JP7173567B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

In a conventional gaming machine, a starting hole and a big winning hole are provided in a game area where a game ball can flow down, and when a game ball enters the starting hole, a special pattern is variably displayed on a pattern display, and a jackpot lottery is displayed. When the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed as a pattern indicating the result of the above, a jackpot game is performed to open the normally closed jackpot, and a large number of prizes are awarded by the game balls entering the jackpot in the jackpot game. You can get the ball.

By the way, when the special symbols are variably displayed, the game effect is performed by the effect image (including animation) displayed on the image display device, the sound output from the speaker, and the lighting/flickering operation of the light emitter such as the lamp. will be

As a game performance, a variable performance is performed in which a plurality of performance symbols start to be variably displayed together with the start of variation of the special symbols, and then the performance symbols are stop-displayed in a combination display mode showing the result of the big winning lottery. In this variable effect, an advance notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of winning a big win is performed during the variable display of the effect symbols (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2009-268705 A

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is still room for improvement in game presentation in order to improve the interest of the game.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a game effect that enhances the enjoyment of the game.

The present invention has the following configurations. Note that the reference numerals indicate an example of correspondence with the constituent elements illustrated in the drawings for the purpose of promoting understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
The gaming machine (1) of the present invention comprises determining means (110a) for determining whether or not a special game is to be played based on the establishment of a starting condition , and symbol variation display based on the determination result of the determining means. A controllable symbol variation control means (110a), a normal game state or a game state control means (110a) capable of controlling a specific game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and determination by the determination means. Effect executing means (130a) for executing a predetermined effect based on the result, image display means (16, 18) capable of displaying images, and sound output means (9) capable of outputting a predetermined sound. The symbol variation control means (110a) can control the symbol variation display in the specific game state so that the variation time is relatively shorter than the symbol variation display in the normal game state. The effect execution means (130a) is capable of executing a notification effect of notifying information about a special game based on the determination result of the determination means, and one of a plurality of types of effect modes. It is possible to execute the symbol variation effect according to the symbol variation display by the symbol variation control means (110a), and when the symbol variation effect is executed in the specific effect mode (zone effect), the specific effect mode is executed. It is possible to execute a pre-suggestion effect that suggests in advance that it will be performed, and after the execution of the pre-suggestion effect, when starting the specific effect mode (zone effect), a specific effect that indicates the start of the specific effect mode A mode start effect (for example, a zone start effect of "super chance zone" shown in FIG. 54) can be executed, and the specific effect mode start effect executed during the normal game state is the image display means (16, 18). ), a plurality of character images representing the characters constituting the name of the specific effect mode (for example, the character image of "Super Opportunity" shown in FIG. 54) are displayed in a predetermined order, and the character images are displayed in the predetermined order. A common first sound is output from the sound output means (9) each time it is displayed, and then a name image (for example, a 54) is displayed, and the specific effect mode is entered without outputting the first sound from the sound output means (9) in response to the display of the name image. is an effect in which a second sound corresponding to the name is output, and the specific effect mode start effect executed during the specific game state constitutes the name of the specific effect mode on the image display means Effect in which a name image indicating the entire name of the specific effect mode (for example, the name image of “Extreme heat zone” shown in FIG. 60) is displayed without displaying a plurality of character images indicating characters to be displayed in a predetermined order. It is characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to execute a game production having a production effect that visually appeals to the player, thereby making it possible to improve the amusement of the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to this embodiment; FIG. It is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game control device. 3 is a block diagram of an image control unit; FIG. It is a figure which shows a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows a special design determination table. It is a figure which shows a jackpot game control table. It is a figure which shows a big winning a prize opening-and-closing control table. It is a figure which shows a game state setting data table. It is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state. It is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for the time saving gaming state. (1) hit determination table for normal symbols, (2) stop design determination table for normal symbols, (3) fluctuation pattern determination table for normal symbols, (4) opening mode determination table for the second start port. It is a diagram. 4 is a flowchart of main processing by a CPU of a main control board; 4 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing by a main control board; 4 is a flowchart of input control processing by a main control board; It is a flow chart of the first starting port detection switch input processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart of the second start opening detection switch input processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart of gate detection switch input processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart of the special figure special electric control processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart of special symbol memory determination processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart of a big hit determination process by the main control board. It is a flow chart of special symbol variation processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart of special symbol stop processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart of a big hit game process by the main control board. It is a flowchart of special game end processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart of the general figure general electric control processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart of normal symbol variation processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart of auxiliary game processing by the main control board. 4 is a flowchart of output control processing by a main control board; It is a flow chart of the main processing by the production control unit. It is a flow chart of timer interrupt processing by the production control unit. It is a flow chart of command analysis processing by the production control unit. It is a flow chart of command analysis processing by the production control unit. It is a flow chart of special figure reservation memory update processing by the production control unit. It is a flow chart of the variation production pattern determination processing by the production control unit. It is a diagram showing a change effect pattern determination table for losing. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation|variation production|presentation pattern determination table for big hits. It is a flow chart of production mode setting processing by the production control unit. It is a figure which shows a production|presentation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the kind of mode in normal mode, and the display aspect of each mode. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the mode switching order in the normal mode; It is a figure which shows the production|presentation flow when zone production|presentation is performed by the fluctuation|variation production|presentation of normal mode. It is a figure which shows the kind of zone production|presentation in normal mode. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of zone start production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect of big hit classification information production|presentation. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing by an image control unit; 9 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing by an image control unit; 5 is a flowchart showing V blank interrupt processing by an image control unit; 9 is a flowchart of animation pattern setting processing by an image control unit; FIG. 11 shows a timing chart in which a plurality of frame images constituting a moving image of zone start effect are switched at predetermined timings; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing by a lamp control unit; 9 is a flow chart of a role product production process by a lamp control unit; It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation of the variable production|presentation which zone production|presentation is performed by the variable production|presentation of a big hit in normal mode. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing an example of a continuation of FIG. 53; FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an example of a continuation of FIG. 54; FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of a continuation of FIG. 55; FIG. 57 is a diagram showing an example of a continuation of FIG. 56; It is a figure which shows the production example of the variable production|presentation which zone production|presentation is performed by the variable production|presentation of reach loss in normal mode. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing an example of a continuation of FIG. 58; It is a figure which shows the production example of the variable production|presentation by which zone production|presentation is performed in variable probability mode. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing an example of a continuation of FIG. 60;

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

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

In the pachinko game machine as the game machine 1, an opening/closing frame 2B (inner frame) is attached to the outer frame 2A attached to the island structure of the game hall so as to be freely opened and closed, and an opening/closing door 3 is attached to the opening/closing frame 2B so as to be freely opened and closed. ing. A window 3a is formed in the opening/closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a. The left end of the opening/closing door 3 is supported by the left end of the opening/closing frame 2B so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, and the right end of the opening/closing door 3 is equipped with a key cylinder 3c for locking the opening/closing door 3 to the opening/closing frame 2. It is A game board 4 is attached to the opening/closing frame 2B, a game area 4a is formed between the game board 4 and a transparent plate 3b on the front side of the game board 4, and the game area 4a is opened and closed by an opening/closing door 3. .

The opening/closing door 3 is provided with a frame illumination device 27 having a plurality of decorative lamps (LEDs), and a storage tray 5 (receiving tray) for storing game balls under the window 3a. The storage plate 5 is provided with a performance button device 6A and a selection button device 6B arranged side by side on the left and right, which function as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various performances.

A plurality of decorative lamps (LEDs) of the frame lighting device 27 are provided in the peripheral portion of the window 3a, and light emitting effects by lighting are performed by changing the irradiation direction and emission color of each of the plurality of decorative lamps (LEDs). I do. In addition, the lighting device 27 for the frame is an information lamp which is controlled to light/blink when the open/close door 3 is opened or when a payout abnormality in which game balls cannot be put out from the payout device 100 (see FIG. 2) occurs. (LED).

The production button device 6A includes a production button 6a capable of performing a determination operation (operation input) and a button operation production, a production button detection switch 6b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation of the production button 6a, and a production A button drive motor 6c (see FIG. 3) for changing the button 6a between a normal state and a projecting state located above the normal state, and a vibration state for vibrating the effect button 6a in a predetermined manner. A button vibrating motor 6d (see FIG. 3) for making the button vibrate and a button light emitting LED 6e (see FIG. 3) for changing the effect button 6a between an extinguished state and a light emitting state in which light is emitted in a predetermined manner are provided. A player can input predetermined information to the game machine 1 by operating the effect button 6a.

The selection button device 6B includes a cross key button (hereinafter referred to as a cross key) (up key button, down key button, right key button, left key button) as a selection button capable of performing operations such as selection operation, and a cross key button. A cross key detection switch 6g (see FIG. 3) for detecting key operations is provided, and the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 by operating the cross key.

A shooting handle 7 is attached to the lower right side of the storage dish 5. - 特許庁When the shooting handle 7 is rotated, the game balls introduced to the shooting position from the storage tray 5 are shot. Fires continuously every 6 seconds. The shot game ball is guided by the guide rail 8 and introduced to the upper part of the game area 4a. Incidentally, when the player operates a shooting stop button (not shown) provided on the shooting handle 7, shooting of the game ball is temporarily stopped.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, in the game area 4a, in addition to a large number of obstacle nails K, there are a first starting port 10, a starting port device 11 having an openable/closable second starting port 11a, and a gate (not shown). , a large winning slot device 13 having an opening/closing type large winning slot 13a, and a plurality of general winning slots 14 are provided in the illustrated arrangement so that game balls can enter (win). The first starting hole 10, the gate, and the plurality of general winning holes 14 are respectively provided with a first starting hole detection switch 10a, a gate detection switch 12a, and a plurality of general winning hole detection switches 14a for detecting entered game balls. It is It should be noted that, in the embodiments, the terms "entering the ball" and "winning a prize" include "passing".

The starting port device 11 opens and closes the second starting port 11a, the opening and closing member 11b that opens and closes the second starting port 11a, the second starting port detection switch 11c that detects the game ball that has won the second starting port 11a, and the opening and closing member 11b. It has a second starting port opening/closing solenoid 11d to be driven, and the second starting port 11a can operate between a closed state in which game balls are difficult or impossible to win and an open state in which game balls are easy to win.

The large winning slot device 13 includes a large winning slot 13a, an opening/closing member 13b for opening and closing the large winning slot 13a, a large winning slot detecting switch 13c for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning slot 13a, and a large winning slot for driving the opening/closing member 13b. Having a winning opening opening/closing solenoid 13d, the big winning opening 13a can operate between a closed state in which game balls are difficult or impossible to win and an open state in which game balls can easily win.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player rotates the shooting handle 7 to shoot the game ball into the game area 4a, the game ball is shot by the amount of rotation operation (rotation angle) of the shooting handle 7. By adjusting the intensity, it is possible to distinguish between so-called "left-handed" and "right-handed" hitting. In "left hitting", the game ball falls in the left side game area 4a1 located on the left side of the center role 15, and in "right hitting", the game ball passes through the right hitting passage formed above the center role 15. It moves to the right side game area 4a2 located on the right side of the center accessory 15 and falls toward the downstream direction of the right side game area 4a2.

When the game ball launched into the game area 4a wins any of a plurality of winning holes 10, 11a, 13a, 20a, 14, winning holes 10, 11a, 13a, 20a, 14 per winning of one game ball A set number of game balls (several to 10 or so) are paid out to a storage tray 5 as prize balls, and none of the plurality of prize winning ports 10, 11a, 13a, 20a, 14 win. In this case, it is finally discharged to the outside of the game area 4a from the discharge port 28 formed at the most downstream part of the game area 4a.

When the game ball wins at the starting ports 10 and 11a, a big winning lottery (special game determination) is performed, and when winning the big winning lottery, a big winning game (special game) is generated in which the big winning port 13a is opened. When the game ball passes through the gate, a winning lottery is performed, and when winning the winning lottery, an auxiliary game is generated in which the second start port 11a is opened in a predetermined manner.

A center accessory 15 is attached to substantially the center of the game board 4 . The center accessory 15 is provided with a frame (ornamental frame) 15a for restricting entry of game balls into the interior, and this frame 15a is fitted and mounted in an opening (not shown) formed in the game board 4. A warp device 15b is provided on the left side of the frame 15a to allow the game balls flowing down the game area 4a to be introduced into the frame 15a. A center stage 15c on which a game ball can roll is provided at the bottom of the frame 15a, and a game ball introduced into the frame 15a by the warp device 15b passes through the warp passage of the warp device 15b to the center stage 15c. , and flows down below the frame 15a.

A first image display device 16 (main liquid crystal) made up of a liquid crystal display is provided on the central inner side of the performance space 15A defined inside the frame 15a of the center accessory 15, and the opening/closing frame 2B (inner frame) is provided. Second image display devices 18A and 18B (sub-liquid crystals) made up of liquid crystal displays are provided on both left and right side surfaces.

The second image display devices 18A and 18B are provided with an audio output device 9 consisting of speakers, and output BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc. to produce music and voice effects. ing.

On the upper side of the production space 15A, there are a first movable production member 17A (production accessory) imitating a "sword" and a second movable production member 17B (production accessory) imitating a "signboard" of the title of the game machine 1. is provided, and the second movable effect member 17B is arranged in front of the first movable effect member 17A.

On the right side of the production space 15A, a third movable production member 17C (production accessory) imitating a "sword" larger than the "sword" of the first movable production member 17A is provided.

The first movable effect member 17A is composed of a sheath part imitating a scabbard and a blade part housed in the sheath part. It is possible to move the blade to the left from the state where the blade is stored in the scabbard, and it is possible to perform a performance action in which the blade is pulled out from the scabbard.

The second movable effect member 17B can move vertically by being driven by the board driving device 17, and moves downward from the upper side of the effect space 15A to move the display part of the first image display device 16. It is possible to perform an effect action that appears in front of (the display screen).

The third movable effect member 17C is composed of a sheath part imitating a scabbard and a blade part housed in the sheath part. It is possible, and it is possible to perform a performance action in which the blade moves upward from the state where the blade is housed in the scabbard and the blade is pulled out of the scabbard.

Further, the third movable effect member 17C is driven by the board driving device 17 so that it can be tilted with the lower end as a fulcrum. It is possible to perform an effect operation such as tilting toward the front side of the central region of the part and cutting the opponent with a sword.

Also, the first movable effect member 17A, the second movable effect member 17B, and the third movable effect member 17C are provided with a board lighting device 23 having a plurality of LEDs, and a predetermined lighting device 23 is provided during standby or during execution of the effect operation. It is possible to perform a light emitting effect in which the blade portion, logo, etc. emit light in a certain manner.

The first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B perform a display effect of displaying various effect images (including moving images) according to the progress (development) of the game. As the display effect, a customer waiting effect displayed while the variable display of special symbols is not executed on the special symbol display device described later, and a variable display of the effect symbols corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol display device described later. There is a variation effect including and a jackpot effect displayed during execution of the jackpot game.

On the display unit (display screen) of the first image display device 16, three production patterns 16a (left pattern, middle pattern, right pattern) are variably displayed in variable display regions (left region, center region, right region). , A mode display area indicating the production mode related to the progress of the variable production, and the like are formed.

The production pattern 16a includes an identification portion consisting of code information of numbers or characters indicating "1" to "9" or "one" to "9", and character images and decorations attached around (near) the identification portion. In some cases, it is composed of a decoration portion including predetermined decoration information (accompanying information) such as a frame image, and in other cases, it is composed only of an identification portion.

In the variable performance, the three performance patterns 16a are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time, and as a result of the variable display, they are stop-displayed in a combination mode (losing mode, big win mode) showing the result of the big win lottery. In the case of the jackpot mode (special display result), the three production patterns 16a are stopped and displayed in combination with the same pattern (for example, "777"), and in the case of the losing mode, the three production patterns 16a are other than the jackpot mode. A stop display is displayed in combination.

In the present embodiment, the variable display of the production pattern 16a is scrolled in the vertical direction, but it may be scrolled in the horizontal direction, or may be switched or rotated (rotated) on the spot. good.

In the display section of the first image display device 16 and the display sections of the second image display devices 18A and 18B, a reach effect, a background image and a character image are displayed according to the result of the jackpot lottery during the variable display of the effect pattern 16a in the variable effect. Various effect images (including moving images) such as the above are displayed to heighten the player's expectations for the occurrence of a big win (special game state).

In the display unit of the first image display device 16, a first pending icon display area 16b for displaying a number of first pending icons (for example, "◎") corresponding to the first special figure pending number (U1), A second pending icon display area 16c for displaying a number of second pending icons (for example, "◎") corresponding to the number of 2 special figure pending (U2), and a variable display of the special design being executed (effect design 16a) A variable icon display area 16d and the like are formed for displaying the variable icon corresponding to (for example, "⊚" having a larger display size than the reserved icon).

Furthermore, the display unit of the first image display device 16 includes a first reserved number display area 16e for displaying the first reserved number indicating the current first special symbol reserved number (U1), and the current second special A second reserved number display area 16f for displaying a second reserved number indicating the number of reserved patterns (U2), a special pattern that is variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of special patterns and the variable display of production patterns. special pattern display area TZ is formed.

The special pattern is composed only of an identification part consisting of code information of numerals "1" to "9", and is displayed as a reduced pattern smaller than the normal display size of the effect pattern. The variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol display area TZ is a constant display mode (numbers are switched in order) during the period from the start of the variable display of the special symbols and the variable display of the effect symbols to the stop display. display mode), and it is always displayed in a visible state without disappearing from the screen of the display unit or being blocked by the effect operation of the movable effect members 17A to 17C.

On the other hand, the variable display of the production pattern may become invisible from the screen as the production progresses. Therefore, the variable display of the special pattern corresponds to the variable display of the performance pattern, and since it continues to be displayed in a visible state regardless of the progress of the performance, it also has a function as the role of the variable display of the performance pattern.

The first reserved icon display area 16b is divided into a first display section, a second display section, a third display section, and a fourth display section from the side closer to the variable icon display area 16d. - The fourth display unit displays the number of first pending icons corresponding to the number of first special figure pending (U1).

The second pending icon display area 16c is divided into a first display section, a second display section, a third display section, and a fourth display section from the side closer to the variable icon display area 16d. ~ In the fourth display portion, the number of second pending icons corresponding to the number of second special figure pending (U2) is displayed.

The display of the reserved numbers in the first and second reserved number display areas 16e and 16f also disappears from the screen of the display section of the first image display device 16 or is shielded by the presentation operation of the movable presentation member 17, like the special symbols. In other words, it is always displayed in a visible state regardless of the progress of the production.

A first game information display device 19 for displaying game information relating to the progress of the game is provided outside the game area 4a and outside the guide rail 8 on the game board 4 at the bottom left.

The first game information display device 19 has a plurality of LEDs (light emitting units) arranged in two rows in an inclined manner. These multiple (32 pieces) LEDs (light emitting units) are the first special symbol first display 19a, the second special symbol first display 19b, the normal symbol first display 19c, the first special symbol reservation first display. Device 19d, second special symbol reservation second display 19e, normal symbol reservation first display 19f, high probability game state display 19g, time saving game state display 19h, round number display 19i, right hitting first display 19j constitutes a setting indicator 19k.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the opening/closing frame 2B and the game board 4, a payout device 100 for paying out game balls based on establishment of predetermined payout conditions (prize balls, ball lending), island facilities, etc. A game ball storage unit 101 that stores game balls supplied from and supplies them to a payout device 100, a main control device 110A that incorporates a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress of the game, and payouts from the main control board 110 A payout control device 120A incorporating a payout control board 120 for controlling the payout device 100 according to a control command, an effect control section 130 for controlling the effect according to the effect control command from the main control board 110, and an image control part 140. And an effect control device 130A with a built-in lamp control unit 150, a power supply device 160A with a built-in power supply board 160 that supplies power supply voltage to various control devices 110A to 130A, the outside of the game machine 1 (information collection such as a hall computer A game information output terminal board 90 or the like is provided for outputting game information (game signal) to the device). Also, a power plug 161 and a power switch (not shown) for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 are provided on the power board 160 .

In addition, an opening and closing door type cover member 90 that opens and closes the left and right sides in the left and right direction around a rotating shaft provided on one left and right side so as to cover the upper part of the main control device 110A and the entire production control device 130A from the rear is provided. The production control device 130A includes the volume of the production sound output from the audio output device 9 so as to be covered by the cover member 90, the image display devices 16 and 18, and various lighting devices (board lighting device 23, frame A changeover switch is provided for switching the adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the amount of light (emission intensity) of the illumination device 27).

(Control configuration of gaming machine 1)
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described. FIG. 3 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.
The control configuration of this embodiment includes a main control board 110 that controls overall progress of the game (basic action), and a payout control that controls the payout of game balls based on receipt of a payout control command from the main control board 110. A board 120, an effect control board 130 for controlling a game-related effect based on the reception of the effect control command from the main control board 110, and a power supply board for supplying power to the main control board 110, the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130. 160 is provided.

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

The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores game control programs and the like, a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input/output port.

The input/output ports of the main control board 110 include a general winning opening detecting switch 14a, a gate detecting switch 12a, a first starting opening detecting switch 10a, a second starting opening detecting switch 11c, a second starting opening opening/closing solenoid 11d, and a big winning opening. Detection switch 13c, big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 13d, magnetic detection sensor 58a, radio wave detection sensor 58b, RAM clear switch 58c, setting key switch 58d, winning confirmation detection switch 58e, first special symbol first display 19a, second special Design first display 19b, normal design first display 19c, first special design reservation first display 19d, second special design reservation first display 19e, normal design reservation first display 19f, high probability game state Indicator 19g, time-saving gaming state indicator 19h, round number indicator 19i, right-handed first indicator 19j, setting indicator 19k, game information output terminal board (not shown), payout control board 120, effect control board 130 It is connected.

The main CPU 110a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator, reads out a game control program stored in the main RAM 110b, and uses the main RAM 110c as a work area to perform game-related arithmetic processing. As a result, control processing according to detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, detection sensors, etc.) and various output devices (solenoids, various displays 19a to 19k of the first game information display device 19, etc.) are controlled. , control processing for transmitting and receiving various control commands, and control processing for transmitting game information to the outside of the gaming machine 1 (such as a hall computer) via the game information output terminal board.

The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that drives the payout device 100 to control the payout of game balls, and a launch control unit 122 that drives the launcher 26 to control the launch of game balls.
The payout control unit 121 includes a payout CPU 121a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 121b that stores payout programs and the like, a payout RAM 121c that serves as a work area for arithmetic processing, an input/output port, and the like.

The input/output ports of the payout control unit 121 include an open detection switch 31a of the open/close door 3, a tray full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 100a for detecting game balls paid out from the payout device 100, and a game ball from the payout device 100. A payout motor 100b for putting out balls and a ball detection switch 101a for detecting that game balls are stored in the game ball storage unit 101 are connected.

The payout CPU 121a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator, reads out a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, and uses the payout RAM 121c as a work area to perform arithmetic processing regarding the payout of game balls. Thereby, control processing for paying out game balls from the payout device 100 according to the payout control command from the main control board 110, control processing for transmitting the command based on the result of the arithmetic processing to the main control board 110, etc. conduct.

The launch control unit 122 includes a control circuit, an input/output port, and the like. The input/output port of the firing control unit 122 is connected to the ball feeding solenoid 43, the touch sensor 7a, the firing volume 7b, the firing solenoid 26a, and the like.

When the shooting control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the shooting handle 7 by means of a touch signal input from the touch sensor 7a, it allows the energization of the ball feed solenoid 43 and the shooting solenoid 26a to launch the ball. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the firing handle 7 has changed by the detection signal from the volume 7b, the ball feed solenoid 43 is driven and the firing solenoid is adjusted so that the firing intensity corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 7. 26a is driven to shoot game balls (99.9 balls/minute).

The production control board 130 is based on the reception of the production control command from the production control unit 130m and the production control unit 130m. Image control unit 140 that performs sound output control processing, and lamp control that performs control processing of various light emitting members (LEDs, etc.) and various drive sources (solenoids, motors, etc.) based on the reception of performance control commands from the performance control unit 130m A portion 150 is provided.

The performance control unit 130m includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores a performance control program, a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input port.
The input/output ports of the production control unit 130m include a production button detection switch 6b, a cross key detection switch 6g, a first special symbol second display 20a, a second special symbol second display 20b, and a normal symbol second display 20c. , the first special symbol reservation second display 20d, the second special symbol second display 20e, the normal symbol reservation second display 20f, and the right-handed second display 20g are connected.

The sub CPU 130a of the effect control unit 130m receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the effect control program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing regarding the effect while using the sub RAM 130c as a work area. Thereby, control processing for determining the effect mode of the variable effect, control processing for transmitting the effect control command based on the determination result to the image control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, various input devices (detection switch etc.) Control processing according to the detection signal from, control processing for controlling various output devices (lighting device, drive motor, and various displays 20a to 20g of the second game information display device 20).

(Configuration of image control unit)
Here, the configuration of the image control unit 140 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image control section 140. As shown in FIG.

The image control unit 140 performs image display control of the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B, and audio control of the audio output device 9. 145, a VRAM 146, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 200 (drawing control unit). The VDP 200 includes an audio control circuit 300 for controlling audio output in the gaming machine 1. FIG.
The overall CPU 141 transfers the image data stored in the CGROM 144 to the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A, 18B for the VDP 200 based on the later-described effect pattern designation command received from the effect control unit 130m. Instruct to display. Such an instruction is performed by setting data in the control register 201 of the VDP 200 and outputting a display list composed of drawing control commands.

Upon receiving a V-blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 200, the general CPU 141 appropriately performs interrupt processing. The general CPU 141 also instructs the audio control circuit 300 included in the VDP 200 to output music and sounds based on predetermined audio data to the audio output device 9 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control unit 130m. I do.

The general RAM 142 is built in the general CPU 141 , functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the general CPU 141 , and temporarily stores data read from the general ROM 143 .
The supervising ROM 143 is composed of a mask ROM, and includes a program for control processing of the supervising CPU 141, pattern arrangement information in which the pattern number of the effect pattern 16a and the type of the effect pattern 16a are associated with each other, and a display list for generating a display list. Generating programs, animation patterns for displaying animations of production patterns, animation scene information, etc. are stored.

The animation pattern is referred to when the animation of the production pattern is displayed, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In addition, animation scene information stores information such as wait frames (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. is doing.

The CGROM 144 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 (eg, 32×32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information that designates a color number for each pixel and an α value that indicates the transparency of the image.
The CGROM 144 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 144 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 CGROM 144 also stores a large amount of audio data.

The crystal oscillator 145 outputs a pulse signal to the clock generation circuit 205 of the VDP 200, and divides the pulse signal to generate a system clock for the VDP 200 to control the clock generation circuit 205, the first image display device 16 A synchronization signal or the like is generated for synchronizing with the second image display devices 18A and 18B.

The VRAM 146 is composed of an SRAM capable of writing or reading image data at high speed. The VRAM 146 includes a display list storage area 146a for temporarily storing the display list output from the general CPU 141, a development storage area 146b for storing the image data decompressed by the decompression circuit 206, and a memory area for drawing or displaying an image. It has a first frame buffer 146c and a second frame buffer 146d. The VRAM 146 also stores palette data. The first and second frame buffers 146c and 146d are alternately switched between a "drawing frame buffer" and a "display frame buffer" each time drawing is started.

The VDP 200 is a so-called image processor, and reads image data from either the first frame buffer 146c or the second frame buffer 146d based on instructions from the overall CPU 141, and based on the read image data, outputs video data. It generates signals (such as RGB signals) and outputs them to the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the VDP 200 is not only an image processor, but also has an audio output function.

The VDP 200 includes a control register 201 , a CG bus I/F 202 , a CPU I/F 203 , a clock generation circuit 205 , an expansion circuit 206 , a drawing circuit 207 , a display circuit 208 , a memory controller 209 and an audio control circuit 300 .
The control register 201 is a register for the VDP 200 to control drawing and display. Writing and reading data to and from the control register 201 controls drawing and display. The supervising CPU 141 can write data to and read data from the control register 201 via the CPU I/F 203 .
The control register 201 includes a system control register for making basic settings necessary for the operation of the VDP 200, a data transfer register for making settings necessary for transferring data, a drawing register for making settings for controlling drawing, It has six types of registers: a bus interface register for making settings necessary for bus access, an expansion register for making settings necessary for decompressing compressed images, and a display register for making settings for controlling display.

A CG bus I/F 202 is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 144 , and image data from the CGROM 144 is input to the VDP 200 via the CG bus I/F 202 .
A CPU I/F 203 is an interface circuit for communication with the general CPU 141 . A signal is input by the general CPU 141 .

A data transfer circuit 204 transfers data between various devices. Specifically, data transfer between the general CPU 141 and the VRAM 146, data transfer between the CGROM 144 and the VRAM 146, and data transfer between various storage areas (including frame buffers) of the VRAM 146 are performed.
A clock generation circuit 205 receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 145 and generates a system clock that determines the processing speed of the VDP 200 . It also generates a synchronous signal generation clock and outputs the synchronous signal to the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B via the display circuit 208 .

The decompression circuit 206 is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 144, and stores the decompressed image data in the decompression storage area 146b.
The drawing circuit 207 is a circuit that performs sequence control using a display list composed of a group of drawing control commands.

The display circuit 208 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating color data of an image as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the “frame buffer for display” in the VRAM 146, and displays the generated video signal ( RGB signals) to the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B. Further, the display circuit 208 also generates synchronization signals (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B. Output to the image display devices 18A and 18B. Incidentally, in this embodiment, as video signals, RGB signals obtained by converting digital signals into analog signals are configured to be output to the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B. A video signal may be output.

The memory controller 209 performs control to switch between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” when receiving an instruction to switch the frame buffer from the general CPU 141 .
The voice control circuit 300 reads out a predetermined program based on commands transmitted from the performance control board 130 and controls voice output in the voice output device 9 .
The audio control circuit 300 uses audio data stored in the CGROM 144 to output music and audio. In this case, the CGROM 144 is assumed to include a sound source ROM for storing audio data. Note that the audio control circuit 300 may not be included in the VDP 200 and may be provided independently within the image control section 140 .

As shown in FIG. 3, the lamp control unit 150 includes a lamp CPU 150a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 150b that stores a lamp control program, a lamp RAM 150c that serves as a work area for arithmetic processing, and an input/output port. .

Input/output ports of the lamp control unit 150 are connected to the board driving device 17, the board lighting device 23, the frame lighting device 27, the button driving motor 6c, the button vibration motor 6d, and the button light emission LED 6e.
The lamp CPU 150a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator, reads a lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and uses the lamp RAM 150c as a work area to perform arithmetic processing related to effects. As a result, control processing of the board driving device 17, the board lighting device 23, the frame lighting device 27, the button driving motor 6c, the button vibration motor 6d, and the button light emission LED 6e is performed.

The power supply board 160 generates a main power supply (operating power supply) necessary for the operation of the game machine 1 from the power supply voltage supplied from the power plug 161, and supplies the main power supply to the game machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120). , production control board 130, various electronic components). The power supply board 160 detects whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred, and a power failure detection circuit 162 that outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of a power failure (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 163 is provided for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 at the time of (power failure).

The power failure detection circuit 162 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the game machine 1, and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value. 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 circuit 163 has a capacitor that stores electricity when the game machine 1 is energized. supply. As a result, the memory contents of the main RAM 110c and payout RAM 121c are retained even at the time of power failure (power failure), and after recovery from power failure (power failure), the control state of the game is restored to the state before power failure (power failure). can be restored. A backup power supply may be supplied to the payout control board 120 and the performance control board 130 .

(Description of game state)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described.
The game states that the gaming machine can take are "low-probability game state" or "high-probability game state" as the probability game state related to the jackpot lottery of the special symbol, and " There is a non-time-saving game state” or a “time-saving game state”. Winning probability state (low-probability game state, high-probability game state) related to this jackpot lottery and state related to the operation of the opening and closing member 11b (non-time-saving game state, time-saving game state) can also be associated with each state, and can be independent. You can also let That is, (1) "low probability gaming state" and "time-saving gaming state" (2) "low probability gaming state" and "non-time-saving gaming state" (3) "high probability gaming state" and It is possible to provide a case of "time-saving gaming state" and a case of (4) "high-probability gaming state" and "non-time-saving gaming state".
Incidentally, in this embodiment, the game states (1) to (3) can be taken.

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 game state" and the "non-time-saving game state". will be referred to as "normal game state".

In the present embodiment, the "low-probability gaming state" is a special symbol jackpot lottery that is performed on the condition that a game ball enters the first start port 10 or the second start port 11a. It is a game state set as low as /299. On the other hand, the "high-probability gaming state" is a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved compared to the low-probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set as high as 1/59.8, for example. Therefore, in the "high-probability gaming state", it is easier to win the jackpot than in the "low-probability gaming state". It should be noted that changing from the low probability game state to the high probability game state is the game state after finishing the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high-probability gaming state is called "probability variable jackpot", and the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low-probability gaming state is called "normal jackpot".

In the present embodiment, the "non-time-saving gaming state" is the average variation time of the normal design corresponding to the lottery result in the normal design hit lottery performed on the condition that the game ball passes through the gate. , and the opening time of the second starting port 11a when winning is likely to be set short. For example, when the game ball passes through the gate, a winning lottery for normal symbols is performed, and the normal symbols are variably displayed on the normal symbol first display device 19c. Stop display after 30 seconds. Then, when the lottery result is a hit, the second starting port 11a is controlled in an open mode for 0.2 seconds, for example, after the stop display of the normal symbols.

On the other hand, in the "time-saving gaming state", the average fluctuation time of the normal design corresponding to the lottery result is "non-time-saving gaming state" in the normal design winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate. , and the opening time of the second starting port 11a at the time of winning is set to be long. Furthermore, in the "non-time-saving gaming state", the probability of winning in the winning lottery of normal symbols is set as low as, for example, 1/128, and in the "time-saving gaming state", the probability of winning in the winning lottery of normal symbols is set to 127, for example. /128 is set high. Therefore, in the "time-saving gaming state", when the game ball passes through the gate than in the "non-time-saving gaming state", the second start port 11a is more likely to be controlled in the open mode. As a result, in the "time-saving gaming state", the player can advantageously proceed with the game without consuming game balls.

In addition, in the embodiment, the "time-saving gaming state" is more advantageous than the "non-time-saving gaming state" in terms of the fluctuation time of the normal symbols, the opening time of the second start port 11a, and the winning probability of the winning lottery of the normal symbols. is set to 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 11a, and the winning probability of the winning lottery of the normal symbols is advantageous. In addition, in the "non-time-saving game state", the winning lottery of normal symbols may be set to have a winning probability of, for example, 0/128.

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

(Special pattern jackpot determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a big hit determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5 (1) is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 10, and FIG. 5 (2) is the second start 5(1) and 5(2), which are the jackpot determination tables for the second special symbol triggered by the entry of the game ball into the mouth 11a, the jackpot winning probabilities are the same.

As shown in FIGS. 5(1) and 5(2), the jackpot determination table includes a probability game state, a jackpot obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 10 or the second start port 11a. A jackpot judgment value for judging the judgment random number is associated with the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

The main CPU 110a refers to the first special symbol jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5(1) or the second special symbol jackpot determination table shown in FIG. Based on the random number value, it is determined whether it is a "jackpot" or a "loss".

For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5 (1), when it is in the low-probability gaming state, one jackpot determination random value of "3" is determined to be a "jackpot". . On the other hand, when the game is in the high-probability gaming state, 10 random numbers for judging the jackpot of "3", "7", . . . If it is a random value other than the above, it is determined as "losing".

Therefore, since the random number range for judging a big hit is 0 to 299, the probability of judging a big hit in a low-probability game state is 1/300, and it is judged to be a big hit in a high-probability game state. The odds are 10/300, up ten times.

(Special pattern judgment table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol of special symbols corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, FIG. 6(1) is a special symbol determination table for big wins, which is referred to for determining the stop symbol of the special symbols at the time of a big win, and FIG. 6(2) is a table at the time of a loss. It is a special symbol determination table for losing which is referred to for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 6(1), the special symbol determination table for big hits includes the type of starting port when the game ball wins, and the type of the game ball entering the first starting port 10 or the second starting port 11a. Shows the jackpot pattern judgment value for judging the random number value for judging the jackpot pattern, the judgment result (type of special pattern), the special pattern (special stop pattern data), and the type of special pattern. A production design designation command transmitted to the production control board 130 as information is associated.

As shown in FIG. 6(2), in the special symbol determination table for losing, the type of the starting port when the game ball wins and the type of the game ball entering the first starting port 10 or the second starting port 11a Shows the jackpot pattern judgment value for judging the random number value for judging the jackpot pattern, the judgment result (type of special pattern), the special pattern (special stop pattern data), and the type of special pattern. A production design designation command transmitted to the production control board 130 as information is associated. In addition, a plurality of losing special symbols may be associated with the special symbol determination value so that a plurality of losing special symbols can be determined even in the case of losing.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 6(1) and 6(2), and determines the special symbol based on the type of the starting port 10 or 11a in which the game ball has won and the random number value for judging the jackpot symbol. The type of (special figure stop design data) will be determined. Then, when the special symbols start to fluctuate, based on the determined special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data), a performance symbol designation command as information indicating the type of the special symbol 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 type of special symbol (stopped symbol data) determines the type of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game ends. It can be said that it determines the game state after the end.

(jackpot game control table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a jackpot game control table for determining the progress of the jackpot game state (special game state) when the jackpot is won as a result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot game control table contains the type of special pattern (special stop pattern data), the opening time of the jackpot state (special game state), the opening designation command to be sent to the effect control board 130 at the start of the opening, and the big winning opening 13a. , the ending time of the jackpot state (special game state), and the ending designation command to be sent to the effect control board 130 at the start of the ending are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 7, and determines the opening time, the big winning opening opening/closing control table, and the ending time based on the special symbol stop symbol data. Since the number of rounds in the jackpot state (special game state) is determined by determining the type of the big winning port opening/closing control table, FIG. etc. are described supplementarily.

(Grand Prize Opening/Closing Control Table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening/closing control table that is referred to when a big win is won. The large winning opening opening/closing control table includes the maximum number of round games in a jackpot game, the maximum number of winnings to the large winning opening 13a in one round game, the maximum opening number of the large winning opening 13a in each round game, and each round. The opening time of the big winning opening 13a for one opening of the game is associated with the closing interval time for closing the big winning opening 13a after the end of the round game.

The main CPU 110a specifies the type of the big winning opening opening/closing control table based on the special figure stop symbol data. Specifically, when the special figure stop symbol data is "01" or "04", the first large winning opening opening/closing control table (TBL.No01) is specified and the first large winning opening opening/closing control table is referred to. Then, the first jackpot game is executed, and when the special figure stop symbol data is "02" or "05", the second big winning gate opening/closing control table (TBL.No02) is specified, and the second big winning gate is specified. The second jackpot game is executed with reference to the opening/closing control table, and when the special figure stop symbol data is "03" or "06", the third big winning opening opening/closing control table (TBL. No03) is specified, The third jackpot game is executed with reference to the third jackpot opening/closing control table.

According to the first big winning opening opening/closing control table (TBL.No.01), the opening/closing member 13b is operated to open and close the big winning opening 13a a plurality of times (K=3) per round ( The big winning opening 13a repeats opening for 3.000 seconds and closing for 1.000 seconds.) A jackpot game of 10 rounds (R) is executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the big winning opening 13a before reaching the maximum number of opening times (K), one round game will end. Then, when 10 rounds of games are completed, the first jackpot game is completed. Since the first jackpot game has more rounds than the second and third jackpot games, it is a jackpot game with a high degree of advantage.

According to the second big winning opening opening/closing control table (TBL.No.02), the opening/closing member 13b is operated to open the big winning opening 13a up to 29.5 seconds per round. 2. Run a jackpot game. However, if a specified number (nine) of game balls enter the big winning hole 13a before the opening time elapses, one round of the game ends. Then, when the game of four rounds ends, the second jackpot game ends.

According to the third big winning opening opening/closing control table (TBL.No.03), the opening/closing member 13b is operated to open and close the big winning opening 13 a plurality of times (K=3) per round ( The big winning opening 13a repeats opening for 3.000 seconds and closing for 1.0000 seconds.) The third jackpot game of 4 rounds (R) is executed.

In the first jackpot game and the third jackpot game, since the opening/closing mode of the big prize opening 13a is the same, prize balls are acquired before the third closing time of the big prize opening 13a in the four rounds. For example, the first image display device 16 can execute a promotion effect suggesting whether or not the number of rounds of possible round games will increase.

Specifically, in the first jackpot game, after executing the promotion success effect to make it appear that the number of rounds of the round game in which prize balls can be obtained has been successfully increased in the final stage of the promotion effect, a large winning opening for 5 rounds is executed. 13a is opened for the 5th time, and the jackpot game is advanced after the 6th round when prize balls can be obtained. On the other hand, in the third jackpot game, the jackpot game is finished after execution of promotion failure performance to make it look as if the increase in the number of round games capable of acquiring prize balls has failed in the final phase of the promotion performance. By doing so, the player's expectation for the promotion effect is heightened.

(Game state setting data table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a game state setting data table for setting the game state after the end of the jackpot game.

The game state setting data table contains special figure stop symbol data, winning state data indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, time-saving game flag indicating the time-saving game state, and executable in the time-saving game state. Shows the number of time-saving games (J) indicating the number of times of variable display of special symbols, a high-probability game flag indicating that it is in a high-probability game state, and the number of times of variable display of special symbols that can be executed in the high-probability game state. It is associated with the number of high-probability games played (X).

Here, the "state data at the time of winning" is information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot. The game state is composed of a combination of a non-time-saving game state, a time-saving game state, a low-probability game state, and a high-probability game state.

The main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the special symbol stop symbol data and winning state data, sets the time saving game flag, the time saving game count (J), and the high probability game flag. , to determine the number of high-probability games (X).

When the high-probability game state is set, 50000 times may be set as the high-probability game number (X), but in the high-probability game state, the winning probability in the jackpot lottery is 10/300. Therefore, since the next big winning game is substantially confirmed, the first big winning game and the second big winning game are advantageous big winning games for the player who confirms the next big winning game.

(Variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state, which is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the special symbols in the non-time-saving gaming state. FIG. 11 is a variation pattern determination table for the time saving gaming state referred to when determining the variation pattern of the special symbols in the time saving gaming state.
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state and the variation pattern determination table for the time-saving gaming state respectively include the types of special symbols that perform variable display of special symbols (first special symbol, 2nd special design), the result of jackpot determination (jackpot lottery), the random number for reach determination, the first special figure reservation number (U1) or the second special figure reservation number (U2), and the variation pattern judgment random A numerical value, a special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation time, and a variation pattern designation command indicating the special symbol variation pattern are associated with each other.

The special symbol variation pattern can specify at least the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol), the result of big hit determination (lottery), and the variation time of the special symbol. In addition, when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, the random number for reach judgment is referred to, but in the case of a big hit, reach occurs except in special cases, so it is configured not to refer to the random number for reach judgment. ing. Although the maximum "4" may be stored as the special figure pending number (U1 or U2), the variation pattern is determined after subtracting "1" from the special figure pending number, so the special figure "4" is not set as the number of reservations.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the non-time-saving gaming state variation pattern determination table and the time-saving gaming state variation pattern determination table, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the special figure pending number (U1 or U2 ) increases, a variation pattern with a short variation time of the special symbol is determined, and as shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern 02 (shortened fluctuation: fluctuation time of 4 seconds) is more likely to be determined than the time of 8 seconds).

The main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table, determines the special symbol determination (special symbol stop symbol data) as a result of the jackpot determination, and when the game ball enters the first start port 10 or the second start port 11a. Based on the acquired reach determination random number and special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number value, the current number of first special figure reservations (U1) or second number of special figure reservations (U2), the special symbol fluctuation pattern and fluctuation time to determine. Then, based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a variation pattern designation command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 130 .

In addition, in the production control board 130, as will be described later, based on the variation pattern of the variation pattern designation command, since it is designed to determine the content of the variation production (production mode), each shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. In the rightmost column of the variation pattern determination table, the effect content that can be executed in the variation effect is described for reference.

"Normal variation", "shortened variation", "long variation", and "ultra-shortened variation" are shown in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. It means that it changes at a high speed and stops without becoming a reach. , and the ultra-shortened variation ends in a shorter variation time than the shortened variation.

In addition, "reach" means that a part of the combination of the performance symbols 16a that informs the winning of the big win is temporarily stopped, and the other performance symbols 16a fluctuate. It means an expected variation mode. For example, when "777" is set as the combination display mode indicating the result of the big hit determination, the same production pattern 16a in the left side area and the right side area is temporarily stopped at "7", and the remaining production is performed in the central area. It refers to a mode in which the pattern 16a is changing.

In addition, "temporary stop" means that the production pattern 16a shakes slightly or is slightly deformed to make it appear to the player that the production pattern 16a is stopped (completely stopped). not).

In addition, "normal reach" means a reach in which the same production pattern 16a in the left side area and the right side area temporarily stops and the production pattern 16a in the central area fluctuates. , jackpot expectation) has the lowest reach. In the present embodiment, the "normal reach" does not cause a big win, but the "normal reach" may be configured to cause a big win.

Also, "SP reach" is a super reach that is performed after the normal reach and has a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the normal reach. For example, the two left and right effect patterns 16a temporarily stopped and displayed among the three effect patterns 16a are reduced and moved to the corners of the display screen of the first image display device 16, and the first image display device 16 and the second image display device 16 Almost the entire display screens of the image display devices 18A and 18B are used to perform an SP ready-to-win effect that makes the player expect a high degree of expectation for a big win.

Further, "SPSP reach" is a special reach that is performed after normal reach or after super reach and has a higher expectation for a big hit than super reach. For example, the two left and right performance symbols 16a temporarily stopped and displayed out of the three performance symbols 16a shrink and move to the corners of the display screen of the first image display device 16, and the display screen of the first image display device 16 Almost the entire area is used to perform an SPSP ready-to-win performance with a higher expectation for a big hit than "SP ready-to-win".

In addition, the “full rotation reach” is a reach that will determine the jackpot. For example, the three production patterns 16a are changed at a low speed in a state where all the same patterns are arranged, and the entire rotation of the display screen of the first image display device 16 is used, and the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of "SPSP reach". It is designed to perform a reach performance.

When the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is compared, it is easier to determine a variation pattern with a relatively shorter variation time in the time-saving gaming state than in the non-time-saving gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to change the variation time of the special symbol between the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a table relating to normal symbols and the opening/closing member 11b of the second starting port 11a.
FIG. 12(1) is a diagram showing a hit determination table for normal symbols. FIG. 12(2) is a diagram showing a normal symbol stop symbol determination table corresponding to the normal symbol hit determination result. FIG. 12(3) is a diagram showing a normal pattern variation pattern determination table. FIG. 12(4) is a diagram showing an opening state determination table for the second starting port 11a.

(Hit determination table for normal symbols)
As shown in FIG. 12 (1), in the hit determination table, the presence or absence of the time-saving game state, the hit determination random number (0 to 19) acquired when the game ball passes through the gate, and the hit determination result are associated with.

The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table and determines whether it is a “win” or a “lose” based on the current game state and the obtained random value for hit determination.
According to the hit determination table, when it is in a non-time-saving game state, one hit determination random number value of "19" is determined to be hit, and when it is in a time-saving game state, 19 numbers of "0" to "18". is determined as a hit. Therefore, the ratio of the time-saving gaming state to be determined as winning is higher than the non-time-saving gaming state.

(Normal design decision table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (2), the stop symbol determination table includes presence/absence of a time-saving gaming state, a random number for determining a winning symbol acquired when a game ball passes through a gate (0 to 99), and normal The type of pattern (stopped pattern data) is associated with a normal pattern designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of normal pattern.
The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table, and based on the current game state, the winning determination result, and the acquired winning symbol random number value, the normal symbols and the normal symbol stop symbols that are stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device. Determine data. Then, at the time of starting the variation of the normal pattern, based on the type of the determined normal pattern (normal pattern stop pattern data), a normal pattern designation command as information indicating the type of the normal pattern is determined and transmitted to the performance control board 130. .

(Normal pattern variation pattern determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (3), the variation pattern determination table includes the presence or absence of the time-saving gaming state, the result of the hit determination, and the random value for determining the normal figure variation pattern that is acquired when the game ball passes through the gate. And, the normal pattern fluctuation time and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the normal pattern fluctuation time are associated.

The main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table, and based on the presence or absence of the time-saving gaming state, the hit determination result, and the normal pattern variation pattern random number value, issues a normal pattern variation pattern specification command as information indicating the variation time of the normal symbol. It determines and transmits to the production control board 130. - 特許庁

(Open Mode Determination Table for Second Starting Port)
As shown in FIG. 12(4), the second starting port 11a opening mode determination table includes normal symbols (stopped pattern data), the maximum number of opening times (S) of the second starting port 11a (opening/closing member 11b), and , the first opening time and closing time of the second starting port 11a (opening and closing member 11b), the interval time between the first closing time and the second opening time, and the second opening time and closing time are mapped.

The main CPU 110a refers to the opening state determination table of the second starting port 11a, and based on the stop symbol data, determines the maximum number of times the second starting port 11a (opening/closing member 11b) is opened, the first opening time and closing time, 2 Determine the opening and closing times for the second time.

In the open mode determination table of the second start port 11a, the open mode based on the normal pattern stop symbol data = 02 (normal symbol 2) is more open than the open mode based on the normal pattern stop symbol data = 01 (normal symbol 1). , and the opening mode based on the normal pattern stop pattern data = 03 (normal pattern 3) is more advantageous to the player than the opening pattern based on the normal pattern stop pattern data = 02 (normal pattern 2). It is an open mode.

Since the normal pattern stop pattern data = 03 (normal pattern 3) that is most advantageous to the player when winning in the time saving game state is determined, the time saving game state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving game state. The second starting port 11a (opening/closing member 11b) is operated as follows.

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

(main processing of the main control board)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the main processing executed by the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110. As shown in FIG. This main process is started when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, and is continuously executed while the main control board 110 is running.

First, in step S1, the main CPU 110a prohibits all interrupts, performs initial setting of the CPU such as setting of built-in registers in step S2, and waits for activation of other boards in step S3. Specifically, the activation of the payout control board 120 and the performance control board 130 is waited for one second so that no command is missed from the main control board 110 .

In step S4, the main CPU 110a permits access to the RAM area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S5, transmits a launch permission designation command to the payout control board 120. FIG. As a result, the payout control unit 121 performs processing for permitting the shooting of game balls by the shooting device 26 .

In step S6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the backup flag indicating power recovery in the game RAM area of the main RAM 110c is "ON". If the backup flag is "ON" (step S6; Yes), it is determined that the power is restored, and the process proceeds to step S7. If the backup flag is not "ON" (step S6; No), it is the first power-on Then, the process proceeds to step S8.

In step S7, the main CPU 110a calculates a checksum (abnormality determination data) of the game RAM area (excluding the set value area) of the main RAM 110c.
In step S8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a setting change operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 58d and the RAM clear switch 58c are "ON". If there is a setting change operation (step S8; Yes), the process moves to step S9 assuming that the setting change mode is entered, and if there is no setting change operation (step S8; No), the process moves to step S10.

In step S9, the main CPU 110a performs setting change processing. Specifically, the current set value saved in the set value area of the game RAM area is displayed on one 7-segment LED of the performance indicator 111, and a setting change designation command is sent to the effect control board 130.
Furthermore, each time the RAM clear switch 58c is operated, the setting value is changed (updated) within the range of "1" to "4", the updated setting value is displayed on the 7-segment LED, and the setting key switch 58d is pressed. When the setting confirmation operation to change from "ON" to "OFF" is performed, the setting value after change (update) is saved in the setting value area as confirmation of the setting value, and the setting value is displayed on the performance indicator 111. and perform processing for terminating the setting change mode.

In addition, in the effect control board 130 that has received the setting change designation command, processing for executing setting change notification for notifying that the setting value is being changed is performed. Specifically, a setting changing screen indicating that the setting value is being changed is displayed on the image display devices 16, 18A, and 18B, and the setting of the board lighting device 23 and the frame lighting device 27 is changed. All of them are lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, white). Note that the voice output device 9 may output a setting change notification sound ("setting is being changed") indicating that the setting is being changed.

In step S10, the main CPU 110a determines whether the checksum is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum saved in the game RAM area matches the checksum calculated in step S7. If the checksum is normal (there is no abnormality in the data in the game RAM area), the process proceeds to step S11, and if the checksum is not normal (there is an abnormality in the data in the game RAM area), Assuming that the control state cannot be restored normally, the process proceeds to step S34. If the backup flag is not "ON", that is, if the power is turned on for the first time, it is determined that the checksum is abnormal.

In step S11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set value in the set value area is within the proper range (here, 1 to 4). If it is determined that the set value in the set value area is within the proper range (step S11; Yes), the process proceeds to step S13. No), the process moves to step S12.

In step S34, the main CPU 110a performs unrecoverable error processing. Specifically, an error indicator (not shown) provided on the power board 160 displays error information "E" indicating an unrecoverable error, indicating that an unrecoverable error has occurred in the performance control board 130. After transmitting the unrecoverable error designation command, interrupt prohibition for prohibiting timer interrupt is set, and after clearing the output port, the security signal terminal of the game information output terminal board 90 returns to indicate the occurrence of the unrecoverable error. Output an impossible error signal (security signal) and wait until the power supply is completely cut off. As a result, in the effect control board 130, processing for executing non-restorable error notification is performed.

"Unrecoverable error" means that the checksum result indicates that there is an abnormality in the data in the game RAM area, so the game control is not performed (the game control is not shifted). It will not be released until the process is executed. Therefore, when an unrecoverable error occurs, even if the power switch provided on the power supply substrate 160 is turned "OFF" and then turned "ON" without changing the settings, the error will not be canceled. It is canceled when the power switch is turned "ON" along with the setting change operation. Although the "unrecoverable error" is not canceled unless the setting change process is executed, it may be canceled when the RAM is cleared without the setting change process.

The "unrecoverable error notification" is a notification for recognizing that an unrecoverable error has occurred, and an unrecoverable error screen ("Unrecoverable error. Please make a change."), the board illumination device 23 and the frame illumination device 27 are all lit in a predetermined emission color (for example, red) until the power is turned off, or an unrecoverable error from the voice output device 9 is displayed. An unrecoverable error sound (“Unrecoverable error” + buzzer sound) indicating that an error has occurred is output until the power is turned off.

In step S12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 58c is "ON". If the RAM clear switch 58c is "ON" (step S12; Yes), the process proceeds to step S13 assuming that RAM clear is to be executed, and if the RAM clear switch 58c is not "ON" (step S12; No), step The process is moved to S16.

In step S13, the main CPU 110a performs RAM clear processing. Specifically, a process for initializing the game control state (initializing areas other than the set value area in the game RAM area) is performed.
In step S14, the main CPU 110a transmits to the payout control board 120 and the performance control board 130 a power-on designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized (RAM cleared). Next, in step S15, a game state designation command indicating the current game state (here, a low probability non-time-saving game state as a normal game state) is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the process proceeds to step S21. As a result, the effect control board 130 performs processing for executing the power-on notification.

The "power-on notification" is a notification for recognizing that the control state of the game has been initialized. or emit a power-on notification sound ("RAM cleared" sound + buzzer sound) from the voice output device 9 to indicate that the RAM area has been initialized for a predetermined period of time. (for example, 30 seconds). In the power-on notification, an initialization image (a character image of "RAM cleared") may be displayed on the image display devices 16, 18A, 18B to notify that the RAM has been cleared.

In step S16, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a setting confirmation operation. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 58da is "ON". If the setting key switch 58d is "ON" (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 assuming that the setting confirmation mode is to be entered. In order to restore the control state of the game to the state before the power was turned off, the processing is shifted to step S18.

In step S17, the main CPU 110a performs setting confirmation processing. Specifically, the current set value stored in the set value area of the game RAM area is displayed on one 7-segment LED of the performance indicator 111, and a setting confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. .
Further, when the setting key switch 58d is switched from "ON" to "OFF", the display of the set values on the performance display 111 is terminated, and confirmation processing for ending the setting confirmation mode is performed.

In addition, in the effect control board 130 that has received the setting confirmation designation command, processing for executing setting confirmation notification for notifying that the setting confirmation is being performed is performed. Specifically, the image display devices 16, 18A, and 18B display a setting confirmation screen indicating that the setting is being confirmed, and the lighting device 23 for the board and the lighting device 27 for the frame are displayed during the setting confirmation. All of the LEDs are lit in the luminescent color (for example, white). It should be noted that the voice output device 9 may output a setting confirmation notification sound (“Confirming the setting value”) indicating that the setting is being confirmed.

In step S18, the main CPU 110a clears (0 clears) the backup flag and checksum set in the game RAM area, and sets the game RAM area when power is restored. As a result, 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 S19, the main CPU 110a transmits to the effect control board 130 a power restoration designation command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the game state before the power interruption (power failure) occurred. As a result, in the effect control board 130, the processing for ending the setting confirmation notification and the like, which will be described later, and executing the power restoration in-progress notification is performed.

The "notification during power restoration" is a notification for recognizing that the control state of the game returns to the state before the power failure occurred, and an image during power restoration ("power restoration character image of "medium"), the lighting device 27 for the frame and the lighting device 23 for the board are all lit in a predetermined emission color (for example, red) for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds), or an audio output device 9, outputting a power recovery notification sound ("power has been restored" + buzzer sound) indicating that the power has been restored (from a power failure) for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

In step S20, the main CPU 110a indicates other commands (first special symbol reserved number (U1) and special symbol storage designation command indicating second special symbol reserved number (U2), normal symbol reserved number (G) Ordinary symbol storage designation command, etc.) is transmitted to the effect control board 130. As a result, the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of reserved special figures and the number of reserved normal figures, and the processing for displaying the first reserved icon and the second reserved icon on the first image display device 16 is performed. will be done.

In step S<b>21 , the main CPU 110 a transmits a setting value designation command to the effect control board 130 . As a result, the effect control board 130 can grasp the current set value. In addition, this set value designation command may be transmitted to the effect control board 130 before the power-on designation command and the power restoration designation command are transmitted. Also, the setting value designation command may be transmitted each time the variable display of the special symbol is started, or may be transmitted each time the big winning game is started.

At step S22, the main CPU 110a activates a CTC (counter timer circuit) for generating a timer interrupt (4 milliseconds), and at step S23, permits all interrupts.
In step S24, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol and the special symbol determination random number value. An initial value random value update process is performed to update the initial value random value, the initial value random value for special symbol determination, the initial value random value for hit determination, and the initial value random value for normal symbol determination.

Next, in step S26, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power failure detection signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit 162 of the power supply board 160. If the power failure detection signal has not been input (step S26; No), the process proceeds to step S24. If the power failure detection signal is input (step S26; Yes), the process proceeds to step S27.

In step S27, the main CPU 110a sets interrupt prohibition for prohibiting timer interrupts. ) are calculated and saved in the game RAM area, and in step S30, the backup flag is set to "ON" in the game RAM area of the main RAM 110c, and step S31. , perform processing to prohibit RAM access, and wait until the supply of power supply voltage is completely cut off.

(Timer interrupt processing of the main control board)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing by the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

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

First, in step S101, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register to the stack area. Next, in step S102, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the general electric opening time counter. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update processing is performed. Specifically, the main CPU 110a performs a process of subtracting "1" from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the general electric open time counter.

In step S103, the main CPU 110a generates a random number for judging a big hit, a random number for judging a special symbol, a random number for judging a special pattern variation pattern, a random number for judging a hit, a random number for judging a normal symbol, and a random number for judging a normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Random number update processing of numerical value is performed. Specifically, "1" is added to each random number counter to update the random number counter. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is reset to "0", and when the random number counter completes one cycle, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

In step S104, the main CPU 110a performs an initial random number updating process for updating the initial random number for big hit determination, the initial random number for special symbol determination, the initial random number for hit determination, and the initial random number for normal symbol determination.
In step S105, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is an input to each switch of the first start opening detection switch 10a, the second start opening detection switch 11c, the gate detection switch 12a, the big winning opening detection switch 13c, and the general winning opening detection switch 14a. Perform input control processing to determine Details of the input control process will be described later.

In step S106, the main CPU 110a collects special symbol determination information (random number for judging a big hit, random number for special symbol determination, reach Judgment random number, random number for fluctuation pattern judgment), fluctuation display of the first special symbol or second special symbol, opening and closing of the big winning opening 13a, setting of the game state, etc. conduct. Details of the special figure special electric control processing will be described later.

In step S107, the main CPU 110a determines the normal pattern determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball through the gate, displays the variation of the normal pattern, opens and closes the opening/closing member 11b of the second starting port 11a (auxiliary game), and the like. Perform the general map general electric control processing for performing.
In step S108, the main CPU 110a performs payout control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a refers to various winning ball counters stored in the main RAM 110c, and performs payout control processing for transmitting to the payout control board 120 commands for specifying the number of payouts corresponding to various winning openings. conduct. As a result, the payout control board 120 executes processing for paying out prize balls from the payout device 100 .

In step S109, the main CPU 110a performs abnormality determination processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a detects the occurrence of a magnetic error or radio wave error based on the input signals from the magnetic detection sensor 58a and the radio wave detection sensor 58b. A command is transmitted to the production control board 130. - 特許庁

In addition, the main CPU 110a detects the door open state based on the detection signal from the open detection switch 31a, and transmits a door open error detection command to the effect control board 130 when the door open state is detected.

In addition, the main CPU 110a detects a clogging of game balls in the path through which game balls are dispensed from the game ball storage portion based on the detection signal from the tray full detection switch 32a. is transmitted to the effect control board 130 .

Further, when it is detected that the error state is canceled by the states of the input signal and the detection signal, the main CPU 110 a transmits an error cancellation command to the effect control board 130 . Furthermore, from the effect control board 130, to the image control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, a signal for notifying error detection and error cancellation is transmitted again.

The main CPU 110a does not transmit an error cancellation signal depending on the type of error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1. FIG. That is, an error cancellation signal is transmitted for the full tank, door open state, and jammed balls, but no error cancellation signal is transmitted for detection of illegal radio waves.

In step S110, the main CPU 110a outputs external output data (game information) from the game information output terminal plate 90, drive control data to be output to the second starting opening opening/closing solenoid 11d, the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 13d, and the first special symbol. 1st display 19a, 2nd special design 1st display 19b, normal design 1st display 19c, 1st special design reservation 1st display 19d, 2nd special design reservation 1st display 19e, normal design reservation 1st 1 indicator 19f, high probability gaming state indicator 19g, time saving gaming state indicator 19h, round number indicator 19i, right hitting first indicator 19j, data creation processing such as various display control data output to setting indicator 19k I do.

In step S111, the main CPU 110a performs port output processing for outputting signals such as the external output data and drive control data created in step S110. In addition, display device output processing for outputting a signal such as the display control data created in step S110 is performed. Furthermore, command output processing is performed to output the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c to another board.

In step S112, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S101 to the register of the main CPU 110a, and terminates the current timer interrupt process.

(input control processing)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining input control processing by the main control board 110. FIG.

First, in step S121, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 14a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the general winning opening 14. When the detection signal is input from the general winning hole detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a updates the general winning hole counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

In step S122, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the big winning opening detection switch 13c has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the big winning opening 13a. When the detection signal is input from the big winning hole detection switch 13c, the main CPU 110a updates the big winning hole prize ball counter used for the prize balls by adding predetermined data, and the main CPU 110a wins the big winning hole 13a. The counter in the big winning hole entry ball counter (C) storage area for counting the game balls played is incremented and updated.

In step S123, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start hole detection switch 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 10.
In step S124, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start hole detection switch 11c is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the second start hole 11b.

When the main CPU 110a receives the detection signal from the second starting port detection switch 11c, it performs the second starting port detection switch input process similar to step S123. However, in this second starting port detection switch input process, "1" is added to the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, and the extracted random number for judging the big hit, the random number for judging the special symbol, and the reach judgment The random number value is stored in the second special symbol storage area. In other words, the first starting opening detection switch input process and the second starting opening detection switch input process differ only in the storage areas for storing various data, and all other processes are the same.

In step S125, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection switch 12a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate.
In step S126, the main CPU 110a performs winning confirmation detection switch input processing. In this winning confirmation detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the winning confirmation detection switch 58e, and the incoming ball counter (D) is updated by subtracting 1 (D←D-1), It is determined whether or not the value of the ball entry counter (D) is within a predetermined judgment value range (lower limit value<D<upper limit value), and if the value is outside the judgment value range, abnormal winning occurs. Assuming that the abnormal prize winning error designation command is set in the performance transmission data storage area. Also, if it is within the range of the judgment value, the winning confirmation detection switch input process is terminated.

As a result, the error designation command for abnormal prize winning is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130, which has received the error designation command for abnormal prize winning, performs abnormal prize winning error notification to indicate that an abnormal prize winning error has occurred. inform.

(First start opening detection switch input process)
FIG. 16 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting port detection switch input processing by the main control board 110 .

First, in step S131, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting port detection switch 10a. If the detection signal from the first starting port detection switch 10a is input (step S131; Yes), the process proceeds to step S132, and if the detection signal from the first starting port detection switch 10a is not input (step S131; No), the first starting port detection switch input processing is terminated.
In step S132, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to and updating the starter prize ball counter used for the prize balls.

Next, in step S133, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the reserved number set in the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area is less than four. If the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than 4 (step S133; Yes), the process is moved to step S134, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is stored in the storage area. If the set pending number is not less than 4 (step S133; No), the first starting port detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S134, the main CPU 110a adds and stores "1" in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area.
In step S135, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for judging a big hit, sequentially searches for empty storage units from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and acquires it in an empty storage unit. A random value for judging a big hit is stored.
In step S136, the main CPU 110a obtains a special symbol determination random number value, sequentially searches for empty storage units from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, The obtained random number for special symbols is stored.

In step S137, the main CPU 110a acquires the game random number value (random number value for reach determination and random number value for variation pattern determination), and selects the first memory area in the first special symbol memory area and the first memory area in order from the first memory area. , and stores the acquired game random numbers (random number for reach determination and random number for variation pattern determination) in an empty storage unit.
In step S138, the main CPU 110a performs a first preliminary determination process. Referring to the preliminary determination table (not shown) corresponding to the current gaming state, based on the random numbers obtained in steps S135 to S137, the first start for indicating the determination information of the first start opening in advance Determine prize information.
In step S139, the main CPU 110a sets the first starting winning prize designation command based on the first starting winning prize information determined in the first preliminary determination process of step S138 in the effect transmission data storage area.

As a result, the first start winning prize information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the first start winning prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start winning prize designation command receives the first start winning prize designation command. Analyzing the winning designation command, and before starting the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the first starting winning designation command, over one or a plurality of variable displays executed before that, Predetermined advance notice effect It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a continuous notice of executing the , or a pending change notice of changing the display mode of the pending icon.

However, the first preliminary determination process is determined according to the game state at the time when the game ball enters the first start hole 10 . Therefore, if the gaming state changes before processing the first suspension reserved by the ball entry, there is a possibility that the result of the jackpot determination process, which will be described later, and the result of the first preliminary determination process are different. .

In step S140, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area, and refers to the first special symbol corresponding to the first special symbol reserved number (U1) updated in step S134. Set the symbol memory designation command in the performance transmission data storage area.

In step S141, the main CPU 110a sets the first special symbol reserved display data for displaying the first reserved number on the first special symbol reserved first display 19d (LED lighting or blinking) in a predetermined processing area. Then, the current first starting port detection switch input processing is terminated. As a result, when the first special symbol reserved display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S110, and the created data is output in step S111. The first reserved number is displayed on the symbol reserved first display 19d.

(Processing for inputting the second start opening detection switch)
FIG. 17 is a flow chart for explaining the second starting port detection switch input processing by the main control board 110. FIG.

First, in step S151, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second starting port detection switch 11c. If the detection signal from the second starting port detection switch 11c is input (step S151; Yes), the process proceeds to step S152, and if the detection signal from the second starting port detection switch 11c is not input (step S151; No), the second starting port detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S152, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to and updating the starter prize ball counter used for the prize balls.
Next, in step S153, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to a ball entry counter (D) that indicates the number of game balls that have entered the second start hole 11a and updates it (D←D+1).

In step S154, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is being played. If the auxiliary game is in progress (step S154; Yes), the process proceeds to step S159, and if the auxiliary game is not in progress (step S154; No), the process proceeds to step S155.

In step S155, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to an illegal ball entry counter (E) for monitoring illegal ball entry into the second starting port 11a and updates it (E←E+1).

In step S156, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the illegal ball entry counter is greater than a specified number (10). If the number is greater than the specified number (step S156; Yes), the process proceeds to step S157, and if the number is smaller than the specified number (step S156; No), the process proceeds to step S160.

In step S157, the main CPU 110a assumes that an illegal ball entry has occurred and sets an illegal ball entry error designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the illegal ball entry error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that receives the illegal ball ball error designation command notifies the illegal ball ball error and generates an illegal ball ball error. inform you that you have done so.

In step S158, the main CPU 110a clears the value of the illegal ball entry counter (E) to "0".
In step S159, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the second starting hole entry ball counter (L) to update (L←L+1).

Next, in step S160, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols set in the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area is less than four. When the number of reservations set in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is less than 4 (step S160; Yes), the process is moved to step S154, and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is stored in the storage area. If the set pending number is not less than 4 (step S160; No), the second start opening detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S161, the main CPU 110a adds and stores "1" in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area.
In step S162, the main CPU 110a acquires a random value for judging a big hit, sequentially searches for empty storage units from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area, and acquires it in an empty storage unit. A random value for judging a big hit is stored.

In step S163, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for special symbol determination, sequentially searches for empty storage units from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area, The obtained random number for special symbols is stored.
In step S164, the main CPU 110a acquires the game random number value (the random number value for reach determination and the random number value for variation pattern determination), and sequentially selects the vacant storage units from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. , and stores the acquired game random numbers (random number for reach determination and random number for variation pattern determination) in an empty storage unit.

In step S165, the main CPU 110a performs a second preliminary determination process. A second start for indicating the determination information of the second start port in advance by referring to a pre-determination table (not shown) corresponding to the current game state and based on each random number obtained in steps S162 to S164. Determine prize information.
In step S166, the main CPU 110a sets a second starting winning prize designation command based on the second starting winning prize information determined in the second preliminary determination process of step S165 in the effect transmission data storage area.

As a result, the first starting winning prize information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the second starting winning prize specifying command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the second starting winning prize specifying command sends the second starting winning prize information to the effect control board 130 Predetermined advance notice performance over one or a plurality of variable displays executed before the start of variable display of special symbols corresponding to the second start winning designation command by analyzing the winning designation command. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a continuous notice of executing the , or a pending change notice of changing the display mode of the pending icon.

However, the second preliminary determination process is determined according to the game state at the time when the game ball enters the second start hole 11a. Therefore, if the gaming state is changed before processing the second suspension reserved by the ball entry, there is a possibility that the result of the jackpot determination process described later and the result of the second preliminary determination process will differ. .

In step S167, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area, and refers to the second special symbol corresponding to the second special symbol reserved number (U2) updated in step S161. Set the symbol memory designation command in the performance transmission data storage area.

In step S168, the main CPU 110a sets the second special symbol reserved display data for displaying the second reserved number on the second special symbol reserved first display 19e (LED lighting or blinking) in a predetermined processing area. Then, the current second start port detection switch input processing is terminated. As a result, when the second special symbol reserved display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S110, and the created data is output in step S111, so that the second special The second reserved number is displayed on the first symbol reserved display 19e.

(Gate detection switch input processing)
FIG. 18 is a flow chart for explaining gate detection switch input processing by the main control board 110 .

First, in step S171, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 12a. If the main CPU 110a determines that the detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 12a (step S171; Yes), the process proceeds to step S172. ; No), the main CPU 110a terminates the gate detection switch input process.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate, the variable display of normal symbols is performed.

When it is determined in step S172 that the number of reserved normal symbols (G) is less than 4 (step S172; Yes), in step S173, the main CPU 110a selects the normal symbols stored in the reserved number of normal symbols (G) storage area. A value obtained by adding "1" to the reserved number (G) is stored as a new normal symbol reserved number (G). When it is determined in step S172 that the number of reserved symbols (G) is not less than 4 (step S172; No), the gate detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S174, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for hit determination, sequentially searches for free storage units from the first storage unit in the normal symbol holding storage area, and obtains it in the free storage units. Stores a random value for hit judgment.
In step S175, the main CPU 110a obtains a random number value for symbol determination, sequentially searches for vacant storage units from the first storage unit in the normal symbol reservation storage area, and acquires the vacant storage units. A random number value for pattern determination is stored.

In step S176, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, sequentially searches for an empty storage unit from the first storage unit in the normal symbol holding storage area, and searches for an empty storage unit. Stores the random number value for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern acquired in . In the predetermined storage part of the normal symbol reservation storage area, the random number value for hit determination, the random number value for symbol determination, and the random number value for normal symbol variation pattern determination are stored.

In step S177, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the normal symbol reserved number (G) storage area, and produces a normal symbol storage designation command corresponding to the normal symbol reserved number (G) updated in step S173. Set in the transmission data storage area for

In step S178, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol reservation display data for displaying the number of normal symbol reservations on the first normal symbol reservation display 19f (lighting or blinking of the LED) in a predetermined processing area, End the gate detection switch input process. As a result, when the normal symbol reserved display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S110, and the created data is output in step S111. The number of normal map reservations is displayed on the display 19f.

(Special special train control processing)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric control processing by the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

First, in step S181, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the special figure special electric processing data, and refers to the branch address from the special figure special electric processing data loaded in step S182.

In step S183, the main CPU 110a moves the process to special symbol storage determination processing (step S184) if the special symbol electric processing data = 0 (step S183; Yes), and if the special symbol electric processing data = 0 (step S183 ; No), the process moves to step S185.

If the special figure special electric processing data = 1 in step S185 (step S185; Yes), the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing (step S186), and if not the special figure special electric processing data = 1 (step S185; No ), and in step S187, it is determined whether the special figure special electric processing data=2.

In step S187, the main CPU 110a shifts the process to special symbol stop processing (step S188) if the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 (step S187; Yes), and if not special symbol special electric processing data = 2 (step S187 ; No), the process moves to step S189.

If the special figure special electric processing data = 3 in step S189 (step S189; Yes), the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing (step S190), and if not special figure special electric processing data = 3 (step S189; No) , the process proceeds to step S191.

If the special figure special electric processing data = 4 in step S191 (step S191; Yes), the main CPU 110a shifts the process to the jackpot game end processing (step S192), and if not the special figure special electric processing data = 4 (step S191; No ), the main CPU 110a ends the current special figure special electric control process.

(Special symbol memory determination process)
FIG. 20 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol storage determination process by the main control board 110. FIG.

First, in step S201, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbols are being variably displayed. Here, if the special symbol is not being variably displayed, that is, if the special symbol time counter is not "0" (step S201; Yes), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol is not being variably displayed, that is, special If the symbol time counter is "0" (step S201; No), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S202 and determines whether the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is "1" or more. .

When it is determined in step S202 that the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area is not equal to or greater than "1" (step S202; No), the main CPU 110a shifts the process to step S204, and the second special symbol reserved number ) If it is determined that the storage area is "1" or more, the process moves to step S203. As a result, the second special symbol storage area is preferentially processed over the first special symbol storage area.

In step S203, the main CPU 110a subtracts "1" from the value stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area and stores the result.
In step S204, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area is "1" or more. When it is determined that the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area is not "1" or more (step S204; No), the process is moved to step S216, and the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area is "1". If it is determined that the above is the case (step S204; Yes), the process proceeds to step S205.

In step S205, the main CPU 110a subtracts "1" from the value stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores the result.
In step S206, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area decremented in steps S202 to S205. Specifically, the data stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit.

Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage section is written in the judgment storage area (0th storage section), and the data that has already been written in the judgment storage area (0th storage section) is stored in the special symbol reserved storage. It will be erased from the area.

In step S207, the main CPU 110a, based on the data (random number value for judging a big hit, random number value for special symbol judgment) written in the judgment storage area (0th storage section) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S206, Execute the jackpot determination process.

In step S208, the main CPU 110a sets the effect symbol specifying command corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol data determined in step S207 in the effect transmission data storage area.
In step S209, the main CPU 110a performs variation pattern determination processing.

In the variation pattern determination process, first, the game RAM area of the main RAM 110c is referenced to determine a variation pattern determination table based on the current game state. Specifically, if it is a non-time-saving gaming state, the variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 10 is determined, and if it is a time-saving gaming state, the variation for the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. Determine the pattern determination table. After that, with reference to the random number value for big hit determination, the random number value for special symbol determination, the random number value for reach determination, and the random number value for variation pattern determination, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern determination table.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.
In step S211, the game state at the start of fluctuation is confirmed, and a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

In step S212, the main CPU 110a starts variable display of special symbols on the first special symbol displays 19a and 19b. That is, the special symbol variation display data is set in the processing area. As a result, when the special symbol variation display data is set in the processing area, the display control data is created in step S110, and the created data is output in step S111, thereby the first special symbol first display. Variation display of the device 19a or the second special symbol first display device 19b is started.

In step S213, after starting the variable display of the special symbols as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the variable time (counter value) based on the determined variation pattern in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S102.

In step S214, the main CPU 110a sets the customer waiting state determination flag to 00H. That is, the customer waiting state determination flag is cleared. It should be noted that the customer waiting state determination flag=“00H” indicates that the special symbols are currently displayed in a variable manner, or that the jackpot game is being played. On the other hand, when the special symbols are not being displayed in a variable manner and the jackpot game is not being played (non-game state), the customer waiting state determination flag=“01H” is stored.
In step S215, the main CPU 110a sets "1" to the special symbol special electric processing data, and terminates the current special symbol storage determination processing.

In the above step S204, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is "0" (step S204; No), that is, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) and the second special symbol reservation number ( If none of U2) is reserved, the main CPU 110a determines in step S216 whether or not the customer waiting state determination flag is set to 01H.

If 01H is set in the customer waiting state determination flag (step S216; Yes), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if 01H is not set in the customer waiting state determination flag (step S216; No), step The process is moved to S217.

In step S217, the main CPU 110a sets the customer waiting state determination flag to 01H so that the customer waiting state designation command is not repeatedly set in step S218, which will be described later.
In step S218, the main CPU 110a sets the customer waiting state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and terminates the current special symbol storage determination process.

(Jackpot determination process)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the big win determination process by the main control board 110. FIG.

First, in step S<b>221 , the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the big hit determination process is performed based on the game ball entering the first start hole 10 . When the main CPU 110a determines that it is the first start port 10 (step S221; Yes), the process proceeds to step S222, and when it determines that it is not the first start port 10 (step S221; No), the process proceeds to step 223. to move.

In step S222, the main CPU 110a selects the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5(1). On the other hand, in step S223, the main CPU 110a selects the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 5(2).

In step S224, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the current probability game state and the special symbol storage area, and the selected jackpot determination table, ” or “losing”.
In step S225, when the main CPU 110a determines that it is a "big hit" (step S225; Yes), it shifts the process to step S226, and when it determines that it is "losing" (step S225; No), it shifts the process to step S227.

In step S226, the main CPU 110a selects the special symbol determination table for big win shown in FIG. 6(1). On the other hand, in step S227, the main CPU 110a selects the special symbol determination table for losing shown in FIG. 6(2).
In step S228, the main CPU 110a determines the type of starting opening (the first starting opening 10 or the second starting opening 11a) for which the jackpot determination is made, and the special symbols stored in the 0th storage section of the relevant storage area. The random number for judging the jackpot design and the selected table are collated to determine the type of special design (special design stop design data).

The determined special symbol is used to determine the operation mode of the big winning opening 13a in the jackpot game process to be described later, and is also used to decide the game state after the jackpot game ends.

In step S229, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S228 in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area, and terminates the current big hit determination process.

(Special symbol variation processing)
FIG. 22 is a flow chart for explaining special symbol variation processing by the main control board 110 .

In step S241, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variable time set in step S212 has elapsed (special symbol time counter=0?). When the main CPU 110a determines that the variation time has not elapsed (step S241; No), it ends the special symbol variation processing of this time. On the other hand, when the main CPU 110a determines that the variable time has elapsed (step S241; Yes), the process proceeds to step S242.

In step S242, the main CPU 110a stops the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) determined in step S228 on the first special symbol first display 19a or the second special symbol first display 19b. display. Specifically, the special symbol stop display data is set in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol first display device 19a or the second special symbol first display device 19b, and the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery. will be

In step S243, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 .

In step S244, after starting the stop display of the special symbols as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol time counter to the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds=250 counters). The special symbol time counter is decremented by "1" every 2 ms in step S110.
In step S245, the main CPU 110a sets "2" to the special symbol special electric processing data, and terminates the current special symbol variation processing.

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 23 is a flow chart for explaining special symbol stop processing by the main control board 110 .

First, in step S251, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S244 has elapsed (special symbol time counter=0?). As a result, when it is determined that the pattern stop time has passed (step S251; Yes), the process proceeds to step S252, and when it is determined that the pattern stop time has not passed (step S251; No), this time End the special symbol stop processing.

In step S252, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is "ON" in the time saving game flag storage area. When the time saving game flag is "ON" in the time saving game flag storage area, the current game state is the time saving game state.

When the time saving game flag is "ON" in the time saving game flag storage area (step S252; Yes), the process is moved to step S253, and when the time saving game flag is "OFF" in the time saving game flag storage area (step S252; No), the process moves to step S258.

In step S253, the main CPU 110a subtracts "1" from the number of time-saving games (J) stored in the number of time-saving games (J) storage area to update it, and in step S254, the number of time-saving games (J) is updated. is "0". When the main CPU 110a determines that the number of time-saving games (J) is "0" (step S254; Yes), the process proceeds to step 255, and when it determines that the number of time-saving games (J) is not "0" ( Step S254; No), the process moves to step S258.

In step S255, the main CPU 110a turns "OFF" the time saving game flag installed in the time saving game flag storage area. As a result, the time-saving game state is terminated and the game state is shifted to a non-time-saving game state.

In step S256, the main CPU 110a sets time-saving gaming state erasure data for erasing the display (lighting of the LED) of the time-saving gaming state indicator 19h (lighting of the LED) in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, when the time saving game state erase data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in the above step S110, and the created data is output in step S111, so that the time saving game state display device The display of 19h will be erased.

In step S257, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c, right-handed deletion data for erasing the display (lighting of the LED) of the right-handed first indicator 19j (turning off the LED). As a result, when the right-handed deletion data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S110, and the created data is output in step S111, thereby displaying the right-handed first display device. The display of 19j will be erased.

In step S258, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high-probability game flag is "ON" in the high-probability game flag storage area. When the high-probability game flag is "ON" in the high-probability game flag storage area, the current game state is the high-probability game state.

If the high-probability game flag is "ON" in the high-probability game flag storage area (step S258; Yes), the process proceeds to step S259, the high-probability game flag is "OFF" in the high-probability game flag storage area. If there is (step S258; No), the process proceeds to step S263.

In step S259, the main CPU 110a subtracts "1" from the number of high-probability games (X) stored in the number-of-high-probability games (X) storage area to update it, and in step S260, the number of high-probability games is updated. Determine whether (X) is "0". When the main CPU 110a determines that the number of high-probability games (X) is "0" (step S260; Yes), the main CPU 110a shifts the process to step 261 and determines that the number of high-probability games (X) is not "0". If so (step S260; No), the process proceeds to step S263.

In step S261, the main CPU 110a turns "OFF" the high-probability game flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area. As a result, the high-probability game state ends and the game state shifts to the low-probability game state.
In step S262, the main CPU 110a sets high-probability game state erasing data for erasing the display (lighting of the LED) of the high-probability game state indicator 19g (turning off the LED) in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, when the high-probability game state erasing data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S110, and the created data is output in step S111, so that the high-probability game state The display on the display 19g is erased.

In step S263, the main CPU 110a confirms the current game state and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 .

In step S264, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data stored in the special figure stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data=01 to 06). When it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit (step S264; No), in step S265, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data to "0", terminates the current special symbol stop processing, and determines that the symbol is a big hit. If so (step S264; Yes), the process proceeds to step S266.

In step S266, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is "ON" in the time saving game flag storage area. When the time saving game flag is "ON" (step S266; Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S267, and when the time saving game flag is "OFF" (step S266; No), the process proceeds to step S268. transfer processing.

In step S267, the main CPU 110a sets time-saving gaming state elimination data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, when the time saving game state erase data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in the above step S110, and the created data is output in step S111, so that the time saving game state display device The display of 19h is erased (the LED is turned off).

In step S268, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is "ON" in the high probability game flag storage area. If the high-probability game flag is "ON" (step S268; Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S269, and if the high-probability game flag is "OFF" (step S268; No), step The process moves to S270.

In step S269, the main CPU 110a sets high-probability game state deletion data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, when the high-probability game state erasing data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S110, and the created data is output in step S111, so that the high-probability game state The display on the display 19g is erased (the LED is turned off).

In step S270, the main CPU 110a sets "3" to the special figure special electric processing data.
In step S271, the main CPU 110a resets the game state and the number of times of time saving. Specifically, the data stored in the high-probability game flag storage area, high-probability game count (X) storage area, time-saving game flag storage area, and time-saving game number (J) storage area are cleared.

In step S272, the main CPU 110a sets a big winning opening opening/closing control table. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 7, the big winning opening opening/closing control table corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data is set.
In step S273, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time to the special game timer counter based on the jackpot game control table and the special figure stop symbol data. Incidentally, the special game timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S102.

In step S274, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (first to third jackpots) based on the big winning opening opening/closing control table set in step S272, and opens according to the type of jackpot game. The designated command is set in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the jackpot game opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 .

In step S275, the main CPU 110a sets round number display data for displaying the round number of the big win game on the round number display 19i (lighting of the LED) in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, when the round number display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S110, and the created data is output in step S111 to the round number display 19i. The number of rounds will be displayed.

In step S276, the main CPU 110a sets the right-handed display data for causing the right-handed first indicator 19j to display the right-handed hitting display (lighting of the LED) in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c, and stops the current special symbol. End the process. As a result, when the right-handed display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S110, and the created data is output in step S111 to display the right-handed first display device. At 19j, a right-handed indication will be given.

(Jackpot game processing)
FIG. 24 is a flow chart for explaining the jackpot game processing by the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

First, in step S281, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the game is currently being opened. For example, if "0" is stored in the number-of-round-games (R) storage area, it means that the game is currently opening.

If the main CPU 110a determines that the game is currently being opened (step S281; Yes), the process proceeds to step S282, and if it is determined that the game is not currently being opened (step S281; No), the process proceeds to step S286.
In step S282, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter set in step S273 has become "0", and if the special game timer counter is "0", it is determined that the opening time has passed. If the opening time has not elapsed (step S282; No), the current jackpot game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed (step S282; Yes), the process proceeds to step S283.

In step S283, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot game start processing. Specifically, the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area is updated by adding "1" (R←R+1). Here, since no round game has been played yet, "1" is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

In step S284, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and updated (K←K+1). Here, since the opening of the big winning opening 13a has not yet been performed, "1" is stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area. In addition, in order to open the opening/closing member 13b of the big winning opening 13a, the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid energization start data for energizing the big winning opening/closing solenoid 13d is set. As a result, the opening/closing member 13b is changed from the closed state to the open state to open the big winning opening 13a. In addition, referring to the large winning opening opening/closing control table set in step S272, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the large winning opening 13a is determined by a special game timer counter. set to

In step S285, the main CPU 110a sets a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 . Since this is the first round of the jackpot game, the first open round specification command is set.

In step S286, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the big winning opening 13a is currently open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 13d is set. If it is determined that the large winning opening 13a is open (step S286; Yes), the process proceeds to step S287, and if it is determined that the large winning opening 13a is not open (step S286; No), the process proceeds to step S289. to move.

In step S287, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the "open end condition" for ending the opening of the big winning opening 13a is satisfied. This "open end condition" is that the value of the big winning entrance ball counter (C) reaches the maximum number (for example, 9) or that the maximum opening time has passed (special game timer counter = 0 ) is applicable.

If the main CPU 110a determines that the "open end condition" is satisfied (step S287; Yes), the process proceeds to step S288, and if it determines that the "open end condition" is not satisfied (step S287; No). , ends the jackpot game processing of this time.

In step S288, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process (interval process). Concretely, the large winning opening opening/closing solenoid de-energization stop data for converting the opening/closing member 13b of the large winning opening 13a to the closed state is set. As a result, the opening/closing member 13b is changed from the open state to the closed state, and the big winning opening 13a is closed. In addition, referring to the large winning opening opening/closing control table set in the above step S272, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the closing time of the large winning opening 13a is determined by a special game timer. set in the counter. Also, a large winning opening closing designation command indicating that the opening/closing member 13b is to be changed from the open state to the closed state is set in the performance transmission data storage area. As a result, the special winning opening closing designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 .

In step S289, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the big winning opening 13a is currently closed (during an interval). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 13d is set. When it is determined that the large winning opening 13a is closed (step S289; Yes), the process proceeds to step S290, and when it is determined that the large winning opening 13a is not closed (step S289; No), the process proceeds to step S290. to move.

In step S290, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the big winning opening 13a has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter has become "0". When the closing time has ended (step S290; Yes), the process proceeds to step S291, and when the closing time has not ended (step S290; No), the current jackpot game process is ended.

In step S291, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current round has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning hole entry ball counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or the number of opening times (K) has reached the maximum number of opening times. If it is determined that the current round has ended (step S291; Yes), the process proceeds to step S293, and if it is determined that the current round has not ended (step S291; No), the process proceeds to step S292.

In step S292, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. The number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area is updated by adding "1" (K←K+1). In addition, in order to open the opening/closing member 13b of the big winning opening 13a, the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid energization start data for energizing the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 13d is set. As a result, the opening/closing member 13b is changed from the closed state to the open state to open the big winning opening 13a. In addition, referring to the large winning opening opening/closing control table set in step S272, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the large winning opening 13a is determined by a special game timer counter. set to

In step S293, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the final round has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area has reached the maximum number of round games of the current jackpot game. If it is determined that the final round has ended (step S293; Yes), the process proceeds to step S297, and if it is determined that the final round has not ended (step S293; No), the process proceeds to step S294.

In step S294, the main CPU 110a performs round data setting processing. Specifically, "0" is set in the number of open times (K) storage area and the number of balls entered into the big winning slot (C) storage area, and the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area. is added by "1" and updated (R←R+1).

At step 295, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and updated (K←K+1). In addition, in order to open the opening/closing member 13b of the big winning opening 13a, the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid energization start data for energizing the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 13d is set. As a result, the opening/closing member 13b is changed from the closed state to the open state to open the big winning opening 13a. In addition, referring to the large winning opening opening/closing control table set in step S272, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the large winning opening 13a is determined by a special game timer counter. set to

In step S296, the main CPU 110a sets a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 .

In step S297, the main CPU 110 performs ending transition processing. Specifically, "0" is set in the number of open times (K) storage area, the number of balls entered into the big prize pool (C) storage area, and the number of round games (R) storage area to clear the values in each storage area. Also, the ending time is set to the special game timer counter based on the jackpot game control table and the special figure stop symbol data.

In step S298, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the performance transmission data storage area. As a result, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 .
In step S299, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the game is currently ending. If the game is ending (step S299; Yes), the process proceeds to step S300, and if the game is not ending (step S299; No), the current jackpot game process is terminated.

In step S300, the main CPU 110a determines whether the ending time has passed. When it is determined that the ending time has passed (step S300; Yes), the process is shifted to step S301, and when it is determined that the ending time has not passed (step S300; No), the current jackpot game process is terminated.
In step S301, the main CPU 110a sets "4" to the special figure special electric processing data, and terminates the current jackpot game processing.

(Special game end processing)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining special game (jackpot game) end processing by the main control board 110 .

In step S321, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

In step S322, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game flag setting processing. Specifically, referring to the game state setting data table shown in FIG. 9, based on the game information in the special figure stop pattern data and the game state buffer loaded in the above step S321, the high probability game flag is stored at the end of the jackpot game. Processing is performed as to whether or not to set a high probability game flag in the area. For example, if the special figure stop symbol data is one of "01", "02", "04", and "05", the high probability game flag is set (turned on) in the high probability game flag storage area.

In step S323, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the game state setting data table shown in FIG. 9, based on the game information in the special figure stop pattern data and the game state buffer loaded in the above step S321, the number of high probability games (X) storage area to set a predetermined number of times. For example, if the stop symbol data is "02", 50000 times is set in the high probability game number (X) storage area.

In step S324, the main CPU 110a performs a time saving game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the game state setting data table shown in FIG. 9, the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area based on the game information in the game state buffer and the stop symbol data loaded in step S321. Perform processing to determine whether or not to allow For example, if the stop symbol data is "02", a flag is set (turned on) in the time saving game flag storage area.

In step S325, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game number setting processing. Referring to the game state setting data table shown in FIG. 9, based on the game information in the game state buffer and the stop symbol data loaded in step S321, a predetermined number of times is set in the time-saving game count (J) storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is "02", 50000 times is set in the time saving game number (J) storage area.

In step S326, the main CPU 110a checks the game state by referring to the high-probability game flag storage area and the time-saving game flag storage area, and sets the game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 .

In step S327, the main CPU 110a sets round number erasure data for erasing the display (lighting of the LED) of the round number display 19i (turning off the LED) in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, when the round number deletion data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S110, and the created data is output in step S111, so that the round number display 19i The display will be erased.

In step S328, 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 special game end processing.

(Public and public electric control processing)
FIG. 26 is a flow chart for explaining the normal/universal power supply control process by the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

First, in step S331, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the general electric power processing data, and in step S332 calculates a branch address from the loaded electric power processing data.

In step S333, the main CPU 110a, if the normal pattern/general electric processing data=0 (step S333; Yes), performs normal symbol variation processing in step S334, and ends the current normal/general electric control processing. If the general pattern general electric processing data = 0 (step S333; No), it is determined that the general pattern general electric processing data = 1, the auxiliary game processing is performed in step S335, and the current general pattern general electric control processing ends. .

(Normal design fluctuation processing)
FIG. 27 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation processing by the main control board 110 .

First, in step S341, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. When the normal design is being displayed in a variable manner (the normal design time counter is not "0") (step S341; Yes), the process proceeds to step S358, and when the normal design is not being displayed in a variable manner (step S341; No), step The process moves to S342.

In step S342, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol reserved number (G) storage area storing the normal pattern reserved number is 1 or more. If it is determined that the value of the normal design reservation number (G) storage area is 1 or more (S342; Yes), the process is moved to step S343, and it is determined that the value of the normal design reservation number (G) storage area is not 1 or more. If so (S342; No), the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.
In step S343, the main CPU 110a subtracts "1" from the value stored in the normal number of reserved symbols (G) storage area to update (G←G+1).

In step S344, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area subtracted in step S343. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage section to the fourth storage section in the normal symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage section. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage section is written in the determination storage area (0th storage section), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage section) is normally stored in the design reserve storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the random number for hit determination, the random number for hit design determination, and the random number for normal pattern variation pattern determination used in the previous game are erased.

In step S345, the main CPU 110a performs hit determination processing. Specifically, the current time-saving game state and the random number value for hit determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol reservation storage area are collated with the hit determination table of normal symbols shown in FIG. 12(a). It is determined whether or not it is a hit (a normal pattern win lottery).

In step S346, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol determination processing. Specifically, whether or not the current state is a time-saving game state, the result of the hit determination in the above step S345, and the random number for normal pattern stop stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol reservation storage area are shown. The normal symbol type (normal symbol stop symbol data) is determined by comparing with the normal symbol stop symbol determination table shown in 12(b), and set in the normal symbol stop symbol storage area.

In step S347, the main CPU 110a sets a normal pattern designation command corresponding to the normal pattern stop symbol data determined in step S346 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the general pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 .

In step S348, the main CPU 110a performs a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination process. Specifically, whether or not the current game state is a time-saving game state, the result of the hit determination in the above step S345, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol reservation storage area is collated with the normal symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12(c) to determine the normal symbol variation time (variation pattern).

In step S349, the main CPU 110a sets a normal pattern variation pattern specification command corresponding to the normal pattern variation time (variation pattern) determined in step S348 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the general pattern variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. FIG.

In step S350, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol fluctuation time determined in step S349 in the normal symbol time counter. Incidentally, the normal symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S102.

In step S351, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol variation display data for causing the normal symbol first display 19c to perform the normal symbol variation display (blinking of the LED) in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S110, and the created data is output in step S111, whereby the first normal symbol is displayed. The variable display on the display 19c is started.

In step S352, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage specification command corresponding to the number of normal symbol reservations (G) in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the normal symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. - 特許庁

In step S353, the main CPU 110a sets the above-described normal symbol reserved display data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current normal symbol variation process. As a result, when the normal symbol reserved display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in the step S110, and the created data is output in the step S111. 1 indicator 19f displays the number of normal chart reservations.

In step S354, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter set in step S350 has become "0". When it is determined that the variation time of the normal design has passed (S354; Yes), the process is moved to step S355, and when it is determined that the variation time of the normal design has not passed (S354; No), this normal design variation End the process.

In step S355, the main CPU 110a sets normal symbol stop display data in a predetermined processing area for stopping and displaying the normal symbol determined in step S346 on the first normal symbol display 19c. Thus, when the normal symbol stop display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in the step S110, and the created data is output in the step S111, so that the first normal symbol is displayed. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the display 19c, and the player is notified of the determination result of the winning lottery.

In step S356, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol determination command indicating stop display of normal symbols in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the normal symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 .
In step S357, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop symbol data of the normal symbol is a winning stop symbol. If it is a hit stop symbol (S357; Yes), the process proceeds to step S358, and if it is not a hit stop symbol (S357; No), this normal symbol variation process is terminated.

In step S358, the main CPU 110a sets "1" to the general/universal electrical processing data, and prepares to shift the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG.
In step S359, the main CPU 110a performs auxiliary game start processing. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 110a first sets the opening mode determination table for the second start opening in the main RAM 110c, and sets the number of openings (S) stored in the number of openings (S) storage area to "1". Add and update (S←S+1). Here, since the opening of the second starting port 11a has not been performed even once, "1" is stored in the number of times of opening (S) storage area. Then, energization data for energizing the second starting port opening/closing solenoid 11d to open the opening/closing member 11b of the second starting port 11a is set.

As a result, the opening/closing member 11b is changed from the closed state to the open state to open the second starting port 11a. In addition, referring to the second starting port opening mode determination table, based on the current number of times of opening (S), the opening time of the second starting port 11a is set to the auxiliary game timer counter, and this time normal symbol fluctuation processing exit. Incidentally, the auxiliary game timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S102.

(Auxiliary game processing)
FIG. 28 is a flow chart for explaining auxiliary game processing in the main control board 110. FIG.

In step S361, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second starting port 11a is open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second opening/closing solenoid 11d is set. If it is determined that the second starting port 11a is open (step S361; Yes), the process proceeds to step S362, and if it is determined that the second starting port 11a is not open (step S361; No), step S367. to process.

In step S362, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a condition for ending the opening of the second starting port 11a is satisfied. Specifically, the value of the second starting entrance ball counter (L) has reached the specified number (10) or the opening time in the current number of openings (S) has passed (the auxiliary game timer counter is " 0”) applies. If it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied (step S362; Yes), the process proceeds to step S363, and if it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied (step S362; No), the current auxiliary game process is terminated. do.

In step S363, the main CPU 110a performs a second starting opening closing process. Specifically, data for de-energizing the second starting port opening/closing solenoid for converting the opening/closing member 11b of the second starting port 11a to the closed state is set. As a result, the opening/closing member 11b is changed from the open state to the closed state to close the second starting port 11a. In addition, with reference to the second start port opening state determination table set in step S359, based on the current number of times of opening (S), the closing time of the second start port 11a is set to the auxiliary game timer counter. .

In step S364, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied. The auxiliary game end condition is that the normal electric operation number (D) becomes the preset number of openings of the second starting port 11a, or the value of the second starting port entry ball counter (L) reaches a specified number (10 ). If the main CPU 110a determines that the auxiliary game end condition has been established (step S364; Yes), it moves the process to step S365, and if it determines that the auxiliary game end condition has not been established (step S364; No), this time end the auxiliary game process.

In step S365, the main CPU 110a performs auxiliary game end processing. Specifically, "0" is set in the number of openings (S) storage area of the second starting port 11a and in the second starting port entry ball counter (L) storage region to clear the values in each storage region.
In step S366, the main CPU 110a sets "0" to the general/universal electrical processing data, and terminates the current auxiliary game processing.
In step S367, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the second starting port 11a has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter has become "0". If it is determined that the closing time of the second starting port 11a has ended (step S367; Yes), the process proceeds to step S368, and if it is determined that the closing time of the second starting port 11a has not ended (step S367; No), end the current auxiliary game process.

In step S368, the main CPU 110a performs a second starting port opening process. Specifically, the second starting port opening/closing solenoid energization start data for energizing the second starting port opening/closing solenoid 11d to open the opening/closing member 11b of the second starting port 11a is set. As a result, the opening/closing member 11b is changed from the closed state to the open state to open the second starting port 11a. In addition, referring to the opening mode determination table of the second starting port set in step S359, the opening time of the second starting port 11a is set to the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (S).

(output control processing)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing output control processing in the main control board 110. FIG.

In step S391, the main CPU 110a performs port output processing for outputting various drive control data created in the data creation processing in step S110 in order to drive the big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 13b and the second starting opening opening/closing solenoid 11d. Furthermore, a port for outputting external signal output data such as external information data (game information) created in the data creation process of step S110, information related to abnormality, and RAM clear execution information (security signal) to the game information output terminal board Perform output processing.

In step S392, the main CPU 110a displays the first special symbol first display device 19a, the second special symbol first display device 19b, the normal symbol first display device 19c, the first special symbol reservation first display device 19d, and the second special symbol first display device 19d. Design reservation first display 19e, normal design reservation first display 19f, high probability game state display 19g, time saving game state display 19h, round number display 19i, right hitting first display 19j, setting display 19k In order to turn on, extinguish or blink each LED, a display device output process for outputting the various display control data created in the data creation process of step S110 to the first game information display device 19 is performed.

In step S393, the main CPU 110a transmits the command set in the payout transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120, and controls the effect of the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Command output processing to be transmitted to the substrate 130 is performed.

Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 130a of the effect control section 130m in the effect control board 130 will be described.

(Main processing of production control unit)
FIG. 30 is a flow chart for explaining the main processing by the effect control section 130m.

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

First, in step S510, the sub CPU 130a sets interrupt prohibition to prohibit timer interrupt processing.
Next, in step S520, the sub CPU 130a performs initialization processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 130a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 130b and performs processing for initializing and setting flags stored in the sub RAM 130c when the power is turned on.

At this time, the sub CPU 130a controls the image display devices 16, 18A, 18B, the audio output device 9, the effect button device 6A (the button drive motor 6c, the button vibration motor 6d, the button light emission LED 6e), the board driving device 17 (the movable effect member 17A to 17C, stepping motors), board illumination device 23, frame illumination device 27, and the like. After receiving an initialization OK signal in response to the initialization instruction signal from both the image control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, the process proceeds to step S530.

In step S530, the sub CPU 130a sets interrupt permission for timer interrupt.
In step S540, the sub CPU 130a performs random number update processing for effect. In this process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 130c. After that, the process of step S540 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control unit)
FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining timer interruption processing by the effect control section 130m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 ms) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 130m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read, and timer interrupt processing of the effect control unit 130m is performed. is executed.

First, in step S601, the sub CPU 130a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a to the stack area.
In step S602, the sub CPU 130a updates various timer counters used in the effect control unit 130m.

In step S603, the sub CPU 130a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 130a analyzes the commands stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c. In addition, when the command transmitted from the main control board 110 is received, the effect control unit 130m generates a command reception interruption process of the effect control unit 130m (not shown), and stores the received command in the reception buffer. After that, the received command is analyzed in step S603.

In step S604, the sub CPU 130a checks the detection signal of the effect button detection switch 6b, and performs effect input control processing regarding the effect button 6a.
In step S605, the sub CPU 130a displays the special symbol second displays 20a and 20b, the normal symbol second display 20c, the special symbol reservation second displays 20d and 20e, the normal symbol reservation second display 20f, and the right-handed second display. Data creation processing of various display control data to be output to the second game information display device 20 having the display device 20g is performed.

In step S606, the sub CPU 130a performs command output processing for transmitting various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the liquid crystal control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. FIG. In addition, display device output processing for outputting a signal of the display control data created in step S605 is performed.
In step S607, the sub CPU 130a restores the information saved in step S601 to the register of the sub CPU 130a.

(Command analysis processing)
32 and 33 are flowcharts for explaining command analysis processing by the effect control section 130m.

As shown in FIG. 32, first, in step S610, the sub CPU 130a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer and whether the command has been received. If there is no command in the reception buffer (step S610; No), the sub CPU 130a ends the command analysis process.

Next, in step S611, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an error specifying command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is an error designation command (step S611; Yes), the process proceeds to step S612, and if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an error designation command ( Step S611; No), the process moves to step S613.

In step S612, the sub CPU 130a performs error notification processing for notifying that an error related to the security of the gaming machine 1 has occurred. In this error notification process, the type of the error designation command is determined, the error notification effect corresponding to the type of error that has occurred is determined, the determined error notification effect is set in the error notification effect storage area, and the determined error notification effect is set. to the image control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, an error notification designation command based on the determined error notification effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c.

In step S613, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an error cancellation designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is an error cancellation designation command (step S613; Yes), the process proceeds to step S614, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an error cancellation designation command. If so (step S613; No), the process proceeds to step S617.

In step S614, the sub CPU 130a performs error notification cancellation processing for canceling the error notification being executed. In this error notification cancellation process, the type of the error cancellation designation command is determined, the error notification effect corresponding to the type of the resolved error is cleared from the error notification effect storage area, and the cancellation information of the resolved error notification effect is transferred to the image control unit. 140, in order to transmit to the lamp control unit 150, an error notification cancellation designation command based on the canceled error notification effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c.

In step S617, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a power-on designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is the power-on designation command (step S617; Yes), the process proceeds to step S618, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the power-on designation command. If so (step S617; No), the process proceeds to step S619.

In step S618, the sub CPU 130a performs power-on processing. In this process, the RAM clear switch 58c is turned on, the information stored in the main RAM 110c is initialized (RAM cleared), and the image control unit 140, the lamp, and the image control unit 140 transmit power-on effect information indicating that the power has been turned on. In order to transmit to the control unit 150, the power-on notification designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c.

In step S619, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a power restoration designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is the power restoration designation command (step S619; Yes), the process proceeds to step S620, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the power restoration designation command. If so (step S619; No), the process proceeds to S621.

In step S620, the sub CPU 130a performs power restoration processing. In this process, the RAM clear switch 58c is not turned on, and in order to transmit the information of the power restoration effect for notifying that the power is turned on to the image control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, the power restoration notification designation command is sub-submitted. It is set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 130c.

In step S621, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command (step S621; Yes), the process proceeds to step S622, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a customer waiting command. If so (step S621; No), the process proceeds to step S631.

In step S622, the sub CPU 130a performs customer waiting effect processing. In this process, after 30 seconds or 60 seconds from the reception of the customer waiting state designation command, the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B display a customer waiting demo image or a power saving image. or

In step S623, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command (step S623; Yes), the process proceeds to step S624, and the command stored in the reception buffer is not a special symbol storage designation command. If so (step S623; No), the process proceeds to step S631.

In step S624, the sub CPU 130a analyzes the special figure pending storage number from the special symbol storage designation command, and sets the analyzed special figure pending storage number to the special figure pending storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c. I do.

In step S631, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the starting entry winning designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is the starting entry winning designation command (step S631; Yes), the process is moved to step S632, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the starting entry winning designation command If so (step S631; No), the process proceeds to step S641.

In step S632, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the display mode of the icon (suspended icon, the variable icon) displayed on the first image display device 16 should be a special mode, based on the content of the start winning hole designation command. An icon change notice determination process for determining the type of special mode is performed.

Specifically, the result and the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the command are specified from the starting winning hole designation command, and the display mode of the icon is changed from the normal mode to the special mode or the special mode according to the degree of expectation of the big win. Determine a change scenario to change from to another special aspect. For example, the hold icon is displayed in white in the normal (default) display mode, in blue in the special display mode 1, in green in the special display mode 2, in red in the special display mode 3, and in special display mode 4 with a special character. Then, as the degree of expectation for a big hit, the order of normal display mode (white) < special display mode 1 (blue) < special display mode 2 (green) < special display mode 3 (red) < special display mode 4 (special character icon) It becomes higher at . Then, an icon display designation command for displaying an icon corresponding to the determined change scenario on the first image display device 16 is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c.

In step S641, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern specification command (step S641; Yes), the process proceeds to step S642, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern specification command. If so (step S641; No), the process proceeds to step S651.

In step S642, the sub CPU 130a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. decide.

In step S643, the sub CPU 130a controls the first image display device 16, the second image display devices 18A and 18B, the audio output device 9, the board lighting device 23, the frame display device 23, and the frame display device 18A, 18B based on the variable effect pattern determined in step S642. A notice effect determination process for deciding a notice effect performed by the lighting device 27, the effect button device 6A, etc. is performed.

In step S651, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the effect symbol designation command. Incidentally, the effect symbol designation command is set in steps S226 and S227 of the big hit determination process of the main control board 110. FIG.

When the sub CPU 130a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is the production design designation command (step S651; Yes), the process proceeds to step S652, and the command stored in the reception buffer is the production design designation command. If it is determined that it is not (step S651; No), the process proceeds to step S661.

In step S652, the sub CPU 130a performs a performance symbol determination process for determining the performance symbol 16a to be stopped and displayed on the first image display device 16 based on the contents of the received performance symbol designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 130a analyzes the performance symbol designation command, determines the performance symbol data that constitutes the combination display mode of the three performance symbols 16a according to the presence or absence of the jackpot and the type of the jackpot, and determines the determined performance symbols. Data is set in the production pattern storage area.

In step S661, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol determination command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol determination command (step S661; Yes), the process is moved to step S662, and the command stored in the reception buffer is determined not to be a special symbol determination command. If so (step S661; No), the process proceeds to step S671.

In step S662, the sub CPU 130a performs effect symbol variation stop processing. In this process, data based on the performance symbol data determined in step S652 and stop instruction data for stop-displaying the performance symbols are set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c in order to stop and display the variation of the performance symbols. .

In step S671, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the normal symbol storage designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is the normal design memory designation command (step S671; Yes), the process moves to step S672, and the command stored in the reception buffer is not the normal design memory designation command. If so (step S671; No), the process proceeds to step S681.

In step S672, the sub CPU 130a sets the normal design reservation display data for displaying the normal design reservation storage number analyzed from the normal design memory specification command on the normal design reservation second display device 20c in a predetermined processing area. Perform pending memory update processing.

As shown in FIG. 33, in step S681, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the general pattern fluctuation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the general figure fluctuation pattern specification command (step S681; Yes), the process is moved to step S682, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the general figure variation pattern specification command ( Step S681; No), the process moves to step S691.

In step S682, the sub CPU 130a performs a normal pattern fluctuation production pattern determination process for determining one general pattern fluctuation production pattern from a plurality of types of general pattern fluctuation production patterns based on the received general pattern fluctuation pattern specification command. .

In step S691, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the normal symbol determination command. When it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is the normal design determination command (step S691; Yes), the process is moved to step S692, and the command stored in the reception buffer is determined not to be the normal design determination command. If so (step S691; No), the process proceeds to step S700.

In step S692, the sub CPU 130a performs normal symbol variation stop processing. In this process, in order to stop and display the general pattern production pattern, the production pattern data corresponding to the received normal pattern determination command and the stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the general pattern production pattern are set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. do.

At step 700, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. When it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is the game state designation command (step S700; Yes), the process is moved to step S701, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the game state designation command. If so (step S701; No), the process proceeds to step S711.

In step S701, the sub CPU 130a sets data indicating the game state based on the received game state designation command in the game state storage area in the sub RAM 130c, and the game state based on the received game state designation command is the time-saving game state. And if it is not in the jackpot game state, a game state setting process is performed for setting right-handed erasure data for erasing the display of the right-handed second display 20g in a predetermined processing area.
In step S702, the sub CPU 130 performs an effect mode setting process for setting one of a plurality of effect modes related to execution of the variable effect.

The effect mode is for notifying the currently set game state. Specifically, when the low probability non-time-saving gaming state, the normal mode is set to notify that the current gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving gaming state, and when the high probability non-time-saving gaming state, the current gaming state A variable probability mode is set to notify that is a high probability time saving game state, and a time saving mode is set to notify that the current game state is a low probability time saving game state when in a low probability time saving game state.

In setting the effect mode corresponding to the current game state, for example, the image display device 16 is caused to display a effect image that informs the current game state, and/or the pending icon image to be displayed on the image display device 16, By making the display mode of the variable icon image, the background image, the character image and the performance pattern 16a different from the display mode in other performance modes, the current game state is notified.

In step S711, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is the opening designation command (step S711; Yes), the process proceeds to step S712, and if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the opening designation command ( Step S711; No), the process moves to step S721.

In step S712, the sub CPU 130a selects one jackpot start effect pattern out of a plurality of kinds of jackpot start effect patterns based on whether the received opening designation command is one of the probability variable jackpot and the normal jackpot opening designation command. A jackpot performance pattern determination process for determining is performed. The determined jackpot start performance pattern is set in the performance pattern storage area, and the information of the determined jackpot performance pattern is transmitted to the image control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, so that the corresponding data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. do.

In step S721, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command (step S721; Yes), the process proceeds to step S722, and if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a round designation command (step S721; No), The process moves to step S731.

In step S722, the sub CPU 130a performs in-round effect pattern determination processing for determining one in-round effect pattern from a plurality of types of in-round effect patterns based on the received round designation command. In this processing, based on a round specifying command having information about how many round games to start out of a plurality of round games, a round production pattern corresponding to each round game to be started is determined, The determined in-round effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the corresponding data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c in order to transmit the effect pattern information to the image control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

In step S731, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is the command specifying the ending (step S731; Yes), the process proceeds to step S732, and if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not the command specifying the ending (step S731). ; No), the current command analysis process is terminated.

In step S732, the sub CPU 130a determines one ending effect pattern from among a plurality of types of ending effect patterns based on whether the received ending specifying command is one of the ending specifying command for the probability variable jackpot and the normal jackpot. A jackpot end production pattern determination process is performed. The determined ending effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the corresponding data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c in order to transmit the information of the determined ending effect pattern to the image control section 140 and the lamp control section 150. - 特許庁

(Special figure pending memory update process)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a special figure pending memory update process by the effect control unit 130m.

At step S741, the sub CPU 130a confirms the contents of the special symbol storage designation command determined to have been received at step S623.
In step S742, the sub CPU 130a sets the number of special symbol reservations in the special symbol reservation storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c based on the contents of the confirmed special symbol storage designation command.

In step S743, the sub CPU 130a displays the first reservation number or the second reservation number on the first special symbol reservation second display device 20d or the second special symbol reservation second display device 20e (LED lighting or blinking). The first special symbol reserved display data or the second special symbol reserved display data is set in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 130c. Thus, when the first special symbol reserved display data or the second special symbol reserved display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S605, and the created data is output in step S606. By doing so, the first reservation number or the second reservation number is displayed on the first special symbol reservation second display 20d or the second special symbol reservation second display 20e.

In step S744, the sub CPU 130a displays the first reserved number or the second reserved number display area 162 in the first reserved number display area 16e of the first image display device 16 based on the special symbol storage designation command received from the main control board 110. The special symbol reservation number display designation command generated to display the second reservation number is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and the special figure reservation storage update process of this time is ended.

The special symbol reserved number display designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 in the data output process of step S606. Then, the image control unit 140 displays the first special symbol reserved number in the first reserved number display area 16e or the second special symbol reserved number in the second reserved number display area 16f. In addition, if the image is being restored, the first special symbol reserved number or the second reserved number is displayed in the first reserved number display area 16e so that it can be visually recognized after a predetermined time has elapsed since the image is displayed during power restoration. The number display area 16f is restored to display the second special symbol reserved number. In addition, the special symbol storage designation command received from the main control board 110 may be transmitted to the image control section 140 without generating the special symbol reserved number display designation command.

(Variation effect pattern determination process)
FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining the variation production pattern determination processing by the production control base 130m.
In the variation performance pattern determination process, the sub CPU 130a executes the variation performance pattern determination process when the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control board 110 is stored in the reception buffer. This variation production pattern determination process is performed by various production devices (production button device 6A, selection button device 6B, audio output device 9, board drive) such as image display devices 16, 18A, and 18B during the variable display of special symbols. It determines a variable effect pattern indicating how to control the device 17, the board lighting device 23, and the frame lighting device 27).

In step S801, the sub CPU 130a acquires the effect random number value updated in step S540.
In step S802, the sub CPU 130a refers to the current game state and effect mode and refers to the variable effect pattern determination table. The effect mode is for notifying the currently set game state.

In step S803, the sub CPU 130a selects one variable effect pattern from a plurality of types of variable effect patterns based on the variable effect pattern determination table set in step S802 and the random number value for effect acquired in step S801. decide.

In step S804, the sub CPU 130a sets a variable effect pattern designation command in the transmission data storage area in order to transmit the variable effect pattern determined in step S803 to the image control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. When the variation effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, the effect button device 6A, the audio output device 9, the image display devices 16, 18A, 18B, the board are controlled based on the variation effect pattern designation command. drive device 17, board lighting device 23, and frame lighting device 27 are controlled.

In step S805, the sub CPU 130a sets the variable effect time, which is the effect time corresponding to the variable effect pattern determined in step S803, to the variable effect timer counter of the sub RAM 130c.

In step S806, the sub CPU 130a sets the variable effect data corresponding to the variable effect pattern in the variable effect data storage area of the sub RAM 130c. It should be noted that the variable performance timer counter is subtracted by 1 every 4 ms in step S602. The sub CPU 130a can specify the remaining time of the variable effect, in other words, the time elapsed since the start of the variable effect by the variable effect timer counter.

In step S807, the sub CPU 130a performs pending icon display update processing. Specifically, based on the icon change scenario determined in the icon change advance notice determination process in step S632, whether or not to change the display mode of the pending icon displayed on the first image display device 16 is determined. A display mode is determined, a pending icon change designation command corresponding to this determination is specified, and the specified pending icon change designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c.

The pending icon change designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140 in the data output process of step S606. Then, the display mode of the pending icon is changed by the image control unit 140 .

In step S808, the sub CPU 130a performs the variable icon display mode determination process. Specifically, based on the variable effect pattern determined in step S803, whether or not to change the display mode of the variable icon displayed on the first image display device 16 and the display mode after the change are determined, The variable icon designation command corresponding to this determination is specified, and the specified variable icon designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c.

The variable icon designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140 in the data output process of step S606. Then, the image control unit 140 displays the variable icon in a display mode corresponding to the variable icon designation command.

In step S809, the sub CPU 130a predetermines special symbol variation display data for causing the first special symbol second display 20a or the second special symbol second display 20b to perform special symbol variation display (blinking of the LED). set to the processing area of . As a result, when the special symbol variation display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the display control data is created in step S605, and the created data is output in step S606, so that the first special symbol The variable display of the second display 20a or the second special symbol second display 20b is started.

In step S810, the sub CPU 130a sets a special symbol variation display designation command for variably displaying a special symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c.
Incidentally, the special symbol variation display designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control section 140 in the data output process of step S606. Then, the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol variable display area TZ is performed by the image control unit 140.

(Variation production pattern decision table)
36 and 37 are diagrams showing a variation performance pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the performance symbol 16a. In the variable performance pattern determination table, the current game state, the variable pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the selection rate (%) of each variable performance pattern, and the variable display of the special symbol are displayed. A variable performance pattern of variable performance (including variable display of the performance pattern 16a) is associated, and FIG. FIG. 37 is a large winning variation production pattern determination table referred to when the result of the big winning determination is a big winning.

(Pseudo 2), (Pseudo 3), (Pseudo 4) in the effect configuration column of the variable effect pattern determination table mean the number of times of pseudo continuous notice, and the number of times of pseudo continuous notice , During the variable display of the special symbols corresponding to one big winning lottery, the performance symbols 16a are temporarily stopped and displayed again, and the performance symbols 16a are variably displayed and temporarily stopped a plurality of times. It is a notice effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

When the variable display of the production pattern 16a and the temporary stop display are performed only once, the pseudo-continuous number is 0, and when the variable display of the production pattern 16a and the temporary stop display are performed twice, the pseudo-continuation is performed. When the number of times is 2, and the variable display and the temporary stop display of the production pattern 16a are performed 3 times, the pseudo consecutive number is 3 times, and the variable display and the temporary stop display of the production pattern 16a are performed 4 times. , the number of pseudo-runs is four. Pseudo 2 has 2 pseudo-runs, pseudo-3 has 3 pseudo-runs, and pseudo 4 has 4 pseudo-runs.

When determining the variation performance pattern with reference to the fluctuation performance pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG. 05", the variable effect pattern 08 is determined at a rate of 40%, the variable effect pattern 09 is determined at a rate of 30%, the variable effect pattern 10 is determined at a rate of 20%, and the variable effect pattern 10 is determined at a rate of 10%. A variable performance pattern 11 is determined by the ratio.

Here, "normal fluctuation" means that a normal fluctuation production (drawing time: 8 seconds) of no reach and loss in which a ready-to-win state does not occur depending on the production pattern is performed.
"Long fluctuation" means that the production time is longer than the normal fluctuation production (production time: 8 seconds) (production time: 10 seconds), and a long fluctuation production without reach that does not cause a reach state is performed. there is

“Shortened variation” means that the production time is shorter than the normal fluctuation production (production time: 8 seconds) (production time: 4 seconds), and the shortened fluctuation production without reach that does not cause the reach state is performed. there is
"Super shortened variation" means that the production time is shorter than the shortened variation production (production time: 4 seconds) (production time: 3 seconds), and the reach state does not occur. showing.

"Normal reach" means a reach state in which the same production pattern 16a is temporarily stopped in the variable display areas of the left side area and the right side area of the display section of the first image display device 16, and the remaining one production pattern 16a fluctuates in the central area. This indicates that a normal ready-to-win effect is executed in which an SP ready-to-win effect or an extended effect of the SP ready-to-win effect is not executed to expect execution of a jackpot game.
"SP reach" indicates that an SP reach effect is executed to expect execution of a jackpot game. A special effect image, movie, or the like is displayed as the SP reach effect. For example, an effect of a battle between a friend character and an enemy character or a mission effect of performing a commanded mission is performed.

“SPSP reach” indicates that an SPSP reach effect that makes players expect the execution of a jackpot game is executed. A special effect image, movie, or the like is displayed as the SP ready-to-win effect. For example, a battle different from the SP ready-to-win effect or a battle effect or mission effect developed from the battle of the SP ready-to-win effect is performed.
"Full rotation reach" means that the left region, the center region, and the right region of the display part of the image display device 16 are scrolled at a low speed in a state where the production patterns 16a of the same display mode are aligned, and a jackpot game is executed. It shows that the all-rotation ready-to-win effect that performs a special effect indicating that is executed.

It should be noted that the degree of expectation for the big win of each ready-to-win effect is set so as to increase in the order of normal ready-to-win effect<SP ready-to-win effect<SPSP ready-to-win effect<all-rotation ready-to-win effect (jackpot confirmed).

(Production mode setting process)
FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the effect mode setting process by the effect control base 130m.

First, in step S820, the sub CPU 130a selects an effect mode determination table for setting the effect mode related to execution of the variable effect.
Next, in step S821, the sub CPU 130a confirms the game state, the number of times of time reduction remaining, and the number of times of high probability remaining stored in the sub RAM 130c.

In step S822, the sub CPU 130a determines the effect mode by collating the game state, the number of time-saving remaining times, and the high-probability remaining number of times in the selected effect mode determination table.
In step S823, the sub CPU 130a sets the effect mode flag corresponding to the determined effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and terminates the current effect mode setting process.

(Production mode determination table)
The production mode determination table shown in FIG. 39 is a table for judging the production mode, and includes a game state (low probability game state, high probability game state, non-time reduction game state, time reduction game state), time reduction remaining number, high probability Remaining times, production mode, production mode flag are associated.
As a production mode, a normal mode, a time saving mode and a probability variable mode with different production display modes (production pattern, background image, etc.) are provided, and by setting the normal mode at the time of the low probability non-time saving game state (normal game state) By notifying that it is a normal game state and setting a time saving mode in a low probability time saving game state, notifying that it is a low probability time saving game state and setting a probability variable mode in a high probability time saving game state. By setting any one of the probability variable mode A, the probability variable mode B and the probability variable mode C according to the high probability remaining number of times, it is notified that it is a high probability time-saving game state, and the rest of the high probability game state. The number of times can also be reported.

For example, when the normal mode is set, the jackpot is won, and after the jackpot game ends, the low-probability time-saving game state is set. When you shift, the setting is changed from the time-saving mode to the normal mode.

As shown in FIG. 40, the normal mode is provided with three types of modes, normal mode A, normal mode B and normal mode C (hereinafter referred to as mode A, mode B and mode C) with different effects. These modes differ in the display mode of the effect symbol images and background images displayed on the image display devices 16, 18A and 18B, and the BGM output from the audio output device 9. FIG. The currently set mode name is displayed on the upper right of the display section of the first image display device 16 .

In mode A, for example, a production pattern image (display mode 1) composed of an identification part of numbers (1 to 9) and a decoration part of character A, and a background image (background a) with a theme of "mountain" are displayed. It is displayed and BGM1 is output.
In mode B, for example, a performance pattern image (display mode 2) composed of an identification portion of numbers (1 to 9) and a decoration portion of character B different from character A, and a background image with the theme of "sea" (Background b) is displayed and BGM2 is output.
In mode C, for example, a production pattern image (display mode 3) composed of an identification part of numbers (1 to 9) and a decoration part of character C different from characters A and B, and "forest" are used as the theme. A background image (background c) is displayed and BGM3 is output.

As shown in FIG. 41, in the normal mode, three modes A to C are switched according to a predetermined mode switching order. The mode switching order is set to repeat switching order of mode A→mode B→mode C→mode A . . .
Switching between modes A to C in the normal mode may be automatic switching from the current mode to the next mode or switching by the player's operation of the cross button SW6b (mode selection operation).
Specifically, when mode A is set, mode A is automatically switched to mode B when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied.
When mode B is set, mode B is automatically switched to mode C when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied.
It is suggested that when the current mode is automatically switched to the next mode, the mode is switched by performing a predetermined transition effect in which the entire screen is darkened. It should be noted that the mode may be automatically switched from the current mode to the next mode without performing a predetermined transition effect.

When the mode C is set and a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, a mode end selection screen is displayed for asking whether or not to end the mode C, and the player operates the cross button SW6b (mode selection operation). When termination is selected, the mode is switched to mode A, and when continuation is selected by the mode selection operation, mode C is continued.

The predetermined switching conditions include, for example, elapse of a predetermined number of guaranteed stays, or winning of a mode transition lottery after the predetermined number of guaranteed stays has elapsed. Specifically, when the mode A is set, the next game (the 21st rotation from the start of the game in mode A) is performed on the condition that the number of games played in the mode A reaches 20 times. to mode B. Alternatively, when the mode A is set, after the number of games played in the mode A reaches 20, the next game (21st rotation from the start of the game in the mode A), a predetermined winning probability A mode transition lottery (for example, 1/5) is executed each time one game is started, and on the condition that the mode transition lottery is won, mode A is switched to mode B in the game in which the mode transition lottery is won. may These predetermined switching conditions can be diverted to each scene of switching from mode A to mode B, switching from mode B to mode C, and display of a mode end selection screen in mode C. Further, there may be a plurality of predetermined guaranteed stay times (for example, 10 times, 20 times, 30 times), and any of the guaranteed stay times may be set.

A more specific description will be given of a case where the above-described predetermined switching condition is applied when mode C is set. When the mode C is set, on the condition that the number of games played in the mode C reaches 20 times, the mode end selection screen from the next game (21st rotation from the start of the game in mode C) display. Alternatively, when the mode C is set, after the number of games played in the mode C reaches 20, the next game (21st rotation from the start of the game in the mode C), a predetermined winning probability A mode transition lottery (for example, 1/5) is executed each time one game is started, and on the condition that the mode transition lottery is won, the mode end selection screen is displayed in the game in which the mode transition lottery is won. may

In addition, as a predetermined switching condition, for example, execution of a variable effect of reach loss or winning of a mode transition lottery after execution of a change effect of reach loss can be mentioned. Specifically, when the mode A is set, for example, on the condition that the SP reach is performed in the variable effect of the game in the mode A and the loss occurs, the next game is switched to the mode B. to

In the normal mode, when SP ready-to-win or SPSP ready-to-win is performed and the variable performance of the big hit is performed, the zone that suggests that the variable performance (variable display of special symbols) has a high possibility of winning the jackpot. Production (specific production mode) can be executed.

The zone effect consists of a zone background image, an in-zone notification image, a zone moving image, a zone BGM, and an in-zone lamp effect. It should be noted that the above-mentioned images, BGM and lighting as zone effects are basically not executed except for the zone effects. Note that the zone BGM or the mid-zone lamp effect may be executed in an effect other than the zone effect.

In the in-zone notification image, for example, a character image (for example, "Zone effect in progress") is displayed to notify that the zone effect is in progress.
In the zone moving image, for example, a moving image that uses a character or the like to incite the possibility of developing into SP reach or SPSP reach, or a speech announcement moving image that suggests the degree of expectation for a big win is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 42, the zone effect is executed when it is determined by the effect lottery to execute the zone effect and when the specific effect is performed in the variable effect. On the other hand, the zone effect is not executed when it is determined by the effect lottery that the zone effect is not executed or when the specific effect is not performed in the variable effect.

Specific effects include a pseudo-continuous effect, a notice effect at the start of fluctuation, and a change icon change effect.
The pseudo-continuous performance is a jackpot game by a variation mode in which the variable performance pattern 16a is once temporarily stopped and displayed in one variable performance, and then variably displayed again, and the variable display and temporary stop display of the performance pattern 16a are performed a plurality of times. It is a preview production that suggests that there is a possibility that
The forewarning effect at the time of start of fluctuation gives a notice that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot due to the fluctuation by any of the movable production members 17A to 17C performing the production operation when the fluctuation display of the production pattern 16a is started, or This is an advance notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot in the variable effect by vibrating the effect button 6a without interlocking with the operation of the effect button 6a by the player.
In the variable icon change effect, the variable icon being displayed changes from the normal display mode to a special display mode (for example, special display mode 3 (red) or special display mode 4 (character) that has a higher chance of winning a big hit than the normal display mode). ) to suggest that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot.

Note that the specific effect may be a notice effect other than the above notice effect (for example, a cut-in notice effect).
Incidentally, when it is determined to execute the zone production by the production lottery, the zone production may be executed regardless of whether or not the specific production is executed in the variable production. When it is determined to execute the zone production, in the variable production, when, for example, three production patterns 16a are in a ready-to-win state in accordance with a predetermined execution timing, a cut-in notice with a high degree of expectation for a big hit is given. A zone effect is executed when displayed.

The probability that the zone performance is determined by the performance lottery is set higher for the variable performance for the big win than for the variable performance for the loss. In other words, the zone effect is more likely to be executed in the case of the variation effect of the big win than in the case of the change effect of the loss.
In addition, in the change effect of losing, the probability that the zone effect will be determined by the effect lottery is set higher for the SPSP reach than for the SP reach. In other words, in the change effect of losing, the zone effect is more likely to be executed in the SP reach than in the SP reach.

In the zone effect, after entering the zone, first, a zone start effect indicating the start of the zone effect is performed. The zone performance is continuously executed until the development to SP ready-to-win or SPSP ready-to-win after the zone start performance is performed, and when it develops to SP ready-to-win or SPSP ready-to-win, the zone performance shifts to SP ready-to-win performance or SPSP ready-to-win performance.

It should be noted that the zone effect may be continuously executed even after developing into SP reach or SPSP reach. When the zone production is continued after the SP reach or SPSP reach development, while the zone background image and the in-zone notification image are continuously executed, the zone BGM and the in-zone lamp production are the BGM for reach and the in-reach lamp. Switch to performance. After that, when the SP ready-to-win effect or the SPSP ready-to-win effect ends (failure effect or successful effect), the zone effect also ends.

As shown in FIG. 43, mode effects can be executed in any of normal modes, mode A, mode B and mode C, and zone effects corresponding to each mode are provided. In mode A and mode B, the zone effect of zone X is executed, and in mode C, the zone effect of zone Y is executed. The effect mode of zone X and the effect mode of zone Y are different.

Specifically, in zone X, background I (eg, Flash I background image) is displayed, and in zone Y, background II different from background I (eg, Flash II background image) is displayed. In addition, in any of the zone effects of zone X and zone Y, when the zone effect is started, a zone start effect indicating that the zone effect is started is executed, and the zone start effect and zone Y corresponding to zone X are executed. The zone start effects corresponding to are executed in different effect modes.

In this way, whether or not the zone effect is executed is determined based on the lottery result of the effect lottery and whether or not the specific effect is executed. be.
In addition, in the normal mode, the variable production in which the zone production is performed (for example, the variable production of reach loss) is the same as the above where the zone production is not performed (for example, the same fluctuation production of reach loss). Expectations are also high. Since the player can play the game while expecting that the big win game will be performed when the zone effect is executed in the variable effect, it is possible to increase the willingness to play.
In FIG. 43, the zone effect can be executed when the variable effect of SP ready-to-win or SPSP ready-to-win is performed.

(Zone start effect)
In the zone start effect corresponding to zone X and the start effect corresponding to zone Y, a plurality of character images representing characters constituting the name of the zone effect are displayed on the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B. After performing the switching display in the order of , the name image showing the entire name of the zone effect is displayed, and the sound output device 9 outputs sound in accordance with the display of the name image, and the board lighting device 23 In addition, in the frame illumination device 27, the lamp blinks in any one of a plurality of luminescent colors in accordance with the display of the character image, and the lamp lights up in any of a plurality of luminescent colors in accordance with the display of the name image.

As shown in FIG. 44, for example, when a zone effect named "chance zone" is performed as zone X, first image display device 16 and second image display devices 18A and 18B display the name "chance zone". Display and erase multiple character images of "chance" in the image in the order of "cha" → "nce", display and delete two characters at a time, then display the name image of "chance zone" and output audio The device 9 outputs a common sound effect at the timing when each character image is displayed, outputs a voice sound of "chance zone" at the timing when the name image is displayed, and outputs the board lighting device 23 and In the frame lighting device 27, the lamp flashes in time with the display of each character image, and lights up in time with the display of the name image (effect mode 1).

For example, when a zone effect named "Super Opportunity Zone" is performed as zone Y, " After switching between displaying and deleting multiple character images of "super good opportunity" in the order of "super" → "good" → "ki", the name image of "super good opportunity zone" is displayed and voiced The output device 9 outputs a common sound effect at the timing when each character image is displayed, outputs a voice sound of "super chance zone" at the timing when the name image is displayed, and outputs a board lighting device. 23 and the frame illumination device 27, the lamps flash in time with the display of each character image, and light up in time with the display of the name image (effect mode 2).

It should be noted that the lamp may blink in accordance with the timing at which the name image is displayed in either or both of the effect mode 1 and the effect mode 2 . Specifically, for example, the lamp blinks at a speed faster than the blinking speed at the timing at which the character image is displayed in accordance with the timing at which the name image is displayed.

In addition, all the character images constituting the zone name are displayed one or more characters at a time as a switching display that switches in a predetermined order a plurality of character images showing the characters constituting the zone name in the zone start effect. may Specifically, all the characters that make up the name image of "Chance Zone" are displayed and erased in the order of "cha" → "nce" → "zone", and then the name of "chance zone" is displayed. Display an image, or display all the characters that make up the name image of "Super Opportunity Zone" in the order of "super" → "good" → "machine" → "zo" → "ー" → "n" - Display the name image of "Super Opportunity Zone" after performing switching display of deletion.

In addition, the number of characters increases by adding more characters to the currently displayed characters as a switching display that switches in a predetermined order between multiple character images showing the characters that make up the name of the zone in the zone start effect. You may perform the switching display to switch.
Specifically, the character image of "chance" in the name image of "chance zone" is displayed by first displaying "cha" and then adding the display of "nce" while continuing to display "cha". After displaying "chance", the name image of "chance zone" is finally displayed.
In addition, in the character image of "super good chance" in the name image of "super good chance zone", after first displaying "super", adding the display of "good" while continuing to display "super" display "super good", then display "super good" by adding "machine" while continuing to display "super good", and finally name "super good" Display an image.

Each of the plurality of character images displayed in the zone start effect and the name image are displayed in a display size larger than the display size of one effect pattern 16a displayed on the first image display device 16.例文帳に追加Specifically, the character image is displayed over the entire display screen of the first image display device 16, and the name image is displayed over the entire screens of the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B. be.

Incidentally, in the normal mode, the zone start effect may be executed in the zone X in the mode A, and the zone start effect in the zone X may not be executed in the mode B. If the zone start effect is not executed when zone X is executed in mode B, zone X is started by switching the background image of mode B to the background image of zone X. - 特許庁

In addition, when the specific effect and the zone effect are executed in the variable effect in the time saving mode and the variable probability mode, the zone start effect that displays only the name image is performed, or even if the zone start effect is not performed good. That is, when the zone performance is executed in the normal mode, the zone start performance of the performance modes 1 and 2 is more likely to be executed than when the zone performance is executed in the time saving mode and the variable probability mode. In particular, in the probability variable mode, the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port due to the time-saving game state, so the second special symbol jackpot determination is performed one after another. Since a jackpot is won in a relatively short time, there is no need to perform a performance to incite the possibility of winning a jackpot, so there is little need to perform a zone start performance.

On the other hand, in the normal mode, it is difficult to win the jackpot due to the low-probability non-time-saving game state, so it takes a lot of time to win the jackpot. By performing the zone start performances of the performance modes 1 and 2 both at the time of , and at the time of the big win, it is possible to prevent the decline of the willingness to play by giving a feeling of expectation that there is a possibility of winning the big win with the change.

(Jackpot type notification effect)
As shown in FIG. 45, a jackpot type notification effect is performed to notify the jackpot type when executing the jackpot game.

As the types of jackpots, there are three types of jackpots with different degrees of advantage: 10R variable variable jackpot (first jackpot), 4R variable variable jackpot (second jackpot), and 4R normal jackpot (third jackpot) shown in FIG. be.

In the jackpot type notification corresponding to the variable probability jackpot, the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B display and erase a plurality of character images showing the characters constituting the name of the variable probability jackpot in a predetermined order. After displaying, a name image and a special background image showing the entirety of the name of the probability variable jackpot are displayed.
Further, the sound output device 9 outputs sound in accordance with the display of the character image and the display of the name image, and the illumination device 23 for the board and the illumination device 27 for the frame blink the lamps in accordance with the display of the character image, and the name image is displayed. Light up the lamp according to the display of .

Specifically, in the case of a 10R probability variable jackpot, for example, a jackpot type notification effect is performed to notify that it is a 10R probability variable jackpot with the name "SUPERBONUS", and the first image display device 16 and the second image display device 18A , 18B, a plurality of character images of "SUPER" in the name of "SUPERBONUS" are displayed and erased one by one in the order of "SU" → "PER", and then "SUPERBONUS" is displayed. At the same time, a halo flash A image is displayed in which a ring with rays radiating from behind it alternately alternates between gold and silver instantaneously. A common sound effect is output in accordance with the display of the name image, and a voice sound of "Super Bonus♪" is output in accordance with the timing of displaying the name image. The lamp blinks in rainbow colors when the name image is displayed, and lights up in rainbow colors when the name image is displayed.

In the case of a 4R variable probability jackpot, for example, a jackpot type notification effect is performed to notify that it is a 4R variable probability jackpot under the name "BIGBONUS", and the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B, The character image of "BIG" in the name of "BIGBONUS" is displayed and erased one by one in the order of "B" → "I" → "G", and then "BIGBONUS" is displayed, A halo flash B image is displayed in which a ring with rays radiating from behind it alternately alternates between red and yellow for an instant. A common sound effect is output, a voice sound of "Big Bonus♪" is output at the timing when the name image is displayed, and each character image is displayed on the board lighting device 23 and the frame lighting device 27. The lamp blinks red in time, and lights up in red when the name image is displayed.

In the jackpot type notification effect corresponding to the normal jackpot, the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B display the name image and the special background image indicating the normal jackpot, and the voice output device 9 displays the name image. A sound is output in accordance with the display, and the lamps of the board illumination device 23 and the frame illumination device 27 are lit in accordance with the display of the name image.

Specifically, in the case of a 4R normal jackpot, for example, a jackpot type notification effect is performed to notify that it is a 4R normal jackpot with the name "BONUS", and the first image display device 16 and the second image display device 18A. , 18B, a name image of "BONUS" is displayed, and a haloflash C image is displayed in which a ring of rays radiating from behind the image alternates between blue and green in an instant, and voice output is performed. The device 9 outputs a voice sound of "BONUS♪" at the timing when the name image is displayed, and the board lighting device 23 and the frame lighting device 27 turn on the lamps at the timing when the name image is displayed. Lights green.

It should be noted that the lamp may blink in accordance with the timing at which the name image is displayed in any or any of the plurality of jackpot type notification effects described above. Specifically, for example, the lamp blinks at a speed faster than the blinking speed at the timing at which the character image is displayed in accordance with the timing at which the name image is displayed.

In the jackpot type notification effect corresponding to the variable probability jackpot, the character currently displayed as a switching display for switching in a predetermined order a plurality of character images showing the characters constituting the name of the bonus indicating that it is a variable probability jackpot. A switching display may be performed in which the number of characters increases by adding more characters to the .
Specifically, the character image of "BIG" in the name image of "BIGBONUS" is displayed by first displaying "B" and then adding the display of "I" while continuing to display "B". "BI" is displayed, then "BIG" is displayed by adding the display of "G" while continuing to display "BI", and finally the name image of "BIGBONUS" is displayed.
Also, in the character image of "SUPER" in the name image of "SUPERBONUS", after first displaying "SU", "SUPER" is added by adding the display of "PER" while continuing to display "SU". After displaying, the name image of "SUPERBONUS" is finally displayed.

(Main processing of image control unit)
FIG. 46 is a flow chart showing main processing by the image control unit 140 .

In step S830, the supervising CPU 141 sets interruption inhibition to inhibit timer interruption.
In step S<b>831 , the general CPU 141 reads the main processing program from the general ROM 143 and performs initialization processing for initializing flags and the like stored in the general RAM 142 .

In step S832, the supervising CPU 141 sets interrupt permission for timer interrupt.
In step S833, the overall CPU 141 refers to, for example, the state (switch position) of a changeover switch that can be operated by the game clerk, and determines the volume (value) of the effect sound output from the audio output device 9 and the image display devices 16 and 18. and mode switching processing for switching the adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the brightness (value) of various lighting devices (the board lighting device 23 and the frame lighting device 27).

In step S834, the general CPU 141 refers to the reception buffer of the general RAM 142 to determine whether or not a production instruction command has been received from the production control unit 130m. ), the process moves to step S836, and when the effect instruction command is received (step S834; Yes), the process moves to step S835.

In step S835, an animation pattern setting process for determining an animation pattern from the animation group of the type corresponding to the received effect instruction command and setting it in a predetermined area of the general RAM 142 is performed.

The production instruction command includes a customer waiting production command that instructs the execution of the customer waiting production, an icon display command that instructs the addition of a pending display or a change in the display mode, a variable production pattern command that instructs the execution of the variable production, and an advance notice production. Command for advance notice to instruct execution of zone production Command for zone production to execute opening production Command for opening production to instruct execution of round production Command for round production to instruct execution of round production Execution of ending production A power-on performance command instructing execution of a power-on performance, a power-recovery performance command instructing execution of a power-recovery performance, an error performance command instructing an error notification, and the like.

In addition, the animation group includes the type of objects that make up the effect image, the scene (timing) and wait frame (display time) for displaying the effect image, the target data (sprite image identification number, transfer source address, etc.), One or a plurality of animation patterns, which are information specifying parameters (sprite image display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, information specifying the image display device that displays the effect image, etc., are bundled. It is a group formed by

The types of animation groups include, for example, a group of effect patterns for displaying the animation of the effect pattern 16a, a group of icons for displaying animations of pending icons and variable icons, and variable effect animations such as backgrounds and characters. Variable performance group for display, notice performance group for displaying animation such as notice, jackpot performance group for displaying animation of jackpot performance, zone executed in normal mode, time saving mode and probability variable mode A zone start effect group for displaying a zone start effect in the effect can be mentioned.

In step S836, the overall CPU 141 performs sound setting processing for determining and setting a sound pattern from the sound group of the type corresponding to the received effect instruction command. The types of sound groups include, for example, a BGM group for producing a production mode, a BGM group for producing a specific variable production, an SE (sound effect (sound effect or voice sound)) group associated with a predetermined production, Examples include a BGM group for producing a jackpot game, an error sound group for notifying an error, and the like.

In step S837, the overall CPU 141 updates the effect images and notification images to be displayed on the image display devices 16, 18A, and 18B (drawing new effect images and notification images). If there is no frame switching flag (step S837; No), the process proceeds to step S833, and if there is a frame switching flag (step S837; Yes) , in step S838, the frame switching flag is cleared.

In step S<b>839 , the supervising CPU 141 performs processing for generating a display list composed of drawing control command groups and outputting the generated display list to the VDP 200 . Here, the display list is image forming information for forming effect images and notification images to be displayed on the first image display device 16 and the second image display devices 18A and 18B. It is generated at (frame update timing), and in this embodiment, the display list is generated for each frame.

Specifically, by setting drawing control commands according to the content of animation scene information (addresses) for each animation pattern updated in the animation control processing described later, one frame corresponding to the current number of frames can be generated. display list is generated. The drawing control commands are sequentially set from the animation pattern of the animation group with the lowest priority to the animation pattern of the animation group with the highest priority according to the priority (drawing order) set for the animation group to which each animation pattern belongs. However, the order may be reversed.

In step S840, the display control CPU 140a performs drawing command processing for instructing the VDP 200 to draw the effect image based on the display list output in step S839. By executing this drawing command process, the VDP 200 generates image data superimposed with an effect image based on the display list, a notification image, etc., and draws it in the drawing frame buffer. Processing for displaying images on the image display devices 16, 18A, and 18B is performed.

In step S<b>841 , the general CPU 141 performs processing for generating a sound list composed of sound control command groups and outputting the generated sound list to the sound control circuit 300 . Here, the sound list is audio output information for specifying sounds (BGM, sound effects, error notification sounds, etc.) of audio data, music data, etc. to be output from the audio output device 9, and outputs new sounds. is generated based on the drawing frame when performing

In step S842, the general CPU 141 performs sound output command processing for instructing the sound control circuit 300 to output sound based on the sound list output in step S841. By performing this sound output command process, the sound control circuit 300 causes the sound output device 9 to output sounds based on the sound list.

Therefore, various sounds are started to be output from the audio output device 9 so as to synchronize (synchronize) with the frame update timing of the VDP 200, and also to synchronize (synchronize) with the frame update timing. output from ends. In addition, the output of various sounds from the audio output device 9 may be stopped so as not to synchronize (synchronize) with the update timing of the frame.

In step S843, the supervising CPU 141 performs animation control processing for updating animation scene information (addresses) for each set animation pattern in preparation for creating a display list for the next frame, and then proceeds to step S833. After that, the processing from step S834 to step S843 is repeated in a loop.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the image control unit)
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing command reception interruption processing by the image control unit 140, and the command reception interruption processing is executed by receiving the production instruction command transmitted from the production control unit 130m.

In step S850, the overall CPU 141 performs command reception processing for receiving an effect instruction command or the like transmitted from the effect control section 130m. Specifically, the process of storing the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130m in the reception buffer of the general RAM 142 is performed. When this process ends, the current command reception interrupt process ends.

(V blank interrupt processing of image control unit)
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing V blank interrupt processing by the image control unit 140. The V blank interrupt processing is performed every time the display of one frame of effect image from the VDP 200 ends (1/30 second=approximately 33 ms). is performed each time a V blank signal is received which is sent to the .

In step S860, the supervising CPU 141 performs counter update processing for updating various counters (scene switching counter, wait frame counter, frame counter, etc.) by a predetermined number (for example, adding "1"). command processing for switching the frame buffer for instructing switching between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM 146 .

As a result, the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are changed to the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame buffer" each time the V blank interrupt process is executed every 1/30 second (approximately 33 ms). will switch alternately.

In step S862, the supervising CPU 141 sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched, and terminates the current V blank interrupt process. Since this frame switching flag is referred to in step T8, the processes of steps S838 to S843 are executed each time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

(Animation Pattern Setting Processing by Image Control Unit) FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing animation pattern setting processing by the image control unit 140 .
The supervising CPU 141 determines in step S870 whether or not the received effect instruction command is a customer waiting effect command, and if it is not a customer waiting effect command (step S870; If it is a waiting effect command (step S870; Yes), in step S871, an animation pattern for the customer waiting effect is determined from the customer waiting effect group for displaying the animation for the customer waiting effect, and is stored in the overall RAM 142. The setting processing of the animation pattern of the customer waiting effect to be set (set) in the area is performed.

In step S872, the supervising CPU 141 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an icon display command. If it is a display command (step S872; Yes), in step S873, an icon animation pattern is determined from the icon group for displaying the animation of the suspended icon or the animation of the variable icon, and the predetermined Perform setting processing of the animation pattern of the icon to be set (set) in the area of .

In step S874, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a variable effect pattern command, and if it is not a variable effect pattern command (step S874; If it is a production pattern command (step S874; Yes), in step S875, a variable production animation pattern is determined from the group of variable production for displaying background animation and character animation, and a predetermined Perform setting processing of the animation pattern of the variable effect to be set in the area.

In step S876, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a command for an advance notice effect, and if it is not a command for an advance notice effect (step S876; If the command is an effect command (step S876; Yes), in step S877, an animation pattern is determined from the foretelling effect group for displaying the foretelling effect animation and is set in a predetermined area of the general RAM 142. The setting processing of the animation pattern of the advance notice effect is performed.

In step S878, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a zone effect command. If it is a command for effect (step S878; Yes), in step S879, a zone effect animation pattern is determined from the zone effect group for displaying the zone effect and set in a predetermined area of the general RAM 142. ) is performed to set the animation pattern for the zone effect.

In step S880, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a command for an opening effect, and if it is not a command for an opening effect (step S880; If it is an effect command (step S881; Yes), in step S881, an opening effect animation pattern is determined from the opening effect group for displaying the opening effect, and set in a predetermined area of the overall RAM 142c. ) is performed to set the animation pattern for the opening effect.

In step S882, the supervising CPU 141 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a command for round effect, and if it is not a command for round effect (step S882; If it is a production command (step S882; Yes), in step S883, a round production animation pattern is determined from the round production group for displaying the round production and set in a predetermined area of the general RAM 142. ) is performed to set the animation pattern for the round production.

In step S884, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an ending effect command. If it is an effect command (step S884; Yes), in step S885, an ending effect animation pattern is determined from the ending effect group for displaying the ending effect, and is set in a predetermined area of the general RAM 142. ) is performed to determine the ending effect animation pattern.

In step S886, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a power-on effect command, and if it is not a power-on effect command (step S886; No), the process proceeds to step S888. If it is a power-on effect command (step S886; Yes), then in step S887, the power-on effect animation pattern is determined from the power-on effect group for displaying the power-on effect, and is stored in the overall RAM 142. The setting processing of the power-on animation pattern to be set (set) in the area of .

In step S888, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a power restoration effect command, and if it is not a power supply restoration effect command (step S888; No), the process proceeds to step S890. If the command is for a power restoration effect (step S888; Yes), then in step S889, an animation pattern for a power-on effect is determined from the power supply restoration effect group for displaying the power restoration effect, and a predetermined animation pattern is stored in the overall RAM 142. The setting processing of the animation pattern for power restoration to be set (set) in the area of .

In step S890, the supervising CPU 141 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an error effect command. If it is an error effect command (step S890; Yes), in step S891, an error effect animation pattern is determined from the error effect group for displaying the error effect, and a predetermined The animation pattern setting process for the error rendering to be set in the area is performed, and the current animation pattern setting process ends.

(Switching display of a plurality of frame images that make up the moving image of the zone start effect)
FIG. 50 is a timing chart showing that a plurality of frame images constituting a moving image of the zone start effect are switched at a predetermined timing when the zone effect ("super chance zone") is performed during execution of the variable effect. is.

At the frame update timing of T1, drawing of the image data a (character image of "super", zone background image, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started. Note that the character image is displayed on the first image display device 16 (main screen), and the zone background image is displayed on both the first image display device 16 (main screen) and the second image display devices 18A and 18B (sub-screens). Alternatively, it is displayed on the first image display device 16 (main screen).

At the frame update timing of T2, drawing of the image data b (character image of "super", zone background image, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image display device 16 of the image data a drawn to the first frame buffer. , 18A and 18B are started, and the image display devices 16, 18A and 18B display the character image of "super" and the background image. The character image of "super" is displayed in a display size smaller than the display size of one production pattern 16a.

At the frame update timing of T3, drawing of the image data c (character image of "super", zone background image, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image display device 16 of the image data b drawn to the second frame buffer. , 18A and 18B are started, and the image display devices 16, 18A and 18B display the character image of "super" and the background image. The character image of "super" is displayed in a display size larger than the display size of the character image at T2.

At the frame update timing of T4, drawing of the image data d (character image of "favorite", zone background image, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image display device 16 of the image data c drawn to the first frame buffer. , 18A and 18B are started, and the image display devices 16, 18A and 18B display the character image of "super" and the background image. The character image of "super" is displayed in a display size larger than the display size of the character image at T3.

At the frame update timing of T5, drawing of the image data e (character image of "favorite", zone background image, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image display device 16 of the image data d drawn to the second frame buffer. , 18A and 18B are started, and the image display devices 16, 18A and 18B are in a state where the character image and the background image are displayed. The character image of "good" is displayed in a display size smaller than the display size of one effect pattern 16a.

At the frame update timing of T6, drawing of the image data f (character image of "favorite", zone background image, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image display device 16 displays the image data e drawn in the first frame buffer. , 18A and 18B are started, and the image display devices 16, 18A and 18B are in a state where the character image and the background image are displayed. The character image of "good" is displayed in a display size larger than the display size of the character image at T5.

At the frame update timing of T7, drawing of the image data g (character image of "machine", zone background image, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image display device 16 of the image data f drawn to the second frame buffer. , 18A and 18B are started, and the image display devices 16, 18A and 18B are in a state where the character image and the background image are displayed. The character image of "good" is displayed in a display size larger than the display size of the character image at T6.

At the frame update timing of T8, drawing of the image data h (character image of "machine", zone background image, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image display device 16 displays the image data g drawn in the first frame buffer. , 18A and 18B are started, and the image display devices 16, 18A and 18B are in a state where the character image and the background image are displayed. The character image of "machine" is displayed in a display size smaller than the display size of one production pattern 16a.

At the frame update timing of T9, drawing of the image data i (character image of "machine", zone background image, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image display device 16 of the image data h drawn to the second frame buffer. , 18A and 18B are started, and the image display devices 16, 18A and 18B are in a state where the character image and the background image are displayed. The character image of "machine" is displayed in a display size larger than the display size of the character image at T8.

At the frame update timing of T10, the drawing of the image data j (the name image of the "high chance zone", the background image of the zone, etc.) to the second frame buffer is started, and the image data i drawn to the first frame buffer is displayed. The display on the devices 16, 18A and 18B is started, and the image display devices 16, 18A and 18B are in a state where the character image and the background image are displayed. The character image of "machine" is displayed in a display size larger than the display size of the character image at T9.

At the frame update timing of T11, the drawing of the image data k (the name image of the "high opportunity zone", the background image of the zone, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started, and the image data j drawn to the second frame buffer is displayed. The display on the devices 16, 18A, 18B is started, and the image display devices 16, 18A, 18B are in a state where the name image and the background image of "Super Opportunity Zone" are displayed. The name image of "super good opportunity zone" is displayed in a display size larger than the display size of one production pattern 16a.

At the frame update timing of T12, the drawing of the image data l (the name image of the "high chance zone", the background image of the zone, etc.) to the second frame image is started, and the image data k drawn in the first frame buffer is displayed. The display on the devices 16, 18A, 18B is started, and the image display devices 16, 18A, 18B are in a state where the name image and the background image of "Super Opportunity Zone" are displayed. The name image of "super good opportunity zone" is displayed in a display size larger than the display size of the name image at T11.

At the frame update timing of T13, the image data 1 drawn in the second frame buffer starts to be displayed on the image display devices 16, 18A, and 18B, and the image display devices 16, 18A, and 18B display the name of the "high chance zone". The image and background image are displayed. The name image of "high chance zone" is displayed in a display size larger than the display size of the name image at T12.

In this manner, by switching and displaying the plurality of frame images, the plurality of character images are displayed so as to gradually increase in size.
The character image of "super" is obtained by switching in a predetermined order a plurality of frame images of "super" with different display sizes while sharing the center point of the character "super". The character of "super" gradually becomes larger without changing.
A plurality of frame images of "LOVE" having a common center point of the "LOVE" character and having different display sizes are switched in a predetermined order to obtain the character image of "LOVE". The character of "good" gradually becomes larger without changing.
The character image of the character of "machine" is created by switching in a predetermined order a plurality of frame images of "machine" with different display sizes while sharing the center point of the character of "machine". The character of "machine" gradually becomes larger without changing.

Further, the character image of "super", the character image of "favorite" and the character image of "ki" have a common center point of the character. Therefore, the character image is switched in the order of "super" -> "favorable" -> "machine" without changing the center point of the character.

In the moving image of the zone start effect that is actually displayed on the display screens of the image display devices 16 and 18, the characters "super" are gradually enlarged from the back side of the main screen toward the front side and are rushing toward the player. It is zoomed in and then erased, and immediately after that, the character "like" is zoomed in so that it gradually expands from the back side of the main screen to the front side, and is erased, and then erased. Immediately after that, the characters "good" are zoomed in and erased so that they are gradually enlarged and pushed toward the front side of the main screen. Then, immediately after it is erased, the name image of "Super Opportunity Zone" is zoomed over the entire main screen and sub-screen so as to be gradually enlarged from the back side of the screen toward the front side and rush to the front. to announce that the high-opportunity zone is about to start.

As a result, the character image of "super good opportunity" forming the name of "super good opportunity zone" is not simply switched and displayed in order one by one without any change, but strongly impressed on the player character by character. Since the player's attention to the character image can be attracted by the zoom display, it is possible to execute the zone start effect that has an impactful and visually appealing effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Become.

Also, although not shown, in the moving image of the "chance zone" of the present embodiment, a plurality of frame images are continuously switched and displayed in the same manner as the moving image of the "super chance zone". The character images of "chance" constituting the name of "opportunity zone" are not simply switched and displayed in order by two characters without any change, but are displayed in order by highlighting to strongly impress the player by two characters. Since the switching display can attract the player's attention to the character image, the zone start performance can be executed to produce a visually appealing performance effect with an impact, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced. It becomes possible.

In addition, when displaying each of a plurality of character images in the moving image of the zone start effect, only the character image with a large character display size is displayed, and only the name image with a large name display size is displayed. can be
Specifically, only the large-size character image of "extra" displayed at T4 shown in FIG. Subsequently, only the large-sized character image of "KI" displayed at T10 is displayed, and finally only the large-sized name image of "EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY ZONE" displayed at T13 is displayed.

In the moving image of the zone start effect that is actually displayed on the display screens of the image display devices 16 and 18 by switching display of the plurality of frame images, the character "super" is displayed in large size and then erased, and immediately after the erasure. , the character "favorite" is displayed in large size and then erased, and immediately after the erasure, the character "favorite" is displayed in large size and then erased. Then, immediately after the erasure, a large name image of "Super Opportunity Zone" is displayed over the entire main screen and the sub-screen to notify that the Super Opportunity Zone is about to start.

(Lamp control unit main processing)
FIG. 51 is a flowchart for explaining main processing by lamp control section 150 .

When power is supplied to the lamp control unit 150 from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the lamp CPU 150a, and the lamp CPU 150a performs the following main processing.

The lamp CPU 150a performs an initialization process in step S900, an abnormality determination process in step S901, a character effect execution determination process in step S902, a character effect process in step S903, a light emission effect process in step S904, and a light effect process in step S905. In step S901 to step S905, step S901 to step S905 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt occurs.

In the abnormality determination process in step S901, it is determined whether or not various error detection signals have been input from the main control board 110 (whether or not an error has occurred). The error flag is set to "ON".

(Character production process)
FIG. 52 is a flow chart for explaining the character effect processing by the lamp control unit 150. FIG.

In step S910, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the error flag has been set to "ON" in the flag storage area in the abnormality determination process in step S901 of FIG. If it is determined that the error flag is "ON" in the flag storage area, that is, that an error has occurred (step S910; Yes), nothing is done and the current character product effect processing is terminated. If it is determined that the error flag is not "ON" (step S910; No), the process proceeds to step S911.

In step S911, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the effect operation permission flag is "ON" in the flag storage area. When the process moves to S912 and it is determined that the effect operation permission flag is "ON" (step S911; Yes), the process moves to step S913.

In step S912, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the effect operation executing flag is "ON" in the flag storage area. The effect operation in-execution flag indicates that the effect operation of the first to third movable effect members 17A to 17C is started according to the effect operation pattern.

If the lamp CPU 150a determines that the effect operation in-execution flag is "ON" (step S912; Yes), the process proceeds to step S917, and if it determines that the effect operation in-execution flag is not "ON" (step S912). ;No), the character object effect processing of this time is ended.

In step S913, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not it is time to execute an effect operation. As the effect operation execution timing predetermined corresponding to the effect content of the variable effect to be executed, for example, the timing immediately after the variable display of the effect pattern 16a is started, the timing at which the ready-to-win effect is started, the development notification image ( For example, there are the timing at which "SPSP reach!!") is displayed, the timing linked to the operation of the effect button 6a in the button operation effect, and the like.
If the lamp CPU 150a determines that it is not the production operation execution timing (step S913; No), it ends the current character production process, and if it judges that it is the production operation execution timing (step S913; transfer processing.

In step S914, the lamp CPU 150a sets the effect operation executing flag to "ON" in the flag storage area.
In step S915, the lamp CPU 150a sets the effect operation permission flag to "OFF".
In step S916, the lamp CPU 150a starts the effect operation of the first to third movable effect members 17A to 17C according to the effect operation pattern set in the role object effect execution determination process in step S902 of FIG. The stepping motor of the driving device 17 is activated.

In step S917, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not all the effect motions related to the effect motion pattern have been completed.
If the lamp CPU 150a determines that the effect operation pattern has not ended (step S917; No), it ends the current character object effect process, and if it determines that the effect operation pattern has ended (step S917; Yes), The process moves to step S918.
In step S918, the lamp CPU 150a sets the effect operation in-execution flag to "OFF", and terminates the current character object effect process.

(Example of variable production where zone production is executed in normal mode)
FIGS. 53 to 59 show specific examples of variable effects in which zone effects are performed in the normal mode.

As shown in FIG. 53(1), in the normal mode C, three first suspended icons are displayed in the first suspended icon display area 16b and a second suspended icon is displayed in the second suspended icon display area 16c. In the state where there is no state, the reserved number "3" is displayed in the first reserved number display area 16e, and the reserved number "0" is displayed in the second reserved number display area 16f, the three production patterns 16a are normal The combination display mode "2 (dog) 4 (chicken) 5 (koala)" indicating a failure is fixed and stopped for a predetermined time (about 0.5 seconds), and the special pattern TZ (small pattern) is the number pattern of the production pattern 16a ( The same combination of "245" as the identification part) is stopped and displayed. In addition, the symbol fixing period during which the effect symbol 16a is fixed and stopped displayed in the normal mode is set to the same time (for example, 0.5 seconds) regardless of the type of the variable effect pattern to be executed or the judgment result of the big hit.

As shown in FIG. 53 (2), when the symbol fixing period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, the three production symbols 16a perform a predetermined action, and the variation suggesting that the variable display of the special symbols is started. A start suggestion effect HS is performed. As the fluctuation start suggesting effect HS, for example, an effect operation is performed in which the faces of "dog, chicken, koala" of the three effect patterns 16a which are fixed and stopped are enlarged and the eyes shine brightly. By performing the variation start suggesting performance HS, the player's attention is attracted to the performance symbols, and the player can be made to surely recognize that the next symbol variation display is started. In addition, in the variation start suggesting performance HS, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for a big win of the variation by the bright color in the above-described performance operation. For example, the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of blue<green<red<gold.

As shown in FIG. 53 (3), after the variable display of the three production patterns 16a is started in the fluctuation production of the SPSP reach jackpot (for example, the fluctuation production pattern 35 shown in FIG. 37), in FIG. 54 (4) As shown, "4 (chicken)" in the left area and "5 (koala)" in the right area are temporarily stopped at the same time to enter the non-reach state. Next, as shown in FIG. 54(5), a specific pattern including the characters "NEXT" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the center area as the production pattern 16a to perform pseudo-continuous production, and a ring-shaped flame effect is displayed. be done.

As shown in FIG. 54(6), after the three effect symbols 16a that have been temporarily stopped and displayed are started to change again, as shown in FIG. 54(7), "6 (tiger)" and "4 (chicken)" is temporarily stopped in the right area at the same time to enter the non-reach state. Next, as shown in FIG. 54(8), a specific pattern including the characters "NEXT" as the effect pattern 16a is temporarily stopped and displayed (pseudo second row effect), and the variable icon TH is displayed in the special display mode 4 ( special character icon). At this time, a pre-suggestion performance suggesting execution of the zone performance is performed by vibrating the performance button 6a in the normal state (vibration performance not interlocked with button operation).

As shown in FIGS. 54(9) to 54(12), immediately after the end of the simulated second stage effect (specific effect), the forest background image (background c) (not shown) for mode C is changed to flash for the very favorable zone. Along with switching to the background image (background II), a zone start effect indicating that the high opportunity zone is starting is performed. This flash II background image (background II) continues to be displayed on both the main screen and the sub screen until the end of the zone effect.

In the zone start effect of the Super Opportunity Zone, as described above, the character image of "Super Opportunity" among the multiple character images that make up the name of the "Super Opportunity Zone" is changed from "super" → "good" → "machine". After switching between displaying and erasing the characters one by one in order, the image of the name "Super Opportunity Zone" is finally displayed.

On the main screen, the characters "super" are zoomed in so that they are gradually enlarged from the back side of the screen toward the front side of the screen and are pushed toward the front side, and as shown in FIG. It is erased when the display size is expanded. Immediately after that, the characters "good" are zoomed and displayed so as to gradually expand and rush toward the front side of the screen, and as shown in FIG. 54(10), the entire main screen It is erased when the enlarged display size is reached. Immediately after that, the characters ``machine'' are zoomed in so that they are gradually enlarged from the back side of the screen toward the front side, and are zoomed in, and are enlarged over the entire main screen as shown in FIG. It is erased when it reaches the specified display size.

On the main screen and the left and right sub-screens, immediately after the character "ki" is erased, the character string "super good opportunity zone" is zoomed in as it gradually expands from the back of the screen to the front. As shown in FIG. 54(12), the main screen and the left and right sub-screens are displayed in an enlarged display size.

In addition, each time the character image of "super good chance" is zoomed and displayed one by one, a common sound effect is output from the voice output device 9, and a voice sound is output when "super good chance zone" is displayed. be. For example, when the character image of "super" is displayed, the sound effect of "dun♪" is output, and next, when the character image of "good" is displayed, the sound effect of "dun♪" A sound is output, and next, a sound effect of "Dun♪" is output in synchronization with the timing at which the character image of "machine" is displayed. Then, the voice sound of "Super Opportunity Zone♪" is output at the timing when the name image of "Super Opportunity Zone" is displayed.

It should be noted that a different sound effect from the previously output sound effect may be output each time the character image of "super good opportunity" is zoomed and displayed one by one. For example, when the character image of "super" is displayed, the sound effect of "dung♪" is output, and next, when the character image of "good" is displayed, the sound effect of "dudun♪" is output. A sound is output, and next, a sound effect of "do-do-do-do-n♪" is output at the timing when the character image of "ki" is displayed. Then, the voice sound of "Super Opportunity Zone♪" is output at the timing when the name image of "Super Opportunity Zone" is displayed.

It should be noted that a voice sound may be output each time the character image of "super good opportunity" is successively zoomed and displayed one character at a time. For example, when the character image of "super" is displayed, the voice sound of "chou" is output, and next, when the character image of "good" is displayed, the voice sound of "kou" is output. Next, the voice sound of "ki" is output in synchronization with the timing at which the character image of "ki" is displayed. Then, the voice sound of "Super Opportunity Zone♪" is output at the timing when the name image of "Super Opportunity Zone" is displayed.

Further, the lamps of the board lighting device 23 and the frame lighting device 27 light up/blink in a common emission color each time the character image of "super good opportunity" is zoomed and displayed one by one. For example, the lamp repeatedly blinks yellow at high speed when the character image of "super" is displayed, and then repeatedly blinks yellow at high speed when the character image of "good" is displayed. Then, the lamp repeats high-speed blinking in yellow at the timing when the character image of "machine" is displayed. Then, the lamp lights up in red at the timing when the name image of "Super Opportunity Zone" is displayed.

It should be noted that the character image of "super good opportunity" may be illuminated in a different luminescent color each time the character image is zoomed and displayed one by one. For example, the lamp lights up in blue when the character image of "super" is displayed, then the lamp lights up in green when the character image of "good" is displayed, and the character "ki" is displayed. The lamp lights up in red when is displayed. Then, the lamp changes in the order of blue lighting, green lighting, and red lighting in accordance with the timing at which the name image of "Super Opportunity Zone" is displayed.

As described above, in the zone start effect, the character image of "super good opportunity" forming the name of "super good opportunity zone" is displayed one by one in a zoomed display to strongly impress the player, thereby attracting the player's attention. It is possible to produce a visually appealing production effect with a strong impact.

Furthermore, the synergistic effect of the synergistic effect of the sound output and the lamp lighting, which is executed each time the character image of "super good opportunity" is displayed, gives a strong impact to the name image of "super good opportunity zone". , a dramatic and visually appealing production effect can be produced.

In addition to the above, first, after displaying the name image of "super good opportunity zone", the character image of "super good opportunity" is displayed one by one in the order of "super" → "good" → "ki" After switching display between display and erasure, a zone start effect may be performed to display the name image of "super good opportunity zone" again.

In addition to the above explanation, the character image of "super good opportunity" in the name image of "super good opportunity zone" is first displayed with "super" and then "super good" is displayed while continuing to display "super". Display "super good" by adding a display, then display "super good" by adding a display of "ki" while continuing to display "super good", and finally A zone start effect may be performed to display a name image of "super good opportunity zone".

In the moving image of the zone start effect actually displayed on the display screens of the image display devices 16 and 18, the character "super" is displayed large on the right side of the main screen, and the display of the character "super" is continued. While the display size of "super" is the same as the display size of "super", the character "like" is added to the center of the screen next to the character "super" and "super good" is displayed, followed by "super good" ” character is continued, and the character ``machine'' with the same display size as the display size of ``super'' and ``good'' is added to the left side of the screen next to the character ``good'', and ``super good opportunity'' is displayed. Then, immediately after the "extraordinary opportunity" is deleted, the name image of "extraordinary opportunity zone" is displayed over the entire main screen and sub-screen to inform that the extra opportunity zone will start.

Further, each time each character constituting the character image of "super good opportunity" is additionally displayed, a common sound effect is output from the voice output device 9, and a voice sound is output when "super good opportunity zone" is displayed. be. For example, when the character image "super" is displayed, the sound effect "Don♪" is output, and then when the character image "super good" is displayed, "Don♪" A sound effect is output, and next, a sound effect of "Don♪" is output in accordance with the timing at which the character image of "Super Opportunity" is displayed. Then, the voice sound of "Super Opportunity Zone♪" is output at the timing when the name image of "Super Opportunity Zone" is displayed.

Moreover, each time each character constituting the character image of "super good opportunity" is additionally displayed, the lamps of the board illumination device 23 and the frame illumination device 27 light up/blink in a common emission color. For example, the lamp repeatedly blinks yellow at high speed when the character image "super" is displayed, and then blinks yellow at high speed when the character image "super good" is displayed. Repeatedly, next, the lamp repeats high-speed flashing in yellow in accordance with the timing when the character image of "Super Opportunity" is displayed. Then, the lamp lights up in red at the timing when the name image of "Super Opportunity Zone" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 55 (13), after the zone start effect is performed, the band display image TE of "high chance" indicating that the zone is in the high chance zone is displayed on the main screen and the left and right sub-screens. It is displayed so as to flow from left to right, and is displayed in a display color that suggests the degree of expectation for a big win. The band display has three colors of blue, green, and red (the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of blue<green<red), and is displayed in any one of these three colors.

As shown in FIG. 55 (14), during the zone effect, after "4 (chicken)" is temporarily stopped in the left area, it is prompted whether "4 (chicken)" is temporarily stopped in the right area. A reach-inducing performance is performed. In the reach fanning effect, the character C1 performs a kick attack against "3 (rabbit)" temporarily stopped in the right area, destroying "3 (rabbit)" and temporarily stopping "4 (chicken)". A reach-inciting production is performed to instigate the possibility that it will be done.

As shown in FIG. 55 (15), when the ready-to-win success effect is achieved, the same effect pattern 16a "4 (chicken)" is temporarily stopped in the left and right areas, resulting in a ready-to-win state with 1 remaining in the central area. A normal ready-to-win production is performed in which two production patterns 16a are variably displayed. As shown in FIG. 55 (16), after a predetermined transition effect in which the screen turns dark during the normal ready-to-win effect is performed, as shown in FIG. )” is moved to the display area near the left and right upper ends, and only the number pattern (identification part) of “4” whose display size is reduced as the production pattern 16a is displayed, either SP reach or SPSP reach develop into. Developing into either SP Reach or SPSP Reach ends the High Opportunity Zone.

As shown in FIG. 55 (18), when SPSP reach develops, the name image of "SPSP reach!!" is highlighted in an enlarged display size over the entire main screen, and "SPSP reach♪" is highlighted. A voice sound is output to notify that the SPSP reach has developed. Also, the character color of "SPSP Reach!!" displayed on the main screen suggests the degree of expectation for a big win. For example, the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of blue<green<red<gold.

When entering the SPSP reach, a battle production is performed as the SPSP reach production, in which allied characters and enemy characters fight. The name image of ``SPSP reach!!'' is displayed in a display color suggesting the degree of expectation for big wins, notifying that the SPSP ready-to-win performance has started, and the degree of expectation for big wins is suggested by the display color of the characters. There are three types of display colors for characters: white, red, and gold (the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of white<red<gold), and the characters are displayed in any one of these three types of display colors. On the sub screen, a band display image of "SPSP reach" indicating that the SPSP reach is in progress is displayed so as to flow from top to bottom.

As shown in FIG. 55(19), the battle between the ally character and the enemy character takes place from the beginning to the middle of the battle, and as shown in FIG. 55(20), the ally character punches the enemy character at the end of the battle. When the enemy character is cornered until it falls down, as shown in FIG. and a gauge image indicating the effective period of operation of the production button 6a, and the production button 6a emits red light in accordance with the operation promotion image, and the lighting device 27 for the frame and the lighting device for the board. A lamp 23 is lit in a predetermined lighting pattern for a predetermined period of time.

As shown in FIG. 56 (22), when the protruding production button 6a is pressed, the production pattern 16a of "4" near the left and right upper ends and the central area enlarged from the left and right production patterns 16a are displayed. After the production pattern 16a of "4" is displayed in a temporary stop state, a big winning production is performed. As shown in FIG. 56 (23), as a big hit effect, the movable effect member 17B at the standby position moves to the advanced position in a rainbow-colored state, and a sound effect (“Boom! ”) is output, and a rainbow-colored effect image is illuminated and displayed on the entire screen of the main screen and the left and right sub-screens.

As shown in FIG. 56 (24), when the return of the movable effect member 17B to the standby position is completed and the big win determination effect is completed, a victory confirmation effect indicating that the ally character has won over the enemy character is performed. At this time, the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 16a with the reduced size of "444" is continued, and the variation icon TH (including the variation icon display area 16d) remains hidden.

As shown in FIG. 56(25), the production pattern 16a of the reduced size of "444" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal display size, and the variation icon TH (including the variation icon display area 16d) is displayed. is displayed again. The special symbol TZ is changing. In addition, in FIG. 56(25), the variation icon TH (including the variation icon display area 16d) may not be displayed again. Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (26), promotion effect (re-lottery effect) is performed to notify whether or not the normal jackpot is promoted to the variable probability jackpot.

In the promotion production, the three production patterns 16a again synchronously fluctuate with the same combination of production patterns (for example, all types of numbers of the production patterns 16a are rotated once (“1” → “2” … “9 '' → ``1'') is synchronously fluctuated for a predetermined time that can always be shown, and the three production patterns 16a show a combined display mode of the same even-numbered patterns showing a normal jackpot and a probability variable jackpot. A promotion effect is performed to suggest whether or not the game is to be promoted to a probability variable jackpot by inciting which one of the combination display modes of the same odd-numbered symbols will be stopped.

When the promotion performance is performed, an operation prompting image is displayed to prompt the player to operate the performance button 6a, and in the case of promotion failure performance suggesting that the performance button 6a is operated and the promotion to the probability variable jackpot is not promoted. As shown at 56 (27), the effect pattern 16a of "444" is temporarily stopped and displayed in a highlighted display state enlarged to a display size protruding from the main screen, suggesting that it is a normal jackpot. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 56(28), the effect pattern 16a of "444" is temporarily stopped and displayed in a state of returning to the normal display size.

As shown in FIG. 56 (29), the effect pattern 16a of "444" temporarily stopped and displayed becomes the effect pattern 16a of "4 (chicken) 4 (chicken) 4 (chicken)" and is fixed and stopped. , the special symbol TZ is stopped in combination with "444", and the variation icon TH in the variation icon display area 16d is erased. The effect pattern 16a of "4 (chicken) 4 (chicken) 4 (chicken)" continues to be displayed until the pattern fixing period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses.

As shown in FIG. 56 (30), after the pattern confirmation period has elapsed, the character string "BONUS" indicating that the 4R normal jackpot is displayed in an enlarged manner over the entire screen of the main screen and the left and right sub-screens. A backlight flash C image is displayed behind the character string "BONUS" over the entire screen of the main screen and the left and right sub-screens. In addition, a voice sound of "Bonus♪" is output in accordance with the display of the character string of "BONUS", and the lamp flashes in green to notify the player of the 4R normal jackpot.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 56 (26), in the case of a success effect suggesting that the effect button 6a is operated and promoted to a probability variable jackpot while the promotion effect is being performed, the effect is interlocked with the operation of the effect button 6a. Then, the effect button 6a is vibrated to produce a vibration effect, and as shown in FIG. Along with the movement of the player, a sound effect (“Boom ♪”) is output, and a rainbow-colored effect image is displayed on the main screen and the left and right sub-images, suggesting that it will be promoted to a certain variable jackpot. . At this time, the performance symbols 16a of the reduced size are temporarily stopped and displayed in the combination display mode "555" of the same odd-numbered symbols indicating the probability variable jackpot.

Next, as shown in FIG. 57(41), the number pattern of "555" is temporarily stopped and displayed in a highlighted state enlarged to a display size protruding from the main screen, suggesting that it is a variable probability jackpot. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 57(42), the effect symbol 16a of "5 (koala), 5 (koala), 5 (koala)" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal display size.

As shown in FIG. 57 (43), the effect symbol 16a temporarily stopped and displayed "5 (koala) 5 (koala) 5 (koala)" is fixed and stopped, and the special symbol TZ is a combination of "555". , and the variable icon TH in the variable icon display area 16d is erased. The effect symbol 16a of "5 (koala) 5 (koala) 5 (koala)" continues to be displayed until the symbol determination period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses.

As shown in FIGS. 57 (44) to (47), after the pattern confirmation period has elapsed, the character image "BIG" among the plurality of character images constituting the name "BIGBONUS" indicating that it is a 4R probability variable jackpot After the display/erasure display is switched one by one in the order of 'B'→'I'→'G', the name image of 'BIGBONUS' is finally displayed to give the player a 4R probability variable jackpot. is reported.

On the main screen, the letter "B" is zoomed in such that it gradually expands from the back side of the screen toward the front side of the screen and is pushed toward the front side, and as shown in FIG. It is erased when the enlarged display size is reached. Immediately after that, the letter "I" is zoomed in so that it gradually expands from the back side to the front side of the screen and is pushed toward the front side, and as shown in FIG. 57 (45), the entire main screen It is erased when the enlarged display size is reached. Immediately after that, the letter "G" is zoomed in so that it gradually expands from the back side to the front side of the screen and is pushed toward the front side, and as shown in FIG. It is erased when the enlarged display size is reached.

On the main screen and the left and right sub-screens, immediately after the character "G" is erased, the character string "BIGBONUS" is zoomed in and displayed as if it were gradually expanding from the back side of the screen toward the front side, As shown in FIG. 57(47), the main screen and the left and right sub-screens are displayed in an enlarged display size.

Also, every time the character image of "BIG" is zoomed and displayed in order one by one, a common sound effect is output from the voice output device 9, and a voice sound is output when "BIGBONUS" is displayed. For example, the sound effect of "Fan♪" is output at the timing when the character image "B" is displayed, and then the sound effect "Fan♪" is output at the timing when the character image "I" is displayed. A sound is output, and next, a sound effect of "Fan♪" is output at the timing when the character image of "G" is displayed. Then, the voice sound of "Big Bonus♪" is output in synchronization with the timing when the name image of "BIGBONUS" is displayed.

It should be noted that a different sound effect from the previously output sound effect may be output each time the character image of "BIG" is successively zoomed and displayed one character at a time. For example, when the character image "B" is displayed, the sound effect "Fan♪" is output. A sound effect is output, and next, a sound effect of "Fafafun♪" is output at the timing when the character image of "G" is displayed. Then, the voice sound of "Big Bonus♪" is output in synchronization with the timing when the name image of "BIGBONUS" is displayed.

A voice sound may be output each time the character image of "BIG" is successively zoomed and displayed one character at a time. For example, the voice sound "beep" is output at the timing when the letter "B" is displayed, and then the voice sound "ai" is output at the timing when the letter "I" is displayed. Next, the voice sound of "Jee" is output at the timing when the letter "G" is displayed. Then, the voice sound of "Big Bonus♪" is output in synchronization with the timing when the name image of "BIGBONUS" is displayed.

Further, the lamps of the board lighting device 23 and the frame lighting device 27 are lit and blinked in a common emission color each time the character image of "BIG" is zoomed and displayed one by one. For example, the lamp repeatedly blinks red at high speed when the character image "B" is displayed, and then the lamp repeatedly blinks red at high speed when the character image "I" is displayed. Then, the red lamp repeats high-speed flashing at the timing when the character image of "G" is displayed. Then, the lamp lights up in red at the timing when the name image of "BIGBONUS" is displayed.

It should be noted that the character image of "BIG" may be illuminated in a different luminescent color each time the character image is zoomed and displayed one by one. For example, when the character image "B" is displayed, the lamp lights up in blue. The lamp lights up in red according to the displayed timing. Then, in accordance with the timing at which the name image of "BIGBONUS" is displayed, the lamp changes in the order of blue lighting, green lighting, and red lighting.

In this way, when a variable probability jackpot is won, a plurality of character images showing characters constituting the name of the bonus indicating the probability variable jackpot are displayed in a predetermined order, and then the name indicating the entire bonus name is displayed. Since the image is displayed, the character image indicating the probability variable jackpot is displayed in a conspicuous manner, thereby producing an impactful and visually appealing performance effect that attracts the player's attention. Furthermore, it is possible to further enhance the joy of the player for winning the variable probability jackpot.

In addition, you may perform the jackpot type notification production other than what was demonstrated above. For example, the character image of "BIG" in the name image of "BIGBONUS" is first displayed with "B", and then "BI" is displayed by adding the display of "I" while continuing to display "B". Then, "BIG" is displayed by adding the display of "G" while continuing the display of "BI", and finally the name image of "BIGBONUS" is displayed.

In the moving image of the jackpot type notification effect actually displayed on the display screens of the image display devices 16 and 18, the letter "B" is displayed large on the right side of the main screen, and the letter "B" continues to be displayed. As it is, the character "I" with the same display size as the display size of "B" is added to the center of the screen next to the character "B" to display "BI", followed by the character "BI" is continued, the character "G" of the same display size as the display size of "B" and "I" is added to the left side of the screen next to the character "I", "BIG" is displayed, and "BIG ' is erased, the name image of 'BIGBONUS' is displayed over the entire main screen and sub-screen to notify that the 4R probability variable jackpot is won.

Further, each time each character constituting the character image of "BIG" is additionally displayed, a common sound effect is output from the voice output device 9, and a voice sound is output when "BIGBONUS" is displayed. For example, when the character image "B" is displayed, the sound effect "Den♪" is output. A sound is output, and next, a sound effect of "Den♪" is output in synchronization with the timing at which the character image of "BIG" is displayed. Then, the voice sound of "Big Bonus♪" is output in synchronization with the timing when the name image of "BIGBONUS" is displayed.

Moreover, each time each character constituting the character image of "BIG" is additionally displayed, the lamps of the board lighting device 23 and the frame lighting device 27 light up and blink in a common emission color. For example, the lamp repeatedly blinks red at high speed when the character image "B" is displayed, and then the lamp repeatedly blinks red at high speed when the character image "BI" is displayed. Then, the red lamp repeats high-speed blinking in time with the display of the character image of "Super Good Opportunity". Then, the lamp lights up in red at the timing when the name image of "BIGBONUS" is displayed.

On the other hand, when the normal jackpot is won, the name image showing the entire bonus name is displayed without displaying the character images constituting the bonus name indicating the normal jackpot in a predetermined order. It is possible to inform the player of the normal jackpot winning to such an extent that the players are not unnecessarily disheartened by the fact that the jackpot was not won.

(Zone start effect executed with variable reach loss effect)
In the variable performance of SPSP reach losing in normal mode A (for example, variable performance pattern 05 shown in FIG. 36), as shown in FIG. As shown in (50), after the dialogue character image "You can expect it" is displayed in the center of the main screen, as shown in FIG. Stop is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 58 (52), "2 (dog)" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right area, and the same symbol "2 (dog)" is in a ready-to-win state, and the variation icon TH is in special display mode 4. (Special character icon).

As shown in (53) to (55) in FIG. 58, when the variable icon TH changes to the special display mode 4 (special character icon), the background image (background a) of "mountain" for normal mode A (not shown) ) to the flash I background image (background I) for the chance zone, and a zone start effect indicating the start of the chance zone is performed. This flash I background image (background I) continues to be displayed on both the main screen and the sub screen until the zone effect ends.

In the zone start effect of the chance zone, as described above, the character images of "chance" among the plurality of character images constituting the name of "chance zone" are displayed two characters each in the order of "cha" → "su". The name image of "chance zone" is displayed after the switching display of deletion is performed.

On the main screen, the characters "cha" are zoomed in so that they are gradually enlarged and pushed toward the front side of the screen, and as shown in FIG. It is erased when the display size is expanded. Immediately after that, the characters "nsu" are zoomed in so as to gradually expand and rush toward the front of the screen, and as shown in FIG. 58 (54), the entire main screen It is erased when the enlarged display size is reached.

On the main screen and the sub-screens on the left and right, immediately after the character "su" is deleted, the character string "chance zone" is zoomed in as it gradually expands from the back side of the screen toward the front side and rushes toward you. , as shown in FIG. 58(55), the main screen and the left and right sub-screens are displayed in an enlarged display size.

A common effect sound is output from the voice output device 9 every time the character image of "chance" is zoomed and displayed in turn two characters at a time, and a voice sound is output when "chance zone" is displayed. For example, when the character image "cha" is displayed, the sound effect "den♪" is output, and next, when the character image "su" is displayed, the sound effect A sound is output. Then, the voice sound of "Chance Zone♪" is output at the timing when the name image of "Chance Zone" is displayed.

It should be noted that a different sound effect from the previously output sound effect may be output each time the character image of "chance" is zoomed in order by two characters. For example, when the character image "cha" is displayed, the sound effect "den♪" is output. A sound is output. Then, the voice sound of "Chance Zone♪" is output at the timing when the name image of "Chance Zone" is displayed.

It should be noted that a voice sound may be output each time the character image of "Chance" is zoomed in order by two characters. For example, when the character image "cha" is displayed, the voice sound "cha" is output, and then when the character image "su" is displayed, the voice sound "su" is output. output. Then, the voice sound of "Chance Zone♪" is output at the timing when the name image of "Chance Zone" is displayed.

Each time the character image of "chance" is zoomed in order by two characters, the lamps of the board lighting device 23 and the frame lighting device 27 light up in a common emission color. For example, the lamp repeatedly blinks blue at high speed when the character image "cha" is displayed, and then repeatedly blinks blue at high speed when the character image "su" is displayed. . Then, the lamp lights up in red at the timing when the name image of "chance zone" is displayed.

It should be noted that the character image of "chance" may be illuminated in a different color every time two characters are zoomed in order. For example, the lamp lights up in blue when the character image of "cha" is displayed, and then lights up in red when the character image of "su" is displayed. Then, the lamp changes from blue lighting to red lighting in accordance with the timing when the name image of "chance zone" is displayed.

As described above, in the zone start effect, the two characters of "Chance" constituting the name of "Chance Zone" are zoomed to strongly impress the player. A visually appealing production effect can be produced.

Furthermore, the name image of "chance zone" is displayed with a strong impact due to the synergistic effect of the voice output and the light emission of the lamp, which are executed each time two characters of "chance" are zoomed and displayed. A dramatic and visually appealing production effect can be produced.

As shown in FIG. 58 (56), after the zone start effect is performed, a band display image TE indicating that the chance zone is in progress is displayed on the left side of the screen over the main screen and the left and right sub-screens. It is displayed so as to flow from to the right, and is displayed in a display color that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit.

A normal ready-to-win effect is performed in the zone effect, and a flame effect image is displayed around the effect pattern 16a in the central area during the normal reach effect, and a decorative pattern (dog) among the left and right effect patterns 16a of the temporary stop display. performs a predetermined performance action (for example, the dog's ears are changed from drooping to standing) to suggest that there is a possibility of developing into SP reach or SPSP reach.

As shown in FIG. 58(57), after the suggestive effect is performed, a predetermined transition effect is performed in which the screen turns black, and as shown in FIG. Dog)" moves to the display area near the left and right upper ends, and only the number pattern (identification part) of "2" whose display size is reduced as the production pattern 16a is displayed. to develop.

As shown in FIG. 59 (59), when it develops into SPSP ready-to-win, a mission effect is performed as the SPSP ready-to-win effect in which a character related to a predetermined motif searches for a treasure. As shown in FIG. 59 (60), if the treasure cannot be found after a predetermined period of time has passed since the mission effect was started, the effect of the mission failure is reported (failure determination effect). After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (61), the left and right number patterns of "2" and the number pattern of "3" which is enlarged in the central area more than the left and right number patterns of "2" are temporarily stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 59 (62), the display state is switched to "2 (dog), 3 (rabbit), 2 (dog)" and temporarily stopped at a predetermined stop position, and then as shown in FIG. 59 (63). At the same time, the combination display mode "2 (dog), 3 (rabbit), 2 (dog)" indicating reach-losing is fixed and stopped, and the special pattern TZ is stopped and displayed in the combination display mode of "232". After the pattern confirmation period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. ' face is enlarged, and a variation start suggestion performance HS is performed in which the eyes of 'dog, rabbit, dog' change, and the variable display of the special symbol TZ is started. As shown in FIG. 59 (65), three performance symbols 16a are variably displayed.

(Production example of variable production in which zone production is executed in variable mode)
FIG. 60 and FIG. 61 show specific examples of variable effects in which zone effects are performed in the variable probability mode.

As shown in FIG. 60 (70), after the 4R probability variable jackpot game ends, the character string of "cutting RUSH rush" to inform that it enters the probability variable mode corresponding to the high probability time-saving gaming state and behind the character string A back light flash image is displayed, and a right-handed image is displayed to prompt the player to shoot the game ball toward the right side area 4a2 of the game area 4a. It is stopped and displayed in the display mode.

After entering the variable probability mode, the game ball continuously wins the second starting port 11a, two second pending icons are displayed in the second pending icon display area 16c, and the second pending number display area 16f shows the pending number " 2” is displayed and the reserved number “0” is displayed in the first reserved number display area 16e, and although illustration is omitted, the combination display mode “5 (koala) 5 (koala) 5 ( Koala)” is displayed, the variable display of the effect symbol 16a is started, and the variable display of the special symbol TZ is also started.

In addition, in the probability variable mode, the fluctuation start suggestion production HS that suggests the start of fluctuation of the production pattern 16a shown in FIG. 53 (2) or FIG. HS may be performed. When the fluctuation start suggesting effect HS is performed, for example, the number symbols of the effect symbol 16a that are displayed as fixed and stopped may be illuminated. In this case, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the big win of the variation by the luminescent color of the number pattern. For example, the degree of expectation for a big win increases in the order of blue<green<red<gold.

The display mode of the production pattern 16a in the variable probability mode is different from the display mode of the production pattern 16a in the normal mode (composed of number patterns and character patterns). In the variable probability mode of slash RUSH shown in FIG. 60, the production pattern 16a is composed of a decoration part of frame display and an identification part of number patterns "1" to "9".

As shown in FIG. 60 (71), the three production patterns 16a are displayed in a short period of time (approximately 2.0 seconds), after which three production patterns 16a are displayed as shown in FIG. are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously in the combination display mode "6 (frame) 3 (frame) 2 (frame)" indicating normal failure, and then fixed stop display is performed, and the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed in the combination display mode of "632". be. In addition, the pattern confirmation period during which the production pattern 16a is fixed and stopped in the variable probability mode and the time saving mode is set to the same time (for example, 0.5 seconds) regardless of the type of variation production pattern to be executed and the judgment result of the jackpot. ing.

As shown in FIG. 60 (73), when the pattern fixing period elapses, the variable display of the three production patterns 16a is started, and the variable start time notice production is performed in which the movable production member 17B at the standby position moves to the advanced position. . Next, as shown in FIG. 60 (74), the background image for the variable probability mode (not shown) is switched to the background image for the hot zone, and a zone start effect indicating that the hot zone is starting is performed. . The background image for the intense heat zone continues to be displayed on both the main screen and the sub screen until the zone production ends.

In the zone start effect of the Gekietsu Zone, the character images of "Gekietsu" out of the multiple character images that make up the name of "Gekietsu Zone" are displayed one by one in order on the main screen and the left and right sub screens. The character string "Gekietsu Zone", which indicates the entire zone name, is zoomed in from the back side of the screen to the front side while gradually expanding and rushing toward the main screen and the left and right sub screens. displayed in an enlarged display size over the entire area.
In addition, in the variable probability mode (time saving mode), like the normal mode, a zone start effect may be performed in which a name image is displayed after a plurality of character images are displayed in a predetermined order.
Specifically, among the multiple character images that make up the name of "Gekietsu Zone", the character image of "Gekiketsu" will be displayed and erased one by one in the order of "Geki" → "Heat". After going, display the name image of "Extreme heat zone".

In addition, in accordance with the timing when the name image of "Geketsu Zone" is displayed, the voice sound of "Geketsu Zone♪" is output from the voice output device 9, and the timing when the name image of "Geketsu Zone" is displayed. At the same time, the lamps of the board illumination device 23 and the frame illumination device 27 are lit in red.

As shown in FIG. 60 (75), after the zone start effect, the band display image TE of "in the extreme heat zone" indicating that the extreme heat zone is in progress on the left and right sub-screens flows from top to bottom. , and is displayed in red, which suggests that the expectation of a big hit is high. In addition, "7 (frame)" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left area of the main screen. When "7 (frame)" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right area of the main screen, and the left and right performance symbols 16a are aligned with the same symbols, normal ready-to-win performance is performed.

As shown in FIG. 60 (77), when a predetermined moving effect is performed in which the main screen turns black during the normal ready-to-win effect, the intense heat zone effect ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (78), the left and right "7 (frames)" temporarily stopped and displayed move to the display area near the left and right upper ends, and the display size of "7 (frame)" is reduced as the production pattern 16a. '' (identification part) is displayed, it develops into either SP reach or SPSP reach. Incidentally, even if the predetermined transition effect is performed, the intense heat zone effect may be continued until the SP reach or SPSP reach ends.

As shown in FIG. 61 (79), when it develops into SPSP ready-to-win, for example, a roulette marked with "A", "B" and "C" as an SPSP ready-to-win effect rotates in the illustrated K direction, and "A , 'B' and 'C' are selected. In this roulette effect, when "A" is selected, a success effect is produced, and when "B" or "C" is selected, a failure effect is produced.

After the roulette starts to rotate, the words "Stop at A!" In addition, an operation prompting image showing a dialogue character image prompting the operation of the effect button 6a and a gauge image indicating the operation effective period of the effect button 6a is displayed, and the effect button 6a is displayed in red according to the operation prompting image. Light is emitted, and the lamps of the frame lighting device 27 and the board lighting device 23 are lit in a predetermined lighting pattern for a predetermined time.

When the production button 6a is operated within the operation definite period, a vibration production is performed in which the production button 6a vibrates in conjunction with the operation of the production button 6a, and "A" is stopped and displayed on the upper end side of the roulette wheel. As shown in 61 (81), the movable production member 17C at the standby position moves to the advanced position in a rainbow-colored lighting state, and a production sound ("Boom!") is output in accordance with the movement of the movable production member 17C. At the same time, a character image of "Success" and a backlight flash image are displayed from behind the character image.

As shown in FIG. 61 (82), the number pattern of "777" is temporarily stopped and displayed in a highlighted display state enlarged to a display size protruding from the main screen, suggesting that it is a probability variable jackpot. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 61 (83), after the production pattern 16a of "7 (frame) 7 (frame) 7 (frame)" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal display size, the display of FIG. As shown, the effect symbol 16a of "7 (frame) 7 (frame) 7 (frame)" is fixed and stopped, and the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed at "777", and the variation icon TH is erased. . The effect pattern 16a of "7 (frame) 7 (frame) 7 (frame)" continues to be displayed until the pattern fixing period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses.

As shown in FIG. 61 (85) to (87), after the pattern confirmation period has elapsed, a plurality of character images of "SUPER" are included among the plurality of character images constituting the name of "SUPERBONUS" indicating that the 10R probability variable jackpot. After switching between display and erasure for each character, a name image of "SUPERBONUS" is displayed to notify the player of the 10R probability variable jackpot.

In the main screen and the left and right sub-screens, the characters "SU" are zoomed in so that they are gradually enlarged and pushed toward the front side of the screen, and as shown in FIG. When the display size is enlarged so that it protrudes from the screen, it is erased. Immediately after that, the characters "PER" are zoomed in so as to gradually expand and rush toward the front of the screen, and as shown in FIG. It is erased when the enlarged display size is reached.

On the main screen and the left and right sub-screens, immediately after the characters "PER" are erased, the character string "SUPERBONUS" is zoomed in and displayed as if it were gradually expanding and surging toward the front of the screen, As shown in FIG. 61 (87), the main screen and the left and right sub-screens are displayed in an enlarged display size.

Also, every time the character image of "SUPER" is zoomed and displayed in turn by a plurality of characters, a common sound effect is output from the voice output device 9, and a voice sound is output when "SUPERBONUS" is displayed. For example, the sound effect of "Fan♪" is output at the timing when the character image "SU" is displayed, and then the sound effect "Fan♪" is output at the timing when the character image "PER" is displayed. A sound is output. Then, the voice sound of "SUPER BONUS♪" is output in synchronization with the timing when the name image of "SUPERBONUS" is displayed.

It should be noted that a different sound effect from the previously output sound effect may be output each time the character image of "SUPER" is successively zoomed and displayed by a plurality of characters. For example, the sound effect of "Fan♪" is output at the timing when the character image "SU" is displayed. A sound effect is output. Then, the voice sound of "SUPER BONUS♪" is output in synchronization with the timing when the name image of "SUPERBONUS" is displayed.

A voice sound may be output each time the character image of "SUPER" is zoomed and displayed in order. For example, the voice sound of "su" is output at the timing when the characters "SU" are displayed, and then the voice sound "per" is output at the timing when the characters "PER" are displayed. be. Then, the voice sound of "SUPER BONUS♪" is output in synchronization with the timing when the name image of "SUPERBONUS" is displayed.

Further, the lamps of the board lighting device 23 and the frame lighting device 27 light up/blink in the same color each time the character image of "SUPER" is zoomed and displayed in sequence. For example, the lamp repeatedly blinks in rainbow color at high speed when the character image of "SU" is displayed, and then blinks in rainbow color at high speed when the character image of "PER" is displayed. repeat. Then, the lamp lights up in rainbow colors at the timing when the name image of "SUPERBONUS" is displayed.

Thus, in the probability variation mode, in the same way as when the probability variation jackpot is won in the normal mode, a plurality of character images indicating the characters constituting the bonus name indicating the probability variation jackpot are displayed in a predetermined order, and then the Since the name image showing the entirety of the name of the bonus is displayed, the character image showing the probability variable jackpot is emphasized and the highlighted display is performed to make a strong impression on the player. A visually appealing production effect can be produced.

Further, the name image is displayed in a state of giving a strong impact to the player by sound output and lamp light emission executed each time a plurality of character images are zoomed and displayed, so that a dramatic and visually appealing production effect can be achieved. It is possible to amplify the player's joy of winning the jackpot and heighten the feeling of exhilaration to the climax.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, it is determined to execute the zone production by the production lottery during the execution of the SP reach or SPSP reach fluctuation production in any of the modes A to C of the normal modes. In addition, the zone effect is executed when the pseudo-continuous effect or the variable icon change effect is performed.
A zone start effect indicating the start of the zone effect can be executed when starting the zone effect, and in the zone start effect, a plurality of character images indicating characters forming the name of the zone are displayed in a predetermined order. - A name image showing the entire name of the zone is displayed after the deletion switching display is displayed.

When a plurality of character images are displayed in a predetermined order, the character images are zoomed in such that they are gradually enlarged one by one or two characters at a time from the back side of the screen toward the front side, and the name The image is zoomed in so that the image is gradually enlarged from the back side to the front side of the screen and is pushed toward the viewer.

In addition, even in the time saving mode and the variable probability mode, the zone start effect can be executed when starting the zone effect. In the zone start effect, a name image showing the entire name of the zone is displayed without displaying a plurality of character images showing characters forming the name of the zone in a predetermined order. It is also possible to display a plurality of character images representing characters constituting the name of the zone in a predetermined order, and then display the name image representing the entire name of the zone.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the presence or absence of execution of the zone effect is determined based on the lottery result of the effect lottery and the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect. There are cases where the start effect is not executed and zone effects are executed. In addition, the zone production is not executed in the fluctuation production of normal loss and the fluctuation of normal reach loss. In addition, it is also possible to execute the zone effect even with the fluctuation of the normal reach loss.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for big wins is higher in the variable effect of losing in which the zone effect is executed than in the variable effect of losing in which the zone effect is not executed.
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the zone production can be executed in any production mode of the normal mode, the time saving mode and the probability variable mode, but the zone production of executing the zone start production is performed in the normal mode, and the time saving mode is performed. And in the probability variable mode, a zone effect is performed without executing the zone start effect.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the zone start effect is performed after a plurality of character images indicating characters constituting the name of the zone effect are displayed in a predetermined order on the image display devices 16, 18A, and 18B. A name image showing the entirety of the name is displayed, and the character image and name image displayed in the zone start effect are displayed in a size larger than the display size of the number pattern of the one effect pattern 16a.

In the zone start presentation, a common sound effect is output from the audio output device 9 in response to the display of the character image, a voice sound is output in response to the display of the name image, and the lighting device 23 for the board and the lighting device 23 for the frame are output. The lamp of the illumination device 27 blinks in any one of a plurality of luminescent colors corresponding to the display of the character image, and lights in any of a plurality of luminescent colors in response to the display of the name image.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a jackpot type notification effect for notifying the jackpot type is executed when a jackpot game is performed. When notifying that it is a variable probability jackpot, a plurality of character images showing characters constituting the name corresponding to the variable probability jackpot are displayed in a predetermined order, and then a name image showing the entire name of the variable probability jackpot is displayed. When announcing a normal jackpot, a name indicating the entire name of the normal jackpot is displayed without displaying a plurality of character images representing characters constituting the name corresponding to the normal jackpot in a predetermined order. An image is displayed.
Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a zone start effect and a jackpot type notification effect having effects that visually appeal to the player, so that the interest in the game can be improved. It becomes possible.

(1) In this embodiment, the zone effect (zone start effect) and the jackpot type notification effect are displayed on the main screen and the second image of the first image display device 16. Although it was displayed over the sub-screens of the display devices 18A and 18B, it is displayed only on the main screen of the first image display device 16 (that is, it is not displayed on the sub-screens of the second image display devices 18A and 18B). good too. In the zone start effect, each of the plurality of character images and the name image are zoom-displayed on the main screen, and the band display, zone background image, etc. during the zone effect are displayed only on the main screen. It should be noted that the effect display of the zone start effect and the jackpot type notification effect similar to those described above is also performed on the main screen for a pachinko game machine having only the first image display device.

(2) In the present embodiment, the performance mode of the jackpot type notification differs between the variable probability jackpot and the normal jackpot, but in the case of the normal jackpot as well as the variable probability jackpot, the characters constituting the name corresponding to the normal jackpot are shown. After a plurality of character images are displayed in a predetermined order, the name image showing the entire name of the normal jackpot may be displayed.

(3) In this embodiment, one zone effect (for example, zone Y) corresponding to one effect mode (for example, mode C) is provided, but a plurality of types corresponding to one effect mode (for example, mode C) zone effects (for example, zone Y1, zone Y2, . . . ) may be provided. In this case, the player can select one zone performance from a plurality of types of zone performances by lottery or by the player.

(4) In the present embodiment, the zone production is executed on the condition that it is decided to execute the zone production by production lottery in the variable production of SP reach or SPSP reach, and the specific production is executed. (Production time) or more (for example, 13.5 seconds or more), it is decided to execute the zone production by the production lottery and the specific production is executed, or the production lottery regardless of whether or not the specific production is executed. The zone performance may be executed on condition that it is determined to execute the zone performance by.

(5) The present embodiment is not limited to a pachinko game machine, but can also be used for a reel-type game machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for a Jankyu game machine and an arrange ball game machine.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative 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 all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

1 game machine 9 audio output device 16 first image display device 18A, 18B second image display device 23 board lighting device 27 frame lighting device 130 effect control board 130m effect control unit

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game based on the establishment of the starting condition;
Symbol variation control means capable of controlling variation display of symbols based on the determination result of the determination means;
a game state control means capable of controlling a normal game state or a specific game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect based on the determination result of the determination means;
an image display means capable of displaying an image;
and an audio output means capable of outputting a predetermined audio,
The symbol variation control means is
The variable display of symbols in the specific game state can be controlled so that the variation time is relatively shorter than the variable display of symbols in the normal game state,
The production executing means is
Even when the normal game state is controlled, even when the specific game state is controlled,
Based on the determination result of the determination means, it is possible to execute a notification effect for notifying information about a special game,
It is possible to execute a symbol variation effect according to the symbol variation display by the symbol variation control means in one of the plurality of types of effect modes,
When executing the pattern variation production in the specific production mode, it is possible to execute a prior suggestion production that suggests in advance that the specific production mode will be executed,
After execution of the prior suggestion effect, when starting the specific effect mode, it is possible to execute a specific effect mode start effect indicating the start of the specific effect mode,
The specific effect mode start effect executed during the normal game state is
A plurality of character images representing characters constituting the name of the specific effect mode are displayed in a predetermined order on the image display means, and the voice output means outputs a common character image each time the character images are displayed in the predetermined order. After that, a name image showing the entire name of the specific effect mode is displayed on the image display means, and the first sound is output from the sound output means in response to the display of the name image. is an effect in which a second sound corresponding to the name of the specific effect mode is output without outputting the first sound,
The specific effect mode start effect executed during the specific game state is
This is an effect in which a name image showing the entire name of the specific effect mode is displayed without displaying a plurality of character images representing characters forming the name of the specific effect mode on the image display means in a predetermined order. A gaming machine characterized by:

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