JP7278006B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

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

In such a game machine, the image display means variably displays the performance symbols according to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns so as to correspond to the variable display of the special symbols, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. There is a thing (for example, see patent document 1).

JP 2015-077287 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the variable presentation, and there is a problem that the game lacks interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game in view of the above-described problems.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a determination means (main control board 110) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player, and a variation according to the determination result of the determination means. A production control means (production control board 120) for executing production in the production means is provided, and the production control means can execute the variable production using a plurality of images (various production patterns, various production images). and executing an operation effect (for example, a line announcement effect) that makes the player expect in response to the operation of the operation means operable by the player during the effective period that occurs during the execution of the variable effect. is possible, and the plurality of images include a plurality of performance symbols that are variably displayed in the variable performance, and a performance image (background image, character, etc.) displayed during the variable display of the performance symbols. , The production pattern includes identification character information (numbers, alphabets) as one of its constituent elements, and the production control means enables a ready-to-win production in the variable production, and when the ready-to-win production ends It is possible to display a specific image (an eye-catching image), and a combination of the plurality of effect patterns consisting of a combination of predetermined identification character information (for example, "343") displayed before displaying the specific image. is displayed even after the display of the specific image is finished , and the number of constituent elements of the plurality of production patterns can be changed, and a predetermined production image (predetermined character, etc.), it is possible not to display the predetermined effect image after the display of the specific image is finished , and before the display of the specific image, the operation It is possible to generate the effective period related to the effect, and it is possible to limit generation of the effective period related to the operation effect while the specific image is being displayed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the big-hit determination table of a big-hit lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a special design determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a setting data table at the time of a jackpot game completion. It is a diagram showing an example of a special electric accessary product operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special winning opening opening mode determination table. It is a diagram showing an example of a special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time-saving gaming state. It is a diagram showing an example of a special figure variation pattern determination table in the time-saving gaming state. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of the jackpot lottery in a non-time-saving game state. It is a diagram showing an example of a prior determination table of the jackpot lottery in the time-saving gaming state. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding a normal design and a starting movable piece. 4 is a diagram showing an example of various storage areas of a main RAM; FIG. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control processing in a main control board. It is a diagram showing a special symbol storage determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a diagram showing a special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special design stop processing in a main control board. It is a diagram showing a jackpot game process in the main control board. It is a diagram showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal figure normal electric control processing in a main control board. It is a diagram showing normal symbol variation processing in the main control board. It is a diagram showing an auxiliary game process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in a production|presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a production|presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (1) in a production|presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (2) in a production|presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of starting opening winning a prize in the production|presentation control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a continuation notice effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the chance eye announcement production|presentation scenario determination process in an production|presentation control part. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a chance announcement effect scenario determination table; It is a figure which shows the effect announcement production|presentation scenario determination process in an production|presentation control part. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an effect announcement presentation scenario determination table; It is a figure which shows the icon change production|presentation determination processing in a production|presentation control part. It is a figure which shows an example of an icon final display mode determination table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a change scenario determination table; FIG. It is a figure which shows the 1st production|presentation mode determination processing in a production|presentation control part. (a) is a figure which shows an example of a production|presentation mode determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a production|presentation mode change image determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation|variation production|presentation pattern determination process in a production|presentation control part. It is a diagram showing an example of a variable production pattern determination table for normal game state (production modes A to C). It is a diagram showing an example of a variable production pattern determination table for high probability time-saving gaming state (production mode D). It is a figure which shows the ventilation production|presentation pattern determination process in a production|presentation control part. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a blowing effect pattern determination table 1, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a blowing effect pattern determination table 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the dialog announcement effect pattern decision processing in the effect control part. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a dialog announcement effect pattern determination table; It is a figure which shows the main process in an integrated control part. (a) is a diagram showing command reception interrupt processing in the integrated control unit, and (b) is a diagram showing V-blank interrupt processing in the integrated control unit. It is a figure which shows the sound volume adjustment process in an integrated control part. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of each fluctuation production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the production example of the variable production|presentation which normal reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the variable production|presentation which normal reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the variable production|presentation which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the variable production|presentation which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the variable production|presentation which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the variable production|presentation which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the variable production|presentation which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the production example of the variable production|presentation which SPSP reach is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a production|presentation when the production|presentation mode is changed. It is a figure which shows the example of a production|presentation when power failure generate|occur|produces during fluctuation|variation production|presentation. It is a diagram showing an example of the effect when the symbol confirmation command could not be received normally during the variable effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation of the fluctuation production|presentation in a high probability time-saving game state (production mode D). FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modified example of an eye-catching image; It is a figure which shows the production example of a restoration failure production|presentation.

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

(Configuration of game machine 1)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 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.

The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game arcade, and a glass frame 50 rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls 200 flow down is formed.

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

The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and performs sound effects. Further, the frame lighting devices 34b are provided at a plurality of positions so as to perform illumination effects by changing the irradiation direction and emission color of light from each lamp.

The effect button 35 is provided with a effect button detection switch 35a (see FIG. 3), and when the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed in response to this operation. . Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36b (see FIG. 3) so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1. FIG.
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be vertically movable by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 3).

Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 that shoots game balls toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a tray 40 that stores a plurality of game balls. , and has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down in the direction of the operating handle 3.例文帳に追加A receiving port for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the receiving tray 40, and the game ball received in this receiving port is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b (see FIG. 3). , game balls are fed one by one to the ball feeding opening 41 (not shown) provided on the back surface of the glass frame 50 .

Then, the game ball sent to the ball feeding opening 41 is moved downward by the shooting rail 42 (not shown) having a downward slope toward the hitting member 4c (not shown). Guided to the edge. A stopping stopper 43 (not shown) for stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 , and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is placed on the launch rail 42 . One game ball is stopped at the end of the downward slope.

When the player touches the operating handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 3) provided inside the operating handle 3 detects contact between the operating handle 3 and the player. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operating handle 3, the shooting volume 3b directly connected to the operating handle 3 also rotates, the shooting volume 3b adjusts the shooting intensity of the game ball, and the game ball is shot with the adjusted shooting intensity. The driving member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a rotates. By rotating the hitting member 4c, the game ball stored at the downwardly inclined end portion of the shooting rail 42 is hit by the hitting member 4c, and the game ball is shot to the game area 6.例文帳に追加

The game ball shot as described above rises from the shooting rail 42 between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, reaches the game area 6, and then freely falls within the game area 6. do. At this time, the game balls fall unpredictably due to a plurality of nails and pinwheels provided in the game area 6.例文帳に追加

Further, at the front end portion of the operating handle 3, a blower port (not shown) is formed to serve as a blowout port for air blown out from a blower device 3c (see FIG. 3), which will be described later.

A blower 3c is provided on the back side of the glass frame 50 at a position corresponding to the operation handle 3 to send out wind (air) through the inside of the operation handle 3 and the blower port. By activating a blower motor 3d (not shown) provided in the blower device 3c, it is possible to execute a blowing effect in which wind (air) is sent out in a predetermined manner toward the hand of the player who operates the operating handle 3. It is possible.

In the lower left part of the game area 6, a game ball launched (so-called left-handed) toward the left area of the game area 6 can win (enter the ball), and can be launched toward the right area of the game area 6. (So-called right-handed) game balls are not allowed to enter three general prize-winning openings 12 are provided, and right-handed game balls can win (entrance) at the lower right side of the game area 6. There is provided one general winning hole 12 in which left-handed game balls cannot win.

Here, each general winning hole 12 is provided with a general winning hole detection switch 12a (see FIG. 3) for detecting winning of a game ball (entering a ball). Then, when it is detected that the game balls have entered the general winning hole 12, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 10 game balls) are paid out from a payout device for paying out the game balls. .

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

The second starting port 15 includes a starting movable piece 15b and a starting port opening/closing solenoid 15c that constitute a normal electric accessory (starting port opening and closing device) for facilitating the winning of game balls to the second starting port 15. A closed state (closed mode) in which the starting movable piece 15b stands vertically by the operation of the starting port opening/closing solenoid 15c (see FIG. 3) to restrict the entry of game balls into the second starting port 15. , and the start movable piece 15b is tilted to be converted to an open state (open mode) in which the winning of the game ball to the second start port 15 is allowed. When the second starting port 15 is in the open state, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 15, so the game ball to the second starting port 15 is more likely to reach the second starting port 15 than when it is in the closed state. winning opportunities (winning ratio) will increase.

Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of the game ball (entrance), and the second start port 15 is provided with a game ball. A second starting opening detection switch 15a (see FIG. 3) is provided for detecting the winning (entering the ball). When the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 is detected, a random value for judging a big hit is obtained for performing a "big hit lottery (judgment of a big win)" to be described later.

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

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

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

Here, the normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a (see FIG. 3) for detecting passage (entry) of a game ball. Then, when the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, a random value for hit determination is acquired for performing a "hit lottery (hit determination)" described later.

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

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

The large winning opening 16 includes a large winning opening opening/closing door 16b constituting a special electric accessory (large winning opening opening/closing device) for facilitating entry of game balls into the large winning opening 16, and a large winning opening opening/closing solenoid. 16c, and a closed state (closed mode) in which the large winning opening opening/closing door 16b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the large winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c and restricts the entry of game balls into the large winning opening 16; The winning opening opening/closing door 16b is tilted and controlled to be converted to an open state (open mode) in which the winning of a game ball to the big winning opening 16 is permitted. When the large winning opening 16 is open, the large winning opening opening/closing door 16b functions as a receiving tray for guiding the game balls to the large winning opening 16, so that the number of game balls to the large winning opening 16 is greater than when the large winning opening 16 is closed. The chance of winning a prize (ratio of winning a prize) increases.

Here, the big winning hole 16 is provided with a big winning hole detection switch 16a for detecting the winning of a game ball (entering a ball). Then, when the winning of game balls into the big winning hole 16 is detected, a preset number of prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.
In addition, in the present embodiment, only one big winning opening is provided, but two may be provided.

At the bottom of the game area 6, game balls that did not win (enter) any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, and the big winning opening 16 are out of the game area. An out port 11 is provided for discharging to.

Outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, there are a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol reservation display device 23, and a second special symbol. A first game information display device 19 consisting of a reservation display 24, a normal symbol reservation display 25, and a right-handed display 26 is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

In the "jackpot game", the round game in which the big winning opening 16 (first special electric role) is opened is performed by operating the role continuous actuating device for continuously operating the special electric role. Repeat a number of times (eg, 4 times or 16 times).

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

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

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

In addition, when the first reservation is one, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol reservation display 23 is lit, and when the first reservation is two, the leftmost end of the first special symbol reservation display 23 , two LEDs light up. Also, when there are three first reservations, the three LEDs from the leftmost end of the first special symbol reservation display 23 flash and the LED on the right lights up, and when there are four first reservations, the first Four LEDs from the leftmost end of the special symbol holding display 23 are lit. Also, in the second special symbol reservation display 24, the number of reservations of the second reservation is displayed in the same manner as described above.

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

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

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

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

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

The right-handed display 26 is composed of one LED, and during the jackpot state (special game state) and during the time-saving game state, the game ball can be shot toward the area on the right side of the game area 6 (so-called right-handed display). ), and the LED lights up during the jackpot state (special game state) and the time-saving game state.

In addition, on the lower left game board 2 inside the game area 6 of the game board 2, there are a first special symbol sub-display 27a, a second special symbol sub-display 27b, a normal symbol sub-display 27c, A second game information display device 27 comprising a first special symbol reservation sub-display 27d, a second special symbol reservation sub-display 27e, a normal symbol reservation sub-display 27f, and a right-handed sub-display 27g is provided. ing.

The first special symbol sub-display device 27a displays (notifies) the result of the special game determination (first special symbol jackpot determination) performed based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 (entering the ball). is a variable display, and the second special symbol sub-display 27b is the result of a special game determination (second special symbol jackpot determination) performed based on the winning of the game ball (entering the ball) to the second start port 15 is a variable display for displaying (notifying), and the normal symbol sub-display 27c is an auxiliary game determination (normal symbol hit determination) performed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal figure gate 13 (entering ball) It is a variable display for displaying (announcing) the result of

The first special symbol sub-display device 27a and the second special symbol sub-display device 27b are each composed of one LED, and the LED of the corresponding display device flashes at predetermined intervals in the variable display of each special symbol. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is lit or extinguished in a manner indicating the result of each jackpot lottery (jackpot mode or losing mode).

The timing of start of fluctuation and the timing of stop of fluctuation of the first special symbol sub-display device 27a (second special symbol sub-display device 27b) are the same as the timing of start of fluctuation of the effect symbol 38 displayed on the image display device 31, which will be described later. Synchronized with the fluctuation stop timing.

In addition, the first special symbol sub-display 27a (second special symbol sub-display 27b) displays only whether or not the big win lottery result is a big win when the special symbols are stopped and displayed. Like the special symbol display device 20 (second special symbol display device 21), it may be composed of a plurality of LEDs to display the type of special symbol as a result of the jackpot lottery.

The normal symbol sub-display 27c is composed of one LED, and the LED blinks at predetermined intervals in the normal symbol variation display. Then, when the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the LED is lit or extinguished in a manner (hitting manner or losing manner) indicating the result of the winning lottery.

Incidentally, when the normal symbol sub-display 27c stops displaying the normal symbol, it only displays whether or not the result of the winning lottery is a win or not, but like the normal symbol display 22, it is composed of a plurality of LEDs. As a result of the jackpot lottery, the types of normal symbols may also be displayed.

The first special symbol reservation sub-display 27d (second special symbol reservation sub-display 27e) is composed of a plurality of LEDs in the same manner as the above-described first special symbol reservation display 23 (second special symbol reservation display 24). and the number of rights (first reservation) for performing the jackpot lottery (variation display of the first special symbol) of the first special symbol which is stored when the game ball wins (enters) the first starting port 14 , and lights up or flashes in a manner indicating the number of first reservations. It should be noted that although up to four first reservations are stored, the number may be less or more than four.

Specifically, when there is one first reservation, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol reservation sub-display 27d (second special symbol reservation sub-display 27e) lights up, and when there are two first reservations. , two LEDs of the first special symbol reservation sub-display 27d (second special symbol reservation sub-display 27e) light up. In addition, when there are three first reservations, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol reservation sub-display 27d (second special symbol reservation sub-display 27e) flashes and the LED on the right lights up, and the first reservation is four, the two LEDs of the first special symbol reservation sub-display 27d (second special symbol reservation sub-display 27e) blink.
In addition, the display (lighting, blinking) timing and erasing (extinguishing) timing of the first special symbol reservation sub-display 27d (second special symbol reservation sub-display 27e) are the reservation icon displayed on the image display device 31, which will be described later. are synchronized with the display timing and erasure timing of the

In the following description, the holding number display displayed on the first special symbol holding sub-display 27d and the second special symbol holding sub-display 27e is referred to as "lamp holding".

The normal symbol reservation sub-display 27f is composed of a plurality of LEDs in the same manner as the above-described normal symbol reservation display 25, and the normal symbol hit stored when the game ball wins (enters) the normal symbol gate 13 It is for displaying the number of rights (normal pattern reservation) for lottery (variable display of normal patterns), and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of normal pattern reservations. It should be noted that the maximum number of normal pattern reservations is stored up to four, but it may be less than or more than four.

Specifically, when there is one normal pattern reservation, the LED on the left side of the normal pattern reservation sub-display 27f lights up, and when there are two normal pattern reservations, the two of the normal pattern reservation sub-display 27f The LED lights up. Also, when there are three normal pattern reservations, the LED on the left side of the normal pattern reservation sub-display 27f blinks and the LED on the right side lights up, and when there are four normal pattern reservations, the normal pattern reservation sub-display. The two LEDs at 27f flash.

The right-handed sub-display 27g is composed of one LED like the right-handed display 26 described above, and is for prompting so-called right-handed players.
It should be noted that the right-handed sub-display 27g is marked with "Right-handed" as shown in FIG. It is in a form that is easy to recognize.

Also, in the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

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

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

In the normal game state, which will be described later, the effect pattern 38 is composed of, for example, a number part showing numbers from "1" to "8" and a character part (see FIGS. 56 to 69), and is highly probable. In the time-saving game state, the character part is not provided, and only the number part (for example, numbers from "1" to "9") is configured (see FIG. 67), and the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display The variable display is started in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbols executed by the device 21, and the stop display is performed in response to the stop of the variable display of the special symbols. As the number part of the effect pattern 38, patterns representing alphabets such as "A" to "F" may be used.

In the stop display of the effect pattern 38, the effect pattern 38 is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, jackpot mode) indicating the result of the special game determination (jackpot determination). The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same effect symbols 38 such as "777", and the losing mode is other modes.

Although the variable display mode of the effect pattern 38 is scrolling in the vertical direction, it may be scrolled in the horizontal direction, or may be switched on the spot or rotated (rotated). good.

In addition, during the variable display (variable effect) of the effect pattern 38, various effect images such as background images and characters, movies, and the like are displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image display according to the result of the special game determination. The display on the device 71 heightens the player's expectation for the execution of the jackpot game (special game).

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 (entering the ball), even when the game ball enters the second starting port 15 (entering the ball), the fluctuation In the production, the same kind of production patterns 38 are displayed variably or stopped. However, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and when the game ball enters the second starting port 15, different types of production patterns 38 are displayed in a variable manner or stopped. You can configure it.

Also, on the lower left side of the display section of the image display device 31, three small effect symbols 48 for informing the lottery result of the big win in the variable effect are scrolled in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this embodiment). is displayed fluctuating with .

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

It should be noted that the small effect pattern 48, unlike the effect pattern 38, does not have a character part and is composed only of a number part (for example, numbers from "1" to "9"), and the small effect pattern 48 is stopped. In the display, the small effect pattern 48 is stopped for a predetermined period of time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, big win mode, etc.) indicating the result of the big win lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect patterns 48 such as "777" or a combination of small effect patterns 48 with regularity such as "357", and the losing mode is that. It is an aspect other than this.

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

In the following description, the icons displayed in the first pending icon display area 31a and the second pending icon display area 31b are referred to as "suspended icons (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has not been information)", and the icon displayed in the variable icon display area 31c is referred to as "the variable icon (the special figure determination information that has been executed for the jackpot determination and the variable display (variable effect) is being executed. (equivalent to execution information)”.

In addition, on the lower left side of the display section of the image display device 31, among the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14, the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) has not been executed (undecided ), the first number reservation display area 31d for numerically displaying the first special symbol reservation number (U1) indicating the number of special figure determination information (U1) so that the player can easily grasp the game ball to the second start port 15 Of the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning, the player grasps the second special symbol reservation number (U2) indicating the number of special figure determination information for which the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) has not been executed (undecided) A second number holding display area 31e is provided for displaying numbers for ease of viewing.

In the following description, the number display displayed in the first number reservation display area 31d and the second number reservation display area 31e will be referred to as "number reservation".

The decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall portion erected from the game board 2 on the outer circumference thereof so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. It is

Board lighting devices 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) are provided on both the left and right sides of the decorative member 7, and above the decorative member 7, the title (model name) of the game machine "Signboard is provided, and a second decorative member 33b (effect accessory) imitating a "sword" is provided on the right side of the decorative member 7. As shown in FIG.
A starting port lighting device 34c having a plurality of lamps (such as LEDs) is provided below the first starting port 14. As shown in FIG.

The first decorative member 33a is driven by a board driving device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, and the like, and is positioned above the image display device 31 from a "first standby position" (original position). It performs a "first specific action" of moving to a "first action position" (position after movement), which is a position in front of the display device 31, and then moves upward to a "first standby position." It is possible to move up and down, such as returning to .
In addition, move to a "special action position" closer to the "first standby position" (original position) than the "first action position", and perform a "special action" that swings at the "special action position". , and then move to the "first standby position" or the "first operating position".

The second decorative member 33b is similarly driven by the board driving device 33, and is positioned on the right side of the image display device 31 with the lower side of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum. falls to the left and moves to a position in front of the image display device 31, i.e., a "second action position" (post-movement position). It is possible to perform an operation such as standing up on the right side with the lower part of the .

At least one of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b may be provided with a liquid crystal display, and at least one of the pending icon display area and the variable icon display area may be provided on the liquid crystal display. One of the liquid crystal display provided on the decorative member 33a and the liquid crystal display provided on the second decorative member 33b may be provided with the suspended icon display area and the other may be provided with the variable icon display area.

When the variable icon changes from a normal icon to a special icon, the starting port lighting device 34c can emit light in a color corresponding to the type of display mode (color) of the changed variable icon.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the back surface of the gaming machine 1 is provided with a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like. Further, the power supply board 140 is provided with a power plug 141 for supplying electric power to the game machine 1, a frame control board 180 and a power switch (not shown).

(Overall block diagram of gaming machine 1)
Next, the control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 in FIG. FIG. 3 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG.

A main control board 110 for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game (basic operation), a production control board 120 for controlling the production related to the game based on the reception of the production control command from the main control board 110, and the main control board 110 A payout control board 130 for controlling the payout of game balls based on receipt of a payout control command, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, and a power supply board 140 for supplying power to the payout control board 130 are provided.

In addition, the communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 130 is configured to be able to transmit and receive commands in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is controlled by the main control board 110. It is configured to be able to transmit commands only in one direction to the substrate 120 .

The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and the like, a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and a one-chip microcomputer equipped with an input/output port. A control unit 110m is provided.

The input/output ports of the main control unit 110m include a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a gate detection switch 13a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a starting opening opening/closing solenoid 15c, and a large winning opening detection switch. 16a, large winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c, magnetic detection switch 40a, radio wave detection switch 41a, first game information display device 19 (first special symbol display 20, second special symbol display 21, normal symbol display 22, second 1 special symbol reservation display device 23, second special symbol reservation display device 24, normal symbol reservation display device 25, right-handed display device 26), game information output terminal board 30, RAM clear switch 111a, effect control board 120, and, A payout control board 130 is connected.

The main CPU 110a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator, reads out a game control program stored in the main ROM 110b, and uses the main RAM 110c as a work area to perform arithmetic processing related to games. As a result, control processing according to detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, detection sensors, etc.), control processing for controlling various output devices (solenoids, indicators, etc.), and transmission and reception of various control commands. It performs control processing and the like for transmitting game information to the outside of the gaming machine (such as a hall computer) via the game information output terminal board 30 .

The production control board 120 is based on the reception of the production control command from the production control unit 120m and the production control unit 120m, which comprehensively controls the progress of production based on the reception of the production control command from the main control board 110. A display control unit 150 that performs control processing for audio output, and a lamp control unit 160 that performs control processing for various light emitting members (such as LEDs) and various drive sources (such as motors) based on the reception of the effect control command from the effect control unit 120m It has

The performance control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 120b that stores a performance control program, a sub RAM 120c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input/output port.

The effect button detection switch 35a and the cross button detection switch 36b are connected to the input/output ports of the effect control section 120m.

The sub CPU 120a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the effect control program stored in the sub ROM 120b, and performs arithmetic processing regarding the effect while using the sub RAM 120c 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 display control unit 150, various input devices (detection switch etc.) according to the detection signal from control processing, and control processing for controlling various output devices (lighting devices, motors, etc.).

The display control unit 150 receives a command from the effect control unit 120m, controls the image display device 31 to display a predetermined image, or controls the audio output device 32 to output a predetermined voice or sound. do.

The display control unit 150 includes an overall control unit 151 that comprehensively controls image display and audio output based on reception of an effect control command from the effect control unit 120m, and a display control command (display list) from the overall control unit 151. An image control unit 152 that controls the image display device 31 based on the reception, a CGROM 153 that stores image data and the like, and an audio control unit 154 that controls the audio output device 32 based on the reception of the audio control command from the general control unit 151. and an audio ROM 155 in which audio data and the like are stored.

The overall control unit 151 includes an overall CPU 151a that performs arithmetic processing, an overall ROM 151b that stores an overall control program, an overall RAM 151c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input to which an image control unit 152 and an audio control unit 154 are connected. It has an output port.

The supervising CPU 151a receives an operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the supervising control program stored in the supervising ROM 151b, and uses the supervising RAM 151c as a work area to perform arithmetic processing related to the effects. As a result, control processing for generating a display control command (display list) for instructing the effect image to be displayed on the image display device 31 and transmitting it to the display control unit 150, and instructing the effect sound to be output from the audio output device 32 It performs control processing and the like for generating a voice control command and transmitting it to the voice control unit 154 .

The lamp control unit 160 includes a lamp CPU 160a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 160b that stores a lamp control program, a lamp RAM 160c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input/output port.

The input/output ports of the lamp control unit 160 include the frame lighting device 34b, the button driving motor 35b, the board driving device 33, the board lighting device 34a, the starting port lighting device 34c, the blower device 3c, and the second game information. Display device 27 (first special symbol sub-display 27a, second special symbol sub-display 27b, normal symbol sub-display 27c, first special symbol reservation sub-display 27d, second special symbol reservation sub-display 27e, normal A symbol holding sub-display 27f and a right-handed sub-display 27g) are connected.

The lamp CPU 160a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 160b, and uses the lamp RAM 160c as a work area to perform arithmetic processing related to effects. As a result, the control processing of the frame lighting device 34b, the button driving motor 35b, the board driving device 33, and the board lighting device 34a is performed.

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

The payout control unit 131 includes a payout CPU 131a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 131b that stores payout programs and the like, a payout RAM 131c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input/output port, and the like.

The input/output ports of the payout control unit 131 include a door open detection switch 133, a payout motor 134 for paying out game balls from the payout device, a payout ball count detection switch 135 for detecting whether or not game balls have been paid out, And a full detection switch 136 is connected.

The payout CPU 131a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator, reads out a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 131b, and uses the payout RAM 131c as a work area to perform arithmetic processing related to the payout of game balls. Thereby, control processing for paying out game balls from the payout device 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. are performed. .

The launch control unit 132 includes a control circuit, an input/output port, and the like (not shown).
Input/output ports of the firing control unit 132 are connected to the touch sensor 3a, the firing volume 3b, the firing solenoid 4a, the ball feeding solenoid 4b, and the like.

When the shooting control unit 132 detects that the player's hand is touching the operation handle 3 by a touch signal input from the touch sensor 3a, it allows the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b to be energized. When a change in the rotation angle of the operating handle 3 is detected by a detection signal from the shooting volume 3b, the ball feeding solenoid 4b is driven and the ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the operating handle 3. The solenoid 4a is driven to shoot game balls (99.9 balls/minute).

The power supply board 140 generates a main power supply (operating power supply) necessary for the operation of the game machine from power supplied from the outside of the game machine, and the main power supply is supplied to the game machine 1 (main control board 110, effect control board 120, (Equivalent to power supply means). The power supply board 140 detects whether or not the supplied power supply voltage has decreased (occurrence of a power failure), and outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control board 110 based on the decrease in the power supply voltage (occurrence of a power failure). A disconnection detection circuit (not shown) and a backup power supply circuit (not shown) for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 at the time of power failure (power failure).

In addition, the power supply board 140 is for switching between an ON state for supplying main power to the game machine 1 (main control board 110, effect control board 120, payout control board 130 and various electronic components) and an OFF state for stopping. A power switch is provided so as to be operable by a game store clerk, and when the power switch is turned on, the supply of main power is started and the operation of the game machine 1 is started. In addition, even if the power switch is in the OFF state, the supply of backup power to the main control board 110 and the effect control section 120m is maintained.

The power interruption detection circuit monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and outputs a voltage drop detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value, thereby outputting the voltage drop detection signal. Output of the voltage drop detection signal is stopped when the power supply voltage exceeds a predetermined value.

The backup power supply circuit has a capacitor that stores electricity when the game machine is energized, and when a power failure (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor It is supplied to the 120m sub-RAM 120c. As a result, the main RAM 110c and the storage contents of the sub-RAM 120c are retained even at the time of power failure (power failure), and after recovery from the power failure (power failure), the control state of the game is changed to the state before the power failure (power failure). state can be restored.

Although backup power is not supplied to the payout control board 130, backup power may be supplied to the payout control board 130 so that the memory contents of the payout RAM 131c are retained even when the power is cut off (power outage). .

In addition, backup power is supplied to the effect control unit 120m, but if there is no need to hold the storage contents of the sub RAM 120c at the time of power failure (power failure), backup power is supplied to the effect control unit 120m. You may choose not to supply it.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 13. FIG.

(jackpot determination table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a big hit determination table. Specifically, FIG. 4(a) is a jackpot lottery jackpot determination table triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start port 14, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball. The jackpot probabilities are the same in the tables of FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b).

As shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), in the jackpot determination table, probability game states, jackpot determination random numbers, and jackpot determination results are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), and based on the current probability gaming state and the obtained random number value for jackpot determination, determines whether a "jackpot" has occurred. or "losing".

For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 4(a), two random numbers for jackpot determination, "7" and "8", are determined to be jackpots in the low-probability gaming state. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, ten random numbers for judging a big win from "7" to "16" are judged as a big win. If it is a random number value other than the above, it is determined as "losing".

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

(Special design decision table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the type of special symbols to be stopped and displayed as a result of variable display. Specifically, FIG. 5(a) is a special symbol determination table for losing, and FIG. 5(b) is a special symbol determination table for big hits.

As shown in FIG. 5( a ), the special symbol determination table for losing includes the type of the special symbol display device, and the type of the special symbol indicator, which is acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 . A random number value for determining a special symbol and a losing special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other. In addition, a plurality of losing special symbols may be associated with the special symbol determination random number so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in the case of losing.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5(b), the special symbol determination table for the big hit includes the type of the special symbol display (the type of the starting port where the game ball has won), the first starting port 14, or the second starting A special symbol determination random number obtained when a game ball enters the mouth 15 is associated with a jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data).

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 5, and determines the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random number value for special symbol determination, and the like.

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

Here, as will be described later, the game state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 6) and the jackpot game type (see FIG. 7) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data). , It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the game state after the end of the jackpot game and the type of jackpot game. Therefore, in the column of special symbols in FIG. 5(b), explanations corresponding to the types of jackpot games are additionally described.

(Setting data table at the end of jackpot game)
FIG. 6 is a setting data table at the end of the big win game for determining the game state after the end of the big win game.

As shown in FIG. 6, the setting data table at the end of the jackpot game includes stop special figure data of special symbols, game state buffer, time saving game state, time saving game number (J), probability game state, high probability It is associated with the number of games played (X).

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

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

The main CPU 110a refers to the setting data table at the end of the big hit game shown in FIG. A game state and the number of high-probability games (X) are determined.

As a feature of the setting data table at the end of the jackpot game shown in FIG. 6 in this embodiment, it is configured to determine a high probability game state until the jackpot lottery is performed 80 times after all the jackpot games are finished. .

Furthermore, as a feature of the setting data table at the end of the jackpot game shown in FIG. 6, even if the stop special pattern data of the same special pattern , It is possible to set the time-saving game flag and change the number of times of time-saving games (J).

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the big winning hole opening mode table. As will be described later, since the big winning game is executed based on this big winning opening opening mode table, it can be said that the big winning opening opening mode table indicates the type of the big winning game. In the present embodiment, the term "table" will be omitted as appropriate and described as "TBL".

As shown in FIG. 7, the special electric accessary product operation mode determination table is associated with the stop special figure data of the special symbols and the big winning opening mode table.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, and determines the big winning opening opening mode table based on the stop special figure data of the special symbol.

(Grand prize opening mode table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the structure of the big winning opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 7, and the opening and closing conditions of the big winning mouth opening/closing door 16b are determined by the big winning mouth opening mode table.

Specifically, it is a group of big winning opening mode determination tables for big winning that are referred to during a big winning game, and is composed of a first big winning table and a second big winning table.

The big winning hole opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 contains rules indicating the type of big winning hole to be opened, the maximum number of rounds played in one big winning game, and the maximum number of winnings to the big winning holes in one round. The number, the opening time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, the maximum number of openings of the big winning opening in each round game, the opening time of one big winning opening in each round game, and each One closing time of the big winning opening in the round game, the interval time until the execution of the next round game, and the ending time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a executes the first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, and executes the second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table.

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

Further, according to the second jackpot table shown in FIG. 8, the large winning opening opening/closing door 16b is operated to open and close the large winning opening 16 a plurality of times (K=3) per round ( The second jackpot game can be executed (the big winning opening 16 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). However, if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the big winning hole 16 before reaching the maximum number of openings, one round of the game ends. Then, when the 4-round game ends, the second jackpot game ends.

Thus, in the present embodiment, two types of "jackpot games (special games)" are provided: the first jackpot game in which the big win opening to be opened, the opening operation of the jackpot is different, and the second jackpot game. Therefore, players can enjoy various special games.

(Special figure variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a special figure variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the special symbols in the non-time-saving gaming state as described later, and FIG. 10 is a special symbol in the time-saving gaming state Is a diagram showing a special figure variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern (variation time, etc.).

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the special symbol variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol indicator (type of starting port), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), and a random number for reach determination. , the reserved number of special symbols (U1 or U2), the random number for special symbol variation, the variation pattern of the special symbols, and the variation time of the special symbols are associated with each other.

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

In addition, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table in the non-time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern ( 1) The variation time (T2) of the variation pattern (2) (shortened variation) is set to be shorter than the variation time (T1) of the (normal variation). For example, the variation time (T1) of variation pattern (1) (normal variation) is set to 12 seconds, and the variation time (T2) of variation pattern (2) (shortened variation) is set to 3 seconds.

In addition, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table in the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern (51 ) (normal fluctuation), the fluctuation time (T52) of the fluctuation pattern (52) (shortened fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T51) of the fluctuation pattern (52). For example, the variation time (T51) of the variation pattern (51) (normal variation) is set to 10 seconds, and the variation time (T52) of the variation pattern (52) (shortened variation) is set to 2 seconds.

As described above, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving game state than the special figure variation pattern decision table in the non-time saving game state is set so that the variation time is shorter, other than normal variation and shortened variation Even in normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, etc., the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving game state is set so that the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern decision table in the non time saving game state.

Although the maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the reserved number of special symbols, the variation pattern of the special symbols is determined after subtracting 1 from the reserved number of special symbols. Therefore, "4" will not be referenced as the pending number.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, special symbol display (type of starting port), lottery result of jackpot lottery, special symbol to stop, number of reserved special symbols (U1, Or, U2), based on the random number for reach determination and the random number for special figure variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined.

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

Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In this embodiment, when the MODE data is "E6H", the command for specifying the variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 14 is shown, and the MODE data is When it is "E7H", it indicates the special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display 21 corresponding to the game ball winning the second starting port 15. - 特許庁

Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the contents of the effect such as the effect pattern 38 are determined based on the variation pattern of the special symbol (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the contents of the effect such as the effect pattern 38 are described as a reference.

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

In addition, "ready-to-win" means a variation that gives the player a sense of anticipation of a big win, such as a temporary stop display of some of the combinations of the performance symbols 38 informing of the big win, and the other performance symbols 38 fluctuating. means embodiment. For example, when the combination of the three-digit performance symbols 38 of "777" is set as the combination of the performance symbols 38 for notifying the big hit, the two performance symbols 38 are temporarily stopped at "7", and the remaining performance symbols are displayed. It refers to a mode in which the production pattern 38 is changing. The "temporary stop display" refers to a mode in which the performance pattern 38 is slightly shaken or slightly deformed to give the player the impression that the performance pattern 38 is stopped.

In addition, "normal reach" means reach with a low expectation (hereinafter referred to as "big hit expectation") for execution of a jackpot game in which two production patterns 38 are temporarily stopped and the remaining one production pattern 38 fluctuates. means. In addition, in this embodiment, the "normal reach" does not cause a big hit, but the "normal reach" may be configured to make a big win.
In addition, "SP reach" means super reach, which has higher expectations for big hits than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect pattern 38 that is not temporarily stopped and displayed makes a special change or a special character is displayed.
In addition, "SPSP reach" means special reach with higher expectations for big hits than super reach.
In addition, in "SP reach" and "SP SP reach", the display mode of the production pattern 38 is switched to a simple display of only the number part (no character part).

(Preliminary judgment table for jackpot lottery)
Figure 11 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery in the non-time-saving gaming state, Figure 12 is a prior determination for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery in the time-saving gaming state It is a figure which shows a table.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the preliminary determination table includes a special symbol display (type of starting port), a random number for judging a big hit, a random number for determining a special symbol, a random number for determining reach, and a special figure. A random number for fluctuation and a planned fluctuation pattern are associated with each other.

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

The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 to determine the special symbol display (type of starting port), the random number for judging the jackpot, the random number for determining the special symbol, the random number for judging reach, and A scheduled variation pattern is determined based on the special figure variation random number value. Then, a start opening winning designation command is generated according to the determined scheduled variation pattern.

This starting point winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In this embodiment, when the MODE data is "E8H", the starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 14 is indicated, and when the MODE data is "E9H", the second starting It shows the starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the opening 15. - 特許庁

In addition, the advance determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is similar to the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. However, while the advance determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 are used when the game ball enters the starting port, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 are used when the special symbols start to fluctuate. The difference is that In addition, there is also a difference in whether or not to refer to the "holding number".
Therefore, in the advance determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, it is possible to discriminate the types of jackpots and reach, but it is impossible to discriminate only between "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" (see FIG. 11 , see “planned fluctuation pattern” shown in FIG. 12).

The pre-determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 are pre-determination tables for the jackpot lottery referred to in the low-probability gaming state. A determination table is also stored in the main ROM 110b.
It should be noted that the jackpot lottery pre-determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the pre-determination table shown in FIGS. The value of the random number value for judging the jackpot for judging in advance is different.

(Normal pattern and table related to starting movable piece 15b of second starting port 15)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a table relating to normal symbols and the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15. As shown in FIG. Specifically, FIG. 13(a) is a drawing showing a winning determination table for a winning lottery, and FIG. It is a figure which shows a design determination table. In addition, FIG. 13(c) is a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the normal pattern, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the starting port opening mode determination table for determining.

(Hit determination table for winning lottery)
As shown in FIG. 13A, in the hit determination table, presence/absence of the time-saving game state, random numbers for hit determination, and hit determination results are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13(a), and determines whether it is a “win” or a “lose” based on the current time-saving gaming state and the obtained random number value for hit determination. judge. For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13(a), when it is in the non-time-saving gaming state, one specific hit determination random value of "0" is determined to be hit. On the other hand, when it is in the time-saving game state, 15 hit determination random numbers from "0" to "14" are determined as hits. If it is a random number value other than the above, it is determined as "losing". Therefore, since the random number range of the hit determination random number is 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving gaming state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be a hit in the time-saving gaming state is 15. /16.

(Normal design decision table)
As shown in FIG. 13(b), in the normal symbol determination table, presence/absence of a time-saving gaming state, hit determination results, normal symbol determination random numbers, and normal symbols (stop normal symbol data) are associated with each other. there is

The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13(b), and based on the current time-saving game state, the hit determination result, and the obtained random number value for normal symbol determination, the normal symbols to be stopped and displayed. Determine (stop normal map data).

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

Here, as shown in FIG. 13(d), the opening state of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal pattern (stop normal pattern data). It can be said that it is decided.

(Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 13(c) is a diagram showing a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern (variation time, etc.) as will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 13(c), the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the presence or absence of the time-saving gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random number for normal pattern fluctuation, and the normal pattern fluctuation time. ing.

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

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

As a feature of the general figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (c), the fluctuation time of the time saving game state (3 seconds or 5 seconds) is the fluctuation time of the non-time saving game state (30 seconds or 40 seconds) designed to be shorter than

(Decision table for starting opening mode of starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 13(d), the start opening mode determination table includes stop normal pattern data (normal pattern), maximum number of openings of start movable piece 15b, opening time of auxiliary game, second start opening 15. The opening time, the interval time, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the starting port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 13(d), and determines the maximum number of times the starting movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time, the opening time, the interval time, and the ending time based on the stop/normal pattern data. decide.

In this embodiment, in the starting port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 13(d), the starting port opening mode based on the stop normal map data = 02 is more advantageous than the starting port opening mode based on the stop normal map data = 01 It is an open mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop normal map data = 03 is an opening mode more advantageous than the starting port opening mode based on the stop normal map data = 02.

Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 13(b), the stop normal symbol data=03, which is the most advantageous release mode, is selected when winning is achieved in the time-saving game state. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the start movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-time-saving game state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 14(a) shows special symbol determination information (random number for judging a big hit, special symbol determination Random number, random number for reach determination, random number for special figure fluctuation) is a diagram showing a special figure determination information storage area, and FIG. It is a diagram showing the configuration, FIG. 14 (c) is normal pattern determination information acquired when the game ball passes through the normal pattern gate 13 (random number for hit determination, random value for normal pattern determination, normal pattern fluctuation Random number) is stored in the general pattern determination information storage area, and FIG. 14D is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit in the general pattern determination information storage area.

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

In addition, the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area is the first special design reservation number (U1), and these undetermined The number of pending icons corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the first pending icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information holding storage area is the second special symbol The number of pending (U2), the number of pending icons corresponding to these undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second pending icon display area 31b, and the variable display (variable effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area is displayed. The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information being executed is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c.

As shown in FIG. 14(b), each storage unit includes a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number value and a special symbol determination random number area for storing a special symbol determination random number value. It is divided into a numerical value storage area, a reach determination random number storage area for storing reach determination random number values, and a special figure variation random number storage area for storing special figure variation random number values.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 14(c), the normal pattern determination information storage area is a normal pattern determination information holding storage area in which the normal pattern determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal pattern gate 13 is stored, It is composed of a general pattern execution storage area in which the general pattern determination information during execution of the variable display is stored, and the general pattern determination information holding storage area is divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. In addition, the number of undetermined general pattern determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the general pattern determination information retention storage area is the number of normal pattern retention (G).

As shown in FIG. 14(d), each storage unit includes a hit determination random number storage area for storing a hit determination random number, and a normal symbol determination random number for storing a normal symbol determination random number. It is divided into a numerical value storage area and a random number storage area for normal figure fluctuation for storing random numbers for normal figure fluctuation. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal pattern gate 13 and the normal pattern determination information is acquired, the normal pattern determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal pattern determination information holding storage area. The acquired general pattern determination information is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S3, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c. In step S4, the main CPU 110a compares the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c at the time of the previous power failure with the newly calculated checksum. It determines whether it is normal or not. If the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S6, and if the checksum is not normal, there is an abnormality in the data stored in the RAM 110c (the control state before power interruption cannot be normally restored). Then, the process moves to step S12.

In step S6, the main CPU 110a determines whether the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not turned on, the process is moved to step S7 assuming that the power recovery process is to be performed. If the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on, the power-on process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S13.

In step S7, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets the RAM when power is restored. By performing this processing, the state of progress (control state) of the game returns (restores) to the state before the power was cut off, so the game can be restarted from the state before the power was cut off.

In step S8, the main CPU 110a initializes the devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the production control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets a power recovery designation command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the game state before the power failure occurred in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and proceeds to step S20. Move. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs the process for executing the power restoration notification.

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

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

In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage specifying command indicating the first special symbol reserved number (U1) and the second special symbol reserved number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol memory specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of special symbol reservations, and the image display device 31 displays the first reservation icon and the second reservation icon. will be processed to display.

In step S11, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage specifying command indicating the number of normal symbol reservations (G) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol memory specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the normal symbol memory number.

In step S12, the main CPU 110a clears all areas of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM when the power is turned on, and shifts the process to step S14.

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

In step S14, the main CPU 110a initializes the devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the production control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S15, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized (RAM cleared) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and shifts the process to step S20. As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the process for executing the power-on notification is performed by the effect control board 120. - 特許庁

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

In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern (variation time) and the special symbol variation random number value. The initial random number, the initial random number for special symbol determination, the initial random number for hit determination, and the initial random number for normal symbol determination are updated.

In step S31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power failure detection signal has been input from a power failure detection circuit provided on the power supply substrate 140 . If the power failure has occurred, the process moves to step S32, and if the power failure has not occurred, the process moves to step S20 so that the process loops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs game progress data creation processing in step S600. Specifically, the external information signal output from the game information output terminal plate 30, the driving data of the starting opening opening/closing solenoid 15c, the driving data of the winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c, the display data of the first special symbol display device 20, the second Display data of the special symbol display device 21, display data of the normal symbol display device 22, display data of the first special symbol reservation display device 23, display data of the second special design reservation display device 24, display of the normal design reservation display device 25 Processing for creating output data relating to the progress of the game, such as data and display data for the right-handed display device 26, is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs output control processing in step S700. Specifically, processing for outputting the external information signal, various drive data, and various display data created in steps S600 and S660 is performed. In addition, processing for transmitting commands set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c and the transmission buffer to the effect control board 120 and the payout control board 130 is also performed.

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

(Input control processing of the main control board)
Input control processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing input control processing in the main control board 110 .

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs a magnetic detection switch input process in step S260. Specifically, when the magnetism detection switch 40a detects abnormal magnetism for a predetermined period, it is assumed that a magnetism error has occurred, and a magnetism error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the magnetic error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the processing for executing the magnetic error notification (display of the magnetic error image on the image display device 31, output of the magnetic error sound) is performed. .

The main CPU 110a performs radio wave detection switch input processing in step S270. Specifically, when an abnormal radio wave is detected by the radio wave detection switch 41a for a predetermined period, it is assumed that a radio wave error has occurred and a radio wave error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the radio wave error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing for executing radio wave error notification (display of radio wave error image on image display device 31, output of radio wave error sound) is performed. .

(Input processing of the first start opening detection switch of the main control board)
The first starting port detection switch input processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 18 . FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing the first starting port detection switch input processing in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs preliminary determination processing in step S230-7. Specifically, referring to the pre-determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. A process of determining a scheduled variation pattern based on a random number value and a random number value for special figure variation is performed.

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

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

(Processing for inputting the second start opening detection switch on the main control board)
The second start opening detection switch input processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing the second starting opening detection switch input process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs preliminary determination processing in step S240-9. Specifically, referring to the pre-determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. A process of determining a scheduled variation pattern based on a random number value and a random number value for special figure variation is performed.

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

As a result, the starting opening winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 15 is started (1, or Over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols, it is possible to execute a look-ahead performance that foretells the possibility of execution of the big win game (makes the player expect the execution of the big win game).

(Special special electric control processing of the main control board)
The special figure special electric control processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the special figure special electric control processing in the main control board 110 .

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

Since this "special figure special electric processing data" is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electric control processing, as will be described later, necessary subroutines are appropriately processed in the progress of the game. Become.

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

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

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

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

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

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing special symbol storage determination processing in the main control board 110 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S310-8, the main CPU 110a confirms the game state at the start of fluctuation, and sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the performance transmission data storage area. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped in the effect control board 120. - 特許庁

In step S311, the main CPU 110a performs a big hit determination process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. With reference to the special symbol determination table shown in 5, a special symbol indicator (type of start port) and a special symbol type (stop Toku-zu data) is determined. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The main CPU 110a performs special figure variation pattern determination processing in step S312. Specifically, referring to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. ), the random number for reach determination stored in the special figure execution storage area, and the random number for special figure variation, determine the variation pattern of the special symbol.

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

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

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

In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data=1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 23, and ends the current special symbol storage determination processing.

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

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

(Jackpot judgment processing of the main control board)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 22 . FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the big win determination process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big win. Specifically, if the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the first special figure determination information holding storage area, the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. Referring to the jackpot determination table, if the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the second special figure determination information holding storage area, the jackpot shown in FIG. 4 (b) A lottery jackpot determination table is referred to, and whether or not it is a "jackpot" is determined based on the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special figure execution storage area. If it is a jackpot, the process moves to step S311-2, and if it is not a jackpot, the process moves to step S311-5.

In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot symbol determination process. Specifically, referring to the special symbol determination table for the big hit shown in FIG. 5(b), based on the random number value for special symbol determination stored in the special symbol execution storage area, the type of the special symbol for the big hit to be stopped and displayed. is determined, and stop special figure data corresponding to the type of the determined big hit special symbol is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a stops the variable display of the special symbols. Specifically, the variable display data set in step S316 is cleared, and the special symbols set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 are displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display 21 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the big hit determination result.

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

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

In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data to 2, prepares to move to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends this special symbol variation processing.

(Special symbol stop processing of the main control board)
The special symbol stop processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing special symbol stop processing in the main control board 110 .

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

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

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

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

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

In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data to 0, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the current special symbol stop processing.

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start preparation setting process in step S330-9. Specifically, referring to the special electric accessary item operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, the type of the jackpot game is determined based on the stop special figure data, and the jackpot opening mode for the jackpot shown in FIG. 8 is determined. A large winning opening mode determining table (“first big winning table”, “second big winning table”) corresponding to the kind of big winning game is determined from the table group.

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

In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the jackpot game to the special game timer counter, and terminates the special symbol stop processing of this time. Specifically, the opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot game is determined from the big winning opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step S330-9, and set to the special game timer counter. It should be noted that the special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

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

In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of openings (K), and energization data for energizing the large winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c is set, and the large winning opening opening mode determined in step S330-9 is determined. Referring to the table (see FIG. 8), based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the big winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big winning opening 16 is opened.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a big winning opening closing process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the large winning opening opening/closing solenoid 16c is cleared, and the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in the above step S330-9 is referred to to determine the current current state. Based on the number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the big winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big winning opening 16 is closed.

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

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

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

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

At step S340-15, the main CPU 110a clears the number of round games played (R), and at step S340-16, based on the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined at step S330-9. , The type of special game (long winning game, short winning game, development winning game) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the type of big winning game is set in the performance transmission data storage area. As a result, the ending specifying command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the process for executing the ending effect of the big winning game is performed by the effect control board 120. - 特許庁

At step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot game to the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined at step S330-9. set.

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

In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets the special figure special electric processing data to 4, prepares to move to the big winning game end processing shown in FIG. 26, and ends the current big winning game processing.

(Jackpot game end processing of the main control board)
The jackpot game end processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing a jackpot game ending process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

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

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

In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the setting data table at the end of the jackpot game shown in FIG. 6, based on the loaded stop special figure data and game state information, it is the number of times of variable display that can be executed in the high probability game state. A high probability game number (X) is determined, and the determined high probability game number (X) is set in a high probability game number (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "01", 80 times is set as the high probability game frequency (X).

The main CPU 110a performs a time saving game flag setting process in step S350-4. Specifically, referring to the setting data table at the end of the big hit game shown in FIG. When it determines and makes it shift to a time saving game state, the time saving game flag which shows that it is a time saving game state is set to the time saving game flag storage area.

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

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

In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data to 0, prepares to shift the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Public power control processing of the main control board)
Using FIG. 27, the normal/universal power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the normal/universal power control process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

(Normal pattern variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 110 .

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 110a performs hit determination processing in step S410-5. Specifically, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13(a), it is determined whether or not the game is hit based on the game state and the random number value for hit determination stored in the normal pattern execution storage area. .

The main CPU 110a performs normal symbol determination processing in step S410-6. Specifically, referring to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13(b), based on the current time-saving gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the obtained random number for normal symbol determination, stop display. The normal pattern (stop normal pattern data) is determined, the determined stop normal pattern data is set in the stop normal pattern data storage area, and the normal pattern designation command corresponding to the stop normal pattern data is stored in the main RAM 110c as performance transmission data. Set to area. Thereby, the general pattern designation command is transmitted to the production control board 120, and the stop general pattern data can be grasped in the production control board 120. - 特許庁

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

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

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

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

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

In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets normal/universal electrical processing data=1, prepares to shift the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG. 29, and performs opening mode determination processing in step S410-13. Specifically, referring to the start opening mode determination table shown in FIG. Determines the opening time, interval time, and ending time of the auxiliary game.

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

(Auxiliary game processing of the main control board)
The auxiliary game processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing auxiliary game processing in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the normal pattern normal electric processing data, prepares to shift the processing to the normal pattern variation processing shown in FIG. 28, and ends the current auxiliary game processing.

(Main processing of production control section)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control section 120m will be described. First, using FIG. 30, the main processing of the effect control section 120m will be described. FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing main processing in the effect control section 120m.

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of production control unit)
Timer interrupt processing of the effect control section 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing timer interrupt processing in the effect control section 120m. Although not shown, a reset clock pulse generator circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds), reads a timer interrupt processing program, and controls the effect. Board timer interrupt processing is executed.

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

In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Details of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG.

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

In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the effect control section 120m.

In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a performs a customer waiting effect control process for controlling the customer waiting effect that is performed in the customer waiting state in which the variable display of the special symbols and the special game (jackpot game) are not executed.

In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b have been input. A production input control process for transmitting a production button signal or the like to the unit 150 is performed.

In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control section 160 and the display control section 150. FIG.

In step S2000, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1300 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control unit)
Next, the command analysis processing of the effect control section 120m will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing command analysis processing (1) in the effect control unit 120m, and FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing command analysis processing (2) in the effect control unit 120m. Command analysis processing (2) is performed subsequent to command analysis processing (1).

In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a refers to the reception buffer and determines whether or not a command has been received. If the command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1402, and if the command has not been received, the current command analysis process ends.

In step S1402, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1403.

In step S1403, the sub CPU 120a performs a customer waiting effect preparation process, and shifts the process to step S1410. In the customer waiting effect preparation process, the sub CPU 120a turns on the customer waiting effect standby flag in the customer waiting effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and sets the waiting time until the customer waiting effect is started (customer waiting effect standby time: for example, 30 seconds) is set in the customer waiting effect timer counter.

In the customer waiting effect control process of step S1600, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the customer waiting effect waiting time set in the customer waiting effect timer counter has passed, and determines that the customer waiting effect waiting time has passed. Then, the customer waiting effect standby flag is turned off, the customer waiting effect execution flag is turned on, and a customer waiting effect command indicating the effect information of the customer waiting effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

As a result, the customer waiting effect command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the customer waiting effect is repeatedly executed for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds).
The execution and standby of the customer waiting effect are terminated when the game state designation command, the effect pattern designation command, the variation pattern designation command, etc. are transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.

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

In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a performs pending storage update processing, and shifts the processing to step S1420. Specifically, the number of reserved memories is analyzed from the received special symbol memory designation command, and processing such as setting the analyzed reserved memory number to the reserved memory number counter of the sub-RAM 120c is performed.

In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the starting entry winning designation command. If it is the starting opening winning designation command, the process is moved to step S1421, and if it is not the starting opening winning designation command, the process is moved to step S1425.

In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs a start opening winning process, and shifts the process to step S1425. Specifically, based on the result of prior determination, a continuous advance notice effect that executes a predetermined effect over the variable display (variable effect) of one or more special symbols, a pending icon displayed on the image display device 31, and the variable icon It performs determinations related to so-called pre-reading advance notice effects, such as icon change effects that change the display mode, and setting of information related to pre-reading notice effects. The details of this start-up winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the present embodiment, two kinds of continuous advance notice effects, ie, a chance notice effect and an effect notice effect are executed. Note that the number of continuous advance notice effects is not limited to two, and may be one, or more than two.

It should be noted that the "chance eye notice effect" means that the image display device 31 stops and displays the effect patterns 38 in an arrangement with a predetermined regularity over one or a plurality of variable effects before the variable effect to be announced. This is an effect in which an effect display corresponding to the color of the performance pattern 38 is displayed around the performance pattern 38 when it is displayed.
In addition, "effect notice effect" means that the effect pattern 38 is surrounded at the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 38 on the image display device 31 over one or more variable effects including the variable effect of the notice target. This is a production that displays an effect image.

In step S1425, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the gaming state designation command. If it is the game state designation command, the process moves to step S1426, and if it is not the game state designation command, the process moves to step S1430.

The sub CPU 120a performs a game state setting process in step S1426, and shifts the process to step S1430. Specifically, the current game state is identified by referring to the received game state designation command, and the game state designation command indicating the identified game state is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 120c.
In this embodiment, the sub CPU 120a generates the game state designation command in this step (step S1426) and sets it in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Alternatively, it may be set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 120c.

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

In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs effect symbol data determination processing, and shifts the processing to step S1440. Specifically, based on the contents of the received production design designation command, the presence or absence of a big hit, the production design data (jackpot design data, losing design data) that enables identification of the type of the big win are determined, and the production design that has been determined. A process of setting a performance design designation command corresponding to the data in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed.
In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a generates the production design designation command in this step (step S1431) and sets it in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Alternatively, it may be set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 120c.

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

The sub CPU 120a performs a first effect mode determination process in step S1441. Specifically, based on the current production mode, the presence or absence of the transition of the production mode in the low probability game state and the transition destination production mode in the case of shifting are determined, and the determined production mode designation command is sent to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Perform processing to set to .

As a result, the production mode designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the transition of the production mode is performed.

In addition, the production mode is a classification mode (category) of the variable production executed using various production devices, and in the present embodiment, production mode A (low probability gaming state), production mode B (low Probability game state), production mode C (low probability game state), and production mode D (high probability game state) are provided. The details of this first effect mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1442, the sub CPU 120a performs variation effect pattern determination processing. Specifically, based on the contents of the received variable pattern designation command, a variable performance pattern, which is a performance mode of the variable performance to be executed using various production devices, is determined, and the determined variable performance pattern is performed. A process of setting the variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c is performed.

As a result, the variable effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, the process for executing the variable effect corresponding to the determined variable effect pattern is performed, and the variation determined by the image display device 31 etc. A variable performance corresponding to the performance pattern is executed. The details of this variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

In step S1444, the sub CPU 120a performs a blow effect pattern determination process. Specifically, as a result of the big hit determination, based on the determined variable effect pattern, etc., the presence or absence of the execution of the air blow effect and the air blow effect pattern to be executed are determined, and the determined air blow effect pattern command is sent to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Perform processing to set to .

As a result, the blowing effect pattern command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the blowing effect is performed. The details of the blow effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

The "blowing effect" means that the result of the variable display (variable effect) is a big win by sending wind (air) in a predetermined manner toward the hand of the player who operates the operating handle 3. This is an effect (probable effect) that definitely notifies (suggests).

In step S1445, the sub CPU 120a carries out a dialog announcement effect pattern determination process. Specifically, as a result of the big hit determination, based on the determined variable production pattern, whether or not to execute the dialogue announcement production and the dialogue announcement production pattern to be executed are determined, and the dialogue announcement production according to the decided dialogue announcement production pattern The pattern command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

As a result, each announcement effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the dialog announcement effect is performed. The details of this dialog announcement effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In addition, the "line preview effect" is a effect in which a line is displayed on the image display device 31 by operating the effect button 35, and depending on the content of the displayed line, the degree of expectation for a big win, the reach to be executed, etc. is. Also, the timing to be executed is before the production pattern 38 becomes ready-to-win state.

In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the pattern confirmation command. If it is a pattern confirmation command, the process moves to step S1451, and if it is not a pattern confirmation command, the process moves to step S1470.

In step S1451, the sub CPU 120a performs effect symbol stop processing, and shifts the processing to step S1470. Specifically, in order to stop and display the effect pattern 38, a process of setting a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect pattern to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed.

As a result, the stop designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for stopping and displaying the variable effect is performed.

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

The sub CPU 120a performs opening effect pattern determination processing in step S1471, and shifts the processing to step S1480. Specifically, based on the opening designation command, the effect pattern of the opening effect to be performed at the start of the jackpot game is determined, and the processing of setting the opening effect designation command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. conduct.

As a result, the command specifying the opening effect is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the opening effect is performed.

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

The sub CPU 120a performs round effect pattern determination processing in step S1481, and shifts the processing to step S1490. Specifically, based on the round designating command, the effect pattern of the round effect performed during the round game is determined, and the process of setting the round effect designating command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. .

As a result, the round effect designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the process for executing the round effect is performed.

In step S1490, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If it is an ending specifying command, the process moves to step S1491, and if it is not an ending specifying command, the process moves to step S1500.

The sub CPU 120a performs ending effect pattern determination processing in step S1491, and shifts the processing to step S1492. Specifically, based on the ending designation command, the effect pattern of the ending effect to be performed at the end of the jackpot game is determined, and the processing of setting the ending designation command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. .

As a result, the command specifying the ending effect is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the ending effect is performed.

In step S1492, the sub CPU 120a performs second effect mode determination processing, and shifts the processing to step S1500. Specifically, based on the gaming state (high probability time-saving gaming state in this embodiment) set after the end of the jackpot game, the production mode (in this embodiment, production mode D) is determined and determined A process of setting an effect mode specifying command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed.
In addition, "80", which is the same number as the number of times of high-probability games (number of times of time-saving games), is set in the production mode counter.

As a result, the production mode designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the transition of the production mode is performed. In addition, in this embodiment, since the high-probability game state is set after the end of the jackpot game, the production mode D, which is the production mode in the high-probability game state, is determined.

In step S1500, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received command is an error system designation command. If the command is an error system specification command, the process moves to step S1501, and if it is not an error system specification command, the current command analysis process is terminated.

The "error system designation command" includes a magnetic error designation command, a radio wave error designation command, a door open error start designation command, a door open error end designation command, a plate full error designation command, and the like.

The sub CPU 120a performs error notification processing in step S1501. Specifically, in order to execute an error notification (magnetic error notification, radio wave error notification, door open error notification, plate full error notification, etc.) according to the type of error designation command received, the notification instruction command is sent to the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. Perform processing to set to .
The types of errors are not limited to these four types, and more than four types may be set.

As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing various error notifications is performed. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends.

It should be noted that various types of error notification may be made to differ in notification mode depending on the type of priority. For example, if the priority is high, that is, the error is of high importance, the display on the image display device 31, the output from the audio output device 32, and the lighting device 34a for the board and the lighting device 34b for the frame The error is notified by light emission, and if the priority is medium, that is, the error is of medium importance, the error is notified by display on the image display device 31 and output from the audio output device 32, and the error is given priority. If the error is of low degree, that is, of low importance, the error may be notified by display on the image display device 31 and output from the audio output device 32 . Note that the notification mode is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

(Processing at the time of start-up winning)
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the start opening winning processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described. FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing the start opening winning process in the effect control section 120m.

In step S1421-1, the sub CPU 120a stores the start winning designation command determined to have been received in step S1420 in the effect information reserve storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

The effect information reservation storage area includes a first special figure reservation number storage area in which the first special figure reservation number (U1) is stored, and a second special figure reservation number storage area in which the second special figure reservation number (U2) is stored. area, a first effect information reservation storage area for storing effect information related to pre-reading notice (effect) based on the result of the first pre-determination process, and a pre-reading notice (effect) based on the result of the second pre-determination process A second effect information holding storage area for storing such effect information and a effect information storage area for storing effect information shifted from the first effect information holding storage area or the second effect information holding storage area. ing.

The first effect information reservation storage area and the second effect information reservation storage area are divided into the first storage part to the fourth storage part like the first special symbol reservation storage area and the second special symbol reservation storage area of the main RAM 110c. It is Further, the performance information storage area corresponds to the variable display (variation performance) of the currently executed special symbols, and is a storage area common to the first performance information reservation storage area and the second performance information reservation storage area. Therefore, for the sake of convenience, it is referred to as the 0th storage unit.

Each storage unit has a starting point winning designation command area in which a starting point winning designation command is stored as a storage area for effect information related to prefetching notice (effect), and continuous notice effect execution information representing a scenario of continuous notice effect. It has a continuous announcement performance execution information area to be stored, and an icon display mode scenario area to store icon display mode scenario data representing a scenario of an icon display mode to be described later.

In step S1421-1, if the received starting opening winning designation command is the first starting opening winning designation command, the first special figure reservation number out of the first storage unit to fourth storage unit of the first effect information reservation storage area Store in the storage unit corresponding to (U1). Also, if the received starting opening winning designation command is the second starting opening winning designation command, the second special figure reservation number (U2) out of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second effect information reservation storage area Store in the corresponding storage unit.

In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a variation effect for a big win is being performed, based on the variation effect data stored in the variation effect data storage area of the sub RAM 120c, which will be described later. The variable performance data is identification information indicating the content of the performance of the variable performance, but the variable performance data also includes a big hit determination result that triggers the execution of the variable performance. The sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1421-5 when it determines that it is in the middle of a variation effect that will result in a big hit, and moves the process to step S1421-3 when it determines that it is not in the middle of a variation effect that will result in a big win. .

In step S1421-3, the sub CPU 120a has already been stored in the effect information holding storage area (first effect information holding storage area or second effect information holding storage area) of the sub RAM 120c that newly stored the start opening winning designation command this time. It is determined whether or not all the preliminary determination results related to the starting opening winning designation command (preceding execution variable display) are "no reach". If the sub CPU 120a determines that all are "no reach", the process proceeds to step S1421-4. Move.

In step S1421-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the continuous announcement effect execution information described above is stored in the continuous announcement effect execution information area of the sub RAM 120c. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the continuous announcement effect execution information is stored, the process proceeds to step S1421-5, and if it determines that the continuous announcement effect execution information is not stored, step S1421- Move to 6.

In step S1421-5, the sub CPU 120a determines a non-change scenario for no icon change effect in which the display mode of the pending icon is not changed, and shifts the process to step S1421-15. In other words, the execution of the icon change effect based on the start opening prize designation command received this time is restricted while the predetermined condition is satisfied such as during the variable effect of the big win or during the execution of the continuous advance notice effect.

In step S1421-6, the sub CPU 120a receives the corresponding special figure reservation number (the first special figure reservation number or the second It is determined whether the number of special figures pending) is greater than 0. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of special figures reserved is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S1421-7, and if it is determined that the number of special figures reserved is not greater than 0, step S1421 -14 is processed.

In step S1421-7, the sub CPU 120a performs a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 1 time). If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is within the predetermined number of fluctuations, the process proceeds to step S1421-14, and if it determines that it is not within the predetermined number of variations, it proceeds to step S1421-8.

The sub CPU 120a acquires a continuous advance notice effect determination random number in step S1421-8, and in step S1421-9, the continuous notice effect determination for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect and the type of continuous notice effect to be executed. By using a table (see FIG. 35), the preliminary determination result specified by the starting opening winning designation command and the random number for continuous announcement effect determination, etc. are collated to perform continuous announcement determination processing for determining continuous announcement effect. Details of the continuous announcement effect determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1421-10 whether or not execution of the continuous announcement effect has been determined. If the sub CPU 120a determines that execution of the continuous advance notice effect has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1421-11, and if it is determined that non-execution of the continuous notice effect has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1421-14. to move.

In step S1421-11, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not execution of the chance prediction effect has been determined in the continuous notice effect determination process of step S1421-9. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the execution of the chance advance notice effect has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1421-12. If execution is determined, the process moves to step S1421-13.

In step S1421-12, the sub CPU 120a performs a chance prediction effect scenario determination process for determining the scenario of the chance prediction effect, and shifts the process to step S1421-14. The chance-th announcement effect scenario determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 .

In step S1421-13, the sub CPU 120a performs effect announcement effect scenario determination processing for determining the effect announcement effect scenario, and moves the process to step S1421-14. The effect announcement production scenario determination process will be described later using FIG.

In step S1421-14, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the icon change effect displayed on the image display device 31 is to be executed based on the preliminary determination result specified by the start winning prize designation command, and the icon until the change effect is executed. An icon change effect determination process for determining a change scenario or the like, which is a display mode scenario, is performed. The icon change effect determination process will be described later using FIG.

Note that the “icon change effect” is a effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a big win by changing the display mode (color) of the pending icon or the variable icon. When the variable icon changes from the normal icon to the special icon, the lighting device 34c is caused to emit light in a color corresponding to the changed display mode (color) of the variable icon.

In step S1421-15, the sub CPU 120a sets the icon effect control command indicating the scenario determined in the processing of step S1421-5 or step S1421-14 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and executes the start-up winning process. finish.

As a result, the icon effect control command is transmitted to the integrated control section 151 and the lamp control section 160, and the icon change effect is performed.

As described above, according to the start opening winning process of the present embodiment, when the continuous announcement effect is being executed or is scheduled to be executed, the continuous announcement effect determination process is not executed, so that a new continuous announcement is made. The production is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience of the player being confused by the overlapping execution of a plurality of consecutive advance notice effects.

In addition, since the continuous notice effect is not executed within a predetermined number of fluctuations from the execution of the fake continuous notice effect in which the result of the variable display (variation effect) of the special pattern that was the target of the continuous notice effect was lost, the continuous notice effect will not be performed. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the game does not occur continuously and the player gets tired of the continuous announcement performance and loses expectation. It should be noted that only the continuous false notice effect may not be executed within a predetermined number of fluctuations from the execution of the continuous false notice effect.

(Continuous notice effect judgment table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a continuous announcement effect determination table referred to when determining whether or not to execute a continuous announcement effect and the type of continuous announcement effect to be executed.

In the continuous notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 35, the effect mode (game state), the type of special symbol specified by the starting opening winning designation command, the preliminary determination result specified by the starting opening winning designation command, continuous The selection rate (%) based on the random number value for determining the announcement effect is associated with the type of continuous announcement effect to be selected.

Since the continuous advance notice effects (chance notice effects, effect notice effects) of the present embodiment can be executed even in shortened fluctuations, the production period of the continuous notice effects (chance chance notice effects, effect notice effects) is at least shortened fluctuation. is shorter than the variation time of

In addition, the continuous notice effect (chance notice effect, effect notice effect) of the present embodiment may be the color scheme (color) of the effect pattern image that constitutes the chance eye, or the color scheme (color) of the effect image. It is a production that foretells (suggests) the degree of expectation that will be a big hit depending on the type of color.

As a feature of the continuous notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 35, the type of continuous notice effect executed in the normal game state (specifically, the chance notice effect) and the continuous notice effect executed in the high probability game state. The point is that the type (specifically, the effect announcement presentation) is different. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the continuous announcement effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the kind of continuous announcement effect executed in the normal game state and the kind of continuous announcement effect executed in the high probability game state may be the same.

Alternatively, the chance notice performance may be executed only in the high-probability time-saving game state, and the effect notice performance may be executed only in the normal game state, or in any game state. , and an effect announcement presentation may be made executable.

Further, as the continuous advance notice effects, a chance notice effect and effects other than the effect notice effect may be provided.

(Processing for deciding the scenario for the first chance announcement effect)
Using FIG. 36, the chance eye announcement effect scenario determination processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described. FIG. 36 is a flow chart showing the chance eye announcement effect scenario determination processing in the effect control unit 120m.

In step S1421-12-1, the sub CPU 120a acquires a random number for determining the chance's advance notice effect scenario determination, and in step S1421-12-2, uses the chance's advance notice effect scenario determination table (see FIG. 37) to determine the start opening. Pre-judgment results specified by the winning designation command, the special figure reservation number (first special figure reservation number or second special figure reservation number) corresponding to the type of special design to be notified, and the chance eye notice production scenario decision By collating the random numbers and the like, the chance-eye notice effect scenario is determined. The details of the chance prediction effect scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

The chance prediction effect scenario means the content (performance aspect) of the chance prediction effect, and indicates the timing at which the various chance prediction effects that constitute the chance prediction effect are stopped and displayed, and the types of the chance predictions that are stopped and displayed. It is.

In step S1421-12-3, the sub CPU 120a stores continuous notice execution information indicating the chance notice effect scenario in the same storage unit as the sub RAM 120c storing the start winning prize designation command. Set (store) in the area.

In step S1421-12-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the chance's advance notice effect control command indicating the chance's advance notice effect scenario in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and terminates the present chance's notice effect scenario determination process.

As a result, the chance advance notice effect control command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the chance advance notice effect control command is transmitted according to the effect contents (production mode) corresponding to the chance advance notice effect scenario indicated by the chance advance notice effect control command. Execute the advance notice.

(Chance announcement production scenario decision table)
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a chance prediction effect scenario determination table.

In the chance eye notice effect scenario determination table shown in FIG. 37, the preliminary determination result specified by the start winning prize designation command, the special figure reservation number corresponding to the type of special symbol to be announced, and the chance eye notice effect scenario A selection rate (%) based on the random number for determination, a chance prediction effect scenario number, and effect contents (effect mode) corresponding to the scenario are associated with each other.

In addition, the "blue pattern" in the column of the content of the effect (the mode of effect) means that the combination of the effect pattern 38 whose color is set to blue as the chance eye is stopped and displayed. "Green pattern" means that the combination of the effect pattern 38 whose color is set to green as a chance eye is stopped and displayed. The "red pattern" means that the combination of the effect pattern 38 whose color is set to red as a chance eye is stopped and displayed.

In addition, the expected degree of jackpot for each chance is “blue pattern” < “green pattern” < “red pattern”, and when the “red pattern” is stopped and displayed in the chance eye preview effect, it is more than SP reach production. is determined to be executed. In addition, in the chance eye announcement effect, there is no chance eye that confirms the big win, but a chance eye that confirms the big win may be provided.
In addition, the SP reach performance or higher refers to the SP reach performance and the SP SP reach performance.

(Effect notice production scenario decision processing)
With reference to FIG. 38, the effect announcement effect scenario determination processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described. FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing effect announcement effect scenario determination processing in the effect control unit 120m.

In step S1421-13-1, the sub CPU 120a acquires a random number for determining the effect announcement effect scenario determination, and in step S1421-13-2, uses the effect announcement effect scenario determination table (see FIG. 39) to specify the starting opening prize. Pre-judgment result specified by the command, special figure reservation number (first special figure reservation number or second special figure reservation number) corresponding to the type of special symbol to be announced, random number for determining effect announcement production scenario, etc. is collated to determine the effect announcement production scenario. The details of the effect announcement rendering scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

The effect notice production scenario means the production content (production mode) of the effect notice production, and indicates the timing at which the fluctuation start effect image of the production pattern constituting the effect notice production is displayed and the type of the effect image.

In step S1421-13-3, the sub CPU 120a stores the effect notice effect execution information indicating the effect notice effect scenario in the continuous notice execution information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, which is the same storage unit as the storage unit storing the starting opening prize designation command. Set (store).

In step S1421-13-4, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect announcement effect control command indicating an effect announcement effect scenario in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and terminates the current effect announcement effect scenario determination process.

As a result, the effect announcement effect control command is transmitted to the general control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the effect announcement effect is executed according to the effect contents (production mode) corresponding to the effect announcement effect scenario indicated by the effect announcement effect control command. do.

(Effect notice production scenario decision table)
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an effect announcement presentation scenario determination table.

The effect notice effect scenario determination table shown in FIG. 39 contains the preliminary determination result specified by the start winning prize designation command, the special figure reservation number corresponding to the type of special symbol to be notified, and the effect notice effect scenario determination table. A selection rate (%) based on a random number value, an effect announcement production scenario number, and production contents (production mode) corresponding to the scenario are associated with each other.

In addition, the "blue effect" in the column of the effect content (effect mode) means that a blue effect image is displayed so as to surround the effect pattern 38 at the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 38 on the image display device 31. means that Further, the “green effect” means that a green effect image is displayed so as to surround the production pattern 38 when the variable display of the production pattern 38 on the image display device 31 is started.

Further, "red effect" means that a red effect image is displayed so as to surround the production pattern 38 when the variable display of the production pattern 38 on the image display device 31 is started. The “rainbow effect” means that a rainbow-colored effect image is displayed so as to surround the effect pattern 38 when the variable display of the effect pattern 38 on the image display device 31 is started.

In addition, the expected degree of jackpot for each effect image is “blue effect” < “green effect” < “red effect” < “rainbow effect”, and when the “red effect” occurs in the effect notice production, the SP reach When the execution of the variable performance equal to or greater than the performance is confirmed and the "rainbow effect" occurs, the big hit of the variable performance is confirmed. However, the "rainbow effect" only occurs in this variation in order to maintain the player's sense of expectation.

In the present embodiment, when the continuous announcement effect occurs, the change is set to determine the ready-to-win effect or more. It is also possible to determine the ready-to-win performance or higher or to determine the SP-ready to play or better by the fluctuation. In addition, the continuous notice effect is executed only under the situation where it is confirmed that the variable effect is executed multiple times, but the continuous notice effect is executed even in the situation where only one change effect (the fluctuation) is executed. may be made.

(Icon change effect determination process)
Next, the icon change effect determination processing of the effect control section 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing icon change effect determination processing in the effect control section 120m.

In step S1421-14-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the icon change effect can be executed. If it is determined that the icon change effect is executable, the process proceeds to step S1421-14-2, and if it is determined that the icon change effect is not executable, the process proceeds to step S1421-14-9. to move.

In determining whether or not it is the executable period of the icon change effect, it is determined that it is the executable period when the jackpot game is not being executed or the icon change effect is not being executed. Any one of the above two conditions, or only two conditions may be provided, or other conditions may be provided.

In step S1421-14-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not all of the prejudgment results of the pending storage corresponding to the previously received starting opening winning designation command, ie, the preceding pending, are equal to or less than the normal reach. If all are equal to or less than the normal reach, the process moves to step S1421-14-3, and if none is equal to or less than the normal reach, the process moves to step S1421-14-5.
It should be noted that normal reach or less means normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, and normal reach. That is, in this step S1421-14-2, it is determined whether or not all the preliminary determination results of the preceding hold are normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, or normal reach.

In step S1421-14-3, the sub CPU 120a acquires an icon display mode determination random value for determining the final display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 31, and in step S1421-14-4, the icon Using the final icon display mode determination table (see FIG. 41) for determining the final display mode of, based on the starting entrance winning designation command and the random number for determining the icon display mode, from among the final icon display modes Determines the final display mode of one icon. Details of the final icon display mode determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1421-14-5, the sub CPU 120a determines the normal icon, which is the normal display mode, as the final icon display mode when the icon change effect is not executed.

In step S1421-14-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined final icon display mode is the display mode (special icon) for executing the icon change effect. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the final icon display mode is the display mode for executing the icon change effect, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1421-14-7, and the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1421-14-7, where the final icon display mode is the display mode for executing the icon change effect. If it is determined that it is not, the process moves to step S1421-14-9.

In step S1421-14-7, the sub CPU 120a acquires a change scenario determination random number for determining the scenario of the icon change effect, and in step S1421-14-8, obtains a random number for determining the scenario of the icon change effect. Using the change scenario determination table (see FIG. 42), one change from among a plurality of change scenarios based on the final display mode of the icon, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the start-up winning designation command, and the selection rate A scenario is determined and set in the pre-reading information storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number counter of the sub-RAM 120c, and the current icon change effect determination processing is terminated.
Details of the change scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1421-14-9, the sub CPU 120a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and performs the current icon change effect determination process. exit.

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

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

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table referred to when determining the final icon display mode. In the final icon display mode determination table, the type of start-point winning designation command, the selection rate (%) based on the random number value for determining the icon display mode, and the final icon display mode are associated with each other.

The final icon display mode includes a white icon that is displayed in white as a normal icon, and a special icon that suggests that there is a possibility of a big win (a big win game is executed) by executing the icon change effect. A blue icon displayed in blue, a green icon displayed in green, a red icon displayed in red, a zebra icon displayed in zebra pattern (color), and a rainbow icon displayed in rainbow colors are set. The degree of expectation for a big win related to the special icon is higher in the order of (white icon <) blue icon < green icon < red icon < zebra icon < rainbow icon, and it is confirmed that the rainbow icon will be a big win. It has become an icon.
Note that "zebra pattern" is also included in "color" in a broad sense because it is a pattern expressed using white and black.

As a feature of the final icon display mode determination table shown in FIG. 41, the selection rate (%) of the final icon display mode is varied according to the content of the effect. The starting winning prize information (starting opening winning prize designation command) includes information such as jackpot win/loss, jackpot type, and effect content (ready-to-win effect, etc.).

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

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table referred to when determining a change scenario. The change scenario determination table corresponds to the final display mode of the icon, the reserved number of special symbols corresponding to the start winning designation command, the selection rate (%) based on the random number for determination of the change scenario, and the type of change scenario. attached. For reference, the prior changes in each change scenario and the update mode in the changes are described.

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

In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during execution of the preliminary change (the pending icon change effect is not executed) and changes during the change (the change icon change effect is executed). ) Scenario (for example, scenario 01, etc.) and the display mode of the icon change during the execution of the prior variation (suspended icon change effect is executed) but do not change during the execution of the variation (the variation icon change Scenarios (for example, scenario 02, etc.) in which the effect is not executed, and the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the prior change and during the execution of the change (the pending icon change effect and the change icon change effect A scenario (for example, scenario 12, etc.) to be executed is set.

As an example of the change scenario, the case where the change scenario 39 is selected in response to the reception of the starting opening winning designation command based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 will be described.

In the change scenario 39, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14, a white icon is displayed as a pending icon at a position corresponding to the pending number "4" in the first pending icon display area 31a of the image display device 31. Is displayed. Then, the white icon is maintained until the preliminary change four times before the change being executed at the time the white icon is displayed is completed. After that, when the advance change before 3 changes is started, the white icon moves to the position corresponding to the number of reservations "3", the reservation icon change effect is executed, and the white icon changes to the blue icon. Then, when the preliminary change two changes before is started, the blue icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of reservations "2", and the blue icon is maintained until the preliminary change two changes before ends. After that, when the advance variation one variation before is started, the blue icon moves to the position corresponding to the number of suspensions "1", and the suspension icon change effect is executed to change the blue icon to the green icon. When the variation starts, the green icon becomes the variation icon, the variation icon change effect is executed, the green icon changes to the red icon at a predetermined timing, and then the zebra icon changes to the zebra icon at a predetermined timing. do.
Note that when the final display mode of the icon changes to a blue icon, a green icon, a red icon, or a zebra icon, the display mode is changed step by step. A pattern with a two-step change (red→rainbow) may be provided, as in the case of a change to , or a pattern with a three-step change (for example, a change from a blue icon to a zebra icon) may be provided.

The first characteristic of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 42 is that the scenario in which the display state of the icon changes during the execution of the variation rather than the scenario in which the display state of the icon changes when the game ball enters the starting hole wins. are being selected with a high percentage. By doing so, the expectation of whether or not the icon display mode will change (whether the icon change effect is executed) can be maintained until the change, and the interest in the game can be improved. Become.

In addition, as a second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 42, when the icon display mode changes over a plurality of stages (green, red, and zebra icons are determined as the final icon display mode), It is set so that the number of stages in which the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation tends to be greater than the number of stages in which the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation. By doing so, it is possible to improve the expectation that the display mode of the icon changes over a plurality of stages in the change, and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the change scenario determination table of the present embodiment, a scenario for changing the display mode of the icon is determined regardless of whether or not the ready-to-win effect (may be a ready-to-reach other than the normal reach) is executed in advance variation. However, the display mode of the icon is changed by a change scenario determination table in which whether or not a ready-to-win effect suggesting the possibility of executing a jackpot game is executed in advance fluctuation is a determination element. A scenario may be determined. When such a change scenario determination table is used, the change in the icon display mode does not occur during the execution of the advance variation in which the ready-to-win effect is executed, and the icon display mode does not change during the preliminary variation in which the ready-to-win effect is not executed. It is preferable to set various scenarios so that changes in the display mode occur. In addition, a change in the display mode of the icon occurs during the execution of the preliminary variation in which the ready-to-win effect is executed and the preliminary variation in which the ready-to-win effect is not executed. Various scenarios may be set so that the change in the display mode of the icon occurs at a higher rate during execution of the advance variation in which the change is not executed.

(First effect mode determination process)
The first production mode determination processing of the production control section 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a flow chart showing the first effect mode determination process in the effect control section 120m.

The sub CPU 120a refers to the received variation pattern designation command in step S1441-1, and determines whether or not the current game state is the "high probability time-saving game state" in step S1441-2. If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is in the "high probability time-saving gaming state", it moves the process to step S1441-10, and if it determines that it is not in the "high probability time-saving gaming state", it proceeds to step S1441-3. transfer processing.

The sub CPU 120a acquires a random number value for determining the effect mode in step S1441-3, and determines the destination effect mode using the effect mode determination table (see FIG. 44(a)) in step S1441-4. Details of the effect mode determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 44(a).

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1441-5 whether or not it has been determined to change (shift) the effect mode in step S1441-4. If the sub CPU 120a determines to change (shift) the production mode, the process proceeds to step S1441-6, and if it is determined not to change (shift) the production mode, this first production mode determination process exit.

In step S1441-6, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect mode specifying command indicating the effect mode determined in step S1441-4 to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

As a result, the production mode designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the production mode shifts to the production mode indicated by the production mode designation command.

The sub CPU 120a acquires a random value for determining the effect mode change image in step S1441-7, and determines the effect mode change image using the effect mode change image determination table (see FIG. 44(b)) in step S1441-8. decide. Details of the effect mode change image determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 44(b).

The effect mode change image is an image that is displayed when the effect mode shifts (changes) and notifies that the effect mode shifts (changes).

In step S1441-9, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect mode change image specifying command indicating the effect mode change image determined in step S1441-8 to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

As a result, the production mode change image designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the production mode change image indicated by the production mode change image designation command is displayed when the production mode is shifted (changed). .

The sub CPU 120a subtracts "1" from the effect mode counter in step S1441-10, and determines whether the effect mode counter is "0" in step S1441-11. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the effect mode counter is "0", the process proceeds to step S1441-12, and when it determines that the effect mode counter is not "0", the current first effect mode End the determination process.

The sub CPU 120a sets the effect mode to the effect mode A in step S1441-12, and terminates the current first effect mode determination process. Specifically, an effect mode designation command indicating effect mode A is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

As a result, the production mode designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the production mode D is transferred to the production mode A.

(Production mode decision table)
FIG. 44(a) is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode determination table referred to when determining the effect mode in step S1441-4.

The production mode determination table shown in FIG. 44(a) includes a production mode flag (production mode), a selection rate (%) based on the production mode determination random number value, and a transition destination production mode flag (transition destination production mode). are associated.

Here, as a feature of the production mode determination table, the currently set production mode is set to have the highest selection rate for being selected again. For example, when the currently set production mode flag is 01H (production mode A), the selection rate of selecting "01H" as the transition destination production mode flag is set to 90%, and "02H" and "03H" is set to 5%. By doing so, the production mode is prevented from being frequently switched to another production mode.

(Production mode change image determination table)
FIG. 44(b) is a diagram showing an example of the effect mode change image determination table referred to when determining the effect mode change image in step S1441-8.

The effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 44(b) includes the jackpot determination result, the variable effect pattern, the selection rate (%) based on the random number value for determining the effect mode change image, and the effect mode change image pattern (effect mode change image) are associated.

The performance mode change image includes a default image as a normal performance mode change image and an expectation degree UP image as a special performance mode change image suggesting the possibility of a big win (a big win game is executed). is set, and the degree of expectation for a big win is higher in the order of the default image<the image with the degree of expectation UP.

(Variation effect pattern determination process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the fluctuation effect pattern determination processing of the effect control section 120m will be described. FIG. 45 is a flow chart showing a variable effect pattern determination process in the effect control section 120m.

In step S1442-1, the sub CPU 120a acquires a variable effect pattern determination random number value, and in step S1442-2, uses a variable effect pattern determination table (see FIGS. 46 and 47) to obtain a plurality of variable effect patterns. One variation performance pattern is determined from the patterns. Details of the variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 or FIG.

In step S1442-3, the sub CPU 120a sets the variable effect pattern command corresponding to the determined variable effect pattern to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current variable effect pattern determination process.

As a result, the variable effect pattern command is transmitted to the general control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, the process for executing the variable effect is performed, and the image display device 31 or the like starts the variable effect.

(Variation production pattern decision table)
FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a variable effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a variable effect pattern for the normal game state (production modes A to C), and FIG. It is a diagram showing a variable effect pattern determination table referred to when determining a variable effect pattern of mode D). In the variable performance pattern determination table, a variable performance pattern designation command, a selection rate (%) based on a random number value for determining the variable performance pattern, and a variable performance pattern are associated with each other. For reference, an effect configuration for each variable effect pattern is described.

The variable production pattern is a variable production produced using production devices such as the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the board drive device 33, the board lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, and the production button 35. It is a mode, and the presence or absence of the pseudo continuous notice, the presence or absence of the ready-to-win effect, the contents of the ready-to-win effect, etc. are defined.

Here, each term described in the effect configuration of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 will be explained.

“Normal fluctuation” means that a normal fluctuation effect in which the ready-to-win state is not formed by the effect pattern 38 is performed.
"Shortened variation" indicates that a shortened variation effect is performed in which the ready-to-win state is not formed by the effect pattern 38, which is shorter than the normal variation effect.
"Normal reach" indicates that a normal reach effect in which a reach state is formed by the effect pattern 38 is performed.
"SP reach 1" indicates that a reach state is formed by the performance pattern 38, and an SP reach performance with a higher expectation for a big hit than a normal reach performance is performed, and is a dedicated SP reach performance in the normal game state. .
“SP reach 2” indicates that a reach state is formed by the production pattern 38, and an SP reach production with a higher expectation of a big hit than a normal reach production is performed, and a dedicated SP reach production in a high-probability time-saving game state. is.
"SPSP reach 1" indicates that a reach state is formed by the production pattern 38, and an SPSP reach production with a higher expectation for a big hit than the SP reach production is performed, and is a dedicated SPSP reach production in the normal game state. be.
“SPSP reach 2” indicates that a reach state is formed by the production pattern 38, and an SPSP reach production with a higher expectation for a big hit than the SP reach production is performed, and a dedicated SPSP reach in a high probability time-saving gaming state. It is a performance.
Note that the SP ready-to-win effect and the SPSP ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment are effects in which the effect pattern 38 is in a ready-to-win state (so-called double reach) on two effective lines.

"Pseudo-continuous failure" indicates that the pseudo-continuous advance notice is executed or not, but ultimately the result is that the pseudo-continuous advance notice is not executed.
"Pseudo-continuous success" indicates that a stimulating effect is executed to determine whether or not the pseudo-continuous advance notice will be executed, and finally the pseudo-continuous advance notice will be executed.
"Pseudo continuous notice" means that during the variable display of the special symbols corresponding to the lottery of one big win, the effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped and displayed and then changed again, and the second decorative member 33b is changed to the second. It means an advance notice by a variation mode in which a specific action is performed and the performance pattern 38 is displayed in a variable manner and a temporary stop display is performed a plurality of times.

The “development effect 1” is a effect suggesting that the second decorative member 33b performs the second specific action in the normal ready-to-win effect to develop (shift to) the SP ready-to-win effect.
The “development effect 2” is an effect suggesting that the first decorative member 33a performs the first specific action in the normal ready-to-win effect to develop (shift to) the SPSP ready-to-win effect.

"Button non-collision" means that an operation promoting effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding ready-to-win effect, and in this operation promoting effect, the effect button 35 is operated or the effect button 35 is pressed. When the validity period elapses, a winning/losing informing performance for informing whether or not a big win is achieved is executed, but the performance button 35 does not move upward and is maintained in a non-protruding state (normal state) during the validity period of this operation promoting performance. It indicates that
"Button hit" means that an operation promoting effect to prompt the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding ready-to-win effect, and in this operation promoting effect, the effect button 35 is operated or the effect button 35 is activated. When the period elapses, a win/lose notification effect is executed to notify whether or not the player has won a big win. During the effective period of this operation promotion effect, the effect button 35 moves upward to indicate a projecting state (special state). ing.
Note that the "hit-lose notification effect" is a effect in which the first decorative member 33a performs the first specific action to notify that the player has won a big win.

In addition, in such an effect of operating the effect button 35, the start timing of the winning/losing notification effect differs depending on whether or not the effect button 35 is operated during the effective period (or depending on the timing of operation). In other words, when the effect of operating the effect button 35 is executed, a time lag occurs in the subsequent effect (variable effect). It suffices to make adjustments using the time up to.

Specifically, when the effect button 35 is operated immediately after the valid period has come, the time from when the temporary stop display of the effect pattern 38 is started to when it is stopped may be lengthened. When the performance button 35 is operated just before the end of the period or when the performance button 5 is not operated, the time from the start of the temporary stop display of the performance pattern 38 to the stop display can be shortened. It should be noted that "adjustment using the time from when the temporary stop display of the production pattern 38 is started until it is stopped and displayed" means that the time is adjusted only during the period in which the production pattern 38 is displayed in the temporary stop state. Alternatively, the time may be adjusted only during the period during which an eye-catching image, which will be described later, is displayed. Good to adjust the time in the period.

The “eye-catching image” is an image that may be displayed when the SP ready-to-win effect and the SPSP ready-to-win effect are finished, and notifies that the SP ready-to-win effect and the SPSP ready-to-win effect are finished. Specifically, it is displayed when the SP ready-to-win effect and the SPSP ready-to-win effect in the variable effect to be lost are finished.
As an exception, in the variable performance where the resurrection performance is executed, it is displayed when the SP ready-to-win performance and the SPSP ready-to-win performance end even if the variable performance is not a losing performance.

In other words, the eye-catching image can be said to be an image suggesting that there is a high possibility of losing (it is a loss), or it can be said to be an image suggesting that the SP ready-to-win effect or SPSP ready-to-win effect has ended. Further, although details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 55 to 59, since the eye-catching image is displayed before the effect pattern 38 is stopped (including temporary stop display), it is an image suggesting that the variable display will end. It can also be said that
In addition, you may make it display only when it is a loss.

The ``resurrection performance'' means that the performance pattern 38 is once displayed in a losing mode (temporary stop of the pattern), and then changed from the losing mode to the big win mode and displayed (stop of the pattern), thereby restoring from the losing to the big win. It is a production like

A first feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is that the ready-to-win effect is executed more when the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is executed than when the pseudo continuous advance notice is not executed. It is easy to say, and the greater the number of times the pseudo continuous notice is executed, the higher the expectation of a big hit. By doing so, it is possible to heighten the player's expectation for whether or not the pseudo continuous notice is executed or the number of times the pseudo continuous notice is executed, and to improve the amusement of the game.

A second feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is that the effect button 35 remains in the normal state during the effective period occurring in the final phase (final stage) of the ready-to-win effect. The big win expectation is higher when the effect button 35 is in the special state than in the case. By doing so, it is possible to heighten the expectation of the player as to whether or not the effect button 35 will be in the special state, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

A third feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is that the effect button 35 remains in the normal state during the effective period occurring in the final phase (final stage) of the ready-to-win effect. It is more difficult to display an eye-catching image when the effect button 35 is in the special state than when the effect button 35 is in the special state.
In other words, there is a problem that if the eye-catching image is displayed when the expectation is high due to the failure (when the production button 35 is in a special state), the degree of disappointment increases. As a result, the disappointment caused by the eye-catching image can be reduced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

The fourth feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is that the probability that an eye-catching image will be displayed is higher for the variable effect pattern that results in a loss and the variable effect pattern that results in a big win. There are points of difference. Specifically, an eye-catching image is more likely to be displayed in a variable effect pattern that results in a loss than in a variable effect pattern that results in a big win. By doing so, it is possible to suggest to the player that there is a high possibility of losing, so that it is possible to prevent the player's expectations from being excessively stirred up, and to increase the interest of the game. can be improved.

A fifth feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is that a common eye-catching image is displayed in all the effect modes. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding the eye-catching image as an image suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win, thereby making it possible to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, as a sixth feature of the variable production pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. By increasing the number of patterns, it is possible to liven up the game without making the player bored by various effects, and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, as a seventh feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, an eye-catching image is displayed in the fluctuating effect pattern where the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is executed. However, the eye-catching image is not displayed in the variable effect pattern in which the normal reach effect is executed and the variable effect pattern in which the reach effect is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player's expectations from being excessively fueled by clearly notifying that the change performance in which the expectation of a big win is high but the loss is a loss. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The eighth feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is that the decorative members (first decorative member 33a, second decorative member 33b) in the period after the eye-catching image is displayed. The number of movable times of the decorative members (first decorative member 33a, second decorative member 33b) during the period before the eye-catching image is displayed ( A total of 5 times (3 times in the pseudo-continuous notice, 1 time in the development effect, and 1 time in the winning/losing notification effect) is more frequent. By doing so, it is possible to arouse the player's expectations until the eye-catching image suggests to the player that there is a high possibility of being a failure, and at the same time, the eye-catching image increases the possibility of failure. After suggesting to the player that it is expensive, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from being excessively stirred up, thereby making it possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Note that the eye-catching image may be displayed when the SP ready-to-win effect and the SP SP ready-to-win effect are finished. The second chance notice effect is not executed.

46 and FIG. 47 does not have a variable effect pattern in which normal reach is performed, SP reach is performed, and SP SP reach is performed, but it is provided. Also good.

In addition, the normal game state and the high-probability time-saving game state have dedicated SP reach and SPSP reach, respectively, but common SP reach and SPSP reach may be provided, or common SP reach and SPSP reach. , and dedicated SP reach and SPSP reach may be provided.

Also, although only one type of eye-catching image is provided, a plurality of types of eye-catching images may be provided. In this way, when a plurality of types of eye-catching images are provided, all eye-catching images may be displayed in any production mode, or the eye-catching images that may be displayed may be different for each production mode. You can do it.

In addition, although a common eye-catching image was used in the normal game state and the high-probability time-saving game state, it is possible to display a dedicated eye-catching image in the normal game state and the high-probability time-saving game state. good.

Further, although the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is provided with the resurrection effect, it may not be provided. In this case, the eye-catching image will not be displayed in the variable effect pattern that results in a big win. In other words, even in this case, it can be said that the eye-catching image is more likely to be displayed in the variable effect pattern that results in a loss than in the variable effect pattern that results in a big win. By doing so, it is possible to suggest to the player that there is a high possibility of losing, so that it is possible to prevent the player's expectations from being excessively stirred up, and to increase the interest of the game. can be improved.

(Blow effect pattern determination process)
The blowing effect pattern determination processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a flow chart showing a fan effect pattern determination process in the effect control section 120m.

The sub CPU 120a refers to the variable effect pattern in step S1444-1, and acquires the random number value for determining the air blow effect pattern in step S1444-2.

Sub CPU120a, in step S1444-3, determines whether the current gaming state is a high probability time-saving gaming state. If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is not in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, it proceeds to step S1444-4, and if it determines that it is in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, it proceeds to step S1444-5.

In step S1444-4, the sub CPU 120a selects the fan effect pattern determination table 1 (see FIG. 49(a)), and shifts the process to step S1444-6. In step S1444-5, the sub CPU 120a selects the blow effect pattern determination table 2 (see FIG. 49(b)) and shifts the process to step S1444-6. Details of the air blow effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1444-6, the sub CPU 120a determines one air blow effect pattern out of a plurality of air blow effect patterns using the selected air blow effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 49).

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1444-7 whether or not execution of the blow effect has been determined. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the execution of the blowing effect has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1444-8, and if it determines that the execution of the blowing effect has not been determined, the sub CPU 120a executes the current blowing effect determination process. finish.

In step S1444-8, the sub CPU 120a sets the blowing effect pattern command corresponding to the blowing effect execution pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and terminates the current blowing effect determination process.

As a result, the blowing effect pattern command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, the process for executing the blowing effect is performed, and the blowing effect is started by the operating handle 3 or the like.

(Blow effect pattern determination table)
FIG. 49(a) is a diagram showing the blowing effect pattern determination table 1 referred to in the normal game state, and FIG. 49(b) shows the blowing effect pattern determination table 2 referred to in the high-accuracy time-saving game state. It is a diagram.

In the air blowing effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49, the determination result of the big win, the variable effect pattern, the selection rate (%) based on the random number value for determining the air blow effect pattern, and the air blow effect pattern are associated with each other. For reference, the execution timing of the blow effect for each blow effect pattern is described.

The execution timing of the blow effect is the start of fluctuation, which is the timing at which the image of the first frame is displayed when the variable display of the effect pattern 38 is started on the image display device 31, and the SP ready-to-win effect on the image display device 31. When the SP ready-to-win is started, which is the timing at which the first frame image is displayed when it is started, and SPSP is the timing at which the first frame image is displayed when the SPSP ready-to-win effect is started on the image display device 31. A reach start time and a predetermined frame timing after an eye-catching image is displayed on the image display device 31 are set after the end of the eye-catching image display.

The blow effect pattern 1 is a pattern in which no blow effect is executed, the blow effect pattern 2 is a pattern in which the blow effect is executed at the start of fluctuation, and the blow effect pattern 3 is a pattern in which the blow effect is executed at the start of the SP reach. A blowing performance pattern 4 is a pattern in which a blowing performance is executed at the start of the SPSP ready-to-win, and a wind blowing performance pattern 5 is a pattern in which a blowing performance is executed after the end of the eye-catching image display.

As a first feature of the air blowing effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. One of the points is that the probability of execution of the blow effect is higher when it is determined. By doing so, the blowing effect is executed with a higher probability in the high-probability time-saving game state than in the normal game state, and the game progresses smoothly while maintaining the rarity of the blowing effect in the normal game state. It is possible to improve the amusement of the high-probability time-saving game state desired to be played. In addition, the execution probability of the blow effect may be set to be the same between the normal game state and the high-probability time-saving game state, or the relationship may be reversed.

As a second feature of the air blowing effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. One of the points is that it is set so that the air blow effect is more likely to be executed at an earlier stage (stage) of the variable display (variable effect) when it is determined. In this manner, the blowing performance is likely to be executed at the late timing of the variable display in the normal game state, and the wind blowing performance is easily executed at the early timing of the variable display in the high-probability time-saving game state. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the sense of delay in the high-probability time-saving game state while drawing the player's expectation for the big win game in the normal game state until the time when the variable display is late. It should be noted that the execution timing of the blow effect may be set in the same way in the normal game state and the high probability time-saving game state, or may be set so as to have a reverse relationship.

As a third feature of the air-blowing effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. The point is that it is not executed while the image is being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the resurrection effect will be performed immediately before the resurrection effect is performed (during the display of the eye-catching image) when the resurrection effect is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of
It should be noted that a blowing effect (confirmation effect) may be performed while the eye-catching image is being displayed.

(Determination processing of dialogue announcement effect pattern)
Using FIG. 50, the speech announcement effect pattern determination processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described. FIG. 50 is a flow chart showing the process of determining the dialogue announcement effect pattern in the effect control section 120m.

The sub CPU 120a refers to the variable effect pattern in step S1445-1, and obtains a random number value for determining the dialog announcement effect pattern in step S1445-2.

In step S1445-3, the sub CPU 120a determines one dialog preview effect pattern from among a plurality of dialog preview effect patterns using the dialog preview effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 51).

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1445-4 whether or not execution of the speech announcement effect has been determined. If the sub CPU 120a determines that execution of the dialog preview effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1445-5, and if it determines that execution of the dialog preview effect is not determined, the current dialog preview effect End the pattern determination process.

In step S1445-5, the sub CPU 120a sets a dialogue preview effect pattern command corresponding to the dialogue preview effect execution pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and terminates the current dialogue preview effect pattern determination process.

As a result, the dialog preview effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, processing for executing the dialog preview effect is performed, and the dialog preview effect is started by the image display device 31 or the like. Become.

(Dialogue notice production pattern decision table)
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a dialogue foretelling effect pattern determination table referred to when determining a dialogue foretelling effect pattern. The words notice effect pattern determination table is associated with a jackpot determination result, a variable effect pattern, a selection rate (%) based on a random number value for deciding the words notice effect pattern, and a decided words notice effect pattern. In addition, the contents of the lines are described as a reference.

Dialogue notice effect patterns include "normal dialogue" in which it is unclear whether or not a jackpot game is likely to be executed, "reach confirmed dialogue" in which it is confirmed that the ready-to-win effect will be executed, and the ready-to-win effect is executed. As soon as the event is confirmed, there are four categories: "expectation level UP dialogue" that suggests the possibility of a jackpot game being executed, and "positive dialogue (premium)" that confirms that a big win will occur. A plurality of lines are set for each category, and the degree of expectation for a big hit is normal lines<line for fixed reach<line for UP expectation<line for sure (big hit confirmed).

As a first feature of the dialogue notice effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. , Accurate lines) are more likely to be determined, and when a variable effect pattern with a high expectation of a big hit is determined, than when a variable effect pattern with a low expectation of a big hit is determined (Reach confirmation line, expectation level UP line, accuracy line) can be easily determined. By doing so, it is possible to heighten the player's sense of expectation for the execution of the big winning game, and to improve the interest of the game.

A second feature of the dialogue foretelling effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51 is that the dialogue foretelling effect is not executed in the shortened variable effect pattern. By doing so, since the speech announcement performance is not performed in the variable performance with a low expectation for big win and a short variation time, the player who wants to smoothly proceed with the game does not feel troublesome with the speech announcement performance. can be prevented, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, according to the tables of FIGS. 46, 47, and 51, in the shortened variable production pattern, the effect of operating the production button 35 (dialogue notice production, SP reach production, SP SP reach production in the final phase (end stage) Since the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 35 is not executed, it can be said that the eye-catching image is not displayed when the effect for operating the effect button 35 is not executed. By doing so, when the degree of expectation is low (when the effect of operating the effect button 35 is not executed), by avoiding excessive effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. .

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the SP ready-to-win effect of displaying an eye-catching image and the variable effect pattern (losing) to execute the SPSP ready-to-win effect, the effect of operating the effect button 35 can be executed once or twice. In the variable effect pattern for executing the normal ready-to-win effect and the normal variable effect pattern in which there is no possibility of displaying an eye-catching image, the effect of operating the effect button 35 can be executed 0 to 1 times. Thus, the effect of operating the effect button 35 is not executed in the shortened variable effect pattern in which there is no possibility of displaying an eye-catching image.
In other words, in the variable effect that results in a loss, the eye-catching image is more likely to be displayed in the variable effect in which the effect of operating the effect button 35 is executed more often.

(Main processing of the integrated control unit)
Main processing of the integrated control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a flow chart showing main processing of the integrated control unit 151 . This main processing is performed when a system reset that occurs when a power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 140 is input to the overall CPU 151a.

The supervising CPU 151a prohibits all interrupts in step T1, and performs initial setting processing in step T2. Specifically, CPU initialization such as setting of built-in registers, access permission to the general RAM 151c, initialization of all RAM areas of the general RAM 151c (clear to 0), CTC (counter timer circuit) for generating a timer interrupt ), etc., and permits all interrupts in step T3.

The supervising CPU 151a performs volume adjustment processing in step T4. Specifically, based on the detection signal (left button detection signal, right button detection signal) from the cross button detection switch 36b that detects the operation of the cross button 36 that can be operated by the player, the voice output device 32 outputs the perform processing for adjusting the volume (value) of the effect sound. Details of the volume adjustment process will be described later with reference to FIG.

The supervising CPU 151a performs light amount adjustment processing in step T5. Specifically, based on a detection signal (lower button detection signal, upper button detection signal) from a cross button detection switch 36b that detects the operation of the cross button 36 that can be operated by the player, the board illumination device 34a, the frame A process for adjusting the light amount (value) of the lighting device 34b for the opening and the lighting device 34c for the starting port is performed.

In addition to adjusting the light amount of the board illumination device 34a, the frame illumination device 34b, and the starting port illumination device 34c, the light intensity of the backlight of the image display device 31 may also be adjusted. .

The supervising CPU 151a performs eco mode control processing in step T6. Specifically, processing for controlling the start and end of the eco mode for suppressing power consumption by reducing the light intensity of the board lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, and the starting port lighting device 34c is performed.

In step T7, the overall CPU 151a determines whether or not it has received an effect instruction command or a notification instruction command transmitted from the effect control section 120m. If the performance instruction command or the notification instruction command has not been received, the process proceeds to step T10, and if the performance instruction command or the notification instruction command has been received, the process proceeds to step T8.

The supervising CPU 151a performs animation pattern setting processing in step T8. Specifically, an animation pattern is determined from the animation group of the type corresponding to the received effect instruction command or notification instruction command, and is set in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c.

The supervising CPU 151a performs a sound pattern setting process in step T9. Specifically, a process of determining a sound pattern from the type of sound group corresponding to the received effect instruction command or notification instruction command and setting it in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c is performed.

In step T10, the supervising CPU 151a determines whether or not a frame switching flag is set in the supervising RAM 151c to indicate that it is time to update the display image of the image display device 31. FIG. If there is a frame switching flag, the process moves to step T11, and if there is no frame switching flag, the process moves to step T4.

Note that the frame switching flag is set by V blank interrupt processing of the integrated control unit 151, which will be described later. Therefore, the processing of steps T11 to T14 described below is executed each time the V blank interrupt processing is executed (frame update timing).

The general CPU 151a clears the frame switching flag set in the general RAM 151c in step T11, and performs scene update processing in step T12. Specifically, referring to a scene switching counter, a wait frame counter, and a frame counter which are updated in the V blank interrupt process, which will be described later, the address of the animation scene is updated based on the animation pattern determined in step T8. , the sound scene address is updated based on the sound pattern determined in step T9.

The supervising CPU 151a performs drawing control processing in step T13. Specifically, it consists of a drawing control command group based on the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. A display list is generated, this display list is output to the image control unit 152 (VDP), and processing for instructing drawing of a display image based on the display list is performed.

As a result, the image control unit 152 (VDP) draws the display image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and displays the image (effect image, abnormality notification image) drawn in the display frame buffer to the image display device. 31 will be displayed.

The overall CPU 151a performs voice control processing in step T14. Specifically, a process of generating an audio control command from the sound information at the updated address and outputting this audio control command to the audio control unit 154 (audio LSI) is performed.

As a result, the audio control unit 154 (audio LSI) performs processing for outputting various effects and notification sounds from the audio output device 32 based on the audio control command. When this process ends, the process moves to step T4.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the integrated control unit)
Command reception interrupt processing of the integrated control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53(a) is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing of the integrated control unit 151. FIG. This command reception interruption process is executed by receiving various commands transmitted from the effect control section 120m.

The supervising CPU 151a performs command reception processing in step T30. Specifically, when receiving an effect instruction command or a notification instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, a process of storing it in the reception buffer of the general RAM 151c is performed. When this process ends, the current command reception interrupt process ends.

(V blank interrupt processing of integrated control unit)
V-blank interrupt processing of the integrated control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 53(b). FIG. 53(b) is a flow chart showing the V-blank interrupt processing of the integrated control unit 151. As shown in FIG. This V-blank interrupt processing is executed each time a V-blank signal is received from the image control unit 152 (VDP) every time the display of one frame of effect image is completed (approximately 33 milliseconds).

The supervising CPU 151a performs counter update processing in step T50. Specifically, a process of +1 updating various counters (scene switching counter, wait frame counter, frame counter, etc.) used in the above-described animation control process or the like is performed.

The supervising CPU 151a performs frame buffer switching command processing in step T51. Specifically, the image control unit 152 (VDP) is instructed to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM. As a result, every time V-blank interrupt processing is executed every 1/30 second (approximately 33 milliseconds), the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are divided into a "drawing frame buffer" and a "display frame buffer." Buffer" and alternately.

In step T52, the supervising CPU 151a sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched in a predetermined area of the supervising RAM 151c, and terminates the current V blank interrupt process. This frame switching flag is referred to in step T11 of the main processing of the overall control section 151. FIG.

(Volume adjustment processing of the integrated control unit)
Volume adjustment processing of the integrated control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing volume adjustment processing of the overall control unit 151 .

In step T4-1, the general CPU 151a determines whether or not the volume adjustment permission set in the general RAM 151c is possible (variable). If it is possible to adjust the volume, the process proceeds to step T4-2, and if it is not possible (impossible) to adjust the volume, it is assumed that the volume cannot be adjusted based on the operation of the cross button 36, and step T4. -19 is processed.

In addition, when it is not possible to adjust the volume (impossible), when the alarm sound of a security abnormality with a priority of "medium" or higher is being output, and during the period when the light intensity is being adjusted, specifically is the period during which the image is displayed during light intensity adjustment.

The supervising CPU 151a determines whether or not the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 have been operated in step T4-2. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input of an operation signal from the cross button detection switch 36b. If the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 have been operated, the process proceeds to step T4-12, and if the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 have not been operated, the process proceeds to step T4-3.

In step T4-3, the supervising CPU 151a determines whether or not the current state is a customer waiting state in which the variable display of special symbols and the special game (jackpot game) are not being executed. If it is in the state of waiting for a customer, the process proceeds to step T4-4, and if not in the state of waiting for a customer, the process proceeds to step T4-8.

In step T4-4, the supervising CPU 151a determines whether or not the non-display of the volume-related image, which will be described later, has continued for five seconds during the customer waiting state. If the non-display of the volume-related image continues for five seconds, the process proceeds to step T4-5, and if the non-display of the volume-related image does not continue for five seconds, the process proceeds to step T4-6. Move.

The "volume related image" includes a volume adjustment guide image for guiding that the volume can be adjusted by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36, and a volume adjustment guide image that notifies the current volume value and indicates that the volume can be adjusted by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36. It is an image during volume adjustment for guiding that the value is adjusted.

In step T4-5, the general CPU 151a sets the animation pattern of the volume adjustment guidance image in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs processing for displaying the volume adjustment guide image on the image display device 31 .

In step T4-6, the supervising CPU 151a determines whether or not the cross button 36 has not been operated for 20 minutes during the customer waiting state. If the non-operation of the cross button 36 has not continued for 20 minutes, it is assumed that it cannot be determined whether or not the previous player has finished the game, and the process proceeds to step T4-8. If the game continues for 20 minutes, the current volume value is reset to the initial volume value set in the general RAM 151c, assuming that the previous player has finished the game in step T4-7.

In step T4-8, the supervising CPU 151a determines whether or not the volume adjusting image is being displayed. When the volume adjusting image is being displayed, the process proceeds to step T4-9 to determine whether or not the conditions for erasing the volume adjusting image are satisfied, and the volume adjusting image is displayed. If not, the current volume adjustment process is terminated.

The supervising CPU 151a determines whether or not the production button 35 is operated in step T4-9. If the effect button 35 is operated, the process proceeds to step T4-11, and if the effect button 35 is not operated, the process proceeds to step T4-10.

In step T4-10, the supervising CPU 151a determines whether or not the cross button 36 has not been operated for 10 seconds. If the cross button 36 has not been operated for 10 seconds, the process proceeds to step T4-11, and if the cross button 36 has not been operated for 10 seconds, the image during volume adjustment is not erased. End the current volume adjustment process.

In step T4-11, the supervising CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the image during volume adjustment set in the supervising RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs processing for erasing the image during volume adjustment displayed on the image display device 31 . When this process ends, the current volume adjustment process ends.

When the supervising CPU 151a determines in step T4-2 that the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 have been operated, in step T4-12 it determines whether or not the volume adjustment guidance image is being displayed. If the volume adjustment guidance image is being displayed, the process is shifted to step T4-18 to switch to the volume adjustment in-progress image, and if the volume adjustment guidance image is not being displayed, the process is shifted to step T4-13. .

In step T4-13, the supervising CPU 151a determines whether or not the volume adjusting image is being displayed. If the image during volume adjustment is being displayed, the process proceeds to step T4-14 assuming that the volume is to be adjusted, and if the image during volume adjustment is not being displayed, step T4-14 is performed to display the volume adjustment guidance image. Processing is transferred to T4-18.

In step T4-14, the supervising CPU 151a determines whether or not the operation exceeds the volume adjustment limit value. If the operation exceeds the volume adjustment limit value, the process proceeds to step T4-18, and if the operation does not exceed the volume adjustment limit value, the process proceeds to step T4-15.
Note that the operation exceeding the volume adjustment limit value specifically means an operation to increase the volume (right side of the cross button 36) while the maximum volume value is set to "5". button) or an operation (operating the left button of the cross button 36) to further decrease the volume when the volume value is set to the minimum value of "0".

In step T4-15, the supervising CPU 151a performs volume change processing for changing the volume value. Specifically, when the left button of the cross button 36 is operated, if the volume value stored in the general RAM 151c is not the lower limit value, 1 is subtracted from the volume value, and the right button of the cross button 36 is operated. If there is, the volume value is incremented by 1 if it is not the upper limit of the volume value stored in the general RAM 151c, and a volume change flag is set in a predetermined area of the overall RAM 151c. As a result, the presence or absence of the volume change flag is referenced in the above-described audio control processing, a volume change command is output to the audio control unit 154, and the volume of the effect sound being output is changed.

The supervising CPU 151a determines in step T4-16 whether or not a variation effect is being performed or a special game (jackpot game) is being performed. If the variable performance is being performed, the process is moved to step T4-18, and if the variable performance is not being performed, the process is moved to step T4-17.

In step T4-17, the general CPU 151a sets the sound pattern of the volume notification sound corresponding to the current volume value in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c. As a result, the audio control unit 154 performs processing for outputting the volume notification sound from the audio output device 32 according to the current volume value.

In step T4-18, the general CPU 151a sets the animation pattern of the image during volume adjustment corresponding to the current volume value in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs processing for displaying the image during volume adjustment on the image display device 31 (instead of the volume adjustment guide image when the volume adjustment guide image is being displayed). . When this process ends, the current volume adjustment process ends.

When the supervising CPU 151a determines in step T4-1 that the volume adjustment is not possible (impossible), in step T4-19, is the volume-related image (volume adjustment guidance image, volume adjustment in-progress image) being displayed? determine whether or not If the volume-related image is being displayed, the process proceeds to step T4-20, and if the volume-related image is not being displayed, the current volume adjustment process is terminated.

In step T4-20, the supervising CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the volume related images (volume adjustment guide image, volume adjusting image) set in the supervising RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs processing for erasing the volume-related image displayed on the image display device 31 . When this process ends, the current volume adjustment process ends.

As described above, by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 during a period other than the period during which the alarm sound for a security abnormality with a priority of "medium" or higher is being output and the period during which the amount of light is being adjusted, The volume can be adjusted, that is, the volume can be adjusted during the variable performance, during the operation of the performance button 35 during the variable performance, and during the special game (jackpot game), so that the convenience of the volume adjustment is improved. It is possible to

In addition, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated in the customer waiting state or during the customer waiting effect, a volume notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the current volume value, or a volume notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the adjusted volume value. Since sound is output, it is possible to aurally confirm the current volume and the volume after adjustment, and it is possible to improve the convenience of volume adjustment.

On the other hand, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated during the variable production or the special game (jackpot game), unlike the customer waiting state or the customer waiting production, the volume notification sound depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value. Alternatively, the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted volume value is not output. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fluctuation performance and the performance in the special game (jackpot game) from being hindered, and it is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game while ensuring the convenience of volume adjustment. .

Also, when an operation exceeding the volume adjustment limit value is performed, the volume notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the current volume value is not output. By doing so, it becomes easier to recognize that the volume cannot be increased any more (or the volume cannot be decreased any more), and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

In this embodiment, the description of the light intensity adjustment process is omitted, but since the basic process flow is the same, it is only necessary to replace "volume" and "light intensity" in the sound volume adjustment process.

(Production example of variation production pattern 5)
55(a), FIG. 56, and FIG. 57, an example of the effect when the variation effect pattern 5 is executed will be described. In addition, in this variable effect pattern 5, it is assumed that execution of the speech announcement effect is determined.

First, FIG. 56(a) shows a scene in which the effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a failure from the end of the previous variable effect to the start of the next variable effect.

When the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 1 fluctuation period) starts at the timing of T0 in FIG. The pending icon in the 1 pending icon display area 31a is displayed in a shift manner, and the number pending display in the first number pending display area 31d is reduced. Also, the sound output device 32 outputs BGM corresponding to the variable effect, and the board lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b start emitting light corresponding to the variable effect (see FIG. 56(b)). .
In addition, although illustration is omitted, the lamp reservation of the first special symbol reservation sub-display 27d is reduced and displayed.

Next, at the timing of T1, when the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 35 in the dialog preview effect is valid starts, the image display device 31 changes the character A and the non-protruding state for prompting the operation of the effect button 35. is displayed (see FIG. 56(c)).

Then, when the effect button 35 is operated, as shown in FIG. 56(d), the line "A chance?!" of the character A is displayed. Here, it is assumed that "normal dialogue" is determined as the dialogue foretelling effect pattern in the dialogue foretelling effect pattern determination process.

After that, in the image display device 31, the "NEXT" symbol indicating that the pseudo-continuous notice will be executed is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol of the effect symbol 38 (see FIG. 56(e)), and at the timing of T2, normal When the fluctuation period (pseudo 1 fluctuation period) ends and the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 2 fluctuation period) starts, the image display device 31 restarts the fluctuation display of all the effect symbols 38, and the second decorative member. The second specific action of 33b is performed (see FIG. 56(f)).

Next, at the timing of T3, when the normal fluctuation period (pseudo second fluctuation period) ends and the normal ready-to-win effect period starts, the image display device 31 temporarily stops displaying the effect symbol 38 in the ready-to-win state. A normal reach effect is started (see FIG. 57(a)).

Next, at the timing of T4, when the normal ready-to-win effect period ends and the symbol stop period starts, the image display device 31 temporarily stops and displays all the effect symbols 38 in a combination indicating a failure (FIG. 57(b)). ), the character portion of the effect pattern 38 performs an action suggesting that the effect pattern 38 is stopped and displayed, and the small effect pattern 48 is stopped and displayed (FIG. 57(c) See), the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the small effect symbol 48 is continued until the timing of T5.
It should be noted that the period from timing T0 to timing T5, that is, the period during which the variable effect is performed is a period in which the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted.

(Production example of fluctuation production pattern 12)
55(b) and FIGS. 58 to 61, a description will be given of an effect example when the variable effect pattern 12 is executed. It should be noted that, in this variable effect pattern 12, it is assumed that execution of the dialogue announcement effect and the change scenario 22 in the icon change effect are determined.

First, FIG. 58(a) is a scene in which the effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a failure from the end of the previous variable effect to the start of the next variable effect. Also, the pending icon at the position corresponding to the pending number "1" in the first pending icon display area 31a is displayed as a blue icon.

When the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 1 fluctuation period) starts at the timing of T0 in FIG. The pending icon in the pending icon display area 31a is shifted and displayed, and the number pending in the first number pending display area 31d is reduced. Also, the sound output device 32 outputs BGM corresponding to the variable effect, and the board lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b start emitting light corresponding to the variable effect (see FIG. 58(b)). .
In addition, although illustration is omitted, the lamp reservation of the first special symbol reservation sub-display 27d is reduced and displayed.

Also, at this time, based on the change scenario 22, the blue icon in the first reserved icon display area 31a is shifted and displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, and is changed to a green icon (the variable icon). In response to the change of the variable icon to the green icon, the starting door lighting device 34c starts emitting green light corresponding to the green icon.

Next, at the timing of T1, when the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 35 in the dialog preview effect is valid starts, the image display device 31 changes the character A and the non-protruding state for prompting the operation of the effect button 35. is displayed (see FIG. 58(c)).

Then, when the effect button 35 is operated, as shown in FIG. 58(d), the line "It's hot!" of the character A is displayed. Here, it is assumed that "expectation degree UP dialogue" is determined as the dialogue foretelling effect pattern in the dialogue foretelling effect pattern determination process.

After that, in the image display device 31, the "NEXT" symbol indicating that the pseudo continuous notice will be executed is temporarily stopped in the medium symbol of the effect symbol 38 (see FIG. 58(e)), and at the timing of T2, normal When the fluctuation period (pseudo 1 fluctuation period) ends and the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 2 fluctuation period) starts, the image display device 31 restarts the fluctuation display of all the effect symbols 38, and the second decorative member. The second specific action of 33b is performed (see FIG. 58(f)).

At this time, based on the change scenario 22, the variable icon in the variable icon display area 31c is changed to a red icon. In addition, in accordance with the change of the change icon to the red icon, the light emission color of the starting port lighting device 34c is also changed (changed) to red light emission.

Next, at the timing of T3, when the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 2nd fluctuation period) ends and the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 3rd fluctuation period) starts, the image display device 31 changes the middle pattern of the effect pattern 38 to pseudo-continuously. After the "NEXT" symbol suggesting that the notice will be executed is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 59(a)), the variable display of all the effect symbols 38 is resumed, and the second decorative member 33b is displayed. 2 specific operation is performed (see FIG. 59(b)).

Next, at the timing of T4, when the normal fluctuation period (pseudo 3 fluctuation period) ends and the normal ready-to-win effect period starts, the image display device 31 temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol 38 in the ready-to-win state. A normal reach effect is started (see FIG. 59(c)).

Next, at the timing of T5, when the development effect suggesting that the SPSP ready-to-win effect will be performed starts, the first specific action of the first decorative member 33a is performed (see FIG. 59(d)).

Next, at the timing of T6, when the development effect (normal ready-to-win effect period) ends and the SPSP ready-to-win effect period starts, in the image display device 31, the character B attacks the effect pattern 38, resulting in a combination indicating a big hit. An SPSP ready-to-win performance is performed in which a performance for stopping the performance pattern 38 is developed. Also, the background image HG1 for the effect mode A is changed to the background image HG2 for the SPSP ready-to-win effect (see FIGS. 59(e) to 60(a)).

At this time, since the SPSP ready-to-win effect period has come, the effect pattern 38 is displayed in a simple manner composed of only the number part, and is reduced and displayed to move to the upper left end, thus entering a double ready-to-win state. On the other hand, the small effect pattern 48 does not enter the ready-to-win state and continues to be displayed in a variable manner.

Also, the pending icon and the variable icon are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the number suspension and lamp suspension continue the display state. In addition, the starting port lighting device 34c continues to emit light in a light emission color (here, red) according to the display mode (color) of the variable icon before it is hidden (erased).

Next, at the timing of T7, when the valid period for validating the operation of the effect button 35 in the final phase (final stage) of the ready-to-win effect starts, the image display device 31 prompts the operation of the character B and the effect button 35. An operation prompting image BG1 imitating the effect button 35 in a non-protruding state is displayed (see FIG. 60(b)).

Then, when the performance button 35 is operated, as shown in FIG. 60(c), the performance pattern 38, which is a combination indicating that the attack of the character B fails and the failure, is temporarily stopped.
Note that the movement of the character B is stopped before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

Next, at the timing of T8, when the SPSP ready-to-reach effect period ends and the eye-catching image display period starts, the image display device 31 gradually closes the eye-catching image EG1 imitating a fusuma from both the left and right ends. is displayed (see FIG. 60(d)).
Since the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed as it gradually closes, the background image HG2, the effect pattern 38, and the character B are gradually hidden from both left and right ends (gradually disappearing from view).

That is, after the left and right patterns of the production pattern 38 become invisible, the middle pattern of the production pattern 38 becomes invisible.

Further, when the eye-catching image EG1 starts to be displayed, the audio output device 32 stops outputting BGM and starts outputting SE (sound effect) imitating the sound of closing a sliding door. Also, the board lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are turned off.

Then, when the eye-catching image EG1 is completely closed, the background image HG2, the effect pattern 38, and the character B are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the small effect pattern 48, number suspension, and lamp suspension continue to be displayed without being hidden (see FIG. 60(e)). In addition, the starting door lighting device 34c also continues to emit light in a light emission color (here, red) according to the display mode (color) of the variable icon before it is hidden (erased).

Further, as shown in FIG. 60(e), a character A unique to the model of the gaming machine 1 is displayed in the eye-catching image EG1.

After that, an eye-catching image EG1 resembling a fusuma is displayed so as to gradually open (see FIG. 60(f)).
In addition, since the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed so as to gradually open, the background image HG1 for the production mode A, the production pattern 38, the first pending icon display area 31a, the second pending icon display area 31b, and the The variable icon display area 31c is gradually displayed (becomes visible gradually) from the center.

That is, after the middle pattern of the production pattern 38 becomes visible, the left and right patterns of the production pattern 38 become visible.

Next, when the eye-catching image display period ends at the timing of T9 and the symbol stop period starts, the image display device 31 temporarily stops and displays all the performance symbols 38 in a combination indicating a failure (FIG. 61 ( a) see).
Also, at this time, the audio output device 32 stops outputting BGM and SE (sound effects). In addition, the light emission of the starting port lighting device 34c is finished and turned off.
In addition, the lighting device 34a for the board and the lighting device 34b for the frame resume light emission according to the variation effect.

Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, all the performance symbols 38 are stopped and displayed, and the small performance symbols 48 are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 61(b)), and the performance symbols 38 and the small performance symbols 48 are displayed until the timing of T10. is continued.
In addition, when the production pattern 38 is stopped and displayed, the display of the variation icon is erased.
Note that the period from the timing T0 to the timing T10, that is, the period during which the variable effect is performed is a period in which the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted.

(Production example of variable production pattern 28)
55(c) and FIG. 58 to FIG. 63, an example of effect when the variable effect pattern 28 is executed will be described. It should be noted that, in the example of the effect of the variable effect pattern 28, it is assumed that the speech announcement effect is executed, the wind effect is executed, and the change scenario 22 in the icon change effect is determined.
It should be noted that the timing from T0 to T7 is the same as the effect example of the variable effect pattern 12 described above, so the description is omitted.

At the timing of T7 in FIG. 55(c), when the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 35 in the final phase (final stage) of the ready-to-win effect starts, the image display device 31 displays the character B and the effect button 35. An operation prompting image BG2 simulating the effect button 35 in a projecting state for prompting the operation is displayed (see FIG. 62(a)).

Then, when the performance button 35 is operated, as shown in FIG. 62(b), the performance pattern 38, which is a combination indicating that the attack of the character B is unsuccessful, is temporarily stopped and displayed.
Note that the movement of the character B is stopped before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

Next, at the timing of T8, when the SPSP ready-to-reach effect period ends and the eye-catching image display period starts, the image display device 31 gradually closes the eye-catching image EG1 imitating a fusuma from both the left and right ends. is displayed (see FIG. 62(c)).
Since the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed as it gradually closes, the background image HG2, the effect pattern 38, and the character B are gradually hidden from both left and right ends (gradually disappearing from view).

That is, after the left and right patterns of the production pattern 38 become invisible, the middle pattern of the production pattern 38 becomes invisible.

Further, when the eye-catching image EG1 starts to be displayed, the audio output device 32 stops outputting BGM and starts outputting SE (sound effect) imitating the sound of closing a sliding door. Also, the board lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are turned off.

Then, when the eye-catching image EG1 is completely closed, the background image HG2, the effect pattern 38, and the character B are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the small effect pattern 48, number suspension, and lamp suspension continue to be displayed without being hidden (see FIG. 62(d)). In addition, the starting door lighting device 34c also continues to emit light in a light emission color (here, red) according to the display mode (color) of the variable icon before it is hidden (erased).

Further, as shown in FIG. 62(d), a character A unique to the model of the gaming machine 1 is displayed in the eye-catching image EG1.

After that, an eye-catching image EG1 resembling a fusuma is displayed so as to gradually open (see FIG. 62(e)).
In addition, since the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed so as to gradually open, the background image HG1 for the production mode A, the production pattern 38, the first pending icon display area 31a, the second pending icon display area 31b, and the The variable icon display area 31c is gradually displayed (becomes visible gradually) from the center.

That is, after the middle pattern of the production pattern 38 becomes visible, the left and right patterns of the production pattern 38 become visible.

Next, when the eye-catching image display period ends at the timing of T9 and the symbol stop period starts, the image display device 31 temporarily stops and displays all the performance symbols 38 in a combination indicating a failure.
Also, at this time, the audio output device 32 stops outputting BGM and SE (sound effects).
In addition, the lighting device 34a for the board and the lighting device 34b for the frame resume light emission according to the variation effect.

Next, at the timing of T10, when the blowing effect starts, wind (air) is sent out in a predetermined manner from the blowing port of the operating handle 3 toward the hand of the player who operates the operating handle 3, and a big win is achieved. (see FIG. 62(f)).

Next, at the timing of T11, when the pattern temporary stop display period ends and the resurrection effect period starts, the resurrection effect is performed by performing the first specific action of the first decoration member 33a. Also, at this time, the output of BGM from the audio output device 32 is resumed (see FIG. 63(a)).
In addition, during the revival effect period from the timing of T11 to the timing of T12, the display of the pending icon and the variable icon is hidden (erased) again.

Next, at the timing of T12, when the revival effect period ends and the symbol stop period starts, the image display device 31 temporarily stops and displays all the effect symbols 38 in a combination indicating a big win.
Also, at this time, the display of the pending icon and the variable icon is again displayed.

Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, all the performance symbols 38 are stopped and displayed, and the small performance symbols 48 are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 63(b)), and the performance symbols 38 and the small performance symbols 48 are displayed until the timing of T13. is continued.
In addition, when the production pattern 38 is stopped and displayed, the display of the variation icon is erased. On the other hand, the light emission of the starting door lighting device continues for a predetermined period even after the change icon is erased.
It should be noted that the period from timing T0 to timing T13, ie, the period during which the variable effect is performed, is a period in which the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted.

In this embodiment, "non-display" may be erased or may be hidden by another image or the like.

As described above, in this embodiment, before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started, the effect pattern 38 is in the double reach state, so five of the effect patterns 38 are displayed (in the embodiment, "2" pattern). , "3" pattern and "4" pattern), but after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished, the effect pattern 38 is no longer in the double-reach state, so the five effect patterns 38 that had been displayed are displayed. Two production patterns 38 ("2" pattern in the embodiment) are erased, and the remaining three production patterns 38 ("3" pattern and "4" pattern in the embodiment) are displayed. . By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize that the SPSP reach performance (SP reach performance) has ended, so that it is difficult for the player to misunderstand that the variable performance will continue, and the interest of the game is enhanced. can be improved.

Further, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the effect pattern 38, the pending icon, and the variable icon are not displayed, while the small effect pattern 48 and the number pending are continuously displayed. By doing so, important information for the player, such as the results of the variable display and the number of reservations, can be grasped even when the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed. , it is possible to prevent the decline in interest in the game.

Before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, the effect pattern 38 is composed only of the number portion. It is composed by That is, the number of constituent elements of the effect pattern 38 is different (changed) before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished. By doing so, the number of constituent elements of the production pattern 38 is made different (changed) via the eye-catching image EG1, so that the variable production can proceed without making the player feel uncomfortable. , it is possible to prevent the decline in interest in the game.

Also, before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished, the small effect pattern 48 is displayed without changing (changing) the number of constituent elements. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the result of the variable display, which is important information, so that it is possible to prevent the loss of interest in the game while ensuring the convenience of the gaming machine. Become.

Also, before the eye-catching image EG1 starts to be displayed, the effect pattern 38 is displayed in a reduced size (although the size is reduced), but after the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, the effect pattern 38 is Displayed normally (restored in size). That is, the size of the effect pattern 38 is different (changed) before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished. By doing so, the sizes of the production patterns 38 are made different (changed) via the eye-catching image EG1, so that the variable production can be progressed without making the player feel uncomfortable, and the game is improved. It is possible to prevent a decline in interest.

Also, before the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is started and after the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished, the size of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed without being changed (changed). By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the result of the variable display, which is important information, so that it is possible to prevent the loss of interest in the game while ensuring the convenience of the gaming machine. Become.

BGM can be output from the audio output device 32 before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed and after the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed. BGM is not output from the audio output device 32 . By doing so, it is possible to liven up the variable performance until the eye-catching image suggests to the player that there is a high possibility of losing, and at the same time, it is suggested to the player that there is a high possibility of losing. It is possible to prevent the eye-catching image EG1 from becoming a nuisance effect, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

While the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, BGM is not output from the audio output device 32, but the volume can be adjusted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the eye-catching image EG1, which suggests to the player that there is a high possibility of losing, from becoming an annoying effect, and to ensure the convenience of the gaming machine. becomes possible.

It should be noted that while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, BGM may be output (muted) at a volume value of 0 instead of not being output from the audio output device 32 .
In this embodiment, the volume value of 0 is defined as non-audible volume, and the volume value greater than 0 is defined as audible volume.

The first decorative member 33a can be moved before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed and after the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed. Inside, the first decorative member 33a (second decorative member 33b) is not movable. By doing so, it is possible to liven up the variable presentation (to incite expectations) until the eye-catching image suggests to the player that there is a high possibility of failure, and the possibility of failure is possible. It is possible to prevent the eye-catching image EG1, which suggests to the player that the game is high, from becoming an annoying effect, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Before the eye-catching image EG1 is started to be displayed and after the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, the board lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b emit light in accordance with the variable effect. However, during the display of the eye-catching image EG1, the board lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are turned off. By doing so, it is possible to liven up the variable performance until the eye-catching image suggests to the player that there is a high possibility of losing, and at the same time, it is suggested to the player that there is a high possibility of losing. It is possible to prevent the eye-catching image EG1 from becoming a nuisance effect, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

During the display of the eye-catching image EG1, instead of turning off the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b, the luminance may be lowered before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed. Alternatively, the number of lamps to emit light may be reduced.

While the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the board lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are turned off, but the amount of light can be adjusted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the eye-catching image EG1, which suggests to the player that there is a high possibility of losing, from becoming an annoying effect, and to ensure the convenience of the gaming machine. becomes possible.

Also, when the eye-catching image EG1 starts to be displayed, the background image, the effect pattern 38, the characters, etc. are gradually hidden from both left and right ends. By doing so, it is possible to attract more attention to the eye-catching image EG1, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, when the display of the eye-catching image EG1 is finished, the background image HG1, the effect pattern 38, the first reserved icon display area 31a, the second reserved icon display area 31b, and the variable icon display area 31c gradually change from the center. is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to attract more attention to the eye-catching image EG1, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, during the display of the eye-catching image EG1, a new operation effective period of the effect button 35 and the cross button 36 is prevented from occurring. By doing so, it is possible to attract more attention to the eye-catching image EG1, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the (changed) changing icon is not displayed. It has become. By doing so, even if the variable icon is not displayed, it is possible to grasp the degree of expectation for the big win of the variable icon, so that the convenience of the game machine is secured and the interest in the game is prevented from decreasing. becomes possible.

In the eye-catching image EG1, a character (model motif design) peculiar to the model of the gaming machine 1 is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to impress the model of the gaming machine 1 on the player by means of the eye-catching image EG1.

Further, when the eye-catching image EG1 is not displayed, the character part of the effect pattern 38 performs a predetermined action when the effect pattern 38 is stopped (including temporary stop display), but when the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, When the performance pattern 38 is stopped and displayed (including temporary stop display), the character part of the performance pattern 38 does not perform a predetermined action. In this way, when the eye-catching image EG1 is not displayed, it is possible to suggest that the variable effect will be terminated by the predetermined action of the character portion, and when the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, the eye-catching It is possible to prevent the image EG1 and the predetermined action of the character portion from double suggesting the end of the variable effect, and prevent the game from becoming less interesting.

Further, even when the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, the temporary stop display (movement of slightly shaking) of the effect pattern 38 is performed after the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed. In other words, when the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, the character portion of the effect pattern 38 does not perform a predetermined action after the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, but the effect pattern 38 is temporarily stopped and displayed (moves slightly swaying). It has become.

Also, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, an SE (sound effect) corresponding to the eye-catching image EG1 is output. By doing so, it is possible to attract more attention to the eye-catching image EG1, and to improve the amusement of the game.

The eye-catching image EG1 is displayed using the entire display section of the image display device 31 (so-called full-screen display). By doing so, it is possible to attract more attention to the eye-catching image EG1, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the suspension icon is not displayed, while the lamp suspension continues to be displayed. By doing so, the important pending number information for the player can be comprehended even when the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed. can be prevented.

(Production example when the production mode is changed)
An example of an effect when the effect mode is changed will be described with reference to FIG.
It is assumed that the "expectation level UP image" is determined as the effect mode change image pattern in the first effect mode determination process (FIG. 43).

FIG. 64(a) shows a scene in which the effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a failure from the end of the previous variable effect to the start of the next variable effect.

When the next variable effect is started, as shown in FIG. 64(b), an effect mode change image EG2 for notifying that the effect mode is changed (changed) is displayed. Specifically, an effect mode change image EG2 on which "mode change" in red characters is described is displayed as an "expectation degree UP image" indicating that the degree of expectation is higher than that of the "default image".

Also, at this time, the effect pattern 38, the pending icon, the variable icon, and the background image HG1 are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the small effect pattern 48, number pending, and lamp pending (not shown) are not hidden but continue to be displayed.
Further, the audio output device 32 stops outputting BGM, and outputs SE (sound effect) for when the effect mode change image is displayed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 64(c), the effect mode change image EG2 is erased, and the effect mode is changed (changed) to the effect mode B.
By changing to the production mode B, the background image is displayed with the background image HG3 for the production mode B, and the design of the character portion of the production pattern 38 is displayed with the design for the production mode B.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when changing (differentiating) the display mode (the design of the character part, the number of constituent elements, etc.) of the production pattern 38 via the production mode change image EG2, the expectation of the big win is changed. Although it may be suggested, when the display mode of the production pattern 38 (the design of the character part, the number of constituent elements, the size, etc.) is changed (differentiated) via the eye-catching image EG1, the expectation of the big win is suggested. There is no case. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the overall game performance from becoming complicated due to the fact that both the performance mode change image EG2 and the eye-catching image EG1 suggest the degree of expectation for a big win.

In the present embodiment, when the display mode of the production pattern 38 (the design of the character portion, the number of constituent elements, the size, etc.) is changed (differentiated) via the eye-catching image EG1, the expectation of the big win is suggested. Although there was no case, there may be a case that suggests the degree of expectation for a big win. For example, like the production mode change image EG2, the degree of expectation for the big win may be suggested by the display mode of the eye-catching image.

(Example of a production when a power failure occurs during a variable production)
With reference to FIG. 65, an example of an effect when power failure occurs during the variable effect will be described.

FIG. 65(a) shows a scene in which the effect symbol 38, which is a combination indicating a failure, is temporarily stopped and displayed in the SPSP ready-to-win effect.

After that, a power failure occurs and the supply of power supply voltage is cut off, so that nothing is displayed on the image display device 31 as shown in FIG. 65(b).

Then, when the power is restored and the sub CPU 120a receives a power supply restoration designation command from the main CPU 110a, the image display device 31 displays a restoration in progress display to indicate that restoration is in progress, as shown in FIG. 65(c). , the voice output device 32 outputs a voice saying "Restoration in progress" indicating that the restoration is in progress.

Then, when the sub CPU 120a receives the symbol confirmation command from the main CPU 110a, all the effect symbols 38 and the small effect symbols 48 are stopped and displayed in combination indicating a failure, as shown in FIG. 65(d).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 120a receives the power restoration designation command from the main CPU 110a, the eye-catching image EG1 is not displayed even in the variable effect in which the eye-catching image EG1 is scheduled to be displayed. ing. By doing so, it is possible to preferentially display an image with a high degree of importance (in-restoration display).

Note that if the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed at the timing at which the power restoration designation command is received, the display is switched from the eye-catching image EG1 to the display during restoration.
Likewise, when a power-on designation command is received, the eye-catching image EG1 is not displayed.

(Example of production when the pattern confirmation command could not be received normally during the variable production)
With reference to FIG. 66, a description will be given of an example of an effect when the symbol confirmation command cannot be normally received during the variable effect.

FIG. 66(a) shows a scene in which the effect symbol 38, which is a combination indicating a failure, is temporarily stopped and displayed in the SPSP ready-to-win effect.
Note that the movement of the character B is stopped before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 66(b), an eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

Then, the pattern confirmation command is transmitted from the main CPU 110a to the sub-CPU 120a. The stop display continues and no stop display is performed.
It should be noted that the small effect pattern 48 continues to be displayed in a variable manner without being temporarily stopped.

When the sub CPU 120a normally receives the start command from the main CPU 110a while the temporary stop display of the effect pattern 38 is continued, the effect pattern 38 is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 66(d). Starts variable display without

Here, the "start command" is a command that instructs to start the variation effect transmitted from the main CPU 110a to the sub CPU 120a. And it is assumed that it is a command for instructing to start the variable production (combined use). It should be noted that it is possible to provide a variable start command for instructing to start the variable production, the production design designation command may be a command to instruct to start the variable production, a plurality of commands (for example, variable A variable production may be started by receiving a pattern designation command, production pattern designation command).

In other words, when the sub CPU 120a fails to receive the symbol confirmation command normally, the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 is continued, and the small effect symbol 48 is variably displayed until the sub CPU 120a receives the start command from the main CPU 110a. is continued.

As described above, in this embodiment, even if the sub CPU 120a cannot normally receive the symbol determination command, the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed, but the effect symbol 38 is not stopped. In other words, when the symbol confirmation command cannot be received normally, the effect symbol 38 is not stopped and displayed, so the player cannot judge whether the game is a big win or a loss. It becomes possible to guess that the player is a loser.

(Production example of variable production in high-probability time-saving gaming state (production mode D))
With reference to FIG. 67, an example of the variable production in the high-probability time-saving gaming state (production mode D) will be described.

FIG. 67(a) shows a scene in which the normal ready-to-win effect is executed in the effect mode D. FIG.
In production mode D, since the game state is a high-probability time-saving game state, the remaining number of times image CG indicating the remaining number of high-probability (time-saving) games that were not displayed in production mode A, and a right-handed instruction An image SG is displayed.

After that, the SPSP ready-to-win effect is performed, and after the effect pattern 38 that is the combination indicating the failure is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 67(b)), the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed (see FIG. 67(c). ).
Note that the movement of the character B is stopped before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

When the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed in the effect mode D, the background image HG2, the effect pattern 38, and the character B are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the small effect pattern 48, the number reservation, the lamp reservation, and the right-handed instruction image SG continue to be displayed without being hidden.
Although omitted in FIG. 67, the eye-catching image EG1 is gradually displayed from the left and right ends, as in the effect mode A.
Also, although not shown, the display of the right-handed sub-display 27g does not disappear and continues to be displayed, like the right-handed player instruction image SG.

Then, when the display of the eye-catching image EG1 ends, as shown in FIG. 67(d), the effect symbol 38 and the small effect symbol 48, which are a combination indicating a failure, are stopped and displayed.
Also, at this time, the display of the background image HG4 for the effect mode D, the remaining number of times image CG, the first suspended icon display area 31a, the second suspended icon display area 31b, and the variable icon display area 31c is resumed.

Thus, in the present embodiment, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the remaining count image CG is hidden (deleted), but the right-handing instruction image SG is displayed. ing. By doing so, the right-handed instruction image SG, which is important information for the player, can be grasped even when the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed. It is possible to prevent the decline of interest in

In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of times of consecutive residences is not displayed in the effect mode D, but it may be displayed. When displaying the number of consecutive homes, the display of the number of consecutive homes may be hidden (deleted) while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, similarly to the remaining number of times image CG.

(Modified example of featured image)
In the present embodiment, the eye-catching image is an image resembling a fusuma (sliding door), which is gradually displayed from the left and right ends, but is not limited to such an image.
Here, a modified example of the eye-catching image will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 68(a) shows a scene in which the display of the eye-catching image EG3 is started in the SPSP ready-to-win effect.
Note that the eye-catching image EG3 is an image imitating a curtain, and is displayed so as to gradually close from the right end.

That is, after the right pattern of the production pattern 38 disappears, the middle pattern and the left pattern of the production pattern 38 disappear.

Then, when the eye-catching image EG3 is completely closed, the background image HG2, the effect pattern 38, and the character B are hidden (erased). On the other hand, the small effect pattern 48, number suspension, and lamp suspension (not shown) are not hidden but continue to be displayed (see FIG. 68(b)).

Further, as shown in FIG. 68(b), the model name of the gaming machine 1 "P○×△" is displayed in the eye-catching image EG3.

After that, the eye-catching image EG3 is displayed so as to gradually open from the left end (see FIG. 68(c)).
Since the eye-catching image EG3 is displayed so as to gradually open from the left end, the background image HG1 for the production mode A, the production pattern 38, the first pending icon display area 31a, the second pending icon display area 31b, Then, the variable icon display area 31c is gradually displayed (becomes visible gradually) from the left end.

That is, after the left pattern of the production pattern 38 becomes visible, the middle pattern and the right pattern of the production pattern 38 become visible.

Then, when the eye-catching image EG3 is completely opened (disappeared), the output of the SE imitating opening and closing of the curtain stops (see FIG. 68(d)).

In this way, the model name of the gaming machine 1 (model motif design) is displayed in the eye-catching image EG3. By doing so, it is possible to impress the model of the gaming machine 1 on the player by means of the eye-catching image EG1.

Also, when the eye-catching image EG3 starts to be displayed, the background image, the effect pattern 38, the characters, etc. are gradually hidden from the right side. By doing so, it is possible to attract more attention to the eye-catching image EG1, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, when the display of the eye-catching image EG3 is finished, the background image HG1, the effect pattern 38, the first reserved icon display area 31a, the second reserved icon display area 31b, and the variable icon display area 31c are gradually displayed from the left side. is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to attract more attention to the eye-catching image EG1, and to improve the amusement of the game.

(Production example of resurrection failure production)
In the present embodiment, a stimulating effect (special action of the first decorative member 33a) is executed as to whether or not the resurrection effect is to be executed, but finally a resurrection effect is not executed (resurrection failure effect). I didn't, but it's okay to let it run.
Here, with reference to FIG. 69, an example of the resurrection failure effect will be described.

FIG. 69(a) shows a scene in which a special action of the first decorative member 33a is performed and a resurrection failure effect is started.
Note that the movement of the character B is stopped before the eye-catching image EG1 is displayed.

After the special action is performed for a predetermined period, the resurrection failure effect ends, the first decorative member 33a returns (rises) to the standby position, and the eye-catching image EG1 starts to be displayed ( See FIG. 69(b)).

Then, the first decorative member 33a returns to the standby position, and the eye-catching image EG1 is completely displayed (see FIG. 69(c)).

In this embodiment, while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed, the first decorative member 33a is prevented from moving (the movement of the first decorative member 33a is restricted). If it is movable to return, it may be performed while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b is not allowed to move to the second operating position while the eye-catching image EG1 is being displayed. It may be performed while EG1 is displayed.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the temporary stop display time of the effect pattern 38 is not varied depending on the type of the variable effect, but it may be varied. For example, it may be lengthened in the order of “shortening variation”<“normal variation”<“variation effect of SP reach effect”<“variation effect of SP reach effect”<“variation effect of revival effect”.

In this case, the variable effect in which the eye-catching image is displayed takes longer from the start of the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 38 to the stop display than the variable effect in which the eye-catching image is not displayed. can be said to be long.
Note that even if the variable effect in which the eye-catching image is not displayed is longer than the variable effect in which the eye-catching image is displayed, the time from the start of the temporary stop display of the effect pattern 38 to the stop display is longer. good.
In addition, it can be said that the temporary stop display time of the production pattern 38 is longer in the variable production in which the production accompanied by the operation of the production button 35 is carried out than in the fluctuation production in which the production accompanied by the operation of the production button 35 is not carried out.
It should be noted that the time of the temporary stop display of the production pattern 38 may be longer in the variable production in which the production accompanied by the operation of the production button 35 is not performed than in the variable production in which the production is carried out by the operation of the production button 35. .

In the present embodiment, when the eye-catching image EG1 is started to be displayed, the left and right patterns are hidden first, and then the middle pattern is hidden. All the production patterns 38 may be hidden after some of the production patterns 38 are hidden.
For example, as shown in FIG. 68, all the production patterns 38 may be hidden after the right pattern is hidden, or all the production patterns 38 may be hidden after the left pattern is hidden. It may be hidden, or all the production patterns 38 may be hidden after the middle pattern is hidden.
Also, all the production patterns 38 may be gradually hidden in parallel (at the same timing). Alternatively, the middle pattern may be hidden after part of the left and right patterns of the effect pattern 38 are hidden.

In the present embodiment, when the display of the eye-catching image EG1 ends, the effect pattern 38 is displayed from the left and right patterns after the middle pattern is displayed. All the production patterns 38 may be displayed after some of the production patterns 38 are displayed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 68, all the production patterns 38 may be displayed after the left pattern is displayed, or all the production patterns 38 may be displayed after the right pattern is displayed. It may be in the display state, or after the middle pattern is in the display state, all the production patterns 38 may be in the display state.
Also, all the production patterns 38 may be gradually brought into a display state in parallel (at about the same timing).

Further, in the present embodiment, the eye-catching image EG1 is an image that simulates a fusuma (sliding door), and is an image that is gradually displayed from the left and right ends and gradually ends from the center. Various images are conceivable without being limited to images.
For example, as shown in FIG. 68, it may be an image imitating a curtain, which is gradually displayed from the right end and gradually finished from the left end. An image that gradually ends display from the right edge may be used, an image that gradually displays from the center and gradually ends display from the right edge may be used, or an image that fades like a blackout or whiteout. It is also possible to use an image that is displayed in (gradually displayed) and ends with a fade-out (gradually hidden) display.

Also, in the present embodiment, the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is displayed using the entire display section of the image display device 31, but the entire display may not be used.

Further, in this embodiment, before the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is displayed, the left and right patterns of the effect pattern 38 are displayed in a reduced size, and the middle pattern is displayed in an enlarged size. After the image EG1 (EG3) is displayed, all the effect symbols 38 are displayed in the normal display size, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, before the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is displayed, all the effects patterns 38 are enlarged, and after the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is displayed, all the effects are displayed. The pattern 38 may be of a normal display size, or before the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is displayed, the left and right patterns of the effect pattern 38 are of a normal display size, the middle pattern is enlarged, and the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is displayed. ), after the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is displayed, all the effect patterns 38 may be set to the normal display size.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the starting door lighting device 34c emits light in a color corresponding to the changed color in response to the change of the display mode of the variable icon to other than the white icon. Even when the icon is not on (when the icon is white), the light may be emitted in a predetermined color (for example, white).
Also, the light may be emitted when the pending icon changes. In this case, when both the pending icon and the variable icon are changing, it is sufficient to emit light in a color corresponding to the color of the variable icon. When a plurality of pending icons are changing, light may be emitted in a color corresponding to the color of the pending icon for which the big hit determination is performed first.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable icon is erased at the timing when the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, but it seems to be erased when the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is finished being displayed. You can do it.

Also, the variable icon (suspended icon) that changed before the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) was displayed may be displayed as a normal icon (white) after the eye-catching image EG1 (EG3) is displayed.

Also, in the SP ready-to-win effect and the SPSP ready-to-win effect, the pending icon and the variable icon are not displayed, but they may be displayed. Even in this case, when the display of the eye-catching image is started, the pending icon and the variable icon may be hidden.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the operation prompting images are the operation prompting image BG1 imitating the non-projecting effect button 35 and the operation prompting image BG2 imitating the projecting effect button 35. However, other operation prompting images are used. An image may be provided. For example, it indicates that the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than that of the operation promotion image BG1, and that the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than that of the operation promotion image BG3 or the operation promotion image BG2 in which the display color of the operation promotion image BG1 is changed. Therefore, an operation prompting image BG4 obtained by changing the display color of the operation prompting image BG2 may be provided.
Also, a third operation means other than the effect button 35 and the cross button 36 may be provided. When such a third operating means is provided, the performance for operating the third operating means should have a higher expectation for a big hit than the performance for operating the performance button 35. - 特許庁

In addition, unlike the constituent elements of the production pattern 38 (character part and number part), the constituent elements of the small production pattern 48 were composed only of the number part, but like the production pattern 38, the character part may be provided. good. Even in this case, the number of constituent elements of the small effect pattern 48 should not be changed (changed) before and after the eye-catching image is displayed.

Further, the operation prompting images BG1 and BG2 are displayed as effects for prompting the operation of the effect button 35, but the present invention is not limited to displaying images, and sound or light may be used. However, all of images, sounds, and lights may be used, or a predetermined combination may be used. Even when sound or light is used, a plurality of types may be provided according to the degree of expectation for a big win.

Also, as fixed effects, "Blow effect", "Rainbow effect", "Rainbow icon", and "Acceptable dialogue" are provided, but the fixed effects are not limited to these and can be set appropriately. For example, a predetermined character (premium character) may be displayed, or a light emitting device may be provided on the operating handle and the light emitting device may emit light in a predetermined light emission mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, a character specific to the model of the gaming machine 1 is displayed in the eye-catching image EG1. For example, the model name may be displayed as shown in FIG. 68, a model-specific mark (family crest, symbol, etc.), or a copyrighted title used for the model.

Also, in the present embodiment, the small effect symbol 48 is always displayed, but a period during which it is not displayed may be provided. For example, when an eye-catching image is displayed, it may not be displayed, or it may be displayed at the timing when the pending icon or the variable icon is not displayed.

Also, the small effect pattern 48 may not be provided. In this case, in the present embodiment, during a period during which the effect pattern 48 is not displayed (eye-catching image display period, effect mode change image display period, when the decorative member is movable), the effect pattern 48 is reduced, It should be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, SE (sound effect) is output while the eye-catching image is being displayed, but SE (sound effect) may not be output.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the display of the eye-catching image ends, the display of the variable icon is restored, and is erased at the timing when the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed. Even if it ends, the display of the variable icon may not be restored (it may remain erased).

Also, various effects other than the effects provided in the present embodiment may be provided. For example, the image display device 31 performs a specific effect (background image) different from the normal effect (background image) to announce the possibility of the execution of the jackpot game (expecting that the jackpot game will be executed). ) zone effect may be provided, or a predetermined event (for example, icon change effect, various reach effects , zone effects, effective period of the effect button 35, stop display of the jackpot pattern, etc.) may occur, and a timer effect may be provided to indicate the timing at which a predetermined event occurs. It is also possible to perform an explanation effect in which an explanation display regarding the machine is displayed.

Also, in the present embodiment, the odds of winning the jackpot could not be changed, but a plurality of setting values may be provided so that the store clerk of the game parlor can arbitrarily change the setting values.

In this way, when a setting change function is provided, a command corresponding to a setting value is transmitted from the main CPU 110a to the sub CPU 120a, and a setting suggesting effect for suggesting the setting value to the player is performed by the image display device 31 or the like. good.

For example, it may be suggested by the display mode of the eye-catching image (difference in type, difference in color, etc.).

In a gaming machine provided with such a setting suggestion effect using an eye-catching image, if the sub CPU 120a fails to normally receive a command corresponding to the set value, the setting suggestion effect is not performed, and a normal (default) eye-catching effect is performed. You should be able to display the image.

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Other inventions and the like described in the present embodiment will be described below.

In a conventional gaming machine, when a starting condition is established, determination information as to whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is to be executed is obtained, and the determination information is stored. Then, when the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, and based on the result of the determination, the variable display of the special symbol is executed, and when the variable display becomes a special result, a special game is executed. . In such a game machine, the image display means variably displays the performance symbols according to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns so as to correspond to the variable display of the special symbols, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. There is a thing (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-077287). However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the variable presentation, and there is a problem that the game lacks interest.

As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) is provided with production control means (production control board 120) that is executed, and the production control means is capable of executing the variable production using a plurality of symbols. It is possible to perform a ready-to-win effect in the variable effect, to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win effect ends, and to display the specific image in the plurality of patterns. Symbols (partial effect pattern 38, small effect pattern 48, etc.) to be displayed both before displaying and after displaying the specific image, and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image After the image is displayed, there are symbols (partial performance symbols 38, etc.) that are not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a second configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) is provided with production control means (production control board 120) that is executed, and the production control means is capable of executing the variable production using a plurality of symbols. It is possible to perform a ready-to-win effect in the variable effect, to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win effect ends, and to display the specific image in the plurality of patterns. A first pattern (a part of the effect pattern 38, etc.) is displayed both before displaying and after displaying the specific image, and while displaying the specific image before displaying the specific image, the specific image is displayed. There are a second pattern (a part of the performance pattern 38, etc.) which is not displayed after the display, and a third pattern (a small performance pattern 48, etc.) which is displayed while the specific image is being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a third configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) is provided with production control means (production control board 120) that is executed, and the production control means is capable of executing the variable production using a plurality of symbols. It is possible to perform a ready-to-win effect in the variable effect, to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win effect ends, and to display the specific image in the plurality of patterns. A first pattern (a part of the effect pattern 38, etc.) is displayed both before displaying and after displaying the specific image, and while displaying the specific image before displaying the specific image, the specific image is displayed. There is a second pattern (part of the effect pattern 38, etc.) that is not displayed after the display of the specific image is started, and the first pattern is displayed before the display of the specific image is started and after the display of the specific image is finished. , the number of constituent elements (character part, number part) is different. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) is provided with production control means (production control board 120) that is executed, and the production control means is capable of executing the variable production using a plurality of symbols. It is possible to perform a ready-to-win effect in the variable effect, to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win effect ends, and to display the specific image in the plurality of patterns. A first pattern (a part of the effect pattern 38, etc.) is displayed both before displaying and after displaying the specific image, and while displaying the specific image before displaying the specific image, the specific image is displayed. There is a third pattern (a part of the performance pattern 38, etc.) which is not displayed after the display of the specific image is started, and the first pattern is displayed before the display of the specific image is started and after the display of the specific image is finished. to make the display size different. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a fifth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) and production control means (production control board 120) executed in) and operation means (production button 35) that can be operated by the player. It is possible to execute the variable performance using a pattern, to perform a ready-to-win performance in the variable performance, and to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win performance ends. The plurality of symbols include symbols displayed both before and after the specific image is displayed (a part of the performance symbols 38, the small performance symbols 48, etc.); There are symbols (partial performance symbols 38, etc.) that are displayed before the specific image is displayed, but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed, and the operating means is operated during the variable performance. It is possible to execute an operation prompting notification to prompt, and the operation prompting notification includes a first operation prompting notification (operation prompting image BG1) and the determination result that the special game is to be executed rather than the first operation prompting notification. There is a second operation prompting notification (operation prompting image BG2) that suggests that there is a high possibility that the The specific image is made less likely to be displayed than the variable effect to be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a sixth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) is provided with production control means (production control board 120) that is executed, and the production control means is capable of executing the variable production using a plurality of symbols. It is possible to perform a ready-to-win effect in the variable effect, to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win effect ends, and to display the specific image in the plurality of patterns. Symbols (partial effect pattern 38, small effect pattern 48, etc.) to be displayed both before displaying and after displaying the specific image, and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image There are symbols (partial performance symbols 38, etc.) that are not displayed after the image is displayed, and the variable performance according to the determination result that the special game is to be executed and the special game that is not to be executed. The probability that the specific image is displayed is made different between the variable effect according to the determination result. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a seventh configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110), holding means capable of withholding a predetermined number of judgment rights, production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, lighting device 34b for frame, starting port lighting device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35). can be used to execute the variable effect, it is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and a specific image (eye-catching image) can be displayed when the reach effect ends. The plurality of symbols include symbols displayed both before and after the specific image is displayed (a part of the performance symbols 38, the small performance symbols 48, etc.), and the There are symbols (partial performance symbols 38, etc.) that are displayed before the specific image is displayed, but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed, and correspond to the rights reserved by the reserve means. It is possible to display a pending image (a pending icon) to be displayed, and the pending image is not displayed while the specific image is being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As an eighth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) with production control means (production control board 120) and sound output means (audio output device 32) capable of outputting sound. The variable performance can be executed using the pattern of , making it possible to perform a ready-to-win performance in the variable performance, and displaying a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win performance ends. is possible, and the plurality of symbols include symbols to be displayed both before and after displaying the specific image (some of the performance symbols 38, small performance symbols 48, etc.) and , and symbols that are displayed before the specific image is displayed, but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed (part of the effect symbols 38, etc.), and before the display of the specific image is started. While the sound output means can output a predetermined music (BGM), the sound output means does not output the predetermined music while the specific image is being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a ninth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) with production control means (production control board 120) and sound output means (audio output device 32) capable of outputting sound. The variable performance can be executed using the pattern of , making it possible to perform a ready-to-win performance in the variable performance, and displaying a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win performance ends. is possible, and the plurality of symbols include symbols to be displayed both before and after displaying the specific image (some of the performance symbols 38, small performance symbols 48, etc.) and , and symbols that are displayed before the specific image is displayed, but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed (part of the effect symbols 38, etc.), and before the display of the specific image is started. can output a predetermined piece of music (BGM) from the sound output means at an audible volume, while outputting a predetermined piece of music from the sound output means at an inaudible volume while the specific image is being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a tenth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) and production control means (production control board 120) executed in) and operation means (production button 35) that can be operated by the player. It is possible to execute the variable performance using a pattern, to perform a ready-to-win performance in the variable performance, and to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win performance ends. The plurality of symbols include symbols displayed both before and after the specific image is displayed (a part of the performance symbols 38, the small performance symbols 48, etc.); There are symbols (partial performance symbols 38, etc.) that are displayed before the specific image is displayed, but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed, and the operating means is operated during the variable performance. It is possible to display an operation prompting image (operation prompting image BG1, BG2) to prompt, and when the number of times the operation prompting image is displayed in one variation effect is a predetermined value (0 times), the one variation effect , the specific image is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As an eleventh configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Effect control means (effect control board 120) executed in device 34c, blower device 3c, effect button 35), first position (first standby position, second standby position) and second position (first and a movable member (first decorative member 33a, second decorative member 33b) that can operate between the operating position and the second operating position), and the effect control means uses a plurality of symbols to control the variation It is possible to execute an effect, it is possible to perform a ready-to-win effect in the variable effect, it is possible to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win effect ends, and the plurality of As for the symbols, the symbols (some of the performance symbols 38, the small performance symbols 48, etc.) to be displayed both before and after the specific image is displayed, and the specific image are displayed. There are symbols (part of the performance symbols 38, etc.) that are displayed before the specific image is displayed, but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed. While the movable member can be moved from position 1 to the second position, movement of the movable member from the first position to the second position is restricted while the specific image is being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a twelfth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35), and production control means (production control board 120) that can emit light (board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b). The means is capable of executing the variable performance using a plurality of symbols, enabling the ready-to-win performance to be performed in the variable performance, and displaying a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win performance ends. can be displayed, and the plurality of patterns include patterns displayed both before and after displaying the specific image (some of the production patterns 38, small production patterns 48, etc.), and symbols that are displayed before the specific image is displayed, but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed (some of the performance symbols 38, etc.), depending on the variable performance. It is possible to perform a light emission effect for causing the light emitting means to emit light, and before the display of the specific image is started, the light emission effect (a variation effect of the board illumination device 34a and the frame illumination device 34b) is performed in a predetermined light emission mode. while the specific image is being displayed, the light emission effect in a predetermined light emission mode is restricted. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a thirteenth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) is provided with production control means (production control board 120) that is executed, and the production control means is capable of executing the variable production using a plurality of symbols. It is possible to perform a ready-to-win effect in the variable effect, to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win effect ends, and to display the specific image in the plurality of patterns. Symbols (partial effect pattern 38, small effect pattern 48, etc.) to be displayed both before displaying and after displaying the specific image, and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image There are patterns that are not displayed after the image is displayed (some of the performance patterns 38, etc.), and the specific image is displayed in such a manner that predetermined patterns among the plurality of patterns gradually become invisible. I'm trying to be By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a 14th configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) is provided with production control means (production control board 120) that is executed, and the production control means is capable of executing the variable production using a plurality of symbols. It is possible to perform a ready-to-win effect in the variable effect, to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win effect ends, and to display the specific image in the plurality of patterns. Symbols (partial effect pattern 38, small effect pattern 48, etc.) to be displayed both before displaying and after displaying the specific image, and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image There are patterns that are not displayed after the image is displayed (some of the performance patterns 38, etc.), and the specific image is displayed in such a manner that predetermined patterns among the plurality of patterns are gradually visible. I am trying to terminate it. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a fifteenth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, air blower 3c, production button 35) and production control means (production control board 120) executed in) and operation means (production button 35, cross button 36) that can be operated by the player, and the production control means is capable of executing the variable performance using a plurality of symbols, enabling the ready-to-reach performance to be performed in the variable performance, and displaying a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-reach performance ends. The plurality of symbols include symbols displayed both before and after the specific image is displayed (partial performance symbols 38, small performance symbols 48 etc.), and symbols that are displayed before the specific image is displayed but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed (part of the performance symbols 38, etc.), and the operation of the operation means is effective. It is possible to execute an operation presentation in response to the operation of the operating means during the valid period, and the valid period is not newly generated while the specific image is being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a 16th configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) is provided with production control means (production control board 120) that is executed, and the production control means is capable of executing the variable production using a plurality of symbols. It is possible to perform a ready-to-win effect in the variable effect, to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win effect ends, and to display the specific image in the plurality of patterns. Symbols (partial effect pattern 38, small effect pattern 48, etc.) to be displayed both before displaying and after displaying the specific image, and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image There are symbols (partial performance symbols 38, etc.) that are not displayed after the image is displayed, and a confirmation effect for notifying that the determination result is to execute the special game during the display of the specific image. (Blowing effect, rainbow icon, rainbow effect, winning lines) are not executed, but the confirmation effect can be executed before the display of the specific image is started. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a 17th configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110), holding means capable of withholding a predetermined number of judgment rights, production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board Lighting device 34a for frame, lighting device 34b for frame, starting port lighting device 34c, blower device 3c, effect control means (production control board 120) executed in production button 35), and light emitting means capable of emitting light in a predetermined light emission mode ( A starting entrance lighting device 34c) is provided, and the effect control means is capable of executing the variable effect using a plurality of symbols, making it possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect, and the reach It is possible to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the effect is finished, and the plurality of patterns are displayed both before and after the specific image is displayed. Designs to be displayed (some of the production patterns 38, small production patterns 48, etc.) and patterns that are displayed before the specific image is displayed, but are not displayed after the specific image is displayed (some of the production patterns 38 etc.), and there is a pending image (holding icon) corresponding to the right reserved in the holding means, and a changing image corresponding to the right after the determination is made for the right ( and is displayed in a special display mode (for example, a red icon) that suggests the possibility that the changing image is the determination result that the special game is to be executed. the light emitting means is caused to emit light in a light emitting mode (red light emission) corresponding to the special display mode, and the specific image is displayed when the light emitting means is caused to emit light in a light emitting mode corresponding to the special display mode. In this case, it is possible to hide the changing image in the special display mode while continuing to emit light from the light emitting means in the light emission mode corresponding to the special display mode. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As an eighteenth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) is provided with production control means (production control board 120) that is executed, and the production control means is capable of executing the variable production using a plurality of symbols. It is possible to perform a ready-to-win effect in the variable effect, to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win effect ends, and to display the specific image in the plurality of patterns. Symbols (partial effect pattern 38, small effect pattern 48, etc.) to be displayed both before displaying and after displaying the specific image, and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image After the image is displayed, there are patterns (some of the performance patterns 38, etc.) that are not displayed, and the reach performance includes the first reach performance (normal reach performance) and the special game rather than the first reach performance. There is a second ready-to-win effect (SP ready-to-win effect, SPSP ready-to-win effect) that suggests that the judgment result that the special game is not executed is likely to be executed, and the While the specific image is not displayed when the first ready-to-win performance ends, the specific image is displayed when the second ready-to-win performance according to the determination result that the special game is not executed ends. I'm trying By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

As a 19th configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player 110) and production means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, board driving device 33, board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b, starting entrance lighting Device 34c, blower device 3c, production button 35) is provided with production control means (production control board 120) that is executed, and the production control means is capable of executing the variable production using a plurality of symbols. It is possible to perform a ready-to-win effect in the variable effect, to display a specific image (eye-catching image) when the ready-to-win effect ends, and to display the specific image in the plurality of patterns. Symbols (partial effect pattern 38, small effect pattern 48, etc.) to be displayed both before displaying and after displaying the specific image, and before displaying the specific image, while displaying the specific image After the image is displayed, there are patterns (part of the performance patterns 38, etc.) that are not displayed, and the specific image includes elements of the model motif of the gaming machine (model-specific character A, model name, etc.). there is By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is assumed to shift to a high probability game state over a predetermined number of times after all the jackpot games are completed, but the inside of the big winning opening 16 opened in a specific round game of the jackpot game It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of a big winning game when a game ball passes through a specific area provided in the .

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

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

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

It should be noted that the "plurality of patterns" include the production pattern 38, the small production pattern 48, the reserved icon, the variable icon, the number reserved, the background image (the background image for each production mode, the background image during the ready-to-win production, the background image in the zone production etc.), characters, right-handed instruction image SG, remaining number of times image CG, each image in various effects (countdown display in timer effect, explanation display in explanation effect, dialogue in dialogue advance notice effect, operation promotion image, etc.), etc. The symbols to be displayed both before and after the specific image (eye-catching image) is displayed are some of the effect symbols 38, the small effect symbols 48, the numbers reserved, and the right-hand stroke. Designation image SG, and patterns that are not displayed after displaying a specific image (eye-catching image) are some of the production patterns 38, background images (background images for each production mode, background images during reach production, background images in zone production, background image, etc.), images in various effects (countdown display in timer effect, explanation display in explanation effect, dialogue in dialog preview effect, operation promotion image, etc.), characters, and the like.
Also, "before the specific image is displayed" may be immediately before the eye-catching image is displayed, before a predetermined period of time, or from the start of the fluctuation effect to the start of the eye-catching image display.

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

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

1 gaming machine 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 effect control board 120a sub CPU
120b Sub-ROM
120c sub-RAM
120m effect control unit 150 display control unit 151 integrated control unit 152 image control unit 154 sound control unit 160 lamp control unit

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and effect control means for executing a variable effect in the effect means according to the determination result of the determination means,
The production control means is
It is possible to execute the variable effect using a plurality of images,
During the valid period that occurs during execution of the variable effect, it is possible to execute an operation effect that the player expects in response to the operation of the operation means that the player can operate,
In the plurality of images,
A plurality of production patterns that are variably displayed in the variable production;
and a production image displayed during the variable display of the production pattern,
The production pattern is
including identification character information as one of the constituent elements,
The production control means is
It is possible to perform reach production in the variable production,
It is possible to display a specific image when the ready-to-win effect ends,
The combination of the plurality of performance patterns, which is a combination of predetermined identification character information displayed before the display of the specific image, is displayed even after the display of the specific image is finished , and the plurality of performance patterns is displayed. It is possible to vary the number of components of
While it is possible to display a predetermined effect image before displaying the specific image, it is possible not to display the predetermined effect image after the display of the specific image is finished ,
before the specific image is displayed, it is possible to generate the effective period related to the operation effect;
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to limit the generation of the valid period related to the operation effect while the specific image is being displayed .

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