JP7347864B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In conventional gaming machines, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired based on the winning of the game medium in the starting area, and the game performance is performed according to the result of the determination. Gaming machines that run the game are common.

In such gaming machines, the display means displays pending information corresponding to each piece of judgment information that has not yet been determined, and also displays pending information that has started a game performance as execution information. There are some games that suggest the possibility of a jackpot game being executed by changing the display mode of information (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-118109

However, the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document has a problem in that the game is not very interesting.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of gaming.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine comprising a main control means for controlling the progress of a game, and a performance control means for controlling a performance according to a signal from the main control means. includes an acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on winning of a game medium in a starting area, a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game based on the determination information, and the determination information for which the determination has not yet been performed. and a variable display execution means for executing a variable display of symbols based on the determination result of the determination means, and the production control means displays the production symbols according to the result of the determination. A variable effect that displays a variable display, an information display that displays pending information corresponding to each piece of the judgment information for which the judgment has not been performed, and a special display mode that is different from the normal display mode to display the pending information. It is possible to execute a pending information presentation that suggests a possibility that a special game will be executed, and a suggestion presentation that suggests a possibility that the pending information will be displayed in the special display mode, and the suggestion presentation is based on the pending information. The pending information starts a predetermined period before the information is displayed in the special display mode, and can continue for a predetermined period even after the pending information is displayed in the special display mode, and the pending information is displayed in accordance with the decrease in the pending memory. It is possible to carry out a normal update display in which each of When a signal at the start of the variable display is received, without shifting and displaying the pending information corresponding to the specific number, the pending information corresponding to the predetermined number is shifted and displayed to reduce the display to the predetermined number. It is characterized by being able to perform update effects.

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

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the front side of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine. It is a diagram showing an example of a block diagram of the entire gaming machine. It is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a diagram showing an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a diagram showing an example of a special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table for a non-time-saving gaming state. It is a diagram showing an example of a preliminary determination table for a non-time-saving gaming state. It is a figure showing an example of a big prize opening mode judgment table. It is a diagram showing an example of a game state setting table. It is a figure showing an example of various storage areas of main RAM. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing main processing in the main control board. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing initial setting processing in the main control board. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st starting port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a diagram showing special symbol storage determination processing in the main control board. It is a diagram showing jackpot determination processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main processing of a production control part. It is a diagram showing timer interrupt processing of the production control section. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process of a production control part. It is a figure showing icon change production decision processing of a production control part. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an icon final display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the light emission effect determination process at the time of a prize winning of an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the light emission effect pattern determination table at the time of a prize winning. It is a figure showing the fluctuating performance pattern judgment processing of a performance control part. It is a diagram showing an example of a variable performance pattern determination table for a non-time-saving gaming state. It is a diagram showing jackpot preview performance determination processing of the performance control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the pre-reach notice determination table. It is a figure which shows the icon display mode update process of a production control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the change pattern determination table for pending icons. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1 step color change pattern determination table for the said icon. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a two-step color change pattern determination table for the icon. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a three-step color change pattern determination table for the icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the special change pattern determination table for the said icon. It is a figure which shows lamp light emission performance execution processing of a performance control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a lamp light emission performance mode determination table. It is a diagram showing a list of end timings of lamp light emission effects. It is a timing chart 1 of an icon change performance and a lamp light emission performance in a normal game state. This is an example of production at each timing of timing chart 1 in FIG. 42. This is a continuation of the production example in FIG. 43. It is a timing chart 2 of an icon change performance and a lamp light emission performance in a normal game state. This is an example of production at each timing of timing chart 2 in FIG. 45. This is a continuation of the production example in FIG. 46. It is a timing chart 3 of an icon change performance and a lamp light emission performance in a normal game state. This is an example of production at each timing of timing chart 3 in FIG. 48. This is a continuation of the production example in FIG. 49. It is a timing chart 4 of an icon change performance and a lamp light emission performance in a normal game state. This is an example of production at each timing of timing chart 4 in FIG. 51. This is a continuation of the production example in FIG. 52. It is a timing chart 5 of an icon change performance and a lamp light emission performance in a normal game state. This is an example of production at each timing of timing chart 5 in FIG. 54. This is a continuation of the production example in FIG. 55. It is a timing chart 1 of an icon change effect and a lamp light emission effect in a specific game state. This is an example of production at each timing of timing chart 1 in FIG. 57. It is a figure which shows the example of a production|presentation in the case where the light emission effect at the time of a prize is performed during the lamp|lamp light emission effect. This is a presentation example 1 when the presentation control section cannot receive a command during the look-ahead presentation. This is a continuation of the production example in FIG. 61. This is a production example 2 when the production control unit cannot receive a command during the pre-read production. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a lamp light emission effect when there is a wiring abnormality regarding the starting port lamp. It is a diagram showing an example of initial operation when the gaming state is initialized.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Configuration of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the front side of the gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1 in FIG.

The game machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a game board mounting frame 3 rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 2, a glass frame 4 rotatably supported with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, A game board 5 is provided in which a game area 5a is formed into which game balls (game media) as game value flow.

The outer frame 2 has a rectangular base frame 2a whose central portion is open in the front and rear directions, and a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front surface of the base frame 2a. ) is fixed via.

The game board mounting frame 3 is removably connected to the outer frame 2 via the first hinge mechanism 6 at one end in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported using the first hinge mechanism 6 as a fulcrum. has been done. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 3 is rotated like a door with respect to the outer frame 2, the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 is exposed to the front, so that various devices installed on the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 are exposed. It becomes possible to carry out maintenance, etc.

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

An opening 8 (window) that opens in the front-back direction is formed in the approximate center of the upper part of the glass frame 4, and a transparent member 8a (glass plate, acrylic plate, etc.) is formed to close the opening 8 from the rear. is attached, making the gaming area 5a visible through the opening 8 and the transparent member 8a.

Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, there is an audio output device 9 consisting of a speaker, a frame illumination device 10 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and a dispensing device 95 (to be described later) dispensing an audio signal based on the establishment of dispensing conditions. an upper tray 11 for storing a plurality of game balls such as game balls; A firing operation device 13 that can be operated to fire a ball is provided.

The audio output device 9 is provided at two locations at the top of the glass frame 4 with an interval between them, and outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc. to produce sound (music, audio) effects. It looks like this. Further, a plurality of frame illumination devices 10 are provided around the opening 8, and perform illumination effects by changing the direction and color of light emitted from each lamp (LED). Further, the frame lighting device 10 includes a notification LED 10a that is controlled to turn on/blink when the glass frame 4 is opened or a payout abnormality occurs in which the game balls cannot be paid out from the payout device 95.

In the upper tray 11, the bottom surface of the game ball storage section 11a is sloped downward toward the firing operation device 13 (rightward), and a ball feeding solenoid 11b is provided at the end of the downward slope. . When the game balls stored in the storage part 11a of the upper tray 11 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 11b, the game balls are sent out one by one toward the game board mounting frame 3 side by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 11b.

In addition, on the front side of the center of the upper plate 11, there are a performance button device 16 and a selection button device 18 (FIG. 1 or 2 ) are arranged side by side.

The production button device 16 includes a production button 17 that can perform a decision operation etc. (operation input), a production button detection switch 17a for detecting the operation of the production button 17, and a production button 17 that can be set in a normal state and a normal state. an effect button drive device 17b, which includes a button drive motor for changing the effect button 17 to a protruding state located above the normal state and a button vibration motor for changing the effect button 17 to a normal state and a vibration state in which it vibrates in a predetermined manner; Further, a performance button light emitting LED 17c is provided for changing the performance button 17 between an off state and a lighted state in which light is emitted in a predetermined manner, allowing the player to input predetermined information into the gaming machine 1.

The selection button device 18 includes a cross key 19 (upper button 191A, left button 192A, lower button 193A, right button 194A) that can perform operations such as selection operations, and a cross key for detecting the operation of the cross key 19. A key detection switch 19a (see FIG. 4) is provided to enable a player to input predetermined information into the gaming machine 1.

Further, on the right side of the upper tray 11, there is provided a rental operation section 20 that can perform operations for lending game balls and returning a storage medium such as a card storing a balance. When the lending button 20a of the lending operation unit 20 is operated, the game balls are rented by subtracting the balance stored in the storage medium accepted by the ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the gaming machine 1. When the return button 20b of the lending operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

An overflow ball channel (not shown) is formed between the upper tray 11 and the lower tray 12 for receiving game balls that cannot fit into the upper tray 11 and guiding them to the lower tray 12. In addition, a full detection switch 32a (see FIG. 4) is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path to detect when the lower tray 12 is full of game balls, and the full detection switch 32a detects that the lower tray 12 is full. During this period, the payout of game balls by the payout device 95, which will be described later, is stopped.

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

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

The game board mounting portion 25 is formed in the shape of a concave chamber with a front opening at approximately the center near the top of the game board mounting frame 3, and the game board 5 can be stored from the front. An opening that opens in the front-rear direction is provided at the back of the concave chamber of the game board mounting portion 25, and various devices installed on the back side of the game board 5 can be installed at the rear of the game machine 1 through this opening. Coming.

The firing device 26 includes a firing member for firing a game ball, a firing solenoid 28b (see FIG. 4) for driving the firing member, and a firing member that slopes upward from the firing member toward the lower left end of the game board. A rail and a stopper are provided for stopping the game ball at a shooting position that is the inclined lower end of the shooting rail. When the game ball sent out by the ball sending solenoid 11b (see FIG. 4) is received at the shooting position, the game ball is shot out toward the game area 5a by the operation of the shooting member.

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

A curved inner rail 35 and an outer rail 36 are provided at a position near the outer edge of the game board 5, and a game area 5a where a game ball can flow down is surrounded by the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36. is formed. Further, between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36, a shooting ball guide path 38 is formed that guides the game ball shot by the shooting device 26 to the upstream part of the gaming area 5a. Furthermore, an out port 39 is formed at the most downstream part of the gaming area 5a to guide the game balls that have flown down to the outside of the gaming area (to the collecting section of the gaming board mounting frame 3).

Approximately in the center of the game area 5a, a frame-shaped decorative frame 40 called a center case that restricts the entry of game balls into the interior is provided, and this decorative frame 40 allows the game area 5a to fire with a first firing force. The game area is divided into a left side gaming area where the game ball fired flows down, and a right side gaming area where the game ball fired with a second firing force stronger than the first firing force flows down, and the left side gaming area and the right side gaming area. communicate with each other below the decorative frame 40.

A warp device 41 is provided on the left side of the decorative frame 40 to introduce a game ball flowing down the left side game area into the inside of the decorative frame 40, and a warp device 41 is provided at the lower part of the decorative frame 40 to warp the game ball flowing down the left side game area into the inside of the decorative frame 40. A stage section 42 is provided for rolling the game balls introduced into the frame 40 and causing them to flow down below the decorative frame 40.

Below the left side of the decorative frame 40, there are three general prize winning holes 43 spaced apart from each other, in which game balls can always be entered. One general winning hole 43 is provided in which a ball can always be won. When the game balls that have won (balls entered) in this general winning hole 43 are detected by the general winning hole detection switch 43a (see FIG. 4) (the granting conditions are met), a predetermined number (for example, 5) of game balls are The balls are paid out from the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3) onto the upper tray 11 as prize balls (giving game value).

Below the stage part 42, there is a first starting hole 45 (starting winning area of the first special symbol) in which a game ball can always win (entering). When a game ball played (ball) is detected by the first starting port detection switch 45a (see FIG. 4) (the granting condition is met), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 3 balls) are delivered to the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3). The balls are then paid out onto the upper tray 11 as prize balls (giving game value). In addition, the right to perform a special game determination (jackpot determination) as to whether or not to execute a special game (here, a jackpot game) is granted (special figure determination information to be described later is stored).

Immediately below the first starting port 45, a starting port lamp 75 is provided that emits light in a predetermined manner when a lamp light emitting effect to be described later is executed, and the gaming machine 1 A lens member 75a (object) on which a "!! (double exclamation mark)" which is an object with a model motif is formed is provided.

Note that the model motif object may be provided directly on the front side of the first starting port 45, or may be provided independently near the first starting port 45 and the starting port lamp 75. In this way, by providing an object with a model motif at a position corresponding to the first starting port 45 where the player's gaze is likely to be drawn, it is possible to make it easier to impress the player with the model of the gaming machine 1. .

Below the decorative frame 40 and diagonally to the lower right of the first starting port 45, there is a mark indicating whether or not it is impossible to win a game ball based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (a winning result in the hit determination described later). A variable starting section 46 is provided which can convert from a difficult closed state to an open state where it is possible to win a game ball or is easy.

The variable starting part 46 has an upper surface that slopes downward in the left-right direction (left side in FIG. 1) to form a flow path for the game ball, and also has a movable member 48 that can move in the front-rear direction and a movable member 48 directly below the movable member 48. A second starting port 47 (starting prize area of the second special symbol) that opens upward and a second starting port detection switch 47a (FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has won (entered) the second starting port 47 (see), converting the second starting port 47 to the closed state by moving the movable member 48 toward the front (winning restriction position), and moving the movable member 48 toward the rear (winning permissible position). A second starting port opening/closing solenoid 48b (see FIG. 4) is provided for converting the second starting port 47 into an open state.

Then, a game ball enters the second starting port 47 which is in the open state during the auxiliary game to be described later, and this game ball is detected by the second starting port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 4) (the granting condition is met). ), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, two) are paid out from the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3) onto the upper tray 11 as prize balls (giving game value). In addition, the right to make a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game (here, a jackpot game) is granted (special figure determination information to be described later is stored).

A right game area on the right side of the decorative frame 40 is provided with a regular game gate 44 (a regular game starting area) through which game balls can pass through at all times. When the game ball that has passed through the normal pattern gate 44 is detected by the gate detection switch 44a, no prize ball will be awarded, but the right to make an auxiliary game determination (hit determination) as to whether or not to execute the auxiliary game will be granted. (Full pattern determination information, which will be described later, is stored).

Downstream of the general game gate 44, there is a gate that changes from a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (a jackpot has been won in a special game judgment) to a closed state in which winning is possible or easy to open. A first variable winning section 49 that can be converted into a state is provided.

The first variable winning part 49 has an upper surface that slopes downward in the left-right direction (left side in the figure) to become a flow path for the game ball, and a first big winning opening opening/closing member 51 that is movable in the front-back direction. A first grand prize opening 50 (winning area) that opens upward directly below the first grand prize opening opening/closing member 51, and a first grand prize that detects the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening (ball). By moving the mouth detection switch 50a and the first big winning opening opening/closing member 51 toward the front (winning regulation position), the first big winning opening 50 is converted to the closed state, and the first big winning opening opening/closing member 51 A first big winning hole opening/closing solenoid 51b (see FIG. 4) is provided for converting the first big winning hole 50 into an open state by moving the first big winning hole toward the rear (winning-permitting position).

Then, when the first big winning opening opening/closing member 51 moves from the winning restriction position to the winning possible position during the jackpot game, the first big winning opening 50 is converted to the open state, and the upper surface of the first big winning opening opening/closing member 51 is changed to the open state. The game ball that was flowing down or the game ball that reached the first big prize opening 50 wins a prize in the first big winning hole 50. Then, when a game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 50 is detected by the first big winning hole detection switch 50a (granting conditions are met), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out. The ball is paid out from the device 95 (see FIG. 3) onto the upper tray 11 as a prize ball (giving game value).

Downstream of the first variable prize winning section 49, it is possible or easy to win a prize from a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (ball) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a jackpot in a special game judgment). A second variable prize winning section 52 that can be converted into an open state is provided.

The second variable winning part 52 has an upper surface that slopes downward in the left-right direction (right side in the figure) to become a flow path for the game ball, and also has a second big winning opening opening/closing member 54 that is movable in the front and back direction. A second grand prize opening 53 (winning area) that opens upward directly below the second grand prize opening opening/closing member 54, and a second grand prize that detects the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening. By moving the mouth detection switch 53a and the second big winning opening opening/closing member 54 toward the front (winning regulation position), the second big winning opening 53 is converted to the closed state, and the second big winning opening opening/closing member 54 A second big winning hole opening/closing solenoid 54b (see FIG. 4) is provided for converting the second big winning hole 53 into an open state by moving the second big winning hole 53 toward the rear (win-permitting position).

Then, when the second big winning opening opening/closing member 54 moves from the winning restriction position to the winning allowing position during the jackpot game, the second big winning opening 53 is converted to the open state, and the upper surface of the second big winning opening opening/closing member 54 is changed to the open state. The game ball that was flowing down and the game ball that reached the second grand prize opening 53 enters the second grand prize opening 53. Then, when the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 53 is detected by the second big winning hole detection switch 53a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are delivered to the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3). The ball is paid out to the upper tray 11 as a prize ball.

The game ball launched into the left side game area either flows down along the outer edge of the decorative frame 40 or flows into the warp device 41 and then flows down via the stage part 42 and is placed below the decorative frame 40. The winnings will be won in any of the three general winning openings 43 and the first starting opening 45, or will flow into the out opening 39. Therefore, it is possible to win ( pass).

In addition, the game balls fired into the right side gaming area are the general winning opening 43, the general gate 44, the variable starting part 46 (second starting opening 47), the first variable winning part 49 (first big winning opening 50), The prize will be won in any of the second variable winning portions 52 (second large winning opening 53), or will flow into the out opening 39. Therefore, no prizes are won in the general winning hole 43 or the first starting hole 45 provided in the left side gaming area.

On the back side of the game board 5, there are game balls that have entered the general prize opening 43, the first starting opening 45, the second starting opening 47, the first big winning opening 50, and the second big winning opening 53, and the game balls that have entered the winning opening 39. An out ball flow path is provided that receives and collects out balls that have flown in and causes them to flow down, and an out ball detection switch 39a (see FIG. 4) is provided at the most downstream part of the out ball flow path. The game balls flowing down this out ball flow path and detected by the out ball detection switch 39a are discharged to the outside of the game machine 1 (island equipment) from the discharge port on the back side of the game machine 1.

Outside the gaming area 5a, there is a symbol display device consisting of a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, and a normal symbol display 62, a first special symbol reservation display 63, and a second special symbol reservation. A holding display device consisting of a display 64 and a normal symbol holding display 65, a round number display 66 that displays the number of rounds when a jackpot game (special game) to be described later is executed, and a round number display 66 for displaying the number of rounds when a jackpot game (special game) to be described later ) A right-hit indicator 67 that prompts you to fire a game ball toward the right side game area during medium or high probability game states, and a status confirmation display that shows that the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode, which will be described later, is set. A container 68 is provided.

The first special symbol display device 60 is for displaying the result of the special game determination performed based on the winning (ball entry) of the game ball into the first starting port 45 (notifying the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol). The second special symbol display device 61 displays the result of the special game determination based on the winning (ball entry) of the game ball into the second starting port 47 (jackpot determination of the second special symbol). The normal symbol display device 62 is a variable display device for displaying the result of the auxiliary game judgment performed based on the passage (input of the ball) of the game ball to the normal pattern gate 44 (notifying the result of the normal pattern). This is a variable indicator for notifying the results of hit determination.

Special game determination means that when a game ball enters the first starting hole 45 or the second starting hole 47, special figure determination information (random value for jackpot determination, random value for special symbol determination, reach determination) This corresponds to acquiring a random number value, a random number value for special figure fluctuation pattern determination, etc.) and determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game based on the acquired special figure determination information.

Then, when a special game determination is made based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting hole 45, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display 60, and the determination result is notified after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. A stop display of the first special symbol is performed. In addition, when a special game determination is made based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 47, a variable display of the second special symbol is performed on the second special symbol display 61, and the determination result is notified after a predetermined time has elapsed. A stop display of the second special symbol is performed.

The first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61 each include a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding display blink at predetermined intervals or in a predetermined order in the variable display of each special symbol. When the special symbols are to be displayed in a stopped state, the LED is turned on in a manner that notifies the result of the special game determination (big win mode, small win mode, loss mode).

In addition, in this embodiment, "jackpot" refers to a state in which it is determined to execute a jackpot game (special game) in special game determination. "Jackpot game" means a round game in which the big winning hole (first big winning hole 50, second big winning hole 53) is changed from a closed state to an open state in a predetermined manner, a predetermined number of times ( For example, this refers to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player in which the player can easily win prize balls by playing the game twice or 16 times.

In addition, although the maximum number of openings and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 50, second big winning opening 53) in each round game are predetermined, Even so, one round game ends when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening. In addition, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute any one of a plurality of types of jackpot games (special games) that have different degrees of advantage to the player.

Moreover, "small win" refers to a state in which it is determined in the special game determination that a small win game (special game) is to be executed. A "small winning game" is a game in which the big winning hole (second big winning hole 53) is changed from a closed state to an open state in a manner more disadvantageous than in a jackpot game, and the player can easily win prize balls. A gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

In addition, the maximum opening time of the big prize opening in the small winning game is predetermined, but even before the maximum opening time is reached, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) can enter the big winning opening (enter the ball). ) Then the small winning game ends. Note that, unlike the jackpot game, the game state does not change based on (or due to) the execution of the small win game.

The auxiliary game judgment is based on the passage (entry) of the game ball to the normal pattern gate 44 and the normal pattern judgment information (random value for hit judgment, random value for normal pattern judgment, random value for normal pattern fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.). This corresponds to acquiring the information and determining whether or not to execute the auxiliary game based on the acquired common figure determination information. Note that when the auxiliary game determination is performed, the normal symbol display 62 displays a normal symbol in a fluctuating manner, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, a stop display of the normal symbol to notify the determination result is performed.

The normal symbol display device 62 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at predetermined intervals or in a predetermined order in the variable display of the normal symbols. When the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the LED lights up in a manner to notify the result of the auxiliary game determination (win mode or loss mode).

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

In addition, although the maximum number of openings and the maximum opening time of the second starting port 47 in the auxiliary game (winning game) are predetermined, the second starting port 47 may be opened even before the maximum number of openings or the maximum opening time is reached. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) win a prize (balls entered), the auxiliary game (winning game) ends. In other words, the "auxiliary game" is a game state in which the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol is likely to be satisfied. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games (winning games) are provided which have different degrees of advantage to the player.

The first special symbol reservation display 63 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is the number of special symbol determination information (first special symbol reservation) that is stored when a game ball enters the first starting port 45. This is for displaying the number of reserved first special figures, and lights up or blinks in a manner that indicates the number of reserved first special figures. Although up to four first special symbols are stored, the number may be smaller or larger than four.

The second special symbol reservation display 64 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is the number of special symbol determination information (second special symbol reservation) that is stored when a game ball enters the second starting port 47. This is for displaying the number of second special figures on hold, and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of second special figures on hold. In addition, up to four second special figure reservations are stored, but it may be fewer or more than four, or even if the second special figure reservation is not stored. good.

The normal symbol reservation display 65 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and displays the number of ordinary symbols pending, which is the number of ordinary symbols determination information (general symbols pending) that is stored when a game ball wins (passes through) the ordinary symbol gate 44. It is used to display the number of ordinary drawings, and it lights up or flashes in a manner that indicates the number of pending drawings. In addition, although up to 4 pieces of common picture reservations are stored, it may be fewer or more than 4, or it is also possible not to store common picture reserves.

In addition, the 1st special symbol display 60 and/or the 2nd special symbol display 61 can also be comprised with 7 segment LED. For example, if you win a jackpot lottery with a special symbol, ``3'' or ``7'' will be displayed in a static state, and if you lose, a ``-'' will be displayed in a static manner. It is a good idea to repeat turning off and "-".

The round number display 66 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is for displaying the number of rounds when a jackpot state (special game) occurs. The LED starts lighting up, continues to light up during the jackpot game, and turns off the LED when the jackpot game ends. For example, if it is a jackpot game with two rounds, only the fourth LED from the left will light up, and if it is a jackpot game with sixteen rounds, all the LEDs will light up.

The right-handed indicator 67 is composed of one LED, and prompts the right-handed player to fire the game ball toward the right side game area (so-called right-handed hit) during the jackpot state (special game) and during the time-saving game state. This is for displaying a display, and the LED lights up during the jackpot state (special game) and during the time-saving game state.

The status confirmation indicator 68 is composed of one LED, and is for indicating that the setting change mode, which will be described later, or the setting confirmation mode, which will be described later, is set. When the mode shifts to , the LED starts lighting up, and when the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode ends, the LED is turned off. In this way, the status confirmation display 68 indicating that the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode is set is provided on the front (surface) of the gaming machine. It is possible to easily check whether the settings are set or not. Note that the status confirmation display 68 may be installed at the front (surface) of the gaming machine 1, and may be installed at other locations.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the display is displayed in the same manner (lit display) regardless of whether it is set to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, but it is difficult to know which mode it is set to. may be displayed in a recognizable manner. For example, when the setting change mode is set, the status confirmation display 68 may be lit, and when the setting confirmation mode is set, the status confirmation display 68 may be blinking. You can also do the opposite.

Further, in this embodiment, the status confirmation display 68 is provided as a dedicated display to indicate that the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode is set, but it may also be used as another display. good. For example, in the setting change mode and setting confirmation mode, the special symbol displays 60, 61, the special symbol pending displays 63, 64, the number of rounds display 66, the right-handed display 67, etc. are off, so One or more LEDs of these indicators may be turned on.

A first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) consisting of a liquid crystal display is provided at the back of the production space 40a defined inside the decorative frame 40, and a first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) is provided at the bottom of the production space 40a. In front of the device 70, a second image display device 71 (sub-liquid crystal) consisting of a liquid crystal display whose size and display area are smaller than that of the first image display device 70 is provided. , a movable performance device 73 for executing motion performance is provided, and a variable notification LED 59 for reporting the variable display state of the special symbol is provided on the right side of the performance space 40a.

The first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 display various effects according to the progress of the game. The performance display includes a customer waiting demonstration performance that is performed while the special symbol fluctuation display is not being executed, a fluctuating performance accompanied by a fluctuating display of the performance symbol 70a that is performed while the special symbol fluctuation display is being executed, and the execution of a jackpot game. There is a jackpot performance that takes place during the event.

Furthermore, while the first image display device 70 is performing a variable effect, the second image display device 71 can perform a moving effect by being moved by a liquid crystal movable device (not shown) constituted by a solenoid, a motor, etc. It becomes.

Specifically, the vertical direction is between a standby position (lower position) located near the end of the first image display device 70 and a presentation position (upper position) located near the center of the first image display device 70. It is designed to perform a movement effect by moving (ascending, descending). Note that the moving direction of the second image display device 71 (sub-liquid crystal) may be the left-right direction or the front-back direction, or the movement effect may be performed by operating the effect button 17.

The display section (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) has a variable display area for displaying three effect symbols 70a (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol), and a variable display area for executing variable effects. A mode display area indicating the production mode related to the above is formed.

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

In the stop display of the effect pattern 70a, the effect pattern 70a is stopped for a predetermined time in a manner (loss mode, jackpot mode, small win mode) that notifies the result of special game determination (jackpot determination). The jackpot mode is a combination of the same performance symbols 70a such as "777", the small win mode is a combination of regular performance symbols 70a such as "357", and the loss mode is that. This is an aspect other than that.

The manner in which the performance symbols 70a are displayed in a variable manner is by scrolling in the vertical direction, but it may also be scrolling in the horizontal direction, switching on the spot, rotating (rotating), etc. good.

Also, during the variable display (variable effect) of the effect pattern 70a, various effect images such as background images and characters, movies, etc. are displayed on the first image display device 70 or the second image display according to the result of the special game determination. By displaying it on the device 71, the player's expectations for the execution of the jackpot game (special game) are increased.

The first image display device 70 includes a first reservation icon display area 70C for displaying a number of first reservation icons (first reservation information) corresponding to the first reservation number of special symbols (U1), and a second special symbol display area 70C. A second reservation icon display area 70D for displaying a number of second reservation icons (second reservation information) corresponding to the number of reserved drawings (U2), and execution of a variable effect executed after the number of reserved special drawings is subtracted. An icon display area 70E, etc. for displaying the icon (execution information) indicating that the process is in progress is formed.

The first pending icon display area 70C includes, from the side closest to the icon display area 70E, a first display section 70C1 (first area), a second display section 70C2 (second area), and a third display section 70C3 (third area). , a fourth display section 70C4 (fourth area), and the first display section 70C1 to fourth display section 70C4 have a number of first reservations corresponding to the number of first reserved special drawings (U1). An icon will be displayed.

Specifically, the first display unit 70C1 displays a first hold icon indicating the first hold memory in which the variable display of the first special symbol is first performed, and the second display unit 70C2 displays the second hold icon. A first pending icon indicating a first pending memory in which a variable display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed, and a first pending icon indicating a first pending memory in which a variable display of the first special symbol is executed thirdly is displayed. A first pending icon indicating pending memory is displayed, and the fourth display section 70C4 displays a first pending icon indicating first pending memory in which variable display of the first special symbol is executed fourth.

The second pending icon display area 70D includes, from the left side, a first display section 70D1 (first area), a second display section 70D2 (second area), a third display section 70D3 (third area), and a fourth display section 70D4 ( The first display section 70D1 to the fourth display section 70D4 display a number of second reservation icons corresponding to the number of second reserved special symbols (U2).

Specifically, the first display unit 70D1 displays a second hold icon indicating the second hold memory in which the variable display of the second special symbol is first performed, and the second display unit 70D2 displays the second hold icon. A second pending icon indicating a second pending memory in which a variable display of the second special symbol is executed is displayed on the third display section 70D3, and a second pending icon in which a variable display of the second special symbol is executed thirdly is displayed. A second pending icon indicating pending memory is displayed, and the fourth display section 70D4 displays a second pending icon indicating second pending memory in which variable display of the second special symbol is executed fourth.

The icon display area 70E is formed directly above the pedestal image to clearly distinguish it from the first reserved icon display area 70C and the second reserved icon display area 70D, and is arranged so as to be placed on or floating on the pedestal image. The icon will be displayed as follows.

Specifically, with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol (production symbol 70a), the first pending icons displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C are moved one by one toward the icon display area 70E. By moving (shifting) and moving (shifting) the first pending icon displayed on the first display section 70C1 to the icon display area 70E, it becomes the icon, and the first special symbol (production symbol 70a) is displayed in a variable manner. The icon disappears (erases) when the process ends.

In addition, with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol (production symbol 70a), the second pending icons displayed in the second pending icon display area 70D move (shift) one by one toward the icon display area 70E. ), the second pending icon displayed on the first display section 70D1 moves (shifts) to the icon display area 70E and becomes the icon, and at the end of the variable display of the second special symbol (effect symbol 70a) The icon disappears (erases). Note that the icon may disappear during the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a).

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first image display device 70 displays the effect symbols 70a in a variable manner, but the second image display device 71 may perform a variable display of the effect symbols, or the first image display device 70 Both the image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 may display the effect symbols 70a in a variable manner.

The movable performance device 73 has a first movable member 73a and a second movable member 73b that can be operated, and the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b are movable while the first image display device 70 is performing a variable display of the performance symbol 70a. By causing the second movable member 73b to perform a predetermined motion, it is possible to perform motion effects. Furthermore, the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b are provided with a board illumination device 74 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, which can emit light in a predetermined manner during execution of the motion performance. .

Specifically, the first movable member 73a is located at a standby position (first position) located near the end (above) of the first image display device 70 and near the center (downward) of the first image display device 70. It is designed to move (raise, descend) between the production position (second position) and the current performance position (second position). The second movable member 73b is configured to move between a standby position (first position) that covers a part of the front of the first movable member 73a and a performance position where it retreats from the front of the first movable member 73a. .

The fluctuation notification LED 59 is composed of a full-color LED, and is provided with a first fluctuation notification LED 59a corresponding to the first special symbol and a second fluctuation notification LED 59b corresponding to the second special symbol. The first fluctuation notification LED 59a starts changing the color (fluctuating display of the first special symbol) in response to the start of the fluctuating display of the first special symbol, and changes color in response to stopping the fluctuating display of the first special symbol. By stopping the change (fluctuation display of the first special symbol), it is notified whether or not the first special symbol is being fluctuatedly displayed. The second fluctuation notification LED 59b starts changing color (fluctuating display of the second special symbol) in response to the start of the fluctuating display of the second special symbol, and changes color in response to stopping the fluctuating display of the second special symbol. By stopping the change (fluctuation display of the second special symbol), it is notified whether or not the second special symbol is being fluctuatedly displayed.

In addition, the result of the variable display (special game judgment) of the first special symbol is notified by the combination of the statically displayed performance symbol 70a and the first special symbol, and the combination of the statically displayed performance symbol 70a and the second special symbol. The result of the variable display (special game range) of the second special symbol may be notified by. In addition, the result of the variable display of the first special symbol (special game judgment) is notified only by the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed, and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (special game judgment) is notified only by the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed. ) results may be announced.

In addition, instead of displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol in a variable manner by the first fluctuation notification LED 59a and the second fluctuation notification LED 59b, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed on the first image display device 70 or the second special symbol. The two-image display device 71 may be used for variable display.

On the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5, there is a payout device 95 for paying out game balls based on establishment of predetermined payout conditions (prize balls, ball rental), and a game ball supplied from island equipment, etc. A game ball storage part 96 that stores balls and supplies them to a payout device 95, a main control device 110A with a built-in main control board 110, a payout control device 120A with a built-in payout control board 120, and a production control board 130. A production control device 130A, a power supply device 160A containing a power supply board 160, a game information output terminal board 90 for outputting game information to the outside of the game machine (information collection device such as a hall computer), etc. are provided.

In addition, an opening/closing door type cover member 23 is provided which opens and closes the left and right sides in the left-right direction around a rotation axis set on one left and right side so as to cover the upper part of the main control device and the entire production control device from the rear. In addition, the production control device 130A includes the volume of production sound output from the audio output device 9 so as to be covered by the cover member 23, an image display device, and various lighting devices (frame lighting device 10, panel lighting device 74). A changeover switch 22 is provided for switching an adjustment mode related to adjustment of the amount of light.

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

The control configuration of this embodiment includes a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress of the game (basic operations), and a payout control that controls the payout of game balls based on reception of payout control commands from the main control board 110. A board 120, a production control board 130 that controls production related to the game based on reception of production control commands from the main control board 110, and a power supply board that supplies power to the main control board 110, the payout control board 120, and the production control board 130. It is equipped with 160.

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

The main control board 110 is a main control unit as a one-chip microcomputer that includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores game control programs, etc., a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and input/output ports. It has a length of 110m.

The input/output ports of the main control unit 110m include a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, a second starting opening detection switch 47a, a second starting opening opening/closing solenoid 48b, and a first opening/closing solenoid 48b. Winning hole detection switch 50a, first big winning hole opening/closing solenoid 51b, second big winning hole detection switch 53a, second big winning hole opening/closing solenoid 54b, magnetic detection sensor 55a, radio wave detection sensor 56a, out ball detection switch 39a, 1 special symbol display 60, 2nd special symbol display 61, normal symbol display 62, 1st special symbol pending display 63, 2nd special symbol pending display 64, normal symbol pending display 65, round number display 66, right-handed display 67, status confirmation display 68, game information output terminal board 90, RWM clear switch 111a, setting key switch 112a, information display 113, payout control board 120, and production control board 130 are connected. .

The main CPU 110a receives an operating clock from a crystal oscillator, reads out a game control program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to games while utilizing the main RAM 110c as a work area. This enables 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 control processing for sending and receiving various control commands. Control processing and control processing for transmitting gaming information to the outside of the gaming machine (such as a hall computer) via the gaming information output terminal board 90 are performed.

The memory area of the main control unit 110m includes a memory area allocated to the main ROM 110b and a memory area allocated to the main RAM 110c.

The memory areas of the main ROM 110b include a gaming ROM area where programs and data related to the progress of the game are stored, and an information ROM area where programs and data related to the performance display of the gaming machine are stored, and access is prohibited. Also, an unused area of 16 bytes or more where "0" is stored, a ROM comment area where data such as the program title and version are stored, and a vector table where the start address of the timer interrupt processing described later is set. The area and the HW parameter area in which parameters such as the start address and end address of the access-prohibited area are set are arranged in this order.

The gaming ROM area includes a gaming program area where programs related to the progress of the game are stored, a first unused area where access is prohibited and "0" is stored, and data related to the progress of the game are stored. A game data area to be stored and a second unused area to which access is prohibited and "0" is stored are arranged in this order.

The information ROM area includes an information program area where programs related to performance display of the gaming machine are stored, an unused area where access is prohibited and "0" is stored, and data related to the performance display of the gaming machine. Information data areas in which are stored are arranged in order.

In the memory area of the main RAM 110c, a gaming RWM area used as a work (work area) when executing a gaming program and an information RWM area used as a work (working area) when executing an information program are arranged in this order. There is.

The gaming RWM area includes a gaming work area used by gaming programs as work, a first unused area where access is prohibited and "0" is stored, and a temporary area where data being processed by gaming programs is stored. A gaming stack area for saving data and a second unused area where access is prohibited and "0" is stored are arranged in this order.

The gaming work area includes a setting value area for storing setting values, a judgment information area for storing judgment information (checksum to be described later) for judging abnormalities in the RWM area, and a judgment information area that changes as the game progresses. Game data areas for storing game data are arranged in order.

The information RWM area consists of an information work area used by the information program as work, an unused area where access is prohibited and "0" is stored, and data currently being processed by the information program is temporarily saved. Stack areas for information are arranged in order.

In the information work area, a performance information area for storing information related to the performance of the gaming machine 1 and an error information area for storing information related to various error determinations are arranged in this order.

Hereinafter, a gaming area (gaming ROM area, gaming RWM area) that performs processing based on a gaming program and an information area (information ROM area, information RWM area) that performs processing based on an information program will be explained below. Explain the relationship.

When the main CPU 110a performs processing based on a gaming program, it basically refers to the gaming data area and also refers to and updates the contents of the gaming RWM area while using the gaming RWM area as work. ing. Additionally, when performing processing based on an information program, the information data area is basically referenced, and the contents of the information RWM area are referenced and updated while using the information RWM area as work. ing.

However, in the processing based on the gaming program, although the contents of the information RWM area cannot be updated, they can be referenced. Furthermore, in the processing based on the information program, the contents of the gaming RWM area cannot be updated, but they can be referenced.

When performing processing based on the information program, the flag register is saved in the gaming RWM area in the processing based on the gaming program, and then the information program is called to execute the processing based on the information program. The flag register is returned from the gaming RWM area immediately after the processing based on the program is completed and the gaming program is returned.

In addition, immediately after starting the information program, the stack pointer of the gaming stack area is saved to the information RWM area, and then the stack pointer of the information stack area is set, and all registers used in the gaming program are transferred to the information RWM area. All the registers used in the game program immediately before the end of the information program are restored from the information RWM area, and the stack pointer of the game stack area is restored.

By doing this, it is possible to protect the data used by the gaming program when performing processing based on the information program, and prevent inconveniences from occurring when returning from the information program to the gaming program. Things will go away.

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

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

The input/output port of the payout control unit 121 includes an open detection switch 31a, a full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 95a for detecting game balls put out from the payout device 95, and a putout ball detection switch 95a for paying out game balls from the payout device 95. A ball presence detection switch 96a for detecting that game balls are stored in the payout motor 95b and the game ball storage section 96 are connected.

The payout CPU 121a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator, reads out a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, and performs arithmetic processing regarding payout of game balls while utilizing the payout RAM 121c as a work area. This allows control processing to pay out game balls from the payout device 95 in response to a payout control command from the main control board 110, control processing to send a command based on the result of arithmetic processing to the main control board 110, etc. conduct.

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

When the firing control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15 based on the touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, it allows the ball feeding solenoid 11b and the firing solenoid 28b to be energized, and fires the ball. When a change in the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 is detected by the detection signal from the volume 15b, the ball feed solenoid 11b is driven and the firing solenoid is activated so that the firing intensity corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 15. 28b is driven to fire game balls (99.9 balls/min).

The production control board 130 includes a production control unit 130m that collectively controls the progress of production based on reception of production control commands from the main control board 110, and a production control unit 130m that controls image display and other operations based on reception of production control commands from the production control unit 130m. A display control unit 140 that performs control processing of audio output, and a lamp control unit 150 that performs control processing of various light emitting members (LEDs, etc.) and various drive sources (motors, etc.) based on reception of performance control commands from the performance control unit 130m. It is equipped with

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

A production button detection switch 17a and a cross key detection switch 19a are connected to the input/output port of the production control unit 130m.

The sub CPU 130a receives an operating clock from a crystal oscillator, reads out the performance control program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing regarding the performance while utilizing the sub RAM 130c as a work area. As a result, control processing for determining the production mode of the variable production, control processing for transmitting production control commands based on the determination result to the display control unit 140, and response to detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, etc.) control processing, and control processing for controlling various output devices (lighting devices, motors, etc.).

The display control unit 140 receives a command from the production control unit 130m and controls the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 to display a predetermined image, and causes the audio output device 9 to display a predetermined sound. and control the output of sounds.

The display control unit 140 includes a general control unit 141 that collectively controls image display and audio output based on reception of production control commands from the production control unit 130m, and a control unit 141 that controls display control commands (display list) from the general control unit 141. A video control unit 145 (VDP) that controls the first image display device 70 and second image display device 71 based on reception, a CGROM 146 that stores image data, etc., and a voice control unit that receives voice control commands from the general control unit 141. It includes an audio control unit 148 (audio LSI) that controls the audio output device 9 based on the audio data, and an audio ROM 149 that stores audio data and the like.

The overall control unit 141 includes an overall CPU 141a that performs arithmetic processing, an overall ROM 141b that stores an overall control program, an overall RAM 141c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an image control unit 145 (VDP), and an audio control unit 148 (audio It has an input/output port to which LSI is connected.

The overall CPU 141a receives an operating clock from a crystal oscillator, reads out an overall control program stored in the overall ROM 141b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the performance while utilizing the overall RAM 141c as a work area. Thereby, a control process for generating a display control command (display list) for instructing the effect image to be displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 and transmitting it to the display control unit 140, and an audio output device It performs control processing and the like for generating an audio control command instructing the effect sound to be output from the audio controller 9 and transmitting it to the audio control unit 148 (audio LSI).

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

The input/output ports of the lamp control unit 150 include the frame lighting device 10, the production button drive device 17b (production button drive motor, production button vibration motor), production button light emitting LED 17c, starting port lamp 75, movable production device 73, and the board. A lighting device 74 is connected.

The lamp CPU 150a receives an operating clock from a crystal oscillator, reads out a lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs arithmetic processing regarding effects while utilizing the lamp RAM 150c as a work area. Thereby, the control processing of the frame lighting device 10, the production button driving device 17b, the production button light emitting LED 17c, the starting port lamp 75, the movable production device 73, and the board lighting device 74 is performed.

The power supply board 160 generates the main power (operating power) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine from the power supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and supplies the main power to the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, (equivalent to power supply means). The power supply board 160 has a power supply board that detects whether the supplied power supply voltage has decreased (a power outage has occurred) and outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control board 110 based on the decrease in power supply voltage (the occurrence of a power outage). It includes a power failure detection circuit 162 and a backup power supply circuit 163 for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 at the time of power failure (power failure).

In addition, the power supply board 160 is used to switch between an ON state in which main power is supplied to the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, performance control board 130, and various electronic components) and an OFF state in which the supply of main power is stopped. A power switch is provided so that it can be operated by a clerk at the game parlor, and when the power switch is turned on, supply of main power is started and the operation of the game machine 1 is started. Note that even if the power switch is in the OFF state, the supply of backup power to the main control board 110 is maintained.

The power outage detection circuit 162 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 falls below a predetermined value. When the power supply voltage becomes larger than a predetermined value during output, the output of the voltage drop detection signal is stopped.

The backup power supply circuit 163 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when power is applied to the gaming machine, and when a power outage (power outage) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is transferred to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110. supply As a result, the memory contents of the main RAM 110c are retained even in the event of a power outage (power outage), and after recovery from the power outage (power outage), the gaming control state can be restored to the state before the power outage (power outage). I can do it.

Although backup power is not supplied to the payout control board 120 and the performance control unit 130m, the payout control board 120 and the production control board 120 and the production control unit 130m are provided so that the stored contents of the payout RAM 121c and the sub-RAM 130c are retained even in the event of a power outage (power outage). Backup power may be supplied to the production control section 130m. Further, backup power may be supplied only to either one of the payout control board 120 and the production control unit 130m.

(Explanation of gaming status)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be explained. In this embodiment, the states related to the special game determination (jackpot determination) include a "low probability game state" and the "high probability game state", and the state related to the movable member 48 of the second starting port 47 is "non-time-saving game". ``state'' and ``time-saving gaming state.''
Therefore, in this embodiment, there is a "low probability non-time saving gaming state (normal gaming state)" which is a low probability gaming state and a non time saving gaming state, and a "low probability non time saving gaming state (normal gaming state)" which is a low probability gaming state and a time saving gaming state. A high-probability game state and a high-probability time-saving game state (variable-probability game state) are provided.

Note that the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a "low-probability, non-time-saving gaming state." In addition, the gaming state during the jackpot game will also be set to the "low-probability non-time-saving gaming state", but it will be a different gaming state from the normal gaming state.

Here, the "low probability gaming state" means, for example, when the set value (the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery), which is the stage of the advantage of the game, is "1", the first starting port 45 or the second starting port In a special game determination (jackpot determination) performed on the condition that a game ball enters the opening 47, it is a game state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set as low as about 1/300.

On the other hand, "high probability gaming state" means that when the setting value is "1", the probability of winning the jackpot is set as high as approximately 1/60, and the player is more likely to win than in the low probability gaming state. A gaming state that is advantageous to Note that the transition from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state is performed after the end of the jackpot game.

In addition, the "non-time-saving gaming state" means that in the auxiliary game judgment (win judgment) that is performed on the condition that the game ball passes through the regular game gate 44, the winning probability of winning is set as low as 1/16, and it is normal. This refers to a gaming state in which the average time of fluctuating symbol display is set to about 30 seconds, and the opening time of the second starting port 47 in the event of a winning is set to 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, in the "time-saving gaming state", the probability of winning a hit is set as high as 15/16, the average time of fluctuating display of normal symbols is set to about 3 seconds, and the This is a game state advantageous to the player in which consumption of game balls is suppressed compared to the non-time-saving game state by setting the opening time of the second starting port 47 to 5 seconds. Note that the transition from the non-time-saving gaming state to the time-saving gaming state is performed after the end of the jackpot game.

It should be noted that the "time-saving gaming state" is set to be more advantageous than the "non-time-saving gaming state" in terms of the average fluctuation time of the normal symbols, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the probability of winning the winning lottery. , the average fluctuation time of the normal symbols, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the winning lottery may be set to be advantageous.

In addition, the probability of winning in the auxiliary game judgment in the non-time-saving gaming state does not change depending on the setting value and remains the same, but it is changed depending on the setting value so that the larger the setting value is, the more advantageous the winning probability becomes. Good too. In addition, the probability of winning in the auxiliary game judgment in the time-saving gaming state remains the same regardless of the setting value, but it is changed depending on the setting value so that the larger the setting value is, the more advantageous the winning probability becomes. Good too.

Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be explained with reference to FIGS. 5 to 10.

(Jackpot judgment table)
FIG. 5(a) shows the jackpot determination for the first special symbol, which is referred to when determining (jackpot determination) the special symbol determination information acquired based on the winning (ball) of the game ball into the first starting port 45. 5(b) is a table, and FIG. 5(b) is a second special symbol that is referred to when determining the special symbol determination information acquired based on the winning (ball entry) of the game ball into the second starting port 47 (jackpot determination) This is a jackpot determination table for.

As shown in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), the jackpot judgment table contains the current setting value, the probability game state when jackpot judgment is made, the random number value for jackpot judgment, and the judgment result of jackpot judgment ( For reference, the approximate probability of winning in the case of a "big win" or "small win" is listed in the far right column for reference.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5(a) or the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 5(b), and determines the current set value and the current probability game. Based on the state and the random number value for jackpot determination, it is determined whether it is a "big hit," "small hit," or "loss."

For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. When the random number value for jackpot determination is determined to be a "jackpot" and the game is in a high probability gaming state, the 1000 random number values for jackpot determination from "100" to "1099" are determined to be a "jackpot". Furthermore, regardless of whether the game is in a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state, the 200 random numbers for jackpot determination from "2000" to "2199" are determined to be "small wins." Therefore, random numbers for jackpot determination other than those determined to be a jackpot or a small win will be determined to be a "lose".

A feature of the special symbol jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5 is that the jackpot probability changes depending on the set value, but the small win probability remains constant. By doing so, the degree of advantage of the player will not change drastically depending on the set value, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

In addition, the probability of being judged as a jackpot when in the high probability gaming state is 5 times the probability of being judged as a jackpot when in the low probability gaming state (common regardless of the setting value), but it is judged as a jackpot. The probability is not limited to 5 times, but may be set to any value such as 3 times or 8 times as long as it is 10 times or less.

In addition, although the small hit is not set in the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, the small hit may be set to have the same probability as the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, The small hit may be set to have a different probability from the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol.

Also, the larger the setting value is, the more advantageous it becomes to the player (higher jackpot probability), but conversely, the smaller the setting value is, the more advantageous it becomes to the player (higher jackpot probability). You can also do this.

Furthermore, the probability of determining a jackpot in a low probability gaming state and/or a high probability gaming state may be set to be the same for all setting values (1 to 4), or for example, two or three setting values ( 1 and 2, 1 to 3, etc.), the probability of determining a jackpot in the low probability gaming state and/or the high probability gaming state may be set to be the same.

(Special symbol judgment table)
FIG. 6(a) is a special symbol determination table for jackpot that is referred to when determining the special symbol to stop when a jackpot is determined, and FIG. 6(b) is a special symbol determination table for a jackpot when it is determined to be a loss. 6(c) is a special symbol determination table for loses that is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the special symbol. FIG. This is a special symbol determination table for.

As shown in FIGS. 6(a) to (c), the special symbol determination table includes the type of special symbol that determines the stop symbol, the random number value for special symbol determination, the determination result of special symbol determination, and this determination. The stop special symbol data indicating the result and the special symbol designation command indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination are associated.

Special symbols "01" and "04" are special jackpot symbols that execute the first jackpot game consisting of 16 round games, and special symbols "02" and "05" are special symbols that execute the first jackpot game consisting of 16 round games. This is a special jackpot symbol for executing a second jackpot game, and "03" is a special jackpot symbol for executing a third jackpot game consisting of two round games. Moreover, the special symbols "00" and "10" are loss special symbols in which no jackpot game is executed. In addition, the special symbols "20" and "21" are small winning special symbols in which a small winning game is executed.

Although one losing special symbol is associated with each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a plurality of losing special symbols are associated with at least one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Good too.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in any one of FIGS. 6(a) to (c), and determines the special symbol based on the type of special symbol that determines the stop symbol and the random value for special symbol determination. The type, stop special symbol data, and special symbol designation command are determined, and the special symbol designation command is transmitted to the production control board 130.

The first feature of the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 is that the types of jackpot special symbols, loss special symbols, and small win special symbols are the same without changing depending on the set value. By doing so, the gameplay is not too complicated and the player can play the game with peace of mind. In addition, at least one of the jackpot special symbol and the small prize special symbol may be one type.

The second feature of the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 is that the selection percentage of various jackpot special symbols, the selection percentage of various losing symbols, and the selection percentage of various small winning symbols are constant without changing depending on the setting value. can be mentioned. By doing so, the degree of advantage of the player will not change drastically depending on the set value, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 7 is a special symbol variation pattern determination table for the non-time saving gaming state that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of special symbols in the non-time saving gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table includes the type of special symbol (starting hole) that performs variable display, the determination result of jackpot determination, the determination result of special symbol (stop special symbol data), Random value for reach determination, first special figure reservation number (U1) or second special figure reservation number (U2), random value for special figure fluctuation pattern determination, special figure fluctuation pattern as a determination result, special symbol The variation time is associated with a special figure variation pattern designation command that indicates the special figure variation pattern.

Therefore, the "special symbol variation pattern" can be said to be one that can specify at least the type of special symbol, the result of jackpot determination, and the variation time of the special symbol. Further, when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, the random number value for reach determination is referred to, but in the case of a jackpot or a small hit, the random number value for reach determination is not referred to.

In addition, in the special pattern fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 7, when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, as the number of reserved special symbols (first number of reserved special symbols) increases, the fluctuation time of the special symbol becomes shorter. The fluctuation pattern is determined.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. ) or the second special figure reservation number (U2), the special figure variation pattern, the special figure variation time, and the special figure variation pattern specification command are determined based on the random value for special figure variation pattern determination, and the special figure variation pattern is specified. The command is sent to the production control board 130.

Furthermore, as will be described later, the production control board 130 determines the content of the variable production (production mode) based on the special figure variation pattern (variation pattern designation command), so the special figure shown in FIG. In the rightmost column of the figure pattern determination table, the contents of effects that can be executed with variable effects are listed for reference.

As for the production contents shown in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7, "normal variation" and "shortened variation" mean that the three production symbols 70a vary at high speed and stop without reaching the reach. This means that shortened fluctuations end in a shorter fluctuation time than normal fluctuations.

In addition, "reach" means that the player expects a jackpot game to be executed in which a part of the combination of presentation symbols 70a that informs a jackpot temporarily stops and other presentation symbols 70a change. means the manner in which it changes. For example, when a combination of three performance symbols 70a "777" is set as a combination of performance symbols 70a to notify a jackpot (jackpot result mode), the same performance symbol 70a in the left and right regions is "7". This refers to a mode in which the display is temporarily stopped at , and the remaining performance symbols 70a are fluctuating in the central area.

It should be noted that "temporary stop" means that the performance symbols 70a are slightly swayed or deformed slightly to make it appear to the player that the performance symbols 70a are stopped (not completely stopped). refers to the manner in which the

In addition, "normal reach" means a reach in which the same effect pattern 70a temporarily stops in the left and right areas, and the remaining effect pattern 70a changes in the center area, and is the reach with the lowest expectation of a jackpot. It becomes. In addition, in this embodiment, although the jackpot does not occur due to the "normal reach", it may be configured such that the jackpot occurs due to the "normal reach".

In addition, "SP reach" is a super reach that has higher expectations for a jackpot than normal reach. For example, a special effect may be created in which the three effect symbols 70a are reduced in size and moved to a corner of the image display device to make the player expect a jackpot game to be executed using almost the entire display area of the image display device. It is supposed to be done.

In addition, "SPSP Reach" is a special reach that has higher expectations for a jackpot than Super Reach. For example, the three performance symbols 70a are reduced in size and moved to the corners of the image display device, and almost the entire display area of the image display device is used to perform a special performance more than “SP reach”.

In addition, "full rotation reach" is a reach that guarantees a jackpot. For example, the three performance symbols 70a are all the same and move at a low speed in a state that they are aligned, and almost the entire display area of the image display device is used to perform a special performance more than "SPSP reach".

Furthermore, the "chance performance" is a performance that incites whether it will be a big hit or a small hit. For example, the three performance symbols 70a are reduced in size and moved to a corner of the image display device, but do not reach a reach state, and a special performance is performed using almost the entire display area of the image display device.

The first feature of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 is that the type of special figure variation pattern to be determined is the same without changing depending on the set value. By doing this, it becomes difficult to discern the setting value from the special figure fluctuation pattern, and it becomes possible to provide a fair game.

A second feature of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 is that the selection ratio of each special figure variation pattern is the same without changing depending on the set value. By doing this, it becomes difficult to discern the setting value from the special figure fluctuation pattern, and it becomes possible to provide a fair game.

The main ROM 110b also stores a special symbol variation pattern determination table for the time-saving gaming state that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of special symbols in the time-saving gaming state, but basically the special symbol variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state is It is the same as the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. However, there is a point that relatively shorter fluctuation time is easily determined (average fluctuation time becomes shorter) than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving gaming state. Therefore, the variation time of the special symbols can be varied between the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the selection ratio of the special figure fluctuation pattern may be changed for each set value, may be changed between odd number setting and even number setting, or may be set at a low setting (for example, 1 to 2). It may be changed depending on whether the setting is high (for example, 3 to 4). In addition, it is possible to provide a dedicated special pattern variation pattern for each set value, or provide a dedicated special pattern variation pattern for one of the odd number setting and even number setting, but not provide a dedicated special pattern variation pattern for the other. A dedicated special symbol variation pattern may be provided for one of the low setting and the high setting, and no dedicated special symbol variation pattern may be provided for the other.

(Pre-judgment table)
FIG. 8 is a preliminary determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state that is referred to when preliminary determining the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball in the starting slot.

As shown in FIG. 8, the preliminary determination table includes the type of special symbol (starting opening), the gaming state, the determination result of the jackpot determination, the random value for special symbol determination, the random value for reach determination, and the special symbol (starting opening) type. The random number value for determining the figure variation pattern, the special figure scheduled variation pattern as a determination result, and the starting opening winning designation command indicating the special figure scheduled variation pattern are associated.

In the preliminary judgment of special pattern judgment information, it is possible to judge whether it is a "big hit", "small hit" or "loss" by the random number value for jackpot judgment, and the type of special symbol can be judged by the random number value for special pattern judgment. Since it is possible to determine in advance the type of special pattern scheduled variation pattern to be executed based on the random number value for reach determination and the random number value for special pattern variation pattern determination, it is possible to determine whether it is a jackpot or small win from the starting opening prize designation command. It becomes possible to specify whether or not the type of special symbol and the special symbol scheduled fluctuation pattern.

The main CPU 110a refers to the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 8, and determines the planned special pattern fluctuation based on the random number for jackpot determination, the random number for special symbol determination, the random number for reach determination, and the random value for special symbol fluctuation pattern determination. The pattern and the starting opening prize designation command are determined, and the starting opening winning prize designation command is transmitted to the production control board 130.

Note that the main ROM 110b also stores a special symbol variation pattern determination table for the time-saving gaming state that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of special symbols in the time-saving gaming state, but the pre-determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state and The difference is that there is no judgment information corresponding to the first special symbol, but since it is basically the same as the advance judgment table for the non-time-saving gaming state, the explanation will be omitted here.

(Big prize opening opening mode judgment table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a big winning hole opening mode determination table for changing the state of the first big winning hole 50 or the second big winning hole 53 in the jackpot game (special game).

As shown in FIG. 9, the big winning hole opening mode determination table includes the stop special symbol data of the special symbol, the type of big winning hole to be opened, the maximum number of rounds in a jackpot game, and the big winning hole in one round game. The maximum number of prizes to be won, 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 jackpot opening in each round game, and the maximum number of openings for each round game. The opening time of the big winning hole, the closing interval time for closing the big winning hole after the end of the round game, and the ending time from the end of the final round game to the end of the big winning game are associated.

The main CPU 110a executes the first jackpot game when the stop special symbol data is "01", and executes the first jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the first jackpot game when the stop special symbol data is "02". A second jackpot game is executed, and when the stop special symbol data is "03", a third jackpot game that is more disadvantageous to the player than the second jackpot game is executed.

(Game status setting table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a gaming state setting table for setting the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. The game state setting table includes stop special symbol data for special symbols, state data at the time of winning indicating the gaming state at the time of winning a jackpot, a time-saving game flag indicating that the time-saving game state is in effect, and information that can be executed in the time-saving gaming state. A time saving number (J) indicating the number of variable displays, a high probability game flag indicating a high probability gaming state, and a high probability number (X) indicating the number of variable displays that can be executed in the high probability gaming state. are associated.

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

The main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 10, and sets the time saving game flag, the number of time saving times (J), the high probability game flag, and the high probability game flag based on the stop special symbol data and winning state data. The probability count (X) is determined.

In addition, when a high probability gaming state is set, 50,000 times may be set as the high probability number of times (X), but in the high probability gaming state, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1/60, Since the next jackpot win is virtually confirmed, the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game are jackpot games in which the next jackpot game is confirmed.

The first feature of the game state setting table shown in FIG. 10 is that even if the stop special symbol data is the same, the time-saving game flag can be set and the time-saving number can be set based on the state data at the time of winning (the game state at the time of winning the jackpot). (J) may differ.

Specifically, in the case of stop special symbol data 01 (special symbol 01), regarding the time-saving game flag and the number of time-savings (J), "00H" indicating a low-probability non-time-saving game state is stored as state data at the time of winning. If so, the time saving game flag is not set at the end of the jackpot game, and the time saving number (J) is set to 0 times. On the other hand, if "01H" indicating a low-probability time-saving gaming state or "02H" indicating a high-probability time-saving gaming state is stored as state data at the time of winning, the time-saving gaming flag is set at the end of the jackpot game. , set the time saving number (J) to 100 times. Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and it is possible to make the player interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

A second feature of the game state setting table shown in FIG. 10 is that the types of time-saving game flags and high probability game flags that are set are the same without changing depending on the setting values. By doing so, the degree of advantage of the player will not change drastically depending on the set value, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

(Various storage areas of main RAM)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 11(a) shows a special figure in which special figure determination information acquired when a game ball wins (enters a ball) in the first starting hole 45 and/or the second starting hole 47 is stored. FIG. 11(b) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage section of the special figure determination information storage area, and FIG. 11(c) is a diagram showing the determination information storage area. FIG. This is the ordinary figure determination information storage area in which the ordinary figure determination information acquired when passing is stored, and FIG. 11(d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage part of the ordinary figure determination information storage area.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), the special figure determination information storage area is a first special figure determination information pending storage in which special figure determination information acquired based on winning of a game ball to the first starting port 45 is stored. area, a second special figure determination information holding storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on winning of a game ball to the second starting port 47 is stored, and special figure determination information during execution of variable display is stored. The first special symbol determination information storage area and the second special symbol determination information storage area are each divided from the first storage section to the fourth storage section.

In addition, the first storage part, the second storage part, the third storage part, and the fourth storage part of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area are the first display part 70C1 and the second display part of the first reservation icon display area 70C. They correspond to the section 70C2, the third display section 70C3, and the fourth display section 70C4, respectively. In addition, the first storage section, the second storage section, the third storage section, and the fourth storage section of the second special symbol reservation storage area are the first display section 70D1, the second display section 70D2, and the second storage icon display area 70D. They correspond to the third display section 70D3 and the fourth display section 70D4, respectively.

Then, the number of special figure determination information (reservation information) stored in the first to fourth storage parts of the first special figure determination information storage area becomes the first special figure reservation number (U1), and these special figure determination A number of first pending icons corresponding to the information are displayed on the first display section 70C1 to fourth display section 70C4 of the first pending icon display area 70C. In addition, the number of pieces of special figure determination information (reservation information) stored in the first to fourth storage parts of the second special figure determination information becomes the second special figure reservation number (U2), and the number of pieces of special figure determination information (reservation information) corresponding to these determination information The number of pending icons will be displayed on the first display section 70D1 to the fourth display section 70D4 of the second pending icon display area 70D.

Moreover, the 0th storage part which is a special figure determination information execution storage area corresponds to the said icon display area 70E. Then, the icon corresponding to the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage section is displayed in the icon display area 70E.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), each storage unit includes a random number storage area for jackpot determination for storing a random number value for determining a jackpot, and a random number storage area for special symbol determination for storing a random number value for special symbol determination. area, a random number storage area for reach determination for storing the random number value for reach determination, and a random number storage area for special figure fluctuation pattern determination for storing the random number value for determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern.

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 45 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the first special figure determination information holding storage area that does not store the special figure determination information The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit with the smaller number. In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting port 47 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the smallest numbered one in which no special figure determination information is stored in the second special figure determination information reservation storage area The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit.

The 0th storage unit, which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, stores the special figure stored in the first storage unit of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area when the start condition for the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied. The determination information is shifted and referred to in order to execute the variable display of the first special symbol. In addition, when the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol is met, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage section of the second special symbol determination information reservation storage area is shifted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is shifted. will be referenced to execute.

As shown in FIG. 11(c), the normal figure determination information storage area includes a normal figure determination information storage area in which the normal figure determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal figure gate 44 is stored, and a The ordinary figure determination information storage area is divided into the ordinary figure determination information storage area in which the ordinary figure determination information that is being displayed is stored, and the ordinary figure determination information holding storage area is divided into a first storage part to a fourth storage part, respectively. Note that the number of pieces of ordinary figure determination information stored in the first to fourth storage parts of the ordinary figure determination information reservation storage area becomes the ordinary figure reservation number.

As shown in FIG. 11(d), each storage unit includes a hit determination random number storage area for storing random number values for hit determination, and a normal symbol determination random number storage area for storing random number values for normal symbol determination. and a random number storage area for determining a regular pattern fluctuation pattern for storing random numbers for determining a regular pattern fluctuation pattern.

Then, when the game ball passes through the normal pattern gate 44 and the normal pattern judgment information is acquired, it is acquired in the lowest numbered storage section in which normal pattern judgment information is not stored in the normal pattern judgment information storage area. The normal figure determination information is stored.

In the 0th storage unit, which is the normal pattern determination information execution storage area, when the start condition for the variable display of normal symbols is met, the normal pattern judgment information stored in the first storage part of the normal pattern determination information retention storage area is shifted. and will be referenced to execute the fluctuating display of normal symbols.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main processing of the main control board 110 will be explained using FIG. 12. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing main processing in the main control board 110. This main processing is performed by inputting a system reset generated by supplying power supply voltage from the power supply board 160 to the main CPU 110a.

First, the main CPU 110a performs initial setting processing in step S10. Specifically, a preparation process for starting game control, a setting change process for changing setting values based on a setting change operation, and a process for initializing a predetermined RWM area of the main RAM 110c based on an RWM clear operation. RWM clear processing, setting confirmation processing for confirming setting values based on setting confirmation operations, etc. are performed. Note that details of the initial setting process will be described later.

In step S50, the main CPU 110a updates the random value for special symbol determination and the random value for reach determination, and in step S51, updates the initial random value for jackpot determination, the initial random value for special symbol determination, the initial random value for hit determination, Update the initial random value for determining normal symbols.

In step S52, the main CPU 110a detects a voltage drop from the power failure detection circuit 162 of the power supply board 160, which indicates the occurrence of a voltage drop in the power supply (for example, the power supply that was supplied at 24 volts drops to less than 18 volts). Determine whether a signal is being input. If the voltage drop detection signal has not been input, the process moves to step S50, and if the voltage drop detection signal has been input, the process moves to step S53.

In step S53, the main CPU 110a determines whether the voltage drop detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined period (for example, 10 milliseconds). If the input continues for a predetermined period, it is assumed that a complete power outage has occurred, and the process moves to step S54. If the input does not continue for the predetermined period, there is a possibility of an instantaneous power outage in which the voltage of the power supply drops momentarily. Assuming that there is a difference, the process moves to step S52.

In step S54, the main CPU 110a sets interrupt prohibition to prohibit timer interrupts, and in step S55, sends a power cutoff designation command to notify the payout control board 120 that the power cutoff process has started. Send. As a result, a remaining payout number designation command indicating the remaining number of game balls stored in the payout RAM 121c is transmitted from the payout control board 120 that has received the power cutoff designation command.

In step S56, the main CPU 110a determines whether a remaining payout number designation command has been received. If the remaining payout number designation command has not been received, the process moves to step S57, and if the remaining payout number designation command has been received, the process moves to step S58.

In step S57, the main CPU 110a determines whether the waiting time for waiting for receiving the remaining payout number designation command has elapsed. If the standby time has not elapsed, the process moves to step S56, and if the standby time has elapsed, it is assumed that normal communication with the payout control board 120 cannot be established, and the process moves to step S58.

In step S58, the main CPU 110a saves the number of payouts in the payout counter set in the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c. Specifically, if the remaining number of payouts specification command is received, the remaining number of payouts specified by the remaining number of payouts specification command is saved, and if the remaining number of payouts specification command is not received, the remaining number of payouts is saved. Save “0” as the number of payouts. The remaining number of payouts saved here will be referenced in the timer interrupt payout control process described later, and after the power is restored, a command to specify the number of payouts in accordance with the remaining number of payouts will be sent to the payout control board 120. become.

The main CPU 110a clears the output port in step S59. As a result, the output state of the output port is initialized, and the operations of various indicators and various drive sources (motors, solenoids) are stopped.

In step S60, the main CPU 110a calculates a checksum (abnormality determination data) of the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c, and saves it in a predetermined area of the gaming RWM area. By doing this, it becomes possible to determine whether the data in the gaming RWM area is abnormal based on the checksum when the power is turned on next time.

In step S61, the main CPU 110a saves a backup flag indicating that the data in the main RAM 110c is backed up (power restoration) in the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S62, prohibits RWM access. After that, wait until the power supply is completely cut off.

In this way, when the supply of operating power (18 volts or more) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine 1 is started, the initial setting process is performed, but in the event of a momentary power outage (voltage drop to less than 18 volts), When the supply of operating power is resumed, the initial setting process is not performed. In other words, even if a setting change operation, setting confirmation operation, or RWM clear operation is performed for some reason when a momentary power outage occurs, the setting change process, setting confirmation process, or RWM clear process will not be executed. This prevents the machine from performing unintended operations, making it possible to ensure reliability as a gaming machine.

(Initial setting processing of main control board)
The initial setting process of the main control board 110 will be explained using FIG. 13. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the initial setting process of the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a prohibits all interrupts in step S11, performs initial settings of the CPU such as setting internal registers in step S12, and performs startup wait processing for other control boards in step S13. Specifically, in order to avoid missing commands from the main control board 110, the CPU waits for one second for the payout control board 120 and the performance control board 130 to start up.

The main CPU 110a allows access to the RWM area of the main RAM 110c in step S14, and transmits a firing permission designation command to the payout control board 120 in step S15. As a result, the payout control unit 121 performs processing to permit the shooting device 26 to shoot the game ball.

In step S16, the main CPU 110a determines whether a backup flag indicating that power has been restored is saved in the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag has been saved, it is assumed that the power has been restored, and the process moves to step S17; if the backup flag has not been saved, it is assumed that the power is turned on for the first time, and the process moves to step S18.

In step S17, the main CPU 110a calculates a checksum (abnormality determination data) of the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S18 determines whether a setting change operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether the setting key switch 112a and the RWM clear switch 111a are in the ON state. If there is a setting change operation, the process moves to step S19 as a transition to setting change mode, and if there is no setting change operation, the process moves to step S20.

The main CPU 110a performs a setting change process in step S19. Specifically, a status confirmation display indicating that the settings are being changed or settings are being confirmed is displayed on the status confirmation display 68, and a setting value area of the gaming RWM area is displayed on one 7-segment LED of the information display 113. It displays the current setting values saved in and sends a setting change designation command indicating that the settings are being changed to the production control board 130.

Furthermore, each time the RWM clear switch 111a is operated, the setting value is changed (updated) in the range of "1" to "4", the updated setting value is displayed on the 7-segment LED, and the setting key switch 112a is When there is a setting confirmation operation that changes the setting from the ON state to the OFF state, the changed (updated) setting value is saved in the setting value area to confirm the setting value, and the display of the setting value on the information display 113 is ended. At the same time, the status confirmation display on the status confirmation display 68 is finished, a process for ending the setting change mode is performed, and the process moves to step S24.

In addition, in the production control board 130 which received the setting change designation command, processing for executing setting change notification for notifying that the setting value is being changed will be performed. Specifically, a settings change screen is displayed on the image display devices 70 and 71 to indicate that the settings are being changed, and the frame lighting device 10 and panel lighting device 74 are displayed in a predetermined manner while the settings are being changed. All the lights are turned on with the same emission color (for example, white). Note that the audio output device 9 may output a settings change notification sound (“Settings are being changed”) indicating that settings are being changed.

The main CPU 110a determines whether the checksum is normal in step S20. Specifically, it is determined whether the checksum saved in the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c matches the checksum calculated in step S17. If the checksum is normal (there is no abnormality in the data in the RWM area), the process moves to step S21, and if the checksum is not normal (there is an abnormality in the data in the RWM area), the process moves to step S22. move.

Note that if the backup flag has not been saved, that is, if the power is turned on for the first time, the checksum is determined to be abnormal.

In step S21, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a setting change flag in the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c, which indicates that the settings are being changed. If there is no setting change in progress flag, it is assumed that the previous power outage did not occur during the setting change process, and the process moves to step S23; if there is a setting change in progress flag, the previous power outage is considered to have occurred during the setting change process. The process moves to step S22, assuming that this has occurred during the process. The setting change flag is saved in the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c at the start of the setting changing process, and is cleared from the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c when the setting changing process ends.

The main CPU 110a performs unrecoverable error processing in step S22. Specifically, after displaying error information "E" indicating an unrecoverable error on the information display 113 and transmitting an irreversible error designation command indicating that an unrecoverable error has occurred to the production control board 130. , sets interrupt prohibition to prohibit timer interrupts, and after clearing the output port, outputs a non-recoverable error signal (security signal) indicating the occurrence of a non-recoverable error from the security signal terminal of the game information output terminal board 90. Then, it waits until the power supply is completely cut off. As a result, the effect control board 130 performs a process to issue an unrecoverable error notification indicating that an unrecoverable error has occurred.

The "unrecoverable error" is an error state in which game control is no longer performed (no transition to game control occurs), and is not canceled unless a setting change process is executed. Therefore, if an unrecoverable error occurs, even if you turn off the power switch provided on the power supply board 160 and then turn on the power switch without changing settings, it will not be canceled and the It is now necessary to turn on the power switch in conjunction with the change operation. Note that during an unrecoverable error, the presence or absence of signal input from various input devices (various switches, various sensors) is not monitored at all.

"Unrecoverable error notification" is a display of an unrecoverable error screen ("This is an unrecoverable error. Please change the settings") to make the image display device recognize that an unrecoverable error has occurred. , the frame lighting device 10 and the board lighting device 74 are lit in a predetermined color (for example, red) until the power is turned off, or the audio output device 9 displays an unrecoverable error message indicating that an unrecoverable error has occurred. This means outputting an error sound ("Unrecoverable error" + buzzer sound) until the power is turned off.

In step S23, the main CPU 110a determines whether an RWM clear operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether the RWM clear switch 111a is in the ON state. If there is an RWM clear operation, the process moves to step S24 as a transition to RWM clear mode, and if there is no RWM clear operation, the process moves to step S26.

The main CPU 110a performs RWM clear processing in step S24. Specifically, based on the operation of the RWM clear switch 111a, the gaming control state is initialized (the gaming RWM area other than the set value area is initialized).

In step S25, the main CPU 110a sends a power-on designation command to the payout control board 120 and the power-on designation command indicating that the gaming control state has been initialized and the current gaming state (here, the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state as the normal gaming state). It is transmitted to the production control board 130, and the process moves to step S31. As a result, the performance control board 130 performs a process for executing power-on notification indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized.

"Power-on notification" refers to displaying the initial screen (background image and initial effect pattern "135") when the power is turned on to make the image display device recognize that the control state of the game has been initialized, or displaying a frame The lighting device 10 for the board and the lighting device 74 for the panel are fully lit in a predetermined luminescent color (for example, white) for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds), or the audio output device 9 indicates that the RWM area has been initialized. This means outputting a power-on notification sound ("RWM has been cleared" + buzzer sound) for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).
Note that in the power-on notification, instead of displaying the initial screen on the image display devices 70 and 71, a display notifying that RWM has been cleared may be displayed on the image display devices 70 and 71.

In step S26, the main CPU 110a determines whether a setting confirmation operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether the setting key switch 112a is in the ON state. If there is a setting confirmation operation, the process moves to step S27 as a transition to the setting confirmation mode, and if there is no setting confirmation operation, the control state of the game is returned to the state before the power was turned off. The process moves to step S28.

The main CPU 110a performs a setting confirmation process in step S27. Specifically, a status confirmation display indicating that the settings are being changed or settings are being confirmed is displayed on the status confirmation display 68, and a setting value area of the gaming RWM area is displayed on one 7-segment LED of the information display 113. Displays the current set values saved in and sends a setting confirmation designation command to the production control board 130.

Furthermore, when there is a confirmation end operation that changes the setting key switch 112a from the ON state to the OFF state, the display of the setting value on the information display 113 is ended, and the state confirmation display on the status confirmation display 68 is ended, Performs processing to end setting confirmation mode.

In addition, in the production control board 130 which received the setting confirmation designation command, processing for executing setting confirmation notification for notifying that setting confirmation is being performed will be performed. Specifically, a setting confirmation screen indicating that the settings are being confirmed is displayed on the image display devices 70 and 71, and a predetermined light emission is performed on the frame lighting device 10 and the board lighting device 74 while the settings are being confirmed. Turn on all lights in a color (for example, white). Note that the audio output device 9 may output a setting confirmation notification sound (“Setting values are being confirmed”) indicating that the settings are being confirmed.

In step S28, the main CPU 110a clears (clears to 0) the backup flag and checksum saved in the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c, and sets the RWM area when the power is restored. As a result, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (restored) to the state before the power was turned off, so it is possible to resume the game from the state before the power was turned off.

In step S29, the main CPU 110a transmits to the production control board 130 a power recovery designation command indicating that the gaming control state has been restored and the gaming state before the power outage occurred. As a result, the performance control board 130 performs a process to terminate the setting confirmation notification and the like and execute a power recovery notification indicating that the control state of the game has returned to the state before the power was cut off.

"Power restoration notification" refers to displaying a power restoration screen for a predetermined period of time (for example, 30 seconds) to make the image display device recognize that the control state of the game has returned to the state before the power was cut off, or The lighting device 10 and the panel lighting device 74 are fully illuminated in a predetermined color (e.g., white) for a predetermined period of time (e.g., 60 seconds), or the audio output device 9 indicates that the power has been restored (from a power outage). This means outputting a power restoration notification sound (buzzer sound) for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

In step S30, the main CPU 110a transmits other commands (such as a special symbol storage designation command and a normal symbol storage designation command to be described later) to the production control board 130. As a result, the production control board 130 can grasp the number of reserved special symbols, and also performs processing for displaying the first reserved icon and the second reserved icon on the image display device.

The main CPU 110a transmits a setting value designation command to the production control board 130 in step S31. This makes it possible for the effect control board 130 to grasp the current set value. Note that this setting value designation command may be transmitted to the production control board 130 before the power-on designation command and the power recovery designation command are transmitted. Furthermore, the setting value designation command may be transmitted each time a variable display of special symbols starts, or each time a jackpot game starts.

In step S32, the main CPU 110a activates a CTC (counter timer circuit) for generating a timer interrupt (4 milliseconds), and in step S33, allows all interrupts, and ends the current initial setting process. .

In this way, for setting change operations, RWM clear operations, and setting confirmation operations, multiple conditions (operations) are set, so it is not possible to easily change settings, clear RWM, or confirm settings. , it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts and improve the security of gaming machines.

In addition, the number of conditions (operations) set for the setting change operation is greater than the conditions (operations) set for the RWM clear operation and setting confirmation operation, making it possible to avoid the most fraudulent setting changes. It is possible to increase the security of events where acts are likely to be committed, and it is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent acts.

In addition, if the checksum is abnormal, unrecoverable error processing is executed and the progress of the game is stopped, causing the game machine to perform unexpected operations and causing inconvenience to the game parlor and players. This eliminates the need for overtime, making it possible to improve the reliability of the gaming machine.

In addition, if there is a flag indicating that the settings are being changed, that is, if the previous power outage occurred while the settings were being changed, an unrecoverable error process will be executed to stop the game even if the checksum is normal. This prevents the game from proceeding with setting values that are not intended by the game parlor side, making it possible to improve the reliability of the game machine.

Also, while changing settings (setting change mode) or checking settings (setting confirmation mode), on the front (surface) of gaming machine 1, there are a status confirmation display 68, image display devices 70 and 71, and a frame lighting device. It is possible to recognize that the settings are being changed by checking the information display 10 and the panel illumination device 74, and it is possible to recognize that the settings are being changed by checking the information display 113 on the back (back side). ing. In other words, it is possible to know whether the settings are being changed from either the front (front) or the back (back) of the gaming machine 1.

Note that the condition for the setting change operation, RWM clear operation, and setting confirmation operation may include that the open detection switch 31a is in the ON state. By doing so, the number of conditions increases, so fraudulent acts can be suppressed, and the security of the gaming machine can be further improved.

Note that if the checksum is determined to be abnormal in step S20, irreversible error processing is executed, but at the time the checksum is determined to be abnormal, the setting of the gaming RWM area of the main RAM 110c is The initial value "1" may be saved in the value area and the process may be moved to step S24.

In addition, the power-on designation command and the power-recovery designation command are sent including information indicating the current gaming state, but after transmitting the power-on designation command and the power restoration designation command, the current gaming state Alternatively, a gaming state designation command indicating the game state may be transmitted.

Furthermore, by not determining the presence or absence of the setting change flag, it may be possible to prevent unrecoverable error processing from being performed even if the previous power-off occurred while the settings were being changed.

Also, when the power is turned off or turned on, the checksum of the gaming RWM area (excluding the setting value area) is calculated, but the checksum of the entire RWM area is calculated. Alternatively, the checksum of the gaming RWM area and the checksum of the information RWM area may be calculated separately, and if either checksum is abnormal, the process may proceed to irreversible error processing. .

Additionally, a settings change designation command is sent at the start of the settings change process, and a power-on designation command is sent after the settings change process ends, but instead of the settings change designation command, a settings change start designation command is sent. However, instead of the power-on designation command, a setting change end designation command may be sent. In this case, the settings change end designation command may be sent at the end of the settings change process, or may be sent after the settings change process ends.

Further, when a setting change is made, the RWM clearing process is performed after the setting change is made, but the RWM clearing process may be performed before the setting change is made.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt processing of the main control board 110 will be explained using FIG. 14. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110.

In this timer interrupt processing, after the initialization processing of the main processing is completed, a clock pulse is input at a predetermined period (4 milliseconds) from a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the main control board 110. It is executed by

First, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register to the stack area in step S100, and performs time control processing in step S110. Specifically, processing is performed to update various timer counters such as the stop time of special symbols and the opening time of special electric accessories.

The main CPU 110a performs specific random number update processing in step S120. Specifically, random values for jackpot determination, special symbol determination random values, special pattern fluctuation pattern determination random values, hit determination random values, normal symbol determination random values, and regular symbol fluctuation pattern determination random values are updated. Specifically, processing is performed to update each random value and random number counter by adding +1 to them. In addition, if 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 returned to 0, and when the random number counter returns to the initial value of the cycle, the corresponding The initial random value is set as a new initial value for each cycle, and the random value is newly updated.

The main CPU 110a performs an initial random value update process in step S130. Specifically, similar to step S30, processing is performed to update the initial random number value for jackpot determination, the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random value for hit determination, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination.

The main CPU 110a performs input control processing in step S200. Specifically, the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first big winning opening detection switch 50a, the second big winning opening detection switch 53a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the gate detection switch 44a. It is determined whether or not there is input to various switches such as , etc., and if there is input, processing is performed to set predetermined data. Note that details of the input control processing will be described later.

The main CPU 110a performs special figure special electric control processing in step S300. Specifically, the determination of the special pattern determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting hole 45 or the second starting hole 47, the variable display of the first special pattern or the second special pattern, and the big winning hole. It performs processing such as opening/closing (the first grand prize opening 50 and the second grand prize opening 53), setting the gaming state, etc. In addition, the details of the special figure special electric control process will be described later.

The main CPU 110a performs general electric power control processing in step S400. Specifically, processing such as determination of the obtained normal pattern determination information based on the passage of the game ball to the normal pattern gate 44, variable display of the normal pattern, and opening/closing of the second starting port 47 (auxiliary game) is performed.

It should be noted that the type of winning normal symbol and the type of losing normal symbol determined as a result of the determination of the ordinary symbol determination information performed in the ordinary symbol and electric power control process are the same without changing depending on the setting value. By doing so, the gameplay is not too complicated and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

In addition, the selection ratio of various winning ordinary symbols and the selection ratio of various losing ordinary symbols, which are determined as a result of the determination of the ordinary symbol judgment information performed in the ordinary symbol general electricity control process, do not change depending on the setting value and remain constant. ing. By doing so, the degree of advantage of the player will not change drastically depending on the set value, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

The main CPU 110a performs a payout control process in step S500. Specifically, with reference to various prize ball counters stored in the main RAM 110c, various winning holes (general winning hole 43, first starting hole 45, second starting hole 47, first big winning hole 50, second A process for transmitting a payout number designation command corresponding to the big prize opening 53) to the payout control board 120 is performed. As a result, the payout control board 120 executes a process for paying out prize balls from the payout device 95.

The main CPU 110a performs an abnormality determination process in step S600. Specifically, various errors (unauthorized winning errors such as a game ball entering the second starting slot 47 when not in the auxiliary game, or a game ball entering the grand prize opening when not in the special game), and various winnings. An abnormal winning error in which the number of game balls entered into the mouth does not match the number of game balls discharged from the winning ball flow path through which the winning balls flow down; a magnetic error in which the magnetic detection sensor 55a detects abnormal magnetism over a predetermined period; A radio wave error occurs when the radio wave detection sensor 56a detects an abnormal radio wave for a predetermined period of time, a door open error occurs when the open detection switch 31a changes from an OFF state to an ON state, and an RWM clear switch 111a occurs while the game progress is being controlled. It is determined whether an error (or an operation error in which the setting key switch 112a is operated) has occurred, and processing is performed to transmit an error designation command corresponding to the error that has occurred to the production control board 130. As a result, the production control board 130 executes a process for notifying an error.

Main CPU 110a performs data creation processing in step S700. Specifically, external output data (gaming information) output from the game information output terminal board 90, starting port opening/closing data output to the second starting port opening/closing solenoid 48b, first grand prize opening/closing solenoid 51b, and second grand prize. Big winning opening/closing data output to the mouth opening/closing solenoid 54b, special symbol display data output to the first special symbol display 60, second special symbol display 61, normal symbol display data output to the normal symbol display 62, Processing is performed to create data such as special symbol pending display data to be output to the first special symbol pending display 63 and second special symbol pending display 64, and normal symbol pending display data to be output to the normal symbol pending display 65.

The main CPU 110a performs output control processing in step S750. Specifically, port output processing that outputs signals such as the external information data created in step S700, starting opening opening/closing data, and big winning opening opening/closing data, special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, and special symbol Display output processing that outputs signals such as pending display data and normal symbol pending display data, sending a payout status confirmation designation command to the payout control board 120 to check the payout status of the payout control board 120, and awarding as described below. Refers to the ball counters (3 prize ball counter, 10 prize ball counter, 15 prize ball counter) and performs processing to send payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning holes to the payout control board 120. . As a result, the payout control board 120 executes control for paying out prize balls from the game ball payout device 100.

The main CPU 110a performs information program call processing in step S800. Specifically, after disabling interrupts, the flag register is saved in the gaming RWM area, and processing is performed to call the target information program using a CALL instruction.

The main CPU 110a performs game ball counting processing (information program) in step S810. Specifically, the number of payouts during normal play, which is the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of game balls to various winning holes (general winning hole, big winning hole starting hole) during normal gaming state, and the number of outs during normal gaming state. Processing is performed to count the number of normal outs, which is the number of game balls detected by the ball detection switch 39a, and the total number of outs, which is the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection switch 39a, regardless of the game state.

In addition, the total number of outs, the number of payouts during normal play, and the number of outs during normal play are gaming information that is not affected (unrelated to the setting value) even if the setting value is changed, so these By counting, it becomes possible to calculate performance information (normal base value to be described later) that excludes the influence of the set value, and it becomes possible to use it for understanding the performance of the gaming machine 1.

The main CPU 110a performs normal base value calculation processing (information program) in step S830. Specifically, the normal base value ((Number of payouts during normal play ÷ Number of outs during normal play) x 100) in the current game section divided by the total number of outs is calculated, and the base storage area set in the information RWM area is calculated. Processing is performed to save the normal base value rounded to the first decimal place in the first area.

The game section is updated every time the total number of outs reaches 60,000, and the base storage area is divided into a first area where the normal base value in the current game section is stored, and a one-time storage area. A second area for storing the normal base value in the previous gaming section, a third area for storing the normal base value in the two previous gaming sections, and a normal base value in the three previous gaming sections. A fourth area for playing the game is provided, and the base values for four game sections including the current one are saved in each area.

The main CPU 110a performs normal base value display data setting processing (information program) in step S850. Specifically, the normal base value (performance information) for four game sections calculated in the performance information calculation process and saved in the base storage area is displayed on the information display 113 while being switched every 5 seconds. Performs processing to set performance display data.

The main CPU 110a performs test data creation processing (information program) in step S870. Specifically, processing is performed to create test data (test information) to be output to test equipment used when testing the gaming machine 1.

The main CPU 110a performs output control processing (information program) in step S880. Specifically, display output processing is performed to output signals such as performance display data (performance information) set in step S850 above to various indicators, and processing is performed to output signals such as test data created in step S870 above. .

In step S890, the main CPU 110a performs processing upon returning to the gaming program. Specifically, processing is performed to restore the flag register from the gaming RWM area, enable interrupts, and return to the gaming program.

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

In this way, the timer interrupt is not executed during the setting change mode, RWM clear mode, and setting confirmation mode, so the number of payouts and outs, calculation of the normal base value, normal base Since the value is not displayed, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control board.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control processing of the main control board 110 will be explained using FIG. 15. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a performs general winning opening detection switch input processing in step S210. Specifically, it is determined whether a detection signal has been input from the general winning hole detection switch 43a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning hole 43, and the system is used to pay out prize balls from the payout device 95. Perform processing.

The main CPU 110a performs a big winning opening detection switch input process in step S220. Specifically, whether a detection signal is input from the first big winning hole detection switch 50a or the second big winning hole detection switch 53a, that is, the game ball enters the first big winning hole 50 or the second big winning hole 53. It is determined whether or not the ball has been played, and processing for paying out the prize ball from the payout device 95 is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs a first starting port detection switch input process in step S230. Specifically, it is determined whether a detection signal has been input from the first starting port detection switch 45a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 45, and the prize ball is paid out from the payout device 95. In addition to performing processing for obtaining and storing special figure determination information. Note that details of the first starting port detection switch input process will be described later.

The main CPU 110a performs second starting port detection switch input processing in step S240. Specifically, it is determined whether a detection signal has been input from the second starting port detection switch 47a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 47, and the prize ball is paid out from the payout device 95. In addition to performing processing for obtaining and storing special figure determination information.

The main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing in step S250. Specifically, it is a process for determining whether a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 44a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal pattern gate 44, and acquiring and storing normal pattern determination information. I do.

(Input processing of the first starting port detection switch on the main control board)
The first starting port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be explained using FIG. 16. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the first starting port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether a detection signal from the first starting port detection switch 45a has been input. If the detection signal from the first starting port detection switch 45a is input, the process moves to step S230-2, and if the detection signal from the first starting port detection switch 45a is not input, the current 1 Finish the starting port detection switch input process.

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

In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is less than four. If the first special figure reservation number (U1) is less than 4, the process moves to step S230-5, and if the first special figure reservation number (U1) is not less than 4, the current first starting opening Detection switch input processing ends.

In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding "1" to the first reserved number of special drawings (U1) and updating it (U1←U1+1), and in step S230-6, the first reserved number of special drawings (U1) is updated. A first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to (U1) is set in the presentation transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the first special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the performance control board 130, and the number of first reservation icons corresponding to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is displayed on the image display device.

In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a searches for empty storage sections in order from the first storage section of the first special symbol determination information storage area, and stores the special symbol acquired in step S230-3 in the vacant storage section. Store figure determination information.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current non-time saving gaming state is in progress. If it is in the non-time-saving gaming state, the process moves to step S230-9, and if it is not in the non-time-saving gaming state, the current first starting opening detection switch input process is ended.

The main CPU 110a performs a first preliminary determination process in step S230-9. In this first preliminary determination process, the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. A first starting opening winning designation command is generated for notifying the performance control board 130 of the scheduled fluctuation pattern.

In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets the first starting opening winning designation command generated in step S230-9 to the performance transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

As a result, the first starting winning information can be sent to the production control board 130 as a first starting opening winning specifying command, and the sub CPU 130a of the producing control board 130 that has received the first starting opening winning specifying command Even before the fluctuating display of the first special symbol corresponding to the winning-in-place prize designation command starts, a look-ahead notice (continuous notice performance, icon change performance) that makes you expect that a jackpot game will be executed over one or more fluctuating displays ) can be executed.

In addition, since the same processing as the first starting opening detection switch input processing is performed for the second starting opening detection switch input processing, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the three prize ball counter, and the first special symbol pending number (U1), 1st special figure judgment information holding storage area, non-time-saving gaming state, 1st advance judgment process, 1st starting opening winning designation command part, 2nd starting opening detection switch 47a, 2 prize ball counter, It may be read as the second special figure reservation number (U2), the second special figure determination information reservation storage area, the time-saving gaming state, the second preliminary determination process, and the second starting opening winning designation command.

In addition, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is "4", but it may be greater or less than this. Moreover, the upper limit value of the second special figure reservation number may be made smaller than the upper limit value of the first special figure reservation number. Furthermore, the second reserved storage itself may be eliminated by storing the special symbol determination information only in the 0th storage section of the second special symbol determination information storage area.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The special figure special electric control process of the main control board 110 will be explained using FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the special figure special electric line processing data in step S301, refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric line processing data loaded in step S302, and executes the process corresponding to the branch destination address, The current special map special electric train control process ends.

Specifically, if the special figure special electric line processing data = 0, the process for starting the variable display of special symbols based on the reserved memory (special figure judgment information) and the special figure special electric line processing data are changed to "1". A special symbol storage determination process (step S310) is executed to perform the process and the like.
If the special figure special electric line processing data = 1, the special figure special electric line processing data and the process for stopping and displaying the special symbol and transmitting a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 130 as the variable time elapses are changed to "2". A special symbol variation process (step S320) is executed to perform processing and the like.
If the special pattern special electricity processing data = 2, the special pattern special electricity processing data will be changed to "0" if it is a losing special symbol, and the special pattern special electricity processing data will be changed to "0" as the stop time of the special symbol has passed, and if it is a jackpot special symbol. If it is a small hit special symbol, special symbol stop processing (step S330) is executed to change the special symbol special electric processing data to "5".

If the special figure special electric line processing data = 3, the jackpot game processing (to perform the process for executing the jackpot game or the process of changing the special figure special electric line processing data to "4" based on the end of the final round game) Step S340) is executed.
If the special figure special electric line processing data = 4, the jackpot game end process is performed to perform the process for ending the jackpot game or the process of changing the special figure special electric line processing data to "0" based on the end of the ending of the jackpot game. (Step S350) is executed.
If the special figure special electric line processing data = 5, it is a small win for performing the process for executing the small winning game or the process of changing the special figure special electric line processing data to "0" based on the completion of the ending of the small winning game. Game processing (step S360) is executed.

(Special symbol memory determination processing of main control board)
The special symbol storage determination process of the main control board 110 will be explained using FIG. 18. FIG. 18 is a flowchart 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 a special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the current special symbol storage determination process is ended, and if the special symbol is not in the variable display state, the process moves to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special figure reservation number (U2) is 1 or more, the process moves to step S310-3, and if the second special figure reservation number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process goes to step S310-4. move.

In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a updates the second special figure reservation number (U2) by subtracting "1," and in step S310-6, the second special figure reservation number (U2) corresponds to the second special figure reservation number (U2) after the subtraction. A special symbol storage designation command is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the performance control board 130, and processing for updating the pending icon displayed on the image display device and the display of the icon is performed.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S310-8, sets the gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the second special figure determination information storage area. A shift process is performed on the stored data, and the special figure determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, the special figure determination information stored in the fourth storage part of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage part of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area. In addition, the special figure judgment information stored in the first storage part of the second special figure judgment information reservation storage area is shifted to the 0th storage part which is the special figure judgment information execution storage area, and is stored in the 0th storage part. The special figure determination information used in the previous game will be deleted.

On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. If the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the process moves to step S310-5, and if the first special figure reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, the process goes to step S319-1. move.

The main CPU 110a updates the first special figure reservation number (U1) by subtracting "1" in step S310-5, and in step S310-6, the main CPU 110a updates the special figure reservation number (U1) corresponding to the first special figure reservation number (U1) after the subtraction. A symbol storage designation command is set in the performance transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the production control board 130, and processing is performed to update the pending icon displayed on the image display device and the display of the icon.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S310-8, stores it in the first special symbol holding storage area. Shift processing is performed on the data, and the special figure determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, the special symbol determination information stored in the fourth storage part of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage part of the first special symbol reservation storage area. In addition, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage section of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the 0th storage section, which is the special symbol determination information execution storage area, and is stored in the 0th storage section. The special figure determination information used in the previous game will be deleted.

In addition, with the shift processing of the special symbol determination information in step S310-8, the special symbol reservation display data indicating the first special symbol reservation number (U1) and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) after subtraction is stored in the main RAM 110c. set in a predetermined area. As a result, the display contents of the first special symbol reservation display 63 and the second special symbol reservation display 64 are updated.

In addition, in this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-8, the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is prioritized over the first special figure determination information reservation storage area and shifted (the second special figure reservation number is However, in the order in which the game balls enter the starting hole, the first special figure judgment information holding storage area or the second special drawing judgment information holding storage area is It may be shifted (subtracting the number of reserved 1st special symbols and the number of reserved 2nd special symbols in the winning order), or the 1st special symbol determination information retention storage area may be prioritized over the 2nd special symbol determination information retention storage area. You may also shift (subtract the first special figure reservation number with priority over the second special figure reservation number).

In step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a jackpot and the stop special symbol data of the special symbol based on the special symbol determination information stored in the 0th storage unit which is the special symbol determination information execution storage area. Execute jackpot determination processing. The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol designation command corresponding to the type of special symbol determined in the jackpot determination process in the performance transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol designation command is sent to the performance control board 130, and processing is performed to determine the performance symbol 70a that will be stopped and displayed as a result of the variable performance.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a performs a special pattern variation pattern determination process that determines the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol based on the special symbol determination information stored in the 0th storage unit which is the special symbol determination information execution storage area. I do. In addition, the details of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process will be described later.

In step S314, the main CPU 110a sets a special figure variation pattern designation command corresponding to the type of special figure variation pattern determined in the special figure variation pattern determination process in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted to the performance control board 130, and processing for determining a variable performance pattern which is a performance mode of a variable performance performed during the variable display of special symbols is performed.

In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol variation time (counter value) corresponding to the type of special symbol variation pattern determined in the special symbol variation pattern determination process in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S316. , starts changing display of special symbols. As a result, the LED lighting data for executing the variable display of the special symbol is created in the data creation process of step S700, and the created lighting data is output in the output control process of step S800, so that the first A variable display of special symbols will be performed on the special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61.

In step S317, the main CPU 110a clears the customer waiting state flag for ending the customer waiting state, and in step S318, sets the special symbol special electric processing data to "1", and ends the current special symbol memory determination process. do.

In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether a customer waiting state flag indicating a customer waiting state is set in the main RAM 110c. If the customer waiting state flag is set, the current special symbol storage determination process is ended, and if the customer waiting state flag is not set, the process moves to step S319-2. In addition, the customer waiting state refers to a state in which the special symbols are not displayed fluctuating and the special game (jackpot game) is not being executed, but the requirement also includes that the fluctuating display of the normal symbols and the auxiliary game are not being executed. It's okay.

In step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S319-3, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state designation command indicating that the customer is waiting for a customer in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. It is set in the transmission data storage area, and the current special symbol storage determination process is completed. As a result, a customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the performance control board 130, and processing is performed to execute a customer waiting demonstration performance to encourage the player to play.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be explained using FIG. 19. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

The main CPU 110a refers to the setting values stored in the setting value area of the main RAM 110c in step S311-1, and selects the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5 in step S311-2. Specifically, if the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage unit, which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, is shifted from the first special figure determination information reservation storage area, then the information stored in FIG. ) is selected, and if it is shifted from the second special symbol determination information retention storage area, the jackpot for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 5(b) is selected. Select the judgment table.

In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a compares the current probability game state and the random number value for jackpot determination with the jackpot determination table to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won. If the jackpot has been won, the process moves to step S311-4, and if the jackpot has not been won, the process moves to step S311-6.

In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a sets winning state data (any one of 00H to 02H) corresponding to the current gaming state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S311-5, the data in FIG. ) is selected, and the process moves to step S311-9.

In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a compares the current probability game state and the random number value for jackpot determination with the jackpot determination table to determine whether or not a small win has been won. If the small win is won, the process moves to step S311-7, and if the small win is not won, the process moves to step S311-8.

In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a selects the special symbol determination table for small winning shown in FIG. 6(c), and moves the process to step S311-9.

In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a selects the special symbol determination table for losing shown in FIG. 6(b), and moves the process to step S311-9.

In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a collates the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) for which jackpot determination (lottery) is to be performed and the random number value for special symbol determination against the special symbol determination table. Then, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display executed on the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is determined.

In step S311-10, the main CPU 110a sets the stop special symbol data corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S311-9 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current jackpot determination process.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment process of main control board)
The special figure variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be explained using FIG. 20. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation pattern determination process in the main control board 110.

First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current state is a non-time-saving gaming state. If it is a non-time-saving gaming state, the process moves to step S313-2, and if it is not a non-time-saving gaming state, the process moves to step S313-3.

In step S313-2, the main CPU 110a selects the above-described special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state of FIG. 7, and moves the process to step S311-4.

In step S313-3, the main CPU 110a selects the above-described special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time-saving gaming state, and moves the process to step S310-7-4.

In step S313-4, the main CPU 110a compares the jackpot determination result, the type of special symbol, the random value for reach determination, and the random value for special symbol variation pattern determination with the special symbol variation pattern determination table, and determines the special symbol variation. Decide on a pattern.

In step S313-5, the main CPU 110a sets the variation time corresponding to the determined special figure variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S313-6, sets the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern. A pattern designation command is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the current special figure variation pattern determination process is completed. As a result, a special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the production control board 130, and a process for determining a variation production pattern which is a production mode of the variation production is performed.

(Main processing of the production control section)
The main processing of the production control section 130m will be explained using FIG. 21. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of main processing in the production control section 130m.

First, the sub CPU 130a prohibits all interrupts in step E1, performs initial settings of the CPU such as setting internal registers in step E2, and permits access to the RWM area of the sub RAM 130c in step E3.

The sub CPU 130a initializes (clears to 0) all RWM areas (work area, stack area, unused area) of the sub RAM 130c in step E4, and generates a timer interrupt (4 milliseconds) in step E5. The CTC (counter timer circuit) is activated, and all interrupts are enabled in step E6.

The sub CPU 130a performs sub random number update processing in step E7. Specifically, processing is performed to update various random numbers stored in the RWM area of the sub-RAM 130c. Thereafter, the process of step E7 is repeated.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control section)
The timer interrupt processing of the production control unit 130m will be explained using FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing in the production control section 130m. This timer interrupt process is executed by inputting clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds) from a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the production control unit 130m.

First, the sub CPU 130a saves the information stored in the register to the stack area of the RWM area of the sub RAM 130c in step E100, and performs timer update processing in step E200. Specifically, processing is performed to update various timer counters necessary for execution of the effect.

The sub CPU 130a performs command analysis processing in step E300. Specifically, a process is performed to analyze the command (sent from the main control board 110 or the payout control unit 121) stored in the reception buffer of the RWM area of the sub-RAM 130c. Note that details of the command analysis process will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a performs customer waiting control processing in step E400. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting time (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed in a customer waiting state where special symbols are not displayed or special games (big hit games, small win games) are being executed. Based on the fact that the waiting time has elapsed, processing is performed to execute a customer waiting performance to stimulate the player's desire to play.

The sub CPU 130a performs operation-based performance execution processing in step E500. Specifically, a promotion performance that prompts the operation of the performance button 17 during the valid period that occurs during the variable performance is executed, and the expectation level that a jackpot game will be executed in response to the operation of the performance button 17 during this valid period is increased. Processing is performed to execute an operation-based jackpot preview performance that suggests (makes people expect that a jackpot game will be executed).

The "operation-based jackpot preview performance" includes a dialogue preview performance that suggests the degree of expectation for a jackpot game to be executed depending on the type and display mode of the dialogue displayed on the image display device, and the result of the roulette game executed on the image display device. A roulette preview effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a jackpot game will be executed based on the type of cut-in image displayed on an image display device and a display mode; There are four types of winning/losing performances that indicate whether or not a special game will be executed: a successful performance with a 100% expectation that a jackpot game will be executed, or a failure performance with a 0% expectation that a jackpot game will be executed.

The sub CPU 130a performs a lamp lighting effect execution process in step E600. Specifically, by changing the light emitting mode of the starting port lamp 75 in accordance with changes in the pending icon displayed on the image display device or the display mode of the icon, the lamp emits light that indicates the degree of expectation that a jackpot game will be executed. Perform processing to execute the performance. The details of the lamp lighting performance execution process will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a performs production mode update processing in step E700. Specifically, updating the production mode (production stage) in which production elements (background image, production image, production sound, etc.) in the audio output device 9, the first image display device 70, the second image display device 71, etc. are defined. It is determined whether the conditions (changes in the game state, winning of the mode update lottery, execution of SP/SPSP reach effects that result in a loss, etc.) are met, and if the update conditions are met, multiple production modes are executed. Perform processing to update to one of the modes.

"Performance mode" includes performance modes A to C set in the low-accuracy non-time-saving gaming state, performance modes D to E set in the low-accuracy time-saving gaming state, and production modes set in the high-accuracy time-saving gaming state. F to G are provided. In addition, when the power is turned on and the game is controlled to a low-accuracy non-time-saving gaming state (for example, after changing settings, clearing RWM, confirming settings, etc.), the first performance mode set is always production mode A. Therefore, when the power is turned on and the game is controlled to a low-accuracy time-saving gaming state, the first production mode is always the production mode D, and when the power is turned on and the game is controlled to a high-accuracy time-saving gaming state. The first performance mode set is performance mode F.

The sub CPU 130a performs output control processing in step E800. Specifically, processing is performed to transmit various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c to the overall control section 141 and the lamp control section 150.

In step E900, the sub CPU 130a restores the register saved in the RWM area of the sub RAM 130c in step E100 described above, and ends the current timer interrupt processing.

(Command analysis processing of production control section)
The command analysis process of the production control unit 130m will be explained using FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing in the production control section 130m.

First, in step E301, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c and determines whether a command has been received. If a command has been received, the process moves to step E302, and if a command has not been received, the current command analysis process ends.

In step E302, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is a setting change designation command. If it is a setting change designation command, the process moves to step E303, and if it is not a setting change designation command, the process moves to step E304.

The sub CPU 130a performs a setting change notification process in step E303. Specifically, a process is performed in which a notification instruction command for starting the setting change notification described above is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. As a result, a notification instruction command is transmitted to the display control section 140 and the lamp control section 150, and processing for executing setting change notification is performed.

In step E304, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is a setting confirmation designation command. If it is a setting confirmation designation command, the process moves to step E305, and if it is not a setting confirmation designation command, the process moves to step E306.

The sub CPU 130a performs a setting confirmation notification process in step E305. Specifically, a process is performed in which a notification instruction command for starting the setting confirmation notification described above is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. As a result, a notification instruction command is transmitted to the display control section 140 and the lamp control section 150, and processing for executing setting confirmation notification is performed.

In step E306, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is a power-on designation command or a power recovery designation command. If the command is a power-on designation command or a power recovery designation command, the process moves to step E307, and if it is not a power-on designation command or a power recovery designation command, the process moves to step E308.

The sub CPU 130a performs power ON notification processing in step E307. Specifically, when the received command is a power-on designation command, a notification instruction command for executing the power-on notification described above is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, and the received command is a power restoration designation command. If so, a process is performed in which a notification instruction command for executing the above-mentioned power restoration notification is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. As a result, a notification instruction command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and processing for executing power-on notification or power restoration notification is performed.

In step E308, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is an error-related designation command. If it is an error-related specification command, the process moves to step E309, and if it is not an error-related specification command, the process moves to step E310.

"Error system specification commands" include unrecoverable error specification command, fraudulent winning error specification command, abnormal winning error specification command, magnetic error specification command, radio wave error specification command, door open error start specification command, door open error end specification This includes commands, operation error specification commands, etc.

The sub CPU 130a performs error notification processing in step E309. Specifically, error notifications according to the type of error specification command received (unrecoverable error notification, unauthorized winning error notification, abnormal winning error notification, magnetic error notification, radio wave error notification, door open error notification, operation error notification) etc.), a notification instruction command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. As a result, a notification instruction command is transmitted to the display control section 140 and the lamp control section 150, and processing for executing various error notifications is performed.

In step E310, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is a gaming state designation command. If it is a gaming state designation command, the process moves to step E311, and if it is not a gaming state designation command, the process moves to step E312.

The sub CPU 130a performs a game state setting process in step E311. Specifically, processing is performed to update the gaming state stored in the sub-RAM 130c to the gaming state according to the gaming state designation command.

In step E312, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is a special symbol storage designation command, the process moves to step E313, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, the process moves to step E314.

The sub CPU 130a performs a pending number update process in step E313. Specifically, a process of setting a production instruction command in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c to update the number of reserved special symbols stored in the sub-RAM 130c and increase or decrease the number of reserved icons displayed on the image display device. conduct. As a result, the production instruction command is transmitted to the display control section 140 and the lamp control section 150, and processing for increasing or decreasing the number of pending icons displayed on the image display device is performed.

In step E314, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is a starting opening winning designation command. If it is a starting slot winning designation command, the received starting slot winning designation command (special figure schedule fluctuation pattern) is set in the pre-read storage area of the sub-RAM 130c, which will be described later, and then the process moves to step E315, and the starting slot winning designation is performed. If it is not a command, the process moves to step E318.

The "pre-read storage area" consists of a first read-ahead storage section for sequentially storing pre-read information (special figure schedule fluctuation patterns, etc.) based on the first starting slot winning designation command, and pending information based on the second starting slot winning designation command. It is divided into a second look-ahead storage unit for sequentially storing information, and a memory unit (0th storage unit) for storing look-ahead information corresponding to the fluctuating display (fluctuation effect) being executed. The storage unit and the second prefetch storage unit are each divided into first to fourth storage units.

The first to fourth storage units of the first prefetch storage unit correspond to the first to fourth storage units of the first special symbol determination information reservation storage area described above, and receive the first starting opening winning designation command. Then, the pre-reading information is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the first reserved number of special symbols. The pre-read information stored in each storage section is moved (shifted) to a storage section with a lower number each time a variable display (variable performance) of the first special symbol is executed.

The first to fourth storage units of the second look-ahead storage unit respectively correspond to the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area described above, and receive the second starting opening winning designation command. Then, the pre-reading information is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the second reserved number of special symbols. The pre-read information stored in each storage section is moved (shifted) to a storage section with a lower number each time a variable display (variable performance) of the second special symbol is executed.

The storage unit (0th storage unit) corresponds to the above-mentioned special symbol determination information execution storage area, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first storage unit of the first pre-read storage unit The look-ahead information that moves (shifts) from the second look-ahead unit is stored, and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the look-ahead information that moves (shifts) from the first storage unit of the second look-ahead unit is stored. Ru.

The sub CPU 130a performs icon change effect determination processing in step E315. Specifically, there is an expectation that a special game will be executed by displaying the pending icon displayed on the image display device or the icon in a special display mode (special icon, specific icon) that is different from the normal display mode (normal icon). Processing is performed to determine whether or not to execute an icon change effect that indicates the degree (possibility) of the icon change effect, and the mode of effect of the icon change effect to be executed. Note that details of the icon change effect determination process will be described later.

In step E316, the sub CPU 130a performs a winning light emission effect determination process. Specifically, by causing the top lamp 10b located at the upper center of the glass frame 4 of the frame lighting device 10 to emit light in a special light emission mode different from the normal light emission mode, it indicates the degree of expectation that a special game will be executed. Processing is performed to determine whether or not to execute the light-emitting effect at the time of winning, the mode of effect of the light-emitting effect at the time of winning, and the like. The details of the process for determining the light emitting effect upon winning will be described later.

In step E317, the sub CPU 130a performs a prefetch continuous effect determination process. Specifically, by executing a predetermined effect over a variable display (variable effect) of one or more special symbols, expectations are made that a jackpot game will be executed (suggesting the possibility that a jackpot game will be executed). It determines whether or not to execute a prefetch continuous performance and the type of prefetch continuous performance to be executed, and performs a process of setting a performance instruction command in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c in order to execute the prefetch continuous performance. As a result, the production instruction command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and processing for executing the prefetch continuous production is performed.

The "pre-read continuous performance" includes a countdown performance that indicates the degree of expectation that a special game will be executed by performing a countdown notification (displaying a countdown image, outputting a countdown sound) during one or more variable performances, For example, a symbol effect preview performance that indicates the degree of expectation that a special game will be executed by additionally displaying a predetermined effect image around the performance symbol when the symbol in a plurality of variable performances stops.

In addition, the icon change effect, the winning light emission effect, and the pre-read continuous effect are pre-read effects that are executed based on the result of the preliminary determination of the special figure determination information.

In step E318, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is a special symbol designation command. If it is a special symbol designation command, the process moves to step E319, and if it is not a special symbol designation command, the process moves to step E320.

The sub CPU 130a performs symbol data determination processing in step E319. Specifically, processing is performed to determine the effect symbols to be stopped and displayed on the image display device as a result of the variable effect, that is, the arrangement (combination) of effect symbols to be stopped on a predetermined effective line.

In step E320, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is a special figure variation pattern designation command. If it is a special figure variation pattern designation command, the process moves to step E321, and if it is not a special figure variation pattern designation command, the process moves to step E325.

The sub CPU 130a performs a variable effect pattern determination process in step E321. Specifically, based on the content of the received special figure variation pattern designation command, a variation production pattern, which is a production mode of a variation production executed by a production device including an image display device, is determined, and a production indicating the variation production pattern is determined. Processing is performed to set the instruction command in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. As a result, the production instruction command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and processing for executing the variable production is performed. In addition, the details of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a performs jackpot preview effect determination processing in step E322. Specifically, based on the variable performance pattern determined in step E321, whether or not to execute a jackpot preview performance that suggests the degree of expectation that a special game will be executed (makes people expect that a jackpot game will be executed). Also, a performance mode (pattern) of the jackpot preview performance to be executed is determined, and execution information of the jackpot preview performance is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c. The details of the jackpot preview performance determination process will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a performs icon display mode update processing in step E323. Specifically, processing is performed to start the icon change effect determined in the icon change effect determination process of step E315, or to change the display mode of the already displayed pending icon or the icon. Note that details of the icon display mode update process will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a performs a prefetch continuous effect execution process in step E324. Specifically, a process is performed in which a performance instruction command for starting the prefetch continuous performance determined in the prefetch continuous performance determination process of step E317 or for changing the performance mode is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. As a result, the production instruction command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and processing for executing the prefetch continuous production is performed.

In step E325, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is a symbol confirmation command. If it is a symbol confirmation command, the process moves to step E326, and if it is not a pattern confirmation command, the process moves to step E327.

The sub CPU 130a performs production symbol stop processing in step E326. Specifically, a process is performed in which a performance instruction command for stopping and displaying the temporarily stopped performance symbols and ending the variable performance is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. As a result, the production instruction command is transmitted to the display control section 140 and the lamp control section 150, and processing for ending the variable production is performed.

In step E327, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is a special game designation command. If it is a special game system designation command, the process moves to step E328, and if it is not a special game system designation command, the current command analysis process ends.

The "special game system designation commands" include jackpot opening designation commands, jackpot round designation commands, jackpot ending designation commands, small win opening designation commands, small win ending designation commands, and the like.

The sub CPU 130a performs special game performance determination processing in step E328. Specifically, in the case of an opening designation command, a process is performed in which a performance instruction command for determining the opening performance of a jackpot game or a small winning game and executing the opening performance is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, and the round In the case of a specified command, processing is performed to set a performance instruction command for determining a round performance of a round game and executing the round performance in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, and in the case of an ending specification command, a process is performed to set a performance instruction command for determining a round performance of a round game and executing a round performance, and in the case of an ending designation command, a process is performed to set a performance instruction command for determining a round performance of a round game and executing the round performance. Processing is performed to set the performance instruction command for determining the ending performance of the small winning game and executing the ending performance in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, and the current command analysis process is ended. As a result, the production instruction command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and processing for executing the opening production, round production, and ending production is performed.

(Icon change performance determination process of the performance control unit)
The icon change performance determination process of the performance control unit 130m will be explained using FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing icon change performance determination processing in the performance control section 130m.

In step E315-1, the sub CPU 130a refers to the starting opening winning designation command received from the main control board 110, and in step E315-2, determines whether or not the current period is an executable period for the icon change effect. If it is the executable period for the icon change effect, the process moves to step E315-3, and if it is not the executable period for the icon change effect, the icon change effect based on the starting opening winning designation command received this time is not executed. As such, the process moves to step E315-7.

The "executable period of icon change effect" means that the jackpot game is not being executed, that when the starting opening winning designation command based on winning the first starting opening 45 is received, the normal gaming state is being applied, and that the second When a starting hole winning designation command based on a winning in the starting hole 47 is received, it may be a specific gaming state (low probability time saving gaming state, high probability time saving gaming state).

In step E315-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether there is a change scenario in the advance hold (the hold memory corresponding to the starting opening winning designation command received earlier), that is, whether the change scenario is set in the preread information storage area. Determine whether or not there is. If there is a change scenario, it is assumed that the icon change effect based on the starting opening winning designation command received this time will not be executed, and the process moves to step E315-7. If there is no change scenario, the process moves to step E315-4. Move.

In step E315-4, the sub CPU 130a obtains a random value for determining the icon display mode for determining the final display mode of the icon to be additionally displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and in step E315-5. , selects the icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 25) for determining the final display mode of the icon. Note that details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the final icon display mode in step E315-6. Specifically, with reference to the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 25, a plurality of icon final display modes are determined based on the type of starting opening winning designation command and the selection rate (%) of each icon final display mode. The final display mode of one icon is determined from among the following.

In step E315-7, the sub CPU 130a determines the normal icon (white icon), which is the normal display mode, as the final icon display mode.

In step E315-8, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the determined final icon display mode is a display mode (a special icon or a specific icon, which will be described later) in which an icon change effect is executed. If the display mode is such that the icon change effect is executed, the process moves to step E315-9, and if the display mode is not the one that executes the icon change effect, the process moves to step E315-12.

In step E315-9, the sub CPU 130a selects a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 26) for determining a change scenario for the icon change effect. Note that details of the change scenario determination table will be described later. This change scenario indicates the transition of the display mode from when the pending icon appears until it disappears.

In step E315-10, the sub CPU 130a determines the change scenario and sets it in the prefetch information storage area corresponding to the pending storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c. Specifically, with reference to the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 26, the final icon display mode, the number of reserved memories of special symbols corresponding to the starting opening winning designation command, and the selection rate (%) of each change scenario are determined. Then, one change scenario is determined from among the plurality of change scenarios.

In step E315-11, the sub CPU 130a identifies the winning icon, which is the display mode of the icon that is initially displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), from the determined change scenario, and changes the winning icon. The icon display command is set in the transmission buffer, and the current icon change effect determination process is ended. As a result, the icon display command is sent to the display control section 140 and the lamp control section 150, and the pending icon in the display mode corresponding to the icon display command for the winning icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). , a predetermined sound effect (the first winning sound when displayed as a normal icon, and the second winning sound when displayed as a special icon or a specific icon) is output.

In step E315-12, the sub CPU 130a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, and sets it in the prefetch information storage area corresponding to the pending storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c.

In step E315-13, the sub CPU 130a sets the icon display command for the normal icon in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon change effect determination process. As a result, the icon display command is sent to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and a pending icon with a display mode corresponding to the icon display command of the normal icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). A predetermined sound effect (first winning sound) will be output.

In addition, in the icon change effect determination process of this embodiment, the icon change effect (the pending icon change effect, the icon change effect) is executed when there is no change scenario in the advance hold, but the advance hold is the reach effect. If the icon change effect is not to be performed, the icon change effect may be executed, and if the reach effect is to be performed, the icon change effect may not be executed. In this way, the display mode of the hold icon will not change during the variable performance corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is executed, and the hold icon will not change during the variable effect corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is not executed. A change in the display mode will now occur, and the icon change performance will no longer impede the reach performance, making it possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, even if the advance hold includes something that performs a reach effect, the icon change effect may be executed, but the reach effect is better when the advance hold does not include a reach effect. The icon change effect may be executed more easily (performed at a higher rate) than in the case where the icon change effect is included.

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table that is referred to when determining the icon final display mode.

The icon final display mode determination table associates the type of starting entrance winning designation command, the selection rate (%) of each icon final display mode, and the selected icon final display mode. The performance contents of the scheduled fluctuation pattern corresponding to the specified command are described.

The final icon display mode includes a normal icon (white icon) that does not suggest the expectation of a jackpot, a special icon (blue icon, green icon, red icon, rainbow icon) that suggests the expectation of a jackpot, and special icons. In addition to having a different form and role, specific icons (blinking icon, character A icon, character B icon, sword icon, and gun icon) are set that make you expect a jackpot. Note that the character A icon and the character B icon are icons that imitate the faces of the characters, and are composed of skin color and black.

The jackpot expectation regarding the special icons increases in the order of (white icon <) blue icon < green icon < red icon < rainbow icon (jackpot confirmed). Further, the jackpot winning expectation regarding the specific icon is as follows: flashing icon <Character A icon <Sword icon <Gun icon <Character B icon (Jackpot confirmed).

In addition, the blinking icon may be displayed in the process of changing to a special icon or character icon (Character A icon, Character B icon), so it is an icon that makes you expect it to change to a special icon or character icon. . Further, the character icons (Character A icon, Character B icon) are icons that suggest (make you expect) that a performance of SP reach or higher, which has a higher jackpot expectation than normal reach, will be performed. In addition, the weapon icons (sword icon, gun icon) are icons that suggest (lead to expectation) that a chance performance of a small win or a big win will be executed.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table that is referred to when determining a change scenario.

The change scenario determination table associates the icon final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the starting opening winning designation command, the selection rate (%) of each change scenario, and the selected change scenario. For reference, preliminary changes in each change scenario and how icons are updated in the changes are described.

"Pre-variation" is a variation display (variation effect) that is executed based on special figure judgment information stored earlier than the special figure judgment information corresponding to the newly received starting opening winning designation command. , "The said variation" is a variation display (variation performance) executed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received starting opening winning designation command.

In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the preliminary change (the pending icon change effect is not executed), but changes during the execution of the change (the icon change effect is executed). The scenario (for example, Scenario 08, etc.) or the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the preliminary change (the pending icon change effect is executed), but does not change during the execution of the change (the icon change effect is Scenarios (for example, Scenario 01, etc.) that are not executed) or the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the pre-variation and during the execution of the variation (pending icon change production and the icon change production are executed) ) scenario (for example, scenario 15, etc.) is set.

"Button" is a button icon that may be displayed in the process of changing to a weapon icon (sword icon, gun icon), and this button icon is an icon that makes you expect to change to a weapon icon. It is a type of

Note that when the button icon is displayed in the pending icon display area, the effective period of the effect button 17 occurs, and if the effect button 17 is operated during the effective period, it changes to a weapon icon at that timing, and the effect button 17 is activated. If the button 17 is shifted and displayed in the icon display area without being operated and the variation is started, the valid period ends and the button icon automatically changes to a weapon icon. Note that the valid period may be set to a predetermined period before the button icon is shifted and displayed in the icon display area, or may be set to be a specified period after the button icon is shifted and displayed in the icon display area.

The first feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. There are some things that are starting to change. By doing so, it is possible to improve the player's expectations for the flashing icons with low expectations for jackpots, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. The button icon is displayed to prompt the user to operate the button 17, and the button icon changes depending on the operation of the production button 17. By doing so, it is possible to improve the player's expectations regarding whether the jackpot expectation will change to either the sword icon or the gun icon, which has different jackpot expectations, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Note that weapon icons (sword icons, gun icons) may change from flashing icons that do not go through special icons, instead of changing from button icons. Further, the character icons (Character A icon, Character B icon) may change from a button icon that does not pass through a special icon, instead of changing from a blinking icon.

(Production control unit's winning lighting effect decision process)
With reference to FIG. 27, the winning light emitting effect determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a winning light emission effect determination process in the effect control section 130m.

In step E316-1, the sub CPU 130a refers to the starting opening winning designation command received from the main control board 110, and in step E316-2, determines whether or not the current period is an executable period for the light emission effect when winning. . If it is the executable period for the light-emitting effect when winning, the process moves to step E316-3, and if it is not the period during which the light-emitting effect can be executed when winning, the light-emitting effect when winning is performed based on the starting opening winning designation command received this time. Assuming that this is not to be executed, the process for determining the light emitting effect at the time of winning this time is terminated.

"Period during which the light-emitting effect can be executed when winning a prize" means that the jackpot game is not in progress, that when the starting hole winning designation command based on winning the first starting hole 45 is received, that the normal gaming state is in effect; 2. When receiving the starting opening winning designation command based on the winning in the starting opening 47, it may be a specific gaming state (low probability time saving gaming state, high probability time saving gaming state).

In step E316-3, the sub CPU 130a acquires a random value for determining a winning light emitting effect pattern for determining a winning light emitting effect pattern to be executed in the top lamp 10b of the frame lighting device 10, and in step E316- In step 4, a winning light emitting effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 28) for determining a winning light emitting effect pattern is selected. The details of the winning light emitting effect pattern determination table will be described later.

In step E316-5, the sub CPU 130a determines a winning light emission effect pattern. Specifically, with reference to the winning light emitting effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. One winning light emission performance pattern is determined from among the light emission performance patterns.

In step E316-6, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the determined winning light emitting effect pattern is a pattern for executing the winning light emitting effect. If the pattern is to execute the light emitting effect when winning, the process moves to step E316-7, and if the pattern is not to execute the light emitting effect when winning, the current light emitting effect determining process is terminated.

In step E316-7, the sub CPU 130a sets a winning light emitting effect execution command corresponding to the determined winning light emitting effect pattern in the transmission buffer, and ends the current winning light emitting effect determining process. As a result, the winning light emitting effect execution command is transmitted to the display control section 140 and the lamp control section 150, and the winning light emitting effect is executed in the presentation mode corresponding to the winning light emitting effect execution command.

(Light emission pattern determination table when winning a prize)
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a winning light emitting effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a winning light emitting effect pattern.

The winning lighting effect pattern determination table is associated with the type of starting opening winning designation command, the selection rate (%) of each winning lighting effect pattern, and the selected winning lighting effect pattern, and is used as a reference. , the performance contents of the scheduled variation pattern corresponding to the starting opening winning designation command, and the performance mode for each winning light emission performance pattern are described.

The winning light emitting effect pattern includes a winning light emitting effect pattern 00 in which the winning light emitting effect is not executed, and winning light emitting effects patterns 01 and 02 in which the winning light emitting effect is executed. In the winning lighting effect patterns 01 and 02, the top lamp 10b of the frame lighting device 10 emits white or yellow light, and the audio output device 9 outputs a predetermined sound effect.

The first feature of the winning light emission effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Pattern) is easier to perform the light-emitting effect when winning a prize. By doing so, it becomes easier to increase the player's expectations for the execution of a variable performance with a high expectation of a jackpot, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

A second feature of the winning light emitting effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is that the winning light emitting effect is easier to execute in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of winning a jackpot, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The third feature of the winning lighting pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is that, unlike the icon final display mode shown in FIG. 25, there is no winning lighting performance pattern (performance mode) that will guarantee a jackpot. Can be mentioned. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained from the time the game ball enters the starting slot until the result of the variable performance is derived, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, it is also possible to provide a light emission effect pattern (for example, the top lamp 10b emits light in rainbow colors and a confirmation sound is output from the audio output device 9) when a jackpot is confirmed, and in this case, a full rotation reach It is preferable that a winning light emitting effect pattern is determined that will ensure a jackpot at the lowest rate when the above is executed.

(Fluctuating performance pattern determination processing of the performance control unit)
The variable performance pattern determination process of the performance control unit 130m will be explained using FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the variable performance pattern determination process in the performance control unit 130m.

First, the sub CPU 130a refers to the received variation pattern designation command in step E321-1, and selects the variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 30) in step E321-2.

In step E321-3, the sub CPU 130a determines one variable effect pattern from among the plurality of variable effect patterns using the variable effect pattern determination table, and sets it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c. The details of the variable effect pattern determination table will be described later.

In step E321-4, the sub CPU 130a sets a variable effect pattern instruction command corresponding to the determined variable effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current variable effect pattern determination process. As a result, a variable effect pattern instruction command is transmitted to the display control section 140 and the lamp control section 150, and processing for executing the variable effect is performed.

(Fluctuating performance pattern judgment table)
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a variable performance pattern determination table for the non-time saving gaming state that is referred to when determining a variable performance pattern in the non-time saving gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 30, the variable effect pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state includes the type of special figure variable pattern designation command, the selection rate (%) for each variable effect pattern, and the determined variable effect pattern. The performance structure (type of game performance) of each variable performance pattern is listed in the rightmost column for reference.

A variable performance pattern is a performance mode of a variable performance that is performed using a performance device including an image display device, and specifies the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous notice, the number of pseudo-continuous notices, the presence or absence of a reach effect, the content of the reach effect, etc. has been done.

"Normal fluctuation" in the performance configuration column indicates that a normal fluctuation performance in which a ready-to-win state is not formed due to the performance symbol 70a is executed.
"Shortening variation" indicates that a shortening variation performance in which a reach state is not formed is executed for a shorter time than the normal variation performance.
"Long variation" indicates that a long variation performance is executed in which a reach state is not formed for a longer time than the normal variation performance.
"Normal reach" indicates that a normal reach effect is executed in which the same effect symbols 70a on the left and right sides temporarily stop, and the center effect symbol 70a changes.

"SP reach" is an SP reach effect that displays the effect symbol 70a in the reach state in a reduced size at the corner of the effective display area of the image display device, and makes you expect that a jackpot game will be executed using the character. indicates that it will be executed.
"Special SP ready-to-reach" is a type of SP ready-to-reach performance, and indicates that a special SP ready-to-reach performance that is different from the normal SP ready-to-reach performance is performed.
"SPSP reach" is an SPSP reach effect that displays the effect symbol 70a in the reach state in a very small corner at the corner of the effective display area of the image display device and makes people expect a jackpot game to be executed using the character. indicates that it will be executed.
"Full rotation reach" means to perform a premiere effect suggesting that a jackpot game will be executed while fluctuating at low speed with the same effect symbols 70a aligned on the left-center right, and then to stop and display the effect symbols 70a. This indicates that a full rotation reach effect will be executed.
"Chance production" means that the three fluctuating production symbols 70a that are not in a reach state are displayed in a reduced size at the corners of the effective display area of the image display device, and a jackpot is achieved by using a result-suggesting symbol different from the production symbol 70a. This indicates that a chance effect that makes the player expect a game to be played will be executed.

"Pseudo continuous failure" means that during one special symbol fluctuation display, a pseudo continuous notice performance in which the performance symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and then fluctuated again is performed to incite whether or not to be executed. This indicates that a failure performance that results in the continuous preview performance not being performed is executed.
"Pseudo-continuous success" means that after performing a performance to incite whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice performance will be executed, a success performance that results in the execution of the pseudo-continuous notice performance is executed, and the pseudo-continuous notice performance is executed. It shows that it will be done.
"Cut-in" indicates that a cut-in preview performance, which is one type of the above-mentioned jackpot preview performance, is executed in response to the operation of the performance button 17 during the validity period.
"Decision" indicates that a winning/losing performance, which is one type of the above-mentioned jackpot preview performance, will be executed in response to the operation of the performance button 17 during the valid period.

In addition, the expectation level for the jackpot game of each reach performance is set to increase in the order of normal reach performance < SP reach performance (special SP reach performance) < SPSP reach performance < full rotation reach performance (jackpot guaranteed). ing.

The first feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 is that if the ready-to-reach effects to be executed are the same variable effect pattern, the pseudo-continuous notice is executed more than the variable effect pattern in which the pseudo-continuous notice is not executed. The variable performance pattern has a higher degree of expectation that a jackpot game will be executed (a jackpot game is more likely to be executed). By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectations as to whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 is that if the variable effect pattern is one in which pseudo consecutive notices are performed twice, the variable effect pattern is more effective than the variable effect pattern in which pseudo consecutive notices are performed without a normal reach effect. The variable performance pattern in which pseudo-continuous notices are given with normal reach performances in between has a higher degree of expectation that a jackpot game will be executed (the jackpot game is more likely to be executed). By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectations regarding the timing at which the pseudo fluctuation will be performed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The third feature of the variable performance pattern determination table shown in FIG. When the SPSP reach effect is executed, a winning/losing effect is executed as an expectation level effect. By doing this, it is possible to differentiate the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the SP reach effect is finally executed, the winning/losing effect may be executed, the cut-in preview effect may be executed when the SP SP reach effect is finally executed, or the final The type of expectation performance when the SP reach performance is executed in the end is one type of cut-in performance or the winning/losing performance, and the type of expectation performance when the SPSP reach performance is finally executed is the cut-in performance. There may be two types of presentations: and a winning/losing presentation.

Note that the sub ROM 130b also stores a variable performance pattern determination table for the time-saving gaming state that is referred to when determining a variable performance pattern in the time-saving gaming state, but basically the variable performance pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state is Since it is the same as the performance pattern determination table, the explanation will be omitted here.

(Jackpot preview production decision process by production control department)
The jackpot preview performance determination process of the performance control unit 130m will be explained using FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the jackpot preview performance determination process in the performance control unit 130m.

First, in step E322-1, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variable effect pattern set in the sub RAM 130c, and in step E322-2, uses the pre-reach advance notice determination table (see FIG. 32) to determine the effect before the reach effect. A notice pattern is determined in which the presence or absence of execution of a pre-reach notice performance (a dialogue notice performance, a roulette notice performance) serving as an execution timing and the type of pre-reach notice performance to be executed are determined. Note that the details of the pre-reach notice determination table will be described later.

In step E322-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the determined notice pattern is a notice pattern for executing a dialogue notice performance. If the preview pattern is for executing a dialogue preview performance, the process moves to step E322-4, and if the preview pattern is not for executing a dialogue preview performance, the process moves to step E322-6.

In step E322-4, the sub CPU 130a determines a dialogue preview pattern, which is a presentation mode of the dialogue preview performance, using a dialogue preview pattern determination table (not shown), and in step E322-5, uses the dialogue preview pattern determined Execution information for the corresponding dialogue preview performance is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c. The execution information of this line preview performance is referred to in the operation system performance execution process of step E500, and the line preview performance corresponding to the execution information is executed.

In step E322-6, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the determined notice pattern is a notice pattern for executing a roulette notice performance. If the preview pattern is to execute a roulette preview effect, the process moves to step E322-7, and if it is not a preview pattern to execute a roulette preview effect, the process moves to step E322-9.

In step E322-7, the sub CPU 130a uses a roulette notice pattern determination table (not shown) to determine a roulette notice pattern, which is a production mode of the roulette notice performance, and in step E322-8, uses the determined roulette notice pattern. Execution information for the corresponding roulette preview performance is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c. The execution information of this roulette preview performance is referred to in the operation system performance execution process of step E500, and the roulette preview performance corresponding to the execution information is executed.

In step E322-9, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the referenced variable effect pattern is a variable effect pattern for executing a cut-in notice effect. If it is a variable performance pattern that executes a cut-in notice performance, the process moves to step E322-10, and if it is not a variable performance pattern that executes a cut-in notice performance, the process moves to step E322-12.

In step E322-10, the sub CPU 130a uses a cut-in notice pattern determination table (not shown) to determine a cut-in notice pattern, which is a performance mode of the cut-in notice performance, and in step E322-11, uses the cut-in notice pattern determination table (not shown) to determine a cut-in notice pattern, which is a performance mode of the cut-in notice performance. Execution information for a cut-in notice performance according to the in-notice pattern is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c. This cut-in notice performance execution information is referred to in the operation system performance execution process of step E500, and the cut-in notice performance is executed in accordance with the execution information.

In step E322-12, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the referenced variable performance pattern is a variable performance pattern for executing a winning/losing performance. If it is a variable performance pattern that executes a winning/losing performance, the process moves to step E322-13, and if it is not a variable performance pattern that executes a winning/losing performance, the current jackpot preview performance determining process is ended.

In step E322-13, the sub CPU 130a determines a winning effect pattern, which is a presentation mode of the winning/losing effect, using a deciding effect pattern determination table (not shown), and in step E322-14, the sub CPU 130a uses the deciding effect pattern determination table (not shown). The execution information of the corresponding winning/losing performance is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c, and the current jackpot preview performance determining process is ended. The execution information of this winning/losing performance is referred to in the operation system performance execution process of step E500, and the winning/losing performance is executed according to the execution information.

(Pre-reach notice determination table)
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a ready-to-reach notice determination table that is referred to when determining a notice pattern for a ready-to-reach notice performance. The before-reach notice determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the type of variable performance, the selection rate (%) for each notice pattern, and the notice pattern to be determined.

There are three types of pre-reach notice patterns: ``No notice'' where the pre-reach notice is not executed, ``Speech notice'' where the dialogue notice is executed, and ``Roulette notice'' where the roulette notice is executed. The expectations for the execution of the jackpot game are as follows: no notice < dialogue notice performance < roulette notice performance.

The characteristics of the pre-reach preview determination table shown in FIG. 32 are that the pre-reach preview performance is more likely to be executed when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot than when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, and the fluctuating performance pattern has a low jackpot expectation level. An example of this is that the pre-reach preview performance is more likely to be executed when a variable performance pattern with a high expectation of jackpot is determined than when it is determined. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the execution of the jackpot game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Icon display mode update process of production control unit)
The icon display mode update process of the production control unit 130m will be explained using FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the icon display mode update process in the production control section 130m.

In step E323-1, the sub CPU 130a refers to the current variation effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c, and in step E323-2, changes the icon set in the prefetch information storage area of the sub RAM 130c. Browse scenarios.

In step E323-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is a pending icon whose display mode is to be changed (updated) in the current variable performance. If there is a pending icon that changes the display mode, the process moves to step E323-4, and if there is no pending icon that changes the display mode, the process moves to step E323-7.

In step E323-4, the sub CPU 130a selects a change pattern determination table for hold icons (see FIG. 34) for determining a change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the hold icon to be changed. Note that details of the change pattern determination table for pending icons will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines a pending icon change pattern in step E323-5. Specifically, with reference to the change pattern determination table for pending icons shown in FIG. 34, a plurality of One pending icon change pattern is determined from among the pending icon change patterns.

In step E323-6, the sub CPU 130a sets a pending change command in the transmission buffer according to the determined pending icon change pattern. As a result, a pending change command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and lamp control unit 150, and a pending icon change effect is executed according to the change timing according to the pending icon change pattern and the change stage in the change timing, and the first The display mode of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) changes, or a predetermined sound effect (changing sound) is output.

In step E323-7, the sub CPU 130a determines whether there is an icon whose display mode is to be changed (updated). If there is an icon whose display mode is to be changed, the process moves to step E323-8, and if there is no such icon whose display mode is to be changed, the process moves to step E323-15.

In step E323-8, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the icon whose display mode changes is a special icon (one of a blue icon, a green icon, and a red icon). If the change is to a special icon, the process moves to step E323-9, and if the change is not to a special icon, that is, if the change is to a specific icon (here, character A icon, character B icon, sword icon, gun icon). If the change is to any one of the above, the process moves to step E323-12.

In step E323-9, the sub CPU 130a selects a change pattern for the current variation performance from among a plurality of change pattern determination tables for the icon for determining a change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the icon to be changed. A color change pattern determination table (see FIGS. 35 to 37) for the icon corresponding to the change stage at which the icon changes is selected. Note that the details of the color change pattern determination table for the icon according to the change stage will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the icon change pattern in step E323-10. Specifically, the color change pattern determination table for the selected icon is referred to, and the mode of the icon change in the current variation effect, the current variation effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c, and each Based on the selection rate (%) of the icon change pattern, one of the plurality of icon change patterns is determined.

In step E323-11, the sub CPU 130a sets the change command corresponding to the determined icon change pattern in the transmission buffer. As a result, the change command is transmitted to the display control section 140 and the lamp control section 150, and the icon change effect is executed according to the change timing according to the icon change pattern and the change stage in the change timing, and the first icon change effect is executed. The display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) changes, or a predetermined sound effect (change sound) is output.

In step E323-12, the sub CPU 130a selects a special change pattern determination table for the icon (see FIG. 38) for determining a change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the icon to be changed. Note that details of the special change pattern determination table for the icon will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the icon special change pattern in step E323-13. Specifically, the special change pattern determination table for the selected icon is referred to, and the mode of the icon change in the current variation effect, the current variation effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c, and each Based on the selection rate (%) of the icon special change pattern, one of the plurality of icon special change patterns is determined.

In step E323-14, the sub CPU 130a sets the change command corresponding to the determined special icon change pattern in the transmission buffer. As a result, the change command is sent to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and the icon change effect is executed according to the change timing according to the icon special change pattern and the change stage in the change timing. The display mode of the icon displayed on the one-image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) changes, or a predetermined sound effect (changing sound) is output.

In step E323-15, the sub CPU 130a determines whether an icon change performance (pending icon change performance, icon change performance) is executed during the current variation performance. If the icon change effect is not executed, the process moves to step E323-16, and if the icon change effect is executed, the current icon display mode update process is ended.

In step E323-16, the sub CPU 130a selects a change failure pattern determination table (not shown) for determining the icon change failure pattern, and in step E323-17, determines the icon change failure pattern. Specifically, with reference to the selected change failure pattern determination table, a plurality of icons are selected based on the current change performance pattern set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c and the selection rate (%) of each change failure pattern. One icon change failure pattern is determined from among the change failure patterns.

In step E323-18, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the determined icon change failure pattern is a pattern for executing an icon change failure effect. If the pattern is to execute the icon change failure effect, the process moves to step E323-19, and if the pattern is not to execute the icon change failure effect, the current icon display mode update process is ended.

The icon change failure performance is a performance in which a pending icon or an action performance that acts on the icon is performed starting from the character displayed on the image display device, but the pending icon or the icon does not change.

In step E323-19, the sub CPU 130a sets a change failure command corresponding to the determined icon change failure pattern in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon display mode update process. As a result, a change failure command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and lamp control unit 150, and the icon change failure effect is executed at an execution timing according to the icon change failure pattern.

(Change pattern determination table for pending icon)
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a change pattern determination table for pending icons that is referred to when determining a pending icon change pattern.

The pending icon change pattern determination table includes the mode of pending icon change in the current variable performance, the current variable performance pattern, the selection rate (%) of each pending icon change pattern, and the selected pending icon change pattern. For reference, the pending icon change effect generation timing and change mode in each pending icon change pattern are described.

The hold icon change pattern includes a normal change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon changes with the output of a sound effect, and an action effect that acts on the hold icon starting from a character displayed on the image display device to indicate that the hold icon is on hold. A character action change pattern in which the display mode of the icon changes, and a change notification pattern indicating that the display mode of the icon changes as a result of the fluctuation effect are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the change notification pattern is used as a starting point to act on the pending icon. A pattern effect change pattern in which an action effect is performed and the display mode of the pending icon changes, and a role in which an effect effect acting on the pending icon is performed starting from the operation of the first movable member 73a and the display mode of the pending icon changes. An object movement change pattern is set.

The execution timing of the pending icon change performance is classified in relation to the progress state of the variable performance, and is classified into a first performance period (pre-reach performance period) and a second performance period that may be executed after the first performance period. There are two production periods (ready-to-reach production periods) and a final production period (symbol derivation period) that is executed after the first production period and the second production period.

In the first performance period, a non-reach performance is set in which the performance symbol 70a changes at high speed or a pseudo continuous notice is given at the start of the variable performance. A normal reach performance is set in the second performance period. During the third performance period, temporary stopping and permanent stopping of the performance symbol 70a are set.

As a change stage of the hold icon, "→blinking" means that the hold icon changes from a white icon to a blinking icon. "1UP" means that the pending icon changes by one level to a display mode with high expectation of jackpot (for example, a change from a white icon to a blue icon, a change from a blinking icon to a blue icon, a change from a blue icon to a green icon) ) means that

Note that, although the change effect generation timing of the pending icon is set to the above three timings, it is not limited to these timings, and other timings may be provided. For example, execution of SP (SPSP) reach may be provided.

The first feature of the change pattern determination table for pending icons shown in FIG. 34 is that the display mode of pending icons is better in the first presentation period in which the pre-reach presentation is performed than in the second presentation period in which the normal reach presentation is performed. One point is that the settings are such that changes in the number of items are likely to occur (occur at a high rate). By doing this, the reach effect and the hold icon change effect are less likely to interfere with each other, making it possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a second feature of the change pattern determination table for hold icons shown in FIG. 34, the final performance period in which the performance symbol 70a indicating the result of the variable performance is temporarily stopped or permanently stopped is longer than the second performance period. One point is that the setting is such that changes in the display mode of the pending icon are likely to occur (occur at a high rate). By doing so, the performance effect of the pending icon change performance is less likely to deteriorate, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

The third feature of the change pattern determination table for pending icons shown in FIG. 34 is that the display of pending icons is better during the first presentation period, which is not related to the result of the variable presentation, than during the final presentation period, which is related to the result of the variable presentation. One point is that the settings are such that changes in the aspect are likely to occur (occur at a high rate). By doing so, even if the player's attention is distracted, it becomes difficult to miss the pending icon change effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The fourth feature of the change pattern determination table for pending icons shown in FIG. , the point is that the change effect is set to be executed with the action effect on the pending icon. By doing this, even if the player's attention is focused on the result of the variable effect, it is possible to make the player aware that the pending icon change effect has been executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. becomes.

The fifth feature of the change pattern determination table for pending icons shown in FIG. The problem is that the settings are set so that this does not occur. By doing so, the player's expectations can be focused on performances with high expectations for jackpots, making it possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Color change pattern determination table for the relevant icon)
35 to 37 are diagrams showing color change pattern determination tables for the icon that are referred to when determining the icon change pattern, and FIG. 35 is a diagram that is referred to when changing the color of the icon by one step. FIG. 36 is a table referred to when changing the color of the icon in two steps, and FIG. 37 is a table referred to when changing the color of the icon in three steps.

The change pattern determination table for the icon includes the mode of the icon change in the current variation performance, the current variation performance pattern, the selection rate (%) of each of the icon change patterns, and the icon change pattern to be selected. They are associated with each other, and for reference, the timing of occurrence of a change effect of the icon in each icon change pattern and the change stage are described.

The icon change pattern includes a normal change pattern in which the display mode of the icon changes with the output of a sound effect, and an action effect that acts on the icon starting from the character displayed on the image display device. A character action change pattern in which the display mode of the icon changes is set.

The timing of occurrence of the change effect of the icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the variable effect, and is classified into the first effect period (pre-reach effect period) and the second effect that may be executed after the first effect period. A reach performance period consisting of a 2nd performance period, a 3rd performance period (developed performance period) that may be executed after the 2nd performance period, and a 4th performance period that is executed after the 3rd performance period, and a reach performance period that is executed at the end. There is a final presentation period (design derivation period).

In the first performance period, a non-reach performance is set in which the performance symbol 70a changes at high speed or a pseudo continuous notice is given at the start of the variable performance. A normal reach performance is set in the second performance period. In the third performance period, a development performance is set that suggests development into an SP reach performance, an SPSP reach performance, or the like. In the fourth performance period, SP reach performance, SPSP reach performance, etc. are set. During the final presentation period, temporary stopping and permanent stopping of the presentation pattern 70a are set.

As the change stage of the icon, "1UP" means that the pending icon changes to a display mode with a high expectation of jackpot by one stage. "2UP" means that the pending icon changes to a display mode with a high expectation of a two-stage jackpot. "3UP" means that the pending icon changes to a display mode with a high expectation of jackpot in three stages. "Failure" means that the icon change failure effect described above is executed.

The first feature of the color change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 35 to 37 is that the display mode of the icon does not change during the SPSP reach performance, chance performance, and full rotation reach performance. One of the points is that it is set as follows. By doing so, it is possible to concentrate the player's consciousness on performances with high expectations for jackpots, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second feature of the color change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 35 to 37 is that when the icon changes to a blue icon with relatively low jackpot expectation, the change to the blue icon is likely to occur during the pre-reach performance period (occurs at a high rate), and if the icon changes to a red icon with relatively high jackpot expectations, the change to the red icon will occur during the reach performance. One point is that the setting is such that it is easy to occur (occurs at a high rate). By doing so, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained over a long period of time, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Special change pattern determination table for the icon)
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a special change pattern determination table for the icon that is referred to when determining the icon special change pattern.

The special change pattern determination table for the icon includes the mode of the icon change in the current variation performance, the current variation performance pattern, the selection rate (%) of each of the icon special change patterns, and the icon special to be selected. Change patterns are associated with each other, and for reference, the timing of occurrence of a change effect of the icon in each icon special change pattern and the manner of change are described.

A character effect change pattern is set in the icon special change pattern, in which an effect acting on the icon is performed starting from a character displayed on the image display device, and the display mode of the icon changes. Note that a normal change pattern may be set in which the display mode of the icon changes with the output of the sound effect.

The timing of the change in the icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the variable performance, and is classified into a first performance period (pre-reach performance period) and a second performance period that may be executed after the first performance period. There is a reach performance period consisting of a third performance period (developmental performance period) that may be executed after the performance period or the second performance period, and a fourth performance period that is executed after the third performance period, and a reach performance period that is executed at the end. There is a final presentation period (design derivation period).

In the first performance period, a non-reach performance is set in which the performance symbol 70a changes at high speed or a pseudo continuous notice is given at the start of the variable performance. A normal reach performance is set in the second performance period. In the third performance period, a development performance is set that suggests development into an SP reach performance, an SPSP reach performance, or the like. In the fourth performance period, SP reach performance, SPSP reach performance, etc. are set. During the final presentation period, temporary stopping and permanent stopping of the presentation pattern 70a are set.

As a change stage of the icon, "→Character A" means that the icon changes to the Character A icon, which is a specific icon. "→Character B" means that the icon changes to a character B icon, which is a specific icon. "Failure" means that the icon change failure effect described above is executed.

The first feature of the special change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIG. The problem is that the settings are set so that this does not occur. By doing so, it is possible to concentrate the player's consciousness on performances with high expectations for jackpots, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second feature of the color change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIG. 38 is that when the icon changes to the character B icon with a relatively high jackpot expectation, One point is that it is set to occur more easily during the reach performance period than during the pre-reach performance period. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained over a long period of time, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Lamp lighting effect execution processing of the effect control unit)
The lamp light emission performance execution process of the performance control unit 130m will be explained using FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing lamp light emission performance execution processing in the performance control section 130m.

In step E600-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether an icon change scenario (execution information for icon change effect) is set in the pre-read information storage area of the sub RAM 130c. If the icon change scenario is set, the process moves to step E600-2, and if the icon change scenario is not set, the current lamp light effect execution process is performed, assuming that the lamp light effect is not executed. end.

In step E600-2, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the set icon change scenario is a change scenario for which the lamp lighting effect is to be executed, that is, any change scenario 01 to 43 in which the icon changes to an icon other than a button icon or a weapon icon. or If the change scenario is the target of the lamp lighting effect, the process moves to step E600-3, and if the change scenario is not the target of the lamp lighting effect, that is, the change scenario changes to a button icon or weapon icon. If it is any one of 44 to 51, it is assumed that the lamp light effect is not executed and the current lamp light effect execution process is ended.

In step E600-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is time for the icon (pending icon, the icon) in the earliest change scenario set in the prefetch information storage area to change. If it is the icon change timing, the process moves to step E600-4, and if it is not the icon change timing, the process moves to step E600-8.

In step E600-4, the sub CPU 130a refers to the icon type after the change at the current change timing in the most recent change scenario, and in step E600-5, the sub CPU 130a determines the lamp lighting effect to be performed in response to the icon change effect. The lamp light emission performance mode determination table (see FIG. 40) for determining the performance mode is selected. The details of the lamp light emission mode determination table will be described later.

In step E600-6, the sub CPU 130a determines the lamp light emission mode (the light emission mode of the starting port lamp 75). Specifically, with reference to the lamp light emission mode determination table shown in FIG. 40, one lamp light emission mode is determined from among a plurality of lamp light emission mode based on the changed icon type.

In step E600-7, the sub CPU 130a sets a lamp light effect execution command corresponding to the determined lamp light effect mode in the transmission buffer. As a result, a lamp lighting performance execution command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and a lamp lighting performance in a lighting mode corresponding to the icon change performance is executed.

In step E600-8, the sub CPU 130a determines whether a condition for interrupting the lamp light emission effect is satisfied. Specifically, during the execution of the lamp lighting effect, and whether or not a specific reach effect (SP/SPSP/full rotation reach effect, chance effect, etc.) that has a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach effect has started in advance fluctuations. Determine. If the conditions for interrupting the lamp light effect are met, the process moves to step E600-9, and if the conditions for interrupting the lamp light effect are not satisfied, the process moves to step E600-10.

In step E600-9, the sub CPU 130a sets a lamp lighting effect interruption command in the transmission buffer. As a result, a lamp light effect interruption command is sent to the lamp control unit 150, and the lamp light effect that is being executed is interrupted.

In step E600-10, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the conditions for restarting the lamp lighting performance are satisfied. Specifically, while the lamp light emission performance is being interrupted, whether or not the preliminary fluctuation of the loss in which the above-mentioned specific reach performance (SP/SPSP reach performance, full rotation reach performance, chance performance, etc.) is executed has ended. Determine. If the conditions for restarting the lamp lighting effect are met, the process moves to step E600-11, and if the conditions for restarting the lamp lighting effect are not satisfied, the process moves to step E600-12.

In step E600-11, the sub CPU 130a sets a lamp lighting performance restart command in the transmission buffer. As a result, a command for restarting the lamp lighting performance is sent to the lamp control unit 150, and the suspended lamp lighting performance is restarted.

In step E600-12, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the conditions for ending the lamp lighting performance are satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a variable performance for which the jackpot expectation level is suggested by the lamp light emission performance is being executed, and whether or not the end timing is in accordance with the type of the variable performance pattern in the variable performance. If the conditions for ending the lamp lighting performance are met, the process moves to step E600-13, and if the conditions for ending the lamp lighting performance are not satisfied, the current lamp lighting performance execution process is ended. Note that the details of the end timing according to the type of variable performance pattern will be described later.

In step E600-13, the sub CPU 130a sets a lamp lighting performance end command in the transmission buffer, and ends the current lamp lighting performance execution process. As a result, a lamp lighting performance end command is sent to the lamp control unit 150, and the lamp lighting performance being executed is ended.

(Lamp light emission mode determination table)
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a lamp light emission mode determination table that is referred to when determining a lamp light emission mode.

The lamp lighting performance mode determination table associates the icon type after the change with the lamp lighting performance mode to be determined, and the lamp lighting performance mode includes special icons (blue icon, green icon, red icon, rainbow icon). There are two types of light emitting modes: a light emitting mode associated with a specific icon (a blinking icon, a character A icon, a character B icon).

The jackpot expectation level according to the lamp lighting mode is as follows: white flashing < blue lighting < green lighting < red lighting < rainbow lighting (jackpot confirmed).

In addition, when a normal icon (white icon) is displayed in the hold icon display area or the relevant icon display area, or when the customer is in a waiting state with no icon displayed in the hold icon display area or the relevant icon display area. In this case, the lamp light emitting effect is not executed and the starting entrance lamp 75 is turned off, but when the driver is waiting for a customer, the starting entrance lamp 75 is turned off and the lamp lighting effect is not executed. If there is no normal icon displayed in the pending icon display area or the icon display area, the starting port lamp 75 may be lit in white, or vice versa.

In addition, when the normal icon is displayed in the hold icon display area or the icon display area without waiting for a customer, a light emitting member (a board lamp described later) provided around (near or around) the starting gate lamp 75 The starting port lamp 75 may be lit in a light emission mode that matches the light emission mode of BL). In addition, regardless of whether or not the starting port lamp 75 is in a customer waiting state, the starting port lamp 75 is set in a light emitting mode that matches the light emitting mode of a light emitting member (panel lamp BL to be described later) provided around (near or around) the starting port lamp 75. You may also choose to light up the

The first feature of the lamp lighting performance mode determination table shown in FIG. 40 is that when the changed icon type is a special icon, the lamp lighting lamp 75 lights up in the same lighting color as the special icon color. One point is that the performance mode is determined. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the degree of expectation of a jackpot, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

A second feature of the lamp light emission mode determination table shown in FIG. 40 is that when the changed icon type is a blinking icon among the specific icons, the starting port lamp 75 blinks in the same way as the blinking icon. The lamp light emission mode is determined. By doing so, it is possible to impress on the player that the icon change effect and the lamp light emission effect are related, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A third feature of the lamp lighting effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 40 is that when the changed icon type is the character A icon or character B icon among the specific icons, A lamp light emission performance mode in which the starting port lamp 75 lights up in a light emission color according to the expectation level of a jackpot is determined. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the expected jackpot of the character A icon and the character B icon, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

(List of end timings for lamp lighting effects)
FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating a list of end timings of the lamp lighting effects in the fluctuating effects in which the jackpot expectation level is suggested by the lamp lighting effects.

The list of end timings for lamp lighting effects is associated with the jackpot judgment result, the type of variable effect pattern (performance content), and the end timing of lamp emission effects.For reference, the hold icon for each variable effect pattern is The display interruption period, the display interruption period of the icon, and the erasure timing of the icon are described.

According to the list of end timings of the lamp lighting effect shown in FIG. 41, for example, in the case of a variable effect pattern in which the jackpot determination result is a loss and the SPSP reach effect is finally executed, (SP reach effect and) Even when the SPSP reach effect is being executed, the lamp light emission effect continues to be executed, and the timing is earlier than the timing at which the icon is erased with the actual stop of the effect pattern 70a (during the temporary stop of the effect pattern 70a). This will end the lamp lighting performance.

(Specific example 1 of icon change performance and lamp lighting performance in normal gaming state)
A specific example 1 of the icon change effect and the lamp light emission effect in the normal game state will be explained using FIGS. 42 to 44. FIG. 42 is a timing chart 1 of an icon change effect and a lamp light emission effect in the normal gaming state, and FIGS. 43 to 44 are examples of effects at each timing of the timing chart 1.

The timing T0 in FIG. 42 is the timing at which the fluctuation performance (preliminary fluctuation) based on the normal fluctuation performance pattern is started when the first pending number changes from "3" to "2". At this time, in the first image display device 70, the three pending icons HI displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C are shifted and displayed toward the icon display area 70E, and the first one is displayed as the icon TI. Is displayed. Further, the variable display of the three performance symbols 70a is sequentially started, and the variable display of the first special symbol on the first variable notification LED 59a is also started. At this time, the starting port lamp 75 is in an extinguished state, and the panel lamp BL as the panel illumination device 74 provided around the starting port lamp 75 emits light during the fluctuation (see FIG. 43(a)).

At timing T1, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the change, the icon change performance based on the character action change pattern is started. Specifically, a character CG is displayed on the first image display device 70, and an action of throwing a heart toward the icon is performed (see FIG. 43(b)).

At timing T2, when the heart thrown by the character CG hits the pending icon displayed on the first display section 70C1 of the first pending icon display area 70C, the display mode of this pending icon changes from a white icon to a blue icon. The icon change effect is executed, and accordingly, the starting port lamp 75 lights up in blue, and the lamp light emission effect is started (see FIG. 43(c)).

At timing T3, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the display mode of the hold icon and the light emission mode of the starting port lamp 75 changed, the character CG is erased from the first image display device 70 and the operation is performed. The performance ends (see FIG. 43(d)).

At timing T4, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the variable performance, the three performance symbols 70a on the left and center right temporarily stop in the losing mode of "375", and the board lamp BL emits light while stopped (Fig. 43 ( (see e)).

At the timing of T5, when the temporary stop time (for example, 1 second) of the performance symbols 70a has elapsed, the three temporarily stopped performance symbols 70a are permanently stopped, and the first special symbol changes on the first fluctuation notification LED 59a. The display also stops and the icon is deleted (see FIG. 43(f)).

At the timing of T6, when the main stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the production pattern 70a has elapsed, a variable production (normal reach variation production pattern of loss) in which the expectation of jackpot is suggested by the icon change production and the lamp lighting production is started. will be started. Specifically, the two pending icons HI, a blue icon and a white icon, displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C are shifted toward the icon display area 70E, and the blue icon is displayed as the icon TI. Ru. In addition, the variable display of the three performance symbols 70a starts sequentially, and the variable display of the first special symbol on the first variation notification LED 59a also starts, and the board lamp BL emits light during the variation (FIG. 44(g)) reference).

At timing T7, when the execution period of the normal variation has elapsed, the normal reach effect is started. Specifically, the left and right performance symbols 70a temporarily stop at "5", and the middle performance symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner at a low speed. At this time, the starting port lamp 75 remains lit in blue and the lamp light emission effect continues (see FIG. 44(h)).

At the timing of T8, when the execution period of the normal reach effect has elapsed, the effect pattern 70a on the left and center right temporarily stops in the losing mode of "565", and the board lamp BL emits light during the stop (see FIG. 44(i)). .

At timing T9, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the temporary stop of the effect pattern 70a, the starting port lamp 75 is turned off while the icon remains displayed, and the lamp light emission effect ends. (See FIG. 44(j)).

At the timing of T10, when the temporary stop time (for example, 1 second) of the performance symbols 70a has elapsed, the three temporarily stopped performance symbols 70a are permanently stopped, and the first special symbol changes on the first fluctuation notification LED 59a. The display also stops, and the blue icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased (see FIG. 44(k)).

(Specific example 2 of icon change effect and lamp light emission effect in normal gaming state)
A second specific example of the icon change effect and the lamp light emission effect in the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 47. FIG. 45 is a timing chart 2 of an icon change effect and a lamp light emission effect in the normal gaming state, and FIGS. 46 to 47 are examples of effects at each timing of the timing chart 2.

The timing T0 in FIG. 45 is during the execution of the variation effect (preliminary variation) according to the normal variation effect pattern, which is started while the lamp light emission effect in which the starting port lamp 75 is lit in green is being executed. At this time, in the first image display device 70, the two pending icons HI, a green icon and a white icon, are displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C, and the three effect patterns 70a on the left center right are "375". The book has stopped due to a loss. Further, the first special symbol is displayed in a stopped state on the first variable notification LED 59a, and the board lamp BL emits light while it is stopped (see FIG. 46(a)).

At the timing of T1, when the main stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the performance pattern 70a has elapsed, a variable performance (SPSP reach variable performance pattern for jackpot) in which the expected level of jackpot is suggested by the icon change performance and the lamp lighting performance. is started. Specifically, the two pending icons HI, a green icon and a white icon, which were displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C, are shifted and displayed toward the icon display area 70E, and accordingly, the icon changes according to the normal change pattern. The effect is executed, and the green icon changes to a red icon and is displayed as the icon TI. Further, at the same time as the variable display of the performance symbol 70a is started, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first variable notification LED 59a is also started. At this time, the starting port lamp 75 changes from lighting in green to lighting in red, and the board lamp BL emits light during the fluctuation (see FIG. 46(b)).

At timing T2, when the execution period of the normal variation has elapsed, the normal reach effect is started. Specifically, the left and right performance symbols 70a temporarily stop at "5", and the middle performance symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner at a low speed. At this time, the starting port lamp 75 remains lit in red and the lamp light emission effect continues (see FIG. 46(c)).

At timing T3, when the execution period of the normal reach performance has elapsed, the development performance to the SP ready-to-reach performance is started. Specifically, the left and right performance symbols 70a are displayed in a reduced size while moving to the upper corners of the screen, the SP development performance image is displayed, and a sound effect is output from the audio output device 9 (FIG. 46). (see (d)).

At timing T4, when the execution period of the development effect has elapsed, the SP ready-to-reach effect is started. Specifically, the ally character and enemy character displayed on the first image display device 70 start a battle, and the display of the pending icon in the first pending icon display area 70C is interrupted. At this time, the starting port lamp 75 remains lit in red and the lamp light emission effect continues (see FIG. 46(e)).

At the timing of T5, when the execution period of the SP ready-to-win performance passes with the three performance symbols 70a temporarily stopped in the loss mode of "565", the development performance to the SPSP ready-to-win performance is started. Specifically, the first image display device 70 displays a lightning bolt-shaped effect image EF and the line image SG saying "I will give you a boost", and the audio output device 9 outputs a voice saying "I give you a boost" (Fig. 46(f)).

At timing T6, when the execution period of the development effect has elapsed, the SPSP ready-to-reach effect is started. Specifically, the three performance symbols 70a move to the bottom corner of the screen and are displayed in a very small size, the two friendly characters and the enemy character start a battle, and the display of the icon in the icon display area 70E is interrupted. do. At this time, the starting port lamp 75 remains lit in red and the lamp emission effect continues (see FIG. 47(a)).

At timing T7, when the performance button 17 is operated during the determined valid period that occurs after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the SPSP ready-to-win performance, the determined successful performance is started. Specifically, the first movable member 73a falls forward on the screen, and a falling effect SED is displayed on the first image display device 70. Further, the sound output device 9 outputs a confirmation sound "Kuin♪Kuin♪", and the production button 17 vibrates and lights up in rainbow colors to notify a jackpot. Further, the board lamp BL emits a rainbow-colored winning light to notify a jackpot, but the starting lamp 75 remains lit in red (see FIG. 47(h)).

At timing T8, when the execution period of the SPSP reach effect has elapsed, the effect pattern 70a on the left middle right temporarily stops in the jackpot mode of "555", and a red icon is displayed in the icon display area 70E, and the first Display of the white icon in the pending icon display area 70C is resumed (see FIG. 47(i)).

At the timing of T9, when the temporary stop time (minimum 1 second) of the effect symbols 70a, which changes depending on the operation timing of the effect button 17 during the fixed effective period, has elapsed, the three temporarily stopped effect symbols 70a will come to a permanent stop, The variable display of the first special symbol on the first variable notification LED 59a also stops. Further, the red icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is deleted (see FIG. 47(j)).

At timing T10, when the main stop time (0.5 seconds) of the performance symbol 70a has elapsed, the opening performance of the jackpot game is started. Specifically, the opening effect image is displayed on the first image display device 70, the display of the white icon in the first pending icon display area 70C is interrupted, the starting port lamp 75 is turned off, and the lamp light emission effect ends. (See FIG. 47(k)).

In addition, in the case of a variable effect based on the losing SPSP reach variable effect pattern, if the effect button 17 is operated during the fixed valid period, the first movable member 73a does not fall in front of the screen and is displayed on the first image display device 70. A determined failure effect in which a failure effect is displayed is executed. Then, when the execution period of the SPSP reach effect has elapsed, the effect pattern 70a on the left center right temporarily stops in a loss mode such as "565", and a red icon is displayed in the icon display area 70E, and the first pending icon The display of the white icon in the display area 70C is restarted, and the starting port lamp 75 is turned off at a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) before the elapse of the temporary stop time of the performance pattern 70a, and the lamp light emission performance is completed.

(Specific example 3 of icon change effect and lamp light emission effect in normal gaming state)
A third specific example of the icon change effect and the lamp light emission effect in the normal game state will be explained using FIGS. 48 to 50. FIG. 48 is a timing chart 3 of an icon change effect and a lamp light emission effect in the normal gaming state, and FIGS. 49 to 50 are examples of effects at each timing of the timing chart 3.

At the timing T0 in FIG. 48, the variation performance (preliminary variation) based on the normal variation performance pattern that is started while the lamp light emission performance is not being performed when the starting port lamp 75 is turned off is being executed. At this time, in the first image display device 70, two pending icons HI, a button icon and a white icon, are displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C, and a white icon is displayed in the icon display area 70E. , the three performance symbols 70a on the left-center right are temporarily stopped in a loss mode of "375". Further, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the first variable notification LED 59a, and the board lamp BL emits light while it is stopped (see FIG. 49(a)).

At timing T1, when the temporary stop time (for example, 1 second) of the effect symbols 70a has elapsed, the three temporarily stopped effect symbols 70a come to a permanent stop, and the first special symbol changes on the first variation notification LED 59a. The display also stops, and the white icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased (see FIG. 49(b)).

At timing T2, when the main stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the performance pattern 70a has elapsed, a variable performance (small win chance performance variable performance pattern) in which the expectation level of jackpot is suggested by the icon change performance is started. Ru. Specifically, the two pending icons HI, the button icon and the white icon, which were displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C, are shifted and displayed toward the icon display area 70E, and accordingly, the operational validity period of the button icons is changed. When the process ends, the icon change effect is executed, and the button icon changes to a sword icon and is displayed as the icon TI. Further, at the same time as the variable display of the performance symbol 70a is started, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first variable notification LED 59a is also started. At this time, since the icon is a sword icon that is not the target of the lamp lighting effect, the starting port lamp 75 remains off, and the board lamp BL emits light during fluctuation (see FIG. 49(c)).

At timing T3, when the execution period of the normal variation has elapsed, the normal reach effect is started. Specifically, the left and right performance symbols 70a temporarily stop at "5", and the middle performance symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner at a low speed (see FIG. 49(d)).

At timing T4, when the execution period of the normal reach performance has elapsed, the development performance to the chance performance is started. Specifically, the effect image EF is displayed so as to cut through the screen, and the sound effect is output from the audio output device 9 (see FIG. 49(e)).

At timing T5, when the execution period of the development effect has elapsed, the chance effect is started. Specifically, the first image display device 70 displays result-suggesting symbols such as a "lose" symbol, a "chance" symbol corresponding to a small win or a jackpot, and a "big win" symbol corresponding to a jackpot, like a roulette. At the same time, the three performance symbols 70a that are displayed in a variable manner are displayed in a reduced size at the right corner of the screen. Further, the display of the pending icon in the first pending icon display area 70C is interrupted (see FIG. 49(f)).

At the timing of T6, when the execution period of the chance performance passes with the "chance" symbol temporarily stopped, the three reduced performance symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the chance mode of "123", and the corresponding icon is displayed. The display of the sword icon in the area 70E and the display of the white icon in the first pending icon display area 70C are restarted. In addition, the board lamp BL emits a special light to notify of a small win or a big win (see FIG. 50(g)).

At timing T7, when the temporary stop time (for example, 1 second) of the production pattern 70a has elapsed, the temporarily stopped "chance" pattern and the three production patterns 70a are permanently stopped, and the first variable notification LED 59a The variable display of the first special symbol also stops. Further, the sword icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is deleted (see FIG. 50(h)).

At timing T8, when the main stop time (0.5 seconds) of the performance symbol 70a has elapsed, an opening performance is started in which it is not clear whether it is a small winning game or a big winning game. Specifically, the opening effect image is displayed on the first image display device 70, the display of the white icon in the first pending icon display area 70C is interrupted, and the board lamp BL emits light during a small win (FIG. 50 (see (i)).

In addition, in the case of a fluctuating performance pattern that does not clearly indicate whether it is a jackpot or a small win, it is basically the same as the fluctuating performance based on the fluctuating performance pattern of a small win chance performance. Therefore, the chance mode of "123" of the temporarily stopped and permanently stopped performance symbol 70a may be read as the jackpot mode of "321".

In addition, even in the case of a fluctuating performance that clearly announces that it is a big hit chance performance fluctuating performance pattern, it is basically the same as the fluctuating performance based on the small win chance performance fluctuating performance pattern, so The "chance" symbol that is stopped and permanently stopped is a "big win" symbol, the chance mode of "123" of the performance symbol 70a that is temporarily stopped and permanently stopped is a jackpot mode of "999", and the "small winning game or jackpot" ``Opening performance where it is not clear whether it is a game'' can be read as ``Opening performance of a jackpot game''.

(Specific example 4 of icon change effect and lamp lighting effect)
A specific example 4 of the icon change effect and the lamp light emission effect in the normal gaming state will be explained using FIGS. 51 to 53. FIG. 51 is a timing chart 4 of an icon change effect and a lamp light emission effect in the normal gaming state, and FIGS. 52 to 53 are examples of effects at each timing of the timing chart 4.

At the timing T0 in FIG. 51, the fluctuation performance (preliminary fluctuation) according to the normal fluctuation performance pattern is being executed while the lamp light emission performance in which the starting port lamp 75 is flashing white is being executed. At this time, in the first image display device 70, two pending icons HI, a blinking icon and a white icon, are displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C, and a white icon is displayed in the icon display area 70E. , the three performance symbols 70a on the left-center right are temporarily stopped in a loss mode of "375". Furthermore, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the first variable notification LED 59a, and the board lamp BL emits light while it is stopped (see FIG. 52(a)).

At timing T1, when the temporary stop time (for example, 1 second) of the effect symbols 70a has elapsed, the three temporarily stopped effect symbols 70a come to a permanent stop, and the first special symbol changes on the first variation notification LED 59a. The display also stops, and the white icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased (see FIG. 52(b)).

At the timing of T2, when the main stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the production pattern 70a has elapsed, a variable production (special SP reach variation production pattern for jackpot) in which the expected level of jackpot is suggested by the icon change production is started. Ru. Specifically, the two pending icons HI, a blinking icon and a white icon, that were displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C are shifted toward the icon display area 70E, and the blinking icon is displayed as the icon TI. Ru. Further, the variable display of the three performance symbols 70a is started in sequence, and the variable display of the first special symbol on the first variable notification LED 59a is also started (see FIG. 52(c)).

At timing T3, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the variation, the icon change effect based on the character action change pattern is started. Specifically, a character CG is displayed on the first image display device 70, and an action of throwing a heart toward the icon is performed (see FIG. 52(d)).

At timing T4, when the heart thrown by the character CG hits the icon displayed in the icon display area 70E, the display mode of this flashing icon changes from the flashing icon to the character A icon, and an icon change effect is executed. Accordingly, the starting port lamp 75 changes from flashing white to lighting green (see FIG. 52(e)).

At timing T5, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the display mode of the icon and the light emission mode of the starting port lamp 75 changed, the character CG is erased from the first image display device 70 and the effect production ends. Further, the normal reach performance is started after the execution period of the normal fluctuation has passed. Specifically, the left and right performance symbols 70a temporarily stop at "5", and the middle performance symbol 70a changes at a low speed (see FIG. 52(f)).

At timing T6, when the execution period of the normal reach performance has elapsed, the development performance to the special SP reach performance is started. Specifically, the left and right performance symbols 70a are displayed in a reduced size while moving to the upper corners of the screen, the SP development performance image is displayed, and a sound effect is output from the audio output device 9 (FIG. 53). (see (g)). Note that the SP development performance image is the same as the image displayed during the development performance to the SP reach performance.

At timing T7, when the execution period of the development effect has elapsed, the special SP ready-to-reach effect is started. Specifically, a plurality of performance symbols are displayed sliding diagonally on the first image display device 70, and a sight for punching out the performance symbol to be stopped with a rifle is displayed. Further, the display of the hold icon in the first hold icon display area 70C and the display of the icon in the icon display area 70E are interrupted, and accordingly, the starting port lamp 75 is turned off and the lamp light emission effect ends (FIG. 53 (see (h)).

At the timing of T8, when the execution period of the special SP reach effect has elapsed after punching out the "5" production symbol with the rifle, the production symbol 70a on the left center right will temporarily stop in the jackpot mode of "555" and the relevant icon will be displayed. The display of the character A icon in the area 70E and the display of the white icon in the first pending icon display area 70C are restarted, and the board lamp BL emits a rainbow-colored winning light to notify a jackpot (FIG. 53(i)) reference).

At the timing of T9, when the temporary stop time (for example, 1 second) of the production symbols 70a has elapsed, the three production symbols 70a that have been temporarily stopped will come to a permanent stop, and the first special symbol will change on the first variation notification LED 59a. The display also stops, and the character A icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased (see FIG. 53(j)).

In addition, in the case of a variable performance based on a special SP reach variation performance pattern of loss, when the execution period of the special SP reach performance has elapsed, the performance pattern 70a on the left center right will temporarily stop in a loss mode such as "565", and the relevant The display of the character A icon in the icon display area 70E and the display of the white icon in the first pending icon display area 70C are restarted.

(Specific example 5 of icon change performance and lamp lighting performance in normal gaming state)
Specific example 5 of the icon change effect and the lamp light emission effect in the normal game state will be explained using FIGS. 54 to 56. FIG. 54 is a timing chart 5 of an icon change effect and a lamp light emission effect in the normal gaming state, and FIGS. 55 to 56 are examples of effects at each timing of the timing chart 5.

The timing of T0 in FIG. 54 is during the execution of the variation effect (preliminary variation) according to the normal variation effect pattern, which is started during the execution of the lamp light emission effect in which the starting port lamp 75 is lit in blue. At this time, in the first image display device 70, two pending icons HI, a white icon and a blue icon, are displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C, and a white icon is displayed in the icon display area 70E. , the three performance symbols 70a on the left-center right are temporarily stopped in a loss mode of "375". Further, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the first variable notification LED 59a, and the board lamp BL emits light while it is stopped (see FIG. 55(a)).

At timing T1, when the temporary stop time (for example, 1 second) of the effect symbols 70a has elapsed, the three temporarily stopped effect symbols 70a come to a permanent stop, and the first special symbol changes on the first variation notification LED 59a. The display also stops, and the white icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased (see FIG. 55(b)).

At timing T2, when the main stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the performance symbol 70a has elapsed, a fluctuation performance (preliminary fluctuation) based on a loss SP reach fluctuation performance pattern is started. Specifically, the two pending icons HI, a white icon and a blue icon, displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C are shifted and displayed toward the icon display area 70E, and the first white icon is displayed as the icon TI. will be displayed as . Further, at the same time as the variable display of the production symbol 70a is started, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first variation notification LED 59a is also started, and the board lamp BL emits light during the variation (see FIG. 55(c)).

At timing T3, when the execution period of the normal variation has elapsed, the normal reach effect is started. Specifically, the left and right performance symbols 70a temporarily stop at "5", and the middle performance symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner at a low speed. At this time, the starting port lamp 75 remains lit in blue and the lamp light emission effect continues (see FIG. 55(d)).

At timing T4, when the execution period of the normal reach performance has elapsed, the development performance to the SP ready-to-reach performance is started. Specifically, the left and right performance symbols 70a are displayed in a reduced size while moving to the upper corners of the screen, the SP development performance image is displayed, and a sound effect is output from the audio output device 9 (FIG. 55). (see (e)).

At timing T5, when the execution period of the development effect has elapsed, the SP ready-to-reach effect is started. Specifically, the ally character and enemy character displayed on the first image display device 70 start a battle, and the display of the pending icon in the first pending icon display area 70C is interrupted. At this time, the starting port lamp 75 is turned off and the lamp light emission effect is temporarily interrupted (see FIG. 55(f)).

At the timing of T6, when the execution period of the SP reach effect passes after "6" is temporarily stopped as the middle effect pattern 70a, the three reduced effect patterns 70a are displayed in the normal size, and the corresponding icon display area The display of the white icon in 70E and the display of the blue icon in the first pending icon display area 70C are restarted. However, at this point, the starting port lamp 75 remains in an extinguished state and the lamp light emission effect is not restarted (see FIG. 56(g)).

At the timing of T7, when the temporary stop time (for example, 1 second) of the effect symbols 70a has elapsed, the three temporarily stopped effect symbols 70a come to a permanent stop, and the first special symbol changes on the first variation notification LED 59a. The display also stops, and the white icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased (see FIG. 56(h)).

At timing T8, when the main stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the performance symbol 70a has elapsed, a variable performance (normal reach variable performance pattern of loss) in which the expectation of jackpot is suggested by the icon change performance is disclosed. Specifically, the blue icon displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C is shifted toward the icon display area 70E, and the blue icon is displayed as the icon TI. Further, at the same time as the variable display of the performance symbol 70a is started, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first variable notification LED 59a is also started. At this time, the starting port lamp 75 lights up in blue, the lamp light emission effect is restarted, and the panel lamp BL emits light during fluctuation (see FIG. 56(i)).

(Specific examples of icon change effects and lamp lighting effects in specific gaming states)
Specific examples of the icon change effect and the lamp light emission effect in a specific game state will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58. FIG. 57 is a timing chart 1 of an icon change effect and a lamp light emission effect in a specific game state, and FIG. 58 is an example of effects at each timing of the timing chart 1.

The timing T0 in FIG. 57 is the timing at which the fluctuation effect based on the shortened fluctuation pattern is started when the second pending number changes from "2" to "1". At this time, on the first image display device 70, a right-hitting image MG that urges to shoot a game ball is displayed on the right side of the game area 5a, and the two pending icons HI that were displayed in the second pending icon display area 70D are displayed. are shifted toward the icon display area 70E, and the first one is displayed as the icon TI. Further, the variable display of the three performance symbols 70a is started simultaneously, and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second variation notification LED 59b is also started. Further, the starting port lamp 75 is in an extinguished state, and the panel lamp BL as the panel illumination device 74 provided around the starting port lamp 75 emits light during fluctuation (see FIG. 58(a)).

At the timing of T1, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation performance, the three performance symbols 70a on the left center right come to a final stop in the loss mode of "281", and the second special symbol on the second fluctuation notification LED 59b is activated. The variable display also stops, and the white icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased. At this time, when a game ball enters the second starting port 47, the second pending number becomes "2", a green icon is additionally displayed in the second pending icon display area 70D, and an icon change effect is started. Then, the starting port lamp 75 lights up in green and the lamp light emission effect is started. Further, the panel lamp BL emits light while it is stopped (see FIG. 58(b)).

At timing T2, when the main stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the effect pattern 70a has elapsed, a variable effect (preliminary variation) based on the shortened variation pattern is started. Specifically, the two pending icons HI, a white icon and a green icon, that were displayed in the second pending icon display area 70D are shifted toward the icon display area 70E, and the white icon is displayed as the icon TI. Ru. Further, the variable display of the three performance symbols 70a is started simultaneously, and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second variation notification LED 59b is also started, and the board lamp BL emits light during the variation.

At the timing of T3, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuating performance, the three performance symbols 70a on the left and center right stop in a loss mode, and the fluctuating display of the second special symbol on the second fluctuation notification LED 59b also stops. Then, the white icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is deleted. At this time, when a game ball enters the second starting port 47, the second pending number becomes "2" and a white icon is additionally displayed in the second pending icon display area 70D.

At timing T4, when the main stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the performance symbol 70a has elapsed, a variable performance (normal reach variable performance pattern for jackpot) in which the expectation level of jackpot is suggested by the icon change performance is started. Specifically, the two pending icons HI, a green icon and a white icon, displayed in the second pending icon display area 70D are shifted and displayed toward the icon display area 70E, and the first green icon is displayed as the icon TI. will be displayed as . Further, the variable display of the three performance symbols 70a is started simultaneously, and the variable display of the second special symbol is also started on the second variation notification LED 59b, and the board lamp BL emits light during the variation (FIG. 58(c)) reference).

At timing T5, when the execution time of the normal variation has elapsed, the normal reach effect is started. Specifically, the left and right performance symbols 70a temporarily stop at "5", and the middle performance symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner at a low speed. At this time, the starting port lamp 75 remains lit in green and the lamp light emission effect continues (see FIG. 58(d)).

At the timing of T6, when the execution period of the normal reach effect has elapsed, the effect pattern 70a on the left center right side temporarily stops in the jackpot mode of "555", and the board lamp BL emits a rainbow color that indicates a jackpot, but The starting port lamp 75 remains lit in green.

At the timing of T7, when the temporary stop time (for example, 1 second) of the production symbols 70a has elapsed, the three production symbols 70a that have been temporarily stopped are permanently stopped, and the second special symbol changes on the second variation notification LED 59b. The display also stops. Further, the green icon displayed in the icon display area 70E is deleted (see FIG. 58(e)).

At timing T8, when the main stop time (0.5 seconds) of the performance symbol 70a has elapsed, the opening performance of the jackpot game is started. Specifically, the opening effect image is displayed on the first image display device 70, the display of the white icon in the first pending icon display area 70C is interrupted, the starting port lamp 75 is turned off, and the lamp light emission effect ends. do.

In addition, in the case of a variable performance based on the normal reach variation performance pattern of loss, when the execution period of the normal reach performance has elapsed, the performance pattern 70a on the left center right temporarily stops in a loss mode such as "565", and the icon display area 70E The display of the green icon in , and the display of the white icon in the first pending icon display area 70C are restarted, and the start port is opened a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds before) before the temporary stop time of the production symbol 70a elapses. The lamp 75 goes out and the lamp light emission effect ends.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the hold icon or the relevant icon is displayed as a special icon (blue icon, green icon, red icon), it is possible to perform the lamp lighting effect, and the hold icon or the relevant icon can be displayed as a special icon (blue icon, green icon, red icon). It is also possible to perform a lamp lighting effect when the icon is displayed as a specific icon (blinking icon, character A icon, character B icon). Therefore, it is possible to increase the frequency of execution of the lamp lighting performance, improve the performance effect of the lamp lighting performance, and improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the hold icon or the icon is displayed as a button icon, a sword icon, or a gun icon among the specific icons, the lamp lighting effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lamp lighting effect from being performed too frequently or the lamp lighting effect from becoming too complex and difficult for players to understand, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. becomes.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the timing for erasing the icon is the same (when the performance pattern 70a is stopped) regardless of the type of the variable performance pattern in the variable performance in which the expectation level of jackpot is suggested by the lamp lighting performance. The end timing of the lamp light emission effect differs depending on the type of variable effect pattern. Therefore, even if the lighting mode of the starting port lamp 75 in the lamp lighting performance is the same, it is possible to perform various patterns of lamp lighting performances, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in a variable performance in which a jackpot expectation level is suggested by a lamp light emission performance in the normal gaming state, even if the same variable performance pattern (here, SP reach, SPSP reach) is used, a jackpot is determined. The end timing of the lamp lighting effects differs depending on whether the result is a loss or a jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to execute a lamp lighting effect according to the jackpot determination result, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, if the jackpot determination result in a fluctuating performance in which the expected level of jackpot is suggested by the lamp lighting performance is a loss, the lamp lighting performance ends at a timing before the icon disappears. ing. Therefore, when the next lamp lighting effect is executed at the start of the next variable effect, a sufficiently long interval period can be ensured between the two lamp lighting effects, and the player will not be confused. It is possible to avoid such inconvenience.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination result in the fluctuating performance in which the expected level of jackpot is suggested by the lamp lighting performance is a jackpot, the jackpot is notified and other light emitting means (for example, the frame lighting device 10. Even after the board illumination device 74 and board lamp BL) change to the correct light emission (rainbow color) that indicates a jackpot, the lamp light emission effect continues without changing the light emission mode of the starting gate lamp 75. ing. Therefore, even after being notified of a jackpot, it is possible to confirm in which lighting mode the starting port lamp 75 has won the jackpot, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination result in the fluctuating performance in which the jackpot expectation level is suggested by the lamp lighting performance is a jackpot, the variable performance pattern ultimately executes the SP reach performance or the SPSP reach performance. In the case of , the lamp light emission effect ends at the timing after the icon is erased (while the effect pattern is stopped). Therefore, the performance during the fluctuating performance can be made more colorful than when the game is a loss, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, in a fluctuating performance in which jackpot expectation is suggested by a lamp lighting performance, when a special SP reach performance or a full rotation reach performance in which the display of the pending icon or the icon is interrupted is executed. In this case, the lamp lighting effect ends at the timing when the special SP reach effect or the full rotation reach effect starts. Therefore, it is possible to make the player concentrate on the special SP reach performance and the full rotation reach performance, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in a fluctuating performance in which a jackpot expectation is suggested by a lamp lighting performance, when a normal reach performance in which the display of the pending icon or the icon is not interrupted is executed, during the execution of the normal reach performance, The lamp lighting effect continues to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the display mode of the icon and the light emission mode of the lamp light emission effect may change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in a fluctuating performance in which jackpot expectation is suggested by a lamp lighting performance, when an SPSP reach performance in which the display of a pending icon or the icon is interrupted is executed, the SPSP reach performance is The lamp lighting effect continues to be executed even while it is being executed. Therefore, even when the SPSP ready-to-win performance is being executed, the expected level of jackpot can be confirmed by the lamp lighting performance, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in a preliminary variation performed before a variation production in which the expectation level of jackpot is suggested by the lamp lighting production, a specific reach production (SP/SPSP) with a higher expectation level of jackpot than the normal reach production /Full rotation reach effect, chance effect, etc.) is started, the lamp light emission effect is interrupted. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decline in the player's sense of expectation for a specific reach performance in advance fluctuations, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the preliminary fluctuation of the loss in which a specific reach performance (SP/SPSP/full rotation reach performance, chance performance, etc.) with higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach performance is completed, the lamp is emitted. The production is now restarted. Therefore, the lamp light emission effect does not end prematurely, making it possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the normal reach performance (normal fluctuation performance, shortened fluctuation performance, normal reach performance) is started in the preliminary fluctuation that is executed before the fluctuation performance in which the expectation level of jackpot is suggested by the lamp lighting performance. In this case, the lamp lighting performance is not interrupted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the lamp light emission performance from deteriorating, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the display mode of the icon changes due to the icon change effect based on the character action change pattern and the light emission mode of the starting port lamp 75 changes, the character CG displayed on the image display device Even after the light emission mode of the starting port lamp 75 changes, it remains for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second). Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the light emission mode of the starting port lamp 75 has changed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, an icon change effect is executed in which the display mode of the icon displayed changes when the game ball wins in the second starting port 47 provided in the right side area of the game area 5a that requires right-handed hitting. Even in this case, the lighting mode of the starting port lamp 75 provided in the vicinity of the first starting port 45 changes so that a lamp lighting effect is executed. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated starting port lamp for the second starting port 47, and it is possible to improve the performance effect while reducing costs, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, during the execution of the lamp lighting effect, the light emitting means (mainly the board lamp BL) provided around the starting port lamp 75 is lit in a different light emission mode from that of the starting port lamp 75 ( It is designed to emit light during fluctuations and emit light while stopped. Therefore, the presence of the starting port lamp 75 is not obscured by the light emitting means provided around the starting port lamp 75, and it is possible to improve the performance effect of the lamp light emission performance.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the icon is a special icon (blue icon, green icon, red icon), or when it is a specific icon (character A icon, character B icon), the lamp lighting effect mode is activated. Although the opening lamp 75 is designed to be lit, the starting opening lamp 75 may be made to blink or to be lit in a varying intensity. In this way, it is possible to add movement to the lamp light emission effect to make it stand out, and it is possible to improve the effect of the lamp light emission effect.

In addition, in the case of a special icon, the starting port lamp 75 is lit as a lamp emission mode, and in the case of a character A icon or character B icon among the specific icons, the starting port lamp 75 is lit as a lamp emission mode. may be made to blink. In this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize whether the icon is a special icon or a specific icon, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the fluctuating effect is a jackpot, the lamp light emission effect ends at the timing after the relevant icon is erased (during the main stop of the effect pattern 70a); The lamp light emission effect may be ended at the main stop timing. In this way, the lamp light emission effect can be ended in accordance with the progress of the variable effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, if the fluctuating effect is a jackpot, the lamp lighting effect ends at the timing after the relevant icon is erased (during the main stop of the effect pattern 70a); however, in the case of a loss, Similarly, the process may be ended while the effect pattern 70a is temporarily stopped. In this way, the control in the lamp light emission effect becomes simple, and the control load on the lamp control section 150 can be reduced.

In addition, in this embodiment, during the full rotation reach effect, the display of the pending icon and the relevant icon is interrupted, but even if only the display of the pending icon is interrupted while the relevant icon remains displayed. In this case, it is preferable to continue performing the lamp lighting effect until after the icon is deleted.

In addition, in this embodiment, during the special SP reach effect, the display of the pending icon and the relevant icon is interrupted, but it is also possible to interrupt the display of the pending icon while the relevant icon remains displayed. Even in this case, it is preferable to end the lamp lighting performance at the start of the special SP reach performance.

Furthermore, if the advance variation becomes a jackpot while the lamp lighting performance is interrupted, the execution of the lamp lighting performance may not be resumed. In this way, the lamp lighting effect will not be delayed due to the jackpot game, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, the lamp lighting performance can be executed regardless of the gaming state, but the lamp lighting performance can be executed during the normal gaming state, and the lamp lighting performance can be executed during the normal gaming state, and the specific gaming state (variable probability gaming state, time saving gaming state) In addition to the normal gaming state, the lamp lighting effect may be executed in one of the variable probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, but the lamp lighting effect may not be executed in the other. You can also do this.

In addition, in this embodiment, the end timing of the lamp light emission effect differs depending on the jackpot judgment result and the type of variable effect pattern, but the timing of ending the lamp light emission effect differs depending on the jackpot judgment result, the type of variable effect pattern, and the type of icon (special icon, specific icon, etc.). Regardless of the icon), the lamp lighting effect may be uniformly terminated when the actual effect pattern stops. Further, the lamp light emission effect may be ended not when the effect pattern is actually stopped, but immediately before the effect pattern is completely stopped (for example, 5 frames before).

In addition, in this embodiment, the icon is erased when the production pattern 70a stops, regardless of the type of variable production pattern, but the icon is uniformly deleted regardless of the type of variation production pattern. The icon may be deleted when the symbol is temporarily stopped.

In addition, in this embodiment, the icon is erased when the production pattern 70a stops, regardless of the type of variable production pattern, but the icon is erased depending on the type of variation production pattern. You may also set the timing. For example, in any one of the special SP reach, SPSP reach, and full rotation reach in FIG. 41, the icon may be deleted at the timing when the display of the icon is interrupted. In this case, the lamp lighting effect may be continued regardless of the erasing timing of the icon, and may be ended when the effect pattern 70a is completely stopped.

Further, in the case of a variable performance pattern other than the special SP reach, SPSP reach, or full rotation reach in FIG. 41, the icon may be deleted when the performance symbol is temporarily stopped. Even in this case, the lamp lighting performance may be continued regardless of the erasure timing of the icon, and may be ended when the performance pattern 70a is completely stopped.

In addition, if the jackpot judgment result is a jackpot and a special SP reach, SPSP reach, or full rotation reach is executed, the hold icon and the relevant icon will be displayed during the execution of the special SP reach, SPSP reach, or full rotation reach. In addition to hiding (erasing), the pending icon and the relevant icon are not displayed again when the production pattern is temporarily stopped, and the jackpot judgment result is a loss and a special SP reach, SPSP reach, or full rotation reach is executed. In this case, the hold icon and the relevant icon are hidden (interrupted) during the execution of special SP reach, SPSP reach, and full rotation reach, and the hold icon and the relevant icon are redisplayed when the production pattern is temporarily stopped. It's okay.

In addition, if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and a special SP reach, SPSP reach, or full rotation reach is executed, the pending icon and the relevant icon will be disabled during the execution of the special SP reach, SPSP reach, or full rotation reach. In addition to displaying (erasing), when the production pattern is temporarily stopped, the pending icon and the relevant icon will not be displayed again, and if the jackpot judgment result is a loss and a special SP reach, SPSP reach, or full rotation reach is executed. In addition to hiding the pending icon and the relevant icon during execution of special SP reach, SPSP reach, and full rotation reach, the relevant icon is not redisplayed when the production pattern is temporarily stopped, and the pending icon is redisplayed. You may also do so.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the board lamp BL emits light while fluctuating regardless of whether or not the lamp light emission performance is being executed while the fluctuation performance is being executed. When the light emitting effect is executed, the board lighting devices 74 other than the board lamp BL are made to emit light during fluctuation, and the board lamp BL, which is a lamp of the same system as the starting port lamp 75, is caused to change the light emission mode of the starting port lamp 75. (For example, if the starting port lamp 75 is lit in blue, the board lamp BL is also lit in blue).

In addition, in this embodiment, when a fluctuating effect in which the jackpot determination result is a loss is executed, the board lamp BL emits light while the effect pattern is temporarily stopped and during the actual stop. However, the light emission during fluctuation may be performed during the temporary stop, and the light emission may be performed during the stop during the actual stop. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by knowing whether or not the performance symbols have come to a permanent stop based on the light emission mode of the board lamp BL.

(Example of a production in which a winning lighting production is executed during a lamp lighting production)
With reference to FIG. 59, an example of a performance in the case where a winning light emission performance is executed during a lamp light emission performance will be described.

As shown in FIG. 59(a), a variation performance based on the loss SP reach variation performance pattern is being executed, a green icon is displayed in the icon display area 70E, and an icon change performance is being executed, and the start-up The mouth lamp 75 lights up in green, and a lamp light emission effect is being performed.

Next, when a game ball enters the first starting port 45, a white icon is additionally displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C, as shown in FIG. 59(b). Along with this, the top lamp 10b, which is a part of the frame illumination device 10, lights up in yellow, and the sound effect "Picon♪" is output from the audio output device 9, and a winning light emission effect is executed.

After that, when the icon change effect based on the character action change pattern is started, the character CG is displayed on the first image display device 70, and the effect effect (action) of throwing a heart toward the icon is started, as shown in FIG. ) is performed, and when the heart hits the icon TI, the icon TI changes from a green icon to a red icon, and accordingly, the starting port lamp 75 changes from lighting in green to lighting in red. At this time, the top lamp 10b remains lit in yellow regardless of the change in the display mode of the icon TI or the light emission mode of the starting port lamp 75.

Then, when the development performance after the normal reach performance ends and the SP reach performance is started, the display of the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C is temporarily interrupted. In addition, when the execution period of the SP reach effect has passed, the three effect symbols 70a temporarily stop in the losing mode of "565", and the display of the white icon in the first pending icon display area 70C is restarted, and for a predetermined period (e.g. 0.5 seconds), the starting port lamp 75 goes out and the lamp light emission effect ends.

After that, when the temporary stop time of the production symbols 70a has elapsed, the three temporarily stopped production symbols 70a are permanently stopped and the corresponding icons are erased, but as for the top lamp 10b, as shown in FIG. remains lit yellow.

Then, when the main stop time (0.5 seconds) of the effect pattern 70a has elapsed, as shown in FIG. performance pattern) is started. Specifically, the white icon displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C is shifted toward the icon display area 70E, and the white icon is displayed as the icon TI. Further, at the same time as the variable display of the performance symbol 70a is started, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first variable notification LED 59a is also started.

Thereafter, when the execution period of the normal variation has elapsed, the normal reach effect is started as shown in FIG. 59(f). Specifically, the left and right performance symbols 70a temporarily stop at "9", and the middle performance symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner at a low speed. At this time, the top lamp 10b goes out and the winning light emission effect ends.

In addition, even if the variable performance that suggests the jackpot expectation level by the lighting effect at the time of winning is an SP reach variable effect pattern, a special SP reach variable effect pattern, or a chance effect variable effect pattern, the top lamp 10b is activated at the same time as the normal reach effect starts. The light is turned off and the lighting effect ends when a prize is won.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the lighting mode of the start port lamp 75 changes in accordance with the change in the pending icon and the display mode of the icon for the lamp lighting effect, while the lighting mode for the winning lighting effect is suspended. The top lamp 10b is configured to emit light regardless of changes in the icon or the display mode of the icon. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectations of the player by providing two types of light emitting effects with different methods of notifying the expectation of a jackpot, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the type of light emitting mode of the starting port lamp 75 in the lamp light emitting effect (blue lighting, green lighting, red lighting, white blinking, rainbow lighting) is more important than that of the top lamp 10b in the winning light emission effect. There are fewer types of light emission modes (white lighting, yellow lighting). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the performance that suggests the degree of expectation of a jackpot from becoming too complicated depending on the light emission mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the light emitting manner of the starting port lamp 75 in the lamp light emitting effect is different from the light emitting manner of the top lamp 10b in the winning light emitting effect. Therefore, the performance executed during the variable performance can be made more colorful, and the performance effect can be improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the reach effect period comes in the fluctuating effect in which the jackpot expectation level is suggested by the winning light effect, the top lamp 10b is turned off and the winning light effect ends. Therefore, it becomes easier to attract the player's attention to the reach effect, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Example 1 of production when the production control unit cannot receive commands during pre-read production)
With reference to FIGS. 60 and 61, a first example of a performance in the case where the performance control section cannot receive a command during a look-ahead performance (countdown performance, icon change performance, lamp lighting performance) will be described.

First, as the first pending number stored (understood) by the main control unit 110m and the production control unit 130m is both “4” and decreases to “3”, the variable display of the first special symbol starts. shall be carried out.

At this time, a fluctuation start command (special symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) transmitted from the main control board 110, and a special symbol storage designation indicating that the first pending number has changed from "4 to 3" When the production control unit 130m receives the command, as shown in FIG. 60(a), a variation production (preliminary variation) based on a normal variation production pattern is started.

Specifically, in the first image display device 70, the four pending icons HI displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C are shifted and displayed toward the icon display area 70E, and the first one is displayed as the icon. Displayed as TI.

Further, regarding the last one of the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C, the hold icon change effect according to the normal change pattern is executed and the icon changes from a white icon to a blue icon, and the start lamp 75 accordingly changes. The lamp lights up blue and the lamp lighting effect begins. In addition, the three performance symbols 70a start varying display in sequence, and a countdown image RG indicating the remaining three times is displayed to execute the countdown performance.

Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the countdown image RG is erased, as shown in FIG. 60(b), and when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation effect, as shown in FIG. The three performance symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in a loss mode of "265".

Here, it is assumed that a wiring abnormality occurs in the command line connecting the main control board 110 and the production control board 130 due to a connector being half inserted or a disconnection.

After that, when the temporary stop period of the production pattern 70a has elapsed, a symbol confirmation command for permanently stopping the production pattern 70a is sent from the main control board 110, but the production control is controlled because a wiring abnormality has occurred in the command line. The unit 130m is no longer able to receive the symbol confirmation command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 60(d), the temporary stop of the effect pattern 70a continues, and the starting port lamp 75 maintains the blue lighting.

If the next first special symbol starts to be displayed while the wiring abnormality of the command line is not resolved, a fluctuation start command (special symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is sent from the main control board 110. ), and the special symbol storage designation command indicating that the first pending number has changed from "3 to 2", the production control unit 130m becomes unable to receive.

Therefore, the first pending number (here, "3") stored (understood) by the production control section 130m is higher than the first held number (here, "2") stored (understood) by the main control section 110m. ) will be more common. That is, in a state where the first pending memory in which the expectation of jackpot was suggested by the look-ahead presentation remains, the first pending number stored (understood) by the main control unit 110m and the performance control unit 130m deviates by one. It turns out.

Here, it is assumed that a wiring abnormality occurs in the command line connecting the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 due to a half-plugged connector or a disconnection before the first special symbol variation time elapses.

Then, when the variation time of the first special symbol has elapsed and the production control unit 130m receives a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main control board 110, the icon display area 70E is displayed as shown in FIG. 60(e). The displayed white icon TI is erased by 10 frames of animation, and the three temporarily stopped performance symbols 70a are permanently stopped. In other words, the performance symbol that was supposed to come to a full stop in the previous fluctuating performance comes to a regular stop as a result of the fluctuating performance that was not executed.

After that, a fluctuation start command (special symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) transmitted from the main control board 110, and a special symbol storage designation command indicating that the first pending number has changed from "2 to 1" When the performance control unit 130m receives this, as shown in FIG. 60(f), a variable performance (preliminary variation) based on the normal variable performance pattern is started.

Specifically, in the first image display device 70, the last one of the three pending icons displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C, that is, the first pending number "2", The remaining white icons and blue icons after the large surplus reserved icons are instantly erased by one frame of non-animation, and the second-to-last white icon is corrected and changed to a blue icon by one frame of non-animation. is shifted and displayed toward the icon display area 70E, and the first white icon is displayed as the icon TI.

In addition, the three performance symbols 70a start varying display in sequence, and with the starting port lamp 75 maintaining blue lighting, a countdown image RG indicating one remaining time is displayed and the countdown performance is executed.

Thereafter, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the countdown image RG is erased, as shown in FIG. The three performance symbols 70a temporarily stop in a loss mode of "561".

Then, when the effect control unit 130m receives the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main control board 110, the white icon TI displayed in the icon display area 70E is erased and temporarily displayed as shown in FIG. 61(i). The three performance symbols 70a that have been stopped are finally stopped.

Thereafter, a fluctuation start command (special symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) transmitted from the main control board 110, and a special symbol storage designation command indicating that the first pending number has changed from "1 to 0" When the performance control unit 130m receives this, as shown in FIG. performance pattern) is started.

Specifically, in the first image display device 70, one blue icon HI displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C is shifted and displayed toward the icon display area 70E, and the icon is displayed in the normal change pattern. A change effect is executed and the icon changes from a blue icon to a red icon, and accordingly, the starting port lamp 75 changes from lighting in blue to lighting in red. Further, the three performance symbols 70a start to be displayed in a sequential manner, and a countdown image RG indicating 0 times remaining is displayed to execute the countdown performance.

After that, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the countdown image RG is erased, as shown in FIG. 61(k), and when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the variable effect, the normal reach effect starts, as shown in FIG. 61(l). be done. Specifically, the left and right performance symbols 70a temporarily stop at "5", and the middle performance symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner at a low speed. After that, the SP reach performance is executed from the development performance, and the performance pattern 70a on the left center right is temporarily stopped in the jackpot mode of "555", and then the main stop is made.

Note that in the state of FIG. 60(d), the first reservation number stored (understood) by the production control section 130m is greater than the first reservation number (for example, "1") stored by the main control section 110m. If there are two more numbers (for example, "3"), the transition will be in the order of FIG. 60(d) → FIG. 61(j) → FIG. 61(k) → FIG. 61(l).

Specifically, the last two of the three pending icons displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C, that is, the remaining pending icons that are larger than the first pending number "1" are 1. The first white icon is erased in an instant by a frame of non-animation, and after the first white icon is corrected and changed to a red icon by one frame of non-animation, this red icon is shifted toward the icon display area 70E and the icon is displayed. It will be displayed as TI.

(Example 2 of performance when the performance control unit cannot receive commands during pre-reading performance)
With reference to FIG. 62, a second performance example will be described in which the performance control unit cannot receive commands during the look-ahead performance (countdown performance, icon change performance, lamp lighting performance).

First, as the first pending number stored (understood) by the main control unit 110m and the production control unit 130m is both “4” and decreases to “3”, the variable display of the first special symbol starts. shall be carried out.

At this time, a fluctuation start command (special symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) transmitted from the main control board 110, and a special symbol storage designation indicating that the first pending number has changed from "4 to 3" When the production control unit 130m receives the command, as shown in FIG. 62(a), a variation production (preliminary variation) based on a normal variation production pattern is started.

Specifically, in the first image display device 70, the four pending icons HI displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C are shifted and displayed toward the icon display area 70E, and the first one is displayed as the icon. Displayed as TI.

Further, regarding the penultimate hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C, the hold icon change effect according to the normal change pattern is executed and changes from a white icon to a blue icon, and accordingly, the start gate lamp 75 lights up in blue and the lamp light emission effect starts. In addition, the three performance symbols 70a start varying display in sequence, and a countdown image RG indicating two remaining times is displayed to execute the countdown performance.

Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the countdown image RG is erased, as shown in FIG. 62(b). Further, when a game ball enters the first starting port 45, a white icon is additionally displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C by an animation of 20 frames. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the variable performance, the three performance symbols 70a on the left-center right temporarily stop in a losing state of "265", as shown in FIG. 62(c).

Here, it is assumed that a wiring abnormality occurs in the command line connecting the main control board 110 and the production control board 130 due to a connector being half inserted or a disconnection.

After that, when the temporary stop period of the production pattern 70a has elapsed, a symbol confirmation command for permanently stopping the production pattern 70a is sent from the main control board 110, but the production control is controlled because a wiring abnormality has occurred in the command line. The unit 130m is no longer able to receive the symbol confirmation command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 62(d), the temporary stop of the effect pattern 70a continues, and the starting port lamp 75 maintains the blue lighting.

If the next first special symbol starts to be displayed while the wiring abnormality of the command line is not resolved, a fluctuation start command (special symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) is sent from the main control board 110. ), the special symbol storage designation command indicating that the first pending number has changed from "4 to 3", and the symbol confirmation command can no longer be received by the production control unit 130m.

Furthermore, due to the elapse of the variable display time of the first special symbol, the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main control unit 110m cannot be received, and the variable display of the next first special symbol (the expectation of jackpot is suggested by the look-ahead effect). When the fluctuation display corresponding to the first reservation memory is started, the fluctuation start command (special symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) transmitted from the main control board 110 and the first reservation number are " The production control unit 130m is no longer able to receive the special symbol storage designation command indicating that the change has changed from 3 to 2.

Therefore, the first pending number (here, "4") stored (understood) by the production control section 130m is higher than the first held number (here, "2") stored (understood) by the main control section 110m. ) will be more common. That is, in a state where the first pending memory in which the expectation level of jackpot was suggested by the look-ahead presentation does not remain, the first pending number that both parties remember (understand) will deviate by two.

Here, it is assumed that a wiring abnormality occurs in the command line connecting the main control board 110 and the performance control board 130 due to a half-plugged connector or a disconnection before the first special symbol variation time elapses.

Then, when the variation time of the first special symbol has elapsed and the production control unit 130m receives a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main control board 110, the icon display area 70E is displayed as shown in FIG. 62(e). The displayed white icon TI is erased by 10 frames of animation, and the three temporarily stopped performance symbols 70a are permanently stopped. In other words, the performance symbol that was supposed to be stopped in the last fluctuating performance is brought to a final stop as a result of the unexecuted fluctuating performance.

After that, a fluctuation start command (special symbol designation command, special symbol fluctuation pattern designation command) transmitted from the main control board 110, and a special symbol storage designation command indicating that the first pending number has changed from "2 to 1" When the effect control unit 130m receives this, a variable effect (preliminary variation) based on the normal variable effect pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 62(f).

Specifically, in the first image display device 70, the last two of the four pending icons displayed in the first pending icon display area 70C, that is, the first pending number "2", The large surplus reserved icons are instantly erased by one frame of non-animation, the remaining two white icons are shifted and displayed toward the icon display area 70E, and the first white icon is displayed as the icon TI. Ru.

In addition, the three performance symbols 70a start to fluctuate display in sequence, but since the first pending memory in which the expectation of jackpot was suggested by the pre-read performance is gone, the starting port lamp 75 goes out and the lamp light emission performance ends. The countdown effect ends without displaying the countdown image RG.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, during the period in which the performance control unit 130m cannot receive commands, the first pending memory in which the expectation level of jackpot was suggested by the look-ahead performance is not digested (fluctuating display of special symbols is executed). In this case, the continuation of the prefetch effect that was in progress is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the player's discomfort due to the fact that there is a variable performance that is not executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, during a period when the performance control unit 130m cannot receive commands, when the first pending memory in which the expectation level of jackpot is suggested by the look-ahead performance is digested (fluctuating display of special symbols is executed), is designed to end the prefetch effect that is currently being executed. Therefore, a false pre-read effect will not be executed in subsequent variable effects, and it is possible to suppress the reliability of the pre-read effect and the trust in the gaming machine from decreasing.

Further, according to the present embodiment, during the period when the production control unit 130m cannot receive commands, the number of reservations stored in the main control unit 110m and the number of reservations stored in the production control unit 130m deviate, If the number of reservations (displayed number of reservation icons) stored in the production control unit 130m becomes excessive than the original number, the surplus number of reservation icons displayed in the reservation icon display area The icon is erased without being shifted and displayed toward the icon display area. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort caused to the player due to the decrease in the number of pending icons, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when erasing the surplus pending icons displayed in the pending icon display area, the time required for erasing the icons displayed in the icon display area (10 frames) The surplus pending icons are deleted in a shorter time (one frame) than the previous one. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to notice that the number of displayed pending icons has been corrected, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

In addition, during the period in which the production control unit 130m cannot receive commands, regardless of whether the first pending memory in which the expectation level of jackpot was suggested by the look-ahead production has been digested, in at least one variable production to be executed thereafter. , the continuation of the prefetch effect may be executed. In this way, it is possible to reduce the player's sense of discomfort due to the pre-read performance being terminated midway, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, when continuing the pre-reading effect, a lamp lighting effect may be executed without performing the icon change effect or the countdown effect. In this way, the pre-read effect is not continued on the image display device that has performed the corrected display of the number of reservations, so it is possible to prevent the player from feeling extremely uncomfortable. Furthermore, the number of executions of false pre-read effects can be reduced, and it is possible to suppress the reliability of the pre-read effects and the trust in the gaming machine from decreasing.

In addition, during a period when the performance control unit 130m cannot receive commands, if the first pending memory in which the expectation of jackpot is suggested by the look-ahead performance is exhausted, and then the variable performance is executed after entering the customer waiting state. In this case, the continuation of the look-ahead effect may not be executed in the variable effect. In this way, the player is less likely to feel uncomfortable, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, due to the production control unit 130m not being able to receive commands, there is a difference between the first pending number stored (understood) by the main control unit 110m and the first pending number stored (kept) by the performance control unit 130m. If this occurs, the increase or decrease in the number of pending commands during the period when commands cannot be received will become unknown, so all pre-reading effects that are currently being executed (icon change effects, lamp lighting effects, countdown effects, etc.) should be terminated. It's okay. In this way, a false pre-read effect will not be executed, and it will be possible to suppress the reliability of the pre-read effect and the trust in the gaming machine from decreasing.

In addition, the surplus hold icons displayed in the hold icon display area are deleted without being shifted and displayed, but if the surplus hold icons are left without being deleted, the number of holds increases. By doing this, the remaining pending icons will be overwritten and updated by the pending icons that are displayed cumulatively when the number of pending icons corresponding to the remaining pending icons is reached, and the next time the number of pending icons decreases, they will be shifted and displayed. You may also do so.

(Example of lamp lighting performance when there is a wiring abnormality regarding the starting port lamp)
An example of the lamp light emission effect when there is a wiring abnormality regarding the starting port lamp will be described with reference to FIG. 63.

As shown in FIG. 63(a), when a lamp light emitting effect in which the starting port lamp 75 lights up in blue when there is no wiring abnormality regarding the starting port lamp is executed, a blue light emitting signal is output from the lamp control unit 150. is supplied (input) to the LED driver via the conductive pattern of the production control board 130, and thereafter, the blue light emitting data output from the LED driver is transmitted to the starting gate lamp via the harness connecting the production control board 130 and the starting gate lamp 75. 75 continues to be supplied (input), and the starting port lamp 75 lights up in blue.

Next, as shown in FIG. 63(b), if a wiring abnormality occurs in the harness that connects the production control board 130 and the starting port lamp 75 due to a connector being partially inserted or a disconnection, the blue light output from the LED driver The light emission data is no longer supplied (input) to the starting port lamp 75, the starting port lamp 75 is turned off, and the lamp light emission performance is interrupted.

After that, as shown in FIG. 63(c), if the wiring abnormality due to half-insertion or disconnection of the harness connecting the production control board 130 and the starting port lamp 75 is resolved, the blue light that is continuously output from the LED driver is removed. The light emission data is again supplied (input) to the starting lamp 75, the starting lamp 75 lights up in blue, and the lamp light emission effect is restarted.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, regarding icon change effects and countdown effects, if a wiring abnormality occurs in the command line connecting the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130, even if the wiring abnormality is subsequently resolved, On the other hand, even if a wiring abnormality occurs in the harness connecting the effect control board 130 and the starting port lamp 75, the lamp light emission effect can be restarted once the wiring abnormality is resolved afterwards. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the lamp light emission performance from deteriorating, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Initial operation example when the gaming state is initialized)
An example of the initial operation when the gaming state is initialized will be explained using FIG. 64.

As shown in FIG. 64(a), the three performance symbols 70a are at a standstill on the first image display device 70, and no icons are displayed in the icon display area 70E and the pending icon display area. , and the starting port lamp 75 remains off.

Next, when the power supply to the game machine is stopped by turning off the power switch, the first image display device 70 disappears and the starting port lamp 75, board lamp BL, etc. The light is also turned off.

Thereafter, when the power switch is turned on with the RWM clear operation performed, an initial screen including a character image "Reading" is displayed on the first image display device 70, as shown in FIG. 64(c). At this time, the main control unit 110m performs RWM clear processing to initialize the gaming control state, and then transmits a power-on designation command.

Then, when the production control unit 130m receives the power-on designation command, the initial production pattern “135” is statically displayed as the three production patterns 70a on the first image display device 70, as shown in FIG. 64(d). A standby screen is displayed, and the initial operation (initial operation, initial light emission) of the frame lighting device 10, the movable presentation device 73, and the board lighting device 74 is started. Specifically, the first movable member 73a moves from the standby position to the production position, and the first movable member 73a, the starting port lamp 75, and the board lamp BL are activated in the order in which they can emit light at the time of icon change production (blue → green → red). The lights turn on in the reverse order of red, green, blue, red, etc.

Thereafter, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the first movable member 73a moves from the presentation position to the standby position, and the initial operation ends, as shown in FIG. 64(e). At this time, the first movable member 73a, the starting port lamp 75, and the panel lamp BL maintain lighting in the order of red → green → blue → red, and so on.

Then, when the initial light emission period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 64(f), the first movable member 73a, the starting port lamp 75, and the panel lamp BL are turned off, and the initial light emission ends.

In addition, even in the case of power restoration in which the control state of the game is restored by turning on the power switch without performing a setting change operation or RWM clear operation, when a power restoration designation command is received from the main control board 110, the frame The initial operation (initial operation, initial light emission) of the lighting device 10, the movable presentation device 73, and the board lighting device 74 is started, and the first movable member 73a, the starting port lamp 75, and the board lamp BL are set as icons. The lights are turned on in the order of red → green → blue → red, which is the reverse order of the light emission order (blue → green → red) during the change effect.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the starting port lamp 75 lights up (lights up) in the general order when expressing the three primary colors of RGB (red → green → blue) at the time of initial light emission. During the performance, it is possible to light up (light up) the colors in the reverse order of RGB, depending on the expected level of jackpot (blue → green → red). Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish between the initial light emission and the lamp light emission effect, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the case of power restoration, the starting port lamp 75 does not light up (lights up) in the order of colors (blue → green → red) depending on the expectation of jackpot, but instead lights up (lights up) the starting lamp 75 in the order of colors (blue → green → red), but alternately lights up any two colors of RGB. It may be turned on, or it may be turned on (light emitted) in a single color, or it may be turned on (light emitted) in a color other than RGB, such as white or yellow.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the lamp light emission performance, the light emitting mode of the prize opening lamp 75 is changed according to the change in the display mode of the icon in the icon change production, but the prize opening lamp 75 is changed independently of the icon change production. 75 change scenario may be determined, and the light emitting mode of the prize opening lamp 75 may be changed in accordance with the change scenario.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the light emitting mode of the prize opening lamp 75 is changed in accordance with the pending icon change effect and the change in the display mode of the icon in the icon change effect in the lamp light emission effect. The light emitting mode of the winning a prize opening lamp 75 may be changed in accordance with a change in the display mode of the icon, and the light emitting mode of the winning a prize opening lamp 75 may not be changed in accordance with a change in the display mode of the icon in the pending icon change performance. You can also do the opposite.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the light emitting effect at the time of winning is performed using the top lamp 10b of the frame lighting device 10, but the light emitting effect at the time of winning is performed using a specific lamp of the board lighting device 74. It's okay.

(Contents of the invention described in this embodiment)
Here, in conventional gaming machines, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired based on the winning of the game medium in the starting area, and the Gaming machines that execute game effects are common. In such gaming machines, the display means displays pending information corresponding to each piece of judgment information that has not yet been determined, and also displays pending information that has started a game performance as execution information. There were some that suggested the possibility of a jackpot game being executed by changing the display mode of information (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-118109). However, the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document has a problem in that the game is not very interesting.

As a first configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ) and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), and the effect control means causes a display means to display suspension information (a suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed. At the same time, an information display (icon display) that displays the pending information that started the game performance as execution information (the icon), and a normal display mode (white icon) for displaying the execution information, a mode different from the normal display mode. 1 special display mode (special icon) or a second special display mode (specific icon) that is different from both the normal display mode and the first special display mode to determine the possibility that the special game will be executed. In response to the suggested execution information presentation (icon change presentation) and displaying the execution information in the first special display mode, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in a first special light emission mode, and the execution information is displayed in the second special display mode. It is possible to perform a light emission effect (lamp light emission effect) in which the light emitting means emits light in a second special light emission mode in response to the display in the special display mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a second configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ), and a light emitting means (starting port lamp 75) provided at a position corresponding to the starting region, and the effect control means is configured to display pending information (pending information) corresponding to each piece of the judgment information for which the judgment has not yet been performed. an information display (icon display) that causes a display means to display an icon) and display the pending information that has started the game production as execution information (the icon); and a normal display mode (white icon) for displaying the execution information. The special display mode is displayed in either a first special display mode (special icon) different from the normal display mode, or a second special display mode (specific icon) different from both the normal display mode and the first special display mode. causing the light emitting means to emit light in a first special light emitting mode in response to an execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that a game will be executed and displaying the execution information in the first special display mode; and a light-emission effect (lamp light-emission effect) in which the light-emitting means is caused to emit light in a second special light-emission mode in response to displaying the execution information in the second special display mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a third configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ), an object (lens member 75a) having a model motif of the game machine, and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), and the object is provided at a position corresponding to the starting area. and the performance control means causes the display means to display suspension information (suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed, and displays the suspension information that has started the game performance on the execution information (the relevant information display (icon display) to be displayed as an icon), and the execution information is displayed in a normal display mode (white icon), a first special display mode (special icon) different from the normal display mode, or the above-mentioned normal display mode. An execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying it in one of a second special display mode (specific icon) that is different from the first special display mode; In response to displaying the execution information in the first special display mode, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in a first special light emission mode, and in response to displaying the execution information in the second special display mode, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in a first special display mode. 2. It is possible to perform a light emission effect (lamp light emission effect) in which light is emitted in a special light emission mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player, the first starting area (first starting port 45) or the first starting area an acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winning of a game medium in a second starting area (second starting port 47) different from the area; A determining means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute a special game, a storage means (main control board 110) that stores the determination information on which the determination has not been performed, and The performance control means includes a performance control means (performance control board 130) that executes a game performance (variable performance), and a light emitting means (starting port lamp 75) provided at a position corresponding to the first starting area. , an information display that displays on a display means suspension information (suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed, and displays the suspension information that has started the game performance as execution information (the icon); (icon display), and the execution information is displayed in a normal display mode (white icon), a first special display mode (special icon) different from the normal display mode, or different from both the normal display mode and the first special display mode. an execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying the execution information in one of the second special display modes (specific icons), and displaying the execution information in the first special display mode. In response to displaying the execution information, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in a first special light emitting mode, and in response to displaying the execution information in the second special display mode, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in a second special light emitting mode. A light emitting effect (lamp light emitting effect) can be executed, and the execution information displayed in the special display mode is based on winning in the first starting area; Regardless of whether it is based on winning a prize or not, the light emitting effect is executed by the light emitting means. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fifth configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ) and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), and the effect control means causes a display means to display suspension information (a suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed. At the same time, an information display (icon display) that displays the pending information that started the game performance as execution information (the icon), and a normal display mode (white icon) for displaying the execution information, a mode different from the normal display mode. 1 special display mode (special icon) or a second special display mode (specific icon) that is different from both the normal display mode and the first special display mode to determine the possibility that the special game will be executed. A suggestive execution information presentation (icon change presentation), a suggestion presentation (action presentation by a character) that suggests the possibility that the execution information may be displayed in a special display mode, and a display of the execution information in the first special display mode. In response to displaying the execution information in the second special display mode, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in a second special light emission mode in response to displaying the execution information in the second special display mode. (lamp light emission effect), and the suggestion effect can be executed continuously for a predetermined period even after the light emitting means emits light in the first special light emission mode or the second special light emission mode. be. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a sixth configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ) and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), and the effect control means causes a display means to display suspension information (a suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed. In addition, an information display (icon display) that displays the pending information that started the game performance as execution information (the icon), and the execution information is displayed in a normal display mode (white icon) or different from the normal display mode. Execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying it in one of the special display modes (special icon, specific icon), and displaying the execution information in the special display mode. A light emitting effect (lamp light emitting effect) in which the light emitting means emits light in a special light emitting mode in response to the game effect being terminated, and before the execution information is deleted in response to the end of the game effect. Then, the light emitting effect can be ended. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a seventh configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ), and a light emitting means (starting port lamp 75) provided at a position corresponding to the starting region, and the effect control means is configured to display pending information (pending information) corresponding to each piece of the judgment information for which the judgment has not yet been performed. an information display (icon display) that causes a display means to display an icon) and display the pending information that has started the game production as execution information (the icon); and a normal display mode (white icon) for displaying the execution information. or an execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying it in a special display mode (special icon, specific icon) different from the normal display mode; A light emitting effect (lamp light emitting effect) in which the light emitting means emits light in a special light emitting mode in response to displaying information in the special display mode can be performed, and in response to the end of the game effect, The light emitting effect can be finished before the execution information is deleted. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As an eighth configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute special games (big winning games, small winning games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 45, second starting port 47) acquisition means (main control board 110) for acquiring determination information (special figure determination information) based on the winning of game media; and determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. (main control board 110), a storage means (main control board 110) that stores the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (main control board 110) that executes a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. a production control board 130), an object (lens member 75a) with a model motif in the gaming machine, and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), the object and the light emitting means corresponding to the starting area. The performance control means causes the display means to display suspension information (suspension icon) corresponding to each of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed, and displays the suspension information that has started the game performance. Information display (icon display) to be displayed as execution information (the relevant icon), and whether the execution information is displayed in a normal display mode (white icon) or a special display mode different from the normal display mode (special icon, specific icon). an execution information display (icon change display) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying the execution information in the special display mode; A light emitting effect (lamp light emitting effect) in which light is emitted in a different manner can be executed, and the light emitting effect can be completed before the execution information is erased in response to the end of the game effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a ninth configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player, the first starting area (first starting port 45) or the first starting area an acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winning of a game medium in a second starting area (second starting port 47) different from the area; A determining means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute a special game, a storage means (main control board 110) that stores the determination information on which the determination has not been performed, and The performance control means includes a performance control means (performance control board 130) that executes a game performance (variable performance), and a light emitting means (starting port lamp 75) provided at a position corresponding to the first starting area. , an information display that displays on a display means suspension information (suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed, and displays the suspension information that has started the game performance as execution information (the icon); The special game is executed by displaying (icon display) and the execution information in either a normal display mode (white icon) or a special display mode (special icon, specific icon) that is different from the normal display mode. an execution information production (icon change production) that suggests the possibility that the execution information will be displayed in the special display mode; and a light emission production (lamp light emission production) that causes the light emitting means to emit light in a special light emission mode in response to displaying the execution information in the special display mode. and the execution information displayed in the special display mode is based on winning in the first starting area, and when it is based on winning in the second starting area. In either case, it is possible to execute the light emitting effect with the light emitting means and to end the light emitting effect before the execution information is erased in response to the end of the game effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A tenth configuration for solving the above problem is that in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ) and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), and the effect control means causes a display means to display suspension information (a suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed. In addition, an information display (icon display) that displays the pending information that started the game performance as execution information (the icon), and the execution information is displayed in a normal display mode (white icon) or different from the normal display mode. Execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying it in one of the special display modes (special icon, specific icon); and the execution information is displayed in the special display mode. a suggestive effect (action effect by a character) that suggests the possibility of , the suggested effect can be executed continuously for a predetermined period even after the light emitting means emits light in the special light emission mode, and the execution information is executed in response to the end of the game effect. It is possible to end the light emitting effect before the light is erased. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As an eleventh configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ) and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), and the effect control means causes a display means to display suspension information (a suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed. In addition, an information display (icon display) that displays the pending information that started the game performance as execution information (the icon), and the execution information is displayed in a normal display mode (white icon) or different from the normal display mode. Execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying it in one of the special display modes (special icon, specific icon), and displaying the execution information in the special display mode. A light emitting effect (lamp light emitting effect) in which the light emitting means emits light in a special light emitting mode in response to the game effect can be executed, and the effect executed during the game effect is expected to involve the execution of the special game. and includes a specific effect (SPSP reach, etc.) in which the execution information is hidden, and if the specific effect is executed while the light emitting effect is being executed, the light emitting effect continues even during the execution of the specific effect. It is possible to do this by Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a twelfth configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ), and a light emitting means (starting port lamp 75) provided at a position corresponding to the starting region, and the effect control means is configured to display pending information (pending information) corresponding to each piece of the judgment information for which the judgment has not yet been performed. an information display (icon display) that causes a display means to display an icon) and display the pending information that has started the game production as execution information (the icon); and a normal display mode (white icon) for displaying the execution information. or an execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying it in a special display mode (special icon, specific icon) different from the normal display mode; A light emitting effect (lamp light emitting effect) in which the light emitting means emits light in a special light emitting mode in response to displaying information in the special display mode can be performed, and the effect executed during the game effect includes the following: , includes a specific effect (SPSP reach, etc.) in which the execution information is hidden while making the user expect to execute the special game, and if the specific effect is executed during the execution of the light emitting effect, the execution of the specific effect; Even in the middle of the day, the light emitting effect can be continuously executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A thirteenth configuration for solving the above problem is that in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ), an object (lens member 75a) having a model motif of the game machine, and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), the object and the light emitting means being provided at a position corresponding to the starting area. and the performance control means causes the display means to display suspension information (suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed, and displays the suspension information that has started the game performance on the execution information (the relevant (icon display) and the execution information are displayed in either a normal display mode (white icon) or a special display mode (special icon, specific icon) different from the normal display mode. an execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed; and in response to displaying the execution information in the special display mode, causing the light emitting means to emit light in a special light emission mode. A light-emitting effect (lamp light-emitting effect) can be executed, and the effect executed during the game effect may include a specific effect (SPSP Reach) in which the execution information is hidden while making the user expect to execute the special game. etc.), and when the specific effect is executed while the light emitting effect is being executed, the light emitting effect can be continuously executed even during the execution of the specific effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fourteenth configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player, the first starting area (first starting port 45) or the first starting area an acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winning of a game medium in a second starting area (second starting port 47) different from the area; A determining means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute a special game, a storage means (main control board 110) that stores the determination information on which the determination has not been performed, and The performance control means includes a performance control means (performance control board 130) that executes a game performance (variable performance), and a light emitting means (starting port lamp 75) provided at a position corresponding to the first starting area. , an information display that displays on a display means suspension information (suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed, and displays the suspension information that has started the game performance as execution information (the icon); The special game is executed by displaying (icon display) and the execution information in either a normal display mode (white icon) or a special display mode (special icon, specific icon) that is different from the normal display mode. an execution information production (icon change production) that suggests the possibility that the execution information will be displayed in the special display mode; and a light emission production (lamp light emission production) that causes the light emitting means to emit light in a special light emission mode in response to displaying the execution information in the special display mode. and the execution information displayed in the special display mode is based on winning in the first starting area, and when it is based on winning in the second starting area. In either case, the light emitting effect is executed by the light emitting means, and the effect executed during the game effect is a specific effect in which the execution of the special game is expected and the execution information is hidden. (SPSP reach, etc.), and when the specific effect is executed during the execution of the light emission effect, the light emission effect can be continuously executed even during the execution of the specific effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A fifteenth configuration for solving the above problem is that in a gaming machine that can execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ) and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), and the effect control means causes a display means to display suspension information (a suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed. In addition, an information display (icon display) that displays the pending information that started the game performance as execution information (the icon), and the execution information is displayed in a normal display mode (white icon) or different from the normal display mode. Execution information production (icon change production) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying it in one of the special display modes (special icon, specific icon); icon, specific icon) to cause the light-emitting means to emit light in a special light-emitting mode in response to a suggestive effect (action effect by a character) indicating the possibility of displaying the execution information in the special display mode. A light emission effect (lamp light emission effect) can be executed, and the suggestion effect can be executed continuously for a predetermined period even after the light emitting means emits light in the special light emission mode, and the suggestion effect can be executed during the game effect. The performance includes a specific performance (SPSP reach, etc.) in which the execution information is hidden while making the user expect to execute the special game, and when the specific performance is executed during the execution of the light emission performance, The light emitting effect can be continuously performed even while the specific effect is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A sixteenth configuration for solving the above problem is that in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ) and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), and the effect control means causes a display means to display suspension information (a suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed. The special game is performed by displaying information (icon display) and the pending information in either a normal display mode (white icon) or a special display mode (special icon, specific icon) different from the normal display mode. A pending information display (icon change display) that suggests the possibility that the pending information will be executed; and a light emitting display (lamp light emission) that causes the light emitting means to emit light in a special display mode in response to displaying the pending information in the special display mode. The performance executed during the game performance includes a specific performance (SP reach, SPSP reach, etc.) in which the execution of the special game is expected and the pending information is hidden. and, during the execution of the light emitting effect, if the specific effect is executed in the game effect corresponding to the pending information displayed earlier than the pending information that triggered the execution of the light emitting effect, the specific effect is executed. The light emitting effect is not executed while the specific effect is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A seventeenth configuration for solving the above problem is that in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ), and a light emitting means (starting port lamp 75) provided at a position corresponding to the starting region, and the effect control means is configured to display pending information (pending information) corresponding to each piece of the judgment information for which the judgment has not yet been performed. information display (icon display) in which an icon) is displayed on a display means, and the pending information is displayed in either a normal display mode (white icon) or a special display mode different from the normal display mode (special icon, specific icon). a pending information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying the pending information; and a special lighting mode for the light emitting means in response to displaying the pending information in the special display mode. A light emitting effect (lamp light emitting effect) in which light is emitted can be executed, and the effect executed during the game effect includes a specific effect in which the execution of the special game is expected and the pending information is hidden. (SP reach, SPSP reach, etc.), and during the execution of the light emitting effect, the specified in the game effect corresponding to the pending information displayed earlier than the held information that triggered the execution of the light emitting effect. When a performance is executed, the light emitting performance is not performed while the specific performance is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As an eighteenth configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ), an object (lens member 75a) having a model motif of the game machine, and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), the object and the light emitting means being provided at a position corresponding to the starting area. and the effect control means displays an information display (icon display) for displaying on a display means pending information (pending icon) corresponding to each piece of the judgment information for which the judgment has not been performed, and displaying the pending information in a normal display mode. (white icon), or a special display mode (special icon, specific icon) different from the normal display mode (special icon, specific icon), pending information production (icon change production) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed. ), and a light emission effect (lamp light emission effect) in which the light emitting means emits light in a special light emission mode in response to displaying the pending information in the special display mode, and is executed during the game presentation. The effects include specific effects (SP reach, SPSP reach, etc.) in which the execution of the special game is expected and the pending information is hidden, and during the execution of the light emission effect, the execution of the light emission effect is When the specific performance is executed in the game performance corresponding to the suspension information displayed before the suspension information that is the trigger, the light emitting performance is not executed during the execution of the specific performance. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A nineteenth configuration for solving the above problem is that in a gaming machine that can execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ) and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), and the effect control means causes a display means to display suspension information (a suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed. The special game is performed by displaying information (icon display) and the pending information in either a normal display mode (white icon) or a special display mode (special icon, specific icon) different from the normal display mode. a pending information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the pending information will be executed; a suggestive presentation (action presentation by a character) that suggests the possibility that the pending information will be displayed in the special display mode; A light emitting effect (lamp light emitting effect) in which the light emitting means is caused to emit light in a special light emitting mode in response to displaying in the special display mode can be executed, and the suggesting effect is such that the light emitting means emits light in the special light emitting mode. The performance can continue to be executed for a predetermined period even after the light is emitted, and the performance executed during the game performance includes a specific performance (SP) in which the execution of the special game is expected and the pending information is hidden. During the execution of the light emitting effect, the specific effect is executed in the game effect corresponding to the pending information displayed earlier than the pending information that triggered the execution of the light emitting effect. If executed, the light emitting effect is not executed while the specific effect is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A twentieth configuration for solving the above problem is that in a gaming machine that can execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ) and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), and the effect control means causes a display means to display suspension information (a suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed. In addition, an information display (icon display) that displays the pending information that started the game performance as execution information (the icon), and the execution information is displayed in a normal display mode (white icon) or different from the normal display mode. Execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying it in one of the special display modes (special icon, specific icon), and displaying the execution information in the special display mode. It is possible to perform a light-emission effect (lamp light-emission effect) in which the light-emitting means emits light in a special light-emission mode in response to the game being played, and a notification effect (decision success effect, etc.) that suggests that the special game will be executed. If the notification effect is executed as the game effect during the execution of the light emission effect, the light emission effect can be continued for a predetermined period even after the execution of the notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A twenty-first configuration for solving the above problem is that in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ), and a light emitting means (starting port lamp 75) provided at a position corresponding to the starting region, and the effect control means is configured to display pending information (pending information) corresponding to each piece of the judgment information for which the judgment has not yet been performed. an information display (icon display) that causes a display means to display an icon) and display the pending information that has started the game production as execution information (the icon); and a normal display mode (white icon) for displaying the execution information. or an execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying it in a special display mode (special icon, specific icon) different from the normal display mode; A light-emission effect (lamp light-emission effect) in which the light-emitting means is caused to emit light in a special light-emission mode in response to displaying information in the special display mode, and a notification effect (successful decision effect) suggesting that the special game will be executed. etc.), and when the notification effect is executed as the game effect while the light emission effect is being executed, the light emission effect can be continuously executed for a predetermined period even after the execution of the notification effect. be. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A twenty-second configuration for solving the above problem is that in a gaming machine that can execute special games (jackpot games) that are advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ), an object (lens member 75a) having a model motif of the game machine, and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), the object and the light emitting means being provided at a position corresponding to the starting area. and the performance control means causes the display means to display suspension information (suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed, and displays the suspension information that has started the game performance on the execution information (the relevant (icon display) and the execution information are displayed in either a normal display mode (white icon) or a special display mode (special icon, specific icon) different from the normal display mode. an execution information presentation (icon change presentation) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed; and in response to displaying the execution information in the special display mode, causing the light emitting means to emit light in a special light emission mode. It is possible to execute a light emission effect (lamp light emission effect) and a notification effect suggesting that the special game is to be executed (a decision success effect, etc.), and the notification effect is executed as the game effect while the light emission effect is being executed. When executed, the light emitting effect can be continued for a predetermined period even after the notification effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a twenty-third configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine that can execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player, the starting area (first starting port 45, second starting port 47) is Acquisition means (main control board 110) that acquires determination information (special figure determination information) based on winnings of game media, and determination means (main control board 110) that determines whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. 110), a storage means (main control board 110) for storing the judgment information on which the judgment has not been performed, and a performance control means (performance control board 130) for executing a game performance (variable performance) according to the result of the determination. ) and a predetermined light emitting means (starting port lamp 75), and the effect control means causes a display means to display suspension information (a suspension icon) corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed. In addition, an information display (icon display) that displays the pending information that started the game performance as execution information (the icon), and the execution information is displayed in a normal display mode (white icon) or different from the normal display mode. Execution information production (icon change production) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying it in one of the special display modes (special icon, specific icon); icon, specific icon) to cause the light-emitting means to emit light in a special light-emitting mode in response to a suggestive effect (action effect by a character) indicating the possibility of displaying the execution information in the special display mode. It is possible to execute a light emission effect (lamp light emission effect) and an information effect suggesting that the special game will be executed (decision success effect, etc.), and the suggestion effect is when the light emitting means is in the special light emission mode. It is possible to continue to execute the light emission effect for a predetermined period even after the light emission, and if the notification effect is executed as the game effect while the light emission effect is being executed, the light emission effect continues for a predetermined period even after the execution of the notification effect. It is possible to do this by Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game changes depending on the type of jackpot game (jackpot special symbol) and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot, but the game state after the end of the jackpot game changes. The gaming machine may be configured to shift to a high-accuracy time-saving gaming state after the game ends, and to shift to a low-accuracy non-time-saving gaming state or a low-accuracy time-saving gaming state after a predetermined number of variable displays have been performed. In this case, the number of fluctuation displays executed in the high probability time saving gaming state may be the same regardless of the setting value, or the variation display for each setting value may be changed so that the continuation rate of the high probability time saving gaming state is the same. The number of times of display may be set.

In addition, after all the jackpot games are finished, the game is moved to a high probability game state, and if the player wins the falling lottery that is executed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation display in the high probability game state, the high probability game state is ended and the normal It is also possible to use a gaming machine that returns to a gaming state.

In addition, when a game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the big winning opening in a specific round game of a jackpot game, the game ball is transferred to a high-accuracy time-saving gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and the game ball passes through the specific area. If not, the gaming machine may be configured to shift to a low-probability time-saving gaming state after the end of 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 simultaneously (in parallel), and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority. However, a gaming machine may be used in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed simultaneously (in parallel).

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and winning symbols are stopped and displayed on the active line by playing a game using medals (gaming media) as gaming value (providing conditions are met). In addition, it can also be used in a reel-type gaming machine (so-called slot machine) that can award a predetermined amount of prize medals to a player. Furthermore, it can also be used in a jankyu game machine or an arranged ball game machine.

Further, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should be considered not to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes within the meaning and range equivalent to the claims are included.

1 Game machine 5 Game board 44 General figure gate 45 First starting port 47 Second starting port 50 First big winning hole 53 Second big winning hole 70 First image display device 71 Second image display device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
120 Payout control board 130 Production control board 130a Sub CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a main control means for controlling the progress of a game, and a performance control means for controlling a performance according to a signal from the main control means,
The main control means is
an acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on winning of the game medium in the starting area;
determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game based on the determination information;
storage means for storing the determination information for which the determination has not yet been performed as a pending memory;
A variable display execution means for executing a variable display of symbols based on the determination result of the determination means,
The performance control means is
a variable performance that displays the performance symbols in a variable manner according to the result of the determination;
information display for displaying pending information corresponding to each piece of the determination information for which the determination has not been performed;
a pending information presentation that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed by displaying the pending information in a special display mode different from a normal display mode;
It is possible to perform a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the pending information is displayed in the special display mode,
The above-mentioned suggestive performance is
Starts from a predetermined period before the hold information is displayed in the special display mode,
Even after the hold information is displayed in the special display mode, it can continue for a predetermined period,
It is possible to perform a normal update display in which each of the pending information is shifted and displayed in accordance with the decrease in the pending memory, and the display is decreased by one;
When a signal is received at the start of the variable display of the symbols in which the pending memory becomes the predetermined number while displaying the specific number of pending information that is three more than the predetermined number;
A specific update effect can be performed in which the pending information corresponding to the predetermined number is shifted and displayed to reduce the display to the predetermined number without shifting and displaying the pending information corresponding to the specific number. Game machine.