JP7171050B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been provided a gaming machine that enhances a player's sense of anticipation for a big win and enhances interest by performing an effect of changing images such as a pending icon. For example, Patent Literature 1 below discloses a gaming machine that executes a pending change effect that suggests that the reliability of the jackpot has increased by changing the mode of the pending symbols.

JP 2019-24710 A

However, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 cannot sufficiently attract the interest of players, and further improvements have been demanded.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently attracting the interest of a player and realizing further improvement in the amusement of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention provided to solve the above-mentioned problems comprises privilege determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege, and effect control means for executing an effect according to the determination result of the privilege determination means. , display means for displaying an image corresponding to the effect, and light emitting means capable of emitting light according to the effect, and the effect control means controls the display means to display an image in a predetermined display mode at a predetermined position of the display means. display of a specific image, display of effect images including a first effect image and a second effect image, and a change effect of changing the display mode of the effect image, wherein the change effect is the specific image wherein the change effect includes a first change effect corresponding to the first effect image and a second change effect corresponding to the second effect image with the light emission of the light emitting means. and, when the light emitting means emits light in different modes according to the display mode of the effect image, and the specific image is displayed at the first position of the display means, the player is informed of the first effect image. It is possible to execute the first changing effect after executing the first suggesting effect to expect change, and when the specific image is displayed at a second position different from the first position, it is different from the first suggesting effect. It is possible to execute the second changing effect after executing a second suggesting effect, which is a effect and causes the player to expect a change in the second effect image, and during execution of the second suggesting effect, the specific image and the However, the predetermined image is not displayed during execution of the first suggestive effect, and the predetermined image is displayed while the specific image is displayed at the second position. The mode can be changed from the start of display to the end of display .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to make the player pay attention to changes in the position of the specific image while impressing the player with the specific image as a special icon. Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, since the light emitting means emits light in different modes according to the difference in the position where the specific image is displayed, it becomes easier to sensuously recognize that the change effect or result effect to be executed is different. . As a result, the gaming machine of the present invention can further enhance the presentation effect and enhance the interest of the game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently attracting the interest of a player and further improving the interest in the game.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a figure which shows the large prize-winning opening and the 2nd starting opening which were provided in the right side game area. It is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the big-hit determination table of a big-hit lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a special design determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a setting data table at the time of a jackpot game completion. It is a diagram showing an example of a special electric accessary product operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special winning opening opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the advance determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding a normal design and a starting movable piece. 4 is a diagram showing an example of various storage areas of a main RAM; FIG. It is a figure which shows the main process in a 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 process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control processing in a main control board. It is a diagram showing a special symbol storage determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a diagram showing a special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special design stop processing in a main control board. It is a diagram showing a jackpot game process in the main control board. It is a diagram showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal figure normal electric control processing in a main control board. It is a diagram showing normal symbol variation processing in the main control board. It is a diagram showing an auxiliary game process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in a production|presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a production|presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in a production|presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the icon change production|presentation determination process in a production|presentation control part. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the relationship between icon colors and light emission modes of the belly button lamp. It is a figure which shows an example of an icon final display mode determination table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a change scenario determination table; FIG. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation|variation production|presentation pattern determination process in a production|presentation control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation production|presentation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the icon action determination process in a production|presentation control part. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an icon action determination table regarding the variable icon; FIG. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a first changing action C execution pattern determination table, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a weapon appearance sway determination table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an icon action determination table regarding pending icons; FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the activation pattern of the first change action C; FIG. It is a timing chart showing the timing of updating display of the number of pending. It is a figure which shows the update aspect of the number of reservations. 4 is a timing chart when the icon color changes during shifting. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing modes of the navel lamp and the hold icon when the icon color changes during shift; It is a timing chart when icon color changes during variation. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the layer in which an icon and a drum bridge image are displayed. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation at the time of developing from normal reach to SPSP reach. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a first change action A; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a first change action B; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd change action. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd change action. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the timing of setting and activating weapon icons; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of a pending icon and an appearance mode of a weapon icon; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a first example of a first changing action C; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a second example of the first changing action C; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a third example of the first changing action C; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a fourth example of the first changing action C; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a fourth example of the first changing action C;

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

(Configuration of game machine 1)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Also, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the big winning opening 16 and the second winning opening 15 provided in the right game area. Also, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The game machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game arcade, and a glass frame 50 rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIG. 1). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls Q flow down is formed.

The glass frame 50 includes an audio output device 32 consisting of a speaker, a frame illumination device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), an effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by pressing, and at least two directions (this In the embodiment, an operation lever 36 that can be operated in four directions is provided.

The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and performs sound effects. Also, the decorative lighting devices 34 such as the frame lighting device 34b and the navel lamp 34c are provided at a plurality of positions so as to produce effects by lighting by changing the irradiation direction and emission color of the light of each lamp. It is

The production button 35 is provided with a production button detection switch 35a (see FIG. 4), and when the production button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further production is executed in response to this operation. . Similarly, the operation lever 36 is also provided with a lever operation detection switch 36b (see FIG. 4), and is configured so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 4). 4). In this embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be vertically movable by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 4).

Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for shooting game balls toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. , and has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down in the direction of the operating handle 3.例文帳に追加A receiving port for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the receiving tray 40, and the game ball received in this receiving port is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b (see FIG. 4). , game balls are fed one by one to a ball feeding opening (not shown) provided on the back surface of the glass frame 50 .

Then, the game ball sent to the ball feeding opening (not shown) is moved by the launch rail (not shown) having a downward slope toward the direction of the hitting member (not shown). Guided to the edge of the downward slope. Above the end of the downward slope of the launch rail, a stopper (not shown) is provided to stop the game ball, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening is placed on the downward slope of the launch rail. One game ball is parked at the end.

When the player touches the operating handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 4) provided inside the operating handle 3 detects contact between the operating handle 3 and the player. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operating handle 3, the shooting volume 3b (see FIG. 4) directly connected to the operating handle 3 also rotates, and the shooting strength of the game ball is adjusted by the shooting volume 3b. The ejection member directly connected to the ejection solenoid 4a (see FIG. 4) rotates with the increased ejection intensity. By rotating the hitting member, the game ball Q stored at the end portion of the downward slope of the shooting rail is hit by the hitting member, and the game ball is shot to the game area 6 .

The game ball shot as described above rises from the launch rail between the rails 5a and 5b (see FIG. 1) and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, reaches the game area 6, and then reaches the game area 6. Free fall inside. At this time, the game balls fall unpredictably due to a plurality of nails and pinwheels provided in the game area 6.例文帳に追加

As shown in FIG. 1, in the game area 6 of the game board 2, there are various winning openings (general winning opening 12, normal symbol gate 13, first starting opening 14, second starting opening 15, big winning opening 16) and , a first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal), and a decorative frame 7 are provided so as to surround the display area of the first image display device 31a.

On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, there are a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, and a first special symbol reservation display device 23. , a second special symbol reservation display 24, a normal symbol reservation display 25, a round number display 26, and a right-handed display 27 are provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the left lower part of the game area 6, a game ball launched toward the left side area of the game area 6 (so-called left-handed hitting) can win a prize (enter a ball). Three general winning openings 12 are provided in which game balls fired (so-called right-handed) toward the right side cannot win, and right-handed game balls win in the lower right part of the game area 6. One general winning hole 12 is provided in which (entering a ball) is possible and left-handed game balls cannot win.

Here, each general winning hole 12 is provided with a general winning hole detection switch 12a (see FIG. 4) for detecting winning of a game ball (entering a ball). Then, when it is detected that the game balls have entered the general winning hole 12, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 10 game balls) are paid out from a payout device for paying out the game balls. .

As shown in FIG. 1, at the lower center of the game area 6, there is provided a first starting port 14 that constitutes a starting area in which left-handed game balls can win and right-handed game balls cannot win. It is In addition, in the right area of the game area 6, there is provided a second start port 15 that constitutes a start area in which a right-handed game ball can win (enter a ball).

As shown in FIG. 2, the second starting port 15 includes a starting movable piece 15b that constitutes a normal electric accessory (starting port opening and closing device) for facilitating the winning of game balls into the second starting port 15, and It has a starting port opening/closing solenoid 15c (see FIG. 4). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the starter opening/closing solenoid 15c is actuated to slide the starter movable piece 15b forward and backward (in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2). A closed state (closed mode) in which winning of game balls is restricted, and an open state in which the starting movable piece 15b opens the opening of the second starting port 15 to allow winning of a game ball to the second starting port 15. (open mode) and conversion control is performed.

Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the winning of the game ball (entrance), and the second start port 15 is provided with a game ball. A second starting opening detection switch 15a (see FIGS. 2 and 4) is provided for detecting the winning of a prize (ball entering). When the winning of the game ball to the first starting hole 14 or the second starting hole 15 is detected, a random value for judging a big hit is obtained for performing a "big win lottery (judgment of a big win)" to be described later.

Further, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, in addition to the above-mentioned random number for judging a big hit, a random number for determining a special symbol for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is generated. , The reach determination random number and special figure fluctuation random number for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol are also acquired. In addition, the random number for big hit determination, the random number for special design determination, the random number for reach determination, and the random number for special figure fluctuation are called special figure determination information.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area 6, there is provided a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass.

Here, the normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a (see FIG. 4) for detecting passage (entry) of a game ball. Then, when the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, a random value for hit determination is acquired for performing a "hit lottery (hit determination)" described later.

When the game ball passing through the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, in addition to the hit determination random value, the normal symbol determination random value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the variation time of the normal symbol. A random number for normal/universal pattern fluctuation for determination is also acquired. In addition, the random number value for hit determination, the random number value for normal pattern determination, and the random number value for normal pattern fluctuation are referred to as normal pattern determination information.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, a large winning opening 16 is provided in which a right-handed game ball can win (enter a prize) and a left-handed game ball cannot win. ing.

As shown in FIG. 2, the large winning opening 16 includes a large winning opening opening and closing door 16b that constitutes a special electric accessory (large winning opening opening and closing device) for facilitating the entry of game balls into the large winning opening 16, and , and a grand prize opening opening/closing solenoid 16c (see FIG. 4). The upper surface of the big winning opening opening/closing door 16b slopes down in the left-right direction (right side in FIG. 2) to form a flow path for the game ball Q, and is movable in the front-back direction (see the arrow in FIG. 2). ing. A closed state (closed mode) for restricting entry of game balls to the big winning opening 16 by moving the big winning opening opening/closing door 16b in the front-rear direction by the operation of the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c. It is converted and controlled to an open state (open mode) that allows the winning of game balls.

Here, the big winning hole 16 is provided with a big winning hole detection switch 16a (see FIGS. 2 and 4) for detecting winning of a game ball (entering ball). Then, when the winning of game balls into the big winning hole 16 is detected, a preset number of prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 1, at the bottom of the game area 6, a game that did not win (enter a ball) in any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, and the big winning opening 16 An out port 11 is provided for discharging the ball out of the game area.

In addition, in the center of the game area 6, a first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided. ), a second image display device 31b (sub-liquid crystal) having a size and display area smaller than those of the first image display device 31a is provided on each of the left and right sides.

In the following description, the first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 31b (sub liquid crystal) may be collectively referred to simply as "image display device 31".

In addition, in the following description, the area formed by both or either of the first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 31b (sub liquid crystal) and in which effect display is performed is collectively referred to as "effect In some cases, it is described as “display area 70”.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the first image display device 31a (the main liquid crystal), may be displayed on the second image display device 31b (sub liquid crystal), or may be displayed on the first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) and the second image. It may be displayed on both of the display devices 31b (sub-liquid crystal).

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, what is described as being displayed on the first image display device 31a (main liquid crystal) in the following description of the embodiments is not limited to this, and the second image display It may be displayed on the device 31b (sub-liquid crystal). Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, what is described as being displayed on the second image display device 31b (sub-liquid crystal) in the following description of the embodiment is not limited to this, and the first image display It may be displayed on the device 31a (main liquid crystal).

The image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image during standby when no game is played, or displays a game effect image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three production patterns 38 (left pattern, middle pattern, right pattern) for informing the lottery result of the jackpot in the variable production described later are variably displayed, and a combination of specific production patterns 38 (for example, 777 etc.) ) is stop-displayed, a big win is notified as a big-win lottery result, and a loss is reported as a big-win lottery result by stop-displaying a combination (for example, 289, etc.) other than the specific performance pattern 38.例文帳に追加.

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

In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 and when a game ball enters the second starting port 15, different types of performance symbols 38 are displayed in a variable manner or stopped. is configured as follows. In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, even when the game ball enters the first start port 14 (enters the ball), even when the game ball enters the second start port 15 (enters the ball), In the variable performance, the same kind of performance symbols 38 may be variably displayed or stopped.

In addition, on the upper right side of the effect display area 70 (image display device 31), three small effect patterns 48 for informing the lottery result of the big win in the variable effect are arranged vertically (from top to bottom in this embodiment). It is variably displayed by scrolling to (see FIG. 49).

The variable display of the small effect symbol 48 is started corresponding to the start of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and corresponds to the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. and is stopped.
That is, the variable display of the small effect design 48 is performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special design or the second special design, and the first special design or , the execution state of the variable display of the second special symbol is notified (suggested) to the player.

It should be noted that the small effect pattern 48, like the effect pattern 38, is composed of, for example, patterns showing numbers from "1" to "9". It is designed to stop for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, big win mode, etc.) showing the result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect patterns 48 such as "777" or a combination of small effect patterns 48 with regularity such as "357", and the losing mode is that. It is an aspect other than this.

In addition, in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31), among the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14, the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) has not been executed (undecided ), the first reserved icon display area 72a for icon display so that the player can easily grasp the first special symbol reserved number (U1) indicating the number of special figure determination information, and the game ball to the second start port 15 Of the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning, the player grasps the second special symbol reservation number (U2) indicating the number of special figure determination information for which the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) has not been executed (undecided) A second pending icon display area 72b for displaying icons so that it is easy to display, and information indicating special figure determination information during execution of variable display (variable effect) for icon display so that the player can easily grasp The variable icon display area 73 is provided.

In the following description, the icons displayed in the first pending icon display area 72a and the second pending icon display area 72b are referred to as "suspended icon (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has not been executed)", and the variation The icon displayed in the icon display area 73 is referred to as "the relevant variation icon (special figure determination information for which the big hit determination has been executed and the variation display (variation effect) is being performed)".

In addition, the pending icon and the variable icon may be collectively referred to simply as an “icon” for explanation.

The decoration frame 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall part erected from the game board 2 so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. It is

A plurality of decorative lighting devices 34 are provided in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. The decorative lighting device 34 includes a board lighting device 34a (not shown), a frame lighting device 34b, and a navel lamp 34c. The board illumination device 34 a has a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) and is provided on both left and right sides of the decorative frame 7 . The frame lighting device 34b is provided above the first image display device 31a. Further, the navel lamp 34c is provided below the first starting port 14. As shown in FIG. Furthermore, a decorative member 33a (directing accessory) is provided on the upper portion of the decorative frame 7. As shown in FIG.

The decorative member 33a is driven by a board driving device 33 (see FIG. 4) composed of a solenoid, a motor, etc., and is capable of moving in the vertical direction. It can be moved to the front of the device 31a (main liquid crystal).

A liquid crystal display may be provided on the decorative member 33a, and at least one of the pending icon display area and the variable icon display area may be provided on the liquid crystal display.

The first special symbol display device 20 displays the lottery result (judgment result) of the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14, and displays the first special symbol over a predetermined time. After the first special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner, it is notified by stopping and displaying, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

The second special symbol display device 21 displays the lottery result (judgment result) of the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 15, and displays the second special symbol over a predetermined time. After the variable display, the second special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

The first special symbol display device 20 and/or the second special symbol display device 21 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, it may be constructed such that "7" is displayed in a stopped state when the jackpot is won, and "-" is displayed in a stopped state when the game is lost.

Here, the "jackpot lottery" means that when a game ball wins (enters) the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a random value for judging a big hit is obtained, and the obtained random number for judging a big hit is A process (jackpot determination) for determining whether a random number value corresponds to a "jackpot".

Also, in the present embodiment, "jackpot" refers to a jackpot game ( It means that the player has acquired the right to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player.

In the "jackpot game", a round game in which the big prize opening 16 (special electric role) is opened is performed a predetermined number of times ( For example, 8 times or 16 times).

A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time (operation time of the special electric accessory) of the big winning hole 16 in each round game, and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) are placed in the big winning hole 16 during this time. ) wins (enters a ball), one round game ends. In other words, the "jackpot game" is a game in which a game ball enters (enters) the big winning hole 16 and the player can win a prize ball corresponding to the entered ball. In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games are provided, which will be described later in detail.

In addition, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 during variable display of special symbols or during a jackpot game (special game), the jackpot lottery cannot be performed immediately. In such cases, the right to the jackpot lottery is reserved under certain conditions.

More specifically, the special figure determination information acquired when the game ball wins (entrance) in the first start port 14 is stored as the first reservation to the limit of four, and the game is played in the second start port 15 The special figure determination information acquired when the ball wins (enters the ball) is stored as a second reservation, and up to four pieces are stored. The first special symbol reservation number (U1), which is the number of the first reservation, and the second special symbol reservation number (U2), which is the number of the second reservation, are the first special symbol reservation display 23 and the second special It is displayed on the symbol reservation display device 24 .

It should be noted that the first special symbol reservation display 23 of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment indicates the number of first reservations by the lighting pattern of the two LEDs. For example, as shown in FIG. 44(c), when the first reservation is "0", the two LEDs of the first special symbol reservation display 23 are turned off, and when the first reservation is one , The LED on the upper side (left side) of the first special symbol reservation display 23 lights up, and when there are two first reservations, the two LEDs of the first special symbol reservation display 23 light up. Also, when there are three first reservations, the LED on the upper side (left side) of the first special symbol reservation indicator 23 blinks and the LED on the lower side (right side) lights up, and when the number of first reservations is four. , the two LEDs of the first special symbol holding display 23 blink. Also, in the second special symbol reservation display 24, the number of reservations of the second reservation is displayed in the same manner as described above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44(a), the image display device 31 (effect display area 70) includes a first reservation number display area 74a for displaying the number of first reservations (first special symbol reservation number), A second reservation number display area 74b for displaying the number of 2 reservations (the number of second special symbol reservations) is provided.

The number of first reservations is displayed as a number in the first reservation number display area 74a. For example, when the number of second reservations is "2", the number "2" is displayed in the first reservation number display area 74a. Similarly, the number of second reservations is displayed as a number in the second reservation number display area 74b.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number indicating the number of first reservations is displayed in "blue" in the first reservation number display area 74a, and the number of second reservations is displayed in the second reservation number display area 74b. is displayed in red. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol reserved number and the second special symbol reserved number are displayed in such a manner that the player can visually recognize and easily distinguish them.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the number indicating the first special symbol reservation number (U1) and the number indicating the second special symbol reservation number (U2) are the same color (for example, white, black, etc.), and the area color of the first reservation number display area 74a and the area color of the second reservation number display area 74b may be displayed in different colors (the color of the number is the same and the background of the number different colors, etc.).

In addition, the normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is a lottery result (judgment result) is notified by displaying normal symbols in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time and then stopping and displaying normal symbols of a type corresponding to the result of the lottery, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members composed of LEDs or the like. It is

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

Further, in the present embodiment, "winning" means that the player has acquired the right to execute an auxiliary game advantageous to the player in the winning lottery executed based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol gate 13. Say. In the "auxiliary game", the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15 is converted and controlled to the open state over a predetermined time. In other words, the "auxiliary game" is a game in which a game ball enters the second starting port 15 (enters a ball) and the player can win a prize ball corresponding to the winning. In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games are provided, which will be described later in detail.

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

More specifically, the normal pattern determination information acquired when the game ball passes through the normal pattern gate 13 is stored as a limit of 4 pieces as the third reservation. The number of normal design reservations (G), which is the number of third reservations, is displayed on the normal design reservation display device 25 in the same manner as the first special design reservation display device 23 and the second special design reservation display device 24. be done.

A round number display 26 and a right-handed display 27 are provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 . The round number display 26 displays the number of rounds when a jackpot game, which will be described later, is executed by lighting patterns of a plurality of LEDs. The right-handed indicator 27, when the LED lights up, makes a notification prompting to shoot a game ball toward the right game area during a jackpot game or an auxiliary game, which will be described later.

Further, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 in front of the game board 2 (on the player side) so as to be visible. Note that the glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50 .

The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism portion 51 at one end in the left-right direction (for example, the left side when facing the game machine 1), and the hinge mechanism portion 51 serves as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release it from the outer frame 60. As shown in FIG. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52 and rotates like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum, thereby opening the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2 .

A lock mechanism for fixing the other end of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided on the other end of the glass frame 50 in the left-right direction. Fixation by the lock mechanism can be released with a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door open switch 133 (see FIG. 4) for detecting whether the glass frame 50 is released from the outer frame 60 or not.

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

(Overall block diagram of gaming machine 1)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1 in FIG. FIG. 4 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG.

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

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

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

This input port for main control includes a payout control board 130, a RAM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c, and a general controller for detecting that a game ball has entered the general prize winning opening 12. A winning opening detection switch 12a, a gate detection switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has passed through a normal pattern gate 13, a first start opening detection switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start opening 14, A second start opening detection switch 15a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start opening 15 and a large winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the large winning opening 16 are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through this input port for main control.

In addition, the output port for main control operates the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, the starting opening opening/closing solenoid 15c that opens and closes the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting opening 15, and the big winning opening opening/closing door 16b. A large winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 that display special symbols, a normal symbol display device 22 that displays normal symbols, and a first special that displays the reserved number of special symbols. Design reservation display 23 and second special design reservation display 24, normal design reservation display 25 for displaying the number of normal design reservations, round number display 26 for informing the number of rounds, right-hand stroke for informing to urge right-hand stroke A display device 27, a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal, and the like are connected. Various signals are output from this output port for main control.

The main CPU 110a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 110b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display, or uses the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly.

In the main ROM 110b, in addition to the game control program, there is a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5) used for the jackpot lottery, a special symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining the special symbols to be stopped and displayed, and a jackpot completion table (see FIG. 6). A set data table at the end of the jackpot game for determining the subsequent game state (see FIG. 7), a special electric accessory operation mode determination table (see FIG. 8) for determining the opening and closing conditions of the opening and closing door of the big winning opening, and a big winning opening Open state determination table (see FIG. 9), special symbol variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining the variation pattern of special symbols, prior determination table for big hit lottery (see FIG. 11), hit determination referred to in winning lottery A table (see FIG. 12) and the like are stored. It should be noted that the tables described above are merely examples of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided during the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c has a special symbol special electric processing data storage area, a normal symbol normal electric processing data storage area, a normal symbol retention number (G) storage area, a normal symbol retention storage area, a stop normal symbol data storage area, and a first special symbol retention. Number (U1) storage area, 2nd special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, 1st jackpot determination random number storage area, 2nd jackpot determination random number storage area, number of round games (R) storage area, number of times opened (K) storage area, large winning opening winning ball counter (C) storage area, second starting opening winning ball counter (D), start release counter, high probability game flag storage area, time saving game flag storage area, high probability game Number of times (X) storage area, number of time-saving games (J) storage area, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop normal figure data storage area, transmission data storage area for production, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter , Various timer counters such as an auxiliary game timer counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is only an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby, and an effect control unit 120m that comprehensively manages the contents of the game effect, and an image control unit that controls the display of images in the image display device 31. unit 150, a drive control unit 160 that controls driving of solenoids, motors, etc. in the board drive device 33, and lamp control that performs lighting control of LEDs, etc. in the decorative lighting device 34 (board lighting device 34a, navel lamp 34c, etc.) a portion 170;

This performance control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110 , the power supply board 140 and the frame control board 180 . Communication between the effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 is configured so that data can be communicated bidirectionally, and the effect control board 120 receives power supply voltage from the power supply board 140 .

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

The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on commands received from the main control board 110, or input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a, the lever operation detection switch 36b, etc. received from the frame control board 180, which will be described later. Reads out a program to perform arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, instructs the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 to execute various effects. (send data).

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

The sub-ROM 120b stores a variable performance pattern determination table and the like for determining a variable performance pattern for executing a variable performance, in addition to the performance control program. It should be noted that the tables described above are merely examples of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided during the progress of the game. ing.

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

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

This general-purpose substrate 39 has a bridge function for converting image data into an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31 for displaying image data. is connected as the image display device 31 and when a 17-inch XGA (1024 dots×768 dots) liquid crystal display device is connected as the image display device 31, the difference in resolution is absorbed.

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

The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of a group of drawing control commands based on the data for effects (such as the effect pattern designation command) transmitted from the effect control section 120m, and sends this display list to the drawing control section 151. By transmitting the image data stored in the CGROM 152 to the image display device 31, an instruction is given to display the image data.

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

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

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

The animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation, and stores the combination of animation scene information of images corresponding to the rendering data, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In addition, animation scene information includes wait frames (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image. It stores information such as information specifying a display device.

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

Further, the CGROM 152 stores uncompressed palette data in which color number information specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other. It should be noted that the CGROM 152 may be configured to compress only a portion of the image data without compressing all of the image data. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

The crystal oscillator 154 outputs a pulse signal to the drawing control unit 151 and divides the pulse signal to generate a system clock for the drawing control unit 151 to control and a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the image display device 31 . A signal or the like is generated.

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

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

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

The drive control unit 160 is connected to the board driving device 33, and drives the solenoids, motors, etc. in the board driving device 33 based on various performance data transmitted from the performance control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). control. By driving and controlling the driving device 33 for the board, the decoration member 33a provided on the game board 2 is driven.

The lamp control unit 170 is connected to the decorative lighting device 34, and performs lighting control of LEDs and the like in the decorative lighting device 34 based on various data for effects transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). By controlling lighting of the decorative lighting device 34, the board lighting device 34a and navel lamp 34c provided on the game board 2 are turned on/off in a predetermined manner (predetermined emission color, etc.).

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

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

The frame control board 180 performs control to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on various data for effects transmitted from the effect control board 120, and lights LEDs, etc. in the lighting device 34b for the frame. Control is performed, and drive control of the effect button drive motor 35b is performed. Under the control of the frame control board 180, the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50 outputs sound, the lighting device 34b for the frame is turned on and off, and the effect button 35 moves up and down. .

Furthermore, the frame control board 180 transmits the input signal to the production control board 120, when the input signal from the production|presentation button detection switch 35a and the lever operation detection switch 36b is input. That is, the effect control board 120 receives input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the lever operation detection switch 36b through the frame control board 180. FIG.

The payout control board 130 includes a payout control unit 131 for controlling the payout of game balls, and a launch control unit 132 for controlling the launch of game balls.

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

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

The payout CPU 131a reads the program stored in the payout ROM 131b based on input signals from the payout ball counting detection switch 135 for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, the door opening switch 133, and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Along with performing the processing, corresponding payout data is transmitted to the main control board 110 based on the processing.

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

The shooting control unit 132 has the input side connected to the touch sensor 3a and the shooting volume 3b, and the output side connected to the shooting solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b. The firing control unit 132 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and controls energization of the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

The touch sensor 3a is provided inside the operating handle 3, and is composed of a capacitive proximity switch that utilizes a change in electrostatic capacity when the player touches the operating handle 3. FIG. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operating handle 3, it outputs a touch signal to the shooting control section 132 to permit the energization of the shooting solenoid 4a. The shooting control unit 132 is configured so as not to shoot the game ball Q to the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a as a major premise.

The firing volume 3b is directly connected to the rotating portion of the operating handle 3, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides the constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control section 132 (the voltage supplied to the firing control section 132 is variable). The firing control unit 132 energizes the firing solenoid 4a on the basis of the voltage divided by the firing volume 3b, and rotates a firing member (not shown) directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a. A ball Q is launched into the game area 6. - 特許庁

The firing solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a hitting member (not shown) is directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a. Rotation of the firing solenoid 4a rotates the firing member.

Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times/minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control section 132. FIG. As a result, the number of shooting games per minute is about 99.9 (pieces/minute) because one shot is shot each time the shooting solenoid makes one rotation. That is, one game ball is shot approximately every 0.6 seconds.

The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and feeds the game balls in the receiving tray 40 one by one toward the hitting member directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a.

The power supply board 140 has a backup power supply consisting of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the game machine 1, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the game machine 1, and when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value, A power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 110 . More specifically, when the power failure detection signal goes high, the main CPU 110a becomes operable, and when the power failure detection signal goes low, the main CPU 110a stops operating. The backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

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

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

In this embodiment, the "non-time-saving gaming state" means that in the winning lottery executed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "time-saving game It is a game state that is set longer than the "state" and tends to set the opening time of the second starting port 15 short when winning is won. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal design gate 13, a winning lottery is performed, and the normal design is variably displayed in the normal design display device 22, but the normal design is 30 seconds, for example, after the variability display is started. Stop display later. Then, when the lottery result is a hit, the second starting port 15 is controlled to be open for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbols.

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

In addition, in the embodiment, compared to the "non-time-saving gaming state", the "time-saving gaming state" is such that the fluctuation time of the normal pattern, the opening time of the second start port 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery are advantageous. have set. However, the "time-saving gaming state" may be set so that only one of the variation time of the normal symbols, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery is advantageous.

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

(jackpot determination table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a big hit determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5(a) is a jackpot lottery jackpot determination table triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start port 14, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball. The jackpot probabilities are the same in the tables of FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b).

As shown in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), in the jackpot determination table, probability game states, jackpot determination random numbers, and jackpot determination results are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), and based on the current probability gaming state and the obtained random number value for jackpot determination, determines whether a "jackpot" has occurred. or "losing".

For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5(a), two random numbers for jackpot determination, "7" and "8", are determined to be jackpots in the low-probability gaming state. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, ten random numbers for judging a big win from "7" to "16" are judged as a big win. If it is a random number value other than the above, it is determined as "losing".

Therefore, since the random number range of the random number for judging a big win is from 0 to 599, the probability of being judged as a big win in the low-probability game state is 1/300, and it is judged as a big win in the high-probability game state. The probability is 1/60, which is five times higher.

(Special design decision table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the types of special symbols to be stopped and displayed as a result of variable display. Specifically, FIG. 6(a) is a special symbol determination table for losing, and FIG. 6(b) is a special symbol determination table for big hits.

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

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the special symbol determination table for the big hit includes the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the starting port where the game ball has won), the first starting port 14, or the second starting A special symbol determination random number obtained when a game ball enters the mouth 15 is associated with a jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data).

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

Then, when the special symbols start to fluctuate, based on the determined special symbol type (stop special symbol data), the performance symbol designation command as the special symbol information is determined. Here, one command of the performance pattern designation command is composed of 2-byte data, 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the control command, and 1-byte DATA indicating the content of the control command to be executed. data. This also applies to a variation pattern specification command and the like, which will be described later.

Here, as will be described later, the game state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the jackpot game type (see FIG. 8) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data). , It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the game state after the end of the jackpot game and the type of jackpot game. Therefore, in the column of special symbols in FIG. 6(b), explanations corresponding to the types of jackpot games are additionally described.

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the setting data table at the end of the jackpot game includes stop special pattern data of special symbols, a game state buffer, a game state after the jackpot ends, the number of time-saving games (J), and the number of high-probability games. (X) are associated.

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

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

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

As a feature of the setting data table at the end of the jackpot game shown in FIG. 7 in this embodiment, after all the jackpot games are finished, the time saving game state (high probability time saving game state or low probability time saving game state) is determined. It is

In addition, although 10000 times may be set as the number of time-saving games (J) or the number of high-probability games (X), when the probability of a big hit is taken into account, the number of times of the jackpot game will be increased before the 10000 times fluctuation display is executed. Since there is almost no chance that the game will not be executed, 10000 times can be rephrased as substantially until the next big winning game.

In this embodiment, when the stop special figure data of the special symbol is "stop special figure data 01 (special symbol 1)", regardless of the game state before the big win game is executed, after the big win is finished, there is a high probability It will shift to the time saving game state.
In addition, when the stop special figure data of the special symbol is "stop special figure data 02 (special symbol 2)", regardless of the game state before the big win game is executed, after the big win is finished, the high probability time-saving game state will move to
In addition, when the stop special figure data of the special symbol is "stop special figure data 03 (special symbol 3)", regardless of the game state before the big win game is executed, after the big win is finished, the low probability time-saving game state will move to
In addition, when the stop special figure data of the special symbol is "stop special figure data 04 (special symbol 4)", regardless of the game state before the big win game is executed, after the big win is finished, the high probability time-saving game state will move to
In addition, when the stop special figure data of the special symbol is "stop special figure data 05 (special symbol 5)", regardless of the game state before the big win game is executed, after the big win is finished, the low probability time-saving game state will move to

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessary product operating mode determination table for determining the big winning hole opening mode table. As will be described later, since the big winning game is executed based on this big winning opening opening mode table, it can be said that the big winning opening opening mode table indicates the type of the big winning game. In the present embodiment, the term "table" will be omitted as appropriate and described as "TBL".

As shown in FIG. 8, the special electric accessary product operating mode determination table is associated with the stop special figure data of the special symbols and the big winning opening mode table.

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

(Grand prize opening mode table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the structure of the big winning opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8, and the opening and closing conditions of the big winning mouth opening/closing door 16b are determined by the big winning mouth opening mode table.

Specifically, it is a group of big winning opening mode determination tables for big winning that are referred to during a big winning game, including a first big winning table, a second big winning table, a third big winning table, a fourth big winning table, and a fifth big winning table. It consists of a jackpot table.

The large winning opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 9 includes the maximum number of round games played in one big winning game, a specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings to the big winning opening in one round, and the first number from the start of the big winning game. The opening time until the round game is executed, the maximum number of openings of the big winning opening in each round game, the opening time of the big winning opening in each round game, and the opening time of the big winning opening in each round game , the interval time until the next round game is executed, and the ending time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game.

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

According to the first jackpot table and the fourth jackpot table shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot opening/closing door 16b is operated to open the jackpot 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for up to 29 seconds per round. The round game to be opened can be executed for 16 rounds (16 times). However, if the prescribed number (9) of game balls enter the big winning hole 16 before the opening time elapses for 29 seconds, one round of the game ends. Then, when the 16-round game ends, the jackpot game ends.

According to the second jackpot table, the third jackpot table, and the fifth jackpot table shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot opening/closing door 16b is operated to open the jackpot 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for one round. A round game that opens up to 29 seconds per round can be executed for 8 rounds (8 times). However, if the prescribed number (9) of game balls enter the big winning hole 16 before the opening time elapses for 29 seconds, one round of the game ends. Then, when the 8-round game ends, the jackpot game ends.

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

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

Therefore, it can be said that the "variation pattern of the special symbol" defines at least the determination result of the big hit and the variation time of the special symbol. In addition, when a big win is made, the ready-to-win game is always performed. It should be noted that the reach determination random number, the random number range is set to 97 (0-96), the special figure fluctuation random number, the random number range is set to 100 (0-99).

In addition, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation ) is set to be shorter than the variation time (Th1) of the variation pattern (2) (shortened variation). For example, the variation time (Th1) of variation pattern (1) (normal variation) is set to 12 seconds, and the variation time (Th2) of variation pattern (2) (shortened variation) is set to 3 seconds. Although the maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the reserved number of special symbols, the variation pattern of the special symbols is determined after subtracting 1 from the reserved number of special symbols. Therefore, "4" will not be referenced as the pending number.

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

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

Here, the special symbol variation pattern 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 this embodiment, when the MODE data is "E6H", the special symbol variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 14 is indicated, and the MODE data is When it is "E7H", it indicates the special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the game ball winning in the second starting port 15. - 特許庁

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

Here, "normal fluctuation" and "shortened fluctuation" as the contents of the production mean that the plurality of production patterns 38 fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching reach. The shortened variation is different in that the shortened variation ends in a shorter variation time than the normal variation.

In addition, "ready-to-win" is a variation mode that gives the player a sense of anticipation of a big win, such as a part of the combination of the performance symbols 38 that informs the big win is temporarily stopped, and the other performance symbols 38 fluctuate. means For example, when the combination of the three-digit performance symbols 38 of ``777'' is set as the combination of the performance symbols 38 for notifying a big hit, the two performance symbols 38 are temporarily stopped at ``7'', and the remaining performance is performed. It refers to a mode in which the pattern 38 is changing. The term "temporary stop" refers to a mode in which the performance pattern 38 shakes slightly or is slightly deformed to give the player the impression that the performance pattern 38 is stopped.

Also, "normal reach" means a reach with a low expectation (hereinafter referred to as "big hit expectation") for executing a jackpot game in which two performance symbols 38 are temporarily stopped and the remaining one performance symbol 38 fluctuates. is doing. In this embodiment, the "normal reach" does not result in a big hit, but the "normal reach" may be configured to result in a big hit.
In addition, "SP reach" means super reach, which has higher expectations for big hits than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect pattern 38 that is not temporarily stopped makes a special change or a special character is displayed.
Further, "SPSP reach" means a special reach that is performed after the super reach and has a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the super reach.
In addition, "full rotation reach" means a state in which all the combinations of a plurality of performance symbols 38 for informing a big win change at a low speed. Represents the reach performed.

In addition, "pseudo consecutive" means that the effect pattern 38 is once temporarily stopped and then changed again during the variable display of the special pattern corresponding to the lottery of one big win, and the effect pattern 38 is changed and temporarily stopped. It means a variation mode in which the is performed multiple times.

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

As shown in FIG. 11, the preliminary determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of starting port), a random number for judging a big hit, a random number for determining a special symbol, a random number for judging reach, and a random number for special figure fluctuation. A random number is associated with a planned variation pattern.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is a "jackpot" or "losing" by the big hit judgment random number obtained when the game ball enters the starting hole, and the type of special pattern (jackpot special You can determine in advance (design, special design for loss).
In addition, since the random number for reach determination and the random number for special figure fluctuation can be determined in advance, the scheduled variation pattern (whether or not reach occurs, the type of reach, etc.) can be determined in advance. It is possible to include the types of jackpots and scheduled variation patterns.

The main CPU 110a refers to the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 11, special symbol display device (type of starting port), random number for big hit determination, random number for special symbol determination, random number for reach determination, and special symbol variation. A planned variation pattern is determined based on the random number. Then, a start opening winning designation command is generated according to the determined scheduled variation pattern.

This starting point 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 this embodiment, when the MODE data is "E8H", the starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 14 is indicated, and when the MODE data is "E9H", the second starting It shows the starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the opening 15. - 特許庁

In addition, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, while the advance determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used when the game ball enters the starting port, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. ing. In addition, there is also a difference in whether or not to refer to the "holding number".

Therefore, in the advance determination table shown in FIG. 11, it is possible to discriminate the type of jackpot and reach, but it is impossible to discriminate only between "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" (" Planned fluctuation pattern”).

The pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11 is a pre-determination table for the big win lottery referred to in the low probability gaming state, but although not shown, the pre-determination table for the big win lottery referred to in the high probability gaming state is also included. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
The jackpot lottery pre-determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state has the same configuration as the pre-determination table shown in FIG. The value of the random number for judging the jackpot is different.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a table relating to normal symbols and the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15. As shown in FIG. Specifically, FIG. 12(a) is a diagram showing a winning determination table for a winning lottery, and FIG. It is a figure which shows a design determination table. In addition, FIG. 12(c) is a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the normal pattern, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the starting port opening mode determination table for determining.

(Hit determination table for winning lottery)
As shown in FIG. 12(a), in the hit determination table, presence/absence of the time-saving game state, random numbers for hit determination, and hit determination results are associated with each other.

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

(Normal design decision table)
As shown in FIG. 12(b), in the normal symbol determination table, presence/absence of the time-saving gaming state, hit determination results, normal symbol determination random numbers, and normal symbols (stop normal symbol data) are associated with each other. there is

The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12(b), and based on the current time-saving game state, the hit determination result, and the obtained random number value for normal symbol determination, the normal symbols to be stopped and displayed. Determine (stop normal map data).

Then, at the time of starting the variation of the normal symbols, the main CPU 110a determines the normal pattern designation command as information of the normal symbols based on the determined normal symbol type (stop normal pattern data), and determines the normal pattern designation command. is transmitted to the effect control board 120 .

Here, as shown in FIG. 12(d), the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal pattern (stop normal pattern data). It can be said that it is decided.

(Normal figure fluctuation pattern decision table)
FIG. 12(c) is a diagram showing a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern (variation time, etc.) as will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 12(c), the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the presence or absence of a time-saving gaming state, the winning lottery lottery result, the random number for normal pattern fluctuation, and the normal pattern fluctuation time. ing.

The main CPU 110a refers to the normal pattern variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Determine the time of variation.

Then, at the time of starting the variation of the normal symbols, the main CPU 110a determines the normal symbol variation designation command as the information of the normal symbol variation time based on the determined normal symbol variation time, and determines the normal symbol variation designation command. is transmitted to the effect control board 120 .

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

(Determination table for starting opening mode of starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 12(d), the start opening mode determination table includes stop normal pattern data (normal pattern), maximum number of openings of start movable piece 15b, opening time of auxiliary game, and second start opening 15. The opening time, the interval time, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the starting port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. Determine the ending time.

In this embodiment, in the starting port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12(d), the starting port opening mode based on the stop normal map data = 02 is more advantageous than the starting port opening mode based on the stop normal map data = 01 It is an open mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop normal map data = 03 is an opening mode more advantageous than the starting port opening mode based on the stop normal map data = 02.

Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 12(b), the stop normal symbol data=03, which is the most advantageous release mode, is selected when winning is achieved in the time-saving game state. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the start movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-time-saving game state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 13(a) shows special symbol determination information (random number for judging a big hit, special symbol determination Random number, random number for reach determination, random number for special figure fluctuation) is a diagram showing a special figure determination information storage area, and FIG. It is a diagram showing the configuration, FIG. 13 (c) is normal pattern determination information acquired when the game ball passes through the normal pattern gate 13 (random number for hit determination, random value for normal pattern determination, normal pattern fluctuation random number) is stored, and FIG. 13(d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the normal pattern determination information storage area.

As shown in FIG. 13(a), the special figure determination information storage area stores special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14. First special figure determination information reservation storage A second special figure determination information holding storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 15 is stored, and a special figure determination information during execution of the variable display is stored. The first special figure determination information holding storage area and the second special figure determination information holding storage area are divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively. there is

In addition, the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area is the first special design reservation number (U1), and these undetermined The number of reserved icons corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the first reserved icon display area 72a, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is the second special symbol The number of pending (U2), the number of pending icons corresponding to these undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second pending icon display area 72b, and the variable display (variable effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information being executed is displayed in the variation icon display area 73 .

In addition, the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area is the first reservation number display area provided in the image display device 31 Displayed as a number in 74a, the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is displayed as a number in the second reservation number display area 74b provided in the image display device 31 will be

As shown in FIG. 13(b), each storage unit includes a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number value and a special symbol determination random number area for storing a special symbol determination random number value. It is divided into a numerical value storage area, a reach determination random number storage area for storing reach determination random number values, and a special figure variation random number storage area for storing special figure variation random number values.

Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 14 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is included in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information holding storage area The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored. Also, when the game ball enters the second start port 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is included in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information holding storage area The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored.

In the special figure execution storage area, when the condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the first special It is referred to execute variable display of symbols. Further, when the condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage part of the second special symbol determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. is referenced to perform

As shown in FIG. 13(c), the normal pattern determination information storage area is a normal pattern determination information holding storage area in which the normal pattern determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal pattern gate 13 is stored, It is composed of a general pattern execution storage area in which the general pattern determination information during execution of the variable display is stored, and the general pattern determination information holding storage area is divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. In addition, the number of undetermined general pattern determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the general pattern determination information retention storage area is the number of normal pattern retention (G).

As shown in FIG. 13(d), each storage unit includes a hit determination random number storage area for storing a hit determination random number, and a normal symbol determination random number for storing a normal symbol determination random number. It is divided into a numerical value storage area and a random number storage area for normal figure fluctuation for storing random numbers for normal figure fluctuation. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal pattern gate 13 and the normal pattern determination information is acquired, the normal pattern determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal pattern determination information holding storage area. The acquired general pattern determination information is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number.

In the normal pattern execution storage area, when the starting condition for the variable display of the normal pattern is established, the normal pattern determination information stored in the first storage part of the normal pattern determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the normal pattern variable display is performed. Referenced to run.

Next, the progress of a game in the gaming machine 1 will be explained using a flowchart.

(main processing of the main control board)
Main processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing main processing in the main control board 110 .

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

First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process consisting of steps S1 to S14. 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 a backup flag indicating power recovery is set in the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag is set, the process moves to step S3, and if the backup flag is not set, the process moves to step S11.

In step S3, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c. In step S4, the main CPU 110a compares the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c at the time of the previous power failure with the newly calculated checksum. It determines whether it is normal or not. If the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S5, and if the checksum is not normal, there is an abnormality in the data stored in the main RAM 110c (the control state before power-off cannot be restored normally). ), the process proceeds to step S11.

In step S5, the main CPU 110a determines whether the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not turned on, the process is shifted to step S6 assuming that the power recovery process is to be performed. If the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on, the power-on process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S6, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets the RAM when power is restored. By performing this processing, the state of progress (control state) of the game returns (restores) to the state before the power was cut off, so the game can be restarted from the state before the power was cut off.

In step S7, the main CPU 110a initializes the devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the production control board 120, the setting of the CTC (CounterTimerCircuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S8, the main CPU 110a sets a power recovery designation command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the game state before the power failure occurred in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and proceeds to step S20. Transfer. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs the process for executing the power restoration notification.

Note that the power restoration notification means that the image display device 31 displays a power restoration screen (image) indicating that the power has been restored, or the audio output device 32 outputs a power restoration notification sound indicating that the power has been restored. It is to do.

It should be noted that the information indicating the current game state may not be included in the power restoration designation command, and the game state designation command indicating the current game state may be transmitted before or after the power restoration designation command is transmitted.

In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol reserved number (U1) and the second special symbol reserved number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol memory specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of special symbol reservations, and the image display device 31 displays the first reservation icon and the second reservation icon. will be processed to display.

In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage specifying command indicating the normal symbol reserved number (G) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol memory specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the normal symbol memory number.

In step S11, the main CPU 110a clears all areas of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM when the power is turned on, and shifts the process to step S13.

In step S12, the main CPU 110a clears the used area of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM when the power is turned on, and shifts the process to step S13. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state.

In step S13, the main CPU 110a performs initial setting of devices peripheral to the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the production control board 120, the setting of the CTC (CounterTimerCircuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S14, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized (RAM cleared) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and shifts the process to step S15. As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the process for executing the power-on notification is performed by the effect control board 120. - 特許庁

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

In step S15, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern (variation time) and the special symbol variation random number value. The initial random number, the initial random number for special symbol determination, the initial random number for hit determination, and the initial random number for normal symbol determination are updated.

In step S17, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power failure detection signal has been input from a power failure detection circuit provided on the power supply substrate 140 . If power failure has occurred, the process proceeds to step S18, and if power failure has not occurred, the process proceeds to step S15 so that the process loops.

The main CPU 110a prohibits the timer interrupt in step S18, clears the output port in step S19, calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S20 and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c in step S21. In step S22, a backup flag to be referred to when recovering from power failure is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S22, access to the main RAM 110c is prohibited, and the system waits until the supply of power supply voltage is completely cut off.

When the power is turned off and when the power is turned on, the checksum of all the used areas of the main RAM 110c is calculated and compared. A sum may be calculated and compared.

(Timer interrupt processing of the main control board)
Timer interrupt processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110 .

A reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds), thereby executing timer interrupt processing described below.

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs random number update processing in step S120. Specifically, a process of updating the random number for judging the big hit, the random number for determining the special symbol, the random number for judging the hit, the random number for determining the normal symbol, and the random number for the normal figure fluctuation is performed. More specifically, each random number value and random number counter are incremented by one. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter completes one cycle), the random number counter is reset to 0, and each random number is newly updated from the initial random number at that time. .

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

The main CPU 110a performs input control processing in step S200. Specifically, it determines whether or not there is an input to various switches such as the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the big winning opening detection switch 16a, the first start opening detection switch 14a, the second start opening detection switch 15a, and the gate detection switch 13a. , when there is an input, a process of setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The main CPU 110a performs a special figure special electric control process in step S300. Specifically, a process for controlling the big winning lottery, variable display of special symbols, opening and closing of the big winning opening 16, change of the game state, and the like is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

(Input control processing of the main control board)
Input control processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing input control processing in the main control board 110 .

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

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a big winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the big winning opening detection switch 16a, and if the detection signal has been input, a process of adding 1 to the winning ball counter for the big winning opening is performed.

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

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second starting port detection switch 15a is input, and when the detection signal is input, the prize ball counter for the second starting port is incremented by 1, and the second If the special symbol reservation number (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is added by 1, and the special figure determination information is acquired to obtain the special figure determination information storage area. storage section to fourth storage section). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing, and terminates the current input control processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, and if the normal design reservation number (G) is less than 4 when the detection signal is input, the normal design reservation number (G) is Along with adding 1, perform processing to acquire the general pattern determination information and store it in a predetermined storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the general pattern determination information storage area.

(Input processing of the first start opening detection switch of the main control board)
The first starting opening detection switch input processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 17 . FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the first starting port detection switch input processing in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting port detection switch 14a. If the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and if the detection signal is not input, the current first starting port detection switch input process is terminated.

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

The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is less than 4 in step S230-3. When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is less than 4, the process is moved to step S230-4, and when the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not less than 4, the first start port of this time Terminate the detection switch input process.

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

In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a acquires the special figure determination information and sequentially searches for an empty storage unit from the first storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area. Stores the acquired special figure determination information.

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

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a sets a start-up winning designation command indicating the scheduled variation pattern determined in the preliminary determination process in step S230-7 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. 1 End the starting port detection switch input processing.

As a result, the starting opening winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 this time (1, or To execute a look-ahead performance that is determined based on the result of prior determination and foretells the possibility of execution of a jackpot game (makes the player expect the execution of the jackpot game) over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols. becomes possible.

(Processing for inputting the second start opening detection switch on the main control board)
The second start opening detection switch input processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing the second starting opening detection switch input process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting port detection switch 15a. If the detection signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S240-2, and if the detection signal has not been input, the current second starting opening detection switch input process is terminated.

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

In step S240-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently being played. If not during the auxiliary game, the process proceeds to step S240-5, and if during the auxiliary game, in step S240-4, 1 is added to the second start opening winning ball counter (D) and updated.

The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol pending number (U2) is less than 4 in step S240-5. When the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is less than 4, the process is moved to step S240-6, and when the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not less than 4, this second start port Terminate the detection switch input process.

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

In step S240-8, the main CPU 110a acquires the special figure determination information and sequentially searches for an empty storage unit from the first storage unit in the second special figure determination information storage area. Stores the acquired special figure determination information.

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

In step S240-10, the main CPU 110a sets a start-up winning designation command indicating the scheduled variation pattern determined in the preliminary determination process in step S240-9 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and sets the command in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. 2 End the starting port detection switch input processing.

As a result, the starting opening winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 15 is started (1, or To execute a look-ahead performance that is determined based on the result of prior determination and foretells the possibility of execution of a jackpot game (makes the player expect the execution of the jackpot game) over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols. becomes possible.

(Special special electric control processing of the main control board)
The special figure special electric control processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

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

Since 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, the necessary subroutines are appropriately processed in the progress of the game. Become.

In step S310, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol storage determination processing, and ends the current special symbol special electric control processing. Specifically, big hit determination processing, special symbol determination processing for determining special symbols to be stopped and displayed, variation time determination processing for determining the variation time of special symbols, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol stop processing, and terminates the current special symbol special electric control processing. Specifically, along with performing processing corresponding to the special symbols (jackpot symbol, losing symbol) that are stopped and displayed, the number of time-saving games (J), the time-saving game flag, the number of high-probability games (X), and the high-probability game flag are set. Perform the setting process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbols are being variably displayed. If the special symbols are being variably displayed (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if the special symbols are not being variably displayed (special symbol time counter = 0), The process moves to step S310-2.

The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more in step S310-2. When the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more, the process is moved to step S310-3, and when the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. to move.

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

The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more in step S310-4. When it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the process is moved to step S310-5, and when the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, step S318- Move to 1.

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

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

In this embodiment, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is preferentially subtracted from the first special symbol reservation number (U1), but the first special symbol is in the order of winning the starting port. The number of reservations (U1) and the number of second special design reservations (U2) may be subtracted, or the number of first special design reservations (U1) is preferentially subtracted over the number of second special design reservations (U2). You may make it

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

In step S311, the main CPU 110a performs a big hit determination process. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. With reference to the special symbol determination table shown in 6, the special symbol display device (type of start port) and the type of special symbol (stop Toku-zu data) is determined. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S318-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a customer waiting state flag indicating a customer waiting state (standby state) in which the variable display of special symbols and the jackpot game are not being executed. If there is a customer waiting state flag, the special symbol storage determination processing of this time is ended, and if there is no customer waiting state flag, the processing is moved to step S318-2.

In step S318-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag indicating a customer waiting state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. The specified command is set in the performance transmission data storage area, and the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated. As a result, the customer waiting state specifying command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the process for executing the customer waiting effect is performed by the effect control board 120. - 特許庁

(Jackpot judgment processing of the main control board)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing the big win determination process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big win. Specifically, if the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the first special figure determination information holding storage area, the big hit lottery shown in FIG. Referring to the jackpot determination table, if the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the second special figure determination information holding storage area, the jackpot shown in FIG. 5 (b) A lottery jackpot determination table is referred to, and whether or not it is a "jackpot" is determined based on the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special figure execution storage area. If it is a jackpot, the process moves to step S311-2, and if it is not a jackpot, the process moves to step S311-5.

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

It should be noted that the stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area is used for determining whether or not it is a "jackpot symbol" in the special symbol stop processing of FIG. , and is also used to determine the game state after the end of the big win in the big win game ending process of FIG.

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

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

The reason why we set the game state at the time of winning the jackpot in the game state buffer separately from the game state storage area (time saving game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area) is that during the jackpot game Since the high-probability game flag and time-saving game flag in the state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot after the jackpot, a new This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the end of the jackpot. For this reason, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the game state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the jackpot is completed, Based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, a new game state after the end of the jackpot (time-saving game state, number of time-saving games, etc.) can be set.

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

In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a sets the effect symbol designation command for losing corresponding to the stop special figure data determined in step S311-5 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, End the jackpot determination process. As a result, the effect symbol specifying command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the type of the lost special symbol stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120 (stop special symbol data) can be grasped.

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

The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variable time set in the special symbol time counter has elapsed in step S320-1. When the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation processing of this time is terminated, and when the variation time has elapsed, the processing is moved to step S320-2.

In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a stops the variable display of the special symbols. Specifically, the variable display data set in step S316 is cleared, and the special symbols set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 are displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for causing the display device 21 to stop display is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the big hit determination result.

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs time-saving game end determination processing in step S330-2. Specifically, when the time saving game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, the number of time saving games (J) is updated by subtracting 1, and whether or not the new number of time saving games (J) is "0" determine whether As a result, when the number of time-saving games (J) is "0", the time-saving game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-3. On the other hand, if the time saving game flag is not set or if the number of time saving games (J) is not "0", the process proceeds directly to step S330-3.

In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs high-probability game end determination processing. Specifically, when the high-probability game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, the high-probability game count (X) is updated by subtracting 1, and the new high-probability game count (X) is "0". Determine whether or not there is As a result, when the high-probability game count (X) is "0", the high-probability game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-4. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set, or if the number of high-probability games (X) is not "0", the process proceeds directly to step S330-4.

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start preparation setting process in step S330-9. Specifically, referring to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, the type of the jackpot game is determined based on the stop special figure data, and the jackpot opening mode for the jackpot shown in FIG. 9 is determined. Large winning opening mode determination table (“first big winning table”, “second big winning table”, “third big winning table”, “fourth big winning table”, “fifth big winning table”) according to the type of big winning game from the table group table").

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

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

(Jackpot game processing on the main control board)
The jackpot game processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing the jackpot game processing in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

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

The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed in step S340-2. If the opening time has not passed, the current jackpot game process is terminated, and if the opening time has passed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a big winning opening closing process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the large winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c is cleared, and the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in the above step S330-9 is referred to, and the current Based on the number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the big winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big winning opening 16 is closed.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S340-11 whether or not one round has ended. Specifically, whether or not either the value of the winning ball counter (C) for the big winning opening reaches a specified number (9) or the number of openings (K) reaches the maximum number of openings. determine whether If one round has been completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12, and if one round has not been completed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

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

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

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

In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a clears the number of round games played (R), and in step S340-16, based on the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9. , the type of the special game is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is set in the performance transmission data storage area. As a result, the ending specifying command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the process for executing the ending effect of the big winning game is performed by the effect control board 120. - 特許庁

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

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

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

(Jackpot game end processing of the main control board)
The jackpot game end processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing a jackpot game ending process in the main control board 110 .

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

The main CPU 110a performs high probability game flag setting processing in step S350-2. Specifically, referring to the setting data table at the end of the jackpot game shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information, whether to shift to the high probability game state at the end of the jackpot game If it is determined whether to shift to the high probability game state, a high probability game flag indicating that it is in the high probability game state is set in the high probability game flag storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "01", a high probability game flag is set.

In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the set data table at the end of the jackpot game shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded stop special figure data and game state information, it is the number of times of variable display that can be executed in the high probability game state. A high-probability game number (X) is determined, and the determined high-probability game number (X) is set in a high-probability game number (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "01", 10000 times is set as the high probability game frequency (X).

The main CPU 110a performs a time saving game flag setting process in step S350-4. Specifically, referring to the setting data table at the end of the jackpot game shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded stop special figure data and game information, it is determined whether to shift to the time saving game state at the end of the jackpot game. When it determines and makes it shift to a time saving game state, the time saving game flag which shows that it is a time saving game state is set to the time saving game flag storage area. For example, when the game state information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, the time saving game flag is set.

The main CPU 110a performs time-saving game count determination processing in step S350-5. Specifically, referring to the setting data table at the end of the jackpot game shown in FIG. The number of games (J) is determined, and the determined number of time-saving games (J) is set in the number of time-saving games (J) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "04", 10000 times is set to the number of times of time saving games (J).

In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a identifies the game state by checking the presence or absence of the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag, and sends a game state designation command indicating the identified game state to the effect transmission data storage area. set. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped by the effect control board 120. - 特許庁

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

(Public power control processing of the main control board)
Using FIG. 26, the normal/universal power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing the normal/universal power control process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

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

This "general and general electric processing data" is set as necessary in each subroutine of the general and general electric control processing as will be described later, so that the necessary subroutines are appropriately processed in the progress of the game. It will be.

In step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol variation process, and terminates the current normal pattern normal electric control process. Specifically, hit determination processing, processing for displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner, processing for displaying the normal symbols in a stopped state, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S420, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game process, and terminates the current general/universal electric power control process. Specifically, the process of controlling the auxiliary game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Normal pattern variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 110 .

In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. When the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step S410-9, and when the normal symbols are not displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

The main CPU 110a determines whether the number of reserved normal symbols (G) is 1 or more in step S410-2. When the normal design reserved number (G) is 1 or more, the process is moved to step S410-3, and when the normal design reserved number (G) is not 1 or more, the current normal design variation process is terminated.

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

In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a shifts the normal pattern determination information stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area. Specifically, each normal figure determination information stored in the fourth storage unit from the first storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the normal pattern determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the normal pattern execution storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information used in the previous normal symbol fluctuation display that has already been written in the general figure execution storage area (0th storage unit) is erased.

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

The main CPU 110a performs normal symbol determination processing in step S410-6. Specifically, referring to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12(b), based on the current time-saving gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the obtained random number for normal symbol determination, stop display. The normal pattern (stop normal pattern data) is determined, the determined stop normal pattern data is set in the stop normal pattern data storage area, and the normal pattern designation command corresponding to the stop normal pattern data is stored in the main RAM 110c as performance transmission data. Set to area. Thereby, the general pattern designation command is transmitted to the production control board 120, and the stop general pattern data can be grasped in the production control board 120. - 特許庁

In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing. Specifically, referring to the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A symbol variation time is determined and set in a normal symbol time counter, and a normal symbol variation designation command corresponding to the normal symbol variation time is set in a performance transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal pattern fluctuation specification command is transmitted to the production control board 120, and the production control board 120 can usually grasp the fluctuation time of the pattern.

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

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

The main CPU 110a stops the variable display of normal symbols in step S410-10. Specifically, the variable display data set in step S410-8 is cleared, and the stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal design set in step S410-6 on the normal design display device 22 is used as the main display data. It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22, and the player is notified of the hit determination result.

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

In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets normal/universal electrical processing data=1, prepares to shift the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG. 28, and performs opening mode determination processing in step S410-13. Specifically, referring to the start opening mode determination table shown in FIG. Determines the opening time, interval time, and ending time of the auxiliary game.

In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the auxiliary game to the auxiliary game timer counter, and terminates this normal symbol variation process. It should be noted that the auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

(Auxiliary game processing of the main control board)
The auxiliary game processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing auxiliary game processing in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

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

The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has passed in step S420-2. If the opening time has not passed, the current auxiliary game process is terminated, and if the opening time has passed, the process proceeds to step S420-3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game ends in step S420-9. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of times (S) of opening the second starting port has reached the maximum number of times of opening. If the auxiliary game is to be terminated, the process proceeds to step S420-10, and if the auxiliary game is not to be terminated, the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

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

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

The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed in step S420-12. If the ending time has passed, the process proceeds to step S420-13, and if the ending time has not passed, the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the normal pattern normal electric processing data, prepares to shift the processing to the normal pattern variation processing shown in FIG. 27, and ends the current auxiliary game processing.

(Main processing of production control unit)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control section 120m will be described. First, using FIG. 29, the main processing of the effect control section 120m will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing main processing in the effect control section 120m.

First, the sub CPU 120a performs initialization processing in step S1000. In this processing, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b in response to power-on, and performs processing to initialize and set flags stored in the sub RAM 120c.

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

(Timer interrupt processing of production control unit)
The timer interrupt processing of the effect control section 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing timer interrupt processing in the effect control section 120m. In addition, although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the effect control board timer interrupt processing is executed.

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

In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Details of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In addition, when the command transmitted from the main control board 110 is received, the effect control unit 120m generates a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m (not shown), and stores the received command in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. It has become.

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

In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the lever operation detection switch 36b are input via the frame control board 180, and inputs the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a, etc. If so, effect input control processing for transmitting a effect button signal or the like to the image control unit 150 is performed.

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

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

(Command analysis processing of production control unit)
Next, command analysis processing of the effect control section 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing command analysis processing in the effect control section 120m.

The sub CPU 120a refers to the reception buffer in step S1401 to determine whether or not a command has been received. If the command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1410, and if the command has not been received, the current command analysis process ends.

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1410 whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is a special symbol storage specification command, the process moves to step S1411, and if it is not a special symbol storage specification command, the process moves to step S1420.

In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a performs pending storage update processing, and terminates the current command analysis processing. Specifically, the number of reserved memories is analyzed from the received special symbol memory designation command, and processing such as setting the analyzed reserved memory number to the reserved memory number counter of the sub-RAM 120c is performed.

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

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

As will be described in detail later, the icon change scenario determination process includes the final icon display mode determination process for determining the final display mode of the icon and the change scenario determination process for determining the scenario for changing the color of the icon. done.

Here, the "icon change effect" is an effect of changing the display mode of the icon (suspended icon, the variable icon) displayed on the image display device 31 (effect display area 70).

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a color change (icon change effect) of an icon (suspended icon, the variable icon) is executed, an icon change action (first change action or Second change action) is executed, and icon color change (icon change effect) is performed without an icon change action.

Note that the icon change effect is, as described above, by changing the display mode of the icon (suspended icon, the variable icon) displayed on the image display device 31, so that one or more variable effects can be achieved. It is a type of look-ahead effect that suggests that a game may be executed (makes people expect that a jackpot game will be executed).

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

In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs basic symbol data determination processing, and terminates the current command analysis processing. Specifically, based on the contents of the received performance design designation command, the presence or absence of a big win, basic pattern data (first to fifth big win pattern data, losing pattern data) that can identify the type of a big win. process.

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

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

The sub CPU 120a performs icon action determination processing in step S1442. Specifically, based on the content of the received variation pattern specification command and the content of the command stored in the reception buffer, whether to execute the icon action (first change action, second change action, etc.), etc. is determined, and a command corresponding to the determined content is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. As a result, a command for performing the icon action is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for performing the icon action is performed. Details of the icon action determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1443, the sub CPU 120a performs icon display mode update processing. Specifically, the display mode of the pending icon and the variable icon displayed on the image display device 31 is updated based on the change scenario determined in the above-described icon change effect determination process and the determined variable effect pattern. Then, the processing for executing the icon change effect is performed.

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

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

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

In step S1461, the sub CPU 120a performs game state setting processing, and terminates the current command analysis processing. Specifically, a process of specifying the current game state by referring to the received game state designation command and setting data indicating the specified game state in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 120c is performed.

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

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

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

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

In step S1490, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If it is an ending specifying command, the process moves to step S1491, and if it is not an ending specifying command, this command analysis process ends.

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

(Icon change effect determination process)
Next, the icon change effect determination processing of the effect control section 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing icon change effect determination processing in the effect control section 120m.

As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 33, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the icons (the variable icon and the suspended icon) are a white icon displayed in white as a normal icon (as a default icon), Icons ("special icons" to be described later) that are displayed in forms other than white icons, such as white blinking icons and blue icons, can be displayed.

The “icon change effect” is a effect of changing the display mode of the icon in a mode different from the mode displayed at the time of winning. Taking one example, the icon change effect is a effect of changing the display mode of an icon displayed as a white icon when winning a prize to a blue icon or the like. In the following description, the icon change effect of the variable icon may be described as "the variable icon change effect", and the icon change effect of the suspended icon may be described as the "suspended icon change effect".

Further, the "non-change scenario" described below is a scenario in which the display color of the icon does not change from the mode displayed at the time of winning (the display color at the time of winning) to the final display mode.

Also, the "change scenario" is a scenario in which the display mode of the icon is changed at least once from the mode displayed at the time of winning (the display color at the time of winning) to the final display mode. From another point of view, when the "change scenario" is selected, at least one icon change effect is performed.

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

In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a acquires the icon display mode determination random number for determining the final display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 31, and in step S1421-3, the final display mode of the icon. is selected from the icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 34). The details of this final icon display mode determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

The sub CPU 120a determines the final display mode of the icon in step S1421-4. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the final icon display mode determination table, and selects one of a plurality of final icon display modes based on the starting point winning designation command and the random number value for determining the icon display mode. Determines the final display mode of each icon.

In step S1421-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined final icon display mode is the special icon. If the final icon display mode is the special icon, the process moves to step S1421-6, and if the final icon display mode is not the special icon, the process moves to step S1421-11.

In step S1421-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined final icon display mode is the blinking white icon. If the final icon display mode is the blinking white icon, the process proceeds to step S1421-11, and if the final icon display mode is not the blinking white icon, the process proceeds to step S1421-7.

In this embodiment, when the final display mode of the icon is "white flashing icon", the white flashing icon is displayed from the time of winning. Therefore, when the final icon display mode is the white blinking icon, the icon change effect is not executed (the effect of changing the icon displayed as the white icon to the white blinking icon is not performed). In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention may change the white icon to a blinking white icon.

In step S1421-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current time is the executable period of the icon change effect. If it is determined that the icon change effect is executable, the process moves to step S1421-8, and if it is determined that the icon change effect is not executable, the process moves to step S1421-11.

In determining whether or not the icon change effect is executable, it is determined that the effect mode in which the execution of the icon change effect is restricted, that the jackpot game is not being executed, or that the icon change effect is not being executed. is determined to be an executable period. Any one of the above three conditions, or only two conditions may be provided.

In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not all of the prejudgment results of the pending storage corresponding to the previously received start winning designation command, that is, the preceding pending, are equal to or less than the normal reach. If all are equal to or less than the normal reach, the process proceeds to step S1421-9, and if none is equal to or less than the normal reach, the process is moved to step S1421-11.

It should be noted that normal reach or less means normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, and normal reach. That is, in this step S1421-8, it is determined whether or not all the preliminary determination results of the preceding suspension are normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, or normal reach.

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

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

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

In step S1421-12, the sub CPU 120a identifies the initial display mode when the icon is first displayed on the image display device 31 from the determined changed scenario or the non-changed scenario, and selects the icon according to the initial display mode. The initial display mode command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c, and the current icon change effect determination processing is terminated. As a result, the icon initial display mode command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the suspended icon in the display mode corresponding to the icon initial display mode command is displayed on the image display device 31, or a predetermined sound effect is displayed. It will be output.

Incidentally, in the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, when all the preliminary determination results of the preceding hold are equal to or less than the normal reach, the icon change effect (suspended icon change effect, the variable icon change effect) is executed. Alternatively, the icon change performance may be executed when the preliminary determination result of the preceding suspension is not to perform the ready-to-win performance, and the icon change performance may not be executed when the ready-to-win performance is to be performed. In this way, the change in the display mode of the pending icon does not occur during the variable effect corresponding to the preceding hold in which the ready-to-win effect is executed, and the hold icon during the variable effect corresponding to the preceding hold in which the ready-to-win effect is not executed. change of the display mode occurs, the ready-to-win effect is not hindered by the icon change effect, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, even if the pre-determination result of pre-holding includes the reach effect, the icon change effect may be executed, but in that case, the pre-determination result of pre-hold The icon change effect may be executed more easily (executed at a higher rate) in the case where the effect is not included than in the case where the ready-to-win effect is included.

(Icon display mode and light emission mode of Heso lamp)
FIG. 33 shows the icon display mode displayed on the image display device 31 and the light emission mode of the navel lamp 34c (decorative lighting device 34) corresponding to the icon display mode.

As shown in FIG. 33, the gaming machine 1 suggests the degree of expectation for a big win by the icon display mode. Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of white icon<blinking white icon<blue icon<green icon<purple icon<red icon<zebra icon.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an image depicting the moon is displayed as the pending icon or the variable icon. In addition, as the white icon changes to an icon with a high probability of winning (blue icon, green icon, etc.), the luminous area (the area where the moon appears to emit light) becomes larger and the display color of the icon changes. . Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the red icon or higher (red icon and zebra icon), the light emitting area spreads over almost the entire area and changes like a full moon, and a predetermined character (in this embodiment, the character "departure") is displayed. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 33, in this embodiment, the navel lamp 34c emits light in different modes according to the display color of the icon. For example, when all the icons including the pending icon and the variable icon are displayed as white icons, the navel lamp 34c does not emit light. to emit light. Further, when the blue icon is displayed, the navel lamp 34c emits blue light, and when the green icon is displayed, the navel lamp 34c emits green light. Further, when the red icon and the zebra icon are displayed, the navel lamp 34c emits red light.

Note that the navel lamp 34c may emit light in a manner different from the display color of the icon. For example, as an effect when the game ball Q wins the first start hole 14 (a prize-winning effect), the icon color and the navel lamp 34c are displayed in red while the first pending icon is displayed in a blue icon. may be inconsistent with each other.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the lighting mode of the navel lamp 34c is changed according to the icon color, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the gaming machine of the present invention, other decorative lighting devices 34 (for example, the board lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, or the decorative lighting device provided on the decorative member 33a) correspond to changes in icon color. etc.).

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

As shown in FIG. 34, the final icon display mode includes a white icon that is displayed in white as a normal icon, a white flashing icon that is displayed in a mode where the white icon is blinking, a blue icon that is displayed in blue, A green icon displayed in green, a purple icon displayed in purple, a red icon displayed in red, and a zebra icon displayed in zebra pattern (color) are set. Also, as described above, the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of (white icon <) white flashing icon <blue icon <green icon <purple icon <red icon <zebra icon.

In the following description, a white icon displayed in white as a normal icon may be described as a "normal icon". Also, an icon displayed in a display mode other than the normal icon may be described as a "special icon". In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “white icon” is displayed as the normal icon, and the “white blinking icon”, “blue icon”, “green icon”, “purple icon”, “red icon”, and “zebra icon” are displayed. ” is displayed as a special icon.

As shown in FIGS. 35 and 46(a), in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the icon may appear as a special icon.

A first feature of the final icon display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that the selection rate of the final icon display mode varies depending on the content of the effect. The starting winning prize information (starting opening winning prize designation command) includes information such as jackpot wins and losses, jackpot types, and effect contents (ready-to-win effects, etc., pseudo consecutive times).

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the specific starting winning information indicating that the effect content is SP reach or SPSP reach, it indicates that the effect content is normal variation, shortened variation, or normal reach that does not become reach. The special icon is selected at a higher rate than in the case of normal startup prize information.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table referred to when determining a change scenario. In the change scenario determination table, the final display mode of the icon, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start winning designation command, the allocation ratio (%) for each scenario, and the type of change scenario to be determined are associated. For reference, the prior changes in each change scenario and the update mode for the changes are described.

Here, the "preliminary variation" is the variation display (variation effect) that is executed based on the special figure determination information stored earlier than the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received starting entrance winning designation command. That is, "the variation" is a variation display (variation effect) that is executed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received starting entrance winning designation command.

In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during execution of the preliminary change (the pending icon change effect is not executed) and changes during the change (the change icon change effect is executed). ) Scenario (for example, scenario 05, etc.) and the display mode of the icon change during the execution of the prior variation (suspended icon change effect is executed) but do not change during the execution of the variation (the variation icon change Scenarios (for example, scenario 06, etc.) where effects are not executed, and icon display modes change during the execution of prior variation and during the execution of the variation (suspended icon change effect and the variable icon change effect A scenario (for example, scenario 19, etc.) to be executed is set.

As an example of the change scenario, the case where the change scenario 49 is selected in response to the reception of the starting opening winning designation command based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 will be described.

In the change scenario 49, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14, a white icon is displayed as a pending icon at a position corresponding to the pending number "4" in the first pending icon display area 72a of the image display device 31. Is displayed. Then, the white icon is maintained until the preliminary change four times before the change being executed at the time the white icon is displayed is completed. After that, when the advance change before 3 changes is started, the white icon moves to the position corresponding to the number of reservations "3", the reservation icon change effect is executed, and the white icon changes to the blue icon. Then, when the preliminary change two changes before is started, the blue icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of reservations "2", and the blue icon is maintained until the preliminary change two changes before ends. After that, when the advance variation one variation before is started, the blue icon moves to the position corresponding to the number of suspension "1", and the suspension icon change effect is executed to change the blue icon to the green icon. When the variation starts, the green icon becomes the variation icon, the variation icon change effect is executed, the green icon changes to the red icon at a predetermined timing, and then the zebra icon changes to the zebra icon at a predetermined timing. do.

In addition, in this embodiment, when changing the color of the pending icon in advance change, and when changing the color of the change icon in the change, the display mode is changed by one step (for example, blue → green ) or change in two or more stages (for example, from purple to zebra), but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode may be changed step by step for both or one of the color change of the pending icon (icon color change in prior variation) and the color change of the variation icon (icon color change in the variation). Alternatively, the display mode is changed by one step in the color change of the pending icon (color change in the previous change), and the display mode is changed in one step or two or more steps in the color change of the change icon (icon color change in the change). It may be made to

As the first feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 35, the scenario in which the display state of the icon changes during the execution of the change is more favorable than the scenario in which the display state of the icon changes when the game ball enters the starting hole. are being selected with a high percentage. By doing so, the expectation of whether or not the icon display mode will change (whether the icon change effect is executed) can be maintained until the change, and the interest in the game can be improved. Become.

As a second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 35, when the icon display mode changes over a plurality of stages (green, purple, red, and zebra icons are determined as the final icon display mode), , it is set so that the number of stages in which the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation is likely to be greater than the number of stages in which the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation. By doing so, it is possible to improve the expectation that the display mode of the icon changes over a plurality of stages in the change, and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, 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 ready-to-win effect (may be a ready-to-reach other than the normal reach) is executed in advance variation. However, the display mode of the icon is changed by a change scenario determination table in which whether or not a ready-to-win effect suggesting the possibility of a jackpot game being executed in advance fluctuation is executed or not is a determination element. A scenario may be determined. When such a change scenario determination table is used, there is no change in the display mode of the icon during the execution of the advance variation in which the ready-to-win effect is executed, and the icon display mode does not change during the preliminary variation in which the ready-to-win effect is not executed. It is preferable to set various scenarios so that changes in the display mode occur. In addition, a change in the display mode of the icon occurs during the execution of the preliminary variation in which the ready-to-win effect is executed and the preliminary variation in which the ready-to-win effect is not executed. Various scenarios may be set so that the change in the display mode of the icon occurs at a higher rate during the execution of the advance variation in which the change is not executed.

(Variation effect pattern determination process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the fluctuation effect pattern determination processing of the effect control section 120m will be described. FIG. 36 is a flow chart showing a variable effect pattern determination process in the effect control section 120m.

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

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

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

(Variation production pattern decision table)
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a variable effect pattern determination table referred to when determining a variable effect pattern. In the variable performance pattern determination table, the variable performance pattern designation command, the allocation ratio (%) for each variable performance pattern, and the determined variable performance pattern are associated, and as a reference, the performance configuration for each variable performance pattern. is described.

The variable effect pattern includes the image display device 31 (effect display area 70), the audio output device 32, the board drive device 33, the board lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, the navel lamp 34c, the effect button 35, and the operation lever 36. It is a production mode of the variable production performed using the production device, and the presence or absence of the ready-to-win production, the presence or absence of the zone production, the content of the ready-to-win production, etc. are defined.

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

“Normal fluctuation” means that a normal fluctuation effect in which the ready-to-win state is not formed by the effect pattern 38 is performed.
"Shortened variation" indicates that a shortened variation effect is performed in which the ready-to-win state is not formed by the effect pattern 38, which is shorter than the normal variation effect.
"Normal reach" indicates that a normal reach effect in which a reach state is formed by the effect pattern 38 is performed.
"SP ready-to-win" indicates that a ready-to-win state is formed by the effect pattern 38, and an SP ready-to-win effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than the normal ready-to-win effect is performed.
"SPSP ready-to-win" indicates that a ready-to-win state is formed by the effect pattern 38, and SPSP ready-to-win effect with higher expectation for big hit than SP ready-to-win effect is performed.

"Pseudo-run failure" indicates that the pseudo-run will not be executed in the end, even though a stimulating effect is executed to determine whether or not the pseudo-run will be executed.
"Pseudo-run success" indicates that a stimulus effect is executed to determine whether or not the pseudo-run will be executed, and finally the pseudo-run will be executed.
"Zone effect" means that a specific effect (background display) different from the normal effect (background) is performed on the image display device 31, suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be executed (the This indicates that zone production will be performed.

A first feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. The higher the number, the higher the expectation of the jackpot. By doing so, it is possible to heighten the player's sense of anticipation regarding whether or not the pseudo-run will be executed, or the number of times the pseudo-run will be executed, thereby making it possible to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, as a second feature of the variable production pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37, the ready-to-win production is more likely to be executed when the zone production is executed than when the zone production is not executed, and the expectation of the big win is high. There are several points. By doing so, the player's interest in the zone effect can be heightened, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Incidentally, the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 does not have a variable effect pattern in which normal reach is performed, SP reach is performed, and then SP SP reach is performed, but it may be provided.

(Icon action decision processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 38, icon action determination processing of the effect control section 120m will be described. FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing icon action determination processing in the effect control section 120m.

Note that the “icon action” is an effect related to the change of the icon (the variable icon, the pending icon). "Icon action" includes "change action", "weapon appearance incitement (gase)", and "predictive action".

A “change action” is an effect (action) performed when a color change of an icon (icon change effect) is executed. In addition, the “weapon appearance teasing” (gase) is an effect for inciting whether or not the icon change effect is to be performed. Further, the "precursive action" is a predictive effect performed as a precursor to a second change action, which will be described later.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, "first change action" and "weapon appearance fanning" (fake) are executed as icon actions related to the color change of the variable icon. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “second change action” and the “predictive action” are executed as the icon actions related to the color change of the pending icon.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the portent action is performed before the second change action is performed. In addition, after the precursor action is executed (after the drum bridge image moves toward the suspension icon), the suspension icon may not change color (false precursor).

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first change action can be executed as a change action performed when changing the color of the variable icon. Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a second change action can be executed as a change action performed when changing the color of the pending icon.

In the following description, the change action (first change action) that is performed when changing the color of the variable icon and the fake effect (weapon appearance encouragement) that encourages the color change of the variable icon are collectively referred to as: It may be described as "icon action related to the variable icon". In addition, the change action (second change action) performed when changing the color of the pending icon and the portent effect (predictive action) suggesting the color change of the pending icon are collectively referred to as “icon action related to the pending icon”. may be described and explained. Furthermore, the first change action and the second change action may be collectively referred to simply as "change action".

In this embodiment, as the first changing action, three types of changing actions, ie, "first changing action A", "first changing action B", and "first changing action C" can be executed. In the following description, the first changing action A, the first changing action B, and the first changing action C are collectively referred to simply as "first changing action".

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, three types of change actions are provided as change actions when changing the color of the variable icon, and one type of change action is provided as a change action when changing the color of the pending icon. Although the example provided is shown, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a change action for changing the color of the variable icon and a change action for changing the color of the pending icon, one type or a plurality of types of change actions may be executed.

Note that the types of icon actions and the content of effects will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 39 and the like.

In the icon action determination process, whether or not to execute an icon action (first change action, instigating the appearance of a weapon) related to the variable icon, or an icon action (second change action, precursor action) related to the pending icon, and whether or not to execute the icon action A process for determining an execution pattern is performed.

First, in step S1422-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the determined variable effect pattern, and uses the icon action determination table (see FIG. 39) for the variable icon to determine whether or not to execute the icon action for the variable icon. , which determines what icon action to perform. The details of the icon action determination table regarding this variable icon will be described later with reference to FIG.

Sub CPU 120a determines in step S1442-2 whether or not execution of the icon action for the variable icon has been determined. If execution of the icon action for the variable icon has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1442-3, and if execution of the icon action for the variable icon has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S1442-8. Transfer.

The sub CPU 120a determines whether execution of the first changing action A or the first changing action B has been determined in step S1442-3. If the execution of the first changing action A or the first changing action B has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1442-4, and if the execution of the first changing action A or the first changing action B has not been determined , the process moves to step S1442-5.

In step S1442-4, the sub CPU 120a determines which of the first changing action A and the first changing action B is to be executed by referring to the presence/absence of the zone effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a determines the "first change action A" when the content of the variable effect pattern designation command does not include the execution of the zone effect, and determines the contents of the variable effect pattern designation command. However, if the execution of the zone effect is included, the "first change action B" is determined. When the process of step S1442-4 is completed, the process moves to step S1442-5.

In step S1442-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the contents of the first changing action to be executed include the first changing action C or the weapon appearance impetus. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the execution of the first changing action C or the encouragement of the appearance of the weapon is included as the icon action related to the variable icon determined in step S1442-1. If either the first change action C or the instigation for the appearance of a weapon is included, the process proceeds to step S1442-6. The process moves to step S1442-7.

In step S1442-6, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of determining the execution pattern of the first changing action C or the weapon appearing encouragement. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a refers to the first changing action C execution pattern determination table or the weapon appearance prompting determination table (see FIG. 40) to determine the execution pattern of the first changing action C and the weapon appearance prompting. The first changing action C execution pattern determination table and the weapon appearance bias determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1442-7, the sub CPU 120a sets a command corresponding to the content of the icon action regarding the determined variable icon in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, an icon action command for the variable icon is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the icon action for the variable icon is performed.

In step S1442-8, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a pending icon whose color is to be changed, and specifies the pending icon whose color is to be changed. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a pending icon whose color is scheduled to change in the variation exists in the pre-reading information storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If so, the pending icon is identified, and the process moves to step S1442-9.

In step S1442-9, the sub CPU 120a performs processing for determining an icon action for the pending icon. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon action determination table (see FIG. 41) regarding the pending icon, and determines whether or not to execute the second change action and whether or not to execute the predictive action. When the process of step S1442-9 ends, the process moves to step S1442-10.

In step S1442-10, sub CPU 120a sets a command corresponding to the icon action related to the determined pending icon in the transmission buffer of sub RAM 120c. As a result, an icon action command relating to the reserved icon is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the second change action and the predictive action is performed.

(Icon action determination table for the variable icon)
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, an icon action determination table for the variable icon will be described. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of an icon action determination table regarding the variable icon.

Icon actions related to the variable icon include, as described above, the first change action performed when changing the color of the variable icon (when the icon color change effect is performed) and the weapon appearance prompt. Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, "first changing action A", "first changing action B", and "first 1 change action C”, and three types of change actions can be executed.

The first changing action A and the first changing action B are performed by placing a predetermined image (in this embodiment, a “drum bridge image TG” with a bridge as a motif) in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31) at the default position (the change (below the icon). More specifically, in the first change action A, a dog character Ca appears in the drum bridge image TG displayed at the default position, and an effect is performed in which the dog character Ca barks at the variation icon TI.

In addition, in the first change action B, a girl character Cb appears in the drum bridge image TG displayed at the default position, and an effect is performed in which tears of the girl character Cb fall on the variation icon TI. Note that the "first change action B" is an effect that is executed when a zone effect is performed. Details of the first changing action A and the first changing action B will be described later with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51. FIG.

In the first change action C, an icon (weapon icon BI) having a motif of one or more weapons appears in the effect display area 70, and an effect is performed in which the weapon icon BI attacks the variable icon TI. Details of the first change action C will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 and the like.

“Weapon Appearance Instigation” is an effect that incites whether or not the first change action C will be executed. To be more specific, the “weapon advent” is an effect (gase) in which the weapon icon BI appears once and fades out without being set (not stopped) near the variable icon TI (set position). be.

As shown in FIG. 39, in the icon action determination table for the variable icon of this embodiment, how many times the icon color is changed in the change (once, twice, or three times), and , the content and the number of times of the first change action to be executed are set according to the content of the variation effect pattern determined by the variation.

For example, as shown in FIG. 39, when the color change of the variation icon in the variation is "once" and the content of the variation effect pattern in the variation is "normal reach", the rate of the variation is 60%. When changing the color of the icon, the first change action and the weapon appearance prompt are not executed, the weapon appearance prompt (first change action fake) is performed at a rate of 20%, and the first change action A is performed at a rate of 10%. Alternatively, the first change action B is performed, and the first change action C is performed at a rate of 10%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, when the color change (icon change effect) of the variation icon in the variation is a plurality of times (two or three times), the first variation action is executed a plurality of times. may be Further, in the present embodiment, when the color change of the variable icon is scheduled multiple times, a plurality of types of first change actions can be executed (for example, the first change action A is executed once. , perform the first change action C once, etc.). Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the change action (first change action) for changing the color of the variable icon may be executed once. Also, the gaming machine of the present invention may have one type of first changing action that can be executed in one variation.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first change action (the first change action A, the first change action B, and the first change action C) is an example in which the color change of the change icon is performed. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this.

That is, the gaming machine of the present invention may change the color of the pending icon by the first change action, and may change the color of the variable icon by the second change action. For example, the first changing action A (the effect of making a dog character appear), the first changing action B (the effect of making a girl character appear), or the first changing action C (the effect of making a weapon icon appear). The effect that is displayed) may be performed when changing the color of the pending icon. Also, the color of the variable icon may be changed by a second change action (an effect of changing the icon to a full moon).

(First change action C execution pattern determination table)
Next, the first changing action C execution pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 40(a). FIG. 40(a) is a diagram showing an example of a first change action C execution pattern determination table. The details of the images and the like (weapon icons, the variation icons, etc.) displayed in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31) in the first change action C will be described later with reference to FIGS. .

In the first change action C of this embodiment, multiple types of weapon icons are displayed. Specifically, the weapon icons used for the first change action C of this embodiment include a "bamboo cylinder icon" that depicts a "bamboo cylinder", a "sword icon" that depicts a "sword", and a "hand". There is a drawn "hand icon".

In the first changing action C, the weapon icon performs an action (attack action) as if it were attacking the variable icon, and the color of the variable icon changes after the attack action. In other words, in the present embodiment, a weapon icon is used as the stock icon for "color change of the variable icon", and the attack action (activation) of the weapon icon is "color change of the variable icon". It can also be said that it releases stock. Furthermore, it can be said that the state in which the weapon icon is set at the set position is the state in which the color change (icon change effect) of the variable icon is stocked.

In the following description, the attack action (stock release) of the weapon icon may be described as "weapon activation" or simply "activation". Also, the state in which the weapon icon is set to the set position may be described simply as "set" or simply "stock".

In this embodiment, "strength" is set for three types of weapon icons. The intensity of the weapon icon is set according to how many colors the variable icon is to be changed to (to a color with a higher probability of winning a big hit). For example, as shown in FIG. 40(a), the bamboo cylinder icon can be selected when the variable icon after change is "blue icon or higher", while the sword icon can be selected when the variable icon after change is It can only be selected if it is "greater than or equal to the green icon". In addition, the hand icon can only be selected when the change icon after change is "purple icon or higher".

That is, when the bamboo cylinder icon is set (stocked) as the weapon icon, it is confirmed that the variable icon changes to "above the blue icon". Also, when a sword icon is set (stocked) as a weapon icon, it is confirmed that the variable icon changes to "green icon or higher". Furthermore, when a hand icon is set (stocked) as a weapon icon, it is determined that the variable icon is "more than purple icon". In this way, there are strengths and weaknesses in the weapon icons, and the strengths and weaknesses are such as "bamboo cylinder icon"<"sword icon"<"hand icon".

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, strengths and weaknesses are provided for a plurality of types of weapon icons. As a result, the game machine 1 can increase the player's expectation for the variation icon to change to a color with a higher expectation for a big win depending on the type of the weapon icon to be set, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

In the execution pattern of the first changing action C, in one execution of the first changing action C, among the three types of the bamboo cylinder icon, the sword icon, and the hand icon, which type of weapon icon is to be displayed, or how many A plurality of weapon display patterns are provided for determining whether to display a weapon icon. Specifically, in this embodiment, a weapon display pattern (single weapon) in which any one weapon icon is displayed, and a weapon display pattern in which two or three weapon icons out of three types of weapons are displayed. (multiple weapons).

For example, as shown in FIG. 40(a), in execution patterns 01 to 08, one type of weapon icon (any one of a bamboo cylinder icon, a sword icon, and a hand icon) appears and is set. Also, in weapon patterns 09 to 17, a plurality of types of weapon icons (two or three of a bamboo cylinder icon, a sword icon, and a hand icon) appear and are set.

In this embodiment, when a plurality of weapon icons are set (stocked), the color of the variable icon is changed when the last set weapon icon is activated. Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and when a plurality of weapon icons are set at the same time, the color of the variable icon may be changed each time all weapon icons are activated.

In the execution pattern of the first changing action C of the present embodiment, a plurality of patterns (activation patterns) are set as to when the weapon icon is activated. Specifically, the types of activation patterns of the first change action C include "immediate activation", "standby + countdown", and "standby + operation image display".

Weapon icon activation patterns and activation timings will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 42(a), in the case of "instant activation" (for example, execution pattern 01), after the weapon icon appears and is set at the set position, the weapon is activated (immediately) without waiting (standby). The icon performs an action (weapon activation) that attacks the variable icon. That is, in the case of "immediate activation", the weapon icon BI is activated after time T1 after the weapon icon is set (stocked).

As shown in FIG. 42(b), in the case of "standby + countdown", after the weapon icon appears and is set at the set position, the weapon is activated after a waiting time (standby). In addition, in the case of "standby + countdown", after the standby time has passed, the countdown of "3, 2, 1," starts 3 seconds before the activation, and when the countdown reaches "0", the weapon icon BI is activated. That is, in the standby pattern, the weapon icon BI is activated after the time T2, which is longer than the time T1, after the weapon icon BI is set (stocked).

As shown in FIG. 42(c), in the case of "standby + operation image display", after the weapon icon appears and is set at the set position, the effect button 35 is operated after a predetermined period of time (standby). An instruction image (operation image) is displayed.

The “operation image” is an image that instructs the player to operate the effect button 35 . In this embodiment, as an operation image, an image (see the operation image SG in FIG. 49D) in which the effect button 35 is drawn is displayed along with the characters "Press!" as an instruction to press the effect button 35. be done. Note that the operation image is displayed during the effective period during which the operation of the effect button 35 is accepted.

In the case of "standby + operation image display", the weapon icon is activated at the timing when the effect button 35 is operated during the valid period or at the timing when the valid period ends. That is, in the case of "standby + operation image display", the weapon icon is activated after time T3, which is longer than time T1, after the weapon icon is set (stocked).

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the standby time (T2) in the case of "standby + countdown" is longer than the standby time (T3) in the case of "standby + operation image display" (T2 >T3). In the gaming machine of the present invention, the waiting time (T3) in the case of "standby + operation image display" may be longer than the waiting time (T2) in the case of "standby + countdown" (T2< T3), the waiting time (T2) in the case of "standby + countdown" and the waiting time (T3) in the case of "standby + operation image display" may be the same (T2=T3).

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of times are set for the time from when the weapon icon is set to when it is activated, and when the weapon icon is activated (activation patterns). As a result, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment determines which color the variable icon changes from when the weapon icon appears until it is activated ), etc., it is possible to increase the expectation of the player and improve the interest in the game.

As shown in FIG. 40(a), the bamboo cylinder icon and the sword icon may be activated immediately (without standby), whereas the hand icon may not be activated immediately. That is, the hand icon always stands by when set.

FIG. 40(b) shows an execution pattern of a weapon appearance teasing that is performed as a false effect to tease whether or not the first change action C is to be performed. In the weapon appearance prompt, the weapon icon appears once, but the weapon icon disappears without being set to the set position (without stopping).

Note that, as shown in FIG. 40(b), among the multiple types of weapon icons, there are two types used for inciting the appearance of weapons: a "bamboo cylinder icon" and a "sword icon." It cannot be used to incite the appearance of weapons. In other words, of the weapon icons, the "hand icon" must be set when it appears, and changes the color of the variable icon. That is, while the bamboo cylinder icon and the sword icon may not be set even if they appear (false), the hand icon is always set when it appears (no false).

(Icon action determination table for hold icon)
Next, referring to FIG. 41, an icon action determination table relating to pending icons will be described. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of an icon action determination table regarding pending icons.

In this embodiment, the second change action is set as the icon action for changing the pending icon. In this embodiment, before the second change action is executed, an effect is performed to prompt whether or not the second change action will be executed. More specifically, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the precursor action is performed as the precursor effect of the second change action before the second change action is executed.

Also, there is a case where the precursor action is executed before the execution of the second change action (real precursor), while the second change action is not executed after the precursor action is executed (false precursor). Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this, and is one in which the second change action is always executed after the precursor action is executed (the color of the pending icon is always changed when the precursor action is executed). ).

As shown in FIG. 41, when normal reach is performed and when there is a pending icon to be changed (when icon change effect is present), the second change action is executed at a rate of 40%. In addition, when normal reach is performed and there is no pending icon to be changed (no icon change effect), predictive action (fake predictive sign) is executed at a rate of 40%.

In addition, in the portent action of the present embodiment, an effect is performed in which an image of a drawn bridge (a drum bridge image) is moved from the variable icon to the pending icon. In other words, the second change action executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is performed in response to the drum bridge image being moved and displayed toward the hold icon.

In the second change action of the present embodiment, after the predictive action is performed, the suspended icon is enlarged and displayed, and the moon (suspended icon) appears to wax and wane (effect as if the luminous area expands). is done. A series of effects from the premonitory action to the execution of the second change action to the color change of the pending icon will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 41, the icon action (second change action or portent action) related to the pending icon can be executed in fluctuations below normal reach. More specifically, the icon action for the pending icon is performed when the reach is equal to or less than the normal reach and the change is not shortened (normal reach or normal change (change time of 12 seconds or longer)). As a result, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment does not execute the second change action when an effect with a high expectation of a big hit (for example, SPSP reach) is performed as an effect related to the variable icon, It does not impede such production. On the other hand, when an effect with a low degree of expectation for a big win (lower than normal reach) is performed as an effect related to the change, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the pending icon and increase the expectation for the subsequent change.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the change action (first change action) for changing the variable icon and the change action (second change action) for changing the reserved icon are executed in different modes. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this.

Also, for example, a change action of changing the color of the pending icon and a change action of changing the color of the variable icon may be common. For example, an effect of changing the color of the pending icon may be performed by the second change action, and an effect of changing the color of the variable icon may be performed by the second change action.

In addition, the first change action C (change action using a weapon icon) performs an effect of changing the color of the pending icon, and the first change action C (change action using a weapon icon) changes the color of the change icon. It is good also as what performs the production which changes.

As will be described in detail later, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the drum bridge image is displayed at the default position (below the variable icon), the first change action is performed, and the drum bridge image is displayed at the holding position. Although an example of executing the second change action in response to being executed has been shown, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the drum bridge image may be another image. For example, in the gaming machine of the present invention, an image of the operation device (for example, an image of the effect button 35) may be used instead of the drum bridge image TG. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an example of the image of the operation device, an "operation image SG" (an instruction to press!) will be described. However, the image of the operation device may be an operation device that the player can push (instructions such as stab!) or an operation device that the player can pull (instructions such as pull!). is performed).

(Mode for updating the number of reservations in the image display device and the reservation display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the manner of updating the number of reservations and the timing thereof will be described.

In FIG. 43, as an example, when the number of first reservations is "2" (U1=2), the game ball Q wins (enters) the first start port 14, and the number of first reservations is " 3" (U1=3), the display mode of the pending icon, the first pending number display area 74a, and the first special symbol pending display 23 is updated.

In the following description, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, the first special symbol reservation display device 23, the second special symbol reservation display device 24, the normal symbol reservation The lamp group of the display device 25, the number-of-rounds indicator 26, and the right-handed indicator 27 may be generically described as "main lamp group 28".

As described above, the gaming machine 1 displays the first special symbol reservation number (U1) as the display of the first reservation icon, the number display in the first reservation number display area 74a, the first special symbol reservation display device 23 are provided. In addition, the display of the second reserved icon, the number display in the second reserved number display area 74b, and the second special symbol reserved indicator 24 are provided as those for displaying the second special symbol reserved number (U2).

As shown in FIG. 44(a), the first reserved icon display area 72a is provided with display areas corresponding to the first to fourth storage sections of the first special figure determination information reserved storage area. Specifically, in the first reserved icon display area 72a, the first area R1 corresponding to the first storage section of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area, the second area R2 corresponding to the second storage section, the second A third region R3 corresponding to the three storage units and a fourth region R4 corresponding to the fourth storage unit are provided.

Further, in the second reserved icon display area 72b, display areas corresponding to the first to fourth storage sections of the second special figure determination information reserved storage area are provided. Specifically, in the second reserved icon display area 72b, the first area R1 corresponding to the first storage section of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area, the second area R2 corresponding to the second storage section, the second A third region R3 corresponding to the three storage units and a fourth region R4 corresponding to the fourth storage unit are provided.

As shown in FIG. 44(c), the first special symbol reservation display 23 can display the number of first reservations by combining the lighting modes of the two LEDs. Specifically, when the number of reservations is "0", the first special symbol reservation display 23 is in a state in which the two LEDs are turned off. In addition, when the number of the first reservation is "1", the first special symbol reservation display 23 is in a state where the upper LED of the two LEDs is lit, and the lower LED is extinguished. becomes. Moreover, when the number of the first suspension is "2", the first special symbol suspension display 23 is in a state where two LEDs are lit. In addition, when the number of first reservations is "3", the first special symbol reservation indicator 23 is in a state where the LED on the upper side of the two LEDs blinks, and the LED on the lower side lights up. becomes. Moreover, when the number of the first suspension is "4", the first special symbol suspension display 23 is in a state in which two LEDs blink.

Although illustration is omitted, when the game ball wins (enters) the second starting port 15, as with the first special symbol reservation display 23, the second special symbol reservation display 24 displays two The LED lights up in a manner indicating the number of second reservations.

As shown in FIGS. 44(a) and 44(b), when the game ball Q wins (enters) the first starting port 14, the number of pending icons HI, the first pending number display area 74a, and the first special The display mode of the symbol reservation display 23 is updated from the display mode indicating that the number of reservations is "2" to the display mode indicating that the number of reservations is "3".

In addition, when the fluctuation ends and the number of reservations changes from "3" to "2", the display mode of the reservation icon HI, the first reservation number display area 74a, and the first special symbol reservation display 23 is changed so that the number of reservations is " 3" is updated to a display mode indicating that the pending number is "2".

For example, as shown in FIG. 44(a), when the first special symbol reserved number (U1) is "2", "two" reserved icons HI are displayed in the first reserved icon display area 72a. More specifically, when the pending number is "2" (U1=2), the pending icon HI is displayed in each of the first region R1 and the second region R2. In addition, when the number of reservations is "2", the number of "2" is displayed in the first reservation number display area 74a, and the number of reservations is "2" in the first special symbol reservation display 23. (in this embodiment, two LEDs are lit).

Also, as shown in FIG. 44(b), when the game ball Q wins (enters) the first start port 14 and the number of the first reserve becomes "3", the reserve icon is displayed in the first reserve icon display area 72a. An additional HI is displayed, and "three" pending icons HI are displayed. More specifically, the hold icon HI is additionally displayed in the third region R3, and combined with the two hold icons HI already displayed in the first region R1 and the second region R2, a total of three hold Icon HI is displayed. In addition, when the number of reservations becomes "3", the number of "3" is updated and displayed in the first reservation number display area 74a, and the number of reservations is "3" in the first special symbol reservation display 23. (In this embodiment, the upper LED blinks and the lower LED lights up).

In addition, when one change ends and the number of the first pending becomes "2", the "two" pending icons HI are displayed in the first pending icon display area 72a, and the first pending number display area 74a , the number of "2" is displayed, and the LED updates the lighting mode in the mode of displaying that the number of reservations is "2" on the first special symbol reservation display 23.

It should be noted that each pending icon HI shifts toward the variable icon display area 73 each time one variation is completed. For example, as shown in FIG. 46(b), the pending icon HI displayed in the first region R1 is shifted to the variable icon display region 73 and displayed as the variable icon TI, and displayed in the second region R2. The pending icon HI that has been displayed is shifted to the first area R1 and displayed. Also, the hold icon HI displayed in the third area R3 is shifted to the second area R2 and displayed.

(Regarding the display of the hold icon when winning a prize)
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the timing of updating the display mode of the icons (suspended icon HI, variable icon TI) will be described.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment changes the colors of the variable icon and the pending icon according to the change scenario determined by the sub CPU 120a. Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the lighting mode of the navel lamp 34c changes so as to correspond to the icon color.

Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when changing the color of the pending icon in the preliminary variation, if the second change action is not performed, the color change of the pending icon is shifted within the pending icon display area. It is done when it is displayed (at the time of shift).

For example, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, a scenario (in the case of scenario 06) is determined in which the pending icon HI is displayed as a blinking white icon when the prize is won, and changes from the blinking white icon to the blue icon 2 times before, In addition, when the second change action is not executed, the pending icon HI displayed as a blinking white icon at the time of winning changes to a blue icon when shift-displayed from the third area R3 to the second area R2.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, the navel lamp 34c changes its light emission mode so as to correspond to the display mode of the hold icon HI. Specifically, while the hold icon HI is displayed as a blinking white icon, the navel lamp 34c emits white light, and at the timing when the hold icon HI changes to a blue icon (during shift), the navel lamp 34c changes to emit blue light. .

On the other hand, when the second change action is executed to change the color of the pending icon HI, the color of the pending icon HI is changed during the change. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, a scenario (in the case of scenario 06) is determined in which the pending icon HI is displayed as a blinking white icon when the prize is won, and changes from the blinking white icon to the blue icon 2 times before. , when the second change action is executed, the pending icon HI displayed as a blinking white icon at the time of winning is shifted to the second region R2 and then changed (during the change two before). Change to blue icon.

Further, as shown in FIG. 47, the navel lamp 34c changes its light emission mode so as to correspond to the display mode of the hold icon HI. Specifically, while the hold icon HI is displayed as a blinking white icon, the navel lamp 34c emits white light, and at the timing when the hold icon HI changes to a blue icon, the navel lamp 34c changes to emit blue light.

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the navel lamp 34c emits light in a manner corresponding to the color of the icon (suspended icon or variable icon). That is, when the color of the icon (suspended icon or the variable icon) changes, the light emission color of the navel lamp 34c changes in synchronization with the icon color.

As a result, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it becomes easier to sensuously recognize the mode of the color of the icon (suspended icon or variable icon). As a result, the game machine 1 can further enhance the performance effect and improve the interest of the game.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the lighting mode of the navel lamp 34c is changed in synchronization with the change of the icon color, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the gaming machine of the present invention may continue a predetermined lighting mode before and after the icon color changes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 47, in the present embodiment, the variable icon is continuously displayed until the variation is stopped (confirmed), and the navel lamp 34c continues to emit light in synchronization with the variable icon.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the variable icon may not be displayed depending on the effect performed in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). For example, in the case of an effect such as SPSP ready-to-win where the expectation of a big win is high, the variable icon and the pending icon may not be displayed. Further, when the variable icon is no longer displayed, the light emission of the navel lamp 34c may be extinguished in synchronization with the non-display of the variable icon.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, even when the variable icon is not displayed (for example, while SPSP reach is being performed), the navel lamp 34c emits light corresponding to the color of the variable icon. may continue. In such a configuration, for example, the navel lamp 34c may continue to be lit until the end of the fluctuation.

(Regarding specific examples of each production)
An example of the effects performed by the gaming machine 1 will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the icons (holding icon HI and variable icon TI) are displayed as images of the moon. Further, as shown in FIG. 48(a), in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable icon TI is displayed together with the cloud image KG in which clouds are drawn. Also, an image depicting a bridge (drum bridge image TG) is displayed in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31).

As shown in FIG. 48(a), the drum bridge image TG is normally displayed at the default position, with the position below the variable icon TI (substantially at the center of the effect display area 70) as the default position. It is The drum bridge image TG, when displayed at the default position, functions as part of various effects (color change of the variable icon, etc.). The drum bridge image TG plays a role like a stage for various characters (dog character Ca, girl character Cb, etc.) appearing on the bridge when displayed at the default position.

In this way, in the gaming machine 1, the player's attention can be drawn to each character by giving the drum bridge image TG a role like a stage for each character and utilizing it for production. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can attract the player's attention to details such as the rules of the game executed using the small characters and the violation of the rules, thereby improving the interest of the game.

Here, as shown in FIG. 48(b), in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect display area 70 (image display device 31) is provided with a plurality of layers for displaying various images. ing.

Specifically, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a layer A on which the pending icon HI is displayed, a layer B on which the arch bridge image TG is displayed, a layer C on which the cloud image KG is displayed, and the variable icon TI. It has at least four layers, layer D on which is displayed. Each layer is provided in order of layer A, layer B, layer C, and layer D from the upper layer side.

Thus, in this embodiment, the hold icon HI is displayed on the uppermost layer A, and the arch bridge image TG is displayed on the lower layer B than the layer A on which the hold icon HI is displayed. An icon TI is displayed on the layer D on the further lower layer side. In other words, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the holding icon HI, the drum bridge image TG, the cloud image G, and the variable icon TI are displayed in different layers.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pending icon HI, the variable icon TI, and the drum bridge image TG are displayed in different layers. As a result, the game machine 1 can create a perspective between the variable icon TI or the hold icon HI and the drum bridge image TG, thereby enhancing the visual effect. In addition, the gaming machine 1 configures the icon (holding icon HI or the variable icon TI) and the drum bridge image TG on different layers, thereby impressing the player with the drum bridge image TG as a special motif image. can draw attention.

In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which layers are provided to display the holding icon HI, the drum bridge image TG, the cloud image KG, and the variable icon TI in this order from the upper layer side. Not limited. For example, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the variable icon TI may be displayed on a layer above the layer on which the drum bridge image TG is displayed, and the pending icon HI may be displayed on a layer below it. Alternatively, the variable icon TI and the pending icon HI may be displayed on a layer above the layer on which the drum bridge image TG is displayed. Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention may display the variable icon TI and the hold icon HI on a layer below the layer on which the drum bridge image TG is displayed.

(A series of flow from normal reach to SPSP reach)
Next, an example of an effect during variation executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, in the gaming machine 1, a plurality of variable effect patterns are provided (variable effect patterns 1 to 38), and based on each variable effect pattern, the effect display area 70 (image display device 31) and the audio output device 32, an effect is performed by a decorative lighting device 34 and the like.

FIG. 49 shows an example of an effect performed when normal reach develops into SPSP reach. As described above, the SPSP reach is an effect suggesting that the degree of expectation for a big win is relatively high.

As shown in FIG. 49(a), in normal reach, two production patterns 38 indicating the same number (“7” in the example of FIG. 49(a)) temporarily stop in the production display area 70 (image display device 31). Then, the remaining production pattern 38 changes. Further, a small performance pattern 48 is variably displayed so as to be synchronized with the performance pattern 38. - 特許庁

Also, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), for example, when developing from normal reach to SPSP reach, the title of SPSP reach (in FIG. 49 (b), the character image of "SPSP battle") is displayed, and development to SPSP reach is reported.

As shown in FIG. 49(c), in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation image SG is displayed during the SPSP reach. Further, as shown in FIG. 49(d), after the operation image SG is displayed during the SPSP reach, a predetermined A cut-in is displayed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 49(d), when the cut-in is displayed, dialogue or the like may be displayed. Furthermore, when displaying lines and the like when a cut-in occurs, it is possible to display a plurality of types of character colors for the lines, so that the degree of expectation for a big win may be varied according to the character colors of the lines. For example, the character color of the words may be configured such that the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of green<red<gold.

As shown in FIG. 49(e), an operation image SG is displayed at the end of the SPSP reach. The operation image SG displayed at the end of the SPSP ready-to-win can be displayed in order to notify the winning or losing of the big win. As shown in FIG. 49(f), at the timing when the operation image SG is operated or at the timing when the effective period of the effect button 35 expires, the big hit notification is performed. In addition, the combination of the performance symbols 38 (“777” in the example of FIG. 49(f)) for notifying the big hit is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in synchronism with the stopped display of the production pattern 38, the small production pattern 48 is stopped and displayed.

(About an example of change action)
Next, an example of each change action performed by the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can execute various effects using the drum bridge image TG. In addition, the gaming machine 1 displays the drum bridge image TG at a position (default position) below the variable icon TI, and changes the color of the variable icon TI (first change action A, first change action A, first change action A). 1 change action B, first change action C).

In addition, the gaming machine 1 is at a position (holding position) corresponding to one of the first region R1 to fourth region R4 of the holding icon display region (first holding icon display region 72a, second holding icon display region 72b) A second change action of displaying a drum bridge image TG to perform a precursory action, and after the precursory action is performed (in response to the drum bridge image TG being displayed at the holding position), changing the color of the pending icon HI. I do.

(Example of first change action A)
Next, an example of the first change action A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 shows, as an example of the first change action A, a rendering example in which the change icon TI is changed from a white icon to a purple icon (for example, change scenario 23).

As shown in FIG. 50(a), the drum bridge image TG is displayed at the default position (below the variation icon TI). As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable icon TI is displayed on the layer D below the layer B on which the drum bridge image TG is displayed (see FIG. 48(b)). Also, the variation icon TI is displayed as a white icon. Also, the navel lamp 34c is in an off state as a mode corresponding to the white icon.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 50(a), when the drum bridge image TG is displayed at the default position, the drum bridge image TG is viewed from the front side with respect to the traffic direction of the bridge (front view). image).

As shown in FIG. 50(b), the dog character Ca runs on the bridge toward the front and appears on the drum bridge image TG.

As shown in FIG. 50(c), an effect is produced in which the dog character Ca barks at the variable icon TI on the bridge. Further, when the dog character Ca barks at the variable icon TI, the light emitting area of the variable icon TI is displayed so as to increase or decrease (an effect is performed such that the moon waxes and wanes).

As shown in FIG. 50(d), after the barking effect of the dog character Ca is performed, the color of the variation icon TI changes (in the example of FIG. 50, the white icon changes to the purple icon). In addition, a predetermined sound (a sound of “Pickin” in FIG. 50) is output from the audio output device 32 according to the color change of the variation icon TI. Furthermore, according to the color change of the variable icon TI, the light emission mode of the navel lamp 34c changes (changes from the off state to purple light emission).

As shown in FIG. 50(e), the dog character Ca then runs away behind the bridge.

(Example of first change action B)
Next, an example of the first change action B will be explained with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 51(a), the drum bridge image TG is displayed at the default position. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable icon TI is displayed on the layer D which is lower than the layer B on which the drum bridge image TG is displayed. Also, the variation icon TI is displayed as a white icon. Also, the navel lamp 34c is in an off state as a mode corresponding to the white icon.

As shown in FIG. 51(b), a girl character Cb (requester) appears from the back of the bridge toward the front, and the girl character Cb is displayed on the drum bridge image TG.

As shown in FIG. 51(c), the girl character Cb (requester) who has appeared on the bridge looks backward (towards the change icon TI). A text image of "request zone" appears on the upper part of the railing of the bridge (the upper part of the railing of the drum bridge image TG), and an effect is performed to notify that the player has entered the zone effect (request zone).

As shown in FIG. 51(d), the girl character Cb (requester) on the bridge looks up, and a close-up image of the girl character Cb is displayed in synchronization with the girl character Cb (requester) on the bridge. be done. During this time, the character image of "request zone" is continuously displayed.

As shown in FIG. 51(e), a close-up image of the girl character Cb is displayed above the variable icon TI, and an effect is generated around the variable icon TI. Also, the girl character Cb sheds tears, and the tears fall toward the variation icon TI. During this time, the character image of "request zone" is continuously displayed.

As shown in FIG. 51(f), when tears fall on the variable icon TI, the color of the variable icon TI changes (in the example of FIG. 51, the icon changes from white to red). Also, in synchronism with the color change of the variable icon, the navel lamp 34c changes to a mode corresponding to the icon color (in the example of FIG. 51, it changes from the off state to red light emission).

(Example of second change action)
Next, an example of the second change action will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53. FIG. FIG. 52 and FIG. 53 show a series of production examples in the case of changing the hold icon HI displayed as a blinking white icon to a red icon (for example, change scenario 36) as an example of the second change action when winning a prize. there is

As described above, the second changing action is performed in response to the drum bridge image TG being displayed at the holding position. More specifically, the second change action is performed in response to execution of a precursor action that is performed as a precursor to whether or not the second change action will be performed. Explained from the opposite point of view, when the second change action is performed, a portent action is performed that makes the user expect that the second change action will be performed.

As described above, there are cases where the second change action is not performed after the precursor action is performed (see FIG. 41). That is, the portent action may be performed as a real portent of the second change action, and may be performed as a false portent to encourage the execution of the second change action.

As shown in FIG. 52(a), the drum bridge image TG is displayed at the default position. Also, when a prize is awarded to the first starting port 14 (at the time of winning a ball), it is determined as a pre-reading that the icon color will be changed in advance by the judgment of the time of winning, and it is determined that the icon will be displayed as a blinking white icon from the time of winning. Then, the suspended icon HI is displayed as a white flashing icon in the first suspended icon display area 72a of the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). In synchronization with the display of the hold icon HI as the blinking white icon, the navel lamp 34c emits white light.

In the following description, the pending icon HI for which the second change action is to be executed or the pending icon HI for which the portent action is to be executed (the pending icon HI to which the drum bridge image TG is to be moved) is referred to as " In some cases, it may be described and described as “effect target icon EI”.

As shown in FIG. 52(b), in the portent action, an effect is performed in which the drum bridge image TG moves toward the effect target icon EI. More specifically, the drum bridge image TG displayed at the default position so as to lock the variable icon TI is moved to the area where the effect target icon EI is displayed (in FIG. 52(b), the first area R1 ). Note that, at this time, the drum bridge image TG is displayed as an image that is slightly oblique from the diagonal right side of the bridge (perspective image) from the front view image displayed at the default position.

As shown in FIG. 52(c), when the drum bridge image TG reaches the area below (holding position) where the effect target icon EI is displayed (when the drum bridge image TG moves to the holding position), the effect target icon EI is enlarged to the same size as the variable icon TI.

Thus, before the second change action is performed, an effect (forecast action) is performed in which the drum bridge image TG is moved to the holding position. In addition, when the second change action is not performed (when only the precursor action is performed), it will be described below with reference to FIGS. 52(d) to (f) and FIGS. No performance is performed.

Note that the suspended icon HI to which the drum bridge image TG is moved (the suspended icon HI that is the target of the predictive action) is moved to the variable icon display area 73 (the position where the variable icon TI is displayed). The same size as the variable icon TI is maintained. In other words, the pending icon HI (the effect target icon EI) that has become the target of the predictive action and has the same size as the variable icon TI is maintained in size until then, and returns to the normal size of the pending icon HI. do not have. Further, when the omen action is executed and the drum bridge image TG is moved to the holding position and locked to the performance target icon EI, the drum bridge image TG is kept locked to the performance target icon EI until then.

As shown in FIG. 52(d), when the second change action is performed, the effect target icon EI together with the drum bridge image TG moved to the holding position are positioned substantially in the center of the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). move towards.

As shown in FIG. 52(e), when the drum bridge image TG and the effect target icon EI reach substantially the center of the effect display area 70, the background of the effect display area 70 turns dark and the cherry blossom image is displayed. In addition, the effect target icon EI is further enlarged and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 52(f), the effect target icon EI eventually expands to fill the effect display area 70 on the screen.

As shown in FIG. 53(a), after the effect target icon EI is enlarged, the effect target icon EI changes its mode such that the luminous area expands (as if the moon is full).

As shown in FIG. 53(b), substantially the entire area of the effect target icon EI eventually changes to become a light emitting area (like a full moon).

As shown in FIG. 53(c), after the effect target icon EI changes to become a full moon, the color of the effect target icon EI changes (in the example of FIG. 53(c), it changes to a red icon). Also, when the icon color changes, a predetermined sound (in the example of FIG. 53, the sound of “Pickin, Pickin”) is output from the audio output device 32 . Furthermore, the lighting mode of the navel lamp 34c changes from white light emission to red light emission so as to correspond to the icon color change of the pending icon HI (the effect target icon EI). It should be noted that the lighting mode of the navel lamp 34c continues until the change stops (until confirmation) indicating the determination result of the effect target icon EI.

As shown in FIG. 53(d), after the icon color of the effect target icon EI is changed, the effect target icon EI returns to the same size as the variable icon TI. Also, the effect target icon EI and the drum bridge image TG return from the approximate center of the effect display area 70 to the holding positions.

Thus, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment uses the drum bridge image TG to perform the first change action of changing the color of the variable icon and the second change action of changing the color of the pending icon. That is, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment displays the "daiko bridge image TG", which is an image related to one motif (daiko bridge), at which position (default position or holding position) to produce an effect. different results (whether the variable icon TI is displayed in a changed color or the pending icon HI is displayed in a changed color).

With such a configuration, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can make the player pay attention to changes in the position of the drum bridge image TG, while impressing the player with the drum bridge image TG as a special motif image. . As a result, the gaming machine 1 can enhance the interest of the game.

More specifically, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the drum bridge image TG is displayed with the position (substantially center) associated with the variable icon TI as the default position, and the second change action is performed. In this case, the drum bridge image TG is displayed at a position (reserved position) different from the default position. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can give the player a sense of discomfort when the drum bridge image TG is displayed at the holding position. Also, by changing the color of the pending icon after giving the player a sense of discomfort, it is possible to heighten expectations for the awarding of a big win (privilege) in subsequent games. As a result, the game machine 1 can improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, different sounds are output when the color of the variable icon TI is changed by the first change action and when the color of the hold icon HI is changed by the second change action, This makes it easier for the player to sensuously recognize that the contents of the performance to be executed and the results are different. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can further enhance the presentation effect and improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first change action is performed when the drum bridge image TG is displayed at the default position, and the second change action is performed when the drum bridge image TG is displayed at the holding position. Although an example in which a changing action is performed has been shown, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to appropriately select how to change the display position of the drum bridge image TG between when the first change action is performed and when the second change action is performed. .

Specifically, in the gaming machine of the present invention, there are different pictures showing one motif (a bridge in this embodiment), different sizes of the drum bridge image TG, and an effect display area 70 in which the drum bridge image TG is displayed. The position at which the drum bridge image TG is displayed can be changed due to the difference in position in (the image display device 31). For example, the size of the drum bridge image TG is changed to change the relative position, or the drum bridge image TG is displayed at different positions such as the upper end side, the lower end side, the left end side, and the right end side of the effect display area 70. may be displayed in different positions.

More specifically, for example, the same image (the drum bridge image TG) is displayed in the same size, and the position of the drum bridge image TG in the effect display area 70 is changed, so that the drum bridge image TG can be displayed. The position to be displayed may be changed (when "the size of the image is the same" but "the position is different"). For example, while displaying the same image (for example, the drum bridge image TG) in the same size, the position where the drum bridge image TG is displayed is displayed in the upper side and the lower side of the effect display area 70. can be different.

In addition, by displaying the same image (for example, the drum bridge image TG) in different sizes and changing the relative position of the drum bridge image TG in the effect display area 70, the position of the drum bridge image TG is displayed. may be different (when the "image sizes are different" and the "relative positions are different"). For example, depending on whether the drum bridge image TG is displayed in an enlarged size at approximately the center of the effect display area 70 or the drum bridge image TG is displayed in a reduced size at substantially the center of the effect display area 70. , relative positions in the effect display area 70 may be changed.

Furthermore, by displaying the same image (for example, the drum bridge image TG) in different sizes and changing the position of the drum bridge image TG in the effect display area 70, the position at which the drum bridge image TG is displayed can be changed. Good (if "the image size is different" and "the position is different").

Furthermore, by displaying images depicting the same motif ("bridge" in this embodiment) at different angles, the relative positions of the drum bridge image TG in the effect display area 70 are varied, and the drum bridge image TG is displayed. You may make the position to make it differ. For example, as in this embodiment, when displayed in the default position, the same motif (bridge) such as "front view image of the bridge", and when displayed in the reserved position, "bridge image viewed obliquely" may be used to display the drum bridge image TG at different positions.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the first change action and the second change action performed using the drum bridge image TG change the color of the change icon TI and the hold icon HI. The gaming machine of the invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the gaming machine of the present invention does not have to suggest changing the color of the pending icon HI or the variable icon TI as a changing action performed using the drum bridge image TG. For example, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the drum bridge image may suggest that a pseudo-run will be performed, or may suggest the number of rounds of the jackpot game. It may be used for the effect of suggesting the destination (SP reach etc.), the effect of suggesting the occurrence of cut-in, the effect of notifying a big hit, the occurrence or change of effects, and the like. To give an example, for example, the gaming machine of the present invention generates a pseudo run when the drum bridge image is displayed at the default position, and when the drum bridge image is displayed at a position different from the default position, the development destination is generated. may be notified.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a result of the effect performed using the drum bridge image TG, the icon (the variable icon TI, the pending icon HI) is displayed in a state where the color is changed. Although shown, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the present invention, as a result of the effect performed using the drum bridge image TG, a pseudo-run may be performed, or the number of rounds of the jackpot game may be displayed. Further, it may be developed into SP reach or the like, cut-in display, notification of winning or not of a big hit, or effect generation or change may be used. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention displays a cut-in when the drum bridge image is displayed at the default position, and displays an SP reach when the drum bridge image is displayed at a position different from the default position. may be developed into

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation icon may change color twice or more (see FIG. 35). For example, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the color of the variable icon is changed twice, the "first change action A (effect by the dog character Ca or the girl character Cb)" is set twice in one change. In some cases, "first change action A" and "first change action C (effect by weapon icon BI)" to be described later are performed. On the other hand, the color change of the pending icon HI by the second change action is made only once in one change.

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the color change of the hold icon HI by the second change action may be performed multiple times in one change.

Further, the first changing action (first changing action A, first changing action B, first changing action C) may not be performed for changing the color of the variation icon TI, and the color of the pending icon HI may be changed. It may be done for change.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sound output when the color of the change icon TI is changed by the first change action (the sound of "picking" in this embodiment) and the color of the hold icon HI by the second change action. Although an example in which the sound output when the number changes (in this embodiment, the sound of "Pickin, Pikkin") is different, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a sound is output when the color of the variable icon TI is changed by the first change action, and a sound is output when the color of the hold icon HI is changed by the second change action. may be the same sound (same sound effect, same voice, etc.).

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the same sound is made regardless of what color the icon color changes to. ) is output, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the gaming machine of the present invention may output different sounds depending on what color the icon color changes to. For example, if the icon color after the change is below the purple icon, the default sound indicating the icon color change (for example, "Pickin") is output, and if the icon color after the change is above the red icon ( When the icon color indicates a high probability of winning a big hit), a sound different from the default sound (such as a dialogue output or a sound effect with a different sound quality) may be output.

(Example of first change action C)
Next, a specific example of the first change action C will be described with reference to FIGS. 54-60.

As described above, the first change action C is an effect of displaying an image (weapon icon BI) with a weapon motif and changing the color of the variation icon TI. More specifically, the first changing action C is an effect in which a weapon (weapon icon BI) performs an action (weapon activation) that attacks the variable icon TI, and changes the color of the variable icon TI. be.

As described above, the weapon icons BI displayed by the first change action C include the “bamboo cylinder icon BIa” that depicts the “bamboo cylinder”, the “sword icon BIb” that depicts the “sword”, and the “hand”. There is a "hand icon BIc".

(Regarding when the weapon icon is displayed)
First, the relationship between the timing at which the weapon icon BI is displayed and the timing at which the pending number is updated and displayed will be described with reference to FIG.

As described above with reference to FIG. 43, when the game ball wins (enters) the first starting port 14 (or the second starting port 15), determination information as to whether or not to execute a jackpot game is stored. A pending icon HI is displayed to indicate that it is in stock (stocked). In addition, the pending icon HI suggests the degree of expectation for a big win by its display color (blue, green, red, etc.).

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hold icon HI is basically displayed so as to remain stationary in each area except when it is shift-displayed or when a change action is performed. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and the pending icon may be displayed so as to move while remaining in each area. For example, the hold icon may be displayed so as to rotate or move up, down, left and right at regular intervals.

As described above, at the timing of winning the first starting port 14, in addition to displaying the pending icon HI, the display mode of the first pending number display area 74a and the first special symbol pending display 23 is updated. . Further, as described above, the first reservation number display area 74a (or the second reservation number display area 74b) and the first special symbol reservation display device 23 (or the second special symbol reservation display device 24) informs only the number of reservations. is doing.

Here, as shown in FIG. 54, the weapon icon BI appears at a predetermined timing after the start of the fluctuation (for example, the first stop or the second stop of the pseudo fluctuation after the start of the fluctuation, or during reach such as normal reach). Is displayed. Also, the weapon icon BI is continuously displayed after it is set until it is activated. Furthermore, the weapon icon BI disappears (erased) from the effect display area 70 when activated. Furthermore, when the weapon icon BI is activated (stock release), the color of the variation icon TI changes (see FIG. 42).

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the weapon icon BI appears (occurs) at a timing different from the timing at which the pending icon HI is displayed (timing at which the pending number is updated and displayed). Also, the weapon icon BI is continuously displayed for a predetermined time. Furthermore, the weapon icon BI performs an attack motion when activated, and is erased after activation.

In this way, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment displays the weapon icon BI to suggest to the player that some effect (color change of the variable icon in the present embodiment) is stocked. , the player can maintain a sense of anticipation until the stock is released (in this embodiment, the weapon icon is activated).

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are three types of weapon icons BI, and seven types of pending icons HI (white icon, blue icon, etc.). In addition, the number display of the number of reservations (number reservation) is the first special figure number reservation displayed in the first reservation number display area 74a corresponding to the first special symbol, and the second special symbol corresponding to the second special symbol. There are two types, the second special figure number reservation displayed in the reservation number display area 74b. Also, the first special figure number reservation is displayed in blue characters, and the second special figure number reservation is displayed in red characters.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a stock group related to the weapon icon BI that performs a specific effect (color change of the icon color in the present embodiment) and a reserve icon indicating the degree of expectation for a big win (privilege) by color. A stock group related to the icon HI, a stock group that notifies only the number of reservations by displaying "number", a stock group that notifies only the number of reservations by "LED lighting mode", and a stock group with different display modes is provided. With such a configuration, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment suppresses misidentification of the current number of reservations by the player, expands the variety of effects, and improves the interest of the game. can be done.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 55(c), in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, all types of weapon icons BI (bamboo cylinder icon BIa, sword icon BIb, and hand icon BIc) are displayed in the effect display area 70 (image display Appear from the same area (single appearance area P1) of the device 31). The weapon icon BI that appears from the appearance area P1 moves along the path image LG (the image of the arrow drawing an arc in FIG. 55(c)) showing the path along which the weapon icon BI moves.

As shown in FIG. 55(d), when the weapon icon BI reaches the vicinity of the variation icon TI after moving along the path image LG, it is set at the set position P2 in the vicinity of the variation icon TI. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, all of the weapon icons BI of a plurality of types appear from a single appearance area P1, whereas the set positions P2 are provided according to the types of the weapon icons BI.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 55(d), in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the bamboo cylinder icon BIa is set at the set position P2 at the position to the right of the variation icon TI, and the sword icon BIb is at the set position P2. The set position P2 is set to the left of the variable icon TI, and the set position P2 is set to the position in front of the variable icon TI for the hand icon BIc.

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, all of the multiple types of weapon icons BI appear from a single appearance area P1. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can make the player pay attention to the appearance area P1, and also make the player pay attention to which type of weapon icon BI will appear with a sense of expectation. . As a result, the gaming machine 1 can further enhance the presentation effect and enhance the interest of the game.

As described above, the weapon icon BI set at the set position P2 is displayed for a predetermined time so as to wait until it is activated. Further, as described above, the weapon icon BI is activated after time T1 (immediate activation), after time T2 (standby + countdown), and after time T3 after being set at the set position P2. There is a case (countdown + operation image display).

(First example of first change action C: single weapon, immediate activation)
Next, a first example of the first changing action C will be explained with reference to FIG.

In the first example of the first changing action C, the case where there is one weapon icon BI (bamboo tube icon BIa) and the activation pattern is "immediate activation" will be described. Further, in the description of the specific examples (first to fourth examples) of the first change action C below, the case of changing the change icon TI from a white icon to a purple icon (for example, change scenario 36) is taken as an example. will be described.

As shown in FIG. 56(a), the weapon icon BI (bamboo tube icon BIa in the example of FIG. 56) is generated from the appearance area P1 above the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). Also, when the weapon icon BI appears, the route image LG is displayed. Note that, as shown in FIG. 56(a), the navel lamp 34c is in a mode corresponding to the color of the variation icon TI (in the case shown in FIG. 56(a), it is turned off corresponding to the white icon). ).

As shown in FIG. 56(b), the weapon icon BI appearing from the appearing area P1 moves toward the variable icon TI along the path image LG.

As shown in FIG. 56(c), when the weapon icon BI reaches the vicinity of the variable icon (set position P2), the weapon icon BI temporarily stops at the set position P2 and locks the variable icon TI. Displayed and set. As described above, when the weapon icon BI is the bamboo tube icon BIa, the bamboo tube icon BIa is set with the position to the right of the variable icon TI as the set position P2.

As shown in FIG. 56(d), immediately after the weapon icon BI is displayed at the set position P2 (after time T1), the weapon icon BI performs an action of attacking the variable icon TI at the set position P2. . Note that, as shown in FIG. 56(d), when the weapon icon BI is the bamboo cylinder icon BIa, an effect is performed as if the bamboo cylinder is firing at the variable icon TI.

As shown in FIG. 56(e), after the weapon icon BI makes an action as if it were attacking the variable icon TI, the color of the variable icon TI changes (in the example shown in FIG. 56, the white icon changes to purple icon). Also, the light emission mode of the navel lamp 34c changes so as to correspond to the color of the variation icon TI. In the example shown in FIG. 56(e), the navel lamp 34c changes its light emission mode from the off state to purple light emission.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the weapon icon BI is made to appear and activated during the variation, assuming that the color change of the variation icon TI is stocked. As a result, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can draw attention to the change in the color of the icon (the variable icon). As a result, the gaming machine 1 can attract the player's interest and improve the amusement of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the weapon icon BI is activated, an action as if the variable icon TI is attacked is performed. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can further enhance the performance effect when changing the color of the variable icon TI (when the stock is released).

In this embodiment, three types of weapon icons BI, ie, the bamboo tube icon BIa, the sword icon BIb, and the hand icon BIc, are provided, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, weapon icons may be of a single type (one type). Further, the weapon icon BI (stock icon indicating color change of the variable icon TI) is not limited to three types, and two types or three or more types may be provided.

In addition, as described above, the strength and weakness are provided for the weapon icons BI. Among the weapon icons BI, the “hand icon BIc” is determined to change the icon color more than the purple icon, and the “sword icon BIb” is set to green. An icon color change equal to or greater than the icon is confirmed, and for the "bamboo tube icon BIa", an icon color change equal to or greater than the blue icon is confirmed (see FIG. 40). Thus, in this embodiment, the strength of the weapon icon BI differs in the order of "bamboo cylinder icon BIa"<"sword icon BIb"<"hand icon BIc" (see FIG. 40).

When a plurality of weapon icons BI are stocked (set), they are set in the order of "bamboo cylinder icon BIa→sword icon BIb→hand icon BIc". In other words, when a plurality of weapon icons BI are set, the weaker weapon icons BI are set first in terms of strength of the weapon icons BI.

All types of weapon icons BI are generated from a single appearance area P1 and set at different set positions P2 (in this embodiment, the bamboo cylinder icon BIa is next to the variable icon TI, the sword The icon BIb is set to the left of the variable icon TI, and the hand icon BIc is set to the front of the variable icon TI).

Thus, in this embodiment, various weapon icons BI are set (stocked) at different set positions P2 and displayed until an attack action is performed (until the stocked content is released). . Explained from another point of view, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment releases stock contents (color change of the variable icon) at different positions of various weapon icons BI.

Here, in the present embodiment, the target (color change) is unclear. More specifically, in the present embodiment, when the weapon icon BI is stocked and when the stock is released, characters or the like are used for the content of the effect (color change of the variable icon) that is subject to change due to the stock release. Since there is no suggestion, the player cannot grasp what is done by the action (release) of the weapon icon BI, and the content stocked by the weapon icon BI is unclear (completely incomplete). Clear).

The game machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and may be used to suggest the content stocked by the weapon icon by characters (for example, display characters such as "Color change of the variation icon!"). ), the content stocked by the weapon icon may be made completely clear. Also, in the gaming machine of the present invention, part of the content stocked by the weapon icon may be clarified (partially clarified). For example, characters such as "color change!" It may be unclear whether the

Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the color of the variable icon TI changes after the weapon icon BI performs the attack motion (release motion).

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the weapon icon BI may change the color of the variable icon TI without performing an attacking action (release action). That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the stock may be released without the icon (stock icon) moving.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect performed by activating the weapon icon BI (discharging the stock) is only "color change of the variable icon" (the content stocked by the weapon icon BI is simple). subject to one).

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the stock target of the weapon icon BI may not be a single target, but may be a plurality of targets. For example, the contents stocked by the weapon icon BI include, in addition to "color change of the variable icon", "decorative member (gimmick) falling", "generation of pseudo-continuation", "development to SPSP", etc. It may be the content of the type.

Further, in this embodiment, there is no case where the weapon icon BI is set (stocked) or unused (no release action). That is, in the present embodiment, when the weapon icon BI is set (set at the set position P2), the attack action (release action) is always performed.

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and may be unused when the weapon icon BI is set (stocked).

Further, in the present embodiment, display (history display) indicating that the weapon icon BI has been used (released) is not performed after the attack action of the weapon icon BI (after the stock is released).

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and may perform history display indicating that the weapon icon BI has been released (indicated that it has been used).

Further, in the present embodiment, there is no weapon icon BI that does not change anything, and all the set weapon icons BI stock the color change of the variation icon TI. However, the color of the variable icon TI does not necessarily change for each attack of one weapon icon BI, and there are cases where the color of the variable icon TI does not change despite the attack (release). Specifically, when a plurality of weapon icons BI are set at the same time (when a plurality of weapon icons BI are stocked at the same time), only the last set weapon icon BI changes the color of the variable icon.

Note that the weapon icon BI may release a predetermined image or character without changing the existing object (for example, the color of the variable icon TI). For example, the weapon icon BI may emit characters or an image suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win, such as characters of "heat", instead of changing some kind of object.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the weapon icon BI is attacked (released), a display suggesting the contents of the stock (for example, "change the color of the variation icon!") is not performed.

Incidentally, the gaming machine of the present invention may suggest the contents of the stock when releasing the weapon icon BI. For example, during the attack motion of the weapon icon BI (when the stock is discharged), a character such as "change the color of the variable icon!" may be displayed to suggest the content of the stock.

As is clear from the above description, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the weapon icon BI is attacked (discharged stock), the color of the variable icon is changed (the first change action C is executed). The color of the variable icon TI may be changed by the attack of the weapon icon BI), or the color of the variable icon TI may be changed without the attack of the weapon icon BI (for example, the color of the variable icon TI may be changed without the action of the change). or the first change action A changes the color of the variable icon). That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the color of the variable icon changes regardless of the release of the weapon icon BI as the stock icon, and the color of the variable icon changes regardless of the release of the stock icon. It may change.

By adopting such a configuration, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can provide variations and sharpness to the effect related to one event (for example, the color change of the variable icon TI). As a result, the game machine 1 can expand the variety of effects and improve the interest of the game.

(Second example of first change action C: single weapon, standby + countdown)
Next, a second example of the first change action C will be explained with reference to FIG. In the second example of the first change action C, there is one weapon icon BI (hand icon BIc) and the activation pattern is "standby + countdown" (countdown after standby).

As shown in FIG. 57(a), the weapon icon BI (hand icon BIc in the example of FIG. 57) is generated from the appearance area P1 above the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). Also, when the weapon icon BI appears, the route image LG is displayed. Note that, as shown in FIG. 57(a), the navel lamp 34c is in a mode corresponding to the color of the variation icon TI (in the case shown in FIG. 57(a), it is turned off corresponding to the white icon). ).

As shown in FIG. 57(b), the weapon icon BI appearing from the appearing area P1 moves toward the variable icon TI along the path image LG. As shown in FIG. 57(b), the route image LG corresponding to the hand icon BIc is an image as if it traverses the effect display area 70 from the appearance area P1 toward the variable icon TI.

As shown in FIG. 57(c), when the weapon icon BI reaches the vicinity of the variable icon (set position P2), the weapon icon BI is displayed and set as if the variable icon TI is locked. As described above, when the weapon icon BI is the hand icon BIc, the hand icon BIc is set with the set position P2 located in front of the variable icon TI.

When the weapon icon BI is set at the set position P2, the characters "STANDBY" are displayed, suggesting that the weapon icon BI will wait for a predetermined time (attack action) (standby state). .

When the weapon icon BI is on standby until it is activated, the weapon icon BI maintains its position at the set position P2 while swaying slightly up and down until it is activated. In other words, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, while the weapon icon BI is on standby, the weapon icon BI is not completely stopped, and is displayed in a state of small movement as if suggesting that some kind of effect will be performed. be. By adopting such a configuration, the gaming machine 1 can make the player feel that the weapon icon BI will be activated later and some kind of effect will be performed, thereby improving the sense of anticipation.

In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the weapon icon BI sways slightly while on standby, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the present invention, stock icons such as weapon icons may be displayed in a stopped (stationary) state during standby (waiting).

As shown in FIG. 57(d), when a predetermined time elapses after the weapon icon BI enters the standby state, a countdown of "3, 2, 1" is started.

As shown in FIG. 57(e), at the timing when the countdown reaches "0", the weapon icon BI performs an action of attacking the variable icon TI at the set position P2. As shown in FIG. 57(e), when the weapon icon BI is the hand icon BIc, an effect as if the hand is squeezing the variation icon TI is performed.

In other words, the weapon icon BI, which moves slightly up and down during standby, moves greatly as if it were attacking the variable icon TI when activated. Specifically, in the case of the bamboo cylinder icon BIa, the bamboo cylinder, whose muzzle is pointing toward the variable icon TI, changes its posture greatly at the moment of firing (FIG. 60(b)). reference). Further, in the case of the sword icon BIb, an action is performed such that the attitude changes greatly as if cutting the variable icon TI (see FIG. 60(d)). In the case of the hand icon BIc, an action is performed such that the open hand becomes a fist (see FIG. 57(e)).

As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment displays the weapon icon BI so as to move slightly so as to suggest that some kind of effect will be performed during standby (during stock display), and when activated (stock display). When released), the weapon icon BI performs an action (larger movement compared to during standby). As a result, the game machine 1 can perform an effect such that the game machine 1 directs the player's gaze to the weapon icon BI during standby and releases the tense state during standby at once by activating the weapon icon BI. As a result, the game machine 1 can create a high performance effect and further improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 57(f), after the weapon icon BI performs an action as if it were attacking the variable icon TI, the color of the variable icon TI changes (in the example shown in FIG. 57, the white icon changes to purple icon). Also, the light emission mode of the navel lamp 34c changes so as to correspond to the color of the variation icon TI. In the example shown in FIG. 57(e), the navel lamp 34c changes its light emission mode from the off state to purple light emission.

(Third example of first change action C: single weapon, operation pattern)
Next, a third example of the first changing action C will be explained with reference to FIG. In the third example of the first change action C, there is one weapon icon BI (hand icon BIc), and the activation pattern is "standby + operation image display" (operation image SG is displayed after standby). Explain the case. In this production example, a case where the first change action C is performed during SPSP reach will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 58(a), the weapon icon BI (hand icon BIc in the example of FIG. 58) is generated from an appearance area P1 above the effect display area 70 (image display device 31) and along the route image LG. to move toward the variation icon TI. As shown in FIG. 58(b), the route image LG corresponding to the hand icon BIc is an image as if it traverses the effect display area 70 from the appearance area P1 toward the variable icon TI.

As shown in FIG. 58(b), when the weapon icon BI reaches the vicinity of the variable icon (set position P2), the weapon icon BI temporarily stops at the set position P2 and locks the variable icon TI. Displayed and set to display the words "STANDBY".

As shown in FIG. 58(c), when the weapon icon BI is in a standby state during SPSP reach, an operation image SG regarding SPSP reach is displayed during the period from when the weapon icon BI is set until it is activated. may occur.

As shown in FIG. 58(d), after the operation image SG is displayed, a cut-in regarding the SPSP reach occurs at the timing when the effect button 35 is operated or the effective period ends. In addition, as described above, when the cut-in is generated, lines or the like may be displayed, and the degree of expectation for the big win may be suggested by the display color of the lines.

As shown in FIG. 58(e), an operation image SG for activating the weapon icon BI is displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed after the weapon icon BI has been set. Then, after the operation image SG is displayed, the weapon icon BI performs (activates) an attack motion at the timing when the effect button 35 is operated or the effective period ends.

As shown in FIG. 58(f), after the weapon icon BI makes an action as if it were attacking the variable icon TI, the color of the variable icon TI changes (in the example shown in FIG. 58, the white icon changes to purple icon). Also, the light emission mode of the navel lamp 34c changes so as to correspond to the color of the variable icon TI (in the example shown in FIG. 58(f), the navel lamp 34c changes its light emission mode from the off state to purple light emission).

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the weapon icon BI may attack (release the stock) the variable icon TI by operating the effect button 35 (operation device). From another point of view, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, by operating a predetermined operation device (in this embodiment, the effect button 35), the attack motion (stock consumption) of the weapon icon BI is performed. The attack motion (stock consumption) of the weapon icon BI may be performed without depending on the operation of the device (without depending on the operation of the effect button 35).

Also, the image of the effect button 35 (operation image SG) displayed while the weapon icon BI is on standby uses an image common to the operation image SG displayed when the cut-in performed as the SPSP reach effect is generated. be done.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the image in which the cut-in is generated during the SPSP reach and the image in the attack motion (stock release) of the weapon icon BI are common. As a result, when one image (for example, operation image SG) is displayed, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment determines whether the SPSP reach cut-in occurs or whether the attack motion of the weapon icon BI is performed (stock image SG). The player cannot perceive whether the release will occur) at the time it is displayed. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can make the player pay more attention to the effect when an image prompting the user to operate the operation device (for example, the operation image SG) is displayed, thereby enhancing the amusement of the game.

More specifically, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the operation image SG is displayed, whether the color change of the variation icon TI is performed (whether the stock is released), the effect related to the SPSP reach ( Players can have a wide range of expectations as to whether a cut-in will be performed and what kind of performance will be performed as a result (whether a performance showing a result with a higher degree of expectation for a big win will be performed, etc.). . As a result, the gaming machine 1 can further enhance the presentation effect and enhance the interest of the game.

In this embodiment, an example in which the operation image for causing cut-in and the operation image for activating the weapon icon BI are shared is shown, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, different images may be used for the operation image for activating the weapon icon BI (stock icon) and the operation image for causing the cut-in.

(Fourth example of first change action C: multiple weapons, standby pattern)
Next, a fourth example of the first change action C will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 and 60. FIG. In the fourth example of the first changing action C, there are a plurality of weapon icons BI (bamboo cylinder icon BIa and sword icon BIb), and "standby + countdown" (countdown after standby) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 59(a), the first weapon icon BI (bamboo cylinder icon BIa in the example of FIG. 59) is generated from the appearance area P1 above the effect display area 70 (image display device 31). Also, when the weapon icon BI appears, the route image LG is displayed. Note that, as shown in FIG. 59(a), the navel lamp 34c is in a mode corresponding to the color of the variation icon TI (in the case shown in FIG. 59(a), it is turned off corresponding to the white icon). ).

As shown in FIG. 59(b), the first weapon icon BI appearing from the appearing area P1 moves toward the variable icon TI along the path image LG.

As shown in FIG. 59(c), when the first weapon icon BI reaches the vicinity of the variable icon (set position P2), the weapon icon BI temporarily stops at the set position P2 and locks the variable icon TI. is displayed and set as if As described above, when the weapon icon BI is the bamboo tube icon BIa, the bamboo tube icon BIa is set at the set position P2 on the right side of the variable icon TI. Further, when the first weapon icon BI is set at the set position P2, the characters "STANDBY" are displayed near the first weapon icon BI, and the first weapon icon BI is set to It is suggested to wait for a predetermined time (standby state) until activation (attack action).

As shown in FIG. 59(d), after the first weapon icon BI is set, the second weapon icon BI (sword icon BIb in the example of FIG. 59) is displayed in the effect display area 70 (image display device 31 ) from the appearance region P1 above. Also, when the weapon icon BI appears, the route image LG is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 59(e), the second weapon icon BI appearing from the appearing area P1 moves toward the variable icon TI along the path image LG.

As shown in FIG. 59(f), when the second weapon icon BI reaches the vicinity of the variable icon (set position P2), the weapon icon BI temporarily stops at the set position P2 and locks the variable icon TI. is displayed and set as if As described above, when the weapon icon BI is the sword icon BIb, the sword icon BIb is set with the set position P2 set to the left of the variable icon TI. Further, when the second weapon icon BI is set at the set position P2, the characters "STANDBY" are displayed near the second weapon icon BI, and the second weapon icon BI is set to It is suggested to wait for a predetermined time until activation (attack action) (standby state).

As shown in FIG. 60(a), when a predetermined time elapses after the two weapon icons BI are in the standby state, the first weapon icon BI (bamboo cylinder icon) counts down to "3, 2, 1". is started.

As shown in FIG. 60(b), at the timing when the countdown reaches "0", the first weapon icon BI performs an action of attacking the variable icon TI at the set position P2.

As shown in FIG. 60(c), after the first weapon icon BI is activated, a countdown of "3, 2, 1" is started for the second weapon icon BI (sword icon).

As shown in FIG. 60(d), at the timing when the countdown reaches "0", the second weapon icon BI performs an action of attacking the variable icon TI at the set position P2. Note that, as shown in FIG. 60(d), when the weapon icon BI is the sword icon BIb, an effect is performed as if the sword were to slash the variation icon TI.

As shown in FIG. 60(e), after the second weapon icon BI performs an action as if it attacks the variable icon TI, the color of the variable icon TI changes (in the example shown in FIG. 60, , the white icon changes to a purple icon). Also, the light emission mode of the navel lamp 34c changes so as to correspond to the color of the variation icon TI. In the example shown in FIG. 60(e), the navel lamp 34c changes its light emission mode from the off state to purple light emission.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of weapon icons BI (stock icons) are set at respective set positions P2 (stock displayed positions). In other words, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stock-displayed positions of the plurality of weapon icons BI are different.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the set positions P2 of the multiple types of weapon icons BI are determined in advance. In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the set positions of the multiple types of weapon icons may not be determined in advance. For example, multiple types of weapon icons BI may be set at the set position P2 according to the order in which they appear. Alternatively, the weapon icon BI may be set at random positions.

Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the strength of the weapon icon BI differs in the order of "bamboo cylinder icon BIa"<"sword icon BIb"<"hand icon BIc". Furthermore, when a plurality of weapon icons BI are on standby at the same time, they are set to standby in the order of "bamboo cylinder icon BIa→sword icon BIb→hand icon BIc." are set in order from the weak weapon icon BI.

As described above, the strengths of the weapon icons BI are in the order of the bamboo tube icon BIa<sword icon BIb<hand icon BIc, and the weapon icons BI are attacked (released) in order of appearance (acquisition order). I do. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the acquisition order and the consumption order of the weapon icons BI are the same.

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and the order of acquisition (order of occurrence) and the order of consumption (order of activation) of weapon icons BI (stock icons) may be different. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention may generate (acquire) weapon icons (stock icons) in descending order of strength or randomly, and dissipate weapon icons (stock icons) in descending order of strength or randomly.

Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of weapon icons BI may be set (stocked) at one timing (for example, while one pseudo-variation is performed). Also, when a plurality of weapon icons BI are set (stocked), attack motions (release motions) are not performed simultaneously, and the plurality of weapon icons BI are assumed to perform attack motions in order. In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the weapon icons BI (stock icons) are set (stocked) at the same time (at timing 1), they may attack (release at the same time) at the same time.

In the above-described embodiment, an example of executing the second change action when changing the color of the first pending icon has been described, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. That is, the gaming machine of the present invention may execute the change action when changing the color of the second pending icon.

In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment shows an example in which the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and the fourth jackpot game are shifted to a high probability game state over a predetermined number of times after the end of the game. The gaming machine of the invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention may shift to a high-probability game state for a predetermined number of times after all jackpot games are finished, and furthermore, the big win opening 16 opened in a specific round game of the jackpot game When the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside, it may be shifted to a high probability game state for a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game.

Also, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an example in which one big winning hole is provided has been shown, but the gaming machine of the present invention may be provided with two or more big winning holes.

In addition, after all the jackpot games are completed, the high-probability game state is entered, and when the falling lottery executed at the start of the variable display of the special symbols in the high-probability game state is won, the high-probability game state is ended and the normal It may be a game machine that returns to the game state.

In addition, when the type of the special jackpot pattern is the normal pattern, it is shifted to the low probability game state after the end of the jackpot game, and when the type of the special jackpot pattern is the specific pattern, the next game is played after the end of the jackpot game. The game machine may be configured to shift to a high-probability game state that continues until the jackpot game.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. However, the gaming machine may be such that the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed at the same time (in parallel), or the variable display of the first special symbol may be given priority. may be executed by

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

In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered as examples in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 gaming machine 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 effect control board 120a sub CPU
120b Sub-ROM
120c sub-RAM
120m effect control unit 150 image control unit

Claims (1)

privilege determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
Production control means for executing production according to the determination result of the privilege determination means;
display means for displaying an image corresponding to the effect;
and a light emitting means capable of emitting light according to the effect,
The production control means is
Display of a specific image in a predetermined display mode at a predetermined position of the display means, display of effect images including a first effect image and a second effect image, and a change effect of changing the display mode of the effect image. , and
The change effect is a effect executed according to a specific image, and is accompanied by light emission of the light emitting means,
The changing effect includes a first changing effect corresponding to the first effect image and a second changing effect corresponding to the second effect image,
The light emitting means emits light in different modes according to the display mode of the effect image,
When the specific image is displayed at the first position of the display means, the first changing effect can be executed after executing the first suggesting effect that causes the player to expect a change in the first effect image,
When the specific image is displayed at a second position different from the first position, a second suggestive effect, which is different from the first suggestive effect and makes the player expect a change in the second effect image, is executed. It is possible to execute the second change effect after
A predetermined image different from the specific image is displayed during execution of the second suggestive effect, but the predetermined image is not displayed during execution of the first suggestive effect,
The predetermined image is displayed while the specific image is displayed at the second position, and the mode can be changed from the start of display to the end of display.
game machine.

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