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1, "MODE" is set to "F2H", and "DATA" information is set according to the type of error.

This error specification command is used when the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality is determined in the magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination process of step S600, or when the occurrence of an abnormal prize is determined in the prize confirmation detection switch input process of step S260. When the occurrence of an illegal winning is determined in the large winning opening detection switch input processing in step S220 or the second starting opening detection switch input processing in step S240, the error designation command corresponding to the error type is the main RAM 110c. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the above, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

Further, when the game board mounting frame 3 or the glass frame 4 is opened, the lower tray 12 is full, or the payout abnormality is detected in the payout control board 120, an error designation command corresponding to the error type is transmitted for the effect of the payout RAM 121c. It is set in the data storage area and transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of the payout control board 120.

The "error cancellation designation command" indicates that the error generated in the gaming machine 1 has been resolved, and "MODE" is set to "F2H", and the information of "DATA" is set according to the type of the resolved error. Is set.

This error cancellation designation command is used as the type of error resolved when it is detected in the payout control board 120 that the game board mounting frame 3 and the glass frame 4 are closed, the lower tray 12 is full, and the payout abnormality is resolved. The corresponding error release designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of the payout control board 120.

(Main processing of production control unit 130m)
Next, the main process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the effect control unit 130m.

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

The sub CPU 130a sets interrupt prohibition for prohibiting timer interruption in step E10, and performs initialization processing in step E20. Specifically, when the power is turned on, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 130b, the flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 130c are initialized, and processing such as initial setting is performed.

In step E30, the sub CPU 130a sets an interrupt permission that permits timer interruption, and in step E40, performs a sub random number update process. Specifically, a process of updating various random value values stored in the sub RAM 130c is performed. After that, the process of step E40 is repeated until the predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control unit 130m)
The timer interrupt processing of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E100, the sub CPU 130a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a to the stack area, and performs timer update processing in step E120. In this timer update process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of updating various timers.

The sub CPU 130a performs an input control process in step E130. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input to various switches such as the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a, and if there is an input, a process of setting predetermined data is performed.

The sub CPU 130a performs command analysis processing in step E150. Specifically, a process of determining whether or not various commands have been transmitted from the main control board 110 and storing the received commands in the receive buffer of the sub RAM 130c when various commands have been transmitted is performed. conduct.

The sub CPU 130a performs a power-on process in step E200. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power-on designation command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, a process for performing a power-on notification is performed. More specifically, a power-on notification command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 to display the power-on screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). The power-on sound is output from the audio output device 9.

The sub CPU 130a performs a power failure recovery process in step E250. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power recovery designation command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, a process for performing a power failure recovery notification is performed. More specifically, a power recovery notification command may be sent to the display / voice control unit 140 to display the power recovery screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) or the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). The power recovery sound is output from the audio output device 9.

The sub CPU 130a performs the customer waiting effect processing in step E300. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting state specification command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, the customer waiting effect is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 20 seconds). Perform the processing to do. More specifically, a customer waiting effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140, and the customer waiting demo screen is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display devices 71, 71 (sub liquid crystal display). Or, the voice output device 9 outputs a customer waiting demo sound.

The sub CPU 130a performs the game state update process in step E350. Specifically, the process of referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not the game state specification command is being received, and updating the game state information stored in the sub RAM 130c when the command is being received is performed. conduct.

The sub CPU 130a performs the hold information update process in step E400. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a special symbol storage designation command or a normal symbol storage designation command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, it is stored in the sub RAM 130c. 1 Performs a process of updating the number of special symbol reservations, the number of second special symbol reservations, the number of ordinary symbol reservations, and the like.

The sub CPU 130a performs the icon change effect processing in step E500. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a start opening winning designation command or a variation pattern designation command is received with reference to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, processing related to the icon change effect is performed.

The icon change effect is a type of hold icon and a look-ahead notice effect that changes the display mode of the icon. The details will be described later, but the timing and change mode (normal change, symbol action change, and character) to be changed will be described later. Multiple types of action change) are set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the present embodiment, the icon change effect for the hold icon may be referred to as "hold icon change effect" and the icon change effect for the icon may be referred to as "the icon change effect".

In step E600, the sub CPU 130a performs the special drawing special electric effect effect processing. Specifically, the effect symbol designation command, the special symbol variation pattern designation command, the special symbol confirmation command, the jackpot opening designation command, the round designation command, the jackpot ending designation command, etc., with reference to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, etc. Is determined, and if it is received, a process for executing an effect corresponding to the received command is performed.

In step E800, the sub CPU 130a performs the Fuzu-fuden effect processing. Specifically, whether or not the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c is used to receive a normal map designation command, a normal map variation designation command, a normal symbol confirmation command, a hit opening designation command, a hit ending designation command, or the like. It is determined whether or not, and if it is received, a process for executing an effect corresponding to the received command is performed.

The sub CPU 130a performs error notification processing in step E850. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an error specification command or an error cancellation specification command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, an error notification effect corresponding to the received error specification command is produced. Performs processing for executing, and processing for ending the error notification effect corresponding to the received error cancellation specification command.

The sub CPU 130a performs an output control process in step E900. Specifically, it performs processing such as outputting a signal such as predetermined data and transmitting various commands stored in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150. ..

In step E950, the sub CPU 130a returns the information saved in step E100 to the register of the sub CPU 130a, and ends the timer interrupt processing this time.

(Icon change effect processing of the effect control unit 130 m)
The icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E510, the sub CPU 130a performs an icon change effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the icon change effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step E520, the sub CPU 130a performs an icon display mode update process for updating (changing) the display mode of the already displayed icon (hold icon and the icon), and ends the current icon change effect processing. do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Icon change effect determination process of effect control unit 130 m)
The icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E510-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the start opening winning designation command has been received. When the start opening prize designation command is received, the process is transferred to step E510-2, and when the start opening prize designation command is not received, the icon change effect determination process this time is terminated.

In step E510-2, the sub CPU 130a refers to the received start opening winning designation command, and grasps whether or not it is a big hit, the type of the big hit game, and the effect content (scheduled variation pattern).

In step E510-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the present is the feasible period of the icon change effect. If it is the feasible period of the icon change effect, the process is moved to step E510-4, and if it is not the feasible period of the icon change effect, the current icon change effect determination process is terminated.

The executable period of the icon change effect is when the jackpot game is not being executed, the icon change effect is not being executed, or the icon change effect is not scheduled to be executed. It should be noted that one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided. Further, the conditions may be different from the above three conditions.

In step E510-4, the sub CPU 130a has all the pre-determination results of the advance hold (holding memory corresponding to the previously received start opening winning designation command) equal to or less than the normal reach, that is, all the advance determination results of the advance hold are normally changed. Judge whether it is shortened fluctuation or normal reach. If all are below normal reach, the process is transferred to step E510-5, and if all are not below normal reach, the process is transferred to step E510-8.

In step E510-5, the sub CPU 130a acquires an icon display mode determining random number value for determining the final display mode of the icon displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), and in step E510-6. , Select the icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 14) for determining the final display mode of the icon. The details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the icon final display mode in step E510-7. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 14, and is among a plurality of icon final display modes based on the start opening winning designation command and the random value for determining the icon display mode. The final display mode of one icon is determined from.

In step E510-8, the sub CPU 130a determines a normal icon (CD icon), which is a normal display mode, as the icon final display mode.

The sub CPU 130a determines in step E510-9 whether or not the determined icon final display mode is the display mode (special icon) for executing the icon change effect. If the display mode is to execute the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-10, and if the display mode is not to execute the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-13.

In step E510-10, the sub CPU 130a selects a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 15) for determining a change scenario of the icon change effect. The details of the change scenario determination table will be described later. This change scenario shows the transition of the display mode from the appearance of the hold icon to the disappearance of the hold icon.

In step E510-11, the sub CPU 130a determines a change scenario and sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c. Specifically, referring to the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 15, one change scenario is determined from a plurality of change scenarios based on the icon final display mode and the selection rate.

In step E510-12, the sub CPU 130a identifies a winning icon, which is an icon display mode first displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) from the determined change scenario, and the icon of the winning icon. Set the display command in the transmission buffer and end the icon change effect determination process this time. As a result, the icon display command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900, and the hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the icon display command of the winning icon is the first. It will be displayed on the image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) or a predetermined sound effect will be output.

In step E510-13, the sub CPU 130a 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 130c.

In step E510-14, the sub CPU 130a sets the icon display command 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 display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900, and the hold icon in the display mode corresponding to the icon display command of the normal icon is displayed as the first image. It will be displayed on the device 70 (main liquid crystal display) or a predetermined sound effect will be output.

In the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the icon change effect (hold icon change effect, the 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 if the reach effect is included.

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 14 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 opening winning designation command, the random value for determining the icon display mode, and the selected icon final display mode, and the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. A random number value for determining the icon display mode is assigned so as to be.

The final display mode of the icon includes a CD icon as a normal icon, a blue character icon as a special icon suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit (a big hit game is executed), a red character icon, and a rainbow character. The icon is set.

The expectation of winning a big hit related to a special icon is higher in the order of (CD icon <) blue character icon <red 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. 14, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is different depending on the effect content. 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.

In the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 14, the CD icon is not selected as the icon final display mode in the case of a big hit, but it may be selected.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table referred to when determining a change scenario.

In the change scenario determination table, the icon final display mode, the number of holdings of the special symbol corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, the selection rate (%) of each scenario, and the type of the selected change scenario are associated. For reference, the preliminary fluctuations in each change scenario and the update mode in the fluctuations are described.

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

In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the prior change (the hold icon change effect is not executed), but changes during the execution of the change (the icon change effect is executed). The scenario (for example, scenario 01, etc.) and the icon display mode change during the execution of the pre-variation (hold icon change effect is executed), but do not change during the execution of the change (the icon change effect). A scenario (for example, scenario 02, etc.) that is not executed, and the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation and the execution of the change (hold icon change effect and icon change effect are executed). ) A scenario (for example, scenario 15 or the like) is set.

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. Various scenarios may be set so that the display mode of the icon changes at a higher rate during the execution of the pre-variation in which is not executed.

(Icon display mode update process for the effect control unit 130m)
The icon display mode update process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an icon display mode update process in the effect control unit 130 m.

The sub CPU 130a determines in step E520-1 whether or not the variation pattern designation command has been received. When the variation pattern specification command is received, the process is transferred to step E520-2, and when the variation pattern specification command is not received, the current icon display mode update process is terminated.

In step E520-2, the sub CPU 130a refers to the icon change scenario stored in the look-ahead information storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and in step E520-3, whether or not there is a hold icon for changing (updating) the display mode. Is determined. If there is a hold icon that changes the display mode, the process is moved to step E520-4, and if there is no hold icon that changes the display mode, the process is moved to step E520-7.

In step E520-4, the sub CPU 130a selects a change pattern determination table (see FIG. 17) for the hold icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the hold icon to be changed. The details of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the hold icon change pattern in step E520-5. Specifically, with reference to the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 17, among a plurality of hold icon change patterns based on the mode of the hold icon change in the current variation effect and the selection rate (%). Determines one hold icon change pattern from.

In step E520-6, the sub CPU 130a sets the change effect command corresponding to the determined hold icon change pattern in the transmission buffer. As a result, the display data is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900, and according to the change timing according to the hold icon change pattern and the change stage in the change timing. Therefore, the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) may change, or a predetermined sound effect may be output.

In step E520-7, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is the icon that changes (updates) the display mode. If there is the icon for changing the display mode, the process is moved to step E520-8, and if there is no icon for changing the display mode, the current icon display mode update process is terminated.

In step E520-8, the sub CPU 130a is selected from a plurality of change pattern determination tables for the icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the icon to be changed in the current variation effect. A change pattern determination table (see FIGS. 18 and 19) for the icon according to the change stage in which the icon changes is selected. The details of the change pattern determination table for the icon according to the change stage will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the icon change pattern in step E520-9. Specifically, with reference to the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIG. 18 or FIG. 19, a plurality of the relevant icons are based on the mode of the icon change in the current variation effect and the selectivity (%). One icon change pattern is determined from the icon change patterns.

In step E520-10, the sub CPU 130a sets a change effect command corresponding to the determined icon change pattern in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon display mode update process. As a result, the display data is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150 in the output control process of step E900, and according to the change timing according to the icon change pattern and the change stage in the change timing. Therefore, the display mode of the icon displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) may change, or a predetermined sound effect may be output.

(Change pattern determination table for hold icon)
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a change pattern determination table for a hold icon that is referred to when determining a change pattern for a hold icon.

In the change pattern determination table for the hold icon, the mode of the hold icon change in this variation effect, the selection rate (%) of each hold icon change pattern, and the type of the selected hold icon change pattern are associated with each other. As a reference, the timing of occurrence of the change effect of the hold icon in each hold icon change pattern and the change stage are described.

The hold icon change pattern is a normal change pattern 01 in which the display mode of the hold icon changes with the output of a sound effect when the hold icon is shifted and displayed (at the start of fluctuation) according to the disappearance of the icon. Or, a normal change pattern 02 in which the display mode of the hold icon changes during fluctuation with the output of a sound effect, or an action effect that acts on the icon from the character as the character appears, and the icon is displayed. The character action change pattern 01 whose mode changes and the change notification symbol (special symbol) indicating that the display mode of the icon changes as a result of the variation effect are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the change notification symbol acts on the hold icon as a starting point. A symbol action change pattern 01 is set in which the display mode of the hold icon is changed by performing the action effect.

The timing of the change effect of the hold icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the change effect, and the effect pattern is when the change effect is started (at the time of the change start) and when the change effect is being executed (during change). There is a time when the 70a is temporarily stopped ((temporarily) stopped).

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 red character icon) that changes the jackpot winning expectation to the display mode one step higher, and jackpot 2UP (for example, change from a CD icon to a red character icon) is set to change the winning expectation to a display mode that is two levels higher.

The timing of the change effect of the hold icon is the above three timings, but the timing is not limited to these timings, and other timings may be provided. For example, it may be provided that the variable effect is being executed (during fluctuation) until the reach is established, the normal reach is being executed, the SP (SPSP) reach is being executed, and the like.

(Change pattern determination table for the icon)
18 and 19 are diagrams showing a change pattern determination table for the icon referred to when determining the change pattern of the icon, and FIG. 18 shows the display mode of the icon being changed by one step. It is a table referred to in the case, and FIG. 19 is a table referred to when the display mode of the icon is changed in two steps.

The change pattern determination table for the icon is associated with the mode of the icon change in the current variation effect, the selection rate (%) of each icon change pattern, and the type of the selected icon change pattern. As a reference, the timing of occurrence of the change effect of the icon in each icon change pattern and the change stage are described.

The icon change pattern includes a normal change pattern 01 in which the display mode of the hold icon changes at the start of the change with the output of the sound effect, and a normal change in the display mode of the hold icon during the change with the output of the sound effect. A change pattern 02 and a character action change pattern 01 that changes the display mode of the icon by performing an action effect that acts on the icon from the character as the character appears are set.

The timing of occurrence of the change effect of the icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the change effect, and the effect symbol is when the change effect is started (at the time of the change start) and when the change effect is being executed (during change). There is a time when the 70a is temporarily stopped ((temporarily) stopped).

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

In the change pattern determination table for the icon of the present embodiment, the symbol action change pattern 01 is not selected, but it may be possible to select it. For example, in the variation effect in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, the change notification symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed when the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a before the pseudo variation is performed.

Pseudo-continuous production means that the jackpot judgment based on winning (ball winning) to one start port (first start port 45, second start port 47) is executed as if the change display of the effect symbol is performed multiple times. In order to make it look as if it was done, all the productions are made within the special figure fluctuation time determined for winning (ball winning) to one starting port (first starting port 45, second starting port 47). It is a variation display of a special aspect in which the re-variation display that starts the variation again after the symbol 70a is temporarily stopped is executed once or a plurality of times.

The timing of occurrence of the change effect of the icon is limited to the above two timings, but the timing is not limited to these timings, and other timings may be provided. For example, it may be provided that the variable effect is being executed (during fluctuation) until the reach is established, the normal reach is being executed, the SP (SPSP) reach is being executed, and the like.

(Relationship between the display mode of the hold icon and the timing of the change effect occurrence)
FIG. 20A is a diagram showing the relationship between the holding icon display mode and the occurrence frequency of the change effect occurrence timing.

When the display mode of the hold icon changes to the blue character icon, the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command has a higher frequency of occurrence of the change effect than the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command. ing.

In addition, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to the blue character icon, the frequency of occurrence of the change effect is higher in the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the fluctuation pattern specification command than in the frame update timing in response to the reception of the predetermined command. It's getting low.

That is, the hold icon is executed when the icon change effect is executed at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command than when the icon change effect is executed at the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command. It can be said that the display mode of is easily changed to a blue character icon.

On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to the red character icon, the frequency of occurrence of the change effect is higher in the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the fluctuation pattern specification command than in the frame update timing in response to the reception of the predetermined command. It's getting higher.

In addition, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to the red character icon, the frequency of occurrence of the change effect is higher in the frame update timing according to the reception of the predetermined command than in the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command. It's getting low.

In other words, the hold icon is more when the icon change effect is executed at the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command than when the icon change effect is executed at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command. It can be said that the display mode of is easily changed to a red character icon. It should be noted that this predetermined command is a start opening winning designation command or a variation pattern designation command.

Specifically, the change effect that occurs at the frame update timing in response to the reception of a predetermined command is that the game ball wins a prize at the start port (first start port 45, second start port 47) and a hold icon is displayed. It is a change effect (change effect at the time of winning) in which the hold icon is displayed as a special icon at the timing when the hold icon is set, and a normal change pattern 01.
Further, the change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command is a normal change pattern 02, a character action change pattern 01, and a symbol action change pattern 01.

Since the relationship between the hold icon display mode and the change effect occurrence frequency is as described above, the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command is the predetermined command. Since the frequency of change effects that change to the red character icon, which has a higher expectation of winning a big hit than the frame update timing according to the reception of, is high, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the change effect occurrence timing and improve the interest of the game. It is possible to make it.

In addition, the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command has a higher frequency of the change effect that changes to the blue character icon than the predetermined frame update timing after the change pattern specification command is received, so that the change effect is early. In addition, although it is difficult to change to a red character icon with a high expectation of winning a big hit, it is easy to change to a blue character icon, so it is possible to draw the player's attention to the subsequent fluctuation production and improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

(Relationship between change effect type and change effect occurrence frequency 1)
FIG. 20B is a diagram showing the relationship 1 of the change effect occurrence frequency between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence timing.

When the change effect occurs at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command, the change effect occurs more frequently in the hold icon change effect than in the icon change effect.

Further, when the change effect occurs at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command, the change effect occurs less frequently in the icon change effect than in the hold icon change effect.

Since the relationship between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence frequency is as described above, the hold icon is likely to change at an early stage of the change effect. It is possible to pull the expectation of the jackpot game of the person for a long period of time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It should be noted that this predetermined command is a start opening winning designation command or a variation pattern designation command.

(Relationship between change effect type and change effect occurrence frequency 2)
FIG. 20 (c) is a diagram showing the relationship 2 between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence timing and the change effect occurrence frequency 2.

When the change effect occurs at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command, the change effect occurs more frequently in the icon change effect than in the hold icon change effect.

Further, when the change effect occurs at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command, the change effect occurs less frequently in the hold icon change effect than in the icon change effect.

Since the relationship between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence frequency is as described above, the icon is likely to change at a later time of the change effect. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by pulling the expectation of the jackpot game of the person until the late period of the variable production.

(Relationship between icon display mode and notification sound when icon is generated (changed))
FIG. 20D is a diagram showing the relationship between the icon display mode and the notification sound when the icon is generated (changed).

When the CD icon is generated as the hold icon, the first generation notification sound is output as the notification sound when the icon is generated, and when the hold icon and the blue character icon are generated as the icon (when changed to), When the second occurrence notification sound (change notification sound) is output as the notification sound when the icon is generated (change), and the hold icon and the red character icon are generated (changed to) as the icon, the icon is generated (when the icon is changed). When the third occurrence notification sound (change notification sound) is output as the notification sound at the time of change) and the icon changes to the rainbow character icon, the fourth generation notification sound (change notification sound) is output as the notification sound when the icon changes. Is set to be output.

In this embodiment, different notification sounds are set for each of the plurality of icon display modes (4 types), but the generation notification sound when the CD icon is generated, the blue character icon, and the red character icon, And, there may be two types of change notification sound when the icon changes to a rainbow character icon. When the CD icon is generated, the notification sound is not output, and the notification sound is output only when the icon changes to any mode. You may try to do it. Further, for the rainbow character icon that is confirmed to be a big hit, a dedicated change notification sound may be provided to make three types.

(Main processing of the overall control unit 141)
The main process of the integrated control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 21. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the integrated control unit 141.

When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the control CPU 142, and the control CPU 142 performs the following main processing.

First, the integrated CPU 142 sets interrupt prohibition for prohibiting timer interruption in step T1, and performs initialization processing in step T2. Specifically, the main processing program is read from the control ROM 143, the flags and the like stored in the control RAM 144 are initialized, and processing such as initial setting is performed.

In step T3, the centralized CPU 142 sets interrupt permission for permitting timer interruption, and in step T4, it determines whether or not an effect instruction command is received from the effect control unit 130 m with reference to the receive buffer of the integrated RAM 144. If it is determined and not received, the process is transferred to step T7, and if it is received, the animation pattern is determined and set from the type of animation group corresponding to the received production instruction command in step T5. Performs animation pattern setting processing.

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

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

The types of animation groups include, for example, an effect symbol group for displaying the animation of the effect symbol 70a, an icon group for displaying the hold icon and the animation of the icon, and a variable effect animation such as a background and a character. Examples include a variable effect group, a notice effect group for displaying an animation such as a notice, and a special game effect group for displaying an animation of a special game effect.

In step T6, the general CPU 142 performs sound setting processing for determining and setting a sound pattern from a type of sound group corresponding to the received effect instruction command, and in step T7, updates the effect image to be displayed on the image display device. It is determined whether or not there is a frame switching flag indicating that it is the frame update timing (drawing a new effect image), and if there is no frame switching flag, the process is moved to step T4 and the frame switching flag is set. If there is, the frame switching flag is cleared in step T8.

In step T9, the control CPU 142 generates a display list composed of drawing control command groups, and performs display list generation / output processing for outputting the generated display list to the image control unit 145 (VDP).

Here, the display list is image shaping information for molding the effect image to be displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display devices 71, 71 (sub liquid crystal display). It is generated for each frame of a unit or a plurality of units (frame update timing), and in the present embodiment, the display list is generated for each frame.

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

In step T10, the control CPU 142 performs drawing command processing for instructing the image control unit 145 (VDP) to draw an effect image based on the output list. By performing this drawing command processing, the image control unit 145 (VDP) draws the effect image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and the effect image drawn in the display frame buffer is the first image display device. The process of displaying on the 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display devices 71 and 71 (sub liquid crystal) is performed.

In step T11, the general CPU 142 generates a sound list composed of sound control command groups, and performs sound list generation / output processing for outputting the generated sound list to the voice control unit 148.

Here, the sound list is audio output information for designating sounds (BGM, sound effects, etc.) such as audio data and music data to be output from the audio output device 9, and is used when a new sound is output. It is generated based on the drawing frame.

In step T12, the control CPU 142 performs sound output command processing for instructing the sound output based on the sound list output to the voice control unit 148. By performing this sound output command processing, the voice control unit 148 outputs the sound based on the sound list from the voice output device 9.

Therefore, various sounds are started to be output from the audio output device 9 so as to be synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing by the image control unit 145 (VDP), and are synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing. The output from the audio output device 9 is terminated.

The audio output device 9 starts outputting various sounds so as to synchronize (synchronize) with the frame update timing, but the audio output device 9 outputs various sounds so as not to synchronize (synchronize) with the frame update timing. May be stopped and vice versa.

In step T13, the general CPU 142 performs animation control processing for updating animation scene information (address) for each set animation pattern in preparation for creating a display list for the next frame, and then performs processing in step T4. After that, the processes from step T4 to step T13 are repeated so as to loop.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the overall control unit 141)
The command reception interrupt process of the integrated control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 141, and the command reception interrupt process is executed by receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m.

In step T20, the control CPU 142 performs a command reception process for receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m. Specifically, the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m is stored in the receive buffer of the control RAM 144, and the command reception interrupt process this time is terminated.

(V blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit 141)
The V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the V blank interrupt process of the integrated control unit 141, and the V blank interrupt process ends the display of the effect image for one frame from the image control unit 145 (VDP) (1/30). It is executed every time a V blank signal transmitted every second (second = about 33 ms) is received (1/30 second = about 33 ms).

In step T30, the control CPU 142 performs counter update processing for updating a predetermined number of counters (scene switching counter, wait frame counter, frame counter, etc.) (for example, adding “1”), and in step T31, the image control unit 145 ( A frame buffer switching command process for instructing VDP) to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM 147 is performed.

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

In step T32, the control CPU 142 sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. Since this frame switching flag is referred to in step T7, the processes of steps T8 to T13 are executed every time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

(Timing chart of change effect at the time of winning)
24 and 25 are timing charts showing various timings when the display mode of the first hold icon is displayed (changed to) by the blue character icon when the game ball is won in the first start port 45.

The timing of T1 is the timing of the 280th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period in which the normal variation of the effect symbol 70a is performed. At this timing, drawing of the image data b (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer is The display on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T2 is the timing in the middle of the 280th frame after the variation effect is started. At this timing, a start opening winning designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control unit 130m based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting opening 45.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 281st frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, it is decided to display the display mode of the first hold icon with the blue character icon at the time of winning, but the blue character icon is not displayed on the image display device, and the second generation notification sound from the voice output device 9 Output is not started either.

Further, at the timing of T3, drawing of image data c (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer is started. The display of the data b on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen b is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 282nd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data d (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data c drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen c (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound is started from the voice output device 9. .. The timing of this T4 corresponds to the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 283rd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of image data e (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image data d drawn in the first frame buffer is The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound from the voice output device 9 is continued. To.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 284th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data f (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data e drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound from the voice output device 9 is continued. To.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 296th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data h (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image of the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen g (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is continued.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 297th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the output of the second generation notification sound that had been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped. Further, the drawing of the image data i (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image display device of the image data h drawn in the first frame buffer is started. The display on the image is started, and the normal variation effect display screen h (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 298th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the drawing of the image data j (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen i (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device.

In this way, the output of the second generation notification sound is started from the audio output device 9 in accordance with (synchronously) the frame update timing in which the blue character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display). Compared to the case where the frame update timing between the display of the blue character icon and the output of the second generation notification sound is different from the start, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of strangeness and improve the interest of the game. It is possible to make it.

In addition, while the output of the second generation notification sound was started at the same time as the frame update timing when the blue character icon is displayed, the blue character icon is deleted and the second generation notification sound is output. Since it is performed at a frame update timing different from the stop of, it is possible to stop the output of the second occurrence notification sound without being restricted by the timing to erase the blue character icon, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game. It becomes.

(Example of production change at the time of winning)
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in which the display mode of the first hold icon is displayed (changed to) by the blue character icon when the game ball is won in the first start port 45.

As shown in FIG. 26A, the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed in a state where the first hold icon and the second hold icon are not displayed, that is, in a state where no hold memory is stored. Normally, a variable effect is executed.

Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 45, a starting port winning designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control unit 130m, and the icon change effect determination process is executed, as a change scenario. It is assumed that "scenario 02" (the display mode of the first hold icon is displayed by the blue character icon at the time of winning) is determined.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 26B, the first holding icon (blue character) is displayed on the first display unit 70B1 of the first holding icon display area 70B in response to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 45. Icon) H11 is displayed, and the second generation notification sound is output from the voice output device 9 for 0.5 seconds.

Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), stop display is performed with a combination (here, “234”) indicating that the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed is a loss, and is displayed in the icon display area 70C. The icon (CD icon) TH that has been displayed is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (blue character icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1 is shifted to the icon display area 70C. Will be done.

After that, as shown in FIG. 26 (e), the effect symbol 70a of "2" is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the left and right variable display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed, and the central variable display area. A reach effect is executed in which the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (f), the effect symbol 70a of "3" is stopped and displayed in the central variation display area, so that the reach effect ends and the variation display ends. Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (blue character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

Although not shown, BGM, sound effects, and the like are output from the voice output device 9 during the fluctuation effect. The same applies to the following FIGS. 29, 32, 33, 36, and 37.

(Timing chart of normal change pattern 01)
27 and 28 show timings showing various timings when the normal change pattern 01 is determined as the hold icon change pattern in the icon display mode update process and the display mode of the first hold icon is changed to the blue character icon. It is a chart.

The timing of T1 is the timing of the 600th frame after the start of the variable effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol stop period in which the stop display of the effect symbol 70a is performed. At this timing, drawing of the image data b (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, and the stop effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T2 is the timing in the middle of the 600th frame after the variation effect is started. At this timing, the fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control unit 130m.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 601st frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol stop period. At this timing, it is decided to execute the normal change pattern 01 that changes the first hold icon to the blue character icon, but the blue character icon is not displayed on the image display device, and the second generation occurs from the sound output device 9. The output of the notification sound is not started either.

Further, at the timing of T3, drawing of image data c (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer is started. The display of the data b on the image display device is started, and the stop effect display screen b is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T4 is the timing (the timing at which the variation effect is started), which is the first frame after the start of the next variation effect. At this timing, drawing of the image data d (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data c drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen c (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound is started from the voice output device 9. .. The timing of this T4 corresponds to the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the second frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of image data e (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image data d drawn in the first frame buffer is The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is continued. ..

The timing of T6 is the timing of the third frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data f (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data e drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is continued. ..

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 15th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data h (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image of the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen g (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is continued.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 16th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the output of the second generation notification sound that had been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped, and the image data i (background image, variation effect image, various symbols) to the second frame buffer is stopped. Drawing of images (images, various icon images, etc.) is started, display of the image data h drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen h (blue character) is displayed on the image display device. Icon display) is displayed.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 17th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the drawing of the image data j (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen i (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device.

In this way, the output of the second generation notification sound is started from the audio output device 9 in accordance with (synchronously) the frame update timing in which the blue character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display). Compared to the case where the frame update timing between the display of the blue character icon and the output of the second generation notification sound is different from the start, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of strangeness and improve the interest of the game. It is possible to make it.

In addition, while the output of the second generation notification sound was started at the same time as the frame update timing when the blue character icon is displayed, the blue character icon is deleted and the second generation notification sound is output. Since it is performed at a frame update timing different from the stop of, it is possible to stop the output of the second occurrence notification sound without being restricted by the timing to erase the blue character icon, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game. It becomes.

(Example of production of normal change pattern 01)
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an effect example when the display mode of the first hold icon is changed to the blue character icon (normal change pattern 01) at the start of fluctuation (shift).

As shown in FIG. 29A, when the first hold icons (CD icons) H11 and H12 are displayed on the first display unit 70B1 and the second display unit 70B2 of the first hold icon display area 70B. , It is assumed that the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 and the second display unit 70B2. H11 and H12 are shifted and displayed on the icon display area 70C and the first display unit 70B1, respectively.

Here, when the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 displayed on the second display unit 70B2 is shifted and displayed on the first display unit 70B1, the display mode is changed to a blue character icon. Further, the CD icon is changed to the blue character icon, and the voice output device 9 outputs the second generation notification sound for 0.5 seconds.

After that, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), stop display is performed with a combination (here, “164”) indicating that the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed is a loss, and is displayed in the icon display area 70C. The icon (CD icon) TH that has been displayed is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (blue character icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1 is shifted to the icon display area 70C. Will be done.

After that, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), the effect symbol 70a of "2" is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the left and right variable display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed, and the central variable display area. A reach effect is executed in which the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), the effect symbol 70a of "3" is stopped and displayed in the central variation display area, so that the reach effect ends and the variation display ends. Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (blue character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

(Timing chart of character action change pattern 01)
30 and 31 show timings showing various timings when the character action change pattern 01 is determined as the icon change pattern in the icon display mode update process and the display mode of the icon TH is changed to the red character icon. It is a chart.

The timing of T1 is the timing of the first frame after the start of the variation effect (the timing of the start of the variation effect), and is the frame update timing of the start of the normal variation period in which the normal variation of the effect symbol 70a is performed. .. At this timing, drawing of the image data b (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer is The display on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T2 is the timing of the 61st frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the effect control unit 130m has decided to execute the character action change pattern 01 that changes the display mode of the icon TH to the red character icon, but the image display device does not display the character or the like, and the sound is heard. The output of the third generation notification sound from the output device 9 is also not started.

Further, at the timing of T2, drawing of image data d (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, character images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and is drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data c that has been performed on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen c is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 62nd frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of image data e (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, character images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display of the data d on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen d (character display) is displayed on the image display device, but the output of the third generation notification sound from the voice output device 9 is Not started.

The timing of T4 is the 63rd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of image data f (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, character images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer is started. The display of the data e on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen e (character display) is displayed on the image display device, but the third generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is not output. Will continue.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 64th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of image data g (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, character images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display of the data f on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen f (character display) is displayed on the image display device, but the third generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is not output. Will continue.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 91st frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data h (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen g (character display) is displayed on the image display device, but the non-output of the third generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is continued. To.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 92nd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data i (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image data h drawn in the first frame buffer is started. The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen h (red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the third generation notification sound is started from the voice output device 9. .. The timing of this T7 corresponds to a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 106th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the output of the third generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 continues, and the image data j (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) is drawn in the first frame buffer. Is started, the display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen i (red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device. Become.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 107th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the output of the third generation notification sound that had been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped, and the image data k (background image, variation effect image, various symbols) to the second frame buffer is stopped. Drawing of images (images, various icon images, etc.) is started, display of the image data j drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen j (red character) is displayed on the image display device. Icon display) is displayed.

The timing of T10 is the timing of the 108th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data l (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image display of the image data k drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen k (red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device.

In this way, the output of the third generation notification sound is started from the audio output device 9 in accordance with (synchronously) the frame update timing in which the red character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display). Compared to the case where the frame update timing between the display of the red character icon and the output of the third occurrence notification sound is different from the start, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of strangeness and improve the interest of the game. It is possible to make it.

In addition, while the output of the third generation notification sound was started according to the frame update timing when the red character icon is displayed (synchronized), the red character icon is deleted and the third generation notification sound is deleted. Since the frame update timing is different from the output stop, the output of the third occurrence notification sound can be stopped without being restricted by the timing to erase the red character icon, which can improve the fun of the game. It will be possible.

(Production example of character action change pattern 01)
32 and 33 are diagrams showing an example of an effect when the display mode of the icon TH is changed to a red character icon (character action change pattern 01) during the variation effect.

As shown in FIG. 32 (a), the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed in a state where the first hold icon and the second hold icon are not displayed, that is, in a state where no hold memory is stored. The normal fluctuation effect to be made is executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), after the character C1 is displayed (see FIG. 32 (b)), the character C1 performs a throwing kiss operation and directs the heart H toward the icon (CD icon) TH. The production of flying is performed.

Then, when the heart H hits the icon TH, as shown in FIG. 32 (d), the display mode of the icon TH changes from the CD icon to the red character icon, and the sound output device 9 sets the third generation notification sound. Is output for 0.5 seconds.

After that, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), while the effect symbol 70a of "2" is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the left and right variable display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed, the central variable display area. A reach effect is executed in which the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed.

Then, when the SP reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the production in which the ally character C2 and the enemy character C3 confront each other is started. When the SP reach is developed, the effect symbol 70a is reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen, and the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D are erased.

After that, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the ally character C2 wins over the enemy character C3, suggesting that it is a big hit, and the combination indicating that the variable display effect symbol 70a is a big hit ( Here, the stop display is displayed at "222").

Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the effect symbol 70a returns from the reduced display to the original size and is stopped and displayed at the center of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display). Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (red character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

(Timing chart of symbol action change pattern 01)
34 and 35 show various timings when the symbol action change pattern 01 is determined as the hold icon change pattern in the icon display mode update process and the display mode of the first hold icon is changed to the red character icon. It is a timing chart.

The timing of T1 is the timing of the first frame after the start of the variation effect (the timing of the start of the variation effect), and is the frame update timing of the start of the normal variation period in which the normal variation of the effect symbol 70a is performed. .. At this timing, drawing of the image data b (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer is The display on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T2 is the timing of the 299th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, it is decided to execute the character action change pattern 01 that changes the display mode of the first hold icon to the red character icon, but the change pattern or the like is not displayed on the image display device, and the voice output device 9 The output of the third generation notification sound is also not started.

Further, at the timing of T2, drawing of image data d (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and drawing is performed in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data c that has been performed is started on the image display device, and the normal variation effect display screen c is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 300th frame after the start of the variable effect, and is the frame update timing of the symbol temporary stop period in which the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a is performed. At this timing, drawing of image data e (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) in the first frame buffer was started, and was drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data d on the image display device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen d (change symbol display) is displayed on the image display device. The output does not start.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 301st frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of image data f (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) in the second frame buffer was started, and was drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data e on the image display device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen e (change symbol display) is displayed on the image display device, but the third generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is displayed. Non-output continues.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 302nd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of image data g (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) in the first frame buffer was started, and was drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data f on the image display device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen f (change symbol display) is displayed on the image display device. Non-output continues.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 330th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of image data h (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) in the first frame buffer was started, and was drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data g on the image display device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen g (change symbol display) is displayed on the image display device. Non-output continues.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 331st frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of image data i (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) in the second frame buffer was started and was drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data h on the image display device is started, the temporary stop effect display screen h (change symbol & red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the third occurrence notification is notified from the voice output device 9. Sound output is started. The timing of this T7 corresponds to a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 345th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of image data j (background image, stop effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display of the data i on the image display device is started, the temporary stop effect display screen i (change symbol & red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the third generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is displayed. Output continues.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 346th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, the output of the third generation notification sound that had been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped, and the image data k (background image, stop effect image, various symbols) to the second frame buffer is stopped. Drawing of images, various icon images, change pattern images, etc.) is started, display of the image data j drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen is displayed on the image display device. j (change pattern & red character icon display) is displayed.

The timing of T10 is the timing of the 347th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of the image data l (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image display of the image data k drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen k (change symbol & red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device.

In this way, the output of the third generation notification sound is started from the audio output device 9 in accordance with (synchronously) the frame update timing in which the red character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display). Compared to the case where the frame update timing between the display of the red character icon and the output of the third occurrence notification sound is different from the start, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of strangeness and improve the interest of the game. It is possible to make it.

In addition, while the output of the third generation notification sound was started according to the frame update timing when the red character icon is displayed (synchronized), the red character icon is deleted and the third generation notification sound is deleted. Since the frame update timing is different from the output stop, the output of the third occurrence notification sound can be stopped without being restricted by the timing to erase the red character icon, which can improve the fun of the game. It will be possible.

(Example of effect of pattern action change pattern 01)
36 and 37 are diagrams showing an effect example when the display mode of the hold icon is changed to the red character icon (design action change pattern 01) while the effect symbol 70a is stopped (temporarily stopped).

As shown in FIG. 36 (a), in a state where the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1 of the first hold icon display area 70B, the effect symbol 70a is varied and displayed. The production is being executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the effect symbol 70a of "2" in the left fluctuation display area, "3" in the right fluctuation display area, and "change" in the center fluctuation display area is stopped and displayed (provisional). An effect like a lightning bolt appears toward the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1 from the change symbol that is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the variable display area in the center (stop display). Upon hitting, the display mode of the first hold icon H11 changes from the CD icon to the red character icon, and the voice output device 9 outputs the third generation notification sound for 0.5 seconds.

Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (red character icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1 is shifted to the icon display area 70C. Will be done.

After that, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), while the effect symbol 70a of "2" is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the left and right variable display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed, the central variable display area. A reach effect is executed in which the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed.

Then, when the SP reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the production in which the ally character C2 and the enemy character C3 confront each other is started. When the SP reach is developed, the effect symbol 70a is reduced and displayed in the upper left, and the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D are erased.

After that, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the ally character C2 wins over the enemy character C3, suggesting that it is a big hit, and the combination indicating that the variable display effect symbol 70a is a big hit ( Here, the stop display is displayed at "222").

Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the effect symbol 70a returns from the reduced display to the original size and is stopped and displayed at the center of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display). Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (red character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect control unit 130m executes the change effect at the frame update timing according to the reception of a predetermined command (starting opening winning designation command or variation pattern designation command), and the effect. Since the control unit 130m may execute the change effect at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by increasing the variation of the change effect. ..

In the present embodiment, the icon change effect is limited to such a determination method, although the final display mode and the scenario are determined when the effect control unit 130m receives the start opening winning designation command. For example, it may be determined whether or not to change the display mode each time the display mode of the icon (the icon, the hold icon) can be changed. Further, when the effect control unit 130m receives the start opening winning designation command, only the final display mode is determined, and how it changes is the timing at which the display mode of the icon (the icon, the hold icon) can be changed. When it becomes, it may be decided each time.

Further, in the present embodiment, there are four types of display modes of the icon (the icon, the hold icon): a CD icon as a normal icon, a blue character icon as a special icon, a red character icon, and a rainbow character icon. However, it is not limited to the four types, and may be many or few.

For example, a special icon (blinking CD icon) may be provided, which has a lower expectation of winning a big hit than the blue character icon and may change to a special icon. When such a special icon is provided, since the jackpot winning expectation is lower than that of the blue character icon, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (after receiving the change pattern designation command). It is desirable not to change to a special icon in the change effect) that occurs at a predetermined frame update timing. By doing so, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (predetermined frame update timing after receiving the change pattern designation command), which easily change to a display mode with a high expectation of winning a big hit, are made. Since it will not change to a special icon due to the change effect that occurs in the above, it is possible to increase the variation of the icon display mode while preventing the player from being discouraged, and to improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

Further, in addition to the four types of the present embodiment, the above special icon and the green character icon may be provided. In this case, the jackpot winning expectation for the icon (corresponding icon, hold icon) is (CD icon <) blinking CD icon <blue character icon <green character icon <red character icon <rainbow character icon in this order. You just have to make it higher.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the character C1 or the changed symbol is displayed in the character action change pattern 01 or the symbol action change pattern 01, the display mode of the icon (the icon, the hold icon) is always changed. , A case may be provided in which the character C1 or the change symbol is displayed but not changed (so-called ghost effect). When such a ghost effect is provided, the ghost effect for the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effect that occurs at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the change pattern designation command) is provided. The execution rate is higher than that of the change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01 (change effect that occurs at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command), or the normal change pattern 02 and the character action change. It is desirable that only the pattern 01 and the pattern action change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command) can be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the icon change effect is not executed a plurality of times during one variation effect, but may be executed a plurality of times. In this case, the change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01 (the change effect that occurs at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command) have only one timing during the change effect, so that the normal change is performed. The pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the fluctuation pattern designation command) may be executed a plurality of times. By doing so, the display mode of the icon (the icon, the hold icon) may change a plurality of times in one variable effect, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution timing of the change effect (change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01) that occurs at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command is determined by the predetermined command (start opening winning designation command). The frame update timing was set to be two frames after the number of frames received (and the variable pattern specification command), but it is not limited to two frames, and if it is not extremely late after receiving the specified command, several frames even after one frame. It may be later.

Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol action change pattern 01 is not provided as the icon change pattern, but it may be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the "normal change pattern 01" is executed, the change effect is executed at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the fluctuation pattern designation command, but the change effect is not limited to this timing, for example, a special symbol. The change effect may be executed at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the storage specification command or the effect symbol specification command.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the "normal change pattern 02", the "character action change pattern 01", and the "design action change pattern 01" are executed, the change occurs at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the change pattern designation command. Although the effect has been executed, the effect is not limited to this timing, and the change effect may be executed at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving another predetermined command.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the icon (the icon, the hold icon) changes, an icon generation (change) notification sound is output as an effect of notifying that the icon (the icon, the hold icon) has changed. However, it is not limited to such an effect, and in addition to the output of the icon generation (change) notification sound, the changed icon (the icon, the hold icon) is used by using the panel lighting device 74 and / or the frame lighting device 10. ) May be made to emit light in the same color as the color of the display mode. In this case, as with the output of the icon generation (change) notification sound, the frame update timing at which the changed icon (corresponding icon, hold icon) is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). At the same time (synchronously), the lamps of the panel lighting device 74 and / or the frame lighting device 10 may be started to emit light, and the timing of ending the light emission of the lamps is set to end after a lapse of a predetermined time. Alternatively, the icon (the icon, the hold icon) may be terminated at the frame update timing (synchronized) to be deleted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the icon and the hold icon are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), but are displayed on the second image display devices 71, 71 (sub liquid crystal display). You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution of the icon change effect is not restricted depending on the game state, but the execution of the icon change effect may be restricted depending on the game state. For example, in the first specific game state and the second specific game state, the change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01 (change effect generated at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command) can be executed. However, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the fluctuation pattern designation command) may be infeasible. By doing so, since the fluctuation time is set short in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the character action change pattern 01 executed during the fluctuation are set. By limiting the execution of the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the change pattern designation command), the playability of the first specific game state and the second specific game state can be improved. It is possible to improve the fun of the game without damaging it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the icon change effect changes the display mode (shape and color) of the hold icon and the icon itself, but is not limited to such a change, and the display mode of the hold icon and the icon itself is not limited to such a change. May be displayed around the hold icon or the icon in a color indicating the expectation of winning a jackpot without changing (the CD icon remains), or around (near) the hold icon or the icon. A character indicating the degree of expectation of winning a big hit may be displayed, or a character image (for example, "SP" or "pseudo-ren") suggesting an effect to be executed may be displayed around (near) the hold icon or the icon. It may be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the change scenario is determined, it is determined regardless of the winning of the jackpot, but it may be determined by referring to the winning of the jackpot. Specifically, one change scenario may be determined from a plurality of change scenarios based on the icon final display mode, the current number of holds, the winning of the jackpot, and the selection rate (%). ..

In this way, when deciding the change scenario by referring to the winning of the jackpot, if the jackpot is won and it changes to the red character icon, the current number of reservations is "1" or "2" rather than "1" or "2". In the case of "3" or "4", the selection rate (%) may be set so that the change scenario that changes to the red character icon at the time of winning is more likely to be selected.
In other words, if you win a big hit and change to a red character icon, the red character at the time of winning is better when the current number of holds is "1" or "2" than when it is "3" or "4". It can be said that the selection rate (%) makes it difficult to select a change scenario that changes to an icon.
Also, if you have not won the jackpot, that is, if you are lost and change to the red character icon, the change scenario that changes to the red character icon at the time of winning than if you won the jackpot and change to the red character icon. Can be set to a selection rate (%) that is difficult to select.

Further, in the present embodiment, when determining the hold icon change pattern, the decision is made regardless of the current number of holds and the winning of the jackpot, but the decision is made by referring to the current number of holdings and the winning of the jackpot. May be good. Specifically, one hold icon from a plurality of hold icon change patterns based on the mode of the hold icon change in this variation effect, the current number of holds, the winning of the jackpot, and the selection rate (%). The change pattern may be determined.

In this way, when determining the hold icon change pattern by referring to the current number of holds and the winning of the jackpot, if the jackpot is won and the red character icon changes, the current number of holds is "1" or ". The selection rate (%) may be set so that "normal change pattern 01" is more easily selected as the hold icon change pattern in the case of "3" or "4" than in the case of "2".
In other words, if you win a jackpot and change to a red character icon, the hold icon change pattern is better when the current number of holds is "1" or "2" than when it is "3" or "4". It can be said that the selection rate (%) is difficult to select as “normal change pattern 01”.
In addition, if the jackpot is not won, that is, if the jackpot is lost and the icon changes to the red character icon, the "normal change pattern 01" is used as the hold icon change pattern rather than the case where the jackpot is won and the red character icon is changed. ] Can be set to a selection rate (%) that is difficult to select.

As described above, when the change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01 (change effect generated at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command) change to the red character icon, the current number of holds is "1". "3" or "4" has a higher expectation of winning a big hit than "2", so it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. Here, the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and different parts will be described.

In the second embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 39A, a special symbol TZ that is variablely displayed in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol is provided in the lower right corner of the display unit of the first image display device 70. It differs from the first embodiment in that a special symbol display area for displaying is provided.

Further, on the left end of the display unit of the first image display device 70, a first reserved number display area 70E for displaying a first reserved number indicating the current first special symbol reserved number (U1) and a current first reserved number display area 70E. 2 It is also different from the first embodiment in that a second reserved number display area 70F for displaying a second reserved number indicating the special symbol reserved number (U2) is provided.

The first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number displayed in the second hold number display area 70F correspond to the first hold information, and the first hold icon display area. The first hold icon displayed on the 70B and the second hold icon displayed on the second hold icon display area 70D correspond to the second hold information, and the icon displayed on the icon display area 70C is the execution information. Corresponds to.

(Specific example when variable production is started from waiting for customers)
A specific example when the variation effect is started from the customer waiting state will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 40. 38 is a timing chart in which the variation effect is started from the customer waiting state, and FIGS. 39 (a) to (f) and FIGS. 40 (g) to (k) are FIGS. 38 (a) to (k). It is a figure which shows the production example corresponding to.

First, the timing of T0 is the timing of the 0th frame after the customer waiting state is started. At this timing, the subtraction of the waiting time (30 seconds) for starting the customer waiting demonstration effect is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed. Further, "0" is displayed in the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number display area 70F, and the hold icon and the icon TH are not displayed.

The timing of T1 is the timing when the first special symbol hold number (U1) increases from "0" to "1" (fourth frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number and the non-animated increase display of the first hold icon (completed in one frame) are performed, and the first generation notification sound which is the notification sound when the icon is generated is performed. Output starts.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39B, in the first image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E changes from "0" to "1". At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed in the normal size on the first display unit 70B1. Further, the first generation notification sound (picot) is output from the voice output device 9.

The timing of T2 is the timing when the first special symbol hold number (U1) decreases from "1" to "0" and the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol) by the normal variation pattern is started (start of the customer waiting state). 5th frame from). At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, the reduction display of the first hold number by non-animation, and the change display (decrease display) of the first hold icon to the icon by animation are started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), in the first image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E changes from "1" to "0". At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 displayed on the first display unit 70B1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display area 70C. Further, the reduced display is started in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol), and the special symbol TZ starts scrolling.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 10th frame after the output of the first generation notification sound is started (14th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the output of the first generation notification sound ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), in the first image display device 70, the movement (shift) of the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 to the icon display area 70C is continued, and the effect is produced. The reduced display of the symbol 70a continues.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 20th frame after the start of the change display (decrease display) of the first hold icon (25th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the change display of the first hold icon ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), in the first image display device 70, the first hold icon H11 moved from the first display unit 70B1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C. At the same time as the icon TH, the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 40th frame after the start of the variation effect (45th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), in the first image display device 70, following the scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the left variable display area, the central variable display is displayed. Scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the area is started.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 50th frame after the start of the variation effect (55th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (g), in the first image display device 70, following the scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area, the right variable display is displayed. Scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the area is started, and the effect symbol 70a is scrolled in all the variable display areas.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 225th frame after the start of the variation effect (230th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (h), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "3" is temporarily stopped (becomes a swaying state) in the variable display area on the left side. The scrolling of the effect symbol 70a continues in the variable display area on the center and the right side.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 255th frame from the start of the variation effect (260th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (i), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "5" is temporarily stopped (becomes a swaying state) in the variable display area on the right side. The scrolling of the effect symbol 70a continues in the variable display area in the center.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 285th frame after the start of the variation effect (the 290th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (j), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "6" is temporarily stopped (in a swaying state) in the central variable display area, and is lost. The combination of the effect symbols 70a indicating that there is is displayed.

The timing of T10 is the timing of the 300th frame after the start of the variation effect (the 305th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a and the variable display of the special symbol TZ end.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (k), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a temporarily stopped in the left middle right variable display area is stopped and displayed, and the special symbol TZ is produced. The stop display is made with the same combination "365" as the symbol 70a. Further, the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

In this way, when the number of special symbol hold increases (changes from "0" to "1") while waiting for customers, the increase display by non-animation of the hold number and hold icon is the shortest for one frame. Since it ends in a period (time), it is possible to immediately shift to a variable effect (decrease display of the hold number and change display of the hold icon) so as not to be delayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the occurrence notification sound output in synchronization with the start of the increase display of the hold number and the hold icon is until the timing (frame update) after the end of the increase display of the hold number and the hold icon (frame update). Since it continues, it is possible to make the player surely recognize that the number of special symbols reserved has increased, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the number of special symbol reservations is reduced (changes from "1" to "0"), the reduction display of the hold number by non-animation and the change display of the hold icon by animation to the icon are executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player surely recognize that the number of special symbols reserved has decreased, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, since the timing when the decrease display of the hold number is completed (frame update) is earlier than the timing when the change display of the hold icon to the icon is completed (frame update), the special symbol is held. While producing a change in the number, it becomes easier for the player to understand that the number of special symbols held has decreased due to the reserved number, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the effect symbol does not scroll (it is not updated to the next effect symbol) until the change display of the hold icon to the icon is completed, and the effect symbol is completed at the timing when the change display of the hold icon is completed (frame update). Since scrolling (update to the next effect symbol) is started, it becomes easier to grasp the progress of the game that the variable effect is started after the hold memory is reduced, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Become.

In addition, when the number of special symbol hold increases (changes from "0" to "1") while waiting for customers, the increase display of the hold icon is not executed non-animated, but rather than the increase display of the hold number. The animation may be executed over a plurality of frames (for example, 5 frames) so as to continue for a long time. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the increase in the number of special symbol reservations, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Also, instead of starting the decrease display of the hold number and the change display (decrease display) of the hold icon to the icon at the same timing (frame update), the decrease display of the hold number is completed (frame update). If it is faster, you can start either one first. By doing so, it is possible to grasp at an early stage that the number of special symbol reservations has decreased while improving the degree of freedom in display control, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Also, instead of starting scrolling of the effect symbol (update to the next effect symbol) at the timing when the change display of the hold icon is completed (frame update) (start is delayed than usual), the change display of the hold icon is displayed. The scrolling of the effect symbol (update to the next effect symbol) may be started shortly before the completion (frame update).

(Specific example when the number of holds increases during variable production)
With reference to FIGS. 41 to 42, a specific example when the number of holds increases during the fluctuation effect will be described. 41 is a timing chart in which the number of reservations increases during the fluctuation effect, and FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (c) are diagrams showing an example of the effect corresponding to FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (c).

First, the timing of T1 is the timing that is the 50th frame after the fluctuation effect by the normal fluctuation pattern is started. At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are scrolled (moved downward). Further, "0" is displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E and the second reserved number display area 70F, and the icon (CD icon) TH is displayed.

The timing of T2 is the timing when the number of reserved first special symbols (U1) increases from "0" to "1" (60th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number and the increase display by the animation of the first hold icon are started, and the output of the first generation notification sound which is the notification sound when the icon is generated is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42B, in the first image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E changes from “0” to “1”. At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1 in an extremely small size, and the enlarged display is started. Further, the first generation notification sound (picot) is output from the voice output device 9.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 10th frame after the start of the increase display of the first hold icon (70th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon ends, and the output of the first generation notification sound ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), in the first image display device 70, the enlarged display of the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 is completed and the normal size is used. Is displayed.

In this way, when the number of special symbol hold increases, the increase display by non-animation of the hold number and the increase display by the animation of the hold icon are executed, so that the player can tell that the number of special symbol hold has increased. It is possible to surely recognize the game and improve the fun of the game.

Also, since the timing when the increase display of the hold number is completed (frame update) is earlier than the timing when the increase display of the hold icon is completed (frame update), the number of special symbol hold changes. While producing this, it becomes easier for the player to understand that the number of special symbols held has increased due to the holding numbers, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the number of special symbol reservations increases during the execution of the variable effect, the increase display of the hold icon is executed for a longer period than when the number of special symbol reservations increases while waiting for customers. Therefore, it is possible to make the player surely recognize that the number of special symbol reservations has increased, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the occurrence notification sound output in synchronization with the start of the increase display of the hold number and the hold icon ends in synchronization with the timing when the increase display of the hold icon ends (frame update), so that the number of special symbol hold is reduced. It is possible to effectively produce the increased number and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, since the period related to the increase display of the hold icon (10 frames) is shorter than the period related to the change display of the hold icon to the icon (20 frames), the variable effect is started. It can be emphasized and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

If the increase display of the hold number and the increase display of the hold icon are not started at the same timing (frame update), but the timing when the increase display of the hold number is completed (frame update) is earlier, whichever? May start first. By doing so, it is possible to grasp at an early stage that the number of special symbol reservations has increased while improving the degree of freedom in display control, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the period related to the increase display of the hold icon may be longer than the period related to the change display of the hold icon to the icon, instead of shortening the period related to the increase display of the hold icon. By doing so, it is possible to emphasize that the number of special symbol reservations has increased, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, instead of shortening the period related to the increase display of the hold icon than the period related to the change display of the hold icon to the icon, both periods may be the same length.

(Specific example when the number of reservations increases immediately after the decrease)
A specific example of the case where the number of reservations increases immediately after the decrease will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 44. FIG. 43 is a timing chart in which the number of reservations increases immediately after the decrease, and FIGS. 44 (a) to 44 (f) are diagrams showing an example of an effect corresponding to FIGS. 43 (a) to (f).

First, the timing of T0 is the timing of the fifth frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed. At this timing, the stop display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbols 70a and the special symbol TZ of “4”, “6”, and “8” indicating the loss are stopped and displayed. ing. Further, "2" is displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E, and "0" is displayed in the second reserved number display area 70F. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1, the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2, and the icon TH is not displayed. It is in a state.

The timing of T1 is the timing at which the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol) by the normal variation pattern is started (20th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, the reduction display of the first hold number by non-animation, the change display of the first hold icon by animation to the icon, and the reduction by animation of the first hold icon. The display starts.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), in the first image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E changes from "2" to "1". .. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 displayed on the first display unit 70B1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display area 70C, and is displayed on the second display unit 70B2. 1 The hold icon (CD icon) H12 starts moving (shifting) toward the first display unit 70B1. Further, the reduced display is started in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol), and the special symbol TZ starts scrolling.

The timing of T2 is the timing when the number of reserved first special symbols (U1) increases from "1" to "2" (30th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number is started, but since the change display and decrease display of the first hold icon are being executed, the increase display of the first hold icon and the notification when the icon is generated are being executed. The output of the generation notification sound, which is a sound, will be on standby.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), in the first image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E changes from "1" to "2". At the same time, the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 20th frame after the change display and the decrease display of the first hold icon are started (40th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the change display and the decrease display of the first hold icon end. In addition, the increase display by the animation of the first hold icon that has been waiting is started, and the output of the first generation notification sound, which is the notification sound when the icon is generated, is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), in the first image display device 70, the first hold icon H11 moved from the first display unit 70B1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C. At the same time as the icon TH, the first hold icon H12 moved from the second display unit 70B2 is located at the center of the first display unit 70B1, and the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H13 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2 in an extremely small size to start the enlarged display, and the output of the first generation notification sound (picot) from the voice output device 9 is started. To.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the fifth frame after the increase display of the first hold icon is started (the 45th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon and the output of the first generation notification sound continue.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), in the first image display device 70, the first hold icon (CD icon) H13 is displayed in a small size on the second display unit 70B2, and the enlarged display is continued. At the same time, the output of the first generated notification sound (picot) from the voice output device 9 continues. Further, scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the variable display area on the left side is started.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 10th frame after the increase display of the first hold icon is started (the 50th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon ends, and the output of the first generation notification sound ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (f), in the first image display device 70, the enlarged display of the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 is completed and the normal size is used. Is displayed. Further, scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area is started.

In this way, if the number of special symbols held increases during the execution of the change display of the hold icon to the icon and the decrease display of the hold icon, the change display and the decrease display are completed (frame update). Since the increase display of the hold number is started even before the timing, the player can be made to recognize that the number of special symbol hold has increased even while the change display and the decrease display of the hold icon are being executed. , It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, if the number of special symbols held increases during the execution of the change display of the hold icon to the icon and the decrease display of the hold icon, the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound are waited (restricted). When the change display and decrease display of the hold icon are completed (frame update), the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound are started, so that it is difficult to grasp the transition of the number of special symbol hold. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, instead of outputting the occurrence notification sound in synchronization with the increase display of the hold icon executed after the increase display of the hold number, the occurrence notification sound is output in synchronization with the increase display of the hold number. May be good.

Also, at the timing when the change display and decrease display of the hold icon are completed (frame update), the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound are not started (start is delayed than usual), but the change of the hold icon. The increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound may be started shortly before the display and decrease display are completed (frame update). By doing so, it is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to grasp the transition of the number of special symbols reserved, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, even if the number of special symbols held increases during the increase display of the hold icon, the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound are waited (restricted) as in the case of the change display or decrease display of the hold icon. On the other hand, the increase display of the hold number may be started, and the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound may be started at the timing when the increase display of the hold icon is completed (frame update).

(Specific example when the number of holds increases during a specific reach production)
With reference to FIGS. 45 to 46, a specific example when the number of holds increases during the specific reach effect will be described. 45 is a timing chart in which the number of holds increases during the specific reach effect, and FIGS. 46 (a) to 46 (f) are diagrams showing an example of the effect corresponding to FIGS. 45 (a) to (f). ..

First, the timing of T1 is the timing of the 400th frame after the variation effect by the SP reach variation pattern is started. At this timing, the normal reach effect executed before the SP reach effect and the variable display of the special symbol TZ continue.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46A, in the first image display device 70, the effect symbols 70a of "7" are temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas, and the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the central variable display area. The variable display of 70a continues. Further, "1" is displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E, and "0" is displayed in the second reserved number display area 70F. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1, and the icon (CD icon) TH is displayed.

The timing of T2 is the 90th frame from the start of the normal reach effect (430th frame after the start of the variable effect). At this timing, the development production for developing into the SP reach production is started.

Specifically, in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "7" temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas and the effect symbol 70a scrolling in the central variable display area move to the upper left of the screen. Start moving and reducing the display.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 15th frame after the start of the development effect (the 445th frame after the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the development production to develop into the SP reach production continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "7" temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas and the central variable display area are scrolled. The effect symbol 70a is displayed at a position near the upper left of the screen, and is displayed in a size smaller than the normal size.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 30th frame after the start of the development effect (the 460th frame after the start of the variation effect). At this timing, while the development production ends, the SP reach production starts.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a in the left, middle, and right variable display areas is displayed in a reduced size in the upper left of the screen and in the center of the screen. The confrontation production in which the ally character C2 and the enemy character C3 confront each other is started. Further, the hold icon (here, the hold icon display area 70B, the second hold icon display area 70D) is displayed in the hold icon display area (first hold icon display area 70B, second hold icon display area 70D), leaving the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C. The first hold icon only) is hidden together with the hold icon display area. Further, the special symbol TZ is in the reach state with the same "7" symbol as the effect symbol 70a.

The timing of T5 is the timing when the number of reserved first special symbols (U1) increases from "1" to "2" (the 820th frame after the start of the variable effect). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number is started, but since the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) is being executed, the increase display of the first hold icon at this timing or when the icon is generated. The generation notification sound, which is the notification sound, is not output.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), in the first image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E changes from "1" to "2". At the same time, the final production of the confrontation production (decision production for notifying whether or not it is a big hit) is being executed.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 420th frame after the start of the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) (the 880th frame after the start of the variable effect). At this timing, the result of the final production (decision production) of the confrontation production is derived.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), in the first image display device 70, the effect that the ally character C2 wins over the enemy character C3 is performed, and the effect symbol 70a that is reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen is displayed. Temporarily stops (becomes a swaying state) with a combination (“777”) indicating that is a big hit.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 450th frame after the start of the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) (the 910th frame after the start of the variable effect). At this timing, the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) ends, and the return display and the increase display of the first hold icon by non-animation are performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen is enlarged and displayed in the center of the screen and temporarily stopped (swayed state). become). Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is redisplayed on the first display unit 70B1, and the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2 in a normal size.

Finally, the effect symbol 70a temporarily stopped in the left, middle, and right variable display areas is stopped and displayed, and the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed in the same combination as the effect symbol 70a, "777". Further, the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

In this way, if the number of special symbol hold increases during the execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), the hold number will be changed even before the timing when the specific effect ends (frame update). Since the increase display is started, it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

In addition, when the number of special symbol hold increases during the execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), the execution of the increase display of the hold icon is waited (restricted), and the specific effect ends (reduced display). Since the increase display of the hold icon is started at the timing when the loss effect symbol or the jackpot effect symbol is enlarged (displayed) (frame update), it is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to grasp the transition of the number of special symbol hold, and improve the interest of the game. It is possible to make it.

In addition, when the increase display of the hold icon is started at the timing when the specific effect (SP reach effect) ends, the increase display of the hold icon by non-animation completed in one frame is performed, so that the timing when the number of special symbol hold increases. Even if there is an extreme difference between the timing of executing the increase display of the hold icon and the hold icon, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the increase display of the hold icon is started at the timing when the specific effect (SP reach effect) ends, the generation notification sound is not output, so the number of special symbol hold increases at the timing when the specific effect ends due to the generation notification sound. It becomes difficult to misunderstand that it was done, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Even if the number of special symbols held increases more than once during the execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), while the increase display of the hold number is executed, the execution of the increase display of the hold icon is waited (restricted). However, it is advisable to collectively execute the increase display of the hold icon by the amount increased at the timing when the specific effect is completed (frame update) in one frame.

In addition, when the number of special symbol hold increases during the execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), the generation notification sound is output in synchronization with the increase display of the hold number instead of not outputting the generation notification sound. May be good.

Further, although the SP reach effect is exemplified as the specific effect, the SPSP reach effect may be included in the specific effect, or the full rotation reach effect may be included in the specific effect.

(Specific example when the number of holds increases or decreases before and after the end of the specific game state)
A specific example when the number of holdings increases or decreases before and after the end of the specific gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 49. 47 is a timing chart in which the number of reservations increases / decreases before and after the end of the specific gaming state, and FIGS. 48 (a) to (f) and FIGS. 49 (g) to (i) are FIGS. 47 (a) to (i). It is a figure which shows the production example corresponding to i).

First, the timing of T1 is the timing of the 400th frame after the last (100th) variation effect in the specific gaming state is started. At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48A, "1" is displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E, and "4" is displayed in the second reserved number display area 70F. Further, the first hold icon display area 70B is erased, and the second hold icons (CD icons) H21 to H24 are displayed on the first display units 70D1 to the fourth display units 70D4 of the second hold icon display area 70D, respectively. The icon TH is displayed. Further, the number of variable effects that can be executed in the specific game state (here, "0 remaining times") is displayed at the upper part of the screen, and the game ball is displayed at the upper right of the screen toward the right area of the game area 5a. A right-handed image MU prompting to fire is displayed.

The timing of T2 is the timing when the number of reserved first special symbols (U1) increases from "1" to "2" (the 415th frame after the start of the variable effect). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold number by non-animation is started, but since the first hold icon display area 70B is erased, it is an increase display of the first hold icon and a notification sound when the icon is generated. The generation notification sound will not be output.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), in the first image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E changes from "1" to "2". At the same time, the scrolling of the effect symbol 70a continues.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 430th frame after the start of the variation effect. At this timing, the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed in the variable display area on the left, middle, and right is temporarily stopped at the same time.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "285" is temporarily stopped (in a swaying state) in the variable display area on the left, middle, and right. The combination of the effect symbols 70a indicating that the image is lost is displayed.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 15th frame after the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped (the 445th frame after the variation effect is started). At this timing, a result display showing the result of the game during a predetermined advantageous period (while the jackpot game and the specific game state continue) is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), in the first image display device 70, the background image HG is darkened, and during the “special time end” indicating the end of the specific gaming state and the predetermined advantageous period. The number of big hit games executed The characters "big hit x 1" are displayed. In addition, the temporarily stopped effect symbol 70a is reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 15th frame after the start of the result display (the 460th frame after the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the result display continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (e), in the first image display device 70, the characters "TOTAL 1200pt" indicating the number of game balls acquired (paid out) during a predetermined advantageous period are displayed. It is additionally displayed.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 30th frame after the start of the result display (the 475th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a and the variable display of the special symbol TZ end.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (f), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a temporarily stopped at the upper left of the screen moves to the center of the screen to stop and display, and the special symbol TZ is displayed. The stop display is made with the same combination "285" as the effect symbol 70a. Further, the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

The timing of T7 is the timing (490th frame from the start of the variation effect) when the last (100th) variation effect in the specific gaming state ends and the first variation effect in the normal game state starts. At this timing, variable display of the effect symbol 70a and special symbol TZ, reduction display of the second hold number by non-animation, change display of the second hold icon by animation to the icon, reduction display by animation of the second hold icon, The non-animated return display of the first hold icon and the non-animated increase display of the first hold icon are started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (g), in the first image display device 70, the second reserved number displayed in the second reserved number display area 70F changes from “4” to “3”. At the same time, the second hold icon (CD icon) H21 displayed on the first display unit 70D1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display area 70C, and the second display unit 70D2 to the fourth display unit 70D4. The second hold icon (CD icon) H22 to H24 displayed in the above starts moving (shifting) toward the adjacent display unit.

Further, the first hold icon display area is restored and the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is returned and displayed on the first display unit 70B1, and the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2. It is displayed in normal size. Further, the reduced display is started in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol), and the special symbol TZ starts scrolling. Further, in the upper left of the screen, a left-handed image HU urging the player to launch the game ball toward the left side area of the game area 5a is displayed.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 20th frame after the start of the change display and the decrease display of the second hold icon (510th frame from the start of the previous variation effect). At this timing, the change display and the decrease display of the second hold icon end.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (h), in the first image display device 70, the second hold icon H21 moved from the first display unit 70D1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C. At the same time as the icon TH, the second hold icons H22 to H24 moved from the second display unit 70D2 to the fourth display unit 70D4 are located at the center of the adjacent display unit, and the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 10th frame after the change display and the decrease display of the second hold icon are completed (520th frame from the start of the previous variation effect). At this timing, scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (i), in the first image display device 70, following the scrolling of the effect symbol 70a in the left variable display area, the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area Scrolling (moving downward) is started.

In this way, when the first special symbol hold number (U1) increases during the specific game state, the increase display of the first hold icon is waited (restricted), while the increase display of the first hold number is started. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the number of special symbol reservations has increased even during the execution of the specific effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the number of first special symbol hold (U1) increases during the specific game state, the increase display of the first hold icon is performed at the timing when the specific game state (last variation effect in) ends (frame update). Therefore, even if the increase display of the first reserved number executed before that is overlooked, it is possible to recognize that the number of the first special symbol reserved has increased, and the interest of the game is improved. It becomes possible.

In addition, when the increase display of the first hold icon is started at the timing when the specific game state (the last variation effect in) ends, the increase display of the hold icon by non-animation completed in one frame is performed, so that the special symbol is held. Even if there is an extreme difference between the timing when the number increases and the timing when the increase display of the hold icon is executed, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the increase display of the hold icon is started at the timing when the specific game state (the last fluctuation effect in) ends, the generation notification sound is not output, so the special symbol is displayed at the timing when the generation notification sound ends the specific game state. It becomes difficult to misunderstand that the number of holdings has increased, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the effect symbol does not scroll (it is not updated to the next effect symbol) until the change display of the hold icon to the icon is completed, and the effect symbol is completed at the timing when the change display of the hold icon is completed (frame update). Since scrolling (update to the next effect symbol) is started, it becomes easier to grasp the progress of the effect during the variable effect, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Even if the number of held 1st special symbols increases more than once during the specific game state, the increase display of the hold number is executed, while the execution of the increase display of the hold icon is waited for (restricted). It suffices to collectively execute the increase display of the hold icon by the amount increased at the timing when the specific game state (the last variation effect in) ends (frame update) in one frame.

Further, when the number of first special symbol reservations increases during the specific game state, the generation notification sound may be output in synchronization with the increase display of the reservation number instead of not outputting the generation notification sound.

In the present embodiment, the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D are set (displayed) in the normal gaming state, but the second hold icon display area 70D is set (displayed). Instead, only the first hold icon display area 70B may be set (displayed).

Further, in the present embodiment, the icon display area 70C is set (displayed) regardless of whether or not a specific effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) is executed during the variable effect. However, the icon may be hidden without setting (displaying) the icon display area 70C during the execution of the specific effect, or the icon display area 70C may not be set (displayed) during the execution of the specific effect. The icon may be hidden.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first reserved number display area 70E and the second reserved number display area 70F are set (displayed) in the first image display device 70, but are set (displayed) in the second image display device 71. ), Or it may be set (displayed) on a dedicated display device (for example, 7-segment LED, dot matrix, dedicated LED, etc.) different from the image display device. Then, when setting to a dedicated LED, it is preferable to display the number of special symbol reservations depending on the lighting color and lighting / blinking mode of the LED.

◆ The gaming machine (1) of the present invention has a gaming board (game board unit 5) having a ball passing region (502) through which a gaming ball can pass, a light emitting region (263, 275, 276), and a non-light emitting region. A gaming machine including a light guide plate (first light guide plate 501a, second light guide plate 501b) and a superimposing region on which the ball passing region and the light guide plate overlap, and the light emitting region is the superimposing region. The gist is that it is provided so as not to obstruct the visibility of the game ball passing through.

In the conventional gaming machine, when the starting condition is satisfied, the determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. Then, when the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, and the variation effect according to the result of the determination is executed, and when the variation effect becomes a special result, the special game is executed. Some such gaming machines display a reserved image corresponding to undetermined determination information (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-33530). In addition, the gaming machine improves the interest of the game by changing the normal reserved image into a reserved image in a display mode suggesting that the variation effect may have a special result. However, there is still room for improvement in the above-mentioned gaming machine in order to improve the interest of the game.

As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and the command from the main control means are used. In a gaming machine provided with a secondary control means (effect control unit 130 m) for controlling the production of a game based on the above, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. The determination means (main CPU 110a) to be performed and the holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding the right of the judgment are provided, and the slave control means holds a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the holding right. A predetermined notification effect (icon generation (change)) is given to the image display means (display / voice control unit 140) to be displayed on the display means (first image display device 70) and the effect means (voice output device 9) during the progress of the game. An effect executing means (display / voice control unit 140) for executing a notification sound) is provided, and the image display means is configured to update an image to be displayed on the display means at a predetermined frame update timing. , It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect) for changing from the hold image to a special hold image indicating the possibility of performing the special game, and the change effect is transmitted from the main control means. The first change effect (change effect at the time of winning) executed at the frame update timing in response to the reception of the command (starting port winning designation command) indicating that the said right has been generated, and the said transmission from the main control means. The second change effect (normal change pattern 02, character action change pattern 01, and symbol action change pattern 01) executed at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the command (variation pattern specification command) indicating the determination result is performed. Including, the effect executing means starts the notification effect at the frame update timing at which the first change effect is started, and performs the notification effect at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing at which the first change effect ends. I'm trying to finish. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a second configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and the command from the main control means are used. In a gaming machine provided with a secondary control means (effect control unit 130 m) for controlling the production of a game based on the above, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A determination means (main CPU 110a) to be performed, a holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding the right of the determination, and a variation control means for displaying the symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the symbol based on the result of the determination. , And the slave control means displays an image display means (display / voice control unit 140) for displaying a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the held right on the display means (first image display device 70). The image is provided with an effect executing means (display / voice control unit 140) for causing the effect means (voice output device 9) to execute a predetermined notification effect (icon generation (change) notification sound) in the progress of the game. The display means is configured to update the image to be displayed on the display means at each predetermined frame update timing, and changes from the hold image to a special hold image indicating the possibility of performing the special game. It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect), and the change effect responds to the reception of a command (variation pattern designation command) indicating that the variation display of the symbol transmitted from the main control means is started. At a predetermined frame update timing after receiving a first change effect (normal change pattern 01) executed at the frame update timing and a command (variation pattern designation command) indicating the result of the determination transmitted from the main control means. The effect executing means includes the second change effect (normal change pattern 02, character action change pattern 01, and symbol action change pattern 01) to be executed, and the effect execution means is described at the frame update timing when the first change effect is started. The notification effect is started, and the notification effect is ended at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing at which the first change effect ends. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a third configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and the command from the main control means are used. In a gaming machine provided with a secondary control means (effect control unit 130 m) for controlling the production of a game based on the above, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A determination means (main CPU 110a) to be performed, a holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding the right of the determination, and a variation control means (main RAM 110c) for displaying the symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the symbol based on the result of the determination. The subordinate control means includes a main CPU 110a), and the slave control means corresponds to a pre-judgment pending image (holding icon) corresponding to the reserved right and the right after the determination is made for the right. An image display means (display / voice control unit 140) for displaying the pending image (corresponding icon) after the determination to be performed on the display means (first image display device 70), and an effect means (voice output device 9) in the progress of the game. The image display means is provided with an effect execution means (display / voice control unit 140) for executing a predetermined notification effect (icon generation (change) notification sound), and the image display means displays the display every time a predetermined frame update timing is reached. It is configured to update the image to be displayed on the means, and changes from the pre-judgment hold image or the post-judgment hold image to a pre-judgment special hold image or a post-judgment special hold image indicating the possibility of performing the special game. It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect), and the change effect is a frame corresponding to a command (variation pattern designation command) transmitted from the main control means when the variation display of the symbol starts. A predetermined frame update after receiving the first change effect (normal change pattern 01) executed at the update timing and the command (variation pattern designation command) indicating the result of the determination transmitted from the main control means. The effect executing means includes a second change effect (normal change pattern 02, character action change pattern 01, and symbol action change pattern 01) to be executed at the timing, and the effect execution means is a frame update timing at which the first change effect is started. The notification effect is started at, and the notification effect is ended at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing at which the first change effect ends. The case of changing to an image is the second change. The rate at which the conversion effect is executed is high. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and the command from the main control means are used. In a gaming machine provided with a secondary control means (effect control unit 130 m) for controlling the production of a game based on the above, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. The determination means (main CPU 110a) to be performed, the holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding a predetermined number of the judgment rights, and the slave control means are holding images (holding icons) corresponding to the holding rights. ) Is displayed on the display means (first image display device 70), and a predetermined notification effect (icon generation (icon generation (icon generation)) is performed on the effect means (audio output device 9) during the progress of the game. An effect executing means (display / voice control unit 140) for executing a change) notification sound) is provided, and the image display means updates an image to be displayed on the display means every time a predetermined frame update timing is reached. It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect) that is configured and changes from the hold image to a special hold image indicating the possibility of performing the special game, and the change effect is reserved. The first change effect (1st change effect) to be executed at the frame update timing according to the command (start opening prize designation command, variation pattern designation command, special symbol storage designation command) transmitted from the main control means when the number of the rights changes. A first to be executed at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving a command (variation pattern designation command) indicating the result of the determination transmitted from the main control means and the change effect at the time of winning, the normal change pattern 01). The display mode of the special reserved image includes the first display mode (blue character icon) and the first display mode, including the two change effects (normal change pattern 02, character action change pattern 01, and symbol action change pattern 01). It has a second display mode (red character icon) that is more likely to perform the special game than the display mode, and the effect executing means performs the notification effect at the frame update timing when the first change effect is started. When the notification effect is ended at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing when the first change effect is started and the second change effect is executed rather than when the first change effect is executed. Is more likely to change to the second display mode, and in the first change effect. When changing to the second display mode, the special game is performed when the number of reserved rights is a second number larger than the first number than when the number is the first number. I'm trying to be more likely. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

The "special hold image" and "special hold image before judgment" are those whose shape is changed from the normal hold icon, those whose color is changed, and those whose color indicates the degree of expectation of winning a big hit around the hold icon. An effect is displayed, a character showing the expectation of winning a big hit is displayed around (nearby) the hold icon, and a character image (for example, "SP") suggesting an effect to be executed around (near) the hold icon. , "Pseudo-ren", etc.) are included.

In addition, the "special hold image after judgment" is an image in which the shape is changed from the normal icon, a color is changed, and an effect of a color indicating the degree of expectation of winning a big hit is displayed around the icon. A character that displays a character indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit is displayed around (nearby) the icon, and a character image (for example, "SP" or "pseudo-ream") that suggests an effect to be executed is displayed around (near) the icon. ) Is included.

Further, the "first display mode" includes a special icon (blinking CD icon), a blue character icon, a green character icon, and the like.
Further, the "second display mode" includes a red character icon, a rainbow character icon, and the like.

Further, the "post-judgment hold image" and the "post-judgment special hold image" are displayed from the start to the end of the variation effect, displayed only for a predetermined period after the start of the variation effect, and the variation. The specific period (SP reach, SPSP reach, etc.) during the production includes those whose display is erased.

In the conventional gaming machine, the determination information acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied is stored as a hold memory, and based on the determination information, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the determination result is used. It is common to perform variable effects based on this. In such a gaming machine, an increase display or a decrease display of the hold image corresponding to each of the hold storage is performed, or an execution image corresponding to the hold storage in which the variation effect is executed is displayed. There was something that made the player grasp the progress of the game (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-08225). However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is difficult to immediately grasp the reserved storage number when the reserved storage number changes.

As a first configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as a hold storage are provided. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and a hold number. The image display means includes information display means capable of displaying a second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages, and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing (1 / 30 ms). The display image is updated every time, and when the number of the reserved storages decreases, the information display means can execute the reduced display of the first reserved information and the reduced display of the second reserved information, and the first 2 Decrease display of the first hold information (to 1 subtracted hold number) rather than the frame update timing at which the decrease display of the hold information (movement to the center of the adjacent display unit in the hold icon display area) is completed. The frame update timing when the update) is completed is earlier. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

As a second configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as a hold storage are provided. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and a hold number. The image display means includes information display means capable of displaying a second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages, and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing (1 / 30 ms). The display image is updated every time, and when the number of the reserved storages decreases, the information display means executes the reduced display of the first reserved information and the second reserved information from which the variation effect is started (the relevant). A frame in which a change display that changes to an icon) can be executed, and a change display (movement from the hold icon display area to the center of the icon display area) of the second hold information to the execution information is completed. The frame update timing at which the reduction display of the first hold information (update to the hold number subtracted by 1) is completed is earlier than the update timing. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

As a third configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). , A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as reserved storage. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and a first hold information (hold number). The image display means includes information display means capable of displaying a second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages, and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing (1 / 30 ms). The display image is updated every time, and when the number of the reserved storages decreases, the information display means can execute the reduced display of the first reserved information and the reduced display of the second reserved information, and the reserved information can be executed. When the number of memories increases, the increase display of the first hold information and the increase display of the second hold information can be executed, and the number of the hold memories increases during the decrease display of the second hold information. In this case, even before the frame update timing at which the decrease display of the second hold information (movement to the center of the adjacent display unit in the hold icon display area) is completed, the increase display of the first hold information is performed. (Update to the reserved number added by 1) is started. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). , A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as reserved storage. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and a hold number. The image display means includes information display means capable of displaying a second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages, and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing (1 / 30 ms). The display image is updated every time, and when the number of the reserved storages decreases, the information display means executes the reduced display of the first reserved information and the second reserved information from which the variable display is started (the relevant). It is possible to execute the change display to be changed to the icon), and when the number of the reserved memories increases, the increased display of the first reserved information and the increased display of the second reserved information can be executed, and the first 2 If the number of reserved memories increases during the change display of the reserved information, the frame update that completes the reduced display of the second reserved information (movement from the reserved icon display area to the center of the icon display area). Even before the timing, the increase display of the first hold information (update to the hold number added by 1) is started. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

As a fifth configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). , A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as reserved storage. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and a hold number. The image display means includes information display means capable of displaying a second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages, and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing (1 / 30 ms). The display image is updated every time, and when the number of the reserved storages increases, the information display means can execute the increased display of the first reserved information and the increased display of the second reserved information, and the variation. If the number of hold memories increases during the execution of the effect, the frame update that completes the increase display of the second hold information (enlargement of the hold icon additionally displayed in the hold icon display area to the normal size). The frame update timing at which the increase display of the first hold information (update to the hold number added by 1) is completed is earlier than the timing. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

As a sixth configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as a hold storage are provided. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and a hold number. The information display means capable of displaying the second hold information (hold icon) indicating the identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages is provided, and the variable effect executing means is the special game during the execution of the variable effect. It is possible to execute a specific effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) that is expected to be executed, and the information display means increases the display of the first hold information when the number of hold memories increases. , The increase display of the second hold information is possible, and when the number of the hold memories increases during the execution of the specific effect, the increase display of the first hold information (to the added hold number by 1). Update) is executed, but the increase display of the second hold information is not executed until a predetermined condition is satisfied (the specific effect is completed, the lost effect symbol or the jackpot effect symbol that has been reduced and displayed is enlarged and displayed). ing. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

As a seventh configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). , A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as reserved storage, and a normal game state. The subordinate control means includes a game state control means capable of controlling a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and the slave control means displays a variation effect according to the result of the determination as an image display means (image). The variable effect executing means that can be executed by the display device), the first hold information (hold number) indicating the number of the hold storage, and the second hold information (hold icon) indicating the identifier corresponding to each of the hold storage. The information display means can execute an increase display of the first hold information and an increase display of the second hold information when the number of the hold storage increases. Yes, the storage means stores the determination information based on the establishment of the first acquisition condition (entry of the game ball into the first start port) as the first reserved storage, and the establishment of the second acquisition condition (second start). The determination information based on the entry of the game ball into the mouth) is stored as the second hold storage, and when the number of the first hold storage increases in the specific game state, the increase display of the first hold information (1). (Update to the added hold number) is executed, but the increase display of the second hold information is not executed until a predetermined condition is satisfied (the last variation effect in the specific game state is completed and the normal game state is restored). It has become like. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment 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.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is to shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of all the jackpot games, but the gaming ball has passed through a specific area in a specific round game of the jackpot game. In this case, it may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game.

In addition, if the player shifts to the high-probability gaming state after the end of all jackpot games and wins the fall lottery executed at the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the high-probability gaming state, the high-probability gaming state is terminated and the normal game state is normally executed. It may be a gaming machine that returns to the gaming state.

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

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. However, it may be a gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed at the same time (in parallel).

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 the meaning equivalent to the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 ... Game machine 5 ... Game board unit (game board) 263 ... Light emitting area 275 ... Light emitting area 276 ... Light emitting area 501a ... First light guide plate 501b ... Second light guide plate

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine provided with a main control means for controlling the progress of a game and a secondary control means for controlling the production of a game based on a command from the main control means.
The main control means
Based on the determination information acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition, a determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and a determination means.
A storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as a hold storage is provided.
The subordinate control means
It is possible to execute a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means.
It is possible to display the first hold information indicating the number of the hold storage and the second hold information indicating the identifier corresponding to each of the hold storage.
The image display means is
The displayed image can be updated every time the predetermined frame update timing is reached.
The subordinate control means
When the number of the reserved storages increases, the second reserved information after the increased display of the first reserved information, the increased display of the second reserved information, and the increased display of the second reserved information. It is possible to display changes by animation to the execution information indicating that the variation effect related to the hold information has been executed .
When the number of reserved storages increases during the execution of the variation effect, the increased display of the first reserved information is completed rather than the frame update timing at which the increased display of the second reserved information is completed. The frame update timing is earlier,
When the increase display of the second hold information is executed by increasing the number of hold storages, a predetermined notification sound may be output from the sound output means.
When the number of reserved memories increases during the waiting state for customers, the output period of the predetermined notification sound is longer than the execution period of the increase display of the second reserved information, and the output period is the first. (2) A gaming machine characterized in that it is after the execution period of the increase display of the reserved information and ends during the execution of the change display .

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