JP7082422B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is enhanced by performing a variable effect in which the effect symbol is variablely displayed according to any of a plurality of types of variable patterns by the image display means so as to correspond to the variable display of the special symbol. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-077287

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the progress of the game cannot be appropriately recognized from the outside of the gaming machine.

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 appropriately recognizing the progress of a game from the outside of the gaming machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a first control board for controlling a game and a second control means for controlling an effect in response to a command from the first control board. An external information output means for outputting a predetermined signal to the outside is provided at a predetermined position on the back surface side of the case, and the external information output means includes a case main body portion and an electric wire insertion portion formed in the case main body portion. The external information output terminal is provided with a plurality of external information output terminals having a first state in which an electric wire can be inserted into the electric wire insertion unit and an operation unit capable of converting into a second state in which the electric wire cannot be inserted. It has a concave portion and a convex portion for connecting the external information output terminals to each other, and when a game ball wins a prize at the starting port, the winning of the starting port can be specified to the outside via the external information output terminal. When the special symbol stops after the special symbol fluctuates, a stop signal that can specify the stop of the special symbol is output to the outside via the external information output terminal, and the game area is played. When a game ball wins a prize in the winning area provided in, a prize ball signal capable of specifying the number of prize balls is output to the outside via the external information output terminal, and when an abnormality occurs, the external information output terminal is output. While the external information output terminal that outputs an abnormal signal that can identify that an abnormality has occurred to the outside and outputs the prize ball signal and the external information output terminal that outputs the abnormal signal are provided adjacent to each other. The external information output terminal that outputs the stop signal and the external information output terminal that outputs the abnormal signal are provided so as not to be adjacent to each other , and the operation unit is the first operation unit and the bottom surface of the case body. The height from the first operation unit is different from that of the first operation unit, and the maximum operation amount of the first operation unit is the same as the maximum operation amount of the second operation unit. The operation surface of the portion is provided with continuous unevenness, and the operation surface of the second operation portion is provided with continuous unevenness .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the gaming machine.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of the gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. (A) is a schematic perspective view of the external information output terminal board, (b) is a schematic front view of the external information output terminal board, and (c) is a front view of the substrate 90a. It is a schematic perspective view of an external information output terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the preliminary determination table of a big hit lottery. It is a figure which shows the main processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the external information data creation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows each signal output from an external information output terminal board. It is a figure which shows the type of the command sent from the main control board to the staging control board. It is a figure which shows the type of the command sent from the main control board to the staging control board. (A) is a timing chart when a start opening winning signal is output, (b) is a timing chart when a special symbol confirmation signal is output, and (c) is a timing chart when a special game signal is output. It is a timing chart of. (D) is a timing chart when an open signal is output, (e) is a timing chart when a prize ball signal is output, and (f) is a timing chart when a security signal is output. Yes, (g) is a timing chart when a winning signal is output. It is a figure which shows the main processing in a staging control unit. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a staging control unit. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead system staging process in a staging control unit. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon final display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect execution processing in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the change pattern determination table for hold icon. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a one-step change pattern determination table for the icon, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a two-step change pattern determination table for the icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the said icon change pattern determination table for an abnormality. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the icon display mode and the notification sound at the time of icon generation (change). It is a figure which shows the lamp change effect execution processing in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the main processing in the integrated control unit. (A) is a diagram showing a command reception interrupt process in the integrated control unit, and (b) is a diagram showing a V blank interrupt process in the integrated control unit. It is a figure which shows the adjustment mode switching process in a general control unit. (A) is a diagram showing a changeover switch, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of an adjustment mode selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of a voice management table. It is a figure which shows the volume adjustment processing in a general control unit. It is a figure which shows the production example of volume adjustment. It is a timing chart in which the fluctuation effect is started from the customer waiting state. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect which the variable effect is started from the customer waiting state. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 41. It is a timing chart in which the number of holds increases during the fluctuation effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect that the number of hold increases during a variable effect. It is a timing chart that the number of holdings increases immediately after the decrease. It is a figure which shows the production example which increases immediately after the holding number decreases. It is a timing chart in which the number of reservations increases during a specific reach production. It is a figure which shows the effect example which the number of hold increases during a specific reach effect. It is a timing chart that the number of reservations increases and decreases before and after the end of the specific game state. It is a figure which shows the effect example that the number of hold is increased or decreased before and after the end of a specific game state. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a timing chart in which a start opening prize is generated at the same frame update timing as the frame update timing at which the start command is received. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect that the start opening prize occurred at the same frame update timing as the frame update timing which received the start command. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of each variation effect. It is a figure which shows the state that the fluctuation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that the fluctuation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that the fluctuation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that the fluctuation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that the fluctuation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that the fluctuation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that the fluctuation production is performed.

Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention (also referred to as “the present embodiment”) will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, a sound output device 9 composed of a speaker, a frame lighting device 10 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and a payout device 95 described later are paid out based on the establishment of a grant condition. An upper plate 11 for storing a plurality of game balls such as a game ball, and a lower plate 12 for receiving and storing a game ball that has flowed into an overflow ball flow path described later without being able to fit in the upper plate 11. A launch operation device 13 that can be operated to launch a ball is provided.

The audio output device 9 is provided at two locations above the glass frame 4 at intervals, and outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc. to produce sound (music, audio). It has become like. Further, a plurality of frame lighting devices 10 are provided around the opening 8, and the lighting is produced by changing the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp (LED). Further, the frame lighting device 10 includes a notification LED 10a that is controlled to light / blink when an abnormality occurs in which the glass frame 4 is opened or the game ball cannot be paid out from the payout device 95.

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

Further, in the portion on the front side of the center of the upper plate 11, there are an effect button device 16 and a selection button device 18 (see FIG. 1) that function as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects described later. It is installed side by side on the left and right.

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

The selection button device 18 includes a cross button 19 (up button 191A, left button 192A, down button 193A, right button 194A) capable of performing operations such as selection operation, and a cross for detecting the operation of the cross button 19. A button detection switch 19a (see FIG. 5) is provided so that the player can input predetermined information to the game machine 1.

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

An overflow ball flow path (not shown) for accepting a game ball that does not fit in the upper plate 11 and guiding the game ball to the lower plate 12 is formed between the upper plate 11 and the lower plate 12. Further, a full detection switch 32a (see FIG. 5) for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower plate 12 is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path, and the fullness detection switch 32a detects the fullness of the lower plate 12. During this period, the payout of the game ball by the payout device 95, which will be described later, is stopped.

The launch operation device 13 is a touch sensor that detects that the base 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, the launch handle 15 rotatably provided on the base 14, and the launch handle 15 are touched by the player's hand. A firing volume 15b (see FIG. 5) including a 15a (see FIG. 6) and a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 is provided. When the touch sensor 15a detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b is activated to feed the game balls one by one.

The game board mounting frame 3 includes a game board mounting portion 25 for mounting the game board 5, a launching device 26 (see FIG. 5) for launching a game ball toward the game area 5a, and a game board mounting frame 3. A lock mechanism 27 for locking the glass frame 4 in the closed state, and an opening detection switch 31a (see FIG. 5) for detecting the opening (opening / closing) of the glass frame 4 are provided.

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

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

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

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

At the substantially center of the game area 5a, a frame-shaped decorative frame 40 that restricts the entry of the game ball into the so-called center case is provided, and the game area 5a is launched by the first firing force by the decorative frame 40. It is divided into a left-handed game area in which the struck game ball flows down and a right-handed game area in which the game ball launched with a second firing force stronger than the first firing force flows down. Is designed to communicate under the decorative frame 40.

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

Below the left side of the decorative frame 40, three general winning openings 43 that allow game balls to always win (win) are provided at intervals, and below the right side of the decorative frame 40, the game One general winning opening 43 is provided so that the ball can always win (win). When the game balls that have won (winned) in the general winning opening 43 are detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 5) (the granting condition is satisfied), a predetermined number (for example, 5) of game balls are released. It is paid out from the payout device 95 (see FIG. 5) to the upper plate 11 as a prize ball (giving a game value).

Below the stage portion 42, a first starting port 45 (starting winning area of the first special symbol) on which a game ball can always win (win) is provided, and the first starting port 45 wins (wins). When the game ball (ball) is detected by the first start port detection switch 45a (see FIG. 5) (the granting condition is satisfied), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 3) are dispensed by the payout device 95 (see FIG. 5). It is designed to be paid out to the upper plate 11 as a prize ball (giving a game value). In addition, the right to perform a special game determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not to execute a special game (here, a big hit game) is granted (special figure determination information described later is stored).

Below the first starting port 45, a winning port lamp NR (not shown) for causing the periphery of the first starting port 45 to emit light in a predetermined manner is provided, and has a plurality of lamps (full-color LED, etc.). It is possible to produce light emission by emitting light from the panel lighting device 75.

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

The variable starting portion 46 has a movable member 48 that can move in the front-rear direction and a movable member 48 that can move in the front-rear direction, as well as a flow path of the game ball because the upper surface of the variable starting portion 46 is inclined downward in the left-right direction (left side in FIG. 1). The second starting port 47 (starting winning area of the second special symbol) that opens upward and the second starting opening detection switch 47a (FIG. 5) that detects the game ball that has won (winned) in the second starting opening 47. (See) and by moving the movable member 48 toward the front (winning restricted position), the second starting port 47 is converted to the closed state, and the movable member 48 is moved toward the rear (winning allowable position). A second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b (see FIG. 5) for converting the second starting port 47 into an open state is provided.

Then, a game ball wins a prize in the second start port 47 which is opened during the auxiliary game described later, and this game ball is detected by the second start port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 5) (granting condition is satisfied). Then, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, two) are paid out from the payout device 95 (see FIG. 5) to the upper plate 11 as prize balls (giving game value). In addition, the right to determine whether or not to execute the special game (here, the jackpot game) is granted (the special figure determination information described later is stored).

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

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

The variable winning portion 49 has a large winning opening opening / closing member 51 that can move in the front-rear direction as well as a flow path for the game ball by inclining the upper surface downward in the left-right direction (right side in FIG. 1), and a large winning opening. A large winning opening 50 (winning area) that opens upward directly under the opening / closing member 51, a large winning opening detection switch 50a that detects a game ball that has won (winning) in the large winning opening, and a large winning opening opening / closing member. By moving 51 toward the front (winning restricted position), the large winning opening 50 is converted to the closed state, and by moving the large winning opening opening / closing member 51 toward the rear (winning allowable position), the large winning opening is opened. A large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b (see FIG. 5) for converting 50 into an open state is provided.

Then, when the big winning opening opening / closing member 51 moves from the winning restricted position to the winning position during the big hit game, the big winning opening 50 is converted to the open state, and the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the big winning opening opening / closing member 51. And the game ball that has reached the big prize opening 50 wins the big prize opening 50. Then, when the game balls that have won the large prize opening 50 are detected by the large prize opening detection switch 50a (the granting condition is satisfied), the game balls of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15) are paid out in the payout device 95 (FIG. FIG. 5) is paid out to the upper plate 11 as a prize ball (giving a game value).

Further, the game ball launched in the left game area flows down as it is along the outer edge of the decorative frame 40, or flows into the warp device 41 and then flows down through the stage portion 42, and is provided below the decorative frame 40. A prize is won in any of the three general winning openings 43 and the first starting opening 45, or the game flows into the out opening 39. Therefore, the general winning opening 43, the normal gate 44, the variable starting section 46 (second starting opening 47), and the variable winning section 49 (large winning opening 50) provided in the right game area are not won (passed).

Further, the game ball launched in the right game area wins a prize in any of the general winning opening 43, the normal gate 44, the variable starting section 46 (second starting opening 47), and the variable winning section 49 (large winning opening 50). Or it will flow into the out port 39. Therefore, the general winning opening 43 and the first starting opening 45 provided in the left game area are not won.

On the back side of the game board 5, the general winning opening 43, the first starting opening 45, the second starting opening 47, and the large winning opening 50 are won, and the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, A winning ball flow path 52 (not shown) is provided, which receives the game balls detected by the second starting port detection switch 47a and the large winning opening detection switch 50a, and causes them to flow down while being collected.

Further, in the downstream portion of the winning ball flow path 52, a winning confirmation detection switch 52a (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has flowed down the winning ball flow path 52 after being detected by various detection switches is provided. The winning confirmation detection switch 52a again detects the game ball after being detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the large winning opening detection switch 50a. It is used to determine whether the prize was a proper prize (ball) or an abnormal prize (ball).

On the outside of the game area 5a, a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, a normal symbol display 62, a first special symbol hold display 63, and a second special symbol hold display are displayed. A first game information display device 59 including 64, a normal symbol hold display 65, a round number display 66, and a right-handed display 67 is provided.

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the "big hit" means a state in which it is decided to execute the big hit game (special game) in the special game determination. The "big hit game" is a game in which a round game in which the big winning opening 50 is converted from a closed state to an open state in a predetermined mode is performed over a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times, 10 times, etc.) with an interval in between. It refers to a game state that is advantageous for a player who can easily obtain a prize ball.

Although the maximum number of open times and the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 50 in each round game are predetermined, a predetermined number of game balls are set in the large winning opening 50 even before the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time are reached. When (for example, 9 pieces) wins (balls), one round game ends. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute any of a plurality of types of jackpot games (special games) having different degrees of advantage to the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The round number display 66 is composed of a plurality of LEDs and is for displaying the number of rounds when a jackpot state (special game state) occurs, and is an LED in a predetermined mode indicating the number of rounds at the start of the jackpot game. Starts lighting, continues lighting the LED during the jackpot game, and turns off the LED at the end of the jackpot game. For example, if the number of rounds is 4 jackpot games, only the fourth LED from the left is lit, and if the number of rounds is 10 jackpot games, all the LEDs are lit.

The right-handed display 67 is composed of one LED, and is right to urge to launch a game ball toward the right game area (so-called right-handed) during a big hit state (special game state) and a time-saving game state. It is for displaying the hitting display, and the LED lights up during the big hit state (special game state) and the time-saving game state.

The first special symbol sub-display 69a, the second special symbol sub-display 69b, the normal symbol sub-display 69c, and the first special symbol holding sub are on the lower left game board 5 inside the game area 5a. A second game information display device 69 including a display 69d, a second special symbol holding sub-display 69e, a normal symbol holding sub-display 69f, and a right-handed sub-display 69g is provided.

The second game information display device 69 is provided in the vicinity of the image display device 70, which will be described later, as compared with the first game information display device 59 provided outside the game area 5a. As described above, the second game information display device 69 is provided in the vicinity of the image display device 70 as compared with the first game information display device 59, so that the position is conspicuous to the player, and the first game information. It can be said that the second game information display device 69 is easier to recognize than the display device 59.

The installation position of the second game information display device 69 is an example, and is not limited to the installation position of the present embodiment, and may be provided, for example, in the right side area of the game area 5a.

The first special symbol sub-display 69a displays (notifies) the result of a special game determination (big hit determination of the first special symbol) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 45. The second special symbol sub-display 69b is the result of a special game determination (big hit determination of the second special symbol) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 47. Is a variable display for displaying (notifying), and the normal symbol sub-display 69c is an auxiliary game determination (normal symbol collision detection) performed based on the passage (entry) of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 44. It is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of.

The first special symbol sub-display 69a and the second special symbol sub-display 69b are each composed of one LED, and the LEDs of the corresponding indicators blink at predetermined intervals in the variable display of each special symbol. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on or off in a mode indicating the result of each jackpot lottery (big hit mode or loss mode). The display of the first special symbol sub-display 69a and the second special symbol sub-display 69b is displayed in the center area of the first effect symbol displayed in the left area of the display unit of the image display device 70 described later. Since it is the fourth effect symbol following the second effect symbol to be displayed and the third effect symbol displayed in the right area, it may be called the fourth effect symbol.

The timing of the fluctuation start and the timing of the fluctuation stop of the first special symbol sub-display 69a (the second special symbol sub-display 69b) are the timing of the fluctuation start of the effect symbol 70a displayed by the image display device 70 described later. It is synchronized with the fluctuation stop timing.

Further, the first special symbol sub-display 69a (second special symbol sub-display 69b) displays only whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot as a result of the jackpot lottery when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Similar to the special symbol display 60 (second special symbol display 61), it may be composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the type of the special symbol may also be displayed as a result of the jackpot lottery.

The normal symbol sub-display 69c is composed of one LED, and the LEDs blink at predetermined intervals in the variation display of the normal symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on or off in a mode (winning mode or losing mode) indicating the result of the winning lottery.

The normal symbol sub-display 69c displays only whether or not the normal symbol is a hit as a result of the winning lottery when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, but it is composed of a plurality of LEDs like the normal symbol display 62. , The type of normal symbol may also be displayed as a result of the jackpot lottery.

The first special symbol hold sub-display 69d (second special symbol hold sub-display 69e) is composed of a plurality of LEDs like the first special symbol hold display 63 (second special symbol hold display 64) described above. The number of rights (first hold) for performing the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol (variable display of the first special symbol) stored when the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45. Is intended to display, and is lit or blinks in an manner indicating the number of first holds. In addition, although the first hold is stored up to four, it may be less than or more than four.

Specifically, when there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold sub-display 69d (second special symbol hold sub-display 69e) lights up, and there are two first holds. The two LEDs of the first special symbol holding sub-display 69d (second special symbol holding sub-display 69e) are lit. When there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold sub-display 69d (second special symbol hold sub-display 69e) blinks and the LED on the right side lights up, and the first hold When there are four, the two LEDs of the first special symbol hold sub-display 69d (second special symbol hold sub-display 69e) blink.
Further, the display (lighting, blinking) timing and the erasing (off) timing of the first special symbol holding sub-display 69d (second special symbol holding sub-display 69e) are the hold icons displayed on the image display device 70 described later. It is synchronized with the display timing and the deletion timing of.

The normal symbol hold sub-display 69f is composed of a plurality of LEDs like the above-mentioned normal symbol hold display 65, and is a hit of the normal symbol stored when the game ball wins (wins) the normal symbol gate 44. It is for displaying the number of rights (holding a normal figure) for performing a lottery (variable display of a normal symbol), and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of holdings of a normal figure. It should be noted that although the maximum number of reserved drawings is stored, it may be less than or more than four.

Specifically, when there is one normal symbol hold, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold sub-display 69f lights up, and when there are two normal symbol hold, there are two normal symbol hold sub-displays 69f. The LED lights up. In addition, when there are three normal symbol hold, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold sub-display 69f blinks and the LED on the right side lights up, and when there are four normal symbol hold sub-displays, the normal symbol hold sub-display. Two LEDs of 69f blink.

The right-handed sub-display 69g is composed of one LED like the right-handed display 67 described above, and is for promoting so-called right-handed display.
It should be noted that the right-handed sub-display 69g is marked as "right-handed" as shown in FIG. 1, and the player is urged to right-handed more than the right-handed display 67 in which nothing is written. The mode is easy to recognize.

An image display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display is provided in the inner part of the effect space 40a defined inside the decorative frame 40, and the first movable part for executing the motion effect is in the upper part of the effect space 40a. A staging device 73 is provided, and a second movable staging device 74 for executing an motion staging is provided at the lower part of the staging space 40a.

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

The display unit (effective display area) of the image display device 70 shows a variable display area for displaying three effect symbols 70a (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) and an effect mode related to execution of the variable effect. A mode display area and the like are formed.

The staging symbol 70a is composed of, for example, symbols showing numbers from "1" to "9", and is a variable display of the special symbol executed by the first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61. The variable display is started in response to the start of, and the stop display is performed in response to the stop of the variable display of the special symbol. As the effect symbol 70a, a symbol indicating an alphabet such as "A" to "F" may be used.

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

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

Further, during the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as background images and characters, movies, and the like are displayed on the image display device 70 according to the result of the special game determination. It is designed to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game (special game) will be executed.

The image display device 70 has a first hold icon display area 70B (first hold area) for displaying a number of first hold icons (first hold display) corresponding to the first special figure hold number (U1). , The second hold icon display area 70D (second hold area) for displaying the second hold icon (second hold display) of the number corresponding to the second special figure hold number (U2), and the special figure hold number The icon display area 70C (digestion hold area) and the like for displaying the icon (digestion hold display) indicating that the variable effect executed by subtraction is being executed are formed.

The first hold icon display area 70B has a first display unit 70B1 (first area), a second display unit 70B2 (second area), and a third display unit 70B3 (third area) from the side closer to the icon display area 70C. , 4th display unit 70B4 (4th area), and 1st display unit 70B1 to 4th display unit 70B4 have a number of 1st hold corresponding to the 1st special figure hold number (U1). The icon is displayed.

Specifically, the first display unit 70B1 displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold storage in which the variation display of the first special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 70B2 displays the second hold icon. The first hold icon indicating the first hold memory for executing the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed, and the third display unit 70B3 is the third to execute the variable display of the first special symbol. The first hold icon indicating the hold storage is displayed, and the fourth display unit 70B4 displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold storage in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed fourth.

The second hold icon display area 70D has a first display unit 70D1 (first area), a second display unit 70D2 (second area), a third display unit 70D3 (third area), and a fourth display unit 70D4 (from the left side). The fourth display unit 70D1 to the fourth display unit 70D4 display a number of second hold icons corresponding to the second special figure hold number (U2).

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

The icon display area 70C is formed directly above the pedestal image for clearly distinguishing it from the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D, and rides on or floats on the pedestal image. The icon is displayed as shown.

Specifically, the first hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is moved toward the icon display area 70C one by one. By moving (shifting) and moving (shifting) the first hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70B1 to the icon display area 70C, the icon becomes the icon, and the variable display of the first special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is displayed. The icon disappears (erases) at the end of.

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

Further, on the left end of the display unit of the image display device 70, the first special figure reservation display area 70E for displaying the first special figure reservation number indicating the current first special figure reservation number (U1), and the present A second special figure holding number display area 70F for displaying a second holding number indicating the second special figure holding number (U2) is formed.

The first movable effect device 73 has a first movable member 73a and a second movable member 73b that can be operated, and the first movable member 73a and the like during execution of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the image display device 70. By causing the second movable member 73b to perform a predetermined operation, it is possible to execute the operation effect. Further, the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b are provided with a panel lighting device 75 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and can emit light in a predetermined mode during the execution of the operation effect. ..

Specifically, the first movable member 73a moves between a standby position located closer to the end (upper side) of the image display device 70 and an effect position located closer to the center (lower side) of the image display device 70. It is designed to go up and down. The second movable member 73b moves between a standby position that covers a part of the front of the first movable member 73a and an effect position (a position that moves left and right) that recedes from the front of the first movable member 73a. ing.
The operation in which the first movable member 73a moves to the effect position and the second movable member 73b does not move from the standby position is called "first operation", and the first movable member 73a moves to the effect position and the second The operation of moving the movable member 73b to the staging position is called "second operation".

The second movable effect device 74 has a third movable member 74a and a fourth movable member 74b that can be operated, and the third movable member 74a or the third movable member 74a during execution of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the image display device 70. By causing the fourth movable member 74b to perform a predetermined operation, it is possible to execute the operation effect. Further, the third movable member 74a and the fourth movable member 74b are provided with a panel lighting device 75 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and can emit light in a predetermined mode during the execution of the operation effect. ..

Specifically, the third movable member 74a moves between a standby position located closer to the end (lower) of the image display device 70 and an effect position located closer to the center (upper) of the image display device 70. (Ascending, descending). The fourth movable member 74b is adapted to move between the standby positions at the left and right ends of the third movable member 74a and the staging position (position moved to the left and right) that recedes from the left and right ends of the third movable member 74a. ..
The operation in which the third movable member 74a moves to the effect position and the fourth movable member 74b does not move from the standby position is called "first operation", and the third movable member 74a moves to the effect position and the fourth is The operation of moving the movable member 74b to the staging position is called "second operation".

On the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5, a game supplied from a payout device 95 for paying out game balls based on the establishment of predetermined payout conditions (prize ball, ball lending), island equipment, etc. In response to a game ball storage unit 96 that stores balls and supplies them to the payout device 95, a main control device 110A that incorporates a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress of the game, and a payout control command from the main control board 110. A payout control device 120A having a built-in payout control board 120 that controls the payout device 95, and an effect control device 130A having a built-in effect control board 130 that controls the effect in response to an effect control command from the main control board 110. , Power supply device 160A with built-in power supply board 160 that supplies power supply voltage to various control devices, for outputting game information (external information signal) to the outside of game machine 1 (information collection device such as hall computer) An external information output terminal plate 90 or the like is provided.

Further, an opening / closing door type cover member 23 is provided which opens and closes in the left-right direction around the rotation axis set on one side on the left and right so as to cover the upper part of the main control device 110A and the entire staging control device from the rear. The effect control device 130A includes a volume of the effect sound output from the sound output device 9 so as to be covered by the cover member 23, an image display device 70, and various lighting devices (frame lighting device 10, panel lighting device). A changeover switch 22 for switching the adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the amount of light in 75) is provided.

(Explanation of external information output terminal board)
Next, the external information output terminal board 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. 2A and 2B are perspective views of the back surface side of the gaming machine 1, FIG. 3A is a schematic perspective view of the external information output terminal board 90, and FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the external information output terminal board 90. It is a schematic front view, and FIG. 3C is a front view of the substrate 90a.

As shown in FIG. 2, the external information output terminal plate 90 is on the back side of the game board mounting frame 3, and is a fixing member (for example, a screw, a mounting bracket, etc.) on the upper surface portion on the right side of the game ball storage portion 96. ) Is fixed.

The external information output terminal board 90 includes a board 90a, a board cover 90b for protecting each component mounted on the board 90a, and a terminal seal 90c attached to the board cover 90b.

On the surface side of the substrate 90a of the external information output terminal plate 90, one input-side connector CN1 and eight output-side external information output terminals CN2 (second terminal) to CN9 (eighth terminal) are provided. Eight photomos relays RL1 to RL8 and resistors R1 to R8 are mounted.
In this embodiment, eight external information output terminals CN2 (second terminal) to CN9 (eighth terminal) are connected and arranged.

The connector CN1 on the input side of the external information output terminal plate 90 is transmitted from the main control board 110 to an information collecting device such as a voltage DC12V or a hall computer which is commonly supplied to each of the eight photomos relays RL1 to RL8. Each external information signal is input. Then, each external information signal input to the connector CN1 is transmitted from each terminal of the connector CN1 via the corresponding resistors R1 to R8 and the photomos relays RL1 to RL8, respectively, and the corresponding external information output terminals CN2 to CN9. Is output to an information collecting device such as a hall computer through an electric wire (not shown).
In this way, by transmitting each external information signal via the photomos relays RL1 to RL8, the game machine 1 is electrically isolated from the game machine 1 and the information collecting device such as a hall computer. Each external information signal can be output to an information collecting device such as a hall computer.

Although details will be described later, the external information signal output from the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment to an information collecting device such as a hall computer via the external information output terminal plate 90 is the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47. When the start port winning signal output from the external information output terminal CN2 when the game ball wins a prize and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol stops (when it ends), the external information output terminal CN3 The special symbol confirmation signal output from, the special game signal 1 output from the external information output terminal CN4 during the execution of the jackpot game, and the special game signal 2 output from the external information output terminal CN5 during the time-saving game state. , An open signal output from the external information output terminal CN6 when the glass frame 4 is open, a prize ball signal output from the external information output terminal CN7 when the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is completed, and There is a security signal output from the external information output terminal CN8 when each abnormality occurs, and a winning signal output from the external information output terminal CN9 when a predetermined number of game balls are to be paid out.

Further, the board cover 90b for protecting each component mounted on the board 90a included in the external information output terminal board 90 is made of a transparent member (for example, polycarbonate, ABS resin, etc.) and is a board. It is provided in parallel with 90a.

Further, the terminal seal 90c attached to the board cover 90b has a yellow base color, and is black with characters (for example, "external terminal") that can be recognized as an external information output terminal plate 90. Characters that can be recognized by the signals output from each external information output terminal CN2 to CN9 (for example, "start", "confirm", "special 1", "special 2", "open", "prize ball", "security" , "Prize") and characters (for example, "white", "green", which can recognize the colors of the operation units (first operation unit 1005a, second operation unit 1006a) of the external information output terminals CN2 to CN9, "Gray", "yellow", "black", "peach", "blue", "red") are printed. A red line is printed on the outline of the terminal seal 90c.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, "CN1" is printed in the vicinity of the connector CN1 on the surface of the substrate 90a, and the external information output terminal CN2 (second terminal) is printed. "CN2 white" to "CN9 red" are printed in the vicinity of the first operation unit 1005a of the CN9 (terminal 8), and "RL1" to "RL8" are printed in the vicinity of the photomos relays RL1 to RL8. Is printed, and "R1" to "R8" are printed in the vicinity of the resistors R1 to R8.
In this way, by printing a code that can identify each component in the vicinity of each component on the surface of the substrate 90a, the position where each component is mounted can be easily recognized.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3C, each component (connector CN1, external information output terminal CN2 (second terminal) to CN9 (eighth terminal), photomos relay RL1 to RL8, resistor) on the surface of the substrate 90a. At the positions where R1 to R8) are mounted, white lines are printed, which represent the outline of each component when the state in which each component is mounted on the substrate 90a is viewed from the front.
In this way, the position where each component is mounted is printed on the surface of the substrate 90a with a white line that imitates the outline of each component when the state in which each component is mounted on the substrate 90a is viewed from the front. Is easily recognizable.

(External information output terminal)
Next, the external information output terminal 1000 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A is a front perspective view of the external information output terminal 1000, and FIG. 4B is a back perspective view of the external information output terminal 1000.

As shown in FIG. 4, the external information output terminal 1000 has a terminal unit (first terminal unit 1005d, second terminal unit 1006d) and an operation unit (first operation unit 1005a, second operation unit) in the case main body unit 1001. Two sets of terminal sets 1005 and 1006 having 1006a) are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other. Further, the colors of the operation units 1005a and 1006a are provided so as to be different for each of the operation units 1005a and 1006a of the external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000).
In the present embodiment, the color of the operation units 1005a and 1006a of the external information output terminal CN2 is "white", the color of the operation units 1005a and 1006a of the external information output terminal CN3 is "green", and the external information output terminal. The colors of the operation units 1005a and 1006a of the CN4 are "gray", the colors of the operation units 1005a and 1006a of the external information output terminals CN5 are "yellow", and the colors of the operation units 1005a and 1006a of the external information output terminals CN6 are. It is "black", the color of the operation units 1005a and 1006a of the external information output terminal CN7 is "peach", the color of the operation units 1005a and 1006a of the external information output terminal CN8 is "blue", and the external information output terminal. The color of the operation units 1005a and 1006a of CN9 is "red".
In the present embodiment, the side of the case body 1001 where the operation units (first operation unit 1005a, second operation unit 1006a) are located is the front portion, the right surface of the front portion is the right surface portion, and the left side of the front portion. The surface is the left side surface portion, the surface opposite to the front surface portion is the back surface portion, and the surface in contact with the substrate 90a when mounted on the substrate 90a is the bottom surface portion.

The terminal sets 1005 and 1006 correspond to the electric wire insertion holes (first electric wire insertion hole 1005c and second electric wire insertion hole 1006c) formed in the upper part of the case main body 1001 and the electric wire insertion holes 1005c and 1006c. It includes conductive terminal portions 1005d and 1006d provided in the portion 1001, operation portions 1005a and 1006a, and spring portions (first spring portion 1005b and second spring portion 1006b) for urging the operation portion.

The case main body portion 1001 is a protrusion for connecting the fixing convex portion 1004 formed on the bottom surface portion for positioning when fixing the external information output terminal 1000 to the substrate 90a and the external information output terminals 1000 to each other. It is provided with a connecting first convex portion 1002, a connecting second convex portion 1003, a connecting first concave portion 1007 which is a concave portion for connecting the external information output terminals 1000 to each other, and a connecting second concave portion 1008. External information output terminals 1000 can be connected to each other by fitting the first convex portion 1002 for connection and the first concave portion 1007 for connection, and the second convex portion 1003 for connection and the second concave portion for connection 1008, respectively. Further, the lot number of the external information output terminal 1000 is printed on the back surface of the case main body 1001.

The terminal portions 1005d and 1006d include a substrate contact portion 10051d and 10061d inserted into a connection hole (not shown) formed in the substrate 90a, and an electric wire contact portion 10027d and 10062d that come into contact with an electric wire inserted from the electric wire insertion hole. It is equipped with. The operation units 1005a and 1006a have handle portions 10051a and 10061a exposed to the outside of the case body portion 1001 which are parts pressed by the operation units 1005a and 1006a, and the electric wire inserted into the electric wire insertion hole of the terminal portion. To support the pressing portions 10052a and 10062a for pressing against the electric wire contact portion, the shaft portion (not shown) for rotatably attaching the operating portions 1005a and 1006a to the case body portion 1001, and the spring portions 1005b and 1006b. It is provided with a protrusion for a spring (not shown). The operation portions 1005a and 1006a are rotatably attached to the case main body portion 1001 by fitting the shaft portion into the bearing portion (not shown) formed in the case main body portion 1001. In the non-operated state, the operating portions 1005a and 1006a are in a state of being urged by the spring portions 1005b and 1006b so that the pressing portions 10052a and 10062a are in contact with the electric wire contact portions 10052d and 10062d.

When connecting an electric wire to the external information output terminal 1000, the operation units 1005a and 1006a are pressed downward to widen the gap between the pressing unit 10027a and 10062a and the electric wire contact portion 10027d and 10062d, and the electric wire is inserted into the electric wire insertion holes 1005c and 1006c. After that, the operation units 1005a and 1006a are returned to their original positions. As a result, the electric wire is held in a state of being pressed against the electric wire contact portion 10027d and 10021d. When removing the electric wire, the electric wire can be easily removed by pulling out the electric wire with the operation units 1005a and 1006a pushed down.

As shown in FIG. 4 and the like, the operation portions 1005a and 1006a of the present embodiment are formed so that the heights of the case main body portion 1001 from the bottom surface portion are different. Further, the height of the first operation unit 1005a, which is higher from the bottom surface portion, is the same as that of the second operation unit 1006a even when the first operation unit 1005a is pushed down to the bottom (maximum operation amount). It is configured to be.
Further, from the first operation unit 1005a in the non-operated state to the contact surface portion 1005e of the case main body unit 1001 that comes into contact with the first operation unit 1005a in a state where the first operation unit 1005a is pushed down to the lowermost portion (maximum operation amount). The height and the second contact surface portion of the case body 1001 that comes into contact with the second operation unit 1006a in a state where the second operation unit 1006a to the second operation unit 1006a in an unoperated state is pushed down to the bottom (maximum operation amount). Since the height up to 1006e is the same, the maximum operation amount of the first operation unit 1005a and the second operation unit 1006a is the same.

Here, as the first feature of the external information output terminal board 90 (external information output terminal 1000) shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the external information output terminal board 90 is provided on the right side of the game ball storage unit 96. The external information output terminal CN8 (1000) that outputs a security signal is provided on a side closer to the right end than the left end of the external information output terminal board 90. That is, the external information output terminal CN8 (1000) that outputs the security signal is provided on the side far from the game ball storage unit 96. By doing so, it becomes difficult for the game ball that bounces off from the game ball storage unit 96 to collide (contact) with the external information output terminal CN8 (1000), and the game ball collides with the external information output terminal CN8 (1000). It is possible to prevent signal output problems such as poor connection due to (contact), and it is possible to appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the game machine 1.

Further, as a second feature of the external information output terminal board 90 (external information output terminal 1000) shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the external information output terminal board 90 is provided with external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000). It is mentioned that a board cover 90b for protecting each component including the board cover 90b is provided. By doing so, it is difficult for the game ball that bounces off from the game ball storage unit 96 to collide (contact) with the external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000), so that the game ball can easily collide (contact) with the external information output terminal CN2 to. It is possible to prevent signal output problems such as poor connection due to collision (contact) with CN9 (1000), and the progress of the game can be appropriately recognized from the outside of the game machine 1. In addition, it is possible to prevent dust and dirt from entering the electric wire insertion hole and prevent problems such as erroneous output of signals, and it is possible to appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the game machine 1. ..

Further, as a third feature of the external information output terminal plate 90 (external information output terminal 1000) shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the terminal seal 90c attached to the board cover 90b is provided with the external information output terminal plate 90. Characters that can be recognized, characters that can recognize signals output from each external information output terminal CN2 to CN9, and colors of operation units 1005a and 1006a of each external information output terminal CN2 to CN9 (1000) are recognized. Possible characters are printed, and a code that can identify each component is printed in the vicinity of each component on the surface of the substrate 90a. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily recognize that the external information output terminal board 90 and which signal is output from which external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000). It is possible to prevent (suppress) human error.

Further, the fourth feature of the external information output terminal board 90 (external information output terminal 1000) shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 is a code that can identify each component in the vicinity of each component on the surface of the substrate 90a. White image of the outline of each component at the position where each component (connector CN1, external information output terminal CN2 (second terminal) to CN9 (eighth terminal), photomos relay RL1 to RL8, resistors R1 to R8) is mounted. The point that the line is printed is mentioned. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily recognize the mounting position of each component.

Further, as a fifth feature of the external information output terminal plate 90 (external information output terminal 1000) shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, each external information output terminal CN2 to CN9 (1000) can be identified by a code (“CN2 white”). "-" CN9 red ") is a substrate near (lower) the first operation unit 1005a (operation unit having a high height from the bottom surface of the case body 1001) of each external information output terminal CN2 to CN9 (1000). A point printed on the surface of 90a can be mentioned. By doing so, the visibility of the code printed by the operation unit (the second operation unit having a low height from the bottom surface of the case body 1001) is not obstructed, and the code can be easily confirmed. be able to.

Further, as a sixth feature of the external information output terminal plate 90 (external information output terminal 1000) shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the external information output terminal CN8 (1000) that outputs a security signal outputs each variation display. Output frequency is higher than the start port winning signal and special symbol confirmation signal without being adjacent to the external information output terminals CN2 and CN3 (1000) that output the start opening winning signal and special symbol confirmation signal with relatively high output frequency. The point is that it is provided adjacent to the external information output terminals CN7 and CN9 (1000) that output a low prize ball signal or a winning signal. By doing so, even if the electric wire to be inserted into the external information output terminal CN8 (1000) that outputs the security signal is accidentally inserted into the adjacent external information output terminals CN7 and CN9 (1000). It is possible to prevent frequent output of incorrect information, and it is possible to appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the game machine 1.

Further, as a seventh feature of the external information output terminal board 90 (external information output terminal 1000) shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the operation units 1005a and 1006a of the external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000) are cases. The point that the height from the bottom surface portion of the main body portion 1001 is different is mentioned. By doing so, when the first operation unit 1005a is pressed, the second operation unit 1006a is not accidentally pressed at the same time, and when the second operation unit 1006a is pressed, the second operation unit 1006a is accidentally pressed at the same time. 1 It is not necessary to press the operation unit, and the work of inserting the wiring into the external information output terminal 1000 can be easily performed.
Further, since the heights of the operation units 1005a and 1006a of the adjacent external information output terminals 1000 are also different, when the operation units 1005a and 1006a are pushed down, the operation units 1005a and 1006a of the adjacent external information output terminals 1000 are simultaneously pressed. It can also be prevented from pushing down.

Further, as an eighth feature of the external information output terminal board 90 (external information output terminal 1000) shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the connector CN1 is the operation unit 1005a of each external information output terminal CN2 to CN9 (1000). The first convex portion for connection of the external information output terminal 1000, not the left side surface having the first convex portion 1002 for connection and the second convex portion 1003 for connection of the 1006a side and the external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000). A point is mentioned that it is provided on the right side surface portion side provided with the recess 1007 and the second recess 1008 for connection. By doing so, the workability of the connection work of the electric wire and the connector is improved.

Further, as a ninth feature of the external information output terminal board 90 (external information output terminal 1000) shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, each external information output terminal CN2 to CN9 (1000) has each external information output terminal CN2 to. The point is that the tips of the operation portions 1005a and 1006a of the CN9 (1000) are provided so as to be inside the outer peripheral edge of the substrate 90a. That is, the tips of the operation units 1005a and 1006a are provided so as not to protrude from the substrate 90a. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the electric wire from coming off from the external information output terminal 1000 (due to contact with) due to the game shop clerk or the like unintentionally operating the operation units 1005a and 1006a. can.

In the present embodiment, the terminal seal 90c is attached to the board cover 90b, but it may be attached to the main control device 110A instead of the board cover 90b, or it may be attached to the payout control device 120A. It may be attached to the effect control device 130A, it may be attached to the cover member 23, it may be attached to all of them including the board cover 90b, or it may be attached to any of them including the board cover 90b. It may be attached to the combination of.

Further, in the present embodiment, the terminal seal 90c is output from characters (for example, "external terminal") recognizable as the external information output terminal plate 90 and from the external information output terminals CN2 to CN9. Characters that can be recognized by the signal (for example, "start", "confirm", "special 1", "special 2", "open", "prize ball", "security", "winning") and each external information output Characters (for example, "white", "green", "gray", "yellow", "black", in which the colors of the operation units (first operation unit 1005a, second operation unit 1006a) of terminals CN2 to CN9 can be recognized are recognizable. "Peach", "blue", "red") were printed, but only the characters that can be recognized by the signals output from each external information output terminal CN2 to CN9 may be printed, or each external information output terminal. Only the characters whose colors of the operation units of CN2 to CN9 can be recognized may be printed, or only the characters which can be recognized as the external information output terminal board 90 may be printed, or any of these characters may be printed. You may print in combination.

Further, in the present embodiment, the external information signals output from the game machine 1 to the information collecting device such as a hall computer via the external information output terminal plate 90 are a start opening winning signal, a special symbol confirmation signal, and a special game. There were eight external information signals, a signal 1, a special game signal 2, an open signal, a prize ball signal, a security signal, and a winning signal, but the present invention is not limited to these external information signals. Eight or more external information signals may be output, or eight or less external information signals may be output. For example, a signal may be output for each type of big hit game, or if the gaming machine is equipped with a small hit game, a signal indicating that the small hit game is in progress may be output. It is possible not to output any external information signal among the external information signals.
That is, the number of external information output terminals, photomos relays, and resistors is not limited to eight, and may be eight or more or eight or less according to the number of signals to be output.

Further, in the present embodiment, the substrate cover 90b is provided in parallel with the substrate 90a, but it may be provided so as to be inclined in either direction in order to prevent dust and the like from accumulating.
Further, the board 90a (external information output terminal plate 90) may be provided so as to be tilted in any direction, or may be provided vertically on the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 instead of the upper surface portion of the game board mounting frame 3. You can do it. By doing so, it is possible to prevent dust and dirt from being mixed into the electric wire insertion holes (first electric wire insertion hole 1005c, second electric wire insertion hole 1006c).

Further, in the present embodiment, eight external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 are connected, but it is not necessary to connect all the external information output terminals. For example, all the external information output terminals may be arranged separately, or two external information output terminals may be connected to each other.

(Overall block diagram of the gaming machine)
Next, a control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the game machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1.

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

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

The main control board 110 is a main control unit as a one-chip microcomputer provided with a main CPU 110a for performing arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b in which a game control program and the like are stored, a main RAM 110c serving as a work area for arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like. It has 110m.

The input / output port of the main control unit 110m has a general winning port detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first starting port detection switch 45a, a second starting port detection switch 47a, a second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b, and a large winning port. Detection switch 50a, winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b, magnetic detection sensor 55a, radio wave detection sensor 56a, first special symbol display 60, second special symbol display 61, ordinary symbol display 62, first special symbol hold indicator 63, 2nd special symbol hold indicator 64, normal symbol hold indicator 65, round number indicator 66, right-handed indicator 67, external information output terminal board 90, RAM clear switch 111a, payout control board 120 and effect control board. 130 is connected.

The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game control program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c as a work area. As a result, control processing according to the detection signal from various input devices (detection switch, detection sensor, etc.), control processing for controlling various output devices (detector, display, etc.), and transmission / reception of various control commands are performed. Control processing, control processing for transmitting game information to the outside (hall computer, etc.) of the game machine 1 via the external information output terminal plate 90, and the like are performed.

The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that drives the payout device 95 to control the payout of the game ball, and a launch control unit 122 that drives the launcher 26 to control the launch of the game ball.

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

The input / output port of the payout control unit 121 has an open detection switch 31a, a full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 95a for detecting a game ball to be paid out from the payout device 95, and a payout device 95 for paying out the game ball. A ball presence detection switch 96a for detecting that a game ball is stored is connected to the payout motor 95b and the game ball storage unit 96.

The payout CPU 121a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 121c as a work area. As a result, control processing for paying out the game ball from the payout device 95 in response to the payout control command from the main control board 110, control processing for transmitting a command based on the result of the arithmetic processing to the main control board 110, and the like are performed. conduct.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The display / voice control unit 140 receives a command from the staging control unit 130m to control the image display device 70 to display a predetermined image, or to control the voice output device 9 to output a predetermined voice or sound. I go.

The display / voice control unit 140 has a general control unit 141 that comprehensively controls image display and audio output based on the reception of the effect control command from the effect control unit 130m, and a display control command (display list) from the general control unit 141. ), The image control unit 145 that controls the image display device 70, the CGROM 146 that stores the image data, etc., and the voice control that controls the voice output device 9 based on the reception of the voice control command from the general control unit 141. It includes a unit 148 and an audio ROM 149 in which audio data and the like are stored.

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

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

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

The input / output ports of the lamp / drive control unit 150 include a frame lighting device 10, a button drive motor 17b, a button vibration motor 17c, a button light emitting LED 17d, a first movable effect device 73, a second movable effect device 74, and panel lighting. Device 75 and 2nd game information display device 69 (1st special symbol sub-display 69a, 2nd special symbol sub-display 69b, normal symbol sub-display 69c, 1st special symbol hold sub-display 69d, 2nd The special symbol hold sub-display 69e, the normal symbol hold sub-display 69f, and the right-handed sub-display 69g) are connected.

The lamp CPU 150a receives an operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out a lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the lamp RAM 150c as a work area. As a result, control processing of the frame lighting device 10, the button drive motor 17b, the button vibration motor 17c, the button light emitting LED 17d, the movable staging device 73, the board lighting device 75, and the second game information display device 69 is performed.

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

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

The power failure detection circuit 162 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the game machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, outputs a voltage drop detection signal to the main control board 110 to obtain a voltage drop detection signal. When the power supply voltage becomes larger than the predetermined value during output, the output of the voltage drop detection signal is stopped.

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

Although the backup power supply is not supplied to the payout control board 120, the backup power supply may be supplied to the payout control board 120 so that the stored contents of the payout RAM 121c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure). ..

Further, although the backup power supply is not supplied to the staging control unit 130m, the backup power supply may be supplied to the staging control unit 130m so that the stored contents of the sub RAM 130c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure).

(Explanation of game status)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the state relating to the special game determination (big hit determination) has a "low probability gaming state" and a "high probability gaming state", and the state relating to the movable member 48 of the second starting port 47 is "non-time saving". It has a "game state" and a "time saving game state". Therefore, in the present embodiment,
(1) "Low-probability non-time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and non-time-saving game state,
(2) "High-probability time-saving game state", which is a high-probability game state and time-saving game state,
(3) A "low-probability short-time gaming state", which is a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, is provided.
The gaming state is not limited to the "low probability non-time saving game state", the "low probability time saving game state", and the "high probability time saving game state", and is a high probability gaming state and a non-time saving gaming state "high probability non-time saving game". A "state" may be provided.

The initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a "low probability non-time saving gaming state", and this gaming state is referred to as a "normal gaming state" in the present embodiment. ..

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

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

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

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

It should be noted that the "time-saving game state" is set so that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the winning lottery are more advantageous than the "non-time-saving game state". , The average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the winning lottery may be set to be advantageous.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Variation pattern determination table for special symbols)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern determination table is divided for each special symbol (special figure stop data). In each table, the reach determination random value, the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2), the special symbol variation random value, the special symbol variation pattern, and the special symbol variation time are associated with each other. The reach determination random number value and the special figure fluctuation random number value are assigned so as to be each selection rate (%) shown in FIG.

Therefore, it can be said that the "variation pattern of the special symbol" determines at least the determination result of the jackpot and the variation time of the special symbol. Further, since the reach is always performed at the time of a big hit, the reach determination random value is not referred to at the time of a big hit.

Further, in the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern 1 (normal variation) is such that the average variation time of the special symbol becomes shorter as the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortened fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1) of. For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern 1 (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortened fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. Although the maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, "4" is not referred to as the pending number.
The fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortened fluctuation) (T2) <the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 1 (normal fluctuation) (T1) <the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 3 (normal reach) (T3). <Variation time of variation patterns 4 and 8 (SP reach) (T4, T8) <Variation time of variation patterns 5 and 9 (SP reach) (T5, T9) <Variation time of variation patterns 6 and 10 (SPSP reach) ( T6, T10) <Variation time of variation patterns 7 and 11 (SPSP reach) (T7, T11) <Variation time of variation pattern 12 (full rotation reach) (T12) increases in this order.

The main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 6, and refers to the special symbol stop data, the number of special symbol reservations (U1 or U2), the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value. Based on, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol and the fluctuation time of the special symbol are determined.

Then, based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol is generated, and the information of the variation pattern of the special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

Here, the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is "E3H", a command for specifying a variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display 60 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 45 is shown, and the MODE data is shown. When it is "E4H", a command for designating a variation pattern of the special symbol of the second special symbol display 61 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 47 is shown.

Further, in the effect control board 130, as will be described later, the effect content such as the effect symbol 70a is determined based on the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 6, the effect content of the effect symbol 70a is described as a reference.

Here, as the effect contents, "normal variation" and "shortening variation" mean that a plurality of effect symbols 70a fluctuate apart at high speed and stop without reaching, and are referred to as normal variation. It differs from the shortened fluctuation in that the shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

Further, "normal reach" means that two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the left side region and the right side region, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a is in the center region while the background image before the normal reach is displayed. It is a fluctuating reach production. In addition, in this embodiment, although it is not a big hit by "normal reach", it may be configured to be a big hit by "normal reach".

Further, "SP reach" is a movie for a longer time than a movie related to a normal reach effect, in which two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the left side area and the right side area, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a is fluctuating in the center area. It is a reach production in which movies, animations, etc.) flow.

Further, "SPSP reach" means that two staging symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the left side region and the right side region, and the remaining one staging symbol 70a remains fluctuating in the central region for a longer time than the movie related to the SP reach staging (feature). ) Movie (movie, animation, etc.) is a reach production.

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

The expectation of winning a big hit related to the content of the production is higher in the order of normal fluctuation (shortening fluctuation) <normal reach <SP reach <SPSP reach <full rotation reach (big hit confirmed).

(Preliminary judgment table for big hit lottery)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery.

As shown in FIG. 7, the pre-judgment table includes a special symbol display (type of starting port), a random value for special symbol determination, a random value for jackpot symbol determination, a random value for reach determination, and a random value for special symbol fluctuation. The numerical value and the start winning information are associated with each other, and each random value is distributed so as to have each selection rate shown in FIG. 7.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether "big hit" or "miss" by the special symbol determination random value acquired at the time of entering the starting port of the game ball, and the type of special game is determined by the big hit symbol determination random value. It is also possible to determine in advance whether or not there is a transition to a high-probability gaming state.
Furthermore, since the effect content (whether or not reach has occurred, the type of reach), etc. can be determined in advance by the reach determination random value and the special figure fluctuation random value, the start winning information (start opening winning designation command) In DATA), information on the type of jackpot and the content of the production (planned fluctuation pattern) can be defined.

The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 7, a special symbol display (type of starting port), a random value for determining a special symbol, a random value for determining a jackpot symbol, a random value for reach determination, and a special figure. "Starting prize information" is determined based on the random value for fluctuation. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start opening winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

This start opening winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is "E6H", the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 45 is shown, and when the MODE data is "E7H", the second start opening opening is designated. The start opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the starting opening 47 is shown.

The pre-determination table shown in FIG. 7 is similar to the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. However, the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 7 is used when the game ball enters the starting port, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 is used at the start of the special symbol variation. ing. In addition, it is also different whether or not to refer to the "number of pending".
Therefore, in the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 4, the types of jackpots and reach can be discriminated, but only the distinction between "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" is impossible ("normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" shown in FIG. 4 ". See Start Winning Information 1).

Further, the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 7 is a pre-judgment table for a jackpot lottery referred to in a low-probability gaming state, but although not shown, a pre-judgment table for a jackpot lottery referred to in a high-probability gaming state is also available. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
The jackpot lottery pre-judgment table referred to in the high-probability gaming state has the same configuration as the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 7, but is used to determine in advance whether it is a “big hit” or a “miss”. The value of the random number value for determining the special symbol is different.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

In step S6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not ON, the process is transferred to step S7 as the process for power recovery, and if the RAM clear switch 111a is ON, the process for power-on is performed. The process is transferred to step S13.

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

In step S8, the main CPU 110a makes initial settings for devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 130, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets a power restoration designation command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the game state before the occurrence of a power failure in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and processes in step S20. Transfer. As a result, the power recovery designation command is transmitted to the staging control board 130, and the staging control board 130 performs a process for executing the power recovery notification.

The power recovery notification is to display a power recovery screen (image) indicating that the power has been restored on the image display device 70, or to output a power recovery notification sound indicating that the power has been restored from the audio output device 9. It is to do.

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

In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of special symbol reservations, and the image display device 70 has a first hold icon or a second hold icon. Will be processed to display.

In step S11, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the normal symbol hold number (G) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the staging control board 130, and the staging control board 130 can grasp the number of normal symbol storages.

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

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

In step S14, the main CPU 110a makes initial settings for devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 130, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S15, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized (RAM cleared) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and shifts the process to step S20. As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 performs a process for executing the power-on notification.

The power-on notification is a RAM clear notification that displays a power-on screen (image) indicating that the power is turned on to the image display device 70 and that the main RAM 110c is initialized from the voice output device 9. It is to output sound.

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

In step S31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit provided on the power supply board 160. If a power outage occurs, the process is transferred to step S32, and if a power outage does not occur, the process is transferred to step S20 so that the process loops.

The main CPU 110a prohibits timer interruption in step S32, clears the output port in step S33, calculates a checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S34, sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and steps S35. In step S45, the backup flag referred to when recovering from the power failure is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, access to the main RAM 110c is prohibited, and the system waits until the supply of the power supply voltage is completely cut off.

(Timer interrupt processing on the main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) on the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

In step S300, the main CPU 110a is a special feature for performing special symbol memory determination (big hit determination, etc.), special symbol display control, opening / closing control of the large winning opening 50 (large winning opening opening / closing member 51), game state control, and the like. Figure Tokuden control processing is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

Next, in step S500, the main CPU 110a transmits a payout state confirmation designation command for confirming the payout state of the payout control board 120 to the payout control board 120, or a prize ball counter (three prize ball counters, which will be described later). With reference to the 10 prize ball counter and the 15 prize ball counter), a payout control process for transmitting a payout number designation command corresponding to various winning openings to the payout control board 120 is performed. As a result, the payout control board 120 executes control for paying out the prize balls from the game ball payout device 100 (not shown).

The main CPU 110a performs magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination processing in step S600. Specifically, based on the input signals from the magnetic detection sensor 53a and the radio wave detection sensor 54a, the occurrence of magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality is determined, and an error designation command for magnetic abnormality or an error designation command for radio wave abnormality is produced. It is transmitted to the control board 130. When the effect control board 130 receives the magnetic abnormality error designation command or the radio wave abnormality error designation command, the effect control board 130 controls to perform the magnetic abnormality error notification effect and the radio wave abnormality error notification effect.

In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs an external information data creation process for creating data of external information data (game information) output from the external information output terminal board 90. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S750, the main CPU 110a has start opening / closing data output to the second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, large winning opening opening / closing data output to the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b, first special symbol display 60, and second special symbol. Special symbol display data to be output to the display 61, normal symbol display data to be output to the normal symbol display 62, special symbol hold display data to be output to the first special symbol hold display 63 and the second special symbol hold display 64, In addition, data creation processing for creating data such as normal symbol hold display data to be output to the normal symbol hold display 65 is performed.

In step S800, the main CPU 110a performs port output processing for outputting signals such as external information data, starting port opening / closing data, and winning opening opening / closing data created in step S700 and step S750, and special symbol display. Display output processing for outputting signals such as data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data, and commands set in the payout transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c are sent to the payout control board 120. Output control processing is performed to execute a payout command transmission process for transmission and an effect command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 130.

The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the staging control board 130 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24.

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

(Input control processing of the main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an input control process on the main control board 110.

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

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

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening detection switch input process. In this big winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 50a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 50. If there is no detection signal input from the large winning opening detection switch 50a, the process proceeds to step S230.

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

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

If the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) is larger than the specified number, it is assumed that an illegal winning (illegal winning) has occurred in which the game ball wins (wins) outside the winning period, and an error for illegal winning is specified. The command is set in the transmission data storage area for production, and the large winning opening detection switch input process is completed. As a result, the error designation command for illegal winning is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 notifies that the illegal winning has occurred by performing the illegal winning error notification effect.

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

The main CPU 110a performs the second start port detection switch input process in step S240. In this second start port detection switch input process, substantially the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG. 11 to be described later is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

If the value of the winning ball counter (D) does not fall within the range between the upper limit value and the lower limit value, it is assumed that an abnormal winning (winning ball) has occurred and an error designation command for abnormal winning is sent to the transmission data storage area for production. Set, clear the winning ball counter (D), and end the winning confirmation detection switch input process. The sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the error designation command for abnormal winning performs an abnormal winning error notification effect to notify that an abnormal winning has occurred.

(First start port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process on the main control board 110.

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

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

In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a is updated (D ← D + 1) by adding “1” to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls winning (winning) in the winning opening.

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

In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding "1" to the first special figure hold number (U1) and updating (U1 ← U1 + 1), and in step S230-7, the updated first special feature. The first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the figure hold number (U1) is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a searches for vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol reservation storage area, and inputs the acquired special figure determination information to the vacant storage units. Remember.

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

In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the non-time saving gaming state. If it is in the non-time-saving game state, the process is transferred to step S230-10, and if it is not in the non-time-saving game state, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.
As described above, step S230-10 and step S230-11 are not executed when the player is not in the non-time-saving game state, that is, in the time-saving game state. Therefore, the step S230-10 and the step S230-11 are not executed. The look-ahead effect is not executed.

The main CPU 110a performs the first pre-determination process in step S230-10. In this first pre-judgment process, the pre-judgment table (see FIG. 7) is referred to, and the special figure judgment information (first hold storage) acquired this time is displayed before the variation display of the special symbol based on the judgment information is performed. Judgment is made, and the scheduled fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern to be executed, is determined.

In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a sets the first start port designation command corresponding to the scheduled fluctuation pattern determined in the first pre-determination process of step S230-8 in the transmission data storage area for staging, and this time. The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

As a result, the first start port designation command is transmitted to the staging control board 130, and the staging control board 130 is executed before or before the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the first start port designation command is started. It is possible to execute a look-ahead advance notice effect that executes a predetermined advance notice effect over one or a plurality of variable displays. The look-ahead notice effect is one of an image display device 70, an audio output device 9, a frame lighting device 10, a first movable effect device 73, a second movable effect device 74, and a board lighting device 75. Alternatively, it is performed using a plurality.

Regarding the second start port detection switch input process, the first start port detection switch 45a, the first start port 45, the first special symbol hold storage area, the first hold storage, the first special symbol hold number (U1), The first special figure hold number designation command, the first pre-determination process, and the first start port designation command are executed by the second start port detection switch 47a, the second start port 47, the second special symbol hold storage area, and the second hold storage, respectively. , The second special figure hold number (U2), the second special figure hold number designation command, the second pre-determination process, and the second start port designation command may be read.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The special figure special electric control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special electric processing data in step S301, refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric processing data loaded in step S302, and stores the special symbol if the special figure special electric processing data = 0. The process is transferred to the determination process (step S310), the process is transferred to the special symbol variation process (step S320) if the special figure special electric process data = 1, and the special symbol stop process (step) if the special figure special electric process data = 2. S330), if the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the processing is transferred to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the processing is performed in the big hit game end processing (step S350). Transfer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the main CPU 110a sets the variation display data for causing the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 to display the variation of the special symbol (blinking of the LED) in the predetermined processing area. ..

As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data for turning on or off the LED is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. The variable display of the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(External information data creation process)
FIG. 13 describes the external information data creation process of the main control board 110 with reference to FIG. 13, which is a flowchart showing the external information data creation process of the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a determines in step S700-1 whether or not a game ball has been won (winning) in the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47. If there is a prize, the process is transferred to step S700-2, and if there is no prize, the process is transferred to step S700-3.

In step S700-2, the main CPU 110a sets the external information data of the start opening winning signal that makes it possible to identify that the game ball has won the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. do. As a result, every time the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47, the starting port winning signal is output from the external information output terminal CN2 (1000) of the external information output terminal board 90 for 100 ms. Will be.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S700-3 whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has been stopped. If the variation display is stopped, the process is transferred to step S700-4, and if the variation display is not stopped, the process is transferred to step S700-5.

In step S700-4, the main CPU 110a sets the external information data of the special symbol confirmation signal that makes it possible to identify that the variation display of the special symbol has stopped in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, each time the variation display of the special symbol is stopped, the special symbol confirmation signal is output from the external information output terminal CN3 (1000) of the external information output terminal board 90 for 500 ms.

In step S700-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress. If the jackpot game is in progress, the process is transferred to step S700-6, and if the jackpot game is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S700-7.

In step S700-6, the main CPU 110a sets the external information data of the special game signal 1 that makes it possible to specify that the jackpot game is being executed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, each time the jackpot game is executed, the special game signal 1 is output from the external information output terminal CN4 (1000) of the external information output terminal board 90 during the execution of the jackpot game.

In step S700-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the game is in a time-saving game state. If it is in the time-saving game state, the process is transferred to step S700-8, and if it is not in the time-saving game state, the process is transferred to step S700-9.

In step S700-8, the main CPU 110a sets the external information data of the special game signal 2 that makes it possible to specify that the game is in the time-saving game state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special game signal 2 is output from the external information output terminal CN5 (1000) of the external information output terminal board 90 during the time-saving game state each time the time-saving game state is reached.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S700-9 whether or not the glass frame 4 is in the open state. If it is open, the process is transferred to step S700-10, and if it is not open, the process is transferred to step S700-11.

In step S700-10, the main CPU 110a sets the external information data of the open signal that makes it possible to identify that the main RAM 110c is being opened in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, each time the glass frame 4 is opened, an opening signal is output from the external information output terminal CN6 (1000) of the external information output terminal plate 90 while the glass frame 4 is being opened.

In step S700-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls has been paid out. When the payout of the prize ball is completed, the process is transferred to step S700-12, and when the payout of the prize ball is not completed, the process is transferred to step S700-13.

In step S700-12, the main CPU 110a sets external information data of the prize ball signal that makes it possible to specify that a predetermined number of prize balls have been paid out in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, the prize ball signal is output from the external information output terminal CN7 (1000) of the external information output terminal board 90 for 100 ms.

In step S700-13, the main CPU 110a has whether or not each error (illegal winning, abnormal winning, magnetic abnormality, payout abnormality, etc.) caused by the fraudulent act has occurred, or whether the RWM has been cleared. If each error has occurred or the RWM has been cleared, the process is transferred to step S700-14, and if each error has not occurred and the RWM has not been cleared. The process is transferred to step S700-15.

In step S700-14, the main CPU 110a sets the external information data of the security signal that makes it possible to identify that an error has occurred in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, every time an error occurs, a security signal is output from the external information output terminal CN8 (1000) of the external information output terminal board 90 for 200 ms.

In step S700-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the conditions for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are satisfied. If the prize ball payout condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step S700-16, and if the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied, the external information data creation process this time is terminated.

In step S700-16, the main CPU 110a sets the external information data of the winning signal that makes it possible to specify that a predetermined number of prize balls are to be paid out in the predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and creates the external information data this time. End the process. As a result, every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, a winning signal is output from the external information output terminal CN9 (1000) of the external information output terminal board 90 for 100 ms.

As described above, since the external information signal is output to the information collecting device such as the hall computer via the external information output terminal board 90, the progress of the game can be appropriately recognized from the outside of the game machine 1. This makes it possible to analyze detailed game information outside the game machine 1.

(Explanation of external information signal)
FIG. 14 shows the types of external information signals output from the output terminals (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9) provided on the external information output terminal board 90, the output timing (output trigger) of the external information signal, and the external information. It is a figure which shows the output period of a signal.

The external information output terminal CN2 is a connector (output terminal) for outputting a start port winning signal that makes it possible to specify that a game ball has won (winned) to the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47. .. The output timing of the start port winning signal is the time when the game ball is won to the first start port 45 and the second start port 47, and the output period is 100 ms from the start of output. That is, the output stop timing is 100 ms after the output start.

The external information output terminal CN3 is a connector (output terminal) for outputting a special symbol confirmation signal that makes it possible to specify that the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has stopped. The output timing of the special symbol confirmation signal is at the end (stop) of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the output period is 500 ms from the start of output. That is, the output stop timing is 500 ms after the start of output.

The external information output terminal CN4 is a connector (output terminal) to which a special game signal 1 that makes it possible to identify that the jackpot game is being executed is output. The output timing of the special game signal 1 is at the start of the jackpot game, and the output period is during the jackpot game. That is, the output stop timing is at the end of the jackpot game.

The external information output terminal CN5 is a connector (output terminal) to which a special game signal 2 that makes it possible to specify that the game is in a time-saving game state is output. The output timing of the special game signal 2 is at the start of the time-saving game state, and the output period is during the time-saving game state. That is, the output stop timing is the end of the time-saving gaming state.

The external information output terminal CN6 is a connector (output terminal) for outputting an open signal that makes it possible to specify that the glass frame 4 is in an open state. The output timing of the opening signal is when the opening of the glass frame 4 is detected, and the output period is during the opening of the glass frame 4. That is, the output stop timing is when the closure of the glass frame 4 is detected.

The external information output terminal CN7 is a connector (output terminal) for outputting a prize ball signal that makes it possible to specify that a predetermined number of prize balls have been paid out. The output timing of the prize ball signal is when the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is completed, and the output period is 100 ms from the start of output. That is, the output stop timing is 100 ms after the output start.

The external information output terminal CN8 is a common connector (output terminal) that outputs a security signal indicating that any of a predetermined error (illegal winning, abnormal winning, magnetic abnormality, payout abnormality, etc.) has occurred. The output timing of the security signal is when a predetermined error is detected, and the output period is 200 ms from the start of output in any error. That is, the output stop timing is 200 ms after the output start. The output period of the security signal may be different for each type of error.

The external information output terminal CN9 is a connector (output terminal) for outputting a winning signal that makes it possible to specify that a predetermined number of prize balls are scheduled to be paid out. The output timing of the winning signal is when the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is determined, and the output period is 100 ms from the start of output. That is, the output stop timing is 100 ms after the output start.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since each external information signal is output to an information collecting device such as a hall computer via the external information output terminal board 90, the progress of the game is appropriately monitored from the outside of the game machine 1. It becomes recognizable. This makes it possible to analyze detailed game information outside the game machine 1.

Further, for each error (opening error, illegal winning error, abnormal winning error, magnetic error, payout error) of the present embodiment, an error of outputting an external information signal from the external information output terminal CN6 (opening error) and an external error. There is an error (illegal winning error, abnormal winning error, magnetic error, payout error) that outputs an external information signal from the information output terminal CN8. In this way, the external information output terminal that outputs an external information signal with an error (opening error) caused by the operation of the game clerk and an error that is unlikely (not likely) caused by the operation of the game clerk. By making the difference, when an error that is unlikely (or unlikely) to occur due to the operation of the pachinko clerk occurs, that is, when an error that is likely to have been performed is generated, the fraudulent activity is performed. It is possible to quickly grasp the possibility that the game has been performed, and it is possible to appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the game machine 1.

The output period of each external information signal of the present embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the above-mentioned output period, and can be appropriately set.

(Explanation of commands related to the staging control board)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the staging control board 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. 15 and 16 are diagrams showing the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the staging control board 130.

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

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

The "second special symbol storage designation command" indicates the number of reserved storages stored in the second special figure reserved number (U2) storage area, "MODE" is set to "E0H", and the number of reserved storages is set. DATA information is set according to.

When the value stored in the second special figure holding number (U2) storage area increases or decreases, this second special symbol storage designation command sets the number of holding storages after the increase or decrease in step S240 or step S310. The corresponding second special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

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

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

In this effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol in the step S310 is the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Is set to, and is transmitted to the staging control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The "first special symbol variation pattern designation command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 60, "MODE" is set to "E3H", and various variations are made. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

This first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern in step S310 when the variation display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display 60 is started. The pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The "normal symbol designation command" indicates the type of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 62, "MODE" is set to "EDH", and the DATA information is set according to the type of the ordinary symbol. It is set.

In this normal symbol designation command, when various normal symbols are determined and the variation display of the normal symbol is started, the normal symbol designation command corresponding to the normal symbol in the above step S400 is the transmission data storage area for the effect of the main RAM 110c. Is set to, and is transmitted to the staging control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

The "normal symbol fluctuation designation command" indicates the fluctuation time of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 62, "MODE" is set to "EEH", and DATA information is set according to the fluctuation time of various ordinary symbols. Is set.

In this normal symbol fluctuation designation command, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started, the normal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S400. , Will be transmitted to the staging control board 130 in the output control process of step S800.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when the glass frame 4 is opened, the lower plate 12 is full, or the payout abnormality is detected in the payout control board 120, an error designation command corresponding to the error type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the payout RAM 121c. , Will be transmitted to the staging control board 130 in the output control process of the payout control board 120.

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

This error cancellation designation command is an error cancellation designation command corresponding to the type of error resolved when the closing of the glass frame 4, the elimination of the fullness of the lower plate 12, and the elimination of the payout abnormality are detected in the payout control board 120. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of the payout control board 120.

(Explanation of output mode of each external information signal)
The output mode of each external information signal will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17A is a timing chart when a start opening winning signal is output, FIG. 17B is a timing chart when a special symbol confirmation signal is output, and FIG. 17C is a timing chart. , A timing chart when a special game signal is output, FIG. 18 (d) is a timing chart when an open signal is output, and FIG. 18 (e) is a timing chart when a prize ball signal is output. 18 (f) is a timing chart when a security signal is output, and FIG. 18 (g) is a timing chart when a winning signal is output.

First, the start opening winning signal will be described with reference to FIG. 17 (a).

At the timing of T1, when the game ball wins a prize in the first start port 45 and the first start port detection switch 45a is turned on, the start port winning signal is output from the external information output terminal CN2 for 100 ms.

When the output period (100 ms) of the start opening winning signal ends at the timing of T2, the output stop period (interval period) of the external information output terminal CN2 (start opening winning signal) of 100 ms starts.

Then, at the timing of T3 during this output stop period (interval period), even if the game ball wins the second start opening 47 and the second start opening detection switch 47a is turned on, the start opening prize for this prize is won. Since the signal is the output stop period (interval period) of the external information output terminal CN2 (starting port winning signal), the signal is not output immediately and the output is suspended.

Then, at the timing of T4, when the output stop period (interval period) of the external information output terminal CN2 (starting opening winning signal) ends, the output of the starting opening winning signal whose output has been suspended is started.

In this embodiment, the start port winning signal is output at the timing when the first start port detection switch 45a is turned on (the timing of the rising edge), but the first start port detection switch 45a is turned off. The start opening winning signal may be output at the timing when the value becomes (the timing of the falling edge).

Next, the special symbol determination signal will be described with reference to FIG. 17 (b).

When the fluctuation of the first special symbol stops at the timing of T11, the special symbol confirmation signal is output for 500 ms from the external information output terminal CN3 to the timing of T12.
Further, when the fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped at the timing of T13, the output of the special symbol confirmation signal is similarly started, and the output of the special symbol confirmation signal is terminated at the timing of T14 after 500 ms.

Next, the special game signals 1 and 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 17 (c).

At the timing of T21, the jackpot game is started, and the output of the special game signal 1 from the external information output terminal CN4 is also started. At the timing of T22, the jackpot game is finished and the external information output terminal CN4 is used. The output of the special game signal 1 is also terminated.

Further, at the timing of T22, the time-saving game state is started, and the output of the special game signal 2 from the external information output terminal CN5 is also started. At the timing of T23, the time-saving game state is terminated and the external information is output. The output of the special game signal 2 from the terminal CN5 is also terminated.

Next, the open signal will be described with reference to FIG. 18 (d).

When the opening detection switch 31a is turned off at the timing of T31, that is, when the glass frame 4 is opened, the opening signal is started to be output from the external information output terminal CN6, and the opening detection switch 31a is turned on for the opening signal. That is, the output is continued until the timing of T32 when the glass frame 4 is closed.

Next, the prize ball signal will be described with reference to FIG. 18 (e).

At the timing of T41 when the payout ball detection switch 95a is turned on a predetermined number of times (10 times in this embodiment), the prize ball signal is output from the external information output terminal CN7 for 100 ms. Then, at the timing of T42, the output of the prize ball signal ends.

In the present embodiment, the prize ball signal is output at the timing (the timing of the rising edge) when the payout ball detection switch 95a is turned on a predetermined number of times (10 times in the present embodiment). The prize ball signal may be output at the timing (timing of the falling edge) when the ball detection switch 95a is turned off a predetermined number of times (10 times in the present embodiment).

Next, the security signal will be described with reference to FIG. 18 (f).

At the timing of T51, when the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on and the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on (not shown), an RWM clear process for initializing a predetermined area of the RWM area of the main RAM 110c is executed.

When the RWM clear process is completed at the timing of T52, a security signal is output from the external information output terminal CN8 for 200 ms.

Then, when the security signal output period (200 ms) ends at the timing of T53, the output stop period (interval period) of the external information output terminal CN8 (security signal) of 200 ms starts.

Further, when each abnormality is detected, a security signal is output from the external information output terminal CN8 for 200 ms at the timing of T55.

Even if each abnormality is detected during this output period, the security signal for the detection of each abnormality this time is output immediately because it is the output period of the external information output terminal CN8 (security signal) at the timing of T56. The output is put on hold without.

Then, when the security signal output period (200 ms) ends at the timing of T57, the output stop period (interval period) of the external information output terminal CN8 (security signal) of 200 ms starts.

At the timing of T58, when the output stop period (interval period) of the external information output terminal CN2 (starting port winning signal) ends, the output of the security signal whose output has been suspended is started.

In the present embodiment, the security signal is output at the timing when the RWM clear processing is completed (T52) and the timing of the falling edge of each abnormality detection (T55, T56), but the RWM clear processing is started. A security signal may be output at the timing when the error is detected or at the timing of the rising edge of each abnormality detection.

Next, the winning signal will be described with reference to FIG. 18 (g).

If the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out is 10 or more when the prize opening detection switches 43a, 45a, 47a, 50a are turned on, a prize signal is output from the external information output terminal CN9 at the timing of T71. It is output for 100 ms.

When the output period (100 ms) of the winning signal ends at the timing of T72, the output stop period (interval period) of the external information output terminal CN9 (winning signal) of 100 ms starts.

Then, at the timing of T73 during this output stop period (interval period), the winning opening detection switches 43a, 45a, 47a, 50a are turned on, and it is determined that the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out is 10 or more. Even if this is done, since the winning signal for this winning is the output stop period (interval period) of the external information output terminal CN9 (winning signal), the output is suspended without being output immediately.

Then, when the output stop period (interval period) of the external information output terminal CN9 (winning signal) ends at the timing of T74, the output of the winning signal whose output has been suspended is started.

Even if the winning opening detection switches 43a, 45a, 47a, and 50a are turned on at the timing of T77, if it is not determined that the total number of prize balls to be paid out is 10 or more, that is, it is scheduled to be paid out. If it is determined that the total number of prize balls is less than 10, the winning signal is not output from the external information output terminal CN9.

In the present embodiment, the winning signal is output at the timing when the winning opening detection switches 43a, 45a, 47a, 50a are turned off (the timing of the falling edge), but each winning opening detection switch 43a is used. , 45a, 47a, 50a may be turned on (the timing of the rising edge) to output the winning signal.

As described above, since each external information signal is output to an information collecting device such as a hall computer via the external information output terminal board 90 at an appropriate output timing, the progress of the game can be appropriately monitored from the outside of the gaming machine 1. It becomes recognizable. This makes it possible to analyze detailed game information outside the game machine 1.

(Main processing of staging control unit 130m)
Next, the main process of the staging control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the staging control unit 130m.

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

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of staging control unit 130m)
A timer interrupt process of the staging control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 20. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) in the staging control unit 130 m.

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

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

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

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

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

The sub CPU 130a performs the customer waiting effect processing in step E300. Specifically, a process for determining whether or not a customer waiting state specification command has been received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and performing a customer waiting demo effect after a predetermined time has elapsed if the command has been received is performed. conduct. More specifically, a customer waiting effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 to display the customer waiting demo screen on the image display device 70, or to output the customer waiting demo sound from the voice output device 9.

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

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

The sub CPU 130a performs the look-ahead system effect processing in step E500. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the start opening winning designation command or the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, it is used as a look-ahead effect. Performs processing related to icon change effect and lamp change effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The "icon change effect" is a kind of look-ahead advance notice effect that makes the player expect the player to execute the jackpot game by changing the hold icon and the display mode of the icon. In the present embodiment, the icon change effect for the hold icon may be referred to as "hold icon change effect" and the icon change effect for the icon may be referred to as "the icon change effect".
The "ramp change effect" is a kind of look-ahead advance notice effect that expects the player to execute the jackpot game by changing the light emitting mode of the winning opening lamp over one or a plurality of variable effects.

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

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

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

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

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

(Pre-reading effect processing of the effect control unit)
A look-ahead system effect process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 21. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a look-ahead system effect process in the effect control unit 130 m.

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

In step E520, the sub CPU 130a executes the icon change effect determined to be executed in the icon change effect determination process (changes the already displayed hold icon or the display mode of the icon). Perform execution processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 25.

In step E530, the sub CPU 130a performs a lamp change effect execution process for executing a lamp change effect (turns on the winning opening lamp NR so that the light emitting mode corresponds to the icon whose display mode has changed), and this time. End the look-ahead effect processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit)
The icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E510-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the start opening winning designation command has been received from the main control board 110. When the start opening prize designation command is received, the process is transferred to step E510-2, and when the start opening prize designation command is not received, the icon change effect determination process this time is terminated.

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

In step E510-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the present is the feasible period of the icon change effect. If it is the feasible period of the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-4, and if it is not the feasible period of the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-7.

The "executable period of the icon change effect" is a case where the jackpot game is not being executed, the icon change effect is not being executed, or the icon change effect is not scheduled to be executed. It should be noted that one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided. Further, when the received look-ahead designation command is based on the winning of the first starting port 45, it is in the normal gaming state, and the received look-ahead designation command is based on the winning of the second starting port 47. In some cases, a specific gaming state (low-accuracy time-shortening gaming state, high-accuracy time-shortening gaming state) may be provided.

In step E510-4, the sub CPU 130a acquires an icon display mode determining random number value for determining the final display mode of the icon to be additionally displayed on the image display device 70, and in step E510-5, the sub CPU 130a acquires the final display mode of the icon. Select the icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 23) for determining. The details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the icon final display mode in step E510-6. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23, and is plurality based on the scheduled variation pattern indicated by the look-ahead designation command and the selection rate (%) of each icon final display mode. One icon final display mode is determined from the icon final display modes of.

In step E510-7, the sub CPU 130a determines a normal icon (CD icon), which is a normal display mode, as the icon final display mode.

The sub CPU 130a determines in step E510-8 whether or not the determined icon final display mode is the display mode (special icon) for executing the icon change effect. If the display mode is to execute the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-9, and if the display mode is not to execute the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-12.

In step E510-9, the sub CPU 130a selects a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 24) for determining a change scenario of the icon change effect. The details of the change scenario determination table will be described later. This change scenario shows the transition of the display mode from the appearance of the hold icon to the disappearance of the hold icon.

In step E510-10, the sub CPU 130a determines a change scenario and sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold number counter of the sub RAM 130c. Specifically, referring to the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 24, a plurality of icons are based on the final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the look-ahead designation command, and the selection rate (%) of each change scenario. Determine one change scenario from the change scenarios of.

In step E510-11, the sub CPU 130a identifies a winning icon, which is an icon display mode first displayed on the image display device 70 from the determined change scenario, and sends an icon display command of the winning icon to the transmission buffer. Set and end the icon change effect determination process this time. As a result, the icon display command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the icon display command of the winning icon is displayed on the image display device 70, or is predetermined. (The first generated sound when it is displayed by a normal icon, and the second to third generated sounds when it is displayed by a special icon) may be output.

In step E510-12, the sub CPU 130a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, and sets the read-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold number counter of the sub RAM 130c.

In step E510-13, the sub CPU 130a sets the icon display command of the normal icon in the transmission buffer, and ends the icon change effect determination process this time. As a result, the icon display command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the hold icon in the display mode corresponding to the icon display command of the normal icon is displayed on the image display device 70, or a predetermined icon is displayed. Sound effects (first to third generated sounds) will be output.

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table referred to when determining the icon final display mode.

The icon final display mode determination table is associated with the type of the start opening winning designation command, the random value for determining the icon display mode, and the selected icon final display mode, and the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 23. A random number value for determining the icon display mode is assigned so as to be.

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

The expectation of winning a big hit related to a special icon is higher in the order of (CD icon <) blue character icon <red character icon <rainbow character icon, and the rainbow character icon is an icon that confirms that it will be a big hit. ..

Here, as a main feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is different depending on the effect content. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the effect content is specific start winning information indicating that the effect content is SP reach or SPSP reach, the effect content is normal variation, shortened variation, or normal reach that does not reach reach. The character icon is selected at a higher rate than in the case of the normal start winning information shown.

In the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 23, the CD icon is not selected as the icon final display mode in the case of a big hit, but it may be selected.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table referred to when determining a change scenario.

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

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

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

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

(Icon change effect execution process of effect control unit 130 m)
The icon change effect execution process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an icon change effect execution process in the effect control unit 130 m.

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

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

In step E520-4, the sub CPU 130a selects a change pattern determination table (see FIG. 26) for the hold icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the hold icon to be changed. The details of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the hold icon change pattern in step E520-5. Specifically, with reference to the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 26, among a plurality of hold icon change patterns based on the mode of the hold icon change in the current variation effect and the selection rate (%). Determines one hold icon change pattern from.

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

In step E520-7, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the scenario (change scenario, non-change scenario) of the icon is stored in the look-ahead information storage area of the sub RAM 130c. If the scenario of the icon is stored, the process is moved to step E520-8, and if the scenario of the icon is not stored, the scenario is cleared from the look-ahead information storage area. The process is transferred to step E520-11 assuming that a command error has occurred in which the scenario is not stored in the look-ahead information storage area because the hour command (special figure hold number designation command, look-ahead designation command) cannot be received normally.

In step E520-8, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is the icon that changes (updates) the display mode. If there is the icon for changing the display mode, the process is moved to step E520-9, and if there is no icon for changing the display mode, the current icon change effect execution process is terminated.

In step E520-9, the sub CPU 130a is selected from a plurality of change pattern determination tables for the icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the icon to be changed in the current variation effect. A change pattern determination table (see FIG. 27) for the icon according to the change stage in which the icon changes is selected. The details of the change pattern determination table for the icon according to the change stage will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the icon change pattern in step E520-10. Specifically, referring to the change pattern determination table for the selected icon, a plurality of the icons are based on the mode of the icon change in the current variation effect and the selection rate (%) of each icon change pattern. One icon change pattern is determined from the change patterns.

At the time of abnormality, the sub CPU 130a determines in step E520-11 whether or not to execute the icon change effect as compensation for the icon change effect that may not be executed due to power recovery or the occurrence of a command abnormality. Select the icon change pattern determination table (FIG. 28) for. The details of the icon change pattern determination table for abnormal situations will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the icon change pattern in step E520-12. Specifically, referring to the icon change pattern determination table for the selected abnormal time, based on the fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern specification command this time and the selection rate (%) of each icon change pattern. One icon change pattern is determined from the plurality of icon change patterns, and the final icon display mode is also determined.

In step E520-13, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the icon change pattern is a change pattern that changes the display mode of the icon. If it is a change pattern, the process is transferred to step E520-14, and if it is not a change pattern (it is a non-change pattern), the current icon change effect execution process is terminated.

In step E520-14, the sub CPU 130a sets the change effect command corresponding to the determined icon change pattern in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon change effect execution process. As a result, the change effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and is displayed on the image display device 70 according to the change timing according to the icon change pattern and the change stage in the change timing. The display mode of the icon is changed, or a predetermined sound effect (changing sound) is output.

As described above, according to the icon change effect execution process shown in FIG. 25, when a power recovery or a command abnormality (such as missing a look-ahead designation command) occurs, the icon change effect (the icon) is newly started in the variable effect. The change effect) may be executed again. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the dissatisfaction caused by the icon change effect not being executed due to the power restoration or the occurrence of a command abnormality, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the icon change effect execution process shown in FIG. 25, the icon change effect is executed again in the variable effect newly started after the power is restored (although it was a special icon due to the hold icon change effect, it is normal due to the power restoration. Even when the icon change effect is executed for the icon that has returned to the icon), the change scenario before power restoration is performed by newly determining the effect mode of the icon change effect based on the current fluctuation pattern. It is not executed from the continuation of the stage (the stage suggested before the power supply was stopped). Therefore, it is possible to execute the icon change effect according to the content of the variable effect this time, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

If a power recovery or command error occurs during the execution of the icon change effect, the hold memory (special figure) that triggered the execution of the icon change effect in the variable effect that is newly started after the power recovery or command error occurs. The icon change effect is not executed in the variable effect corresponding to the hold memory (special figure judgment information) before the judgment information), but the icon change effect is performed by the variable effect corresponding to the hold memory that triggered the execution of the icon change effect. It may be feasible.

(Change pattern determination table for hold icon)
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a change pattern determination table for a hold icon that is referred to when determining a change pattern for a hold icon.

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

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

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

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

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

(Change pattern determination table for the icon)
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a change pattern determination table for the icon referred to when determining the change pattern of the icon, and FIG. 27 (a) shows a case where the display mode of the icon is changed by one step. It is a table to be referred to, and FIG. 27 (b) is a table to be referred to when the display mode of the icon is changed in two steps.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this case, it is possible to change to any display mode during the execution (during fluctuation) of the variation effect until the reach is established or during the execution of the normal reach, and during the execution of the SP (SPSP) reach, the display mode can be changed. , It may not be possible to change to the "blue character icon", which has a relatively low expectation for big hits. In this way, the player's expectation will recede by not changing to the "blue character icon" with a low jackpot expectation during the production (SP (SPSP) reach) with a high jackpot expectation. Can be prevented.

(The icon change pattern determination table for abnormal situations)
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the icon change pattern determination table for abnormal times, which is referred to when determining the change pattern of the icon.

In the icon change pattern determination table for abnormal situations, the fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern specification command, the selection rate (%) of the icon change pattern, the selected icon change pattern, and the selected icon are displayed. The final display mode of the above is associated with each other, and the timing of occurrence of the change effect of the icon and the change stage in each icon change pattern are described as a reference.

The icon change pattern includes a non-change pattern in which the icon change effect is not executed, but the other icon change patterns, the change effect occurrence timing of the icon, and the change stage of the icon are described above. Since it is the same as that described in the change pattern determination table for icons, the description here is omitted.

(Relationship between icon display mode and notification sound when icon is generated (changed))
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing the relationship between the icon display mode and the notification sound when the icon is generated (changed).

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

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

(Lamp change effect execution process of the effect control unit)
The lamp change effect execution process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 30. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a lamp change effect execution process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E550-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the icon change scenario is stored in the look-ahead information storage area of the sub RAM 130c. If the icon change scenario is stored, the process is moved to step E550-2 assuming that the icon change effect is executed, and if the icon change scenario is not stored, the change scenario is stored from the sub RAM 130c. Step E550-6 assumes that a command error has occurred in which the scenario is not stored in the look-ahead information storage area due to the inability to normally receive the power recovery or winning command (command for specifying the number of reserved special figures, the look-ahead specification command) that will be cleared. Move the process.

In step E550-2, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is the icon change timing. If it is the icon change timing, the process is moved to step E550-3, and if it is not the icon change timing, the lamp change effect execution process this time is terminated.

In step E550-3, the sub CPU 130a sets a lamp effect command corresponding to the color after the icon change in the transmission buffer. As a result, the lamp effect command is transmitted to the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the lamp change effect is executed by changing the light emission mode (emission color, lighting / blinking) of the winning port lamp NR in response to the color change of the icon. Will be done.

In step E550-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the lamp changing flag indicating that the lamp change effect is being executed is set in the sub RAM 130c. If the lamp changing flag is set, the current lamp change effect execution process is terminated, and if the lamp changing flag is not set, the lamp changing flag is set in step E550-5. , Ends the lamp change effect execution process this time.

The sub CPU 130a determines in step E550-6 whether or not the lamp changing flag is set in the sub RAM 130c. If the lamp changing flag is set, the process is transferred to step E550-7, and if the lamp changing flag is not set, the current lamp change effect execution process is terminated.

In step E550-7, the sub CPU 130a clears the lamp changing flag set in the sub RAM 130c, sets the lamp effect end command in the transmission buffer in step E550-8, and performs the lamp change effect execution process this time. finish. As a result, the lamp effect command is transmitted to the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the lamp change effect that has been executed ends.

As described above, according to the lamp change effect execution process shown in FIG. 30, the lamp change by changing the light emission mode (emission color, lighting / blinking) of the winning port lamp NR in response to the change of the icon in the icon change effect. It is designed to perform production. Therefore, the effect of the effect can be enhanced by the synergistic effect with the effect of changing the icon, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, according to the lamp change effect execution process shown in FIG. 30, unlike the icon change effect and the continuous advance notice effect, even if the power supply is restored during the execution of the lamp change effect, the lamp change effect is executed again. It is designed not to do or perform an alternative notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to secure the rarity of the lamp change effect while reducing the control burden, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

When the power supply is restored as in the icon change effect, the lamp change effect may be executed again in the variable effect started after the power supply is restored. In this case, it is advisable to execute the lamp change effect so as to correspond to the icon change effect that is started after the power is restored.

In addition, instead of executing the lamp change effect in response to the icon change effect, the final light emission mode of the winning opening lamp NR, the light emission scenario from the prior fluctuation to the change, etc. are determined by lottery and the lamp change effect is executed. You may do so.

(Variable effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130 m)
A variation effect start process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a variation effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130 m.

First, in step E650-1, the sub CPU 130a refers to the receive buffer of the sub RAM 130c and determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command is received. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the variation pattern designation command has been received, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step E650-2. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation pattern specification command has not been received, the variation effect pattern determination process this time is terminated.

In step E650-2, the sub CPU 130a stores (moves) the received variation pattern designation command in the variation effect command storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

The sub CPU 130a acquires a random value for determining a variation effect pattern in step E650-3, and selects the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 32 in step E650-4. The variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 32.

The sub CPU 130a refers to the selected variation effect pattern determination table in step E650-5, determines the variation effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command and the random value for determining the variation effect pattern, and in step E650-6, determines the variation effect pattern. The determined variation effect pattern is stored in the variation effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

In step E650-7, the sub CPU 130a sets the variation effect pattern command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, in the output control process of step E900, the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150.

The sub CPU 130a sets the variation effect time corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern in the variation effect timer in step E650-8, and the variation effect data corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern in step E650-9 (effect content, effect content, The presence / absence of the revival effect, the start time of the revival effect, the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect, the start time of the re-lottery effect, etc.) are set, and the current variable effect start process is completed.

(Variable staging pattern determination table)
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table referred to when determining a variation effect pattern.

In the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 32, the variation pattern designation command, the selection rate based on the variation effect pattern determination random number value acquired in step E620-3, and the variation display of the special symbol are performed. The type (type) of the variable staging pattern is associated with it, and the content of the variable staging (scenario of the variable staging) corresponding to the variable staging pattern is described as a reference.

Here, the "normal variation effect" of the variation effect content means that, as described above, the plurality of effect symbols 70a fluctuate apart at high speed and do not reach, but in a predetermined order (for example, the variation display area on the left side). → The effect that the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped in the variation display area on the right side → the variation display area in the center).

Further, as described above, the “shortened variation effect” refers to an effect in which a plurality of effect symbols 70a fluctuate apart at high speed, and all the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped at substantially the same time without reaching reach. In addition, the fluctuation time is shorter than that of the normal fluctuation effect.

Further, as described above, the "normal reach effect" means that two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the left side area and the right side area in a state where the background image before the normal reach effect is displayed, and in the center area. This is a reach effect executed in a state where the remaining one effect symbol 70a forms a fluctuating reach state.

Further, as described above, the "SP reach effect" is executed after the normal reach effect, and the effect symbol 70a in the state where the reach state is formed is reduced and displayed in the corner of the screen, and the effect is higher than the normal reach effect (). It is a reach production in which movies (movies, animations, etc.) that are expected to be big hits are played.

Further, as described above, the "SPSP reach effect" is a movie (movie) that is executed after the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect and has a higher effect (high expectation of a big hit) than the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect. , Animation, etc.) is a flowing reach production.

Further, as described above, the "full rotation reach effect" is a reach effect that fluctuates at a low speed in a state where all the combinations of the plurality of effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot are aligned. In the present embodiment, it is a reach effect that is executed only when the jackpot determination is won.

Further, the "revival effect" is a combination indicating that the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are lost, and when all the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped, a predetermined effect (for example, an operation promotion image is displayed). The effect to be displayed, the movement of the movable effect member 73, etc.) are performed, and the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area is re-variated, and all the effect symbols 70a are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that it is a big hit. Say. In addition, the "revival fanning effect" refers to a production that fuels whether or not the resurrection production is executed.

Further, the "re-lottery effect" is an effect (promotion effect) that encourages whether or not the type of jackpot game is promoted. Specifically, a combination of the temporarily stopped effect symbols 70a (big hit result mode) is used. It is a production that re-variates and encourages whether or not to promote from a jackpot game that is low in value to the player to a jackpot game that is advantageous (high value) to the player, and if not promoted, a jackpot game that is low in value to the player. The combination of the effect symbols 70a for generating the above (big hit result mode) is stopped and displayed, and when promoted, the combination of the effect symbols 70a for generating the big hit game with high value for the player (big hit result mode) is stopped and displayed.

It should be noted that the stop display of the staging symbol 70a indicating that the staging symbol 70a is lost without reaching is referred to as "disjoint eye loss", and the staging symbol 70a indicating that the staging symbol 70a is lost after reaching the reach is stopped and displayed. Sometimes referred to as "reach loss".

As a feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 32, the expectation of winning a big hit related to the reach effect increases in the order of normal reach effect <SP reach effect <SPSP reach effect <full rotation reach effect (big hit confirmed). There are some points. By doing so, it is possible to raise the expectations of the player for the variable staging, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Main processing of the overall control unit 141)
The main process of the integrated control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the integrated control unit 141. This main process is performed by inputting a system reset generated by supplying a power supply voltage from the power supply board 160 to the control CPU 141a.

The integrated CPU 141a prohibits all interruptions in step T1 and performs initial setting processing in step T2. Specifically, CPU initial settings such as built-in register settings, access permission to the central RAM 141c, initialization of the entire RAM area of the central RAM 141c (0 clear), and CTC (counter timer circuit) for generating timer interrupts. ), Etc., and in step T3, all interruptions are permitted.

The control CPU 141a performs the adjustment mode switching process in step T4. Specifically, the volume (value) of the effect sound output from the voice output device 9 with reference to the input signal from the changeover switch 37 that can be operated by the game clerk, the board lighting device 75, and the frame lighting device. A process for adjusting the light amount (value) of 10 and switching the adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the volume and the light amount is performed. The details of the adjustment mode switching process will be described later with reference to FIG. 35.

The control CPU 141a performs the volume adjustment process in step T5. Specifically, it is output from the voice output device 9 based on the detection signals (left button detection signal, right button detection signal) from the cross button detection switch 36b that detects the operation of the cross button 19 that can be operated by the player. Performs processing to adjust the volume (value) of the effect sound. The details of the volume adjustment process will be described later with reference to FIG. 38.

The control CPU 141a performs the light amount adjustment process in step T6. Specifically, based on the detection signals (lower button detection signal, upper button detection signal) from the cross button detection switch 36b that detects the operation of the cross button 19 that can be operated by the player, the panel lighting device 75 and , Perform processing for adjusting the light amount (value) of the frame lighting device 10. In this light amount adjustment process, substantially the same process as the volume adjustment process shown in FIG. 38, which will be described later, is performed.

Not only the light amount of the panel lighting device 75 and the frame lighting device 10 may be adjusted, but also the light amount of the backlight of the image display device 70 may be adjusted.

The control CPU 141a performs the eco-mode control process in step T7. Specifically, processing is performed to control the start and end of the eco-mode that reduces the amount of light of the panel lighting device 75 and the frame lighting device 10 to suppress power consumption.

In step T8, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m has been received. If the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command has not been received, the process is transferred to step T11, and if the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command has been received, the process is transferred to step T9.

The general CPU 141a performs the animation pattern setting process in step T9. Specifically, a process is performed in which an animation pattern is determined from an animation group of the type corresponding to the received effect instruction command or notification instruction command and set (set) in a predetermined area of the control RAM 141c.

The general CPU 141a performs the sound pattern setting process in step T10. Specifically, a process of determining a sound pattern from a sound group of the type corresponding to the received effect instruction command or notification instruction command and setting (setting) it in a predetermined area of the control RAM 141c is performed.

In step T11, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not a frame switching flag indicating that it is a frame update timing for updating the display image of the image display device 70 is set in the control RAM 141c. If there is a frame switching flag, the process is transferred to step T12, and if there is no frame switching flag, the process is transferred to step T4.

The frame switching flag is set by the V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 141, which will be described later. Therefore, the processes of steps T12 to T15 described below are executed every time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

The control CPU 141a clears the frame switching flag set in the control RAM 141c in step T12, and performs a scene update process in step T13. Specifically, the scene switching counter, the wait frame counter, and the frame counter, which are updated by the V blank interrupt processing described later, are referred to, and the address of the animation scene is updated based on the animation pattern determined in step T9 above. , Performs a process of updating the address of the sound scene based on the sound pattern determined in step T10.

The control CPU 141a performs drawing control processing in step T14. Specifically, it consists of a drawing control command group from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. A display list is generated, the display list is output to the image control unit 145 (VDP), and a process of instructing drawing of a display image based on the display list is performed.

As a result, the image control unit 145 (VDP) draws the display image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and displays the image (effect image, abnormality notification image) drawn in the display frame buffer as an image display device. The process of displaying on 70 will be performed.

The control CPU 141a performs voice control processing in step T15. Specifically, a voice control command is generated from the sound information at the updated address, and the voice control command is output to the voice control unit 148 (voice LSI).

As a result, the voice control unit 148 (voice LSI) performs a process of outputting various effect sounds and notification sounds based on the voice control command from the voice output device 9. When this process is completed, the process is transferred to step T4.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the overall control unit)
The command reception interrupt process of the integrated control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 34 (a). FIG. 34A is a flowchart showing the command reception interrupt processing of the integrated control unit 141. This command reception interrupt process is executed by receiving various commands transmitted from the staging control unit 130m.

The control CPU 141a performs a command reception process in step T30. Specifically, when a staging instruction command or a notification command command transmitted from the staging control unit 130m is received, a process of storing the staging instruction command or the notification command command in the reception buffer of the control RAM 141c is performed. When this process is completed, the command reception interrupt process this time is terminated.

(V blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit)
The V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 34 (b). FIG. 34 (b) is a flowchart showing the V blank interrupt process of the integrated control unit 141. This V-blank interrupt processing is executed every time a V-blank signal transmitted from the image control unit 145 (VDP) is received every time the display of the effect image for one frame is completed (about 33 milliseconds).

The control CPU 141a performs counter update processing in step T50. Specifically, a process of updating various counters (scene switching counter, wait frame counter, frame counter, etc.) used in the above-mentioned animation control process or the like by +1 is performed.

The control CPU 141a performs frame buffer switching command processing in step T51. Specifically, the image control unit 145 (VDP) is instructed to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM. As a result, every time the V blank interrupt process is executed every 1/30 second (about 33 milliseconds), the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area become the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame". It will switch to "buffer" alternately.

In step T52, the control CPU 141a sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched to a predetermined area of the control RAM 141c, and ends the current V blank interrupt process. This frame switching flag is referred to in step T11 of the main process of the integrated control unit 141.

(Adjustment mode switching process of the overall control unit)
The adjustment mode switching process of the integrated control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the adjustment mode switching process of the integrated control unit 141.

In step T4-1, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the adjustment mode for adjusting the volume and the amount of light has already been set in the control RAM 141c. If the adjustment mode has not been set (this process is executed first after the power is turned on), the process is moved to step T4-3, and if the adjustment mode has been set, the process is performed in step T4-2. Transfer.

In step T4-2, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the state of the changeover switch 37 has changed. Specifically, the current state of the changeover switch 37 is compared with the state of the previous changeover switch 37 stored in the control RAM 141c in step T4-5 described later. If there is a change in the state of the changeover switch 37, the process is transferred to step T4-3 to set the adjustment mode, and if there is no change in the state of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment mode is not set. This ends the adjustment mode switching process.

In step T4-3, the control CPU 141a selects the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 36B, and in step T4-4, the adjustment mode (modes 1 to 16) corresponding to the switch position of the changeover switch 37, the reference. The information and the power saving mode (ON, OFF) are specified and set in a predetermined area of the control RAM 141c. The reference information includes whether or not the volume of the effect sound can be adjusted using the cross button 19, the adjustment range of the volume value in the volume adjustment, the initial value of the volume value of the effect sound, and the lighting device 75 for the board using the cross button 19. Further, it is the possibility of adjusting the light amount of the frame lighting device 10, the adjustment range of the light amount value in the light amount adjustment, the initial value of the light amount value of the panel lighting device 75, and the frame lighting device 10.

In step T4-5, the control CPU 141a sets the current state (switch position) of the changeover switch 37 to a predetermined area of the control RAM 141c, and ends the current adjustment mode switching process. The state of the changeover switch 37 set here will be referred to in step T4-2.

(Changeover switch and adjustment mode selection table)
The changeover switch 37 and the adjustment mode selection table will be described with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36A is a diagram showing the appearance of the changeover switch 37, and FIG. 36B is a diagram showing an adjustment mode selection table.

As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the changeover switch 37 is pivotally supported (360 degrees) with respect to the switch main body 37a having a plurality of (for example, 16) selection terminals inside and the switch main body 37a. It is a non-shorting type rotary switch that has an operation unit 37b, and by rotating the operation unit 37b, the selection terminal to which the common terminal of the operation unit 37b is connected changes and the switch switches (the switch position changes). To do).

Further, 16 scales (0 to F) indicating the positions (contacts) of the selection terminals to which the common terminals are connected are provided on the upper surface of the switch body 37a, and the common terminals are connected to the operation unit 37b. An arrow indicating the selection terminal is provided. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the state of the switch (switch position) by the scale of the switch main body 37a and the arrow of the operation unit 37b.

The changeover switch 37 may be configured by a slide switch that opens and closes the contacts by sliding the operation unit linearly, or a DIP switch or the like that changes the contacts by operating any of the plurality of operation units. It may be configured by.

As shown in FIG. 36 (b), the adjustment mode selection table includes the switch position (0 to F) of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment mode (modes 1 to 16), and the reference information (volume adjustment possibility, volume value adjustment). The range, volume initial value, light amount adjustment possibility, light amount value adjustment range, light amount initial value) are associated with the setting of the power saving mode.

For example, when the switch position of the changeover switch 37 is "1", "mode 2" is set as the adjustment mode, "possible (variable)" is set as the volume adjustment enable / disable, and "0 to" is set as the volume value adjustment range. "5" is set, "1" is set as the initial volume value, "possible (variable)" is set as the light amount adjustment enable / not, "0 to 5" is set as the light amount value adjustment range, and "0 to 5" is set as the light amount initial value. 1 ”is set, and“ OFF ”is set as the power saving mode.

The first feature of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 36 (b) is that volume adjustment and light intensity adjustment are possible (variable) in adjustment modes 1 to 6 in which the switch position of the changeover switch 37 is in the range of 0 to 5. In the adjustment mode 7 to 11 where the switch position is in the range of 6 to A, the volume can be adjusted (variable) but the light intensity cannot be adjusted (fixed), and the switch position is in the range of B to F. In 16 to 16, the volume cannot be adjusted (fixed), but the amount of light can be adjusted (variable). By doing so, it becomes possible to select (set) whether or not the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are possible by the rough operation of the changeover switch 37, and the convenience when the game clerk operates is improved.

The second feature of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 36B is that the initial volume value and the initial light amount are set by switching the adjustment mode by operating the changeover switch 37. By doing so, the volume (value) and the amount of light (value) can be adjusted by operating the changeover switch 37, and the convenience of the game clerk can be improved.

The third feature of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 36B is that the adjustment modes 1 to 6 and the adjustment modes 12 to 16 are set to OFF for the power saving (eco) mode, and the adjustment modes 7 to 11 are set to OFF. The power saving (eco) mode setting is set to ON, and it is possible to set ON / OFF of the power saving mode by operating the changeover switch 37. By doing so, it is possible to set whether to turn on or off the power saving mode according to the intention of the game store, and it is possible to control the power consumption of the game machine 1 to some extent. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the operating cost of the entire amusement store.

(Voice management table)
The voice management table stored in the voice ROM 155 will be described with reference to FIG. 37. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a voice management table stored in the voice ROM 155.

As shown in FIG. 37, in the voice management table, the sound number of the voice data, the type of the voice data, the output format of the voice data (stereo, monaural), the priority of the voice data, and the output volume of the voice data are displayed. It is associated and the explanation of the system sound is described for reference.

The sound numbers "1" to "10" are notification sounds related to the security of the gaming machine 1, and the output format is "monaural" and the priority is set to "high", "medium", or "low". There are those that are output at a fixed volume (MAX volume corresponding to the volume value "5") and those that are output depending on the volume value.
The sound numbers "11" to "100" are production sounds related to the production in the gaming machine 1, the output format is "monaural" or "stereo", the priority is set to "low", and all the volumes are volume. It is output at a volume that depends on the value.
The sound numbers "101" to "102" are operation sounds related to the operation of the effect button 17, and the output format is "monaural" and the priority is set to "low", all of which depend on the volume value. It is output with.
The sound numbers "103" to "107" are notification sounds related to the adjusted volume, the output format is "monaural", the priority is set to "low", and all are volumes that depend on the volume value. It is output. In addition, it is output in a scale that depends on (corresponds to) the volume value.
The sound numbers "108" to "112" are notification sounds related to the adjusted light amount, the output format is "monaural", the priority is set to "low", and all are volumes that depend on the volume value. It is output. In addition, it is output in a scale that depends on (corresponds to) the light intensity value.

The "power-on notification sound" is a notification sound (error sound) output for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the RAM area of the main RAM 110c (payout RAM 131c) is initialized (RAM cleared). ..
The "power restoration notification sound" is a notification sound (error sound) that is output for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is restored from a power failure.

The "illegal winning error sound" means that the game ball wins in the second starting port 47 when the auxiliary game is not in progress, or the game ball wins in the big winning opening 50 when the special game (big hit game) is not in progress. This is a notification sound (error sound) that is output until the power is turned off when an illegal winning error occurs.
The "abnormal winning error sound" is a notification sound (error) that is output until the power is turned off when an abnormal winning error occurs when the value of the winning ball counter (D) does not fall within the range between the upper limit value and the lower limit value. Sound).
The "magnetic error sound" is a notification sound (error sound) output over a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) when a magnetic error for detecting an abnormal magnetic force occurs in the magnetic detection sensor 55a.
The "radio wave error sound" is a notification sound (error sound) output over a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) when a radio wave error for detecting an abnormal radio wave occurs in the radio wave detection sensor 56a.
The “payout abnormality error sound” is a notification sound (error sound) that is output until the payout abnormality is resolved when a payout abnormality occurs in which the game ball cannot be paid out from the payout device 95.
The “opening error sound” is a notification sound (error sound) output over the opening period when an opening error for detecting the opening of the glass frame 4 occurs in the opening detection switch 31a.

The "full error sound" is output for a period during which the game ball is full when a full error occurs in which the lower plate 12 is detected by the full detection switch 32a that the game ball is full. It is a notification sound (error sound).
The "right-handed error sound" detects a game ball at the normal gate 44 (gate detection switch 44a) provided in the right-hand area during a period (for example, a normal game state) in which right-handed sound is not aimed at the right-hand area. This is a notification sound (error sound) that is output over a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) when a right-handed error occurs.

The priority of the notification sound is set according to the importance of the security abnormality (error), and the priority is set so that the abnormality that leads to fraudulent activity has a higher priority. Therefore, when a plurality of security abnormalities having different priorities occur at the same time, it is controlled so that only one notification sound having a higher priority can be heard. For example, if a magnetic error of sound number "6" occurs while an opening error sound of sound number "8" is output, the opening error sound of sound number "8" is muted (mute) to an inaudible sound. And output a magnetic error sound. Then, when the output period of the magnetic error sound has elapsed, the output of the magnetic error sound is stopped, and if the output period of the open error has not elapsed, the volume of the open error sound is restored to the volume before mute. There is.

Therefore, even if a security error occurs for a sound number with a low priority while the notification sound for a sound number with a high priority is being output, the notification sound for the sound number with a low priority is not output. become. Further, when a security abnormality (error) having the same priority occurs, a notification sound corresponding to the security abnormality (error) that occurs later is output.

In this embodiment, "illegal winning error", "abnormal winning error", "magnetic error", "radio wave error", and "payout abnormality error" are errors for outputting a security signal, and are "full error". And "right-handed error" is an error that does not output a security signal. That is, when the error of not outputting the security signal and the error of outputting the security signal overlap, it can be said that the error of outputting the security signal is prioritized over the error of not outputting the security signal. By doing so, it is possible to quickly and appropriately recognize from the outside of the gaming machine 1 that an abnormality leading to fraudulent activity has occurred.

In addition, during the output of the staging sound (BGM, etc.) and the volume notification sound at the audible volume, the notification sound with the priority set to the fixed volume (volume value "5") is "high" or "medium". When starting the output of, the current volume value saved in the volume value area of the control RAM 141c is saved in the save area of the control RAM 141c, and then the current volume value is set to the non-audible volume. By setting "0" and outputting the volume change command to the voice control unit 148, the effect sound (BGM or the like) and the volume notification sound are output at an inaudible volume.

In addition, while the production sound (BGM, etc.) or the volume notification sound is being output at a non-audible volume, the output volume is set to a fixed volume (volume value "5") and the priority is "high" or "medium". When the sound output is finished, the volume value saved in the save area of the control RAM 141c is returned to the volume value area, and the volume change command is output to the voice control unit 148 to produce the sound (BGM, etc.). And volume notification sound is output at the original volume. By doing so, it becomes easier for the game clerk and the player to hear the notification sound.

Further, regarding the sound numbers "103" to "112", if the game state is in the variable effect or in the special game (big hit game), the notification sound cannot be output. By doing so, it is not difficult to hear the effect sound in the variable effect due to the notification sound accompanying the adjustment of the volume and the amount of light, and the player can freely adjust the volume and the amount of light even during the variable effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience.

Further, if the variation effect is started while the notification sounds of the sound numbers "103" to "112" are being output, the notification sounds of the sound numbers "103" to "112" do not stop in the middle. Is output to. The output may be stopped when the variation effect is started.

Although the notification sound of the volume "0" and the light amount "0" is not set, the notification sound may be output. In this case, if the volume is "0", the volume may be output at the volume "1". As for the scale, set the volume (light amount) "0" to "do", "1" to "re", "2" to "mi", "3" to "fa", and "4". Just change it to "so" and change "5" to "la".

(Volume adjustment processing of the overall control unit)
The volume adjustment process of the integrated control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 38. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the volume adjustment process of the integrated control unit 141.

In step T5-1, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the volume can be adjusted (variable) set in the control RAM 141c. If the volume can be adjusted, the process is moved to step T5-2, and if the volume cannot be adjusted (is not possible), the volume cannot be adjusted based on the operation of the cross-shaped button 19. Move the process to -19.

In addition, the case where the volume adjustment is not possible (impossible) is the case where the notification sound of the security abnormality with the priority of "medium" or higher is being output, and the specific period during which the light intensity is being adjusted. Is the period during which the image KG being adjusted for light intensity is displayed.

In step T5-2, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 19 are operated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an operation signal input from the cross-shaped button detection switch 36b. If the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 19 are operated, the process is transferred to step T5-12, and if the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 19 are not operated, the process is transferred to step T5-3.

In step T5-3, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the player is currently in a customer waiting state in which the variable display of the special symbol or the special game (big hit game) is not executed. If it is in the customer waiting state, the process is transferred to step T5-4, and if it is not in the customer waiting state, the process is transferred to step T5-8.

In step T5-4, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the non-display of the volume system image, which will be described later, continues for 5 seconds while waiting for customers. If the volume-based image is hidden for 5 seconds, the process is moved to step T5-5, and if the volume-based image is not hidden for 5 seconds, the process is performed in step T5-6. Transfer.

The "volume system image" is a volume adjustment guide image for guiding that the volume can be adjusted by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 19, and a volume by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 19 while notifying the current volume value. It is an image during volume adjustment to guide that the value is adjusted.

In step T5-5, the control CPU 141a sets the animation pattern of the volume adjustment guide image in a predetermined area of the control RAM 141c. As a result, the image control unit 145 performs a process for displaying the volume adjustment guide image on the image display device 70.

In step T5-6, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 19 in the customer waiting state has continued for 20 minutes. If the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 19 has not continued for 20 minutes, the process is moved to step T5-8 assuming that it cannot be determined whether or not the previous player has finished the game, and the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 19 is performed. If it continues for 20 minutes, in step T5-7, the current volume value is reset to the initial value of the volume value set in the control RAM 141c, assuming that the previous player has finished the game.

In step T5-8, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the volume adjusting image is being displayed. If the volume-adjusting image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T5-9 to determine whether or not the conditions for erasing the volume-adjusting image are satisfied, and the volume-adjusting image is displayed. If it is not inside, the volume adjustment process this time is terminated.

In step T5-9, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the effect button 17 is operated. If there is an operation of the effect button 17, the process is transferred to step T5-11, and if there is no operation of the effect button 17, the process is transferred to step T5-10.

In step T5-10, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 19 continues for 10 seconds. If the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 19 continues for 10 seconds, the process is transferred to step T5-11, and if the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 19 continues for 10 seconds, the image being adjusted in volume is not deleted. The volume adjustment process this time is finished.

In step T5-11, the control CPU 141a clears the animation pattern of the volume-adjusting image set in the control RAM 141c. As a result, the image control unit 145 performs a process for erasing the volume-adjusting image displayed on the image display device 70. When this process is completed, the volume adjustment process this time is completed.

When the control CPU 141a determines that the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 19 are operated in step T5-2, it determines whether or not the volume adjustment guide image is being displayed in step T5-12. If the volume adjustment guide image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T5-18 to switch to the volume adjustment guide image, and if the volume adjustment guide image is not being displayed, the process is moved to step T5-13. ..

In step T5-13, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the volume adjusting image is being displayed. If the volume-adjusting image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T5-14 as if the volume is being adjusted, and if the volume-adjusting image is not being displayed, the step is to display the volume adjustment guidance image. The process is transferred to T5-18.

In step T5-14, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not the operation exceeds the volume adjustment limit value. If the operation exceeds the volume adjustment limit value, the process is transferred to step T5-18, and if the operation does not exceed the volume adjustment limit value, the process is transferred to step T5-15.
The operation exceeding the volume adjustment limit value is specifically an operation for further increasing the volume (right of the cross-shaped button 19) while the maximum value of the volume value is set to "5". This is an operation (operate the left button of the cross-shaped button 19) to further lower the volume while the volume is set to "0", which is the minimum value of the volume value (operate the button).

In step T5-15, the control CPU 141a performs a volume change process for changing the volume value. Specifically, when the left button of the cross button 19 is operated, the volume value is subtracted by 1 if the volume value stored in the control RAM 141c is not the lower limit value, and the right button of the cross button 19 is operated. If there is, the volume value is added by 1 if it is not the upper limit of the volume value stored in the control RAM 141c, and the volume change flag is set in a predetermined area of the control RAM 141c. As a result, the presence / absence of the volume change flag is referred to in the above-mentioned voice control process, the volume change command is output to the voice control unit 148, and the volume of the effect sound being output is changed.

In step T5-16, the control CPU 141a determines whether or not a variation effect is being performed or a special game (big hit game) is being performed. If the variation effect is in progress, the process is transferred to step T5-18, and if the variation effect is not in progress, the process is transferred to step T5-17.

In step T5-17, the control CPU 141a sets the sound pattern of the volume notification sound corresponding to the current volume value in a predetermined area of the control RAM 141c. As a result, the voice control unit 148 performs a process for outputting the volume notification sound according to the current volume value from the voice output device 9.

In step T5-18, the control CPU 141a sets the animation pattern of the image being adjusted for volume according to the current volume value in a predetermined area of the control RAM 141c. As a result, the image control unit 145 performs a process for displaying the volume adjusting guide image on the image display device 70 (instead of the volume adjustment guide image when the volume adjustment guide image is being displayed). .. When this process is completed, the volume adjustment process this time is completed.

If the general CPU 141a determines in step T5-1 that the volume adjustment is not possible (impossible), is the volume system image (volume adjustment guide image, volume adjusting image) being displayed in step T5-19? Judge whether or not. If the volume system image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T5-20, and if the volume system image is not being displayed, the volume adjustment process this time is terminated.

In step T5-20, the control CPU 141a clears the animation pattern of the volume system image (volume adjustment guide image, volume adjustment in progress image) set in the control RAM 141c. As a result, the image control unit 145 performs a process for erasing the volume-based image displayed on the image display device 70. When this process is completed, the volume adjustment process this time is completed.

As described above, by operating the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 19 when the notification sound of the security abnormality with the priority of "medium" or higher is being output and during the period excluding the period when the light intensity is being adjusted. The volume can be adjusted, that is, the volume can be adjusted even during the operation of the effect button 17 during the variable effect, during the variable effect, or during the special game (big hit game), so that the convenience of the volume adjustment can be improved. Is possible.

In addition, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 19 are operated during the customer waiting state or the customer waiting effect, the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value or the volume notification that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted volume value. Since the sound is output, it is possible to aurally check the current volume and the adjusted volume, and it is possible to improve the convenience of volume adjustment.

On the other hand, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 19 are operated during the variable production or the special game (big hit game), the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value, unlike the customer waiting state or the customer waiting production. Alternatively, the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted volume value is not output. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the variable production and the production in the special game (big hit game) from being hindered, and it is possible to prevent the game from deteriorating while ensuring the convenience of volume adjustment. ..

In addition, when an operation exceeding the volume adjustment limit value is performed, the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value is not output. By doing so, it becomes easy to recognize that the volume cannot be raised any more (or the volume cannot be lowered any more), and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

(Example of volume adjustment)
An example of the effect of volume adjustment will be described with reference to FIG. 39.

First, an example of producing the volume adjustment in the waiting state for customers will be described.
As shown in FIG. 39 (a), the up / down / left / right buttons and the effect button 17 of the cross button 19 are effective during the valid period for volume adjustment and light amount adjustment, and the image display device 70 has an effect symbol. 70a "123" and the special effect symbol TZ "123" are stopped and displayed, and the volume adjustment guide image OAG and the light amount adjustment guide image KAG are displayed.

After that, when the right button (or the left button) of the cross-shaped button 19 is operated, the up / down buttons of the cross-shaped button 19 become invalid, and the period shifts to the period during which the volume can be adjusted (during volume adjustment). At this time, as shown in FIG. 39B, the image display device 70 displays the image OG during volume adjustment according to the current volume value “2”, and the audio output device 9 displays the current volume. The volume notification sound "re" corresponding to the value "2" is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value "2".

When the right button of the cross-shaped button 19 is operated in this state, the volume value is incremented by 1 to become "3". At this time, the volume-adjusting image OG that has already been displayed is updated to the volume-adjusting image OG according to the volume value "3" after addition, and the voice output device 9 notifies the volume corresponding to the volume value "3". The sound "mi" is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the volume value "3" (not shown).

As described above, in the left / right button operation of the cross-shaped button 19 when the volume adjusting image OG is hidden in the customer waiting state, the volume adjusting image OG is displayed without changing the volume value. Since the volume value is changed by operating the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 19 at the time, the volume can be adjusted after confirming the current volume value, and the convenience of the volume adjustment can be improved.

Further, when the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 19 are operated in the customer waiting state, the image display device 70 displays the image OG during volume adjustment according to the current volume value, and the voice output device 9 displays the current volume. Since the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the value is output, the current volume can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

Further, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 19 are operated while the volume adjusting image OG in the customer waiting state is displayed, that is, the second operation of the left and right buttons of the cross button 19 in the customer waiting state is performed to display the image. The device 70 displays the image OG during volume adjustment according to the adjusted volume value, and the voice output device 9 outputs a volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted volume value. The adjusted volume can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

Next, an example of producing the volume adjustment during the error notification effect (here, a magnetic error) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 39 (c), a magnetic error occurs during the fluctuation effect, the magnetic error image EG1 is displayed on the image display device 70, and the magnetic error sound is output from the audio output device 9.

After that, when the right button (or the left button) of the cross-shaped button 19 is operated, the up / down buttons of the cross-shaped button 19 become invalid, and the period shifts to the period during which the volume can be adjusted (during volume adjustment). At this time, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), the image display device 70 displays the image OG during volume adjustment according to the current volume value “2”, and the audio output device 9 displays the current volume. The volume notification sound "re" corresponding to the value "2" is muted and output as an inaudible sound.

When the right button of the cross-shaped button 19 is operated in this state, the volume value is incremented by 1 to become "3". At this time, the volume-adjusting image OG that has already been displayed is updated to the volume-adjusting image OG according to the volume value "3" after addition, and the voice output device 9 notifies the volume corresponding to the volume value "3". The sound "mi" is muted and output as an inaudible sound (not shown).

Although the explanation of the effect example of the volume adjustment during the fluctuation effect that is not during the error notification effect is omitted, the volume adjustment is possible and the volume notification sound is muted to an inaudible sound. It is basically the same as the volume adjustment during the error notification effect described above, except that it is not output (it is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the volume value).

As described above, the volume value can be changed by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 19 even during the error notification effect, while the volume notification sound is muted to an inaudible sound. Since the volume notification sound does not interfere with the output of the error sound, it is possible to improve the convenience of the volume adjustment while preventing the error notification effect from being obstructed by the volume adjustment.

In the above, as an example, it has been explained that the volume can be adjusted during the magnetic error notification effect, but it is not limited to the magnetic error, but an error that outputs a security signal (“illegal winning error” or “abnormal winning error””. Volume adjustment can be performed even during notification of "radio error" and "payout error"), and volume adjustment can be performed even during notification of an error that does not output a security signal ("full error" and "right-handed error"). That is, it can be said that the volume adjustment can be executed regardless of whether the error that outputs the security signal is being notified or the error that does not output the security signal is being notified. By doing so, the progress of the game can be appropriately recognized from the outside of the game machine 1 while improving the convenience of the volume adjustment.

Although the description of the light amount adjustment process is omitted in the present embodiment, since the basic processing and the flow of the effect are the same, it is sufficient to read "volume" and "light amount" in the volume adjustment process. That is, in the present embodiment, the light amount adjustment can be executed even during the error notification effect.

(Specific example when variable staging starts from waiting for customers)
A specific example when the variation effect is started from the customer waiting state will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 42. 40 is a timing chart in which the variation effect is started from the customer waiting state, and FIGS. 41 (a) to (f) and FIGS. 42 (g) to (k) are FIGS. 40 (a) to (k). It is a figure which shows the production example corresponding to.
Although the illustration of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is omitted here, the display of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is shown. Is basically displayed in the same manner as the first special figure reserved number display area 70E and the second special figure reserved number display area 70F.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a and the special effect symbol TZ are stopped and displayed. Further, "0" is displayed in the first special figure hold number display area 70E and the second special figure hold number display area 70F, and the hold icon and the icon TH are not displayed.

When the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 45 at the timing of T1, the starting opening winning signal is output from the external information output terminal CN2 of the external information output terminal board 90 for 100 ms.

The timing of T2 is the timing when the number of reserved first special figures (U1) increases from "0" to "1" (fourth frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number and the non-animation increase display of the first hold icon (completed in one frame) are performed, and the first generation notification sound which is the notification sound when the icon is generated is performed. Output starts.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), in the image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E changes from "0" to "1". At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed in the normal size on the first display unit 70B1. Further, the first generation notification sound (picot) is output from the voice output device 9.

The timing of T3 is the timing when the first special figure hold number (U1) decreases from "1" to "0" and the fluctuation effect (variation display of the special symbol) by the normal fluctuation pattern is started (start of the customer waiting state). 5th frame from). At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special effect symbol TZ, the reduction display of the first hold number by non-animation, and the change display (decrease display) of the first hold icon to the icon by animation are started. ..

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), in the image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E changes from "1" to "0". At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 displayed on the first display unit 70B1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display area 70C. Further, the reduced display is started in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol), and the special effect symbol TZ starts scrolling.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 10th frame after the output of the first generation notification sound is started (14th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the output of the first generation notification sound ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), in the image display device 70, the movement (shift) of the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 to the icon display area 70C continues, and the effect symbol 70a The reduced display of is continued.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 20th frame after the start of the change display (decrease display) of the first hold icon (25th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the change display of the first hold icon ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), in the image display device 70, the first hold icon H11 moved from the first display unit 70B1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C, and the icon TH is located. At the same time, the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 40th frame after the start of the variation effect (45th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the staging symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), in the image display device 70, following the scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the left variable display area, in the central variable display area. The scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a of the above is started.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 50th frame after the start of the variation effect (55th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the staging symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42 (g), in the image display device 70, following the scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area, in the right variable display area. Scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the effect symbol 70a is in a state of scrolling in all the variable display areas.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 225th frame after the start of the variation effect (230th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the staging symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42 (h), in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "3" is temporarily stopped (becomes a swaying state) in the variable display area on the left side, and at the center. The scrolling of the effect symbol 70a continues in the variable display area on the right side.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 255th frame from the start of the variation effect (260th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the staging symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42 (i), in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "5" is temporarily stopped (becomes a swaying state) in the variable display area on the right side, and is in the center. The scrolling of the effect symbol 70a continues in the variable display area.

The timing of T10 is the 285th frame after the start of the variation effect (290th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the staging symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42 (j), in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "6" is temporarily stopped (in a swaying state) in the central variable display area, and the image display device 70 is lost. The combination of the effect symbols 70a indicating the above is displayed.

The timing of T11 is the timing of the 300th frame after the start of the variation effect (the 305th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a and the variable display of the special effect symbol TZ end.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42 (k), in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a temporarily stopped in the left middle right variable display area is stopped and displayed, and the special effect symbol TZ is displayed as the effect symbol. Stop display with the same combination "365" as 70a. Further, the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Specific example when the number of holds increases during variable production)
A specific example will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 44 when the number of reservations increases during the variation staging. FIG. 43 is a timing chart in which the number of holds increases during the variation effect, and FIGS. 44 (a) to 44 (c) are diagrams showing an example of the effect corresponding to FIGS. 43 (a) to (c).
Although the illustration of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is omitted here, the display of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is shown. Is basically displayed in the same manner as the first special figure reserved number display area 70E and the second special figure reserved number display area 70F.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a and the special effect symbol TZ are scrolled (moved downward). Further, "0" is displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E and the second special figure reserved number display area 70F, and the icon (CD icon) TH is displayed.

When the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 45 at the timing of T2, the starting opening winning signal is output from the external information output terminal CN2 of the external information output terminal board 90 for 100 ms.

The timing of T3 is the timing when the number of reserved first special figures (U1) increases from "0" to "1" (60th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number and the increase display by the animation of the first hold icon are started, and the output of the first generation notification sound which is the notification sound when the icon is generated is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), in the image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E changes from "0" to "1". At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1 in an extremely small size, and the enlarged display is started. Further, the first generation notification sound (picot) is output from the voice output device 9.

When the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 45 at the timing of T4, which is the output stop period (100 ms) of the external information output terminal CN2 of the external information output terminal board 90, the external information output terminal CN2 of the external information output terminal board 90 When the output stop period (100 ms) of the external information output terminal CN2 ends, the start port winning signal is output from the external information output terminal CN2 for 100 ms. To.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 10th frame after the start of the increase display of the first hold icon (70th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon ends, and the output of the first generation notification sound ends.
Further, at this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number corresponding to the winning at the timing of T4 and the increase display by the animation of the first hold icon are started, and the first notification sound when the icon is generated is started. The output of the generation notification sound is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), in the image display device 70, the enlarged display of the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 ends and is displayed in a normal size. To.
Further, in the image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first special figure hold number display area 70E changes from "1" to "2", and the first hold icon (1st hold icon (1) is displayed on the second display unit 70B2. CD icon) H12 is displayed in a very small size and starts enlarged display. Further, the first generation notification sound (picot) is output from the voice output device 9.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 10th frame after the start of the increase display of the second hold icon (80th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the increase display of the second hold icon ends, and the output of the first generation notification sound ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), in the image display device 70, the enlarged display of the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the second display unit 70B2 ends and is displayed in a normal size. To.

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

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

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

Further, when the game balls are continuously won in the start ports 45 and 47 within a certain period (for example, until the output stop period (interval period) of the external information output terminal CN2 ends), the winning signal based on the first winning is obtained. After the output of the next prize is finished, the output of the prize signal based on the next prize is started, while the increase display of the hold icon based on the next prize is started before the increase display of the hold icon based on the first prize is finished. .. By doing so, the start opening winning signal for the first winning and the starting opening winning signal for the next winning become a continuous integrated signal, and it is prevented that it becomes difficult to know how many game balls have won. However, even if the increase display of the hold icon is executed continuously, the number of hold icons will not be difficult to understand, so by executing it continuously, the player can quickly check the number of hold icons, and the game can be played. The progress status can be appropriately recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

(Specific example when the number of reservations increases immediately after the decrease)
A specific example of the case where the number of reservations increases immediately after the decrease will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 46. 45 is a timing chart in which the number of reservations increases immediately after the decrease, and FIGS. 46A to 46F are diagrams showing an example of an effect corresponding to FIGS. 45A to 45F.
Although the illustration of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is omitted here, the display of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is shown. Is basically displayed in the same manner as the first special figure reserved number display area 70E and the second special figure reserved number display area 70F.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46A, in the image display device 70, the effect symbols 70a and the special effect symbol TZ of “4”, “6”, and “8” indicating the loss are stopped and displayed. There is. Further, "2" is displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E, and "0" is displayed in the second special figure reserved number display area 70F. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1, the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2, and the icon TH is not displayed. It is in a state.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), in the image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E changes from "2" to "1". .. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 displayed on the first display unit 70B1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display area 70C, and is displayed on the second display unit 70B2. 1 The hold icon (CD icon) H12 starts moving (shifting) toward the first display unit 70B1. Further, the reduced display is started in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol), and the special effect symbol TZ starts scrolling.

When the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 45 at the timing of T2, the starting opening winning signal is output from the external information output terminal CN2 of the external information output terminal board 90 for 100 ms.

The timing of T3 is the timing when the number of reserved first special figures (U1) increases from "1" to "2" (30th frame after the staging symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number is started, but since the change display and decrease display of the first hold icon are being executed, the increase display of the first hold icon and the notification when the icon is generated are being executed. The output of the generation notification sound, which is a sound, will be on standby.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), in the image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E changes from "1" to "2". At the same time, the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 20th frame after the change display and the decrease display of the first hold icon are started (40th frame after the staging symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the change display and the decrease display of the first hold icon end. In addition, the increase display by the animation of the first hold icon that has been waiting is started, and the output of the first generation notification sound, which is the notification sound when the icon is generated, is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), in the image display device 70, the first hold icon H11 moved from the first display unit 70B1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C, and the icon TH is located. At the same time, the first hold icon H12 moved from the second display unit 70B2 is located at the center of the first display unit 70B1, and the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H13 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2 in an extremely small size to start the enlarged display, and the output of the first generation notification sound (picot) from the voice output device 9 is started. To.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the fifth frame after the increase display of the first hold icon is started (the 45th frame after the staging symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon and the output of the first generation notification sound continue.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), in the image display device 70, the first hold icon (CD icon) H13 is displayed in a small size on the second display unit 70B2, and the enlarged display is continued. The output of the first generated notification sound (picot) from the voice output device 9 continues. Further, scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the variable display area on the left side is started.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 10th frame after the increase display of the first hold icon is started (the 50th frame after the staging symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon ends, and the output of the first generation notification sound ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), in the image display device 70, the enlarged display of the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 ends and is displayed in a normal size. To. Further, scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area is started.

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

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

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

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

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

(Specific example when the number of holds increases during a specific reach production)
A specific example of an increase in the number of holds during a specific reach effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 48. FIG. 47 is a timing chart in which the number of holds increases during the specific reach effect, and FIGS. 48 (a) to 48 (f) are diagrams showing an example of the effect corresponding to FIGS. 47 (a) to (f). ..
Although the illustration of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is omitted here, the display of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is shown. Is basically displayed in the same manner as the first special figure reserved number display area 70E and the second special figure reserved number display area 70F.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48A, in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "7" is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas, and the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped in the central variable display area. The variable display continues. Further, "1" is displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E, and "0" is displayed in the second special figure reserved number display area 70F. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1, and the icon (CD icon) TH is displayed.

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

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

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "7" temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas and the central variable display area are scrolled. The effect symbol 70a is displayed at a position near the upper left of the screen, and is displayed in a size smaller than the normal size.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a in the left middle right variable display area is displayed in a reduced size in the upper left of the screen, and the ally character is displayed in the center of the screen. The confrontation production in which C2 and the enemy character C3 confront each other is started. Further, the hold icon (here, the hold icon display area 70B, the second hold icon display area 70D) is displayed in the hold icon display area (first hold icon display area 70B, second hold icon display area 70D), leaving the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C. The first hold icon only) is hidden together with the hold icon display area. Further, the special effect symbol TZ is in the reach state with the same "7" symbol as the effect symbol 70a.

When the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 45 at the timing of T5, the starting opening winning signal is output from the external information output terminal CN2 of the external information output terminal board 90 for 100 ms.

The timing of T6 is the timing when the number of reserved first special figures (U1) increases from "1" to "2" (the 820th frame after the start of the variable staging). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number is started, but since the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) is being executed, the increase display of the first hold icon and the icon generation at this timing are performed. The generation notification sound, which is the notification sound, is not output.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), in the image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E changes from "1" to "2". At the same time, the final production of the confrontation production (decision production for notifying whether or not it is a big hit) is being executed.
Although the illustration of the sub-first hold indicator 83 is omitted here, the display mode showing "1" in the sub-first hold indicator 83 as in the first special figure hold number display area 70E is used. The display mode changes to indicate "2".

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 420th frame after the start of the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) (the 880th frame after the start of the variable effect). At this timing, the result of the final production (decision production) of the confrontation production is derived.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (e), in the image display device 70, the effect that the ally character C2 wins over the enemy character C3 is performed, and the effect symbol 70a reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen is a big hit. Temporarily stops (becomes a swaying state) with a combination (“777”) indicating that.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 450th frame after the start of the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) (the 910th frame after the start of the variable effect). At this timing, the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) ends, and the return display and the increase display of the first hold icon by non-animation are performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (f), in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen is enlarged and displayed in the center of the screen and temporarily stopped (becomes a swaying state). ). Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is redisplayed on the first display unit 70B1, and the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2 in a normal size.
In this way, the return display and the increase display of the hold icon when the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) is completed are displayed in a non-animated manner. ) Is not in progress), the increase display (return display) time is shorter than the increase display when the number of special symbol reservations increases.

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

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

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

In addition, when the number of special symbol hold increases during the execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), the increase display of the hold icon waits (restricts) for execution, while the output of the start opening winning signal waits (limits). ), Therefore, the progress of the game can be quickly and appropriately recognized from the outside of the game machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

(Specific example when the number of holds increases or decreases before and after the end of the specific game state)
A specific example when the number of holdings increases or decreases before and after the end of the specific gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 51. 49 is a timing chart in which the number of reservations increases / decreases before and after the end of the specific gaming state, and FIGS. 50 (a) to 50 (f) and FIGS. 51 (g) to (i) are FIGS. 49 (a) to (i). It is a figure which shows the production example corresponding to i).
Although the illustration of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is omitted here, the display of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is shown. Is basically displayed in the same manner as the first special figure reserved number display area 70E and the second special figure reserved number display area 70F.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50A, "1" is displayed in the first special figure holding number display area 70E, and "4" is displayed in the second special figure holding number display area 70F. ing. Further, the first hold icon display area 70B is erased, and the second hold icons (CD icons) H21 to H24 are displayed on the first display units 70D1 to the fourth display units 70D4 of the second hold icon display area 70D, respectively. The icon TH is displayed. Further, the number of variable effects that can be executed in the specific game state (here, "0 remaining times") is displayed at the upper part of the screen, and the game ball is displayed at the upper right of the screen toward the right area of the game area 5a. A right-handed image MU prompting to fire is displayed.

When the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 45 at the timing of T2, the starting opening winning signal is output from the external information output terminal CN2 of the external information output terminal board 90 for 100 ms.

The timing of T3 is the timing when the number of reserved first special figures (U1) increases from "1" to "2" (the 415th frame after the variation staging is started). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold number by non-animation is started, but since the first hold icon display area 70B is erased, it is an increase display of the first hold icon and a notification sound when the icon is generated. The generation notification sound will not be output.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), in the image display device 70, the first reserved number displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E changes from "1" to "2". At the same time, the scrolling of the effect symbol 70a continues.
Although the illustration of the sub-first hold indicator 83 is omitted here, the display mode showing "1" in the sub-first hold indicator 83 as in the first special figure hold number display area 70E is used. The display mode changes to indicate "2".

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 430th frame after the start of the variable staging. At this timing, the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed in the variable display area on the left, middle, and right is temporarily stopped at the same time.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "285" is temporarily stopped (in a swaying state) in the variable display area on the left, middle, and right, and is lost. The combination of the effect symbols 70a indicating that there is is displayed.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 15th frame after the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped (the 445th frame after the variation effect is started). At this timing, a result display showing the result of the game during a predetermined advantageous period (while the jackpot game and the specific game state continue) is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), in the image display device 70, the background image HG is darkened, and the "special time end" indicating the end of the specific gaming state and the execution during a predetermined advantageous period are executed. The number of big hit games The characters "big hit x 1" are displayed. Further, the temporarily stopped effect symbol 70a is reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 15th frame after the start of the result display (the 460th frame after the start of the variation staging). At this timing, the result display continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (e), the image display device 70 additionally displays the characters "TOTAL 1200pt" indicating the number of game balls acquired (paid out) during a predetermined advantageous period. Will be done.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 30th frame after the start of the result display (the 475th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a and the variable display of the special effect symbol TZ end.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (f), in the image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a temporarily stopped at the upper left of the screen is moved to the center of the screen to stop and display, and the special effect symbol TZ is produced. The stop display is performed with the same combination "285" as the symbol 70a. Further, the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

The timing of T8 is the timing (490th frame from the start of the variation effect) when the last (100th) variation effect in the specific gaming state ends and the first variation effect in the normal game state starts. At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special effect symbol TZ, the reduction display of the second hold number by non-animation, the change display of the second hold icon by animation to the icon, and the reduction display by animation of the second hold icon. , The non-animated return display of the first hold icon and the non-animated increase display of the first hold icon are started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51 (g), in the image display device 70, the second reserved number displayed in the second special figure reserved number display area 70F changes from "4" to "3". At the same time, the second hold icon (CD icon) H21 displayed on the first display unit 70D1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display area 70C, and the second display unit 70D2 to the fourth display unit 70D4. The second hold icon (CD icon) H22 to H24 displayed in the above starts moving (shifting) toward the adjacent display unit.
In this way, the return display and the increase display of the first hold icon at the timing when the last (100th) variation effect in the specific game state ends and the first variation effect in the normal game state starts are non-animation. Since it is displayed, it is displayed as an increase (return) as compared with the increase display when the number of special symbol reservations increases during the fluctuation effect (when the specific effect (SP reach effect) is not being executed) as shown in FIG. 42 and the like. Display) time is shortened.

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

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 20th frame after the start of the change display and the decrease display of the second hold icon (510th frame from the start of the previous variation effect). At this timing, the change display and the decrease display of the second hold icon end.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51 (h), in the image display device 70, the second hold icon H21 moved from the first display unit 70D1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C, and the icon TH is located. At the same time, the second hold icons H22 to H24 moved from the second display unit 70D2 to the fourth display unit 70D4 are located at the center of the adjacent display unit, and the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped.

The timing of T10 is the timing of the 10th frame after the change display and the decrease display of the second hold icon are completed (520th frame from the start of the previous variation effect). At this timing, scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51 (i), in the image display device 70, following the scrolling of the effect symbol 70a in the left variable display area, the scroll of the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area ( Downward movement) is started.

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

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

In addition, when the number of 1st special figure hold (U1) increases during the specific game state, the increase display of the 1st hold icon waits (restricts) for execution, while the output of the start opening winning signal waits (restricts). Since it is not restricted), the progress of the game can be quickly and appropriately recognized from the outside of the game machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable display is started, the effect symbol 70a is reduced and then the scrolling is started. However, the effect performed before the scrolling is started is not limited to the reduced display and is appropriately used. Can be set. For example, it may be an effect of operating in the direction opposite to the scroll direction, or a predetermined operation of the character image (moving the arm of the character, changing the expression of the character, etc.) using the effect symbol 70a to which the character image is added. It may be an effect to be performed, an effect in which the effect symbol 70a sways from side to side, an effect in which an effect image of the effect symbol 70a is added, or an effect in which the effect symbol 70a is enlarged and displayed.

(Specific example where the start opening prize occurred at the same frame update timing as the frame update timing when the start command was received)
A specific example in which a start opening prize is generated at the same frame update timing as the frame update timing at which the start command is received will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 53. 52 is a timing chart in which a start opening prize is generated at the same frame update timing as the frame update timing in which the start command is received, and FIGS. 53 (a) to 53 (e) are FIGS. 52 (a) to (e). It is a figure which shows the production example corresponding to e).
Although the illustration of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is omitted here, the display of the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 is shown. Is basically displayed in the same manner as the first special figure reserved number display area 70E and the second special figure reserved number display area 70F.

First, the timing of T0 is the timing of the 17th frame after the staging symbol 70a is stopped and displayed. At this timing, the stop display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53A, in the image display device 70, the effect symbols 70a and the special effect symbol TZ of “4”, “6”, and “8” indicating the loss are stopped and displayed. There is. Further, "2" is displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E, and "0" is displayed in the second special figure reserved number display area 70F. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1, the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2, and the icon TH is not displayed. It is in a state.

At the timing of T1, the sub CPU 130a receives a start command (variation pattern designation command, effect symbol designation command, special symbol storage designation command, etc.), and at the timing of T2, which is the same frame, the game is played at the first start port 45. When the ball wins, the start port winning signal is output from the external information output terminal CN2 of the external information output terminal board 90 for 100 ms.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), at this timing, the image display device 70 continues to display the stop display of the effect symbol 70a, so that the display is displayed in the first special figure hold number display area 70E. The change of the first reserved digit, and the movement (shift) of the first reserved icon (CD icon) H11 displayed on the first display unit 70B1 toward the icon display area 70C are also the second display unit. The movement (shift) of the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 displayed on the 70B2 toward the first display unit 70B1 is also not started.

The timing of T4 is the timing at which the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol) by the normal variation pattern is started (20th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special effect symbol TZ, the change display of the first hold icon by animation to the icon, and the reduction display by animation of the first hold icon are started.
Since the start command is received and the game ball is won in the same frame, the reduction display of the first reserved number by non-animation is not performed. That is, since the number of special figure holdings has increased before the drawing of the reduced holding numbers is started, the reduction display of the first holding numbers by non-animation is not performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), in the image display device 70, the display of the first reserved number "2" displayed in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E continues. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 displayed on the first display unit 70B1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display area 70C, and is displayed on the second display unit 70B2. 1 The hold icon (CD icon) H12 starts moving (shifting) toward the first display unit 70B1. Further, the reduced display is started in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol), and the special effect symbol TZ starts scrolling.

At the timing of T5, the increase display of the first hold icon for the winning at the timing of T1 and the output of the generation notification sound which is the notification sound when the icon is generated are started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), in the image display device 70, the first hold icon H11 moved from the first display unit 70B1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C, and the icon TH is located. At the same time, the first hold icon H12 moved from the second display unit 70B2 is located at the center of the first display unit 70B1, and the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H13 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2 in an extremely small size to start the enlarged display, and the output of the first generation notification sound (picot) from the voice output device 9 is started. To.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 10th frame after the increase display of the first hold icon is started (the 50th frame after the staging symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon ends, and the output of the first generation notification sound ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53 (e), in the image display device 70, the enlarged display of the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 ends and is displayed in a normal size. To. Further, scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area is started.

In this way, when the start command is received and the game ball is won in the same frame, the hold number is not reduced and the hold icon is changed to the icon and the hold icon is reduced. By doing so, the player can be made to recognize the number of special symbol reservations even during the execution of the change display and the decrease display of the hold icon, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the increase display of the hold icon when the game ball wins the start ports 45 and 47 in the waiting state, and when the game ball wins the start ports 45 and 47 in the variable effect. Although the execution time of the increase display is different from that of the increase display of the hold icon, the output time of the start opening winning signal is not different, so that the progress of the game is properly recognized from the outside of the game machine 1. It is possible.

Further, the display end timing of the hold icon, that is, the timing at which the decrease display is started and the start timing at which the start opening winning signal output end timing are different. Specifically, since the start opening winning signal output period is 100 ms and the frame switching process is performed every 33 ms, the display end timing of the hold icon and the start opening winning signal output end timing are always different timings. It has become. By doing so, the progress of the game can be appropriately recognized from the outside of the game machine 1.

In addition, the start timing of the start opening winning signal output is earlier than the display start timing of the hold icon. By doing so, the progress of the game (the game ball has won a prize at the starting port) can be quickly confirmed from the outside of the game machine 1.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the first generation notification sound is output for 10 frames, that is, for 330 ms, it is output longer than the output of the start opening winning signal having an output period of 100 ms. Since the output period of the second generation notification sound, the third generation notification sound, and the fourth generation notification sound is longer than that of the first generation notification sound, the second generation notification sound, the third generation notification sound, and the fourth generation notification sound are generated. It can be said that the notification sound is also output longer than the output of the start opening winning signal.

Further, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types (CD icon, blue character icon, red character icon) as display modes of the hold icon at the time of winning, but only one type is output of the start opening winning signal. .. By doing so, while improving the interest of the game by showing the degree of expectation etc. by the display mode of the hold icon, since there are no multiple types of output modes of the start opening winning signal, the progress of the game ( It is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to recognize from the outside of the game machine 1 that the game ball has won a prize at the starting port).

(Timing chart of each fluctuation effect)
FIG. 54 is a timing chart of each variation effect. Specifically, FIG. 54 (a) is a timing chart of the variation effect pattern 1, FIG. 54 (b) is a timing chart of the variation effect pattern 2, and FIG. 54 (c) is a variation effect pattern 3. 54 (d) is a timing chart of the variation effect pattern 4, and FIG. 54 (e) is a timing chart of the variation effect pattern 9.

First, the timing chart of the variation effect pattern 1 shown in FIG. 54 (a) will be described.

At the timing of T0, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started. Then, all the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T1 after the fluctuation display (normal fluctuation) is performed for t1 seconds, and the effect symbols 70a are finally stopped and displayed at the timing T2 after the temporary stop display is performed (t2 seconds later). (t3 seconds), the variation effect ends.

Next, the timing chart of the variation effect pattern 2 shown in FIG. 54 (b) will be described.

At the timing of T10, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started. Then, all the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T11 after the fluctuation display (shortening fluctuation) is performed for t4 seconds, and the effect symbols 70a are displayed as the main stop at the timing T12 after the temporary stop display is performed (t5 seconds later). (t6 seconds), the variation effect ends.

Next, the timing chart of the variation effect pattern 3 shown in FIG. 54 (c) will be described.

At the timing of T20, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started. Then, the normal reach is started at the timing T21 after the fluctuation display for t7 seconds, and all the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T22 t8 seconds after the normal reach is started, and then t9 seconds after the temporary stop is displayed. At the timing T23 after the lapse, the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped and displayed (t10 seconds), and the variation effect ends.

Next, the timing chart of the variation effect pattern 4 shown in FIG. 54 (d) will be described.

At the timing of T30, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started. Then, the normal reach is started at the timing T31 after the variable display is performed for t11 seconds, and the normal reach is developed from the normal reach to the SP reach at the timing T32 after the lapse of t12 seconds after the start of the normal reach, and the SP reach is started. After that, all the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T33, and the effect symbols 70a are finally stopped and displayed at the timing T34 t14 seconds after the temporary stop display (t15 seconds), and the variation effect ends.

Next, the timing chart of the variation effect pattern 9 shown in FIG. 54 (e) will be described.

At the timing of T40, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started. Then, the normal reach is started at the timing T41 after the variable display is performed for t16 seconds, and the normal reach is developed from the normal reach to the SP reach at the timing T42 after the lapse of t17 seconds after the start of the normal reach, and the SP reach is started. After that, all the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing T43, but the revival effect is started at the timing T44 t19 seconds after the temporary stop display.
When the revival effect is started, the central effect symbol 70a starts the variable display again. Then, at the timing T45, all the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed again, and at the timing T46 after t21 seconds have elapsed from the temporary stop display, the effect symbol 70a is finally stopped and displayed (t22 seconds), and the variation effect ends. ..

In the timing chart of each variation effect shown in FIG. 54, the execution time (t2, t5, t9, t14, t21) of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a and the execution of the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a. Although specific numerical values are not shown for the time (t3, t6, t10, t15, t22), the execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a is t5 (temporary stop of the variable effect pattern 2). Display) <t2 (temporary stop display of variable effect pattern 1) <t9 (temporary stop display of variable effect pattern 3) <t14 (temporary stop display of variable effect pattern 4), t21 (temporary stop display of variable effect pattern 9) The execution time becomes longer in the order of, and the execution time of the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a is t3 (main stop display of the variable effect pattern 2) = t6 (main stop display of the variable effect pattern 1) = t10 (variation). It is assumed that the main stop display of the effect pattern 3) = t15 (main stop display of the variable effect pattern 4) = t22 (main stop display of the variable effect pattern 9).

Further, t14, t19 and t21 may have the same execution time or different execution times, but at least t14, t19 and t21 have longer execution times than t2, t5 and t9. Just do it.

Further, although the timing chart of the variable effect pattern in which the SPSP reach effect, the resurrection fanning effect, and the re-lottery effect is executed is not explained, the main stop of the effect symbol 70a in the variable effect pattern in which the SPSP reach effect is executed. The execution time of the temporary stop display before the display is the same as the execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a in the variable effect pattern in which the SP reach effect is executed. , The execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a in the variable effect pattern in which the re-lottery effect is executed is before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a in the variable effect pattern in which the revival effect is executed. It is assumed that the time is the same as the execution time of the temporary stop display.

That is, the execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a according to the type of the variation effect pattern in the present embodiment is the variation effect pattern 2 (shortened variation effect) <variation effect pattern 1 (normal variation effect) < The variable effect pattern 3 (normal reach effect) <variable effect pattern 4 to 13 (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, revival effect, revival fanning effect, re-lottery effect) are longer in this order. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the execution time of the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a in the present embodiment is the same regardless of the variable effect pattern. By doing so, even if the execution time of the temporary stop display of the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a differs depending on the variable effect pattern, the effect symbol 70a can be stopped and displayed at least for a certain period of time or more, so that a jackpot determination can be made. It is possible to prevent the stop display of the staging symbol 70a, which is the result of the above, from becoming difficult to see.

(Example of staging of variable staging pattern 1)
FIG. 54 (a) and FIG. 55 will be used to describe an example of the effect when the “variation effect pattern 1” is determined in the above-mentioned variation effect start process.

Further, in the effect example described with reference to FIGS. 54 (a) and 55, the “blue character icon” is determined as the final icon mode in the above-mentioned icon change effect determination process, and the “scenario 02” is used as the change scenario. It is a variation effect (variation effect pattern 1) that has been determined and the "design action change pattern 01" is determined as the hold icon change pattern in the above-mentioned icon display mode update process.

At the timing T0, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), the variable display of all the staging symbols 70a is started, and the variable display of the special staging symbol TZ is also started. Further, "1" is displayed as a reserved number in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E, and "0" is displayed as a reserved number in the second special figure reserved number display area 70F.

After that, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), the effect symbol 70a of "3" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display area on the left side, and then "" is displayed in the variable display area on the right side as shown in FIG. 55 (c). The effect symbol 70a of "4" is temporarily stopped and displayed.

Then, in the timing T1, the effect symbol 70a of "change" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the central variation display area, and an effect like lightning is emitted from the change symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the center variation display area of the first display unit 70B1. When it appears toward the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 and hits, the display mode of the first hold icon H11 changes from the CD icon to the blue character icon as shown in FIG. 55 (d).

Here, the staging symbol 70a is in a state in which all the staging symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed, but the special staging symbol TZ is not temporarily stopped and is continuously displayed in a variable manner.

As shown in FIG. 55 (e), the change symbol displayed temporarily stopped in the central variable display area changes to "5", and the staging symbol 70a is a combination of "3", "5", and "4" to display the temporary stop. Is continued.

Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (f), it is notified that the main stop display is obtained by performing an action (operation, display) such that the swaying effect symbol 70a stops swaying and the effect symbol 70a shines. ing.

At the timing T2, the staging symbol 70a becomes the main stop display, the special staging symbol TZ also becomes the stop display, and the variable staging ends (see FIG. 55 (g)). Here, since the variation effect is completed, the icon (CD icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is erased.

In this way, by performing an action (operation, display) such that the effect symbol 70a shines when switching from the temporary stop display to the main stop display, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the main stop display has been made. ing.
It should be noted that such actions (operations, displays) are not limited to those that shine. For example, it may be one that grows once and then returns to the original size, or if it is a symbol with a character, the character may move (pose, etc.).

(Example of effect of variable effect pattern 2)
FIG. 54 (b) and FIG. 56 will be used to describe an example of the effect when the "variation effect pattern 2" is determined in the above-mentioned variation effect start process.

As shown in FIG. 56 (a), the variable display of all the staging symbols 70a is started, and the variable display of the special staging symbol TZ is also started. Further, "4" is displayed as a reserved number in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E, and "0" is displayed as a reserved number in the second special figure reserved number display area 70F.

After the variable display is performed at a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 56B, all the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed at substantially the same time.

Here, the staging symbol 70a is in a state in which all the staging symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed, but the special staging symbol TZ is not temporarily stopped and is continuously displayed in a variable manner.

Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), it is notified that the main stop display is obtained by performing an action (operation, display) such that the swaying effect symbol 70a stops swaying and the effect symbol 70a shines. ing.

After that, the effect symbol 70a becomes the main stop display, the special effect symbol TZ also becomes the stop display, and the variation effect ends (see FIG. 56 (d). Here, since the variation effect has ended, the icon display is concerned. The icon (CD icon) TH displayed in the area 70C is erased.

(Example of effect of variable effect pattern 3)
An example of the effect when the "variation effect pattern 3" is determined in the above-mentioned variation effect start processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 (c) and 57.

At the timing T20, as shown in FIG. 57 (a), the variable display of all the staging symbols 70a is started, and the variable display of the special staging symbol TZ is also started. Further, "0" is displayed as a reserved number in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E, and "0" is displayed as a reserved number in the second special figure reserved number display area 70F.

After that, the effect symbol 70a of "3" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation display area on the left side, and then the effect symbol 70a of "3" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation display area on the right side. Is started (see FIG. 57 (b)).

Here, the effect symbols 70a on the left and right sides are temporarily stopped and displayed, but the special effect symbol TZ is not temporarily stopped, and all the special effect symbols TZ are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

Then, at the timing T22, the effect symbol 70a of "1" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the central variable display area, so that the normal reach ends (see FIG. 57 (c)).

Here, the staging symbol 70a is in a state in which all the staging symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed, but the special staging symbol TZ is not temporarily stopped and is continuously displayed in a variable manner.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (d), it is notified that the main stop display is obtained by performing an action (operation, display) such that the shaking of the staging symbol 70a is stopped and the staging symbol 70a is shining. ing.

After that, the staging symbol 70a becomes the main stop display, the special staging symbol TZ also becomes the stop display, and the variable staging ends (see FIG. 57 (e)). Here, since the variation effect is completed, the icon (CD icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is erased.

In this way, when the effect symbol 70a indicating that the normal reach is performed and the effect is lost is displayed as a final stop, the center effect symbol 70a stops at the effect symbol 70a that is offset by a plurality of symbols from the left and right side effect symbols 70a. do. It should be noted that one symbol may be used instead of a plurality of symbols.

(Example of effect of variable effect pattern 4)
FIG. 54 (d), FIG. 58, and FIG. 59 will be used to describe an example of the effect when the “variation effect pattern 4” is determined in the above-mentioned variation effect start process.

At the timing T30, as shown in FIG. 58A, the variable display of all the staging symbols 70a is started, and the variable display of the special staging symbol TZ is also started. Further, "1" is displayed as a reserved number in the first special figure reserved number display area 70E, and "0" is displayed as a reserved number in the second special figure reserved number display area 70F.

After that, the effect symbol 70a of "2" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation display area on the left side, and then the effect symbol 70a of "2" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation display area on the right side. Is started (see FIG. 58 (b)).

Here, the effect symbols 70a on the left and right sides are temporarily stopped and displayed, but the special effect symbol TZ is not temporarily stopped, and all the special effect symbols TZ are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

Then, at the timing T32, when developing (shifting) from the normal reach to the SP reach, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), after displaying the whiteout (or blackout), the result is shown in FIG. 58 (d). As shown, the effect symbol 70a that was temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach state is reduced and moved to the upper left end, and the character image C1 and the image in which a plurality of effect symbols 70a are rotated are displayed. Is started.

When the SP reach is developed, the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D are erased.

After that, as shown in FIG. 58 (e), one staging symbol 70a (here, "3") indicating that the staging symbol 70a is lost is stopped from among the plurality of rotating staging symbols 70a, and the SP reach is increased. finish.

Then, at the timing T23, when the SP reach ends, a whiteout (or blackout) display is performed as shown in FIG. 58 (f), and then the SP reach is performed as shown in FIG. 59 (a). In addition to returning to the effect symbol 70a of the size displayed before, the temporary stop display is performed at the center of the display unit of the image display device 70.

Here, the staging symbol 70a is in a state in which all the staging symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed, but the special staging symbol TZ is not temporarily stopped and is continuously displayed in a variable manner.

Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), it is notified that the main stop display is obtained by performing an action (operation, display) such that the shaking of the staging symbol 70a is stopped and the staging symbol 70a is shining. ing.

After that, the staging symbol 70a becomes the main stop display, the special staging symbol TZ also becomes the stop display, and the variable staging ends (see FIG. 59 (c)). Here, since the variation effect is completed, the icon (blue character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

In this way, when the SP reach (SPSP reach) is performed and the staging symbol 70a indicating that the staging is lost is displayed as a final stop, unlike the case of the normal reach, the staging symbol 70a in the center is the staging symbol 70a on the left and right sides. It stops at the staging symbol 70a, which is offset by one symbol.

When the whiteout (or blackout) display is performed, the special effect symbol TZ is also displayed, but it may be displayed. Further, when the special effect symbol TZ is displayed on a display device other than the image display device 70, it may not be displayed.

Further, the first hold icon display area 70B, the icon display area 70C, and the second hold icon display area 70D may also be displayed. Further, if the display other than the image display device 70 also displays the first hold icon display area 70B, the icon display area 70C, and the second hold icon display area 70D, it may not be displayed.

(Example of effect of variable effect pattern 9)
An example of the effect when the “variation effect pattern 9” is determined in the above-mentioned variation effect start processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 (e) and 58 to 60.

At the timing T40, as shown in FIG. 58A, the variable display of all the staging symbols 70a is started, and the variable display of the special staging symbol TZ is also started.

After that, the effect symbol 70a of "2" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation display area on the left side, and then the effect symbol 70a of "2" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation display area on the right side. Is started (see FIG. 58 (b)).

Here, the effect symbols 70a on the left and right sides are temporarily stopped and displayed, but the special effect symbol TZ is not temporarily stopped, and all the special effect symbols TZ are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

Then, at the timing T42, when developing (shifting) from the normal reach to the SP reach, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), after displaying the whiteout (or blackout), the result is shown in FIG. 58 (d). As shown, the effect symbol 70a that was temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach state is reduced and moved to the upper left end, and the character image C1 and the image in which a plurality of effect symbols 70a are rotated are displayed. Is started.

When the SP reach is developed, the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D are erased.

After that, as shown in FIG. 58 (e), one staging symbol 70a (here, "3") indicating that the staging symbol 70a is lost is stopped from among the plurality of rotating staging symbols 70a, and the SP reach is increased. finish.

Then, at the timing T43, when the SP reach ends, a whiteout (or blackout) display is performed as shown in FIG. 58 (f), and then the SP reach is performed as shown in FIG. 59 (a). In addition to returning to the effect symbol 70a of the size displayed before, the temporary stop display is performed at the center of the display unit of the image display device 70.

Here, the staging symbol 70a is in a state in which all the staging symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed, but the special staging symbol TZ is not temporarily stopped and is continuously displayed in a variable manner.

Then, as shown in FIG. 60A, an operation promotion image BG that prompts the operation of the effect button 17 is displayed when the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and displayed.

At the timing T44, when the effect button 17 is operated or the operation effective time of the effect button 17 has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), the movable effect member 73 is moved and a temporary stop display is displayed. After the effect symbol 70a that has been displayed is changed and displayed again (after the resurrection effect), the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit.

After that, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit, whiteout (or blackout) is displayed as shown in FIG. 60 (c), and then enlarged as shown in FIG. 60 (d). The displayed effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and displayed at the center of the display unit of the image display device 70.

Here, the staging symbol 70a is in a state in which all the staging symbols 70a are temporarily stopped and displayed, but the special staging symbol TZ is not temporarily stopped and is continuously displayed in a variable manner.

Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (e), the temporary stop display is continuously performed while returning the effect symbol 70a to the normal size.

Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (f), it is notified that the main stop display is obtained by performing an action (operation, display) such that the shaking of the staging symbol 70a is stopped and the staging symbol 70a is shining. ing.

After that, the staging symbol 70a becomes the main stop display, the special staging symbol TZ also becomes the stop display, and the variable staging ends (see FIG. 60 (g)). Here, since the variation effect is completed, the icon (blue character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern 1 and 2) in which the effect symbol 70a indicating that the effect symbol 70a is lost without reaching is finally stopped and displayed, and the variation that becomes SP reach and SPSP reach. The execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a is different between the effect patterns (variable effect patterns 4 to 13). Specifically, the variable staging patterns (variable staging patterns 4 to 13) that are SP reach and SPSP reach do not reach, and the staging pattern 70a showing a loss is displayed as a stop display (variable staging pattern 1). The execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a is longer than that of 2).

Further, in the present embodiment, the SP reach and the SPSP reach may be subjected to a resurrection effect (revival fanning effect) and a re-lottery effect, so that a variable effect pattern in which the resurrection effect and the re-lottery effect cannot be executed ( The execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a differs between the variable effect pattern 1 to 3) and the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 4 to 13) in which the revival effect or the re-lottery effect can be executed. In other words, there is.

In this way, during the temporary stop display, the execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbols 70a in the variable effect patterns 4 to 13 in which the effect (revival effect, re-lottery effect) may occur during the temporary stop display is set. By making it longer than the execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbols 70a in the variable effect patterns 1 to 3 in which the effect (revival effect, re-lottery effect) cannot occur, the player during the temporary stop display. It is possible to raise the expectation of the game and improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 1 and 2) in which the effect symbol 70a indicating that the effect symbol 70a is lost without reaching is finally stopped and displayed, and the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 1 and 2) and the SP reach and SPSP reach (variable effect pattern). The execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a is different between the variation effect patterns 4 to 13), but the output time of the special symbol confirmation signal is constant. By doing so, the variable state of the special symbol can be appropriately recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1 without misunderstanding the variable state of the special symbol.

Further, in the present embodiment, the staging pattern 70a indicating that the staging pattern 70a is lost without reaching is present as a variable staging pattern (variable staging pattern 1 and 2) indicating that the staging pattern 70a is stopped and the staging symbol 70a indicating that the staging pattern is a big hit. The execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a is different between the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern 8 to 13) to be stopped and displayed. Specifically, the staging pattern 70a indicating that the staging pattern 70a indicating that it is a big hit is a loss without reaching is not reached by the fluctuating staging pattern (variable staging patterns 8 to 13) that is displayed as a main stop. The execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a is longer than that of the variable effect patterns (variable effect patterns 1 to 3) to be displayed.

In this way, since the execution time of the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a indicating that it is a big hit is long, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment that the big hit has been achieved, and to improve the interest of the game. Is possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable effect pattern (variable effect patterns 4 to 13) having a longer execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a is the temporary stop before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a. The jackpot expectation is higher than that of the variable effect patterns (variable effect patterns 1 to 3) in which the display execution time is short.

In this way, since the jackpot winning expectation is shown even in the execution time of the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a, it is possible to pay attention to the latter half (just before the end) of the variable effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Will be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the revival effect and the re-lottery effect are performed by the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 3) that becomes the normal reach and the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 4 to 13) that becomes the SP reach (SPSP reach). The rate of execution is different. Specifically, the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 4 to 13) that becomes the SP reach (SPSP reach) executes the revival effect and the re-lottery effect rather than the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 3) that becomes the normal reach. The rate of doing is high.
Further, the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 4 to 13) that becomes the SP reach (SPSP reach) has a temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a than the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 3) that has the normal reach. Execution time is long.

In this way, in the variable effect pattern in which the execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a is long, the ratio of the revival effect and the re-lottery effect executed during the temporary stop display is higher. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the staging symbol 70a, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the resurrection effect (including the resurrection fanning effect), an effect of prompting the operation of the effect button 17 is executed during the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a, so that the variable effect becomes SP reach and SPSP reach. In other words, the pattern (variable effect pattern 4 to 13) is easier to execute the effect of prompting the operation of the effect button 17 during the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a than the variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern 3) in which the normal reach is achieved. You can also do it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable staging pattern (variable staging patterns 1 and 2) in which the staging symbol 70a indicating a loss without reaching is finally stopped and displayed is the SP reach and the SPSP reach, which is the variable staging pattern (variable). The icon change effect (design action change pattern 01) is more likely to be executed during the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a than the effect patterns 4 to 13).

Further, in the present embodiment, the staging pattern 70a indicating that the staging pattern 70a indicating that the staging pattern 70a is lost without reaching is a big hit in the fluctuating staging pattern (variable staging patterns 1 to 3) that is finally stopped and displayed. Is easier to execute the icon change effect (symbol action change pattern 01) while the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped, than the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern 8 to 13) that is displayed as a final stop.

In this way, the icon change effect (design action change pattern 01) is executed while the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable effect pattern with a low jackpot winning expectation than in the variable effect pattern with a high jackpot winning expectation. Since it is easy, even if the expectation of winning a big hit is low, the player can pay attention to the variable staging, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped, the special effect symbol TZ is not displayed temporarily. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately notify the player without misunderstanding the fluctuation state of the special symbol.

In the present embodiment, the temporary stop display is performed before the main stop display, but the temporary stop display may be performed without the temporary stop display. For example, in the case where the effect symbol 70a indicating that the game is lost without reaching is displayed in the final stop display during the time-saving game state, the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed as shown in FIG. From the state (see FIG. 61 (a)), the main stop may be displayed instead of the temporary stop display (see FIG. 61 (b)). Further, in the time-saving game state, the temporary stop display may be performed when the normal variation effect is executed, and the temporary stop display may not be performed when the shortened variation effect is executed. Further, in this way, when the temporary stop display is not performed, the action (operation, display) such that the effect symbol 70a performed at the time of the main stop display may be not performed.

That is, when the time-saving game state is in progress and the number of holdings is 0 or 1, the normal variation effect is executed. Therefore, the effect symbol 70a performs the temporary stop display, and when the execution time of the temporary stop display elapses, the effect is produced. After performing an action (operation, display) such that the symbol 70a shines, the main stop display is executed, but when the time-saving game state is in progress and the number of holdings is 2 or 3, the shortened variation effect is executed. Therefore, it can be said that the effect symbol 70a executes the temporary stop display and the main stop display without performing an action (operation, display) such that the effect symbol 70a shines.
Further, in the normal gaming state, the temporary stop display is displayed regardless of whether the normal variation effect (when the number of holds is 0 or 1) is executed or the shortened variation effect (when the number of holds is 2 or 3) is executed. Since it is executed, it is in the shortened game state and the shortened variation effect (the number of holds is 2) than when the shortened variation effect (when the number of holds is 2 or 3) is executed in the normal game state. Or, it can be said that the confirmation display (temporary stop display, main stop display) time is shorter when (3) is executed.

Further, in the variation pattern determination table of the present embodiment, when the number of reservations is 0 or 1, the normal variation effect is executed, and when the number of reservations is 2 or 3, the shortened variation effect is executed. However, regardless of the number of reservations, the normal variation effect and the shortened variation effect may be executed. Even in this case, when the number of holds is 0 or 1, it is easier to execute the normal variation effect than the shortened variation effect, and when the number of holds is 2 or 3, the shortened variation effect is executed rather than the normal variation effect. It should be easy to do.

Further, instead of deciding whether or not to execute the shortened variation effect depending on the number of holdings, it may be determined whether or not to execute the shortened variation effect depending on the gaming state. For example, in the time-saving game state, when the number of holds is 0 or 1, the shortened variation effect is executed, and when the number of holds is 2 or 3, the ultra-shortened variation effect whose variation time is shorter than the shortened variation effect is executed. In the case of a short-time game state, regardless of the number of holdings, if the reach is not reached, the shortened variation effect may be executed.

The execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a according to the type of the variation effect pattern in the present embodiment is the variation effect pattern 2 (shortened variation effect) <variation effect pattern 1 (normal variation effect) <variation effect. Pattern 3 (normal reach effect) <variable effect pattern 4 to 13 (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, revival effect, revival fanning effect, re-lottery effect) ~ 13 (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, revival effect, revival fanning effect, re-lottery effect) <Variable effect pattern 3 (normal reach effect) <Variable effect pattern 1 (normal variable effect) <Variable effect pattern 2 (shortened variable effect) ) May be longer in this order.

Further, in the present embodiment, if the variable effect of the same type (for example, the variable effect pattern 7 and the variable effect pattern 13), the effect symbol 70a is provisionally before the main stop display regardless of whether the effect is a big hit or a loss. The execution time of the stop display is the same, but it may be different depending on whether it is a big hit or a loss. The execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a in the case of a big hit may be longer than the execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display of the effect symbol 70a in the case of a loss. The reverse is also possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, the definite production for definitely announcing (notifying) that the revival effect will be a big hit is not regulated, but it may be regulated. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether or not the revival effect is executed first.

Further, even when the fixed effect is regulated, it may not be regulated during the temporary stop display when the resurrection effect is performed, or the final stop can be executed before the temporary stop display when the resurrection effect is performed, and the temporary stop is performed. It may be restricted only during display.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, but the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed. In this case, the execution time of the temporary stop display before the effect symbol 70a in the pseudo-continuous effect is changed again may be shorter than the execution time of the temporary stop display before the main stop display. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately notify the player without misunderstanding the fluctuation state of the special symbol.

When the pseudo-ream effect can be executed, the pseudo-ream effect is usually executed in a variable effect pattern with a high expectation of winning a big hit (because the number of executions tends to increase), so all provisional effects in the variable effect are tentative. Even when comparing the total execution time of the stop display, the variable effect pattern (variable effect patterns 8 to 13) in which the effect symbol 70a indicating that it is a big hit is actually stopped and displayed is a loss without reaching. The total execution time of the temporary stop display of the staging symbol 70a is likely to be longer than that of the fluctuating staging patterns (variable staging patterns 1 to 3) in which the staging symbol 70a shown is actually stopped and displayed.

In addition, since the ratio of executing the pseudo-continuous effect is high in the variable effect pattern with high expectation of winning a big hit (because the number of executions tends to be large), the larger the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect, the longer the execution time of the temporary stop display. It can be said that it has become. For example, if the number of times of the pseudo-continuous effect is 1, SP reach or SPSP reach is prevented, and if the number of times of execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is 2 or 3, SP reach or SPSP reach is executed. You can do it.
Further, the execution time of the temporary stop display may be longer when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed than when the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, and when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the temporary stop is temporarily stopped. The display execution time may be long.

Similarly, in the icon change effect, the display mode in which the jackpot winning expectation is high (for example, the red icon) is the temporary stop display rather than the display mode in which the jackpot winning expectation is low (for example, the blue icon). It can be said that the execution time is long.

Further, in the case of performing the pseudo-continuous effect, a special symbol (for example, "NEXT" symbol, "continuation" symbol) suggesting that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed when the temporary stop display before the effect symbol 70a is re-changed is performed. Etc.) may be displayed as a temporary stop.
Further, the execution time of the temporary stop display before the effect symbol 70a is re-variated may be longer or shorter as the number of re-variations increases, and the same execution time may be performed at any number of times. Good time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the icon change effect is provided as the look-ahead effect, but the present invention is not limited to the icon change effect. For example, it may be a character look-ahead effect in which a specific character is displayed over a plurality of variable effects, a chance eye effect in which a specific combination of effect symbols 70a is stopped and displayed over a plurality of variable effects, or an effect symbol 70a. The same color symbol effect may be used in which the color of the effect symbol 70a is different depending on the type of the pattern, and the effect symbol 70a of the same color is stopped and displayed over a plurality of variable effects.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect symbol 70a indicating that the normal reach is performed and the effect is lost is displayed as the main stop, the center effect symbol 70a is offset by a plurality of symbols from the left and right side effect symbols 70a. When the staging symbol 70a is set to stop at the symbol 70a and the SP reach (SPSP reach) is performed to indicate that the staging symbol 70a is lost, the staging symbol 70a in the center is 1 than the staging symbol 70a on the left and right sides. It was designed to stop at the staging symbol 70a that is offset by the symbol, but if the staging symbol 70a indicating that it is lost is displayed as a final stop regardless of the reach type, the center staging symbol 70a is the staging symbol on the left and right sides. It is also possible to stop at the staging symbol 70a which is deviated by one symbol or a plurality of symbols from 70a. In this case, when the effect symbol 70a indicating that the normal reach is performed and the result is lost is displayed as the main stop, the effect symbol 70a deviated by a plurality of symbols from one symbol is likely to stop, and the SP reach is achieved. When (SPSP reach) is performed and the effect symbol 70a indicating that the pattern is lost is displayed as a final stop, the effect symbol 70a deviated by one symbol from the plurality of symbols may be easily stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal reach, the revival effect and the re-lottery effect are not executed, but they may be executed. In this case, the SP reach and the SPSP reach may be easier to execute the revival effect and the re-lottery effect than the normal reach.

Further, in the present embodiment, the revival effect is executed, but the type of the revival effect is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, when all the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in a combination indicating that the effect is lost as a result of the SP reach effect, a predetermined effect (for example, an effect of displaying an operation promotion image, a movable effect member 73, etc.) ) Is performed, the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area is re-variated, and the effect may be developed into an SPSP reach effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect of operating the effect button 17 is performed in the revival effect, but there are cases where the effect of operating the effect button 17 is performed and the effect of operating the effect button 17 is not performed. You can do it. In this case, if it is a big hit, the revival effect of operating the effect button 17 may be easily executed. Further, in the case of a big hit, it may be easy to execute a revival effect in which the effect of operating the effect button 17 is not performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the special effect symbol TZ, even when the effect symbol 70a reaches the reach, all the special effect symbol TZ are variablely displayed without reaching the reach. However, the effect symbol 70a is used. It may be made to reach in the same way as.

In the present embodiment, the icon change effect is provided as the look-ahead effect, but the present invention is not limited to the icon change effect.

For example, a look-ahead sound effect that continuously outputs a look-ahead sound over a plurality of variable effects may be executed, or a background image may be changed from a normal background image to a special background image over a plurality of variable effects. At the same time, the BGM or the like may also perform a zone effect or the like that continuously outputs the sound of a special BGM or the like.

When the look-ahead sound effect or the zone effect is performed, the variable effect sound (variable sound, BGM, etc.) output when the normal variable effect is performed may not be output. When outputting the variable effect sound, it may be output at a volume lower than that of the sound in the look-ahead sound effect or the zone effect, or it may be output at an inaudible volume.

In addition, the sound in the look-ahead sound effect and the zone effect was output with priority over the variable effect sound, but when the reach effect is performed, the sound in the reach effect is output with priority. The sound in the sound effect or the zone effect may be output at a volume lower than that in the reach effect, or may be output at an inaudible volume. Further, when the reach effect is started, the look-ahead sound effect and the zone effect may end. Further, the look-ahead sound effect and the zone effect may not end (continue) in the normal reach, and may end in the SP reach (SPSP reach).

In addition, as for the sound in the look-ahead sound effect and the zone effect, the sound output in the variable effect that is the target of the look-ahead sound effect and the zone effect is output in the variable effect before the variable effect that is the target of the look-ahead sound effect and the zone effect. It may be changed from the sound to be played. In this case, the rate at which the sound changes may be different depending on the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. For example, it may be easy to change when the big hit winning expectation is high (it may be changed without fail), or it may be easy to change when the big hit winning expectation is low (always changed). good).

Further, it is sufficient to enable the same type (content) of variable effect to be executed regardless of whether or not the look-ahead sound effect or zone effect is executed.

In this embodiment, when the number of special symbol hold increases, the increase display of the hold icon is specified as a situation in which the execution is waited (restricted), while the output of the start opening winning signal is not waited (restricted). The example was during the execution of the production (SP reach production) and during the specific game state, but the number of special symbols held increases during the SPSP reach production, the full rotation reach production, and the display of the power recovery screen. Even in this case, the increase display of the hold icon may be waited (restricted) for execution, while the output of the start opening winning signal may not be waited (restricted).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the hold icon or the icon is displayed, the hold icon or the icon is not changed to swing or rotate from side to side, but the change operation is performed. You may try to do.

When performing the change operation in this way, the hold icon and the change operation of the icon may be performed in synchronization with each other. Further, when the icon is erased at the end of the variation effect, it may be erased while continuing the change operation.

Further, when the SP reach or the SPSP reach is executed, a dedicated music (BGM) different from the music (BGM) output by the time the SP reach or the SPSP reach is executed is output. good. That is, in this case, it can be said that the jackpot expectation is higher when a plurality of songs are output than when one song is output.

Further, the plurality of songs may include a song having no singing part (so-called instrumental song) and a song having a singing part, and when the jackpot expectation is high (for example, SPSP reach). It suffices to output a piece of music having a singing part in.

Also, when outputting a song with a certain singing part, there may be cases where the lyrics are displayed and cases where the lyrics are not displayed. The case where the lyrics are displayed is a big hit than the case where the lyrics are not displayed. Expectations should be high. In addition, the jackpot expectation may be suggested by the display mode (color, size, etc.) of the lyrics to be displayed.

Further, it may be possible to make it easier to output a music having a singing portion in the variable production in the high-accuracy time-shortening gaming state than in the variable production in the normal gaming state.

Further, when the variable effect is completed and the customer waiting effect is executed, the output of the music (BGM) output in the variable effect may be continued for a predetermined period even if the customer waiting effect is started (hereinafter). , "Remaining production"). In that case, when the execution of the SP reach or the SPSP reach is completed and the customer waiting effect is executed, the output of the music (BGM) may be stopped at the end of the variable effect. That is, it can be said that it is more difficult to perform the residual effect when a plurality of songs are output than when one song is output.

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In the conventional gaming machine, when the starting condition is satisfied, the determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. Then, when the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, and the variation display of the special symbol is executed based on the result of the determination, and when the variation display becomes the special result, the special game is executed. .. In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is enhanced by performing a variable effect of displaying the staging symbol in a variable manner according to any of a plurality of types of variable patterns by an image display means so as to correspond to the variable display of the special symbol. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-077287). However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the progress of the game cannot be appropriately recognized from the outside of the gaming machine.

As a first configuration for solving the above problems, a first control means (main CPU 110a) for controlling a game and a second control means (sub CPU 130a) for controlling an effect according to a command from the first control means. External information output means (external information output terminal board 90) for outputting a predetermined signal to an outside (information collecting device such as a hall computer) at a predetermined position on the back side of the game machine. Is provided, and the external information output means converts the electric wire insertion portion (electric wire insertion hole 1005c, 1006c) into a first state in which the electric wire can be inserted into the electric wire insertion portion and a second state in which the electric wire cannot be inserted. A plurality of external information output terminals (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000)) having a possible operation unit (operation units 1005a, 1006a) are provided, and the external information output terminals are connected to each other. It has a concave portion for connecting (first concave portion for connecting 1007, second concave portion for connecting 1008) and a convex portion (first convex portion for connecting 1002, second convex portion for connecting 1003), and has a first abnormality. When (for example, a magnetic error) occurs, an abnormal signal (security signal) is output to the outside via the external information output terminal, and when a second abnormality (for example, a full error) occurs, the external information output terminal is used. The second control means executes a first abnormality notification effect (magnetic error notification effect) for notifying that the first abnormality has occurred without outputting an abnormality signal to the outside via the above-mentioned second abnormality. When the second abnormality notification effect (full error notification effect) for notifying the occurrence is executed and the occurrence of the first abnormality and the occurrence of the second abnormality overlap, the first abnormality notification is performed rather than the second abnormality notification effect. I try to give priority to the production. By doing so, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

As a second configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, a first control means (main CPU 110a) for controlling a game and a second control means (sub CPU 130a) for controlling an effect according to a command from the first control means. A game machine including a sound output means (voice output device 9) capable of outputting a predetermined sound and an operation means (cross button 19) that can be operated by a player, and is on the back side of the game machine. An external information output means (external information output terminal plate 90) for outputting a predetermined signal to an outside (information collecting device such as a hall computer) is provided at a predetermined location, and the external information output means is an electric wire insertion portion ( It has an electric wire insertion hole 1005c, 1006c) and an operation unit (operation unit 1005a, 1006a) that can be converted into a first state in which an electric wire can be inserted into the electric wire insertion portion and a second state in which an electric wire cannot be inserted. A plurality of external information output terminals (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000)) are provided, and the external information output terminal is a recess for connecting the external information output terminals (first recess for connection 1007, for connection). The second concave portion 1008) and the convex portion (the first convex portion 1002 for connection, the second convex portion 1003 for connection), and when the first abnormality (for example, a magnetic error) occurs, the external information output. When an abnormal signal (security signal) is output to the outside via the terminal and a second abnormality (for example, a full error) occurs, the abnormal signal is output to the outside via the external information output terminal and the second control is performed. The means executes a first abnormality notification effect (magnetic error notification effect) for notifying that the first abnormality has occurred, and a second abnormality notification effect (full error notification effect) for notifying that the second abnormality has occurred. ) Is executed, and regardless of whether the first abnormality or the second abnormality occurs, the volume of the predetermined sound that can be output from the sound output means based on the operation of the operation means. It is possible to set the value to any of multiple volume values. By doing so, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

As a third configuration for solving the above problems, a first control means (main CPU 110a) for controlling the game and a second control means (sub CPU 130a) for controlling the effect in response to a command from the first control means. External information output means (external information output terminal plate 90) for outputting a predetermined signal to an outside (information collecting device such as a hall computer) at a predetermined location on the back side of the gaming machine. Is provided, and the external information output means converts the power supply insertion portion (electric wire insertion hole 1005c, 1006c) into a first state in which the electric wire can be inserted into the power supply insertion portion and a second state in which the electric wire cannot be inserted. A plurality of external information output terminals (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000)) having a possible operation unit (operation units 1005a, 1006a) are provided, and the external information output terminals are connected to each other. It has a concave portion for connecting (first concave portion for connecting 1007, second concave portion for connecting 1008) and a convex portion (first convex portion for connecting 1002, second convex portion for connecting 1003), and has a first abnormality. When (for example, a magnetic error) occurs, an abnormal signal (security signal) is output to the outside via the external information output terminal, and when a second abnormality (for example, an open error) occurs, the external information output terminal is used. When an abnormal signal is output to the outside via the above and a third abnormality (for example, an illegal winning error) occurs, an abnormal signal is output to the outside via the external information output terminal, and the first abnormality has occurred. The abnormal signal based on the occurrence of the first abnormality and the abnormal signal based on the occurrence of the second abnormality are output from external information output terminals different from each other, while the abnormal signal based on the occurrence of the first abnormality and the third abnormality. Is output from the same external information output terminal as the abnormal signal based on the occurrence of. By doing so, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, a first control board (main CPU 110a) for controlling the game and a second control means (sub CPU 130a) for controlling the effect in response to a command from the first control board. External information output means (external information output terminal board 90) for outputting a predetermined signal to an outside (information collecting device such as a hall computer) at a predetermined position on the back side of the game machine. Is provided, and the external information output means converts the electric wire insertion portion (electric wire insertion hole 1005c, 1006c) into a first state in which the electric wire can be inserted into the electric wire insertion portion and a second state in which the electric wire cannot be inserted. A plurality of external information output terminals (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000)) having a possible operation unit (operation units 1005a, 1006a) are provided, and the external information output terminals are connected to each other. It has a concave portion for connecting (first concave portion for connecting 1007, second concave portion for connecting 1008) and a convex portion (first convex portion for connecting 1002, second convex portion for connecting 1003), and has a special symbol. When the special symbol stops after the fluctuation, a stop signal (special symbol confirmation signal) is output to the outside via the external information output terminal, and a winning area (first start port 45, first) provided in the game area is output. 2 When a game ball wins a prize in the starting port 47, the large winning opening 50, and the general winning opening 43), a prize ball signal (for example, a prize ball signal) is output to the outside via the external information output terminal, and an abnormality (for example, a prize ball signal) is output. , Magnetic error, etc.), an external information output terminal (external information output terminal CN7) that outputs an abnormal signal (security signal) to the outside via the external information output terminal and outputs the prize ball signal. The external information output terminal (external information output terminal CN8) that outputs the abnormal signal is provided adjacent to the external information output terminal (external information output terminal CN8), while the external information output terminal (external information output terminal CN3) that outputs the stop signal and the abnormal signal are output. It is provided so as not to be adjacent to the external information output terminal (external information output terminal CN8). By doing so, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

As a fifth configuration for solving the above problems, a first control means (main CPU 110a) for controlling the game and a second control means (sub CPU 130a) for controlling the effect in response to a command from the first control means. External information output means (external information output terminal board 90) for outputting a predetermined signal to an outside (information collecting device such as a hall computer) at a predetermined position on the back side of the game machine. A ball tank (game ball storage unit 96) for storing the game ball is provided, and the external information output means is an electric wire insertion portion (electric wire insertion hole 1005c, 1006c) and an electric wire in the electric wire insertion portion. A plurality of external information output terminals (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9)) having an operation unit (operation units 1005a, 1006a) capable of converting into a first state in which an electric wire can be inserted and a second state in which an electric wire cannot be inserted. The external information output terminal is provided with a concave portion (first concave portion for connection 1007, second concave portion for connection 1008) for connecting the external information output terminals to each other, and a convex portion (first convex for connection). It has a unit 1002 and a second convex portion for connection 1003), and when an abnormality (for example, a magnetic error) occurs, an abnormality signal (security signal) is output to the outside via the external information output terminal. The ball tank is provided on one end side of the external information output means, and the external information output terminal for outputting the abnormal signal is provided on the other end side opposite to one end side of the external information output means. I am doing it. By doing so, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

As a sixth configuration for solving the above problems, a predetermined control means (main CPU 110a) for controlling the game and a predetermined display means (image display device 70) in response to a command from the first control means. After performing variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols (effect symbols) in the display area, a confirmation display (temporary stop display, main stop display) for displaying all the decorative symbols in the predetermined display area in a confirmable state is displayed. In a gaming machine equipped with a second control means (sub CPU 130a) capable of executing a variable effect to be performed, a predetermined signal is output to an external (information collecting device such as a hall computer) at a predetermined location on the back side of the gaming machine. An external information output means (external information output terminal plate 90) is provided, and the external information output means has a wire insertion portion (electric wire insertion holes 1005c, 1006c) and a first wire capable of inserting an electric wire into the wire insertion portion. It is provided with a plurality of external information output terminals (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000)) having an operation unit (operation units 1005a, 1006a) capable of converting one state into a second state in which an electric wire cannot be inserted. The external information output terminals include a concave portion (first concave portion for connection 1007, second concave portion for connection 1008) for connecting the external information output terminals to each other, and a convex portion (first convex portion for connection 1002, connection). When the special symbol is stopped after the special symbol is changed with the second convex portion 1003), a stop signal (special symbol confirmation signal) is output to the outside via the external information output terminal, and the above is described. The variable effect includes a first variable effect (for example, a variable effect pattern 4) that has a reach suggesting the possibility of executing a special game, and a second variable effect (for example, a variable effect pattern 1) that does not perform the reach. The execution time of the confirmation display of the decorative symbol is different between the case of performing the first variation effect and the case of performing the second variation effect, but the output time of the stop signal seems to be the same. I have to. By doing so, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

As a seventh configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, the first control means (main CPU 110a) for controlling the game and the determination information that the special game determination as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is not executed. In a gaming machine provided with a storage means (main RAM 110c) for storing as a hold storage and a second control means (sub CPU 130a) capable of executing a variation effect in response to a command from the first control means. An external information output means (external information output terminal plate 90) for outputting a predetermined signal to an outside (information collecting device such as a hall computer) is provided at a predetermined position on the back side of the external information output means. An electric wire insertion portion (electric wire insertion hole 1005c, 1006c) and an operation unit (operation unit 1005a, 1006a) that can be converted into a first state in which an electric wire can be inserted into the electric wire insertion portion and a second state in which an electric wire cannot be inserted. A plurality of external information output terminals (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000)) are provided, and the external information output terminal is a recess (first concave portion for connection) for connecting the external information output terminals to each other. 1007, second convex portion for connection 1008) and a convex portion (first convex portion for connection 1002, second convex portion for connection 1003), and when a game ball wins a prize at the starting port, the external information output. The winning signal (starting opening winning signal) can be output to the outside via the terminal, and the holding icon corresponding to the holding storage can be displayed, and the starting opening in the customer waiting state in which the variable effect and the special game are not executed. The execution period of the increase display of the hold icon based on the prize of the game ball to the start port during the execution of the variation effect is longer than the execution period of the increase display of the hold icon based on the prize of the game ball to. The output time of the winning signal based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port during the customer waiting state in which the variation effect and the special game are not executed for a long time, and the game ball to the start port during the execution of the variation effect. The output time of the winning signal based on the winning of is the same. By doing so, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

As an eighth configuration for solving the above problem, the first control means (main CPU 110a) for controlling the game and the determination information that the special game determination as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is not executed. In a gaming machine provided with a storage means (main RAM 110c) for storing as a hold storage and a second control means (sub CPU 130a) for controlling an effect in response to a command from the first control means, the back surface of the gaming machine. An external information output means (external information output terminal plate 90) for outputting a predetermined signal to an outside (information collecting device such as a hall computer) is provided at a predetermined position on the side, and the external information output means inserts an electric wire. Units (electric wire insertion holes 1005c, 1006c), operation units (operation units 1005a, 1006a) that can be converted into a first state in which an electric wire can be inserted into the electric wire insertion portion and a second state in which an electric wire cannot be inserted. The external information output terminal is provided with a plurality of external information output terminals (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000)), and the external information output terminal is a recess for connecting the external information output terminals to each other (connecting first recess 1007, It has a second convex portion for connection 1008) and a convex portion (first convex portion for connection 1002, second convex portion for connection 1003), and when a game ball wins a prize at the starting port, the external information output terminal is used. A winning signal (starting opening winning signal) can be output to the outside via the device, and a holding icon corresponding to the holding storage can be displayed. When the game ball wins in the mouth, after the output of the winning signal based on the first winning is finished, the output of the winning signal based on the next winning is started, while the increase display of the holding icon based on the first winning. Before the end of, the increase display of the hold icon based on the next prize is started. By doing so, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

As a ninth configuration for solving the above problem, the first control means (main CPU 110a) for controlling the game and the determination information that the special game determination as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is not executed. In a gaming machine provided with a storage means (main RAM 110c) for storing as a hold storage and a second control means (sub CPU 130a) for controlling an effect in response to a command from the first control means, the back surface of the gaming machine. An external information output means (external information output terminal plate 90) for outputting a predetermined signal to an outside (information collecting device such as a hall computer) is provided at a predetermined position on the side, and the external information output means inserts an electric wire. Units (electric wire insertion holes 1005c, 1006c), operation units (operation units 1005a, 1006a) that can be converted into a first state in which an electric wire can be inserted into the electric wire insertion portion and a second state in which an electric wire cannot be inserted. The external information output terminal is provided with a plurality of external information output terminals (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000)), and the external information output terminal is a recess for connecting the external information output terminals to each other (connecting first recess 1007, It has a second convex portion for connection 1008) and a convex portion (first convex portion for connection 1002, second convex portion for connection 1003), and when a game ball wins a prize at the starting port, the external information output terminal is used. A winning signal (starting opening winning signal) can be output to the outside via the system, and a holding icon corresponding to the holding storage can be displayed, and a predetermined game status (SP reach, SPSP reach, jackpot game, power recovery screen) can be displayed. When the game ball wins a prize at the starting port (during display, etc.), the hold icon is not displayed and the winning signal is output. By doing so, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

As a tenth configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, the first control means (main CPU 110a) for controlling the game and the determination information that the special game determination as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is not executed. In a gaming machine provided with a storage means (main RAM 110c) for storing as a hold storage and a second control means (sub CPU 130a) for controlling an effect in response to a command from the first control means, the back surface of the gaming machine. An external information output means (external information output terminal plate 90) for outputting a predetermined signal to an outside (information collecting device such as a hall computer) is provided at a predetermined position on the side, and the external information output means inserts an electric wire. Units (electric wire insertion holes 1005c, 1006c), operation units (operation units 1005a, 1006a) that can be converted into a first state in which an electric wire can be inserted into the electric wire insertion portion and a second state in which an electric wire cannot be inserted. The external information output terminal is provided with a plurality of external information output terminals (external information output terminals CN2 to CN9 (1000)), and the external information output terminal is a recess for connecting the external information output terminals to each other (connecting first recess 1007, It has a second convex portion for connection 1008) and a convex portion (first convex portion for connection 1002, second convex portion for connection 1003), and when a game ball wins a prize at the starting port, the external information output terminal is used. It is possible to output a winning signal (starting opening winning signal) to the outside via the system and display a holding icon corresponding to the holding storage, and based on one winning, the end timing of the output period of the winning signal and the holding icon. It is different from the end timing of the display of. By doing so, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately recognize the progress of the game from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

The "confirmation display" includes a temporary stop display, a main stop display, a temporary stop display only, a main stop display only, and the like.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, but can also be used for a rotating cylinder type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for a ball game machine and an arrange ball game machine.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is to shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of all jackpot games, but the gaming ball passes through a specific area in a specific round game of the jackpot game. If this is the case, the gaming machine may be used to shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is completed.

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

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

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

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

1 Pachinko machine 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b main ROM
110c main RAM
130 Staging control board 130a Sub CPU
130b sub ROM
130c sub RAM
90 External information output terminal board 1000 External information output terminal 70 Image display device 70a Directional design TZ Special production design

Claims (1)

The first control board that controls the game,
A second control means for controlling the effect in response to a command from the first control board,
In a gaming machine equipped with
An external information output means for outputting a predetermined signal to the outside is provided at a predetermined position on the back side of the gaming machine.
The external information output means is
A case main body, an electric wire insertion portion formed in the case main body, an operation unit that can be converted into a first state in which an electric wire can be inserted into the electric wire insertion portion, and a second state in which an electric wire cannot be inserted. Equipped with multiple external information output terminals,
The external information output terminal is
It has a concave portion and a convex portion for connecting the external information output terminals to each other.
When a game ball wins a prize at the starting port, a starting port winning signal that can identify the winning of the starting port is output to the outside via the external information output terminal.
When the special symbol is stopped after the special symbol is changed, a stop signal capable of specifying the stop of the special symbol is output to the outside via the external information output terminal.
When a game ball wins a prize in a prize area provided in the game area, a prize ball signal capable of specifying the number of prize balls is output to the outside via the external information output terminal.
When an abnormality occurs, an abnormal signal that can identify the external abnormality is output via the external information output terminal.
The external information output terminal that outputs the prize ball signal and the external information output terminal that outputs the abnormal signal are provided adjacent to each other, while the external information output terminal that outputs the stop signal and the abnormal signal are output. It is provided without being adjacent to the external information output terminal ,
The operation unit is
The first operation unit and
The case body is composed of a second operation unit whose height from the bottom surface is different from that of the first operation unit.
The maximum operation amount of the first operation unit and the maximum operation amount of the second operation unit are the same.
The operation surface of the first operation unit is provided with continuous unevenness.
The operation surface of the second operation unit is provided with continuous unevenness.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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