JP7077386B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of shifting to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, for example.

Conventionally generally known gaming machines include gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines in which a player plays a predetermined game using a gaming medium such as a gaming ball.

In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific gaming state (for example,) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, provided that the gaming medium has passed through a predetermined passing area such as a winning opening or a gate in the gaming area of the gaming board. It is determined whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state), and if the result of the determination is the result of shifting to the specific gaming state, it is specified after the identification symbol is variablely displayed on the display means such as a liquid crystal display device. Based on the fact that the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, the normal gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state.

By the way, in a gaming machine as described above, when the gaming medium passes through a predetermined passing area when the identification symbol is variablely displayed on the display means, information for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state. Is stored as start storage information, and on the condition that the identification symbol is stopped and displayed, the above-mentioned determination is made using the stored start storage information, and the variation display and stop of the identification symbol are performed based on the determination result. It is displaying.

As a conventional gaming machine capable of storing such start storage information, a display device (start storage display means) having a display area (start storage display area) capable of displaying the number of stored start storage information. (See Patent Document 1).

In this conventional gaming machine, before determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state using the starting memory information, it is determined whether or not the starting memory information determines whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state ( Preliminary determination) is performed, and based on the result of this preliminary determination, it is suggested that there is a possibility of transition to a specific gaming state by changing the display mode of the display unit in the start storage display area. There is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-131108

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, there is little change, and this may lead to a decrease in the interest of the game.

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

The gaming machine according to the present invention
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed, and a variable display game execution means capable of executing a variable display game according to the result of the lottery, and a variable display game execution means.
A staging execution means for executing a staging accompanying the execution of the variable display game,
An effect selection rate defining means that defines a plurality of types of effects that can be executed by the effect executing means in association with a numerical range that serves as a reference for the selection rate for each effect.
Numerical value acquisition means for acquiring a numerical value for selecting one of the plurality of types of effects, and
A change value setting means for determining a change value for changing the selection rate of the effect and setting the change value, and
Based on the numerical range corresponding to each of the plurality of types of effects defined in the effect selection rate defining means, the numerical value acquired by the numerical value acquiring means, and the changed value set by the changed value setting means. , A staging selection means for selecting one of the plurality of staging, and
An effect execution control means that controls the effect execution means to execute the effect selected by the effect selection means, and an effect execution control means.
Equipped with
The change value setting means can be set to any change value including at least a first change value and a second change value having a value larger than the first change value.
The effect executing means includes at least a display means capable of displaying an image in a predetermined display area.
The effect execution control means is
A first image in the predetermined display area for notifying the player that the first effect pattern has been selected in response to the selection of the first effect pattern by the effect selection means. Can be displayed on
The second image for notifying the player that the second effect pattern has been selected in response to the selection of the second effect pattern different from the first effect pattern by the effect selection means is described above. It can be displayed in the first area and can be displayed.
The specific image related to the result of the lottery of the variable display game can be displayed in a second area different from the first area in the predetermined display area.
It is possible to display a suggestion image suggesting that the second change value is likely to be set by the change value setting means in the variable display game from the next time onward.
The first image and the second image are images that can be displayed during the execution of the variable display game, and either a hit result or a loss result is obtained as a result of the variable display game. Even if it is an image that can be displayed,
When the first image or the second image is displayed in the first area, the specific image can be displayed in the second area .
The suggestion image is characterized by being an image that can be displayed in a region different from the first region or the second region .
Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed, and a variable display game execution means capable of executing a variable display game according to the result of the lottery, and a variable display game execution means.
A staging execution means for executing a staging accompanying the execution of the variable display game,
An effect selection rate defining means that defines a plurality of types of effects that can be executed by the effect executing means in association with a numerical range that serves as a reference for the selection rate for each effect.
Numerical value acquisition means for acquiring a numerical value for selecting one of the plurality of types of effects, and
A change value setting means for determining a change value for changing the selection rate of the effect and setting the change value, and
Based on the numerical range corresponding to each of the plurality of types of effects defined in the effect selection rate defining means, the numerical value acquired by the numerical value acquiring means, and the changed value set by the changed value setting means. , A staging selection means for selecting one of the plurality of staging, and
An effect execution control means that controls the effect execution means to execute the effect selected by the effect selection means, and an effect execution control means.
Equipped with
The change value setting means can be set to any change value including at least a first change value and a second change value having a value larger than the first change value.
The effect executing means includes at least a display means capable of displaying an image in a predetermined display area.
The effect execution control means is
A first image in the predetermined display area for notifying the player that the first effect pattern has been selected in response to the selection of the first effect pattern by the effect selection means. Can be displayed on
The second image for notifying the player that the second effect pattern has been selected in response to the selection of the second effect pattern different from the first effect pattern by the effect selection means is described above. It can be displayed in the first area and can be displayed.
The specific image related to the result of the lottery of the variable display game can be displayed in a second area different from the first area in the predetermined display area.
It is possible to display a suggestion image suggesting that the second change value is likely to be set by the change value setting means in the variable display game from the next time onward.
The first image and the second image are images that can be displayed during the execution of the variable display game, and either a hit result or a loss result is obtained as a result of the variable display game. Even if it is an image that can be displayed,
When the first image or the second image is displayed in the first area, the specific image can be displayed in the second area.
The suggested image is an image that can be displayed when the first image or the second image is not displayed in the first region and the specific image is displayed in the second region. It is characterized by being.

According to such a configuration, as a specific effect, the display position of the start storage information is switched from the first start storage display area at different positions to the second start storage display area, so that the display mode of the start storage information is changed. As a novel and rich aspect, it is possible to enhance the attractiveness of the staging, and by extension, to improve the interest of the game.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention is
The first display variable for changing the display state of the start storage information in the first start storage display area into a first display state that is easy to see and a second display state that is more difficult to see than the first display state. Means and
A second display variable means for enabling the display state of the start storage information in the second start storage display area to be changed between the first display state and the second display state.
Equipped with
The start storage display means is the first when the first start storage display area and the second start storage display area are in the second display state by the first display variable means and the second display variable means. It is characterized in that the display position indicating the number of start storage information is switched from the start storage display area to the second start storage display area.

According to such a configuration, when the display of the start storage information in the first start storage display area and the second start storage display area is in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize, it is as if the first start storage display area to the second start storage display area. Since it is possible to realize an unusual effect as if the display position of the start memory information has moved to the area, it is possible to raise the interest of the player as the display effect of the start memory information.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention is
The first start storage display area is provided on the movable member and is provided on the movable member.
The start memory display means is characterized in that, after the movable member is moved, the display position indicating the number of start memory information is switched from the first start memory display area to the second start memory display area.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize an unusual effect as if the display position of the start memory information has moved from the first start memory display area to the second start memory display area as the movable member moves. Therefore, it is possible to raise the interest of the player as a display effect of the start memory information.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention is
Based on the affirmative determination result by the specific game state transition determination means, the specific game state control means capable of controlling the specific game state and the specific game state control means.
After the end of the specific gaming state controlled by the specific gaming state control means, the game state becomes either a first gaming state or a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Controllable game state control means and
An effect mode selection means for selecting one of a plurality of effect modes based on the game state controlled by the game state control means, and an effect mode selection means.
An effect mode control means capable of controlling the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection means, and an effect mode control means.
Equipped with
The start memory display means
It has a third start storage display area arranged at a position different from the first start storage display area and the second start storage display area.
Based on the determination that the specific effect is to be executed by the specific effect execution determination means, a display position indicating the number of start storage information is displayed from the second start storage display area to the third start storage display area. Switchable,
In the start storage display area of either the second start storage display area or the third start storage display area, when the effect mode is controlled to the first effect mode by the effect mode control means. It is possible to display the number of start storage information, and when the effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode, the start memory is stored in the other start memory display area with respect to the one start storage display area. It is characterized in that it is possible to display the number of information.

According to such a configuration, for example, not only when a specific effect is executed as an effect related to continuous advance notice, there are a plurality of effect modes capable of executing each unique effect, and among these a plurality of effect modes. Even when controlled by either, the display position can be switched so as to display the number of start storage information in the second start storage display area and the third start storage display area. Further, it should be noted that the number of start storage information can be displayed in the second start storage display area and the third start storage display area at different positions for each of the plurality of effect modes, so that the start storage information can be displayed. The effect can be effectively utilized even in a plurality of effect modes, and the player's interest in such a display effect can be further increased.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the attractiveness of staging and, by extension, improving the interest of the game.

It is external perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the gaming board in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the arrangement of the switches in the gaming board of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the LED unit in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram of the gaming state and the effect mode in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hit determination table and the hit symbol determination table in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the game state in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st special symbol variation pattern determination table and the 2nd special symbol variation pattern determination table in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st decorative pattern effect pattern determination table and the 2nd decorative pattern effect pattern determination table in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table for selection of various effect modes in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table for selection of the mode transition destination at the time of latent probability expectation mode execution in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st to 4th effect change table selection table in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st to 4th staging change table in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st to 4th addition tables in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows various continuous notice determination tables in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed in the main control circuit of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interrupt process executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory check process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation time management process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the hit start interval management process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting time management process before reopening of a big winning opening which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during opening of a large winning opening which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the hit end interval management process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game end processing executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the switch input process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol-related switch check process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed in the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interrupt processing which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effect pattern determination process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the latent expectation mode transition lottery process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the start storage number update process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the various counter update processing executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effect mode change process which is executed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the behavior of the start memory display device in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the behavior of the start memory display device in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the behavior of the start memory display device in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the behavior of the start memory display device in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the behavior of the start memory display device in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the behavior of the start memory display device in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the behavior of the start memory display device in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the behavior of the start memory display device in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the behavior of the start memory display device in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the behavior of the start memory display device in the gaming machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the behavior of the start memory display device in the gaming machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the effect change table and the addition table shown in FIGS. 15 and 16.

Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Overview of gaming machines]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view of a gaming board in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the arrangement of switches on the gaming board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a front view of the LED unit in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 has a structure in which a glass door 10, a dish unit 11, a launching device 12, a liquid crystal display device 13, and a gaming board 14 are supported by a base door 15. There is. The base door 15 supports the discharge unit 16 and the substrate unit 17 on the back surface side, and is fitted into the opening 181 of the main body 18.

The glass door 10 is pivotally attached to the base door 15 so as to be openable and closable. The glass door 10 has an opening 101 formed in the center, and a protective glass 19 having transparency is arranged in the opening 101. The protective glass 19 is arranged so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 in a state where the glass door 10 is closed. A speaker 21 is arranged on the upper part of the glass door 10, and lamps 22 are arranged on the left and right sides. The speaker 21 is for performing, for example, voice notification, staging, and error notification. The lamp 22 performs various notifications such as staging and notification.

The plate unit 11 is for storing game balls, and is arranged on the base door 15 at the lower part of the glass door 10. The plate unit 11 is configured as a unit in which the lower plate 112 is integrated below the upper plate 111.

The upper plate 111 is for storing a game ball to be fired in the game area 140 described later. The upper plate 111 is provided with a payout port 113, an operation button 20A, and a jog dial 20B. The payout outlet 113 is for lending the game ball and paying out the game ball (prize ball), and when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, the game ball is discharged. The operation button 20A is a so-called "CHANGE button" or "push button", and for example, a CHANGE effect (so-called cut-in effect, presence / absence of movement of a movable body, etc.) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 described above is displayed. It is pressed by the player in order to select whether or not to perform it, or when notifying the expectation degree in the effect of notifying the expectation degree of the big hit. The jog dial 20B is mainly rotated when selecting various items desired by the player. In the present embodiment, the jog dial 20B is arranged on the outer periphery of the operation button 20A so as to be rotatable, but the jog dial may be arranged at a place different from the operation button.

The lower plate 112 is provided with a payout port 114. Similar to the payout outlet 113, the payout outlet 114 rents out the game ball and pays out the game ball (prize ball), and discharges the game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied.

The launching device 12 is for launching a game ball stored in the upper plate 111 into the game area 140 described later. The launching device 12 is provided with a launching handle 122 on the surface side of the panel body 121, and is arranged at the lower right portion of the base door 15.

The panel body 121 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 11 when the dish unit 11 and the launching device 12 are arranged on the base door 15. A drive device (not shown) for launching a game ball is provided on the back side of the panel body 121. As the drive device, for example, a firing solenoid is used.

The liquid crystal display device 13 includes various results related to the game, in addition to the result of a winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol lottery") relating to a special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 34 and the second starting port 35. The image, for example, a decorative symbol (identification symbol) for effect, an effect image in a normal gaming state, an effect image in a hit game state, a demo effect, and a number of reservations are displayed. The liquid crystal display device 13 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 14.

As the effect means, instead of the liquid crystal display device 13, or in addition to the liquid crystal display device 13, for example, a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, a speaker, or a movable accessory may be used alone or in combination. May be good.

The game board 14 is arranged in front of the base door 15 so as to be located behind the protective glass 19. The game board 14 has a game area 140 in which the launched game ball can roll and flow down. The game area 140 is surrounded by guide rails, and a plurality of game nails are driven into the game area 140.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14 has guide rails 31, 32, a first starting port 34, a second starting port 35, a passing gate 36, a large winning opening 39, an opening / closing door 40, and a general winning opening 41. ~ 44 and the LED unit 5 are provided. Further, in the substantially center of the game board 14, the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 is provided so as to be visible from the front, and the first start storage display device is located around the display area 131. A 300, a second start storage display device 310, a third start storage display device 320, and a fourth start storage display device 330 are provided. In the following description, the first to fourth start storage display devices may be collectively referred to as “start storage display devices” (see reference numerals 300, 310, 320, 330 in FIG. 6). An opening may be provided in the center of the game board, and a liquid crystal display device may be provided behind the opening. Further, the game board is made of a resin such as acrylic to have translucency, and by providing a liquid crystal display device behind the game board, it is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device via the game board. It may be possible to visually recognize the displayed image.

The guide rail (outer rail) 31 is arranged so as to surround the game area 140 in order to partition (define) the game area 140. The guide rail (inner rail) 32 is for guiding the game ball to the upper part of the game board 14 together with the guide rail 31, and is arranged inside the guide rail 31 on the left side of the game board 14.

The game ball launched by the launching device 12 flows down the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction due to a collision with a game nail (not shown) or the like driven into the game board 14. In this process, the game balls that did not win in the first starting port 34, the second starting port 35, the passing gate 36, the large winning opening 39, or the general winning openings 41 to 44 are discharged from the out opening 45. Will be done. When the rotation angle of the launch handle 122 is small, the game ball mainly flows down the left side of the game area 140 because the launch force applied to the game ball is small, while when the rotation angle of the launch handle 122 is large, the game ball flows down. Since the launching force given to the game ball is large, it mainly flows down the right side of the game area 140. Generally, a method of hitting a game ball to the left side of the game area 140 is called a left-handed hit, and a method of hitting a game ball to the right side of the game area 140 is called a right-handed hit.

The first starting port 34 and the second starting port 35 provide an opportunity for a special symbol lottery on condition that the game ball wins (passes), and the results of this special symbol lottery are displayed on the first and second special symbol display units 52, It provides an opportunity to display on the 53 or the liquid crystal display device 13.

The first starting port 34 is provided at a position below the display area 131. A first start port switch 340 is arranged behind the first start port 34. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 340, a special symbol lottery related to the first special symbol is performed inside the game machine (board unit 17 in FIG. 2), and a preset number of games are played. The ball is dispensed to the upper plate 111 or the lower plate 112 through the payout port 113 or the payout port 114.

The second starting port 35 is provided directly below the first starting port 34, and the second starting port switch 350 is arranged behind the second starting port 35. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 350, a special symbol lottery related to the second special symbol is performed inside the game machine 1 (board unit 17 in FIG. 2), and a preset number of the game balls are drawn. The game ball is paid out to the upper plate 111 or the lower plate 112 through the payout port 113 or the payout port 114. The difficulty of winning a prize in the second starting port 35 is determined by the blade member 46 as an ordinary electric accessory.

The blade member 46 rotates in the left-right direction, and it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball in the second starting port 35 and in an open state that allows the game ball to win in the second starting port 35. It is possible to select the closed state and the closed state. In the blade member 46, a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed (combination of lighting and extinguishing) on the normal symbol display unit 50 based on the winning result of the winning lottery related to the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "ordinary symbol lottery"). Occasionally, the open state is set for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 35.

For example, in the normal symbol lottery, the winning probability in the low probability state (normal game state) is, for example, 1/256, and when this is won, the blade member 46 is opened once for 0.3 seconds. The hit probability in the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as “time saving game state”) is, for example, 255/256, and when this is won, the blade member 46 is opened three times for 1.3 seconds. In addition, the maximum number of winning counts for the second starting port 35 for one winning of the ordinary symbol lottery is 8 counts.

The ordinary electric accessory is not limited to the one that rotates the blade member 46 left and right, and for example, the tongue-shaped member moves back and forth of the game board 14, or rotates back and forth of the game board 14. 2 The opening / closing door that opens / closes the starting port 35 may be used.

The passage gate 36 provides an opportunity to perform a normal symbol lottery for opening the second starting port 35, and is provided at the center positions on the left side and the right side of the game board 14. A pass gate switch 360 is arranged inside the pass gate 36. When a gaming ball is detected by the passing gate switch 360, a normal symbol lottery is performed inside the gaming machine (board unit 17 in FIG. 2). The result of this ordinary symbol lottery is displayed by the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display unit 50 described later. When a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 50, an effect image for the player to grasp that the result of the normal symbol lottery is a winning is displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13. You may do so.

The big winning opening 39 is a portion that is opened in the big hit gaming state, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player, and is provided directly below the second starting opening 35. The large winning opening 39 is provided with a count switch 390 (see FIG. 4). The count switch 390 is for counting the number of winning games balls to the large winning opening 39, and when the winning of the game balls is confirmed, a preset number of game balls are paid out at the payout port 113 or paid. It is dispensed to the upper plate 111 or the lower plate 112 via the outlet 114.

The opening / closing door 40 keeps the large winning opening 39 open and closed, and is arranged so as to cover the large winning opening 39. That is, the opening / closing door 40 is driven so as to change between an open state in which the game ball can be won in the large winning opening 39 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win. The opening / closing drive of the big winning opening 39 by the opening / closing door 40 was shifted to the big hit game state in the first special symbol display unit 52 or the second special symbol display unit 53, which will be described later, with the special symbol in a specific stop display mode. If done.

Here, in the big hit game state, there is a big hit game state (special game state) in which a game ball can be acquired more than in a normal game state, and a big hit game state (specific game state) in which a game ball cannot be substantially acquired. ) And is included. Further, in the present embodiment, as a gaming state other than the jackpot winning state, a non-probability changing gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is relatively low and a predetermined probability, and a so-called probabilistic gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than the non-probability changing gaming state. There is a state. Further, in the present embodiment, a so-called time-saving gaming state is provided. The time-saving game state is a state in which the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is relatively high (time-saving game state 1), a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the normal symbol is relatively short (time-saving game state 2), and the normal electric accessory. It means a state of at least one of the states in which the opening time of the blade member 46 is relatively long (time saving game state 3). For example, the time-saving game state includes a state in which the time-saving game state 1, the time-saving game state 2, and the time-saving game state 3 proceed simultaneously with any combination. In such a time-saving gaming state, the possibility of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared with the normal gaming state. It should be noted that the jackpot gaming state in which the game transitions to the probabilistic gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state without payouts may be referred to as "sudden probability change" or "sudden probability".

Further, in the present embodiment, a small hit game state (specific game state) is provided as a game state that is not included in the big hit game state. In the small hit game state, although the opening / closing door 40 is opened, the opening / closing speed of the opening / closing door 40 is high, and the game ball cannot be substantially acquired. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 40 in the small hit is the same as the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 40 in the above-mentioned large hit game state without paying balls. As a result, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the big hit game state without ball ejection and the small hit game state only by confirming the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 40.

In the open state of the large winning opening 39 by the opening / closing door 40, the count value (number of passing game balls) by the count switch 390 (see FIG. 4) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 9), or the opening time is a predetermined time (see FIG. 4). For example, it is maintained until about 27 seconds or 0.2 seconds). On the other hand, when the number of passing game balls reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening time of the opening / closing door 40 reaches a predetermined time, the opening / closing door 40 is driven to close the large winning opening 39.

In the big hit game state, the open state and the closed state of the big winning opening 39 are repeated. In the jackpot game state in the present embodiment, the open state of the jackpot 39 is set to 16 times, 8 times, or 2 times. In the big hit game state, it is called a "round game" in which the period from the opening state to the closed state of the big winning opening 39 a predetermined number of times is counted as one time, and the big winning opening 39 is between the transitions of the round games one by one. The period during which is closed is called "inter-round game" or "interval". Further, in the small hit game state in the present embodiment, the open state of the large winning opening 39 is set to twice.

Round games are counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round of a round game may be referred to as a first round (1R), and the second round may be referred to as a second round (2R). In the present embodiment, the number of rounds in the big hit game state is 16, 8 or 2 times, but the big hit with 16 rounds is "16R big hit" and the big hit with 8 rounds is "16R big hit". A big hit with 8R big hits and two rounds can also be called a 2R big hit. However, unlike the big hit game state, the small hit gaming state does not have the concept of a round, and the big winning opening 39 simply opens twice. However, when looking at the number of opening of the big winning opening 39, the small hit The game state is the same as the 2R jackpot.

The "16R jackpot" and the "8R jackpot" are set to a relatively long time, for example, about 27 seconds, for the maximum opening time of the jackpot 39 in each round. Therefore, in the case of "16R jackpot" and "8R jackpot", the player can acquire many game balls.

On the other hand, the "2R jackpot" corresponds to a jackpot ("sudden probability change", "sudden probability") in which it is practically difficult to acquire a game ball, and the maximum opening time of the jackpot 39 in each round is relatively short, for example, about. It is set to 0.2 seconds. Thereby, the player can distinguish "16R big hit", "8R big hit" and "2R big hit" from the opening pattern together with the number of rounds.

In addition, in this embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state (“16R big hit”, “8R big hit”, “2R big hit”), the probability of winning the big hit in the special symbol lottery is always higher than that in the non-probable changing gaming state. It is designed to shift to the game state. That is, the opportunity to shift to the big hit game state is limited to the winning of the probabilistic big hit by the special symbol lottery. If the probabilistic jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery, the probabilistic game state continues from the end of the corresponding jackpot game state to a predetermined number of preset special symbol games, for example, 40 games. Such a state in which the probabilistic gaming state continues up to a predetermined number of times may be referred to as a special time (ST). Further, in the present embodiment, since the game always shifts to the probabilistic gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the "16R jackpot", "8R jackpot", and "2R jackpot" are respectively "16R probabilistic jackpot" and "8R". It is called "probability change jackpot" and "2R probability variation jackpot". In particular, "2R probability variation jackpot" may be referred to as "sudden probability".

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, depending on the probability variation jackpot winning other than the winning of the 2R probability variation jackpot in the normal gaming state (non-probability variation gaming state), the game shifts to the time-saving gaming state at the same time as the transition to the probability variation gaming state. .. That is, in the case of the so-called first hit only for the 2R probability variation jackpot, the probability variation gaming state is entered after the end of the jackpot gaming state, but the time saving gaming state is not. When the time-saving game state is a 16R probability variation jackpot, an 8R probability variation jackpot, and a 2R probability variation jackpot other than the first hit, a predetermined number of special symbol games preset after the end of the corresponding jackpot gaming state, for example, the probability variation game Continue to the same 40 games as the state. In this short game state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery becomes high and the opening time of the blade member 46 becomes long. Therefore, the support of the blade member 46 as a normal electric accessory to the second starting port 35 Winning will be easier. Such a time-saving game state is a state called "electric support", in which the reserved balls of the special symbol game can be easily accumulated, and the reduction of the game balls can be suppressed by winning the second starting port 35.

Further, in the present embodiment, depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, a small hit game state that is difficult for the player to distinguish from the 2R probability variation big hit occurs. This small hit game state is a game state in which the small hit is won by a special symbol lottery. There is basically no change in the gaming state before and after the transition to the small hit gaming state. For example, when a small hit is won in a non-probable variable gaming state and the game shifts to the small hit gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state remains the non-probable variable gaming state before the transition to the small hit gaming state. Therefore, it does not shift to the probabilistic gaming state. Similarly, when a small hit is won in the probabilistic gaming state and the game shifts to the small hit gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state is the small hit gaming state as long as the number of games in the probabilistic gaming state remains. It remains in the probabilistic gaming state before shifting to, and does not shift to the non-probabilistic gaming state. The "probability change big hit", "small hit", "probability change game state", and "time saving game state" will be described later with reference to FIG.

The general winning openings 41 to 44 are accessories for paying out a predetermined number of game balls on condition that the game balls are won. Two of these general winning openings 41 to 44 are provided at the lower left and the lower right of the game board 14 by arranging decorative members. When the game balls are won in the general winning openings 41 to 44, a preset number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 111 or the lower plate 112 via the payout port 113 or the payout outlet 114.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, behind the first starting port 34, the second starting port 35, the large winning opening 39, and the general winning opening 41 to 44, the first starting port switch 340 and the second starting port are respectively. A switch 350, a general winning opening switch 410, 420, 430, 440 are arranged, and a passing gate switch 360 is arranged inside the passing gate 36, and each ball entering or passing is detected. Further, behind the opening / closing door 40 and the blade member 46, a large winning opening solenoid 400 and an electric accessory solenoid 460 are arranged, respectively, and the respective movable members are driven.

As shown in FIG. 5, the LED unit 5 includes a normal symbol display unit 50, a normal symbol hold display unit 51, a first special symbol display unit 52, a second special symbol display unit 53, and a first special symbol hold display unit. It has 54 and a second special symbol hold display unit 55.

As a result of the "ordinary symbol game", the ordinary symbol display unit 50 drives the blade member 46 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) as an ordinary electric accessory to determine whether or not to open the second starting port 35. That is, it displays the result of a normal symbol lottery, and includes two LED lamps 501 and 502. The LED lamps 501 and 502 change and display the normal symbol by alternately turning on and off, and then stop and display the normal symbol by the combination of turning on and off. The blade member 46 opens and closes the blade member 46 in a predetermined pattern when the combination of lighting and extinguishing of the LED lamps 501 and 502 in the normal symbol display unit 50 becomes a predetermined mode, and the second starting port 35 Select the difficulty of entering the ball.

The hold display unit 51 for a normal symbol displays the number of holds held for the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol by turning on, turning off, or blinking the two LED lamps 511 and 512. In the hold display by the LED lamps 511 and 512, for example, when the number of holds is "1", the LED lamp 511 is turned on and the LED lamp 512 is turned off. When the number of holdings is "2", both the LED lamp 511 and the LED lamp 512 are lit, and when the number of holdings is "3", the LED lamp 511 blinks, the LED lamp 512 is lit, and the number of holdings is "4". In the case of "", both the LED lamp 511 and the LED lamp 512 blink.

The first and second special symbol display units 52 and 53 show the result of the special symbol lottery as a result of the "special symbol game", and include eight LED lamps 520 and 530, respectively. The first special symbol display unit 52 displays the variation of the first special symbol triggered by the start winning to the first starting port 34, and the result of the special symbol lottery based on the winning to the first starting opening 34 is the first. It is displayed by a special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 53 displays the variation of the second special symbol triggered by the start winning prize to the second starting opening 35, and the second special symbol lottery result based on the winning to the second starting opening 35 is displayed. It is displayed by a special symbol. The variable display of the first and second special symbol display units 52 and 53 is performed by repeatedly turning on and off the LED lamps 520 and 530 individually. As a result of the special symbol lottery, the display pattern formed by turning on / off the eight LED lamps 520 and 530 of the first and second special symbol display units 52 and 53 is displayed as a special symbol. In the present embodiment, "0", "1", "2", "3", and "4" are provided as stop symbols of the special symbol, and the LED lamps 520 and 530 are turned on and off according to each. By making the number different, the stop symbol is displayed.

For example, a round lamp is provided, and when a 16R jackpot occurs, the 16R round lamp lights up, when an 8R jackpot occurs, the 8R round lamp lights up, and when a 2R jackpot occurs, the round lamp lights up. The round lamp for 2R may be turned on so that it can be known which round of the big hit has occurred.

If a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery, that is, if the "16R probable big hit", "8R probable big hit", and "2R probable big hit" are won, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop display mode. , The game state is shifted to the big hit game state. When the big hit game state is reached, the opening / closing door 40 is driven and controlled as described above, the big winning opening 39 is opened, and the game ball is in an acceptable state. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the gaming state is maintained without shifting to the jackpot gaming state.

In the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53 is displayed. For example, during variable display of a special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 52 or the second special symbol display unit 53, a decorative symbol composed of numbers is used in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 except in a specific case. Identification symbol), for example, numbers such as "0", "1", "2" ... "9" are displayed in three columns. On the other hand, the special symbol that has been variablely displayed on the first special symbol display unit 52 or the second special symbol display unit 53 is subsequently stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed on the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13. Will be done.

Further, in the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53, when the changed or stopped special symbol is in a specific stop display mode, the effect image for making the player understand that it is a big hit is displayed. It is displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13. Specifically, in either the first special symbol display unit 52 or the second special symbol display unit 53, the special symbol corresponds to, for example, a 16R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot in which many balls can be obtained. When the display mode (“1” or “2”) is stopped, the combination of decorative symbols displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 is a specific display mode (for example, of a plurality of symbol rows). A mode in which all the same symbols are stopped and displayed), and a big hit effect image is displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13.

On the other hand, in the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53, when the changed or stopped special symbol has a predetermined stop display mode corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot or small hit, the 2R probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot or The same or substantially the same effect image that the player cannot grasp as a small hit is displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13. Specifically, in either the first special symbol display unit 52 or the second special symbol display unit 53, the special symbol corresponds to, for example, a 2R probability variation big hit or a small hit (“3” or “3” or “. 4 ”), the stop display is such that the combination of decorative symbols displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 is“ 135 ”as a combination of a predetermined display mode (for example, a combination of a plurality of symbol rows). Aspects), and the same or substantially the same effect image is displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 in either case of 2R probability variation big hit or small hit. The stop symbols "0", "1", "2", "3", and "4" of the special symbol are actually LED lamps in the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53. The lighting patterns of 520 and 530 are displayed as different patterns.

The hold display unit 54 for the first special symbol displays the number of holds held for the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol by turning on, turning off, or blinking the two LED lamps 541 and 542. The second special symbol hold display unit 55 displays the number of holds held for the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol by turning on, turning off, or blinking the two LED lamps 551 and 552. The LED lamps 541, 542 of the hold display unit 54 for the first special symbol and the LED lamps 551, 552 of the hold display unit 55 for the second special symbol indicate the number of holds by the LED lamps 511 of the hold display unit 51 for ordinary symbols. , 512 is the same as the display mode of the number of reserved pieces.

Here, an upper limit is set for the number of pending numbers for which the execution of the variable display of the first and second special symbols and the ordinary symbol is suspended. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved numbers of the variation display of the first and second special symbols due to the entry of the balls into the first and second starting ports 34 and 35, and the variation display of the normal symbol due to the passage of the game ball of the passing gate 36. The maximum number of pending items is set to four. Therefore, for example, the total number of winnings reserved for both the first and second special symbols, that is, the first and second starting ports 34 and 35, is a maximum of eight. When the special symbol game related to the first special symbol is held for four times, the information of the special symbol game related to the changing first special symbol is stored in the first special symbol start memory of the main RAM 62 (see FIG. 6). The information of the four special symbol games stored in the area (0) as the start storage information and held is stored as the start storage information in the first special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4). Similarly, when the special symbol game related to the second special symbol is held for four times, the information of the special symbol game related to the second special symbol that is changing is the second of the main RAM 62 (see FIG. 6). The information of the four special symbol games stored and held as start storage information in the special symbol start storage area (0) is stored as start storage information in the second special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4). Will be done. Similarly, the normal symbol game related to the normal symbol is stored as start storage information in the normal symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) of the main RAM 62.

When the first or second special symbol that has been variablely displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the reserved first or second special symbol is started, and the new winning prize during the variable display is started. Unless the number of holdings increases, the number of holdings of the special symbol variation display displayed on the first or second special symbol holding display units 54 and 55 is decremented by one. The same applies to the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol variation display. Further, in the present embodiment, the second special symbol has a higher priority than the first special symbol in the priority order of the variable display of the first and second special symbols. As another example, the corresponding first and second special symbols may be sequentially changed and displayed in the order of winning the first and second starting ports.

The first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 basically have the main functions of the first or second start port switch when the first or second special symbol is variablely displayed. When a game ball is detected by 340,350, the first based on the entry of the game ball into the first or second starting port 34, 35 until the first or second special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed. Alternatively, the information of the special symbol game in which the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is suspended is displayed as the start storage information. Further, the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 can also display the information of the normal symbol game in which the execution of the variation display of the normal symbol is suspended as the start storage information. Further, the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 can also perform continuous advance notice effect (look-ahead effect) using start memory information and display of information related to other effects. The start storage information displayed on each of the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, and 330 is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 (see FIG. 6) by, for example, a FIFO (First In First Out) method. It is stored and managed by the sub CPU 71 (see FIG. 6), but basically it is the same kind of information as the start storage information stored in the special symbol start storage area or the normal symbol start storage area of the main RAM 62. Further, the number of start storage information displayed on each of the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 is displayed on the first and second special symbol hold display units 53, 54. It basically matches the number of holdings of the variable display of the 1st and 2nd special symbols and the number of holdings of the variable display of the normal symbol displayed on the holding display unit 51 for the normal symbol.

For example, regarding the start storage information related to the first special symbol, the bit information corresponding to the loss is "01", the small hit, the 2R probability variation jackpot, or the bit information corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot is "10", the 16R probability variation jackpot. "11" is specified as the corresponding bit information, and "00" is specified as the corresponding bit information when there is no start storage information. Based on such bit information, bit information corresponding to the start storage information is stored in the first start storage area of the work RAM 73 by 2 bits from the higher-order bit in the order of oldest start storage information. When the start storage information is added, the bit information corresponding to the storage address for the two lowermost bits in which the bit information "00" is stored is written. For example, when there are three start storage information of "loss", "loss", and "small hit" in the order of oldest start storage information, the bit string of "01011000" is stored in the first start storage area of the work RAM 73. Then, bit information (starting storage information) is sequentially read from the high-order bit by 2 bits, and the storage address of the remaining bit information is shifted to the high-order by 2 bits. Further, for example, when there are four start storage information such as "loss", "16R probability variation jackpot", "16R probability variation jackpot", and "loss" in the order of oldest start storage information, the first start storage area of the work RAM 73 has. Stores the bit string of "01111101". The start storage information related to the second special symbol is also stored in the second start storage area of the work RAM 73 in the same manner.

Each of the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 has movable members 301, 311, 321, 331 and movable members 301 that can move in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction in the plane of the game board 14. , 311, 321,331 (not shown) and a drive mechanism (not shown) mounted on the front surface of the movable member 301, 311, 321, 331, which displays the number of start storage information and the like according to the number of light emitted, for example, an LED. It has a plurality of indicator lamps 302, 312, 322, 332 and the like.

Each of the movable members 301 and 321 is provided so as to be reciprocally movable in the left-right direction along the lower long side and the upper long side of the long rectangular display area 131 when viewed from the front. Further, each of the movable members 311, 331 is provided so as to be reciprocally movable in the vertical direction along the right short side and the left short side of the long rectangular display area 131 when viewed from the front. The movable members 301, 311, 321, 331 are moved in the left-right direction or the up-down direction by the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is controlled by the start storage display device control circuit 78 (see FIG. 6).

The plurality of indicator lamps 302, 312, 322, 332 have the number of start storage information related to the special symbol game of the first and second special symbols by emitting light of a predetermined color at a predetermined emission level, and the ordinary symbol game of the ordinary symbol. Displays the number of start storage information related to. Specifically, a plurality of indicator lamps 302 are arranged so as to be arranged in the left-right direction along the lower long side of the display area 131, and up to four start storages stored by the FIFO method are stored. The information can be displayed in order of priority according to the light emission mode in which the information is sequentially displayed from the left end of the highest priority to the right side. Such a plurality of indicator lamps 302 can display the number of start storage information related to the first special symbol by the number of continuous light emission from the left end when the effect mode described later is, for example, the normal effect mode. Four of the plurality of indicator lamps 312 are arranged so as to be arranged in the vertical direction along the right short side of the display area 131, and the upper limit of four start storage information stored in the FIFO method is given the highest priority to the lower end. It is possible to display in order of priority according to the light emission mode that continues from the top to the next. Such a plurality of indicator lamps 312 can display the number of start storage information related to the normal symbol by the number of continuous light emission from the lower end, for example, when the effect mode is the normal effect mode. Four of the plurality of indicator lamps 322 are arranged so as to be arranged in the left-right direction along the upper long side of the display area 131, and the upper limit of four start storage information stored by the FIFO method is given the highest priority to the left end. It can be displayed in order of priority according to the light emission mode that sequentially continues from to the right. Such a plurality of indicator lamps 322 can display the number of start storage information related to the second special symbol by the number of continuous light emission from the left end, for example, when the effect mode is the normal effect mode. Four of the plurality of indicator lamps 332 are arranged so as to be arranged in the vertical direction along the left short side of the display area 131, and the upper limit of four start storage information stored in the FIFO method is given the highest priority to the lower end. It is possible to display in order of priority according to the light emission mode that continues from the top to the next. Such a plurality of indicator lamps 332 can display the number of start storage information related to the first special symbol by the number of continuous light emission from the lower end, for example, when the effect mode is the special effect mode.

In the present embodiment, the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 are used for continuous advance notice effects performed over a plurality of special symbol games. For example, when the continuous advance notice effect is executed, the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 use the movable members 301, 311, 321, in the counterclockwise order each time the special symbol game ends. Each of the 331s performs a moving operation, and the light emitting display modes of the plurality of indicator lamps 302, 312, 322 and 332 are switched, and the light emitting display position of the start storage information related to the first special symbol is controlled to move. .. When such a continuous advance notice effect is performed, the indicator lamps 302, 312, 322, 332 corresponding to the start storage information that triggered the continuous warning effect highlight the start storage information by a light emission level stronger than a predetermined light emission level. It is controlled to do. The start storage information that triggered the continuous advance notice effect may be highlighted by, for example, setting the corresponding indicator lamp to a specific emission color different from the predetermined color. Further, in the present embodiment, the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 are also used for the effect when the latent expectation mode is executed and the effect when the ST mode is executed, which will be described later, and these effects are also used. In addition to changing the display position of the start storage information as appropriate when the game is performed, it is also possible to display the number of remaining games in each mode as a display target. Specific display modes of the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, and 330 will be described later.

The display of the start storage information related to the variable display of the special symbol or the normal symbol may be displayed on another display device in addition to the start storage display device. For example, in the liquid crystal display device 13, the first start may be displayed. The holding of winning a prize in the mouth 34 and the second starting mouth 35 may be displayed.

[Electrical configuration of gaming machines]
The electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 6 for controlling the game and a sub control circuit 7 for controlling the effect according to the progress of the game.

The main control circuit 6 includes a main CPU 60, a main ROM 61 (read-only memory), a main RAM 62 (read / write memory), an initial reset circuit 63, an I / O port 64, a command output port 65, and a backup capacitor 66. , Connected to various devices and switches.

The main CPU 60 is connected to the main ROM 61 and the main RAM 62, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 61.

The main ROM 61 stores various tables in addition to a program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 60, for example, a program for causing the main CPU 60 to execute the processes shown in FIGS. 18 to 31.

The main RAM 62 has a function of storing the values of various flags and variables as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 60. As the temporary storage area of the main CPU 60, another literate storage medium may be used instead of the main RAM 62.

The initial reset circuit 63 generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and is connected to the main CPU 60.

The I / O port 64 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 60, and transmits output signals from the main CPU 60 to various devices.

The command output port 65 transmits a command from the main CPU 60 to the sub-control circuit 7.

The backup capacitor 66 is used to hold various data stored in the main RAM 62, for example, by promptly supplying power to the main RAM 62 when the power is cut off.

Various devices connected to the main control circuit 6 include a solenoid 400, 460 and an external terminal board 80 in addition to the LED unit 5.

As shown in FIG. 5, the LED unit 5 has a normal symbol display unit 50 that performs variable display of a normal symbol in a normal symbol game, a hold display unit 51 for a normal symbol, and a first variable display of a special symbol in a special symbol game. It includes a special symbol display unit 52, a second special symbol display unit 53, a first special symbol hold display unit 54, and a second special symbol hold display unit 55.

The large winning opening solenoid 400 drives the opening / closing door 40 to open or close the large winning opening 39. The electric accessory solenoid 460 opens and closes the blade member 46 as an ordinary electric accessory.

The external terminal board 80 is for transmitting data to a data display device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of hits, or an external device 90 such as a hall computer that manages the gaming machine 1 of the entire hall. It is a thing.

Various switches connected to the main control circuit 6 include a first start port switch 340, a second start port switch 350, a pass gate switch 360, a count switch 390, and a general winning port switch 410, 420, 430, 440. A backup clear switch 81 and a radio wave sensor 86 are included. The first start port switch 340 and the second start port switch 350 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when a game ball wins a prize in the first and second start ports 34 and 35. The passing gate switch 360 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when the game ball passes through the passing gate 36. The count switch 390 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when the game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening 39. The general winning opening switches 410, 420, 430, 440 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when the game ball passes through the general winning opening 41 to 44. The backup clear switch 81 clears the backup data at the time of power failure or the like according to the operation of the manager of the amusement park. The radio wave sensor 86 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when an abnormal radio wave for the gaming machine 1 is detected.

A payout / launch control circuit 82 is further connected to the main control circuit 6. The payout / launch control circuit 82 controls the payout device 83 and the launch device 12, and the payout device 83, the launch device 12, and the card unit 84 are connected to each other. The card unit 84 can be transmitted / received to / from the ball lending operation panel 85 that outputs a signal requesting the card unit 84 to lend the game ball by the operation of the player. The payout / launch control circuit 82 receives the prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 6 and the rental ball control signal supplied from the card unit 84, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 83. Have the payout device 83 pay out the game ball. Further, when the firing handle 122 of the launching device 12 is grasped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction, the payout / firing control circuit 82 powers the firing solenoid according to the rotation angle. Is supplied and control is performed to launch a game ball.

Such a main control circuit 6 performs, for example, a winning lottery (special symbol lottery) relating to a special symbol, controls a big hit gaming state and a small hit gaming state, and controls a gaming state after the winning gaming state ends. In addition, control is performed to determine the fluctuation pattern that determines the fluctuation time of the special symbol. The specific control processing of such a main control circuit 6 will be described later.

The sub control circuit 7 is connected to the main control circuit 6 via the command output port 65 and the command input port 70, and is configured to supply commands from the main control circuit 6. The sub control circuit 7 performs various controls in response to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 6, and includes a sub CPU 71, a program ROM 72, a work RAM 73, a display control circuit 74, and a voice control circuit 75. It includes a lamp control circuit 76, a start storage display device control circuit 77, and a backup capacitor 78.

The sub CPU 71 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 72. The sub CPU 71 is a central circuit that mainly controls the effect operation of the gaming machine 1, and controls the sub control circuit 7 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 6.

The program ROM 72 contains a program for controlling the effect operation of the gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 71 (a program related to the processing shown in FIGS. 32 to 40 described later) and various tables (tables shown in FIGS. 11 to 17 described later). It is remembered. As the program and various tables, those recorded in another storage medium readable by a computer can be used instead of the program ROM 72 or in addition to the program ROM 72. As the storage medium in this case, for example, a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge can be used. Further, the above-mentioned programs and tables may be downloaded from an external server of the gaming machine 1 after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 73.

The work RAM 73 stores the values of various flags and variables as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 71. As the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 71, another literate storage medium can be used instead of the work RAM 73 or in addition to the work RAM 73.

The display control circuit 74 is an image CPU, image ROM, image RAM, VRAM, CGROM, VDP (image data processor) (not shown) for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device 13 and controlling the lighting of the backlight of the liquid crystal display device 13. Consists of. The image CPU controls the VDP to display a predetermined image based on the data received from the sub CPU 71. The image ROM stores a program for controlling an image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of an effect pattern, image data of an animation scene, and the like. The image RAM functions as a work area for image data during image processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores the image data read from the image ROM. Further, the image RAM stores information on the emission brightness set for the backlight. VRAM functions as a frame buffer for image data. The CGROM stores a large amount of image data such as decorative patterns and backgrounds displayed on the LCD. The image CPU reads a predetermined program based on the data transmitted from the sub CPU 71, expands the predetermined image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP into the VRAM, and expands the image data expanded in the VRAM into the liquid crystal display device 13. Controls the display on.

The voice control circuit 75 includes a voice CPU, a voice ROM, and a voice RAM (not shown) for controlling the voice generated from the speaker 21. The voice CPU controls the voice output based on the data transmitted from the sub CPU 71. A large amount of audio data is stored in the audio ROM. Information on the set volume is stored in the voice RAM.

The lamp control circuit 76 includes a lamp CPU, a lamp ROM, and a lamp RAM (not shown) for controlling lighting of various lamps 22 provided in the gaming machine. The lamp CPU controls the lighting of the lamp 22 based on the data transmitted from the sub CPU 71. A large amount of lamp lighting pattern data indicating the lighting pattern of the lamp 22 is stored in the lamp ROM. Information on the set emission brightness is stored in the lamp RAM.

The start storage display device control circuit 77 is composed of an MPU, ROM, RAM, etc. (not shown) for controlling the display operation and the movement operation of the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330. .. The MPU controls the display operation and the movement operation of the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 based on the data transmitted from the sub CPU 71. The ROM stores a large amount of data that determines the display patterns and operation patterns of the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, and 330. Information related to control such as control parameters is temporarily stored in the RAM.

The backup capacitor 78 is used to hold various data stored in the main RAM 62 by promptly supplying power to the work RAM 62, for example, when the power is cut off.

The sub-control circuit 7 is further connected to an operation button switch 201 that outputs a predetermined signal in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 20A, and a jog dial switch 202 that outputs a predetermined signal in response to a rotation operation of the jog dial 20B. .. For example, the operation button switch 201 outputs a signal corresponding to the detection that the operation button 20A is pressed. The jog dial switch 202 outputs a signal according to the rotation direction, rotation speed, and the like of the jog dial 20B. The sub-control circuit 7 controls the display control circuit 74, the voice control circuit 75, the lamp control circuit 76, and the start storage display device control circuit 77 based on the signals output from the operation button switch 201 and the jog dial switch 202. It is possible.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 7 controls the effect using the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330, controls the effect pattern, and the like. Specific processing of such a sub-control circuit 7 will be described later.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, various commands can be supplied from the main control circuit 6 to the sub control circuit 7, while signals are supplied from the sub control circuit 7 to the main control circuit 6. Is configured so that it cannot be used. As another embodiment, a configuration may be configured in which a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit to the main control circuit.

[Transition of game state and production mode]
FIG. 7 shows the transition of the gaming state and the effect mode. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the gaming states include a time-saving game state, a probability-changing game state, a non-time-saving gaming state, a non-probability-changing game state, a 16R probability-changing jackpot game state, an 8R probability-changing jackpot game state, and a 2R probability-changing jackpot. A gaming state and a small hit gaming state are provided. As the combination of the gaming states that proceed at the same time, there are a combination of the non-time-saving gaming state and the non-probability changing gaming state, a combination of the non-time-saving gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state, and a combination of the time-saving gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state. The combination of the non-time-saving gaming state and the non-probability variable gaming state basically corresponds to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, as a combination of gaming states that proceed simultaneously, there is no combination of a time-saving gaming state and a non-probability variable gaming state due to the specifications. In addition, a combination of a time-saving gaming state and a non-probability variable gaming state may be provided in the specifications. As shown in FIG. 7, the 16R probability variation jackpot game state, the 8R probability variation jackpot gaming state, and the 2R probability variation jackpot gaming state are referred to as "16R probability variation jackpot", "8R probability variation jackpot", and "2R probability variation jackpot", and are small hit games. The condition is sometimes referred to simply as a "small hit." In addition, the probability variation jackpot and the condition for starting its control are sometimes called "big hit", and the combination of the probability variation jackpot and the small hit and the condition for starting its control are simply referred to as "hit". Sometimes referred to.

The effect mode is closely related to the gaming state, and is basically controlled by the sub-control circuit 7 according to the progress of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, as the effect mode, a normal effect mode, a special effect mode, an ST mode, and a latent expectation mode are provided. The background image displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 and the BGM output from the speaker 21 are different in each of the effect modes, and a part of the effect content executed together with the variable display of the decorative pattern for each effect mode. Is at least different. The latent expectation mode is further provided with a low mode, a medium mode, and a high mode. The normal effect mode and the special effect mode are effect modes executed in the non-time-saving gaming state and the non-probability variable gaming state. The normal effect mode and the special effect mode can be switched between each other on condition that a predetermined number of games are consumed. The ST mode is an effect mode executed in a time-saving gaming state and a probabilistic gaming state, which is a so-called special time. The latent expectation mode is executed in any of the non-time-saving game state and the non-probability variable game state, and the non-time-saving game state and the probabilistic game state, but the game state is any of the game states for the player. This is an effect mode that makes it impossible to determine whether or not. In the latent expectation mode, the low mode, the medium mode, and the high mode are switched to each other on condition of so-called promotion and demotion by lottery.

As a specific flow of the game state and the effect mode, for example, in the normal game state (non-time-saving game state and non-probability change game state) during the execution of the normal effect mode or the special effect mode, the probability change big hit or the small hit control. When the start condition (hit) occurs, control of the hit game state such as 16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, or small hit corresponding as the first hit is started.

After the end of the 16R probability variation jackpot or the 8R probability variation jackpot jackpot game state, which is the first hit, the game state shifts to a time-saving game state with a maximum of 40 times and a probability variation game state, and the ST mode is executed together with this game state. To. When the control start condition (big hit) of the probable change jackpot occurs in the time-saving game state and the probabilistic game state during the execution of the ST mode, the 16R probable big hit, the 8R probable big hit, or the 2R probable change corresponding as a so-called consecutive villa Control of the big hit game state such as big hit is started. After the end of these big hit game states, the game state is again shifted to the time-saving game state and the probabilistic game state with the upper limit of 40 times, and the ST mode is executed together with this game state. When the gaming state of the time-saving gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state during the execution of the ST mode reaches the upper limit of 40 times without the control start condition (big hit) of the probabilistic jackpot, the non-time-saving gaming state and the non-probability changing gaming state. It shifts to the normal game state of, and the normal effect mode is executed together with this normal game state.

On the other hand, after the end of the 2R probable big hit or small hit hit game state, which is the first hit, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state and the probable-change game state, or the non-time-short game state and the non-probability-change game state. Specifically, after the end of the 2R probable change big hit of the first hit, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state and the probable change game state (40 times), and after the end of the small hit of the first hit, the non-time-saving game state and the non-probability change game state. It shifts to the game state of. The latent expectation mode is executed together with these game states. During the execution of the latent expectation mode, the mode can be switched to the low mode, the medium mode, or the high mode on condition of promotion and demotion. When the control start condition (big hit) of the probability variation jackpot occurs in the gaming state during the latent probability expectation mode, the control of the corresponding jackpot gaming state such as 16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, or 2R probability variation jackpot is started. .. After the end of these big hit game states, the game state shifts to a time-saving game state and a probabilistic game state with an upper limit of 40 times, and the ST mode is executed together with this game state. On the other hand, when the control start condition (hit) of the 2R probability variation big hit or the small hit occurs in the gaming state during the latent probability expectation mode, the control of the corresponding 2R probability variation big hit or the small hit is started. .. After the end of the 2R probable big hit or small hit hit game state, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state and the non-probability change game state again, and the latent expectation mode is executed together with these game states. However, the 2R probability variation jackpot shifts to the ST mode after the end of the 2R probability variation jackpot jackpot gaming state only when the game state is in which the latent probability expectation mode is being executed and the probability variation game state is in effect. That is, in the case of the non-probability variable gaming state in the latent probability expected mode, the 2R probable variable jackpot for the first hit is obtained. Move to. For example, in the case of promotion in the latent expectation mode, there is a transition from a low mode to a medium mode, a transition from a medium mode to a high mode, and a transition from a low mode to a high mode. Similarly, in the case of demotion in the latent expectation mode, there is a transition from high mode to medium mode, a transition from medium mode to low mode, and a transition from high mode to low mode. Further, although not particularly shown in FIG. 7, the latent expectation mode ends on condition that a predetermined number of games (for example, 40 times) is consumed, and the mode can be switched to the normal effect mode.

[Hit judgment table, hit symbol determination table]
FIG. 8 shows a hit determination table and a hit symbol determination table. The hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-probable variable gaming state) referred to in the non-probable variable game state and a hit determination table (probable variable game state) referred to in the probabilistic game state. The hit symbol determination table includes a hit symbol determination table (first special symbol) corresponding to the first special symbol and a hit symbol determination table (second special symbol) corresponding to the second special symbol. These a hit determination table and a hit symbol determination table are stored in the main ROM 61.

As shown in FIG. 8, the hit determination table (non-probability variation game state) and the hit determination table (probability variation game state) have a hit determination random number (0 to 299) and a hit determination result (hit determination by special symbol lottery). As a result of). According to the hit judgment table (non-probability variable game state), when the hit judgment random number "0" is extracted at the time of special symbol lottery, the judgment result of "big hit" is obtained, and the hit judgment random number "1" to When "298" is extracted, the determination result of "missing" is obtained, and when the random number for hit determination "299" is extracted, the determination result of "small hit" is obtained. On the other hand, according to the hit judgment table (probability variation game state), when the hit judgment random numbers "0" to "9" are extracted at the time of special symbol lottery, the judgment result of "big hit" is obtained, and the hit judgment is made. When the random numbers "10" to "298" are extracted, the determination result of "missing" is obtained, and when the random number for hit determination "299" is extracted, the determination result of "small hit" is obtained. As a result, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit is 1/300 in the non-probability changing gaming state, and the winning probability of the big hit is 10/300 in the probabilistic changing gaming state. Further, the winning probability of a small hit is 1/300 in both the non-probability-changing gaming state and the probabilistic-changing gaming state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the hit symbol determination table (first special symbol) and the hit symbol determination table (second special symbol) are used for determining the stop symbol as a special symbol, and are special. It defines a winning determination result by a symbol lottery, a random number for determining a winning symbol (0 to 9), a determination result indicating a winning type, and a stop symbol (0 to 4) determined by a special symbol lottery.

In the hit symbol determination table (first special symbol), when the hit determination result is "big hit" and the random number "0" for hit symbol determination is extracted, "16R probability variation big hit" is set as the hit type. At the same time, "1" is determined as the stop symbol of the first special symbol. Further, when the hit determination result is "big hit" and any one of the random numbers "1" to "4" for determining the hit symbol is extracted, "8R probability variation big hit" is determined as the hit type. , "2" is determined as the stop symbol of the first special symbol. Further, when any of the random numbers "5" to "9" for determining the winning symbol is extracted when the hit determination result is "big hit", "2R probability variation big hit" is determined as the hit type. , "3" is determined as the stop symbol of the first special symbol. If the hit determination result is "small hit", all of the random numbers "0" to "9" for determining the winning symbol can be extracted, and "small hit" is determined as the hit type, and the first 1 "4" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. On the other hand, when the hit determination result is "miss", all of the random numbers "0" to "9" for determining the hit symbol can be extracted, but "loss" is determined as the hit type, and the first "0" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

In the hit symbol determination table (second special symbol), when the hit determination result is "big hit" and any one of the hit symbol determination random numbers "0" to "5" is extracted, the hit type. As "16R probability variation jackpot" is determined, "1" is determined as the stop symbol of the second special symbol. Further, when any of the random numbers "6" to "9" for determining the winning symbol is extracted when the hit determination result is "big hit", "2R probability variation big hit" is determined as the hit type. , "3" is determined as the stop symbol of the second special symbol. If the hit determination result is "small hit", all of the random numbers "0" to "9" for determining the winning symbol can be extracted, and "small hit" is determined as the hit type, and the first 2 "4" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. On the other hand, when the hit determination result is "miss", all of the random numbers "0" to "9" for determining the hit symbol can be extracted, but "loss" is determined as the hit type, and the second "0" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

The number of stop symbols and the number of rounds that determine the hit type are not limited to those described above, and may be larger or smaller.

[Table for determining game status]
FIG. 9 shows a table for determining a game state. The game state determination table is used when determining the transition destination of the game state. This game state determination table is stored in the main ROM 61.

As shown in FIG. 9, the game state determination table defines a stop symbol, a hit type, a game state at the time of hit determination, a time reduction number of times, and an ST number of times (probability variation game state number of times). Regarding the gaming state at the time of hit determination, the non-probability-changing gaming state and the probable-changing gaming state are defined as "0" and "1", respectively, and the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are defined as "0" and "1", respectively. It stipulates.

In the game state determination table, for example, when the stop symbol is "1" and "16R probability variation jackpot" is determined as the hit type, regardless of the gaming state at that time, after the end of the 16R probability variation jackpot. As the gaming state, a time-saving gaming state with a time-saving number of times "40 times" and a probabilistic gaming state with an ST number of times "40 times" are determined. Further, in the game state determination table, for example, when the stop symbol is "2" and "8R probability variation jackpot" is determined as the hit type, the 8R probability variation jackpot is the same regardless of the gaming state at that time. As the gaming state after the end, the time-saving gaming state of the time-saving number of times "40 times" and the probabilistic gaming state of the ST number of times "40 times" are determined.

On the other hand, in the game state determination table, for example, when the stop symbol is "3" and "2R probability variation jackpot" is determined as the hit type, the gaming state at that time is the non-probability variation game state (probability variation game state "0"). In the case of a non-time-saving game state (time-saving game state "0"), the non-time-saving game state of "0 times" is determined as the game state after the end of the 2R probability variation jackpot, while the ST number of times is "40". The probable change game state of "time" is determined. On the other hand, when the stop symbol is "3" and "2R probability variation jackpot" is determined as the hit type, the gaming state at that time is the probability variation game state (probability variation game state "1") and the non-time saving game state (time reduction game). When the state is "0"), or when the probabilistic game state (probability change game state "1") and the time-saving game state (time-saving game state "1") are reached, the time is shortened as the game state after the end of the 2R probability change jackpot. The time-saving gaming state with the number of times "40 times" and the probabilistic gaming state with the number of STs "40 times" are determined.

Further, in the game state determination table, for example, when the stop symbol is "4" and "small hit" is determined as the hit type, the game state at that time is a non-probable variable game state (probable variable game state "0"). In the case of the non-time saving game state (time saving game state "0"), the gaming state after the end of the small hit is basically maintained as the same gaming state as before the small hit is won. The non-time-saving gaming state of "0 times" is determined, and the non-probability variable gaming state of ST times "0 times" is determined. On the other hand, when the stop symbol is "4" and "small hit" is determined as the hit type, the gaming state at that time is a probabilistic game state (probability variable game state "1") and a non-time saving game state (time saving game state). Even in the case of "0"), the gaming state after the end of the small hit is basically maintained as the same gaming state as before the small hit is won, so that the number of time reductions is "0". The gaming state is determined, and the probabilistic gaming state in which the remaining number of times is maintained as the number of STs is determined. Further, when the stop symbol is "4" and "small hit" is determined as the hit type, the gaming state at that time is the probabilistic gaming state (probability variable gaming state "1") and the time-saving gaming state (time-saving gaming state "1"). Even in the case of 1 ”), the gaming state after the end of the small hit is basically maintained as the same gaming state as before the small hit was won, so that the remaining number of times is maintained as it is. The gaming state is determined, and the probabilistic gaming state in which the remaining number of STs is maintained is determined.

[Table for determining special symbol fluctuation patterns]
FIG. 10 shows a first special symbol variation pattern determination table and a second special symbol variation pattern determination table. The first special symbol variation pattern determination table and the second special symbol variation pattern determination table are stored in the main ROM 61.

As shown in FIG. 10, the first special symbol variation pattern determination table is a table referred to when determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the determination result of the hit type and the random number for determining the variation time ( 0 to 99), fluctuation patterns (1 to 6), fluctuation times, and fluctuation pattern designation commands (h1 to h6) are specified. Further, the second special symbol variation pattern determination table is a table referred to when determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol, and includes the determination result of the hit type and the random number (0 to 99) for determining the variation time. , The fluctuation pattern (7 to 13), the fluctuation time, and the fluctuation pattern designation command (h7 to h13) are specified.

For example, in the first special symbol variation pattern determination table, "16R probability variation jackpot" is obtained as a determination result of the hit type, and when any one of the random numbers "0" to "79" for determining the variation time is extracted, The "variation pattern 1" is determined as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the variation time is determined to be 50 seconds, and the variation pattern designation command "h1" indicating that effect is generated. Further, when "16R probability variation big hit" is obtained as the determination result of the hit type and any one of the random numbers "80" to "99" for determining the fluctuation time is extracted, the "variation pattern" is used as the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol. 2 ”is determined, the variation time is determined to be 100 seconds, and the variation pattern designation command“ h2 ”indicating that effect is generated. Even when "8R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation jackpot", "small hit", and "loss" are obtained as the judgment result of the hit type, the random number for determining the fluctuation time is extracted and the first special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined. By referring to the table, the corresponding fluctuation pattern specification commands "h1" to "h6" are generated. The variation pattern designation commands "h1" to "h6" generated in this way are transmitted from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7.

Further, for example, in the second special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table, "16R probability variation jackpot" is obtained as a determination result of the hit type, and any one of the random numbers "0" to "9" for determining the fluctuation time is extracted. In addition, the "variation pattern 7" is determined as the variation pattern of the second special symbol, the variation time is determined to be 6 seconds, and the variation pattern designation command "h7" indicating that effect is generated. Further, when "16R probability variation big hit" is obtained as the determination result of the hit type and any one of the random numbers "10" to "79" for determining the fluctuation time is extracted, the "variation pattern" is used as the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol. 8 ”is determined, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and the variation pattern designation command“ h8 ”indicating that effect is generated. Further, when "16R probability variation big hit" is obtained as the determination result of the hit type and any one of the random numbers "80" to "99" for determining the fluctuation time is extracted, the "variation pattern" is used as the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol. 9 ”is determined, the fluctuation time is determined to be 20 seconds, and the variation pattern designation command“ h9 ”indicating that effect is generated. Even when "2R probability variation big hit", "small hit", and "loss" are obtained as the judgment result of the hit type, the random number for determining the fluctuation time should be extracted and the second special symbol variation pattern determination table should be referred to. , The corresponding variation pattern designation commands "h10" to "h13" are generated. The variation pattern designation commands "h7" to "h13" generated in this way are also transmitted from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7.

For example, one special symbol variation pattern determination table that summarizes the contents of the first special symbol variation pattern determination table and the second special symbol variation pattern determination table is constructed, and the first special symbol and the second special are constructed. When determining the variation pattern of the symbol, one special symbol variation pattern determination table may be referred to. Further, in the first special symbol variation pattern determination table and the second special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, different variation patterns may be determined according to the hit type. The fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is not limited to the time shown as an example in FIG. 10, and an appropriate time can be set. In the present embodiment, one variation pattern determination table is assigned to each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but a plurality of tables may be assigned to one special symbol.

[Table for determining decorative pattern production pattern]
FIG. 11 shows a table for determining a first decorative symbol effect pattern and a table for determining a second decorative symbol effect pattern. These decorative symbol effect pattern determination tables are the first decorative symbol and the first decorative symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 by the sub CPU 71 based on the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 6 and received by the sub control circuit 7. 2 It is a table for determining the effect pattern of the decorative pattern. It should be noted that each effect pattern of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol corresponds to each variation pattern of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and is executed according to the variation time indicated by the variation pattern designation command. It has become. As a result, in the liquid crystal display device 13, each of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol is displayed in conjunction with the display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. These decorative pattern effect pattern determination tables are stored in the program ROM 72.

As shown in FIG. 11, the first decorative symbol effect pattern determination table includes a variation pattern designation command (h1 to h6), a variation pattern (1 to 6), an effect determination random number (0 to 99), and an effect. The pattern (AM) is specified. The table for determining the second decorative pattern effect pattern includes a variation pattern specification command (h7 to h13), a variation pattern (7 to 13), a random number for effect determination (0 to 99), and an effect pattern (D to F, O). ~ W) is specified. In the present embodiment, the effect patterns corresponding to the "2R probability variation big hit" and the "small hit" are the "hit effect pattern D" and the "hit" regardless of whether the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol is used. Either "effect pattern E" or "hit effect pattern F" is determined, and it becomes impossible to distinguish between "2R probability variation big hit" and "small hit" from such an effect pattern. There is.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the first decorative pattern effect pattern determination table, the effect determination random numbers "0" to "69" are based on the "variation pattern 1" specified by the variation pattern designation command "h1". If any of them is extracted, the "big hit effect pattern A" is determined as the effect pattern, and if any of the effect determination random numbers "70" to "89" is extracted, the "big hit effect pattern" is determined as the effect pattern. When "B" is determined and any one of the effect determination random numbers "90" to "99" is extracted, "big hit effect pattern C" is determined as the effect pattern. Similarly, when based on the "variation pattern 2 to 6" specified by the variation pattern specification commands "h2" to "h6", the effect patterns are "hit effect pattern D to F", "big hit effect pattern G", and "big hit effect pattern G". "Loss production pattern A to M" is determined. In the second decorative pattern effect pattern determination table, when any one of the effect determination random numbers "0" to "49" is extracted based on the "variation pattern 7" specified by the variation pattern specification command "h7". Is determined as the "big hit effect pattern O", and when any one of the random numbers "50" to "99" for determining the effect is extracted, the "big hit effect pattern P" is determined as the effect pattern. Similarly, when based on the "variation pattern 8 to 13" specified by the variation pattern specification commands "h8" to "h13", the effect patterns are "big hit effect pattern Q to T" and "hit effect pattern D to F". , "Loss production pattern OW" is determined. That is, the numerical range of the random number for effect determination defined in these effect pattern determination tables is a reference for the selection rate when determining (selecting) each effect pattern, and determines the effect selection rate. It can be said that.

For example, "big hit effect pattern A" and "missing effect pattern A" differ only in whether the final display result is "big hit" or "missing", and the final display result is reached. The contents of the production are the same. Further, in the loss effect pattern shown by hatching in FIG. 11, the stop display is performed in the reach loss stop mode in which a part of the decorative pattern is aligned. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of types of effect patterns may be assigned to one variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of effect patterns to be assigned to each variation pattern is not limited to this. May be different. The first decorative pattern effect pattern determination table and the second decorative pattern effect pattern determination table are provided one by one, but a plurality of tables may be provided for either one or both. Further, the first decorative pattern effect pattern determination table and the second decorative pattern effect pattern determination table may be combined into one table. In the present embodiment, the "first decorative symbol" and the "second decorative symbol" are distinguished, but both are variable display and stop display in the same display area using the same decorative symbol.

[Table for selecting production mode]
FIG. 12 shows an effect mode selection table (normal effect mode), an effect mode selection table (special effect mode), an effect mode selection table (low mode), an effect mode selection table (medium mode), and an effect mode selection. Shows the table (high mode). These effect mode selection tables are tables for determining the type of latent expectation mode to be shifted after the end of the 2R probability variable big hit (sudden probability) or small hit of the first hit. These effect mode selection tables are stored in the program ROM 72.

As shown in FIG. 12, each of the effect mode selection tables has a transition destination latency expectation mode (low mode, medium mode, high mode), an effect mode flag value to be set (02H, 03H, 04H), and It defines the transition probability for each of the small hit and the 2R probability variable big hit (sudden probability). The effect mode flag indicates the type of effect mode, and is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73. Regarding the correspondence between the production mode and the production mode flag, the normal production mode corresponds to the production mode flag "00H", the special production mode corresponds to the production mode flag "01H", and the low mode of the latent expectation mode corresponds to the production mode. Corresponding to the flag "02H", the medium mode of the latent expectation mode corresponds to the directing mode flag "03H", the high mode of the latent expectation mode corresponds to the directing mode flag "04H", and the ST mode corresponds to the directing mode flag. Corresponds to "05H".

As shown in FIG. 12, for example, when a small hit or abrupt determination result is obtained in the normal effect mode, the effect mode selection table (normal effect mode) is referred to. At this time, regarding the latent expectation mode to be the transition destination, if it is a small hit, it is determined to be "low mode" with a probability of 80%, "medium mode" with a probability of 15%, and a probability of 5%. Is determined to be "high mode". On the other hand, if it is abrupt, it is determined to be "low mode" with a probability of 70%, "medium mode" with a probability of 20%, and "high mode" with a probability of 10%. Further, when a small hit or abrupt determination result is obtained in the special effect mode, the effect mode selection table (special effect mode) is referred to. At this time, regarding the latent expectation mode to be the transition destination, if it is a small hit, it is determined to be "low mode" with a probability of 40%, "medium mode" with a probability of 40%, and a probability of 20%. In the case of abruptness, it is determined to be "low mode" with a probability of 40%, it is determined to be "medium mode" with a probability of 40%, and it is determined to be "high mode" with a probability of 20%. Is decided.

Further, for example, when a small hit or abruptness determination result is obtained in the low mode of the latent probability expectation mode, the effect mode selection table (low mode) is referred to. At this time, the probability expectation mode to be the transition destination is determined to be "low mode" with a probability of 30%, "medium mode" with a probability of 50%, and a probability of 20% if it is a small hit. Is determined to be "high mode". On the other hand, if it is abrupt, it is determined to be "low mode" with a probability of 10%, "medium mode" with a probability of 50%, and "high mode" with a probability of 40%. That is, in the low mode, there is a high possibility that the abruptness will be promoted to the "medium mode" or the "high mode" rather than the small hit.

Further, for example, when a small hit or abruptness determination result is obtained in the medium mode of the latent probability expectation mode, the effect mode selection table (medium mode) is referred to. At this time, regarding the latent expectation mode to be the transition destination, if it is a small hit, it is determined to be "low mode" with a probability of 0%, it is determined to be "medium mode" with a probability of 80%, and a probability of 20%. Is determined to "high mode". On the other hand, if it is abrupt, it is determined to be "low mode" with a probability of 10%, "medium mode" with a probability of 50%, and "high mode" with a probability of 40%. That is, even in the medium mode, there is a high possibility that the abruptness will be promoted to the "high mode" rather than the small hit. Further, in the medium mode, there is no possibility of being demoted to "low mode" due to a small hit, while there is a possibility of being demoted to "low mode" in the case of abruptness.

Further, for example, when a small hit or abruptness determination result is obtained in the high mode of the latent probability expectation mode, the effect mode selection table (high mode) is referred to. At this time, regarding the latent expectation mode to be the transition destination, if it is a small hit, it is determined to be "low mode" with a probability of 0%, it is determined to be "medium mode" with a probability of 0%, and a probability of 100%. Is determined to be "high mode". On the other hand, if it is abrupt, it is determined to be "low mode" with a probability of 10%, "medium mode" with a probability of 0%, and "high mode" with a probability of 90%. That is, in the high mode, there is a possibility that the sudden hit is demoted to the "low mode" rather than the small hit. The transition probability in the effect mode selection table can be appropriately set according to the specifications.

[Table for selecting the destination for transition to the run-time mode in latent expectation mode]
FIG. 13 shows a table for selecting a destination for shifting to a mode when the latent expectation mode is executed. This latent expectation mode execution mode transition destination selection table is a table that is referred to when the variation display of the special symbol based on the start memory information of "loss" that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is completed. It is a table for determining the low mode, the medium mode, and the high mode as the transition destination at the time of executing the latent expectation mode. The table for selecting the transition destination to the run-time mode in the latent expectation mode is stored in the program ROM 72. It should be noted that the table for selecting the transition destination in the run-time mode of the latent probability expectation mode may be referred to according to the determination result of "hit".

As shown in FIG. 13, the table for selecting the transition destination in the execution mode of the latent probability expectation mode includes the staying latent probability expectation mode (low mode, medium mode, high mode) and the low mode and medium mode as the transition destination. , The transition probability is specified for each high mode. For example, when the probability expectation mode in which the player is staying is the low mode, the transition destination is 70% likely to be the low mode, 25% probability the medium mode, and 5% the high mode. Further, when the latent probability expectation mode in which the user is staying is the medium mode, there is a 20% probability that the transition destination will be the low mode, a 60% probability that the mode will be the medium mode, and a 20% probability that the mode will be the high mode. When the probability expectation mode in which the player is staying is the high mode, there is a 10% chance that the transition destination will be the low mode, a 50% chance that the mode will be the medium mode, and a 40% chance that the mode will be the high mode.

[Table for selecting a table for changing the effect]
FIG. 14 shows a first effect change table selection table (change flag 01H), a second effect change table selection table (change flag 02H), a third effect change table selection table (change flag 03H), and a first. 4 The effect change table selection table (change flag 04H) is shown. These effect change table selection tables are tables for determining the value to be set in the change flag when the value of the effect change counter becomes “0”. These effect mode selection tables are stored in the program ROM 72.

As shown in FIG. 14, in each of the effect change table selection tables, the probability (selection probability) that the corresponding change flag (01H, 02H, 03H, 04H) is selected and the value of the change flag (01H) to be set are set. , 02H, 03H, 04H) and the value (50, 100, 200, 300) of the effect change counter to be set are specified. The change flag indicates the type of the effect change table described later, and is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73. The effect change counter is a subtraction counter for counting the number of games that triggers the effect change, and is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73.

As shown in FIG. 14, for example, when the value of the change flag is "01H" and the value of the effect change counter becomes 0, the first effect change table selection table (change flag 01H) is referred to. At this time, the combination of the value of the change flag and the value of the effect change counter to be set next is "01H" and "100" with a selection probability of 50%, and "02H" and "200" with a selection probability of 20%. With a 20% selection probability, it becomes "03H" and "300", and with a 10% selection probability, it becomes "04H" and "50". Similarly, when the value of the change flag is "02H", "03H", "04H" and the value of the effect change counter becomes 0, the second effect change table selection table (change flag 02H), the third. The effect change table selection table (change flag 03H) and the fourth effect change table selection table (change flag 04H) are referred to, and the combination of the value of the change flag and the value of the effect change counter to be set next is the selection probability. Is determined based on. In such an effect change table selection table, the selection probability of the value of the change flag to be set differs depending on the value of the change flag that has already been set. Further, the value of the effect change counter to be set is uniformly the same according to the value of the change flag set at the same time. For example, in the change flag "01H", the effect change counter is set to "100". With the change flag "02H", the effect change counter is set to "200", with the change flag "03H", the effect change counter is set to "300", and with the change flag "04H", the effect change counter is set to "200". It is set to "50". The value of the effect change counter may be different depending on the value of the change flag set for each table.

[Table for changing the effect]
FIG. 15 shows a first effect change table (change flag 01H), a second effect change table (change flag 02H), a third effect change table (change flag 03H), and a fourth effect change table (change flag 04H). ) Is shown. These effect change tables are tables for determining whether or not to add the addition value described later to the above-mentioned effect determination random number for each game. These staging change tables are stored in the program ROM 72.

As shown in FIG. 15, each of the effect change tables defines the value of the effect change counter (1 to 300) and the winning probability when deciding whether or not to add to the effect determination random number by lottery. ing. Note that the number of games (special mode transition value), which is the value of the effect change counter indicated by hatching in the figure, shifts from the normal effect mode to the special effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 15, for example, when the change flag is "01H", the first effect change table (change flag 01H) is referred to, and when the value of the effect change counter is 100 to 71, it is 1%. When the value of the effect change counter is 70 to 11, the addition is performed to the effect determination random number with the winning probability, and the effect change counter is added to the effect decision random number with a winning probability of 3%. When the value of is 10 to 1, as a special effect mode, addition is performed to the effect determination random number with a winning probability of 5%. Similarly, when the change flag is "02H", the second effect change table (change flag 02H) is referred to, and when the value of the effect change counter is 200 to 71, the effect is determined with a winning probability of 0%. When the random number is added and the value of the effect change counter is 70 to 6, the addition is performed to the effect determination random number with a winning probability of 1%, and the value of the effect change counter is 5 to 1. In this case, as a special effect mode, addition is performed to the effect determination random number with a winning probability of 10%. When the change flag is "03H", the third effect change table (change flag 03H) is referred to, and when the value of the effect change counter is 300 to 61, there is a 3% winning probability for the effect determination random number. When the value of the effect change counter is 60 to 11, the addition is performed to the random number for determining the effect with a winning probability of 10%, and the value of the effect change counter is 10 to 1. As a special effect mode, addition is performed to the effect determination random number with a winning probability of 3%. When the change flag is "04H", the fourth effect change table (change flag 04H) is referred to, and when the value of the effect change counter is 50 to 44, there is a 10% winning probability for the effect determination random number. When the value of the effect change counter is 43 to 41, the addition is performed to the effect determination random number with a winning probability of 10%, and the value of the effect change counter is 40 to 1. As a special effect mode, addition is performed to the effect determination random number with a winning probability of 30%.

[Addition table]
FIG. 16 shows a first addition table (change flag 01H), a second addition table (change flag 02H), a third addition table (change flag 03H), and a fourth addition table (change flag 04H). There is. These addition tables are tables for determining the addition value when it is determined to add using the above-mentioned effect change table. These addition tables are stored in the program ROM 72.

As shown in FIG. 16, each of the addition tables defines a value (1 to 300) of the effect change counter, a selection probability when determining the addition value by lottery, and an addition value. For example, when the change flag is "01H", the first addition table (change flag 01H) is referred to, and when the value of the effect change counter is 100 to 71, it becomes a random number for effect determination with a selection probability of 90%. On the other hand, the addition value "1" is added, and when the addition value "2" is added to the staging determination random number with a selection probability of 10% and the value of the staging change counter is 70 to 11, 100%. When the addition value "3" is added to the staging decision random number with the selection probability and the value of the staging change counter is 10 to 1, the addition value "5" is added to the staging decision random number with 80% selection probability. Is added, and the addition value "10" is added to the random number for determining the effect with a selection probability of 20%.

Similarly, when the change flag is "02H", the second addition table (change flag 02H) is referred to, and when the value of the effect change counter is 70 to 6, the effect determination random number has a selection probability of 50%. When the addition value "1" is added to, the addition value "3" is added to the effect determination random number with a selection probability of 50%, and the value of the effect change counter is 5 to 1, 90%. The addition value "3" is added to the effect determination random number with the selection probability of, and the addition value "5" is added to the effect determination random number with the selection probability of 10%. When the change flag is "03H", the third addition table (change flag 03H) is referred to, and when the value of the effect change counter is 300 to 61, there is a 90% selection probability for the effect determination random number. When the addition value "0" is added, the addition value "1" is added to the staging determination random number with a selection probability of 10%, and the value of the staging change counter is 60 to 11, the selection probability is 80%. The addition value "0" is added to the staging decision random number, the addition value "2" is added to the staging decision random number with a selection probability of 20%, and the value of the staging change counter is 10 to 1. At this time, the addition value "0" is added to the staging determination random number with a selection probability of 70%, and the addition value "3" is added to the staging determination random number with a selection probability of 30%. When the change flag is "04H", the fourth addition table (change flag 04H) is referred to, and when the value of the effect change counter is 50 to 41, there is a 100% selection probability for the effect determination random number. When the addition value "5" is added and the value of the effect change counter is 40 to 1, the addition value "10" is added to the effect determination random number with a selection probability of 40%, and the selection probability is 40%. The addition value "30" is added to the effect determination random number, and the addition value "50" is added to the effect determination random number with a selection probability of 20%. If the result of addition to the random number for determining the effect exceeds "99", which is the upper limit value, the addition result is regarded as the upper limit value and applied. If the result of adding to the random number for determining the effect exceeds the upper limit, the effect pattern may be determined based on the excess value. For example, when the random number for determining the effect is "95" and the addition value is "10", the effect pattern may be determined based on "6" which is the amount exceeding the upper limit value "99".

[Table for determining continuous notice]
FIG. 17 shows a continuous notice determination table (two start memories) corresponding to the case where the start storage information is two, and a continuous notice determination table (three start memories) corresponding to the case where the start memory information is three. And the continuous notice determination table (4 start storages) corresponding to the case where the start storage information is 4. These continuous advance notice determination tables determine whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice effect based on the hit determination result included in the start opening winning command transmitted from the main control circuit 6 and received by the sub control circuit 7. It is a table to do. The continuous advance notice determination table has a winning judgment result, a selection probability when deciding whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice effect, and information (execution / non-execution) as to whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice effect. It stipulates. These continuous notice determination tables are stored in the program ROM 72.

As shown in FIG. 17, when there are two start storage information, the continuous notice determination table (two start memories) is referred to, and when the 16R probability variation jackpot is reached, the continuous notice effect is produced with a selection probability of 10%. Is executed, while the continuous notice effect is not executed with a 90% selection probability, and when there is another big hit or small hit, the continuous notice effect is executed with a selection probability of 3%, while 97% selection. If the continuous advance notice effect is not executed with a probability and there is a loss, the continuous advance notice effect is executed with a selection probability of 1%, while the continuous advance notice effect is not executed with a selection probability of 99%. Similarly, when there are three start storage information, the continuous notice determination table (three start storage) is referred to, and when the 16R probability variation jackpot is reached, the continuous notice effect is executed with a selection probability of 10%. On the other hand, when the continuous advance notice effect is not executed with a 90% selection probability and other big hits or small hits, the continuous advance notice effect is executed with a 20% selection probability, while the continuous advance notice effect is executed with an 80% selection probability. When the effect is not executed and the result is lost, the continuous advance notice effect is executed with a selection probability of 3%, while the continuous advance notice effect is not executed with a selection probability of 97%. When there are four start storage information, the continuous notice determination table (four start storage) is referred to, and when the 16R probability variation jackpot is reached, the continuous notice effect is executed with a selection probability of 30%, while 70. When the continuous advance notice effect is not executed with a selection probability of% and other big hits or small hits, the continuous advance notice effect is executed with a selection probability of 20%, while the continuous advance notice effect is executed with a selection probability of 80%. However, if there is a loss, the continuous advance notice effect is executed with a selection probability of 5%, while the continuous advance notice effect is not executed with a selection probability of 95%.

[Main processing executed by the main CPU]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the main CPU 60.

As shown in FIG. 18, the main CPU 60 first performs an initialization process (S10). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a backup return process, an initialization setting process, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a random number value update process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 60 updates the initial value random number counter, the fluctuation time determination random number counter, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a timer update process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 60 updates various timers such as a timer for synchronizing the main CPU 60 and the sub CPU 71, a large winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the large winning opening 39, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a special symbol control process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 60 extracts a hit determination random value and a hit symbol determination random value based on the detection signals from the first start port switch 340 and the second start port switch 350, and stores them in the main ROM 61. With reference to the winning determination table and the winning symbol determination table, it is determined whether or not the winning lottery (special symbol lottery) has been won and the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined, and the determination result is stored in the main RAM 62. conduct. This special symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a normal symbol control process (S14). In this process, the main CPU 60 extracts a random number value according to the detection signal from the passing gate switch 360, refers to the ordinary symbol winning table (not shown) stored in the main ROM 61, and wins the ordinary symbol lottery. It is determined whether or not it is, and a process of storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 62 is performed.

If the normal symbol lottery is won, the blade member 46 as a normal electric accessory is opened, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 35.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a symbol display device control process (S15). In this process, the main CPU 60 has the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53 according to the result of the special symbol control process and the result of the normal symbol control process stored in the main RAM 62 in S13 and S14. , A process of storing a control signal for driving the normal symbol display unit 50 in the main RAM 62 is performed. The main CPU 60 transmits a control signal to the first special symbol display unit 52 and the second special symbol display unit 53. The first special symbol display unit 52 or the second special symbol display unit 53 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and stops based on the received control signal. The normal symbol display unit 50 variablely displays and stops the normal symbol based on the received control signal.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a game information data generation process (S16). In this process, the main CPU 60 generates data regarding game information to be transmitted to the external device 90 (for example, a hall computer or a calling device).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs port output processing (S17). In this process, the main CPU 60 outputs a signal for driving and controlling the opening / closing door 40 at the large winning opening 39 and the blade member 46 at the second starting port 35.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a command output process (S18). In this process, the main CPU 60 transmits various commands to the sub control circuit 7 (sub CPU 71).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a payout process (S19). In this process, the main CPU 60 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 39, the first starting opening 34, the second starting opening 35, and the general winning opening 41 to 44, and if there is a winning. , The payout request command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout / launch control circuit 82. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S11 and repeats the processes of S11 to S19.

[System timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt process executed by the main CPU 60. The system timer interrupt process is a process that is executed by interrupting the main process even when the main CPU 60 is executing the main process.

As shown in FIG. 19, the main CPU 60 performs a register save process (S20). In this process, the main CPU 60 saves the running program stored in the register.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a random number update process (S21). In this process, the main CPU 60 updates the hit determination random number counter, the hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a switch input process (S22). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not a signal is input to the first and second start port switches 340, 350, the general winning port switches 410, 420, 430, 440, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a register return process (S23). In this process, the main CPU 60 returns the saved program to the register. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol control processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special symbol control process executed by the main CPU 60. This special symbol control process is executed as a subroutine of the main process. In FIG. 20, the numerical values added to the sides of S31 to S38 indicate the values of the control state flags corresponding to those processes, and the control state flags are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 62. The main CPU 60 executes one process corresponding to the value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 62, whereby the special symbol game progresses. Further, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not to execute each process based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the state of the game of the special symbol game, and enables any of the processes in S31 to S38 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 60 executes each process at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each process. Before reaching this predetermined timing, each process is terminated without being executed, and other subroutines are executed. Of course, the main CPU 60 also executes the system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 19 at a predetermined cycle.

As shown in FIG. 20, the main CPU 60 executes a process of loading the special symbol control state flag (S30).

Next, the main CPU 60 executes a special symbol storage check process (S31). This special symbol memory check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 21.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes the special symbol fluctuation time management process (S32). In this process, the main CPU 60 has a control state flag having a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management, and when a predetermined variation time has elapsed in the special symbol variation display (when the special symbol variation display has stopped). ), The value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and the waiting time after confirmation is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of S33 after the waiting time has elapsed after the confirmation. This special symbol fluctuation time management process will be described later with reference to FIG. 23.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes the special symbol display time management process (S33). The main CPU 60 determines whether or not the control state flag is a hit when the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management and the waiting time has elapsed after the confirmation. When it is a hit, the main CPU 60 sets a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process in the control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of S34 after the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed. On the other hand, the main CPU 60 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a hit. That is, if it is not a hit, the main CPU 60 is set to execute the process of S38. This special symbol display time management process will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes the hit start interval management process (S34). In this process, the main CPU 60 has a value (03H) in which the control state flag indicates the hit start interval management process, and when the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the main CPU 60 reads out the large winning opening 39 from the main ROM 61. The data to be released is stored in the main RAM 62. The main CPU 60 reads out the data for opening the large winning opening 39 stored in the main RAM 62, and supplies a signal to open the large winning opening 39 to the large winning opening solenoid 400. In this way, the main CPU 60 and the like control the opening and closing of the large winning opening 39. That is, as a hit game state in which the open state and the closed state of the big winning opening 39 are repeated, a game state such as 16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, or small hit is executed. Then, the main CPU 60 sets a value (04H) indicating that the big winning opening is open in the control state flag, and sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 27 seconds) in the big winning opening opening time timer. That is, the main CPU 60 is set to execute the process of S36. The hit start interval management process will be described later with reference to FIG. 25.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes the waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening (S35). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets the control state flag to a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the large winning opening, and when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the main CPU 60 sets the large winning opening opening count counter. The memory is updated so as to increase by "1". The main CPU 60 sets a value (04H) indicating that the large winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 60 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 27 seconds or 0.2 seconds) in the large winning opening opening time timer. That is, the main CPU 60 is set to execute the process of S36. The waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening will be described later with reference to FIG. 26.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes a process during opening of the large winning opening (S36). When the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating that the large winning opening is open, the main CPU 60 has elapsed the opening upper limit time under the condition that the large winning opening winning counter is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, “9”). It is determined whether or not any of the conditions (the large winning opening opening time timer is "0") is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 60 updates the variable positioned in the main RAM 62 in order to close the big winning opening 39. Then, it is determined whether or not the condition that the large winning opening opening number counter is equal to or more than the maximum value of the large winning opening opening number (the final round) is satisfied. When the main CPU 60 determines that it is the final round, it sets a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval management process in the control state flag, and when it is not the final round, it manages the waiting time before reopening the big winning opening. The indicated value (05H) is set in the control status flag. The processing during the opening of the large winning opening will be described later with reference to FIG. 27.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes the hit end interval management process (S37). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets the control state flag to a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval management process, and sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the time corresponding to the hit end interval has elapsed. Set to the control status flag. That is, the main CPU 60 is set to execute the process of S38. The hit end interval management process will be described later with reference to FIG. 28.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes a special symbol game end process (S38). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check when the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, the main CPU 60 is set to execute the process of S31. When the special symbol game end process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine. This special symbol game end process will be described later with reference to FIG. 29.

As described above, by setting the control state flag, the special symbol game is executed. Specifically, when the game state is not the hit game state and the hit determination result is a loss, the main CPU 60 sets the control state flags to “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “07H”. By setting in this order, the processes of S31, S32, S33, and S38 shown in FIG. 20 are executed at predetermined timings. Further, the main CPU 60 sets the control state flags in the order of "00H", "01H", "02H", and "03H" when the game state is not the hit game state and the hit determination result is the hit. As a result, the processes of S31, S32, S33, and S34 shown in FIG. 20 are executed at predetermined timings, and the control to the winning game state is executed. Further, the main CPU 60 sets the control state flags in the order of “04H” and “05H” when the control to the winning game state is executed, so that the processing of S36 and S35 shown in FIG. 20 is performed at a predetermined timing. It will be executed in, and the winning game state will be executed. When the end condition of the winning game state is satisfied, the processes of S35 and S37 to S38 shown in FIG. 20 are executed at a predetermined timing by setting "04H", "06H", and "07H" in this order. Then, the winning game state will be terminated.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage check process executed by the main CPU 60. This special symbol storage check process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

As shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the control state flag has a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check (S40). When it is determined in S40 that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol storage check (S40: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S41. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the special symbol storage check (S40: NO), the main CPU 60 terminates this subroutine.

In S41, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining the presence / absence of start storage information. In this process, when it is determined that there is no start storage information of the special symbol game (S41: NO), that is, the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) or the second special symbol When no data is stored in the start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S42. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is start storage information (S41: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S43 because the start storage information corresponding to at least one of the first and second special symbols exists.

In S42, the main CPU 60 performs a demo display process. In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a demo display permission value in the main RAM 62. Further, the state in which the number of start storage information of the special symbol game (first special symbol start storage area or second special symbol start storage area in which the random value for hit determination is stored) is "0" is a predetermined time (for example,). 27 seconds) If it is maintained, set the value that permits the execution of the demo display as the demo display permission value. Then, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the demo display command data when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value. The demo display command data stored in this way is supplied as a demo display command from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 7, the demo display is executed in the liquid crystal display device 13. When this demo display process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S43, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of start storage information corresponding to the second special symbol is "0". In this process, the main CPU 60 determines the presence / absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the number of start storage information corresponding to the second special symbol is When it is determined that the data is "0", that is, no data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) (S43: NO), the process proceeds to S44. .. On the other hand, when the number of start storage information corresponding to the second special symbol is not "0", that is, the data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined (S43: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S45.

In S44, the main CPU 60 executes a process of setting a value (02H) indicating that it is a variation of the second special symbol as a variation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. Here, when it is determined that data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), at least the start storage information corresponding to the second special symbol exists. However, since the presence or absence of the start storage information is only confirmed in S41, the start storage information corresponding to the first special symbol may or may not exist. That is, the start storage information corresponding to the first special symbol and the start storage information corresponding to the second special symbol may exist together, but S44 gives priority to the processing of the start storage information corresponding to the second special symbol. It means that (priority is given to the special symbol lottery by winning the second starting port 35 (electric support winning)). When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S46.

In S45, the main CPU 60 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating that the first special symbol is a fluctuation as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. That is, since the start storage information exists and the start storage information corresponding to the second special symbol does not exist, the main CPU 60 determines that only the start storage information corresponding to the first special symbol exists. Therefore, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a fluctuation state number (01H) indicating that the first special symbol is a fluctuation in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S46.

In S46, the main CPU 60 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating special symbol fluctuation time management as a control state flag.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes the special symbol storage transfer process (S47). In this process, if the special symbol to be variablely displayed is the first special symbol, the main CPU 60 displays each of the data in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) as the first. If the special symbol that shifts (stores) to the special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (3) and is variablely displayed is the second special symbol, the second special symbol start storage is stored. A process of shifting (storing) each of the data in the areas (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) to the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (3). Run.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes the jackpot determination process (S48). In this process, the main CPU 60 refers to the hit determination table, and the value extracted as the hit determination random number (hit determination random number value) matches the value associated with the “big hit” (big hit determination value). Determine if it is. As shown in FIG. 8, in the case of the probabilistic game state in which the winning probability of the big hit is higher than in the case of the non-probable variable game state, a large number of random numbers for hit determination corresponding to the "big hit" are defined. The hit determination table (probability variation game state) is referred to. As a result, when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state (16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot) is higher than in the normal state. Then, in the main CPU 60, when the hit determination random value matches the big hit determination value, that is, the hit determination random value is "0" in the non-probability variation game state, or the hit determination random value value in the probability variation game state. If is "0 to 9", the hit determination result is "big hit". That is, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not to set the jackpot game state advantageous to the player. In this way, the processing of S48 determines whether or not it is a "big hit" as a result of the special symbol game.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes a small hit determination process (S49). In this process, the main CPU 60 refers to the hit determination table, and the value extracted as the hit determination random number (hit determination random number value) is one with the value associated with the “small hit” (small hit determination value). Determine if you are doing it. As shown in FIG. 8, the small hit determination value is "299" in either the non-probability-changing gaming state or the probable-changing gaming state, and the probabilities of shifting to the small-hit gaming state are equal. Then, the main CPU 60 sets the hit determination result as "small hit" when the hit determination random value matches the small hit determination value, that is, when the hit determination random value is "299". That is, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not to enter the small hit game state. In this way, the processing of S49 determines whether or not it is a "small hit" as a result of the special symbol game. Also in the small hit determination process, the probability of shifting to the small hit gaming state may be different between the non-probability variable gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes a special symbol determination process (S50). In this process, the main CPU 60 is extracted at the time of starting winning with reference to the winning symbol determination table (see FIG. 8), and the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). Based on the hit symbol determination random value set earlier in the above, the hit type (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, small hit, loss) and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the hit type are determined. The determined hit type and stop symbol are set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 as hit symbol data or stop symbol data. As a result, the symbol designation command corresponding to these symbol data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7. This special symbol determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 22.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes a special symbol variation pattern determination process (S51). In this process, the main CPU 60 selects a special symbol variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) based on the hit type, the stop symbol, and the like determined in the process of S50. Then, the main CPU 60 determines the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol based on the fluctuation time determination random value extracted from the fluctuation time determination random value counter and the selected special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table, and determines the fluctuation pattern. A variation pattern specification command including the indicated data is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. As a result, the fluctuation pattern designation command is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7, and is supplied to the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the data of the effect pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Is displayed in a variable manner as a decorative symbol (identification symbol).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a special symbol fluctuation time setting process (S52). In this process, the main CPU 60 executes a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern in the waiting time timer.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes a process of clearing the value of the storage area (0) used for the variable display this time (S53). When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol determination process]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special symbol determination process executed by the main CPU 60. This special symbol determination process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol memory check process.

As shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit as a result of determining a hit (S60). If it is determined in S60 that it is a big hit (S60: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S61. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S60: NO), the main CPU 60 shifts the processing to S66.

In S61, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the fluctuation state number is (01H). When it is determined that the variable state number is (01H) (S61: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S62. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation state number is not (01H) (S61: NO), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S64.

In S62, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining the big hit symbol (stop symbol) of the first special symbol according to the random number value (winning symbol determination random value) extracted from the hit symbol determination counter. In this process, the main CPU 60 is the first based on the hit symbol determination random value (“0” to “9”) extracted from the hit symbol determination counter and the hit symbol determination table (first special symbol). The process of determining the jackpot symbol of the special symbol (stop symbol "1" to "3") is performed.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a data set of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and a command set of the jackpot symbol (S63). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets the data of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 and supplies it to the first special symbol display unit 52. The first special symbol display unit 52 variablely displays the first special symbol and stops and displays it in a manner based on the data of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol. Further, the main CPU 60 sets a command of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62, and supplies the command from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a special symbol designation command. As a result, the decorative symbol (identification symbol) is derived and displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the jackpot stop display mode corresponding to the first special symbol under the control of the sub-control circuit 7. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S72.

In S64, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining a big hit symbol (stop symbol) of the second special symbol according to a random number value (a random value for determining a winning symbol) extracted from a counter for determining a winning symbol. In this process, the main CPU 60 is second based on the hit symbol determination random value (“0” to “9”) extracted from the hit symbol determination counter and the hit symbol determination table (second special symbol). The process of determining the jackpot symbol of the special symbol (stop symbol "1" or "3") is performed.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a data set of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol and a command set of the jackpot symbol (S65). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets the data of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 and supplies it to the second special symbol display unit 53. The second special symbol display unit 53 variablely displays the second special symbol and stops and displays it in a manner based on the data of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 60 sets a command of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62, and supplies the command from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a special symbol designation command. As a result, the decorative symbol (identification symbol) is derived and displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the jackpot stop display mode corresponding to the second special symbol under the control of the sub control circuit 7. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S72.

In S66, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a small hit as a result of the small hit determination process (S49). When it is determined that the hit is small (S66: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S67. When it is determined that it is not a small hit (S66: NO), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S74.

In S67, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the fluctuation state number is (01H). When it is determined that the fluctuation state number is (01H) (S67: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S68. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation state number is not (01H) (S67: NO), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S70.

In S68, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining a small hit symbol (stop symbol) of the first special symbol according to a random number value (a random value for determining a winning symbol) extracted from a counter for determining a winning symbol. In this process, the main CPU 60 is the first based on the hit symbol determination random value (“0” to “9”) extracted from the hit symbol determination counter and the hit symbol determination table (first special symbol). The process of determining the small hit symbol (stop symbol "4") of the special symbol is performed.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a data set of the small hit symbol of the first special symbol and a command set of the small hit symbol (S69). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets the data of the small hit symbol of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 and supplies it to the first special symbol display unit 52. The first special symbol display unit 52 variablely displays the first special symbol and stops and displays it in a manner based on the data of the small hit symbol of the first special symbol. Further, the main CPU 60 sets a command of the small hit symbol of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62, and supplies the command from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a special symbol designation command. .. As a result, the decorative symbol (identification symbol) is derived and displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the small hit stop display mode corresponding to the first special symbol under the control of the sub control circuit 7. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S72.

In S70, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining a small hit symbol (stop symbol) of the second special symbol according to a random number value (a random value for determining a winning symbol) extracted from a counter for determining a winning symbol. In this process, the main CPU 60 is second based on the hit symbol determination random value (“0” to “9”) extracted from the hit symbol determination counter and the hit symbol determination table (second special symbol). The process of determining the small hit symbol (stop symbol "4") of the special symbol is performed.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a data set of the small hit symbol of the second special symbol and a command set of the small hit symbol (S71). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets the data of the small hit symbol of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 and supplies it to the second special symbol display unit 52. The second special symbol display unit 52 variablely displays the second special symbol and stops and displays it in a manner based on the data of the small hit symbol of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 60 sets a command of the small hit symbol of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62, and supplies the command from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a special symbol designation command. .. As a result, the decorative symbol (identification symbol) is derived and displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the stop display mode of the small hit corresponding to the second special symbol under the control of the sub control circuit 7. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S72.

In S72, the main CPU 60 performs a hit start interval display time data set corresponding to a hit symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the hit start interval display time data corresponding to the hit symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) in the predetermined area of the main RAM 62 in the main RAM 62.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a data set related to the number of times the large winning opening is opened (S73). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the data related to the number of times the large winning opening is opened in the main RAM 62. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S74, the main CPU 60 performs a data set of the lost symbol and a command set of the lost symbol. In this process, the main CPU 60 sets the data of the lost symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62, and depending on whether the fluctuating special symbol is the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first special symbol display unit. It is supplied to 52 or the second special symbol display unit 53. The first special symbol display unit 52 displays the first special symbol in a variable manner and stops and displays the first special symbol in a manner based on the data of the lost symbol, while the second special symbol display unit 53 displays the second special symbol. Is displayed in a variable manner, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner based on the data of the lost symbol. Further, the main CPU 60 sets a command of the lost symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62, and supplies the command of the lost symbol from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a special symbol designation command. As a result, the decorative symbol (identification symbol) is derived and displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the lost stop display mode corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol under the control of the sub-control circuit 7. .. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol fluctuation time management process]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special symbol fluctuation time management process executed by the main CPU 60. This special symbol fluctuation time management process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

As shown in FIG. 23, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating special symbol fluctuation time management (S80). When it is determined that the value (01H) indicates the special symbol fluctuation time management (S80: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S81. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value (01H) does not indicate the special symbol fluctuation time management (S80: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S81, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. When it is determined in S81 that the waiting time timer is "0" (S81: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S82. On the other hand, when it is determined that the waiting time timer is not "0" (S81: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S82, the main CPU 60 executes a process of setting a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management as a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting (storing) a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management in the control state flag.

Next, the main CPU 60 sets a symbol stop command (S83). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting (storing) symbol stop command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. This symbol stop command data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a symbol stop command. As a result, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 recognizes the symbol stop.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes a process of setting a waiting time timer as a waiting time after confirmation (S84). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of storing the waiting time after confirmation in the area functioning as the waiting time timer in the main RAM 62. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol display time management process]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a special symbol display time management process executed by the main CPU 60. This special symbol display time management process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

As shown in FIG. 24, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating a special symbol display time management process (S90). When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process (S90: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S91. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is not the value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process (S90: NO), the main CPU 60 terminates this subroutine.

In S91, when the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0”. Performs the process of determining whether or not. When the value of the waiting time timer is "0" (S91: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S92. On the other hand, when the value of the waiting time timer is not "0" (S91: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S92, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. If it is a big hit (S92: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S93. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (S92: NO), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S94.

In S93, the main CPU 60 performs a process of clearing the game state flag of the main RAM 62. At this time, if the game state flag is a value indicating a probabilistic game state / time-saving game state, that value is cleared and the game state flag is set to "00H". After that, the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S100.

In S94, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. The probability variation number counter is a subtraction counter for counting the number of fluctuations (the number of games) of the special symbol in the probability variation game state up to, for example, 40 times, and is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. When the value of the fluctuation count counter is "0" (S94: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S99. When the value of the fluctuation count counter is not "0" (S94: NO), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S95.

In S95, the main CPU 60 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the fluctuation count counter of the main RAM 62.

Next, the main CPU 60 again performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the fluctuation count counter of the main RAM 62 is “0” (S96). When the value of the fluctuation count counter is "0" (S96: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S97. On the other hand, when the value of the fluctuation count counter is not "0" (S96: NO), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S99.

In S97, the main CPU 60 performs a process of clearing the game state flag of the main RAM 62. Also at this time, the game status flag is set to "00H".

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the probability change end command data in the main RAM 62 (S98). The probability change end command data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a probability change end command, so that the sub CPU 71 recognizes the end of the probability change gaming state.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a small hit (S99). If it is a small hit (S99: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S100. On the other hand, if it is not a small hit (S99: NO), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S104.

In S100, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (03H) indicating a start interval management process by hitting the control state flag of the main RAM 62.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a waiting time timer as a hit start interval time corresponding to the special symbol (S101).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of clearing the large winning opening opening number counter of the main RAM 62 (S102).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a big hit or small hit start command corresponding to the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in the main RAM 62 (S103). In this process, the big hit or small hit start command is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7, so that the sub CPU 71 recognizes the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will come to do. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S104, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end process in the control state flag of the main RAM 62. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Hit start interval management process]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a hit start interval management process executed by the main CPU 60. This hit start interval management process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

As shown in FIG. 25, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating a hit start interval management process (S110). When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process (S110: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S111. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is not the value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process (S110: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S111, when the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process, is the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process "0"? Performs the process of determining whether or not. When the value of the waiting time timer is "0" (S111: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the processing of S112, while when the value of the waiting time timer is not "0" (S111: NO), the main CPU 60 is End this subroutine.

In S112, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the upper limit value of the large winning opening opening number counter of the main RAM 62. In this embodiment, for example, if the hit type is "16R big hit", 16 rounds are set, so "16" is set. If the hit type is "2R big hit", "2" is set. The upper limit of the open number counter of the large winning openings is synonymous with the number of rounds, and is managed separately from the value of the open count counter.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the large winning opening opening number counter of the main RAM 62 (S113).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting open / close pattern data for each round or small hit according to the type of the big hit symbol (S114).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting (storing) the display command data during the opening of the large winning opening in the predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S115). In this case, the display command data during the opening of the large winning opening is the data indicating the first round. The large winning opening opening display command data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a large winning opening opening display command.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating a waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag of the main RAM 62 (S116).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of clearing the large winning opening winning counter of the main RAM 62 (S117).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the large winning opening opening time according to the large winning opening opening number counter (number of rounds) in the main RAM 62 (S118).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the large winning opening opening data for opening the large winning opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S119). When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening, which is executed by the main CPU 60. This waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

As shown in FIG. 26, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening (S120). When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening (S120: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S121. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is not a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening (S120: NO), the main CPU 60 terminates this subroutine.

In S121, when the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening, the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process is ". Performs a process of determining whether or not it is "0". When the value of the waiting time timer is "0" (S121: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the processing of S122, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not "0" (S121: NO), this subroutine is terminated. ..

In S122, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the large winning opening opening number counter of the main RAM 62.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting (storing) the display command data during the opening of the large winning opening in the predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S123). In this case, the display command data during the opening of the large winning opening is the data indicating the second and subsequent rounds. The large winning opening opening display command data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a large winning opening opening display command. This large winning opening opening display command includes an instruction to add 1 to the value of the round number counter to the sub CPU 71.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating the process of opening the large winning opening to the control state flag in the predetermined area functioning as the control state flag in the main RAM 62 (S124).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of clearing the large winning opening winning counter of the main RAM 62 (S125).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the opening time of the large winning opening in the main RAM 62 (S126).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the large winning opening opening data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S127). When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Processing while opening the big prize opening]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a process during opening of the large winning opening executed by the main CPU 60. This large winning opening opening process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

As shown in FIG. 27, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the process of opening the large winning opening (S130). When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the processing during the opening of the large winning opening (S130: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the processing of S131. When it is determined (S130: NO) that the control state flag is not a value (04H) indicating the processing during opening of the large winning opening, the main CPU 60 terminates this subroutine.

In S131, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more. In this process, when the main CPU 60 determines that the large winning opening winning counter is “9” or more (S131: YES), the process proceeds to the process of S134. On the other hand, when it is determined that the large winning opening winning counter is not "9" or more (S131: NO), the main CPU 60 shifts to the processing of S132.

In S132, the main CPU 60 performs a large winning opening opening / closing process according to the opening / closing pattern data of each set round or small hit. In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of opening and closing the large winning opening 39 according to the opening / closing pattern data for each round or small hit set in S114. Specifically, the process of opening and closing the large winning opening 39 multiple times during a predetermined round by repeating the process of closing and opening the large winning opening 39 after waiting for a time according to the opening pattern of each round or small hit. It can be performed.

Next, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the waiting time timer as the large winning opening opening time timer is “0” (S133). When the main CPU 60 determines that the waiting time timer in the predetermined area functioning as the large winning opening opening time timer in the main RAM 62 is “0” (S133: YES), the process proceeds to the process of S134. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the waiting time timer is "0" (S133: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine. That is, when the main CPU 60 determines that the large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more, or determines that the large winning opening opening time timer is "0", the main CPU 60 moves to the processing of S134 and is large. This subroutine is terminated when it is determined that the winning opening winning counter is not "9" or more and the large winning opening opening time timer is not "0".

In S134, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the large winning opening closing data. In this process, the main CPU 60 closes the large winning opening solenoid 400 based on the data read from the main ROM 61 in order to close the large winning opening 39.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a small hit (S135). If it is a small hit (S135: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S140. On the other hand, if it is not a small hit (S135: NO), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S136.

In S136, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the value of the large winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the large winning opening opening number. In this process, the main CPU 60 compares the value of the large winning opening opening count counter stored in the main RAM 62 with the large winning opening opening count upper limit value or more, and the value of the large winning opening opening count counter is the large winning opening. Performs a process of determining whether or not the number of times of opening is equal to or higher than the upper limit. When it is determined that the number of times the large winning opening is opened is equal to or greater than the upper limit (S136: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S140. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not equal to or more than the upper limit of the number of times the large winning opening is opened (S136: NO), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S137.

In S137, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the interval display time between rounds in the main RAM 62.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (05H) indicating a waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 62 (S138).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting inter-round display command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S139). The inter-round display command data is supplied as an inter-round display command from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S140, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the hit end interval display time in the main RAM 62.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval management process in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag of the main RAM 62 (S141).

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the hit end display command data in the predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S142). In this process, the main CPU 60 sets the hit end display command data in the case of a big hit. The hit end display command data is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7 as a hit end display command. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Hit end interval management process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a hit end interval management process executed by the main CPU 60. This hit end interval management process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

As shown in FIG. 28, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 62 is a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval management process (S150). When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval management process (S150: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S151. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is not a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval management process (S150: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S151, when the control state flag of the main RAM 62 has a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval management process, the main CPU 60 has a value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the hit end interval of “0”. Performs the process of determining whether or not. When the value of the waiting time timer is "0" (S151: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S152. On the other hand, when the value of the waiting time timer is not "0" (S151: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S152, the main CPU 60 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game of the main RAM 62 in the control state flag.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting control data according to a winning symbol and a game state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S153). In this process, the main CPU 60 is, for example, "00H" indicating the normal gaming state in the normal gaming state (non-probability and non-time saving gaming state), and the main CPU 60 in the probabilistic gaming state (probability and non-time saving gaming state). "01H" indicating the probabilistic game state, and "02H" indicating the probable change time-shortening game state in the case of the probabilistic time-shortening game state (probability change and time-saving game state) are set according to the game state and the stop symbol before the hit game state is executed. If the game status flag is set and the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a jackpot, "40" is set in the probability variation counter. Further, the main CPU 60 also sets a game state command according to the value set in the game state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol game end processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game end process executed by the main CPU 60. This special symbol game end process is executed as a subroutine of the special symbol control process.

As shown in FIG. 29, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 62 is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process (S160). When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process (S160: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S161. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is not a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process (S160: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S161, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check as a control state flag in the main RAM 62. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Switch input processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a switch input process executed by the main CPU 60. This switch input process is executed as a subroutine of the system timer interrupt process.

As shown in FIG. 30, the main CPU 60 executes the prize ball-related switch check process (S170). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the count switch 390, the general winning opening switches 410, 420, 430, 440, the first starting port switch 340, and the second starting port switch 350 have been input. In other words, it is determined whether or not these switches have detected the game ball. Then, when it is determined that the count switch 390 has been input, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the prize-winning prize ball counter. Further, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter when it is determined that the general winning opening switches 410, 420, 430, 440 have been input. Further, when it is determined that the input of the first start port switch 340 and the second start port switch 350 has been input, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the start port prize ball counter.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes a special symbol-related switch check process (S171). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not there is an input of the first start port switch 340 or the second start port switch 350. This special symbol-related switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 31.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes a normal symbol-related switch check process (S172). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not there is an input of the passing gate switch 360, that is, whether or not a game ball is detected, and when it is determined that there is an input, the holding number is an upper limit (for example, 4). If it is not determined that it is the upper limit, the hit judgment random value is extracted from the hit judgment random value counter of the normal symbol game, and further, the normal symbol determination random value counter. A random value for determining a normal symbol is extracted from the normal symbol, and a process of storing the random value in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 62 is performed.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes the abnormality-related switch check process (S173). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the abnormality-related switch, for example, whether or not it is detected that the open / close switch of the glass door 10 is opened and the glass door 10 is opened. When an abnormality is detected, the main CPU 60 performs a process for notifying the abnormality, and if no abnormality is detected, the process is left as it is. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol related switch check processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a special symbol-related switch check process executed by the main CPU 60. This special symbol-related switch check process is executed as a subroutine of the switch input process.

As shown in FIG. 31, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not a start winning prize for the first start port 34 is detected (S180). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not there is an input of the first start port switch 340. When it is determined that the input of the first start port switch 340 has been input (S180: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S181. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no input of the first start port switch 340 (S180: NO), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S187.

In S181, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not there are four or more start storage information of the first special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the number of start storage information of the first special symbol, that is, the number of holdings is 4 or more. When it is determined that the number of reserved items is 4 or more (S181: YES), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved pieces is not 4 or more (S181: NO), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S182.

In S182, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the number of start storage information of the first special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reserved first special symbols stored in the main RAM 62.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs various random value acquisition processes (S183). In this process, the main CPU 60 extracts the hit determination random value, the hit symbol determination random value, the fluctuation time determination random value, etc. from the corresponding counters and stores them in the first special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 62. Perform the processing. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol start storage area is from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and is the first special symbol start storage area (0). Judgment results based on the hit judgment random value stored in the first special symbol start storage area (1) are derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random values acquired by winning a start prize while the special symbol fluctuates. -The first special symbol start storage area (4) is sequentially stored.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the first special symbol fluctuation state data (S184). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the first special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes the winning effect determination process (S185). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines the hit determination result of the start storage information stored this time.

Next, the main CPU 60 sets the start opening winning command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S196). The start opening winning command is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7, and the sub CPU 71 recognizes that there is a start winning and whether or not the hit determination result is correct. The data of the start opening winning command includes the data of the hit determination result of the start storage information stored this time. As a result, the sub CPU 71 can perform a continuous advance notice effect (look-ahead effect) such as executing an effect based on the start storage information before the variable execution. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S187, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not a start winning prize for the second starting port 35 is detected. In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not there is an input of the second start port switch 350. When it is determined that the input of the second start port switch 350 has been input (S187: YES), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S188. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no input of the second start port switch 350 (S187: NO), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S188, the main CPU 60 performs a process of determining whether or not there are four or more start storage information of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 60 determines whether or not the number of start storage information of the second special symbol, that is, the number of holdings is 4 or more. When it is determined that the number of reserved items is 4 or more (S188: YES), the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved pieces is not 4 or more (S188: NO), the main CPU 60 moves to the process of S189.

In S189, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the number of start storage information of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reserved second special symbols stored in the main RAM 62.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs various random value acquisition processes (S190). In this process, the main CPU 60 extracts the hit determination random value, the hit symbol determination random value, the fluctuation time determination random value, etc. from the corresponding counters and stores them in the second special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 62. Perform the processing. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol start storage area is from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and is the second special symbol start storage area (0). The judgment result based on the hit judgment random value stored in is derived and displayed by the special symbol, and the various random values acquired by winning the start prize during the fluctuation of the special symbol are the second special symbol start storage area (1). -The second special symbol start storage area (4) is sequentially stored.

Next, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the second special symbol fluctuation state data (S191). In this process, the main CPU 60 performs a process of setting the second special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62.

Next, the main CPU 60 executes the winning effect determination process (S192). In this process, the main CPU 60 determines the hit determination result of the start storage information stored this time.

Next, the main CPU 60 sets the start opening winning command in the predetermined area of the main RAM 62 (S192). The start opening winning command is supplied from the main CPU 60 of the main control circuit 6 to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 7, and the sub CPU 71 recognizes that there is a start winning and whether or not the hit determination result is correct. The data of the start-up winning command includes the same data as described above. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

[Main processing executed by the sub CPU]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the main process executed by the sub CPU 71.

As shown in FIG. 32, the sub CPU 71 performs an initialization process in response to a power-on (S210). By this process, the sub CPU 71 is initialized and set.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number update process (S211). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of updating various counters for extracting random values (random values for determining the effect, random values for determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, etc.) stored in the work RAM 73.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a command analysis process (S212). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 6 and stored in the receive buffer of the work RAM 73. This process will be described later with reference to FIG. 35.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes the display control process (S213). In this process, the sub CPU 71 transmits data for displaying on the liquid crystal display device 13 to the display control circuit 74. In the display control circuit 74, the VDP (not shown) reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 71. , And display them on the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes the sound control process (S214). In this process, the sub CPU 71 executes a process of controlling the sound generated from the speaker 21.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes the lamp control process (S215). In this process, the sub CPU 71 executes a process of controlling light emission of various lamps 22 and the like.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes the start storage display device control process (S216). In this process, the sub CPU 71 transmits data for controlling the operation of the start storage display device 300, 310, 320, 330 to the start storage display device control circuit 77. In the start storage display device control circuit 77, the MPU (not shown) reads start storage display data, movement drive data, etc. from the ROM based on the operation control data from the sub CPU 71, and starts storage based on these data. Have the display devices 300, 310, 320, and 330 perform display operations and movement operations. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 again moves to the random number update process of S211 and repeatedly executes each process of S211 to S216.

[Command reception interrupt processing]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a command reception interrupt process executed by the sub CPU 71. The command reception interrupt process may be executed by interrupting the main process even when the sub CPU 71 is executing the main process.

As shown in FIG. 33, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the register (S220). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the value used in the running program stored in each register (storage area).

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of storing the received command in the receive buffer of the work RAM 73 (S221).

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of restoring the register (S222). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of returning the value saved in S220 to each register. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the sub CPU 71. This timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined cycle such as 2 ms, and even when the sub CPU 71 is executing the main process, the main process may be interrupted and executed.

As shown in FIG. 34, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the register (S230). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of saving the value used in the running program stored in each register (storage area).

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes the timer update process (S231). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of updating various timers stored in the work RAM 73.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes the pressing operation button operation determination process (S232). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the operation button 20A has been operated.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes the jog dial operation determination process (S233). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the jog dial 20B has been operated.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of restoring the register (S234). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of returning the value saved in S230 to each register. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Command analysis processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process executed by the sub CPU 71. This command analysis process is executed as a subroutine of the main process.

As shown in FIG. 35, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a receive command (S240). In this process, the sub-CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S241 when it is determined that there is a receive command (S240: YES), and ends this subroutine when it is determined that there is no receive command (S240: NO).

In S241, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of reading the received command data. In this process, the sub CPU 71 reads the command stored in the receive buffer.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a fluctuation pattern designation command (S242). In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the receive command is a variation pattern specification command (S242: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S243 and determines that the receive command is not a variation pattern specification command (S242: NO). , S246.

In S243, the sub CPU 71 executes the effect pattern determination process based on the variation pattern designation command. In the effect pattern determination process, an effect pattern including a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined. This effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 36.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes the start storage number update process (S244). By this process, the display mode of the start storage information displayed on the start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 is updated. The start storage number update process will be described later with reference to FIG. 38.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes various counter update processes (S245). In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of updating the values of various counters stored in the work RAM 73, such as a continuous advance notice counter, a latent expected mode count counter, an ST mode count counter, and an effect change counter. The various counter update processes will be described later with reference to FIG. 39. When this process is completed, the main CPU 60 ends this subroutine.

In S246, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the reception command is a symbol designation command. In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the receive command is a symbol designation command (S246: YES), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S247, and when it determines that the receive command is not a symbol designation command (S246: NO), S250. Move on to the processing of.

In S247, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the symbol designation command. For example, in the case of the symbol designation command indicating the 16R probability variation jackpot, the sub CPU 71 has the stop display mode of the decorative symbol "777" or "333", and in the case of the symbol designation command indicating the 8R probability variation jackpot, the stop display mode of the decorative symbol. Is any of "111" to "999" excluding "777" and "333", and in the case of a symbol designation command indicating a 2R probability variation big hit or small hit, the stop display mode of the decorative symbol is "135". The effect mode change process, which will be described later, is executed based on the symbol designation command and the game state command.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the symbol designation command is a 2R big hit (2R probability variation big hit) or a command indicating a small hit (S248). In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the command indicates a 2R big hit or a small hit (S248: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S249 and determines that the command does not correspond to either the 2R big hit or the small hit. If so (S248: NO), this subroutine is terminated.

In S249, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the type of hit in the hit flag. In this process, the sub CPU 71 sets a value corresponding to the type of 2R probability variation big hit or small hit as a hit flag in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 73. For example, in the case of a 2R probability variation big hit, "02H" is set as a hit flag, and in the case of a small hit, "01H" is set as a hit flag. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S250, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the reception command is a start opening winning command. In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reception command is the start opening winning command (S250: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the processing of S251 and determines that the reception command is not the start opening winning command (S250: NO). , S252.

In S251, the sub CPU 71 executes the start storage number update process. By this process, the display mode of the start storage information displayed on the start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 and the like is updated. The start storage number update process will be described later with reference to FIG. 38. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S252, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a game state command. In this process, the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S253 when it is determined that the received command is a game state command (S252: YES), and when it is determined that the received command is not a game state command (S252: NO), S254. Move on to the processing of.

In S253, the sub CPU 71 executes the effect mode change process. In this process, the effect mode is changed according to the gaming state. This effect mode change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 40. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S254, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a probability change end command. In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a probabilistic end command (S254: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S255, and when it is determined that the received command is not a probabilistic end command (S254: NO), S256. Move on to the processing of.

In S255, the sub CPU 71 executes the effect mode change process. This effect mode change process is also the same as the process of S253, and will be described later with reference to FIG. 40. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S256, the sub CPU 71 executes a process corresponding to another received command. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Production pattern determination process]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an effect pattern determination process executed by the sub CPU 71. This effect pattern determination process is executed as a subroutine of command analysis process.

As shown in FIG. 36, the sub CPU 71 extracts a random value for determining the effect (S260). Then, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol (S261). In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first special symbol (S261: YES), it moves to the process of S262 and determines that it does not correspond to the first special symbol (S261: NO). ), That is, when it is determined that the command is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S273.

In S262, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the continuous notice flag is "01H". The continuous notice flag is a value set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 in order to identify whether or not to perform the continuous notice effect using the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330. It is set as "01H" when it is determined to execute the continuous advance notice effect by the continuous advance notice execution lottery process described later. When it is decided not to execute the continuous notice effect, the continuous notice flag is set to "00H". When it is determined that the continuous notice flag is not "01H" (S262: NO), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S269. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous notice flag is "01H" (S262: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S263.

In S263, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the continuous advance notice counter. Then, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the continuous advance notice counter is “0” (S264). When the value of the continuous advance notice counter is "0" (S264: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S265. On the other hand, when the value of the continuous advance notice counter is not "0" (S264: NO), the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S268. The continuous advance notice counter is a subtraction counter for counting the number of times the continuous advance notice effect is executed, and is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73.

In S265, the sub CPU 71 executes a latent expectation mode transition lottery process. In this process, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to the latent expectation mode with the end of the continuous advance notice effect. The latent expectation mode transition lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 37.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the start storage display initial position data (S266). In this process, among the first to fourth start memory display devices 300, 310, 320, 330, for example, the start memory display device in which the start memory information is emitted and displayed before the start of the continuous advance notice effect, as an exception, the latent expectation. When the mode ends, the start storage display device to which the start storage information should be emitted and displayed after that is set as the display initial position, and the data for displaying the start storage information on the start storage display device is a predetermined value of the work RAM 73. Set in the storage area.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the continuous notice flag to "00H" (S267). When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S269.

In S268, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting start storage display movement data. In this process, among the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330, the start storage display device (for example, the first start storage display device 300) which is the current display position becomes the next display position. Data for moving the display position of the start storage information to the start storage display device (for example, the second start storage display device 310) is set in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 73. According to the start storage display movement data, the start storage information that triggered the continuous advance notice effect is highlighted at a predetermined light emission display location.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number addition lottery process for determining the effect (S269). In this process, the effect change table (see FIG. 15) according to the value of the change flag is referred to, and whether or not to add to the effect determination random number value extracted in the process of S260 according to the value of the effect change counter. Lottery will be held.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning result to be added to the effect determination random number value is obtained in the effect determination random number addition lottery process (S270). In this process, when it is determined that the winning result to be added is obtained (S270: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S271 and determines that the winning result to be added is not obtained (S270: YES). NO), move on to the processing of S272.

In S271, the sub CPU 71 executes the addition value lottery process. In this process, the addition table (see FIG. 16) corresponding to the value of the change flag is referred to, and the value to be added to the effect determination random number value is determined by lottery according to the value of the effect change counter.

Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the first decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 11), and determines the effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect determination random value (S272). At this time, if the addition value is determined by the process of S271, the effect pattern is determined using the value obtained by adding the addition value to the effect determination random value. On the other hand, when the addition value is not determined in the process of S271, the effect pattern is determined based only on the effect determination random value. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S281.

In S273, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the continuous notice flag is “01H”. When it is determined that the continuous notice flag is not "01H" (S273: NO), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S277. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous notice flag is "01H" (S273: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S274.

In S274, the sub CPU 71 sets the continuous notice flag to "00H". Then, the sub CPU 71 sets “0” as the value of the continuous advance notice counter (S275).

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the start storage display initial position data (S276). Also in this process, as in the process of S266, among the first to fourth start memory display devices 300, 310, 320, 330, for example, the start memory in which the start memory information is emitted and displayed before the start of the continuous advance notice effect is displayed. The display device, or, as an exception, the start memory display device in which the start memory information should be emitted and displayed after the end of the latent expectation mode is set as the display initial position, and the start memory information is displayed on the start memory display device. The data for this is set in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 73. That is, if the received variation pattern designation command corresponds to the second special symbol and the continuous advance notice effect is being executed at that time, the continuous advance notice effect is forcibly canceled. According to the start memory display initial position data at this time, the start memory information triggered by the continuous advance notice effect is changed from the state highlighted at the predetermined light emission display location to the original normal display state. , It may be in a state of being highlighted at a predetermined light emission display place as it is.

Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number addition lottery process for determining the effect (S277). In this process, the effect change table (see FIG. 15) according to the value of the change flag is referred to, and whether or not to add to the effect determination random number value extracted in the process of S260 according to the value of the effect change counter. Lottery will be held.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning result to be added to the effect determination random number value is obtained in the effect determination random number addition lottery process (S278). In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the winning result to be added is obtained (S278: YES), the process proceeds to the process of S279, and when it is determined that the winning result to be added is not obtained (S278: YES). NO), move on to the processing of S280.

In S279, the sub CPU 71 executes the addition value lottery process. In this process, the addition table (see FIG. 16) corresponding to the value of the change flag is referred to, and the value to be added to the effect determination random number value is determined by lottery according to the value of the effect change counter.

Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the second decorative symbol effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 11), and determines the effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect determination random value (S280). At this time, if the addition value is determined by the process of S279, the effect pattern is determined using the value obtained by adding the addition value to the effect determination random number value. On the other hand, when the addition value is not determined in the process of S279, the effect pattern is determined based only on the effect determination random value.

Finally, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the data corresponding to the effect pattern determined in S272 or S280 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 (S281). As a result, in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13, the effect screen corresponding to the effect pattern is displayed in conjunction with the variable display of the decorative pattern. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Lottery process for transition to latent expectation mode]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a latent expectation mode transition lottery process executed by the sub CPU 71. This latent expectation mode transition lottery process is executed as a subroutine of the effect pattern determination process.

As shown in FIG. 37, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern corresponding to the loss (S290). In this process, when it is determined that the variation pattern corresponds to the loss (S290: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S291. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern does not correspond to the loss (S290: NO), the sub-CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S291, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the latent probability expected mode number counter is 2 or more. The latent expected mode count counter is a subtraction counter for counting the number of continuations (games) of the latent expected mode up to, for example, 40 times, and is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62. In this process, when the value of the latent expected mode count counter is 2 or more (S291: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S292. On the other hand, when the value of the latent expectation mode count counter is less than 2 (S291: NO), that is, when the number of continuations of the latent expected mode is 39 to 40 or more immediately before reaching 40, the sub CPU 71 causes the sub CPU 71. End this subroutine.

In S292, the sub CPU 71 executes the transition lottery process of the latent expectation mode. In this process, the low mode, the medium mode, and the high mode of the transition destination at the time of executing the latent expectation mode are determined by referring to the table for selecting the transition destination of the latent expectation mode execution mode (see FIG. 13).

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not it is determined to shift (change) the mode in the shift lottery process of the latent expectation mode (S293). When it is determined to shift (change) the mode (S293: YES), the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S294. When it is determined to keep the mode as it is without shifting (changing) the mode (S293: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S294, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the effect mode of the transition destination to the effect mode flag. In this process, the values (low mode “02H”, medium mode “03H”, high mode “04H”) corresponding to the transition destination mode in the latent expectation mode are set in the effect mode flag. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Start memory count update process]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a start storage number update process executed by the sub CPU 71. This start storage number update process is executed as a subroutine of command analysis process.

As shown in FIG. 38, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not a first start port winning command based on a winning to the first starting port 34 has been received (S300). In this process, when it is determined that the first start opening winning command has been received (S300: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S301. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first start opening winning command has not been received (S300: NO), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S308.

In S301, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of storing the first start storage data in the first start storage area of the work RAM 73 as the start storage information corresponding to the first decorative symbol. This first start storage data is included in the first start opening winning command. For example, as 2-bit information, if there is a loss, it is "01", a small hit, a 2R probability variation jackpot, or an 8R probability variation jackpot. If it is, it is set to "10", and if it is a 16R probability variation jackpot, it is set to "11".

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the continuous notice flag is "01H" (S302). When it is determined that the continuous notice flag is not "01H" (S302: NO), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S303. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous notice flag is "01H" (S302: YES), the sub-CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S303, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the start storage data in the first start storage area satisfies a predetermined condition. This predetermined condition means that all the start storage data other than the current start storage data stored in the first start storage area correspond to the loss, and two or more including the current start storage data are stored. If it is, the condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the start storage data in the first start storage area satisfies a predetermined condition (S303: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S304. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start storage data in the first start storage area does not satisfy the predetermined condition (S303: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S304, the sub CPU 71 executes a continuous advance notice execution lottery process. In this process, the sub CPU 71 refers to the continuous advance notice determination table (see FIG. 17) according to the number of start storage data, and is based on the hit determination result (hit type) included in the start storage data stored this time. Decide whether to execute / not execute the continuous notice effect. It should be noted that the main control circuit side may decide whether to execute / not execute the continuous advance notice effect, and the sub control circuit side may control the execution of the continuous advance notice effect based on the determination result.

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice effect based on the determination result by the process of S304 (S305). When executing the continuous advance notice effect (S305: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S306. On the other hand, when the continuous advance notice effect is not executed (S305: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S306, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting a numerical value corresponding to the number of start storage data stored in the first start storage area as the value of the continuous advance notice counter. Then, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the continuous notice flag indicating the execution of the continuous notice effect to “01H” (S307). When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S308, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not a second start opening winning command based on a winning of the second starting opening 35 has been received. In this process, when it is determined that the second start opening winning command has been received (S308: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S309. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start opening winning command has not been received (S308: NO), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S310.

In S309, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of storing the second start storage data in the second start storage area of the work RAM 73 as the start storage information corresponding to the second decorative symbol. This second start storage data is included in the second start opening winning command, and is set with the same contents as the first start storage data. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S310, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the reception command is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol. When the command is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol (S310: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S311. On the other hand, when it is not the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the first special symbol, that is, when the reception command is the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the second special symbol (S310: NO), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S312. ..

In S311 the sub CPU 71 updates the start storage data of the first start storage areas 1 to 4. Specifically, the start storage data stored in each of the first start storage areas 2 to 4 is shifted to each of the first start storage areas 1 to 3. That is, the start storage data stored in each of the first start storage areas 2 to 4 is stored in different storage areas, but the data stored in the first start storage area 1 is erased. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S312, the sub CPU 71 updates the start storage data of the second start storage areas 1 to 4. Specifically, the start storage data stored in each of the second start storage areas 2 to 4 is shifted to each of the second start storage areas 1 to 3. That is, the start storage data stored in each of the second start storage areas 2 to 4 is stored in different storage areas, but the data stored in the second start storage area 1 is erased. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Various counter update processing]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing various counter update processes executed by the sub CPU 71. This various counter update process is executed as a subroutine of command analysis process.

As shown in FIG. 39, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the effect mode flag is “05H” (S320). That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the ST mode. When the effect mode flag is "05H" and the effect mode is ST mode (S320: YES), the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S321. On the other hand, when the effect mode flag is not "05H" and the effect mode is not ST mode (S320: NO), the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S324.

In S321, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the ST mode count counter. The ST mode count counter is a subtraction counter for counting the number of continuations (games) of the ST mode up to, for example, 40 times, and is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 62.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the ST mode count counter is “0” (S322). When the value of the ST mode count counter is "0" (S322: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S323. When the value of the ST mode count counter is not "0" (S322: NO), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S324.

In S323, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the effect mode flag to “00H”. As a result, the effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode according to the end of the ST mode if the process of S335 described later is not executed. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S328.

In S324, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the latent probability expected mode number counter is “0”. When the value of the latent probability expected mode number counter is “0” (S324: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S328. When the value of the latent probability expected mode number counter is not "0" (S324: NO), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S325.

In S325, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the latency expected mode number counter. Then, the sub CPU 71 again performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the latent probability expected mode number counter is “0” (S326). When the value of the latent probability expected mode number counter is “0” (S326: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S327. When the value of the latent probability expected mode number counter is not "0" (S326: NO), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S328.

In S327, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the effect mode flag to “00H”. As a result, the effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode according to the end of the latent expectation mode if the process of S335 described later is not executed.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the effect change counter (S328). In the present embodiment, the value of the effect change counter is subtracted each time the fluctuation pattern designation command is received, but the effect is changed each time the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control circuit is received. The value of the counter may be subtracted.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the effect change counter is “0” (S329). When the value of the effect change counter is "0" (S329: YES), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S330. When the value of the effect change counter is not "0" (S329: NO), the main CPU 60 shifts to the process of S333.

In S330, the sub CPU 71 executes the effect change table lottery process. In this process, the effect change table selection table (see FIG. 14) corresponding to the current change flag value is referred to, and the value to be set as the next change flag is determined by lottery.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the value of the change flag determined by the effect change table lottery process in a predetermined area of the work RAM 73 (S331).

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the value of the effect change counter corresponding to the set value of the change flag in the predetermined area of the work RAM 73 (S332). When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S336. In this embodiment, a new value is set in the effect change counter every time the value of the effect change counter becomes 0. For example, the effect change counter is set as an addition counter, and the addition counter is used until a hit is established. The value to be added to the effect determination random value may be determined by lottery based on the value of such an addition counter without resetting the value of. Further, as another example, a counter for counting the number of fluctuation display times or the number of stop display times of the special symbol is provided in the main control circuit, and the value to be added to the random value for effect determination is determined by lottery according to the value of the counter. You may try to do it.

In S333, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the effect mode flag is “00H”. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the normal effect mode. When the effect mode flag is "00H" and the effect mode is the normal effect mode (S333: YES), the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S334. On the other hand, when the effect mode flag is not "00H" and the effect mode is not the normal effect mode (S333: NO), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S336.

In S334, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the effect change counter matches the special mode transition value. This special mode transition value corresponds to the number of games predetermined for each change flag, as shown by hatching as the value of the effect change counter in each table of FIG.

When the value of the effect change counter matches the special mode transition value (S334: YES), the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the effect mode flag to “01H” (S335). As a result, the effect mode is executed as the special effect mode when the value of the effect change counter matches the special mode transition value set for each change flag (effect change table). At this time, a message image such as "special mode" is displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13. By such processing, the effect mode cannot be switched to the special effect mode unless it is the normal effect mode, in other words, the ST mode or the latent expectation mode is not switched to the special effect mode. When such processing is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the processing of S336. The ST mode and the latent expectation mode may be switched to the special effect mode. In addition, a dedicated special effect mode is provided for each of the ST mode and the latent expectation mode, and a background image or an effect image different from the special effect mode in which the dedicated special effect mode is transferred from the normal effect mode is displayed. By setting the effect mode, three types of special effect modes may be provided.

On the other hand, when the value of the effect change counter does not match the special mode transition value (S334: NO), the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S336. In S336, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the effect mode flag is “00H” or “01H”. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the normal effect mode or the special effect mode. When the effect mode flag is "00H" or "01H" and the effect mode is the normal effect mode or the special effect mode (S336: YES), the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S337. On the other hand, when the effect mode flags are not "00H" and "01H" and the effect mode is not the normal effect mode or the special effect mode (S336: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S337, the sub CPU 71 executes the process related to the normal effect mode or the special effect mode based on the value of the change flag, the value of the effect change counter, and the value of the effect mode flag. For example, when the effect mode flag is "00H" and the value of the effect change counter reaches the special mode transition value specified according to the change flag, the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13 is set to the "special mode". A message image such as "rush" is displayed. When the effect mode flag is "01H" and the value of the effect change counter reaches 0, a message image such as "special mode end" is displayed in the display area 131 of the liquid crystal display device 13. Further, when the effect mode flag is "00H" and, for example, the value of the effect change counter is the value 3 games before reaching the special mode transition value (the maximum value of the special mode transition value + 3), the liquid crystal display is displayed. A message image such as "Preparing for special mode" is displayed in the display area 131 of the display device 13. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

[Production mode change process]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an effect mode change process executed by the sub CPU 71. This effect mode change process is executed as a subroutine of command analysis process.

As shown in FIG. 40, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a probability change end command (S340). In this process, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the receive command is a probabilistic end command (S340: YES), the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of S341, and if it determines that the receive command is not a probabilistic end command (S340: NO), S344. Move on to the processing of.

In S341, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the effect mode flag is “05H”. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the ST mode. When the effect mode flag is "05H" and the effect mode is ST mode (S341: YES), the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S342. On the other hand, when the effect mode flag is not "05H" and the effect mode is not ST mode (S341: NO), the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S342, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting "0" in the ST mode count counter. Then, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting "00H" to the effect mode flag (S343). As a result, the effect mode is switched from the ST mode to the normal effect mode. At this time, even if the value of the probability variation counter managed by the main CPU 60 and the value of the ST mode count counter managed by the sub CPU 71 do not match, for example, the ST mode is triggered by the reception of the probability variation end command. Is terminated and the ST mode count counter is reset, so that the consistency between the game state controlled by the main CPU 60 and the effect mode controlled by the sub CPU 71 can be ensured at each end of the probabilistic game state. can. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S344, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a game state command indicating a probabilistic game state and a time-saving game state. In this process, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the received command is a game state command indicating a probabilistic game state and a time-saving game state (S344: YES), the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of S345, and the received command is other than the probable change and time-saving game state. When it is determined that the game state command indicates the game state of (S344: NO), that is, when a non-probable and non-time-saving game state or a game state command indicating a probable and non-time-saving game state is received, S347 Move on to processing.

In S345, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the effect mode flag to “05H”. As a result, the effect mode is executed as the ST mode. Then, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting "40" as an initial value in the ST mode number counter (S346). In the present embodiment, for example, even when a symbol designation command indicating a small hit is received together with a game state command indicating a probabilistic game state and a time-saving game state, the initial value "40" is set in the ST mode count counter. It is set. In the case of a small hit, the initial value may not be set in the ST mode count counter. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends this subroutine.

In S347, the sub CPU 71 executes the effect mode transition lottery process. In this process, the effect mode selection table (see FIG. 12) corresponding to the effect mode flag value (effect mode) is referred to, and the value of the hit flag indicating the hit type, specifically, for example, a small hit or a 2R probability variation big hit. The transition destination of the effect mode is determined by lottery according to the values such as "01H" and "02H" corresponding to.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting the value of the effect mode flag according to the lottery result of the effect mode transition lottery process in the predetermined area of the work RAM 73 (S348). Specifically, the value of the effect mode flag corresponds to "02H" corresponding to the low mode of the latent expectation mode, "03H" corresponding to the medium mode of the latent expectation mode, or the high mode of the latent expectation mode. "04H" is set.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting "00H" as an initial value in the hit flag (S349). In this process, the sub CPU 71 resets the value of the hit flag held in the predetermined storage area of the work RAM 73.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process of setting "40" as an initial value in the latent expected mode number counter (S350). In the present embodiment, when the effect mode is changed based on the execution of the continuous advance notice effect, the initial value is not set in the latent probability expected mode number counter, but the latent value is triggered by the 2R probability variable big hit or small hit. An initial value is set in the probability expected mode count counter, and this initial value is "40", which is the same as the initial value set in the probability variation count counter. Of course, the initial value set in the probability variation count counter and the initial value set in the latency expected mode count counter may be different.

[Operation example of start storage display device]
41 to 49 are explanatory views for explaining the behavior of the start storage display device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Note that FIGS. 41 and 42 show the behavior of the start storage display device executed as a continuous advance notice effect. 43 and 44 show the behavior of the start memory display device executed in the latency expectation mode. FIG. 45 shows the behavior of the start storage display device executed in the ST mode. 46 to 49 show the behavior of the start storage display device executed in the normal effect mode and the special effect mode. In the figure, the indicator lamps 302, 312, 322, 332 in the light emitting state of the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 are shown in black, and the indicator in the highlighted state is particularly shown. The lamps 302, 312,322,332 are provided with a plurality of radial arrow lines.

<Continuous notice production>
As shown in FIG. 41 (A), before the continuous advance notice effect is executed, as an example, in the display area 131, the decorative symbol 1000 is in the variable display, and the first start storage display device 300 has three. It is assumed that the indicator lamp 302 is in the light emitting state. That is, it is assumed that, for example, three start storage information related to the first special symbol is emitted and displayed on the first start storage display device 300, which is the initial display position. In addition, in this embodiment, basically, if two or more start storage information related to the first special symbol is emitted and displayed, a continuous notice effect may be executed, but one or more of them may be used. If there is any number of them, there is a possibility that the continuous notice effect will be executed.

In the state of FIG. 41 (A), the start storage information related to the first special symbol is stored in response to the start winning to the first start port 34, and at that time, the continuous notice effect is executed by the continuous notice execution lottery process. When is determined (S304, S305: YES in FIG. 38), as shown in FIG. 41 (B), the fourth indicator lamp 302 of the first start storage display device 300 is highlighted. That is, the start storage information related to the first special symbol this time is highlighted by the indicator lamp 302 which should be the latest light emitting point of the first start storage display device 300. After that, the decorative symbol 1000 in the variable display is stopped and displayed in the lost stop display mode. In the present embodiment, the start memory information that triggered the continuous advance notice effect is highlighted, but the continuous advance notice effect may be executed without highlighting. Further, while highlighting the start storage information, there may be a case where the continuous advance notice effect accompanied by the moving operation of the start storage display device is not executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (C), in the display area 131, the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000 is performed again based on the start storage information of the oldest storage order. At this time, in the first start storage display device 300, the number of light emitted from the indicator lamp 302 is reduced by one, and the highlighting portion of the indicator lamp 302 is displaced by one to the left. Further, the first start storage display device 300 is driven so that the entire device 300 moves to the right. The moving direction of the start storage display device may be different from that of the present embodiment. In addition, the start storage display device may not be moved at all during the continuous advance notice effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), during the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000, the first start storage display device 300 is driven to return to the original normal position, and all the indicator lamps 302 are extinguished. On the other hand, in the second start storage display device 310, the three indicator lamps 312 are set to the light emitting state so as to be in the same light emitting state as the first starting storage display device 300 immediately before, and the second start storage display device 310 is located at a predetermined position among them. The indicator lamp 312 is highlighted. That is, the light emission display position of the start storage information moves from the first start storage display device 300 to the second start storage display device 310 in conjunction with the movement operation of the first start storage display device 300.

Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (E), the decorative symbol 1000 that was in the variable display is stopped and displayed in the lost stop display mode. At this time, the stop display mode of the loss is, for example, a serial number (order) such as "123". This suggests that the continuous advance notice effect is being executed.

Then, again, as shown in FIG. 41 (F), in the display area 131, the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000 is performed again based on the start storage information of the oldest storage order. At this time, in the second start storage display device 310, the number of light emitted from the indicator lamp 312 is reduced by one, and the highlighting portion of the indicator lamp 312 is displaced downward by one. Further, the second start storage display device 310 is driven so that the entire device 310 moves upward.

After that, as shown in FIG. 41 (G), during the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000, the second start storage display device 310 is driven to return to the original normal position, and all the indicator lamps 312 are in the extinguished state. On the other hand, in the third start storage display device 320, the two indicator lamps 322 are set to the light emission state so as to be in the same light emission state as the second start storage display device 310 immediately before, and the lamps are located at predetermined positions thereof. The indicator lamp 322 is highlighted. That is, even in this case as well, the light emitting display position of the start storage information moves from the second start storage display device 310 to the third start storage display device 320 in conjunction with the movement operation of the second start storage display device 310. It becomes.

Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (H), the decorative symbol 1000 that was in the variable display is stopped and displayed in the lost stop display mode. Also at this time, the stop display mode of the loss is, for example, a serial number (order) such as "234", which suggests that the continuous advance notice effect is being executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42 (I), in the display area 131, the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000 is performed again based on the start storage information of the oldest storage order, and in the third start storage display device 320, the variation display is performed again. , The number of light emitted from the indicator lamp 322 is reduced by one, and the highlighting portion of the indicator lamp 322 is displaced by one to the left. That is, in the third start storage display device 320, one indicator lamp 322 located at the leftmost end is highlighted. Further, the third start storage display device 320 is driven so that the entire device 320 moves to the left.

After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (J), during the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000, the third start storage display device 320 is driven to return to the original normal position, and all the indicator lamps 322 are extinguished. On the other hand, in the fourth start storage display device 330, one indicator lamp 322 is highlighted so as to be in the same light emitting state as the third start storage display device 320 immediately before. That is, even in this case as well, the light emitting display position of the start storage information moves from the third start storage display device 320 to the fourth start storage display device 330 in conjunction with the movement operation of the third start storage display device 320. It becomes.

Next, as shown in FIG. 42 (K), the decorative symbol 1000 that was in the variable display is stopped and displayed in the lost stop display mode. Also at this time, the stop display mode of the loss is, for example, a serial number (order) such as "345", which suggests that the continuous advance notice effect is being executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (L), in the display area 131, the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000 is performed again based on the start storage information that triggered the continuous advance notice effect. At this time, in the fourth start storage display device 330, the number of light emission of the indicator lamp 332 is reduced by one, and the highlight display of the indicator lamp 332 corresponding to the start storage information that triggered the continuous advance notice effect disappears. Further, the fourth start storage display device 330 is driven so that the entire device 330 moves downward.

After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (M), the decorative symbol 1000 becomes a reach (a display mode in which the decorative symbol 1000 in the variable display shifts to the jackpot gaming state when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode). It is displayed in a variable manner depending on the display mode. During such a variable display of the decorative symbol 1000, the fourth start storage display device 330 is driven to return to the original normal position, and all the indicator lamps 332 are extinguished, while the first start storage is stored. In the display device 300, one indicator lamp 302 is set to the light emitting state so as to be in the same light emitting state as the fourth start storage display device 330 immediately before. That is, in the continuous advance notice effect, the light emission display position of the start storage information is the initial display position from the first start storage display device 300 to the second start storage display device 310, the third start storage display device 320, and the fourth start memory display. It is moved through the device 330 in order, and finally returns to the first start storage display device 300 at the original initial display position. That is, the light emission display position of the start storage information moves in the counterclockwise direction during the continuous advance notice effect.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 42 (N), the decorative symbol 1000 has a loss such as "787" as the final result of the continuous advance notice effect based on the start memory information that triggered the continuous advance notice effect. The stop display is performed in the stop display mode. As the final result of the continuous notice effect, the stop display may be performed in the hit stop display mode. Further, since FIGS. 41 (A) to (H) and FIGS. 42 (I) to (N) are continuous advance notice effects when the number of start storage information is 4, the light emission display position of the start storage information is set. Finally, the fourth start storage display device 330 is moved to the first start storage display device 300 at the initial display position. For example, in the continuous advance notice effect when the number of start storage information is three, the first is 4 When the start storage display device 330 is not used and finally moves from the third start storage display device 320 to the first start storage display device 300 at the initial display position, and the number of start storage information is two. In the continuous advance notice effect, the fourth start storage display device 330 and the third start storage display device 320 are not used, and finally move from the second start storage display device 310 to the first start storage display device 300 at the initial display position. It will be. Further, in any of the states of FIGS. 41 (C) to (H) and FIGS. 42 (I) to (N), the start memory related to the first special symbol is newly added according to the start winning prize to the first start port 34. When the information is stored, the start storage information is emitted and displayed by an indicator lamp which should be the latest light emitting point of the start storage display device which is in the light emitting state at that time. 42 (K) and 42 (N) show, as an example, a light emitting state when such a situation occurs.

In the present embodiment, the light emission display position of the start storage information is sequentially moved along the counterclockwise direction in the continuous advance notice effect, but it is moved in another order without being bound by this direction. You may try to do it. Further, in the present embodiment, when the start storage information triggered by the continuous advance notice effect is not displayed by light emission, the light emission display position of the start storage information is set to the first start storage display device 300 which is the original initial display position. Although it is designed to return, the remaining start storage information may be displayed by light emission on the last start storage display device without returning as it is. In addition, by preparing a plurality of movement patterns of the light emission display position of the start storage information and expressing a specific movement pattern, the expectation of a big hit (the expectation of shifting to the big hit gaming state after the execution of the movement pattern, or the light emission display). It may suggest the degree of expectation of shifting to the jackpot gaming state) or the degree of expectation of staying in the probabilistic gaming state in the fluctuation based on the start memory information that triggered the movement of the position. For example, regarding the movement of the light emission display position of the start storage information, the possibility of staying in the jackpot or the probabilistic gaming state is higher when moving in the clockwise direction than when moving in the counterclockwise direction. be able to. Further, in the present embodiment, the moving direction of the light emission display position of the starting memory information and the initial moving direction of each of the starting storage display devices are in the same direction, but by making these directions different, the expectation of a big hit is achieved. It may suggest the degree of expectation of staying in a probabilistic gaming state. For example, if the moving direction of the light emission display position of the starting memory information and the initial moving direction of each of the starting memory display devices occur as different directions, there is a higher possibility of a big hit or staying in the probabilistic gaming state than in the case of the same direction. Can be done. Further, the light emission display position of the start storage information in the final round of the continuous advance notice effect and the light emission display position of the start memory information when the continuous advance notice effect is not performed are both the first start storage display device of the initial display position. Therefore, for example, by displaying the number of times the continuous advance notice effect is executed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device, it may be possible to detect whether or not the continuous advance notice effect is being executed.

<Hidden expectation mode>
As shown in FIG. 43 (A), before shifting to the latent expectation mode, as an example, in the display area 131, the decorative symbol 1000 is stopped in a stop display mode such as "135" corresponding to a 2R probability variation big hit and a small hit. Is displayed. At this time, in the first start storage display device 300 at the initial display position, it is assumed that, for example, two indicator lamps 302 are in a light emitting state as a state for displaying the start storage information related to the first special symbol.

Then, when shifting to the latent probability expectation mode through the gaming state of the 2R probability variation big hit or small hit, as shown in FIG. 43 (B), a message such as "entering the latent probability expectation mode" is displayed in the display area 131. Image 2000 is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), the light emission display position of the start storage information related to the first special symbol is moved from the first start storage display device 300 at the initial display position to the second start storage display device 310. Be done. Further, in the first start storage display device 300, the number of remaining games in the latent expectation mode is displayed by the number of light emission of the indicator lamp 302. For example, when the number of remaining games is 40 to 31, all the indicator lamps 302 are in the light emitting state, and when the number of remaining games is 30 to 21, the third indicator lamp 302 from the left end is in the light emitting state, and the rest. When the number of games is 20 to 11, the second indicator lamp 302 from the left end is in the light emitting state, and when the number of remaining games is 10 to 1, one indicator lamp 302 at the left end is in the light emitting state. At this time, if the mode shifts to the low mode of the latent expectation mode, the message image 2100 such as "low mode" is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area 131. As a result, the player can confirm that he / she is staying in the low mode of the latent expectation mode. Further, a message image 2200 such as "↓ mode remaining G number" is displayed in a part of the display area 131 located near the first start storage display device 300 in which the number of remaining games is displayed. As a result, the player can confirm the approximate number of remaining games in the latent expectation mode from the number of light emission of the first start storage display device 300.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (D), in the display area 131, the variation display of the decorative symbol 1000 is performed again based on the start storage information of the oldest storage order light-emittingly displayed on the second start storage display device 310. Be struck. At this time, in the second start storage display device 310, the number of light emitted from the indicator lamp 312 is reduced by one.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), in the case of shifting to the medium mode of the latent expectation mode, a message image 2110 such as "medium mode" is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area 131. .. As a result, the player can confirm that he / she is staying in the medium mode of the latent expectation mode. Further, in the case of shifting to the middle mode, the light emission display position of the start storage information related to the first special symbol is set to the third start storage display device 320. Also in this case, in the first start storage display device 300, the number of remaining games in the latent expectation mode is displayed by the number of light emission of the indicator lamp 302.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), in the case of shifting to the high mode of the latent expectation mode, a message image 2120 such as "high mode" is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area 131. .. As a result, the player can confirm that he / she is staying in the high mode of the latent expectation mode. Further, in the case of shifting to the high mode, the light emission display position of the start storage information related to the first special symbol is set to the fourth start storage display device 330. Also in this case, in the first start storage display device 300, the number of remaining games in the latent expectation mode is displayed by the number of light emission of the indicator lamp 302.

It should be noted that, for example, after shifting to the low mode, the decorative symbol 1000 that is variablely displayed is stopped and displayed in the lost stop display mode, and it is determined by the transition lottery process of the latent expectation mode that the mode is shifted (FIG. 37). S292, S293: YES), even in the case of transition (promotion) to the medium mode or high mode, as shown in FIG. 44 (A) or FIG. 44 (B), the start storage information related to the first special symbol The light emission display position is moved to the third start storage display device 320 or the fourth start storage display device 330. The same applies to other mode transition patterns. That is, in the latent expectation mode, the number of remaining games is fixedly displayed on the first start storage display device 300, and the low mode, the medium mode, and the high mode are changed each time by promotion or demotion. 1 The light emission display position of the start memory information related to the special symbol changes from time to time.

For example, when the decorative symbol 1000 is stopped and displayed in the lost stop display mode and it is determined to shift to the high mode, the start storage information related to the first special symbol is as shown in FIG. 44 (C). The light emission is displayed on the fourth start storage display device 330. At that time, for example, if the number of light emission of the indicator lamp 302 of the first start storage display device 300 is 2, it can be known that the number of remaining games in the latent expectation mode is in the range of 20 to 11. Even in such a latent expectation mode, the continuous advance notice effect can be executed, and in the case of the continuous advance notice effect, the operation mode can be switched to the operation mode as shown in FIGS. 41 and 42. That is, in the continuous advance notice effect in the latent expectation mode of the present embodiment, the light emission display position of the start storage information is set by using the second start storage display device 310, the third start storage display device 320, and the fourth start storage display device 330. Can be switched. Then, in the latent probability expectation mode of the present embodiment, the latent probability such as low mode, medium mode, and high mode is executed on condition that the fluctuation pattern of the loss is executed based on the start memory information caused by the execution of the continuous advance notice effect. Promotion, demotion, or maintenance is performed within the expected mode. For example, in the continuous advance notice effect in the latent expectation mode, when the light emission display position of the start storage information moves twice, the first movement moves to the next start storage display device, and the second movement moves to the low mode. Depending on the medium mode or high mode, the light emission display position returns to the original light emission display position that was displayed before the first movement. When moving three times, the first move moves to the next start memory display device, the second move moves to the next start memory display device, and the third move moves to the original light emission display position. Return to. When moving four times, the first move moves to the next start memory display device, the second move moves to the next start memory display device, and the third move moves to the original light emission display position. The light emission display position is maintained without actually moving at the fourth time. The order of movement of the light emission display position is as follows: the second start storage display device 310 is followed by the third start storage display device 320, the third start storage display device 320 is followed by the fourth start storage display device 330, and the fourth start storage is stored. Next to the display device 330 is the second start storage display device 310.

<ST mode>
As shown in FIG. 45 (A), before shifting to the ST mode, as an example, in the display area 131, the decorative symbol 1000 is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode such as "777" corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot. At this time, in the first start storage display device 300 at the initial display position, the start storage information related to the first special symbol is in a state of being light-emittingly displayed.

Then, when shifting to the gaming state of the 16R probability variation jackpot, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), a message image 3000 such as "big hit" is displayed in the display area 131.

After that, when shifting to the ST mode through the gaming state of the 16R probability variation jackpot, as shown in FIG. 45 (C), a message image 3100 such as "ST mode entry" is displayed in the display area 131.

After that, as shown in FIG. 45 (D), the display of the start storage information related to the first special symbol is switched from the first start storage display device 300 at the initial display position to the fourth start storage display device 330. Further, the start storage information related to the second special symbol is displayed on the second start storage display device 310, and the start storage information related to the normal symbol is displayed on the first start storage display device 300. The number of remaining games in the ST mode is displayed on the third start storage display device 320.

At this time, in a part of the display area 131 located in the vicinity of the fourth start storage display device 330 on which the start storage information related to the first special symbol is displayed, a message image such as "← 1st special figure hold number" is displayed. 4000 is displayed. Thereby, the player can confirm the start memory number related to the first special symbol from the light emission number of the fourth start memory display device 330. Further, in a part of the display area 131 located in the vicinity of the second start storage display device 310 on which the start storage information related to the second special symbol is displayed, a message image 4100 such as "→ second special figure hold number" is displayed. Is displayed. Thereby, the player can confirm the start memory number related to the second special symbol from the light emission number of the second start memory display device 310. In addition, a message image 4200 such as "↓ number of reserved figures" is displayed in a part of the display area 131 located in the vicinity of the first start storage display device 300 on which the start storage information related to the normal symbol is displayed. .. Thereby, the player can confirm the start memory number related to the normal symbol from the light emission number of the first start memory display device 300. Further, a message image 4300 such as "↑ ST remaining G number" is displayed in a part of the display area 131 located near the third start storage display device 320 in which the number of remaining games in the ST mode is displayed. The display pattern of the number of remaining games is the same as the display pattern of the number of remaining games in the latent expectation mode shown in FIG. 43 (C) and the like. As a result, the player can confirm the approximate number of remaining games in the ST mode from the number of light emitted from the third start storage display device 320. In such an ST mode, it is basically not possible to switch to the operation mode of the continuous advance notice effect as described above. Therefore, during the execution of the ST mode, the start storage information related to the first special symbol, the start storage information related to the second special symbol, the start storage information related to the normal symbol, and the number of remaining games in the ST mode are each fourth. The start storage display device 330, the second start storage display device 310, the first start storage display device 300, and the third start storage display device 320 are displayed at fixed positions.

<Normal production mode and special production mode>
As shown in FIG. 46 (A), while the normal effect mode is being executed, the decorative symbol 1000 is in the variable display in the display area 131, and the start storage information related to the first special symbol is the display initial position. 1 It is assumed that the start storage display device 300 displays light emission. At this time, for example, if it is three games before the transition to the special effect mode, a message image 5000 such as "Preparing for the special mode" is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area 131. The term "game" as used herein means a special symbol game, and one game corresponds to one change display of the special symbol. As a result, the player can know that the state is about to shift from the normal effect mode to the special effect mode.

After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), the decorative symbol 1000 in the variable display is stopped and displayed in, for example, a lost stop display mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), in the display area 131, the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000 is performed again based on the start storage information. At this time, in the first start storage display device 300, the number of light emission of the indicator lamp 302 is reduced by one. Further, since it is two games before the transition to the special effect mode, the message image 5000 such as "Preparing for the special mode" is continuously displayed in the upper left corner of the display area 131.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (D), the decorative symbol 1000 in the variable display may be stopped and displayed again in the lost stop display mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (E), in the display area 131, the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000 is performed again based on the start storage information. In this case as well, in the first start storage display device 300, the number of light emitted from the indicator lamp 302 is reduced by one, but as shown in FIG. 47 (F), a new start prize is given to the first start port 34. When the start storage information related to the first special symbol is stored (in the figure, when two start storage information is added), the start storage in which the new start storage information remains in the first start storage display device 300. Following the information, the light emission will be displayed. At this time, since it is one game before the transition to the special effect mode, the message image 5000 such as "Preparing for the special mode" is continuously displayed in the upper left corner of the display area 131.

Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (G), the decorative symbol 1000 in the variable display may be stopped and displayed again in the lost stop display mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (H), the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000 is performed again in the lower right corner of the display area 131 based on the start storage information. Also in this case, in the first start storage display device 300, the number of light emission of the indicator lamp 302 is reduced by one. Then, at this time, since it is the stage of shifting to the special effect mode, a message image 5100 such as "entering the special mode" is displayed in the central portion of the display area 131.

After that, as shown in FIG. 48 (I), a message image 5200 such as "special mode" is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area 131. As a result, the player can know that the mode has been changed to the special effect mode. Further, the decorative symbol 1000 is displayed in a variable manner again in the central portion of the display area 131. Also in this case, the start storage information related to the first special symbol is displayed on the first start storage display device 300.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (J), the decorative symbol 1000 in the variable display may be stopped and displayed again in the lost stop display mode. Also in this case, a message image 5200 such as "special mode" is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area 131.

After that, as shown in FIG. 48 (K), the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000 is performed again in the central portion of the display area 131 based on the start storage information. Also in this case, a message image 5200 such as "special mode" is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area 131. Further, in the first start storage display device 300, the number of light emission of the indicator lamp 302 is reduced by one.

Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (L), the decorative symbol 1000 in the variable display may be stopped and displayed again in the lost stop display mode. Also in this case, a message image 5200 such as "special mode" is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area 131.

After such a state, the value of the effect change counter becomes 0 (S329: YES in FIG. 39), and the end processing of the special effect mode is executed (S337 in FIG. 39), as shown in FIG. 49 (M). In the central portion of the display area 131, a message image 5300 such as "end of special mode" is displayed.

Then, again, as shown in FIG. 49 (N), the decorative symbol 1000 is variablely displayed in the central portion of the display area 131 during the execution of the normal effect mode.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 49 (O), the effect pattern determination process is executed based on the variation pattern designation command (S242: YES, S243 in FIG. 35), and the “effect pattern A” is determined as the effect pattern. If so, the decorative symbol 1000 is variablely displayed in the central portion of the display area 131 according to the variation time and mode according to the effect pattern A, and the effect image 6000 corresponding to the effect pattern A is further displayed in the periphery thereof. Is displayed. This effect image 6000 belongs to the type of the symbol "A" at the end of the "effect pattern A", and is represented as the character "A" in the figure for convenience. That is, the effect image 6000 of the effect pattern A is an image common to both the "big hit effect pattern A" and the "loss effect pattern A" (see FIG. 11), and the player displays the effect image 6000. It is not possible to foresee the stop display mode of the decorative symbol 1000 by itself.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49 (P), when the "effect pattern B" is determined as the effect pattern, the central portion of the display area 131 is decorated according to the variation time and mode according to the effect pattern B. The symbol 1000 may be displayed in a variable manner, and an effect image 6100 corresponding to the effect pattern B may be displayed in the vicinity thereof. The effect image 6100 belongs to the type of the symbol "B" at the end of the "effect pattern B", and is represented as the character "B" in the figure for convenience. That is, the effect image 6100 of the effect pattern B is also an image common to both the “big hit effect pattern B” and the “loss effect pattern B” (see FIG. 11). Therefore, even with the display of the effect image 6100, the player cannot foresee the stop display mode of the decorative symbol 1000.

Such effect patterns A and B are determined by the effect determination random number addition lottery process and the addition value lottery process for each game in which the decorative symbol 1000 is variablely displayed (S269 to S272 in FIG. 36). Then, the effect patterns A and B are variously different addition values depending on the value of the effect change counter (number of games) and the value of the change flag (see FIG. 16) when the process of adding to the effect determination random value is performed. Is added to the random value for determining the effect, so that the frequency of appearance and the pattern of appearance become rich in variety.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, when a continuous advance notice effect is executed as a specific effect, the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, and 330 sequentially perform a light emitting operation and a moving operation. By performing this, the light emission display position of the start memory information can be switched, so that the display mode of the start memory information can be enhanced as a novel mode with abundant changes, and the attractiveness of the game can be improved. ..

Further, in the continuous advance notice effect, a series of operations such that the light emission display position of the start storage information moves with the movement operation of the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 progresses, and the physical operation is performed. Since an unusual effect such as a combination of various movements and light movements is realized, it is possible to raise the interest of the player as a display effect of the start memory information.

In addition, not only when the continuous warning effect is executed, but also when the low mode, the medium mode, and the high mode are switched in the latent expectation mode, or when the ST mode is changed, the light emission display position of the start storage information is switched. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the attractiveness of the staging even in various staging modes.

In addition, since the start memory information is emitted and displayed on the start memory display devices 310, 320, and 330, which are different for each of the low mode, medium mode, and high mode of the latent expectation mode, the start memory is displayed as an effect related to the promotion effect or the demotion effect. The information display effect can be performed, and the player's interest in the light emission display position of the start memory information can be further increased.

Further, in the technical aspect of determining the effect pattern, by using not only the random value for effect determination (first numerical value) but also the added value (second numerical value), various effect patterns can be obtained from a plurality of types of effect patterns. Since it can be determined, the probability (appearance frequency) that a specific effect pattern is selected can be easily changed.

In addition, since the frequency of use of the added value and the value itself differ depending on the number of games and the value of the change flag, it is possible to generate a situation in which the added value is likely to be applied and a situation in which the added value is not applied. It is possible to change the appearance frequency and appearance pattern of the effect pattern in a wide variety of ways.

Further, even in the situation where the added value is easily applied, the value itself to be actually added is diversified by various numerical values, so that the type of the effect pattern that actually appears can be changed in various ways.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be described below as another embodiment.

[Operation example of the start storage display device according to another embodiment]
50 and 51 are explanatory views for explaining the behavior of the start storage display device according to another embodiment of the present invention. The same or similar components as those according to the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, each of the first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, and 330 is in an open state in which the indicator lamps 302, 312, 322, 332 are exposed and in a closed state in which the indicator lamps 302, 312, 322, 332 are exposed. It has variable shutter members 303, 313, 323, 333. Each of the shutter members 303, 313, 323, and 333 is provided so as to be reciprocally movable along the surface of the display area 131. Such shutter members 303, 313, 323, 333 are reciprocated by an opening / closing mechanism. The opening / closing mechanism is controlled by the start storage display device control circuit 78 (see FIG. 6).

The first to fourth start storage display devices 300, 310, 320, 330 according to the present embodiment are mainly used for continuous advance notice production as described below.

As shown in FIG. 50 (A), before the execution of the continuous advance notice effect, all the shutter members 303, 313, 323, 333 are in the open state, and it is determined that the continuous advance notice effect is to be executed, for example. The fourth indicator lamp 302 of the first start storage display device 300 is highlighted. Then, the decorative symbol 1000 that was in the variable display is stopped and displayed in the lost stop display mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), in the display area 131, the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000 is performed again based on the start storage information related to the first special symbol. As a result, in the first start storage display device 300, the number of light emission of the indicator lamp 302 is reduced by one.

After that, as shown in FIG. 50C, the shutter member 303 is closed in the first start storage display device 300, and the shutter member 313 is also closed in the second start storage display device 310. .. As a result, the indicator lamps 302 and 312 in the first start storage display device 300 and the second start storage display device 310 become invisible. In the state where the shutter member 303 and the shutter member 313 are completely closed, in the first start storage display device 300, all the indicator lamps 302 are in the extinguished state, while in the second start storage display device 310, immediately before. The three indicator lamps 312 are set to the light emitting state so as to be in the same light emitting state as the first start storage display device 300, and the indicator lamps 312 located at the predetermined positions thereof are set to the highlighting state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 50 (D), during the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000, the shutter member 303 is opened in the first start storage display device 300, and the second start storage display device 310 is also in the open state. The shutter member 313 is in the open state. As a result, the player can confirm that the light emission display position of the start storage information has moved from the first start storage display device 300 to the second start storage display device 310.

Next, after the decorative symbol 1000 that was in the variable display is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000 is performed again based on the start storage information as shown in FIG. 51 (E). At this time, in the second start storage display device 310, the number of light emitted from the indicator lamp 312 is reduced by one, and the highlighting portion of the indicator lamp 312 is displaced downward by one.

Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (F), in the second start storage display device 310, the shutter member 313 is in the closed state, and in the third start storage display device 320, the shutter member 323 is also in the closed state. Become. As a result, the indicator lamps 321 and 322 in the second start storage display device 310 and the third start storage display device 320 become invisible. In the state where the shutter member 313 and the shutter member 323 are completely closed, in the second start storage display device 310, all the indicator lamps 312 are in the extinguished state, while in the third start storage display device 320, immediately before. The two indicator lamps 322 are set to the light emitting state so as to be in the same light emitting state as the second start storage display device 310, and the indicator lamp 322 located at a predetermined position thereof is set to the highlighted state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 51 (G), during the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000, the shutter member 313 is opened in the second start storage display device 300, and the third start storage display device 320 is also in the open state. The shutter member 323 is in the open state. As a result, the player can confirm that the light emission display position of the start storage information has moved from the second start storage display device 310 to the third start storage display device 320.

Further, after the decorative symbol 1000 that was in the variable display is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol 1000 is variablely displayed based on the start storage information as shown in FIG. 51 (H). At this time, in the third start storage display device 320, the number of light emitted from the indicator lamp 322 is reduced by one, and the highlighting portion of the indicator lamp 322 is displaced by one to the left.

Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (I), in the third start storage display device 320, the shutter member 323 is in the closed state, and in the fourth start storage display device 330, the shutter member 333 is also in the closed state. Become. As a result, the indicator lamps 322 and 332 in the third start storage display device 320 and the fourth start storage display device 330 become invisible. In the state where the shutter member 323 and the shutter member 333 are completely closed, in the third start storage display device 320, all the indicator lamps 322 are in the extinguished state, while in the fourth start storage display device 330, immediately before. One indicator lamp 332 is highlighted so as to be in the same light emitting state as the third start storage display device 320.

After that, as shown in FIG. 51 (J), during the variable display of the decorative symbol 1000, the shutter member 323 is opened in the third start storage display device 320, and the fourth start storage display device 330 is also in the open state. The shutter member 333 is in the open state. As a result, the player can confirm that the light emission display position of the start storage information that triggered the continuous advance notice effect has moved from the third start storage display device 320 to the fourth start storage display device 330. Eventually, the decorative symbol 1000 is variablely displayed based on the start memory information that triggered the continuous advance notice effect, and then, as the final result of the continuous advance notice effect, the decorative symbol 1000 is stopped in a predetermined stop display mode. It will be displayed.

In the present embodiment, the light emission display position of the start storage information is moved while the shutter member is in the open / closed state. However, even if the shutter member is changed from the closed state to the open state, the start memory information is emitted. The display position may not be moved. Further, when moving the light emission display position of the start storage information, the shutter member is opened and closed only in the two start storage display devices that are the movement source and the movement destination, but such two start storage display devices. However, the shutter member may be opened / closed in three or more start storage display devices including other start storage display devices. According to this, it is possible to enhance the interest of predicting to which start storage display device the light emission display position of the start storage information moves.

In the continuous advance notice effect using such shutter members 303, 313, 323, 333, when the light emission display of the start memory information is invisible, it is as if the first start memory display device 300 to the second start memory display. The display position of the start storage information moves to the device 310, from the second start storage display device 310 to the third start storage display device 320, and further from the third start storage display device 320 to the fourth start storage display device 330. It is possible to realize an unusual production as if it were done. As a result, the player's interest can be raised as a display effect of the start memory information.

[Table for changing the effect and table for adding according to other embodiments]
FIG. 52 shows an effect changing table and an addition table according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, the effect change table is a fifth effect change table corresponding to the second decorative symbol, and the addition table is a fifth addition table corresponding to the second decorative symbol. These the fifth effect change table and the fifth addition table are stored in the program ROM 72 together with the first to fourth effect change tables and the first to fourth addition tables described above.

In the present embodiment, the fifth effect change table and the fifth addition table are referred to when the second decorative symbol is changed. On the other hand, the above-mentioned first to fourth effect change table and first to fourth addition table are referred to when the first decorative symbol is changed. The fifth effect change table defines the value of the effect change counter (4 or more and 3 or less) and the winning probability when deciding whether or not to add to the effect determination random number by lottery. For example, when the value of the effect change counter is 4 or more when the second decorative symbol fluctuates, by referring to the fifth effect change table, addition is performed to the effect determination random number with a winning probability of 10%. Will be. On the other hand, when the value of the effect change counter is 3 or less when the second decorative symbol fluctuates, by referring to the fifth effect change table, addition is performed to the effect determination random number with a 100% winning probability. Will be.

Further, the fifth addition table defines the value of the effect change counter (4 or more and 3 or less), the selection probability when the addition value is determined by lottery, and the addition value. For example, when the value of the effect change counter is 4 or more when the second decorative symbol fluctuates, the addition value "7" is added to the effect determination random number with a 100% selection probability by referring to the fifth addition table. Is added. On the other hand, when the value of the effect change counter is 3 or less when the second decorative symbol fluctuates, the addition value "15" is added to the effect determination random number with a 100% selection probability by referring to the fifth addition table. Is added. Even with such a fifth addition table, if the result of addition to the effect determination random number exceeds the upper limit value of "99", the addition result is regarded as the upper limit value and applied. The above-mentioned first to fourth effect change tables and first to fourth addition tables may be referred to when determining the effect pattern as the second decorative symbol changes. Further, the fifth effect change table and the fifth addition table may be referred to when determining the effect pattern due to the change of the first decorative symbol.

According to the effect pattern determination process using the first to fifth effect change tables and the first to fifth addition tables, the effect pattern accompanying the variable display of the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern It is possible to add numerical values having different tendencies as addition values in each of the effect patterns accompanying the variation display of. In short, in the first decorative symbol, various numerical values (specific numerical values) with some variation can be applied as additional values, while in the second decorative symbol, some limited alternative numerical values (special numerical values) can be applied. Since it can be applied as an additional value, for example, even if the number of variations of the decorative symbol as a whole reaches the same number of times, different types of effect patterns appear depending on the type of the decorative symbol to be displayed at that time. It is possible to change the type of effect pattern in a wider variety of ways.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments.

The various techniques of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines, for example, an enclosed pachinko machine, a ball game machine, a pachislot gaming machine, a gaming machine, an enclosed gaming machine, a rotary gaming machine, and the like. It can also be applied to various gaming machines.

Further, in the various tables applied to each of the above-described embodiments, the selection probabilities are shown by percentages, but these show the probabilities as the percentages selected by performing a predetermined random number lottery. A predetermined random number value is specified in the actual table.

1 Gaming machine 13 Liquid crystal display device (display means, effect executing means, first display means, second display means)
14 Game board 34 1st starting port (starting area, 1st passing area)
35 Second starting port (starting area, second passing area)
60 Main CPU (specific game state transition determination means, specific game state control means, game state control means, first specific game state transition determination means, second specific game state transition determination means)
61 Main ROM
62 Main RAM
71 Sub CPU (specific effect execution determination means, effect mode selection means, effect mode control means first numerical value acquisition means, counting means, second numerical value use determination means, second numerical value setting means, effect selection means, effect execution control means, Specific numerical value setting means, special numerical value setting means)
72 Program ROM (means for defining the effect selection rate)
73 Work RAM (storage means)
83 Payout device (profit-giving means)
140 Game area 300 First start memory display device (start memory display means)
310 Second start memory display device (start memory display means)
320 Third start memory display device (start memory display means)
330 Fourth start memory display device (start memory display means)
301 Movable member (variable device)
311 Movable member (variable device)
321 Movable member (variable device)
331 Movable member (variable device)
302 Indicator lamp (1st start memory display unit)
312 Indicator lamp (2nd start memory display unit)
322 Indicator lamp (3rd start memory display unit)
332 Indicator lamp (4th start memory display unit)
303 Shutter member (first display variable means)
313 Shutter member (second display variable means)
323 Shutter member (third display variable means)
333 Shutter member (4th display variable means)

Claims (2)

When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed, and a variable display game execution means capable of executing a variable display game according to the result of the lottery, and a variable display game execution means.
A staging execution means for executing a staging accompanying the execution of the variable display game,
An effect selection rate defining means that defines a plurality of types of effects that can be executed by the effect executing means in association with a numerical range that serves as a reference for the selection rate for each effect.
Numerical value acquisition means for acquiring a numerical value for selecting one of the plurality of types of effects, and
A change value setting means for determining a change value for changing the selection rate of the effect and setting the change value, and
Based on the numerical range corresponding to each of the plurality of types of effects defined in the effect selection rate defining means, the numerical value acquired by the numerical value acquiring means, and the changed value set by the changed value setting means. , A staging selection means for selecting one of the plurality of staging, and
An effect execution control means that controls the effect execution means to execute the effect selected by the effect selection means, and an effect execution control means.
Equipped with
The change value setting means can be set to any change value including at least a first change value and a second change value having a value larger than the first change value.
The effect executing means includes at least a display means capable of displaying an image in a predetermined display area.
The effect execution control means is
A first image in the predetermined display area for notifying the player that the first effect pattern has been selected in response to the selection of the first effect pattern by the effect selection means. Can be displayed on
The second image for notifying the player that the second effect pattern has been selected in response to the selection of the second effect pattern different from the first effect pattern by the effect selection means is described above. It can be displayed in the first area and can be displayed.
The specific image related to the result of the lottery of the variable display game can be displayed in a second area different from the first area in the predetermined display area.
It is possible to display a suggestion image suggesting that the second change value is likely to be set by the change value setting means in the variable display game from the next time onward.
The first image and the second image are images that can be displayed during the execution of the variable display game, and either a hit result or a loss result is obtained as a result of the variable display game. Even if it is an image that can be displayed,
When the first image or the second image is displayed in the first area, the specific image can be displayed in the second area .
The gaming machine, characterized in that the suggested image is an image that can be displayed in a region different from the first region or the second region . When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed, and a variable display game execution means capable of executing a variable display game according to the result of the lottery, and a variable display game execution means.
A staging execution means for executing a staging accompanying the execution of the variable display game,
An effect selection rate defining means that defines a plurality of types of effects that can be executed by the effect executing means in association with a numerical range that serves as a reference for the selection rate for each effect.
Numerical value acquisition means for acquiring a numerical value for selecting one of the plurality of types of effects, and
A change value setting means for determining a change value for changing the selection rate of the effect and setting the change value, and
Based on the numerical range corresponding to each of the plurality of types of effects defined in the effect selection rate defining means, the numerical value acquired by the numerical value acquiring means, and the changed value set by the changed value setting means. , A staging selection means for selecting one of the plurality of staging, and
An effect execution control means that controls the effect execution means to execute the effect selected by the effect selection means, and an effect execution control means.
Equipped with
The change value setting means can be set to any change value including at least a first change value and a second change value having a value larger than the first change value.
The effect executing means includes at least a display means capable of displaying an image in a predetermined display area.
The effect execution control means is
A first image in the predetermined display area for notifying the player that the first effect pattern has been selected in response to the selection of the first effect pattern by the effect selection means. Can be displayed on
The second image for notifying the player that the second effect pattern has been selected in response to the selection of the second effect pattern different from the first effect pattern by the effect selection means is described above. It can be displayed in the first area and can be displayed.
The specific image related to the result of the lottery of the variable display game can be displayed in a second area different from the first area in the predetermined display area.
It is possible to display a suggestion image suggesting that the second change value is likely to be set by the change value setting means in the variable display game from the next time onward.
The first image and the second image are images that can be displayed during the execution of the variable display game, and either a hit result or a loss result is obtained as a result of the variable display game. Even if it is an image that can be displayed,
When the first image or the second image is displayed in the first area, the specific image can be displayed in the second area.
The suggested image is an image that can be displayed when the first image or the second image is not displayed in the first region and the specific image is displayed in the second region. A gaming machine characterized by being.

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