JP7045709B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is improved by displaying a decorative pattern in the variable effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-33530

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is still room for improvement in the variable production in order to improve the interest of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming in view of the above-mentioned problems.

The gaming machine of the present invention is a special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, and a specific game more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state after the special game is completed. A specific game state control means that can be controlled to a game state, and a first symbol string, a second symbol string, and a third symbol string in which a plurality of effect symbols are arranged when the special game determination is performed are predetermined modes. In addition to displaying the effect in a variable manner, a small effect symbol different from the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then the effect symbol and the small effect symbol are stopped and displayed in a manner showing the determination result of the special game determination. In a game machine including a control means, the special game includes a first special game in which a round game is executed a first time, a second special game in which a round game is executed a second time more than the first time, and a second special game. The effect control means can perform a reach effect in the variation effect, and in the predetermined embodiment, in any of the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol sequence. Also, in the first aspect in which the plurality of effect symbols are in a normal arrangement, and in one of the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol sequence, the plurality of effect symbols are There is a second aspect, which is a special arrangement different from the usual arrangement, and the variable display of the symbol string according to the second aspect can be executed after the variable display of the symbol string according to the first aspect. In the variation effect, when the second aspect is used, the expectation that the special game is executed is higher than when the first aspect is used without using the second aspect, and the effect symbol is used. The mode of the small effect symbol does not change even if the first aspect and the second aspect change, and in the variation effect, the case where the reach effect is executed using the first aspect and the case where the reach effect is executed. The reach effect may be executed using the second aspect, and when the reach effect is executed using the first aspect, the special game is executed depending on the type of the effect symbol related to the reach effect. When the degree of expectation is different, the plurality of effect symbols include a specific effect symbol, and the first special game is executed, the combination including the specific effect symbol is stopped as an embodiment showing the determination result of performing the special game. On the other hand, when the second special game is executed, it is possible to stop and display the combination including the specific effect symbol as an embodiment showing the determination result of performing the special game, and the specific effect symbol can be displayed. Of the special game using It is possible to suggest the occurrence of a specific effect that is expected to be executed, and when it is determined that the special game is to be performed, the effect symbol is selected from the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol sequence. After the second symbol row is in the reach state, the display is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating that the special game is performed, and the small effect symbol is displayed indicating that the special game is performed without being in the reach state. In the case of executing the first effect of stopping and displaying in the mode, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the display mode indicating that the special game is performed without being in the reach state, and the small effect symbol is displayed in the reach. There is a case where a second effect of stopping and displaying is executed in a display mode indicating that the special game is performed without being in a state, and the first effect is to change from the normal arrangement to the special arrangement. On the other hand, the second effect is characterized in that the special game is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating that the special game is performed without changing from the normal arrangement to the special arrangement .

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

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on an image display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram which shows the electric structure of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot game control table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big prize opening open / close control table for a big hit game. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol in a non-time saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol in a time-saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the pre-determination table of a big hit lottery in a non-time saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the pre-determination table of a big hit lottery in a time saving game state. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a special symbol reservation storage area, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of each storage unit of the special symbol reservation storage area. It is a figure which shows the main processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the type of the command transmitted from the main control board to the effect control board. It is a figure which shows the main processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (1) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis processing (2) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table for a normal game state (effect mode A). It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table for a high probability time saving game state (effect mode B). It is a figure which shows the arrangement change effect pattern determination process in an effect control unit. (A) is a diagram showing an example of an array change effect failure pattern determination table, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of an array change effect success pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the reach pattern pattern determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the reach symbol pattern determination table 1 for a normal game state (effect mode A). It is a figure which shows an example of the reach pattern pattern determination table 2 for a normal game state (effect mode A). It is a figure which shows the state that a variation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that a variation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that a variation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that a variation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that a variation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that a variation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that a variation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that a variation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that a variation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that a variation production is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that a variation production is performed.

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

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the gaming machine Y in the present embodiment.

The gaming machine Y includes an outer frame 1, a gaming board mounting frame 2A rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 1, and a glass frame 2B rotatably supported with respect to the gaming board mounting frame 2A. A game board 3 is provided in which a game area 3A through which the game ball flows down is formed.

The outer frame 1 is fixed to the island equipment of the game store via a fixing member (for example, a nail or a stopper).

The game board mounting frame 2A is detachably connected to the outer frame 1 via the first hinge mechanism portion 7a on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the first hinge mechanism portion 7a as a fulcrum. Has been done. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 2A is rotated with respect to the outer frame 1 like a door, the back surface side of the game board mounting frame 2A is exposed to the front, so that various types provided on the back surface side of the game board mounting frame 2A are provided. It is possible to perform maintenance of the device.

The glass frame 2B is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 2A via the second hinge mechanism portion 7b on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the second hinge mechanism portion 7b as a fulcrum. There is. Therefore, when the glass frame 2B is rotated with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A like a door, the game area 3A of the game board 3 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 2A can be opened and closed.

An opening (window portion) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the upper part of the glass frame 2B, and a transparent member (glass plate, acrylic plate, etc.) is attached so as to close the opening from the rear. The game area 3A can be visually recognized through this opening and the transparent member.

Around the opening of the glass frame 2B, an audio output device 33 composed of a speaker, a frame lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), and inputs for performing operations such as determination operations related to various effects. The effect lever device 39 that functions as a device, the upper plate 50 for storing a plurality of game balls such as the game balls discharged from the game ball payout device 60 (not shown), which will be described later, and the upper plate 50 that cannot fit in the upper plate 50. Is provided with a lower plate 51 for receiving and storing a game ball that has flowed into a predetermined ball flow path (not shown), and a launch operation device 4 that can be operated to launch the game ball.

The audio output device 33 is provided at two locations above the glass frame 2B at intervals, and outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc. to produce sound (music, voice). It has become. Further, a plurality of frame lighting devices 34 are provided around the opening, and the effect of lighting is performed by changing the irradiation direction and emission color of the light of each lamp (LED).

The effect lever device 39 is provided with an effect lever 39A capable of performing an operation such as a determination operation and an effect lever detection switch 39a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation on the effect lever 39A. A person can input predetermined information into the gaming machine Y.

The effect lever 39A can be gripped by the player and is attached so that it can be tilted toward the front (player side), and the effect lever detection switch 39a tilts the effect lever 39A toward the front. To detect.

The bottom surface of the upper plate 50 has a bottom surface of the storage portion 50a (not shown) of the game ball inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the launch operation device 4, and the ball feed solenoid 50b (not shown) is at the end of the downward inclination. (See FIG. 3) is provided. When the game balls stored in the storage portion 50a of the upper plate 50 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 50b, the game balls are sent out one by one toward the game board mounting frame 2A by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 50b.

Further, in the portion on the front side of the center of the upper plate 50, an effect button device 37 and a selection button device 38 that function as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects are provided side by side. There is.

The effect button device 37 moves the effect button 37A capable of performing operations such as a decision operation, the effect button detection switch 37a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation on the effect button 37A, and the effect button 37A in the vertical direction. An effect button drive motor 37b (see FIG. 3) is provided to allow the player to input predetermined information into the gaming machine Y.

The effect button 37A is in a non-projecting state, which is a normal state as shown in FIG. 1, and a projecting state in which the effect button drive motor 37b moves (projects) to a position higher than the non-projected state according to the effect. (Not shown) and a pressed state (not shown), which is a position below the non-protruding state, can be changed as a state when the pressing operation is detected.
In the non-protruding state, only the tip portion of the effect button 37A slightly protrudes upward from the peripheral surface of the upper plate 50, and in the protruding state, the non-protruding state from the peripheral surface of the upper plate 50. It is in a state of protruding upward several times (about 7 to 10 times).

The selection button device 38 is connected to the cross key 38A capable of performing operations (selection operation, etc.) in at least two directions (usually four directions) and the cross key 38A to detect an operation on the cross key 38A. An upper cross key detection switch 38a, a left cross key detection switch 38b, a lower cross key detection switch 38c, and a right cross key detection switch 38d (see FIG. 3) are provided. Information can be entered.

Further, on the right side portion of the upper plate 50, a lending / returning operation unit 70 (not shown) capable of lending a game ball and returning a storage medium such as a card storing a balance is provided. .. When the lending button 71 (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 70 is operated, the balance of the storage medium accepted by the ball lending machine 73 (not shown) attached to the gaming machine Y is subtracted to lend the gaming ball. Is performed, and when the return button 72 (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 70 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine 73.

A ball flow path for guiding a game ball that does not fit in the upper plate 50 to the lower plate 51 is formed between the upper plate 50 and the lower plate 51. Further, a lower plate full detection switch 51a (see FIG. 3) for detecting that the game ball is full is provided in the middle of the ball flow path, and the lower plate 51 is provided with the lower plate full detection switch 51a. While the fullness is detected, the payout of the game ball by the game ball payout device 60 is stopped.

The launch operation device 4 is a touch sensor that detects that a player's hand is touching the substrate 5 fixed to the glass frame 2B, the launch handle 40 rotatably provided on the substrate 5, and the launch handle 40. 40a (see FIG. 3) and a firing volume 40b (see FIG. 3) including a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 40 are provided. When the touch sensor 40a detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 40, the ball feed solenoid 50b is activated to feed the game balls one by one.

The game board mounting frame 2A includes a game board mounting portion (not shown) for mounting the game board 3, a game ball launching device 41 (not shown) for launching a game ball toward the game area 3A, and a game. A lock mechanism 6 for locking the board mounting frame 2A and the glass frame 2B in the closed state, and an opening detection switch 42a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the opening of the glass frame 2B are provided.

The game ball launching device 41 includes a launching member (not shown) for launching the game ball, a launching solenoid 41b (see FIG. 3) for driving the launching member, and a left lower end portion of the game board 3 from the launching member. A launch rail that inclines up toward the target and a stopper that stops the game ball at the launch position at the lower end of the incline of the launch rail are provided. Then, when the game ball sent out by the ball feed solenoid 50b is received at the launch position, the game ball is launched toward the game area 3A by the operation of the launch member.

The lock mechanism 6 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion, and the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyhole is formed is exposed on the front side of the glass frame 2B. Then, when a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the lock of the game board mounting frame 2A is released and the game board mounting frame 2A can be opened and closed, and when rotated in the other direction, the glass frame is opened. The lock of 2B is released and the glass frame 2B can be opened and closed.

At a position near the outer edge of the game board 3, a curved inner rail 8B, a curved outer rail 8C located outside the inner rail 8B, and a guiding member for guiding the game ball toward the center of the game area 3A. 8D is provided. Then, a launch ball guide path is formed between the inner rail 8B and the outer rail 8C to guide the game ball launched by the game ball launcher 41 to the upstream portion of the game area 3A. Further, an out port 19 for guiding the flowing game ball to the outside of the game area (collection part of the game board mounting frame 2A) is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 3A.

At the substantially center of the game area 3A, a frame-shaped decorative frame 8A that regulates the entry of the game ball into the so-called center case is provided, and an effect space is formed inside the decorative frame 8A.

At the bottom of the game area 3A, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) general winning openings 10 capable of constantly winning (winning) a game ball are provided at intervals, and these general winning openings are provided. When a game ball winning (winning) in 10 is detected by the general winning opening detection switch 10a (see FIG. 3), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls from the game ball payout device 60. Is done.

On both sides of the game area 3A (left side game area, right side game area), a normal number gate 11 through which a game ball can pass is provided, and the game ball passing through the normal number gate 11 detects the normal number gate. When detected by the switch 11a (see FIG. 3), the hit determination random number value indicated by the hit determination random number counter and the normal symbol determination random number value indicated by the hit symbol determination random number counter for performing the ordinary symbol lottery described later. , The random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern of the normal map indicated by the random number counter for determining the variation pattern of the normal map is acquired. In the following, the random value for hit determination, the random value for normal symbol determination, and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern of the normal figure are collectively referred to as "normal figure judgment information".

At the lower part of the game area 3A, a first starting port 13 in which a game ball can always win (win) is provided, and the game ball winning (winning) in the first starting port 13 is the first starting port. When detected by the detection switch 13a, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls from the game ball payout device 60. Further, in addition to paying out the prize balls, the jackpot determination random number value indicated by the jackpot determination random number counter and the special symbol determination random number counter for performing the first special symbol lottery and the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination, which will be described later, indicate. The random number value for special symbol determination, the random number value for reach determination indicated by the random number counter for reach determination, and the random number value for determination of the special figure variation pattern indicated by the random number counter for determining the special figure variation pattern are acquired. Hereinafter, the random value for jackpot determination, the random value for special symbol determination, the random value for reach determination, and the random value for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern are collectively referred to as "special figure determination information".

Immediately below the first starting port 13, it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (winning ball) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a normal symbol lottery), or the game ball is in a difficult closed state (basic mode). A second starting port control device 14 is provided, which is capable of winning a prize (winning a ball) or is converted into an easily opened state (special mode).

The second starting port control device 14 has a second starting port 15 on which a game ball can win (winning) and a second starting port detecting for detecting a winning (winning) of a game ball to the second starting port 15. A switch 15a, a movable member 14a that converts (variablely) the second starting port 15 into a closed state and an open state, and a second starting port opening / closing solenoid 14b for opening / closing the movable member 14a are provided. Then, when the second starting port 15 is in the closed state, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball, and when the second starting port 15 is in the open state, the game ball Winning (ball winning) is possible or easy.

Further, when a game ball winning (winning) in the second starting port 15 is detected by the second starting port detection switch 15a, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are awarded from the game ball payout device 60. It is supposed to be paid out as. Further, in addition to paying out the prize balls, special symbol determination information for performing a second special symbol lottery, a special symbol variation pattern determination, etc., which will be described later, is acquired.

Above the guide member 8D and downstream of the normal map gate 11 on the right side, a game ball is won (winning) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery). A large winning opening control device 16 is provided that converts a closed state (basic mode) in which a ball) is impossible into an open state (special mode) in which a game ball can be won (winning).

The large winning opening control device 16 includes a large winning opening 17 capable of winning (winning) a game ball, and a large winning opening detection switch 17a for detecting a winning (winning) of a game ball to the large winning opening 17. An opening / closing member 16a that converts (variablely) the opening / closing member 17 into a closed state and an open state, and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16b for opening / closing the opening / closing member 16a are provided. Then, when the large winning opening 17 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball, and when the large winning opening 17 is open, the game ball is won ( (Entering the ball) is possible or easy.

Further, when the game balls that have won (winned) in the large prize opening 17 are detected by the large winning opening detection switch 17a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls from the game ball payout device 60. Is done.

As for winning (winning) to the first starting port 13, it is possible to win (winning) a game ball that has passed through the left game area of the game area 3A, but a game ball that has passed through the right game area of the game area 3A. It is impossible to win a prize (ball).

Further, in the winning (ball winning) to the second starting opening 15, the normal gate 11 that triggers the control of the second starting opening 15 to the open state is the left gaming area and the right gaming area of the gaming area 3A. Since it is provided in any area, a game ball that has passed through either the left game area of the game area 3A or the right game area can enter, but has passed through the right game area of the game area 3A. Since the game ball is guided to the second starting port 15 by the guiding member 8D, it is easier to win (win) the second starting port 15 than the game ball passing through the left game area of the game area 3A. Therefore, in the time-saving game state described later, it is better to launch the game ball toward the right game area of the game area 3A (so-called right-handed).

Further, the large winning opening 17 can allow a game ball that has passed through the right game area of the game area 3A to enter, but cannot enter a game ball that has passed through the left game area of the game area 3A. It has become. That is, it is possible to hit the game ball separately from the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 15, and the big winning opening 17.
In the following description, "launching a game ball toward the right game area of the game area 3A" is referred to as "right-handed".

In the lower left outside the game area 3A, the first special symbol display 20, the second special symbol display 21, the normal symbol display 22, the first special symbol hold display 23, and the second special symbol hold display 24 , And a normal symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

The first special symbol display 20 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 13. The second special symbol display 21 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the second special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 15. The normal symbol display 22 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the normal symbol gate 11.

The first special symbol lottery is to acquire special figure judgment information when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting opening 13, and whether or not it is a "big hit" based on the acquired special figure judgment information. The first big hit determination is performed, and based on the determination result, the first special symbol determination for determining the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 is performed.
When the first special symbol lottery is performed, the first special symbol display 20 displays the variation of the first special symbol, and after a predetermined time elapses, the stop display of the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed. .. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

The second special symbol lottery is to acquire special symbol judgment information when a game ball wins (wins) in the second starting opening 15, and whether or not it is a "big hit" based on the acquired special symbol judgment information. The second big hit determination is performed, and based on the determination result, the second special symbol determination for determining the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 21 is performed.
When the second special symbol lottery is performed, the second special symbol display 21 performs a variable display of the second special symbol, and after a predetermined time elapses, a stop display of the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed. .. That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

The first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21 are each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding display in the variable display of each special symbol are arranged at predetermined intervals or in order. Flashes. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the result of each special symbol lottery (hereinafter, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery may be collectively referred to as "special symbol lottery") is shown. One or more LEDs are lit in the mode (a mode indicating the type of the special symbol). That is, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot, which will be described later, depending on the lighting mode of the LEDs of the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21.

In addition, in this embodiment, "big hit" means that the right to execute the big hit game (special game) is acquired in the special symbol lottery. The "big hit game (special game)" means that a round game in which the big winning opening 17 is opened in a predetermined mode is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 10 times).

Although the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 17 in each round game are predetermined, a predetermined number (for example, for example) of the large winning opening 17 is set even before the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time are reached. When 10) game balls win (win), one round game ends. That is, the "big hit game (special game)" is in an advantageous game state for the player who can easily obtain the prize ball. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games (special games) having different degrees of advantage to the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

In the ordinary symbol lottery, when the game ball passes through the normal pattern gate 11, the normal figure judgment information is acquired, and based on the acquired normal figure judgment information, a hit judgment as to whether or not it is a "hit" is performed. Based on the determination result, the ordinary symbol determination for determining the ordinary symbol to be stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display 22 is performed.
When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol display 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and after a predetermined time elapses, the normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

The ordinary symbol display 22 is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at predetermined intervals or in order in the variation display of the ordinary symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, one or a plurality of LEDs are turned on in a mode indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery (a mode indicating the type of the normal symbol). That is, it is possible to determine the type of hit, which will be described later, depending on the lighting mode of the LED of the normal symbol display 22.

In addition, in this embodiment, "hit" means that the right to execute a winning game (auxiliary game) is acquired in the ordinary symbol lottery. The "hit game (auxiliary game)" means that the second starting port 15 is opened and closed in a predetermined manner.

Although the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the second starting port 15 in the winning game (auxiliary game) are predetermined, the second starting port 15 is used even before the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time are reached. When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins (wins), the winning game (auxiliary game) ends. That is, the "hit game (auxiliary game)" is in a game state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is easily executed (the start condition is easily satisfied). In this embodiment, a plurality of types of hit games (auxiliary games) having different degrees of advantage to the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

The first special symbol hold display 23 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and has the right to perform the first special symbol lottery stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 13 (hereinafter referred to as a right). It is for displaying the number of "first hold"), and is lit or blinks in a mode indicating the number of first hold. In the present embodiment, the first hold is stored up to four, but it may be less than four or more.

When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 are lit. Lights up. Further, when the first hold is three, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the LED on the right side lights up, and when the first hold is four, the first special symbol hold is made. The two LEDs on the display 23 blink.

The second special symbol hold display 24 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and has the right to perform a second special symbol lottery that is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 15 (hereinafter,). It is for displaying the number of "second hold"), and is lit or blinks in a mode indicating the number of second hold. In the present embodiment, up to four second holds are stored, but the number may be less than four or may be more than four.

When there is one second hold, the LED on the left side of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 lights up, and when there are two second holds, the two LEDs of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 are lit. Lights up. When the second hold is three, the LED on the left side of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 blinks and the LED on the right side lights up, and when the second hold is four, the second special symbol hold is held. The two LEDs on the display 24 blink.

In the following description, the wording "number of first hold" may be expressed as "first hold number" and the word "number of second hold" may be expressed as "second hold number".

The normal symbol hold display 25 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is for performing collision determination (variation display of the normal symbol) of the normal symbol stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the normal symbol gate 11. It is for displaying the number of rights (hereinafter referred to as "Public map reservation"), and is lit or blinks in a manner indicating the number of regular map reservations. In the present embodiment, up to four normal figure reservations are stored, but the number may be less than four or more.

When there is one normal symbol hold indicator 25, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 is lit, and when there are two normal symbol hold indicators, the two LEDs of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 are lit. Further, when there are three normal symbol hold indicators, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 blinks and the LED on the right side lights up, and when there are four normal symbol hold indicators, the normal symbol hold indicator 25 Two LEDs blink.

In the following description, the phrase "number of reserved figures" may be expressed as "number of pending figures".

The first special symbol display 20 and / or the second special symbol display 21 can also be configured by a 7-segment LED. For example, if you win the special symbol lottery, "7" will be stopped and displayed, if it is lost, "-" will be stopped and displayed, and if it is in the variable display, it will be turned off and "-". It is good to repeat. Since the start of the variable display of the special symbol is from the state in which the previous stop display is displayed, it is easy to understand that the variable display has started by starting from turning off the LED.

An image display device 30 composed of a liquid crystal display is provided in the central inner part of the effect space, and a movable effect member 80a is provided in the upper part of the effect space.

The display unit of the image display device 30 performs various effect displays according to the progress of the game. Examples of the effect display include a customer waiting demo effect that is executed when the special symbol variation display is not performed, a effect symbol variation display that is executed when the special symbol variation display is performed, and the like.

Here, the effect display displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an image (effect display) displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30.

The effect symbol displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 is composed of seven types of main effect symbols consisting of symbols showing numbers from "1" to "7" and one type of blank symbol "●". ing. In these effect symbols, the main effect symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order of numbers, and blank symbols are arranged between the main effect symbols to form the symbol rows TZ1 to TZ3.
In addition to the numbers, a symbol indicating an alphabet such as "A" to "F" may be provided as a symbol indicating the main effect symbol. Further, as a symbol indicating a blank symbol, a symbol such as "★" or "◆" may be provided in addition to "●".

Then, the effect display is scrolled (variable) in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment) to display the effect.
The mode of variable display of the effect symbol is not limited to this, and may be one that rotates (rotates) on the spot or one that scrolls (varies) in the horizontal direction.
Further, the player may arbitrarily select whether to scroll vertically or horizontally. For example, the player may select whether to scroll in the vertical direction or the scroll in the horizontal direction by using the operation means (effect button 37A, cross key 38A, effect lever 39A).

Further, the variable display of the effect symbol is performed in a variable manner corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol executed by the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21. That is, the variable display of the effect symbol is started in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped in response to the stop of the variable display of the special symbol.

Further, during the variable display of the effect symbol, various effect images such as a background image and a character and a variable effect such as a movie are displayed on the image display device 30 according to the result of the special symbol lottery, so that the special symbol is displayed. The degree of expectation of winning a big hit in the lottery (hereinafter referred to as "the degree of expectation of winning a big hit") is increased.

Further, in the stop display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (missing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same main effect symbols such as "777" or a combination of regular main effect symbols such as "357", and the loss mode is other than that. It is an aspect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the display unit of the image display device 30, the effect symbols are displayed in three stages of upper, middle, and lower for each symbol row (TZ1 to TZ3). That is, the image display device 30 displays nine effect symbols in 3 rows × 3 rows.

Here, in the variable display displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30, five effective lines are set. Specifically, five effective lines are set: an upper effective line L1, a middle effective line L2, a lower effective line L3, a right-down effective line L4, and a right-up effective line L5. Then, if the effect symbol of the jackpot mode is stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines when the variable display is stopped, the jackpot is won.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the left lower end side of the display unit of the image display device 30, three rows are composed of seven types of small effect symbols consisting of symbols showing numbers from "1" to "7". The symbol columns TZ4 to TZ6 of are displayed. The small effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner by scrolling in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this embodiment).

The variable display of the small effect symbol is started in response to the start of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and corresponds to the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Is stopped.
That is, the variation display of the small effect symbol is performed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the first special symbol or the first special symbol or the first is performed depending on the variation state of the small effect symbol. 2 The execution state of the variable display of the special symbol is notified (suggested) to the player.

In the stop display of the small effect symbol, the small effect symbol is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (missing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the big hit lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect symbols such as "777" or a combination of small effect symbols having regularity such as "357", and the loss mode is other than that. It is an aspect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the display unit of the image display device 30, a first holding icon for displaying a number corresponding to the first holding number (U1), which is the current number of first holdings, is displayed. 1 Hold icon display areas 30A1 to 30A4, and second hold icon display areas 30B1 to 30B4 for displaying a number of second hold icons corresponding to the current number of second holds (U2). , The variation icon display area 30C for displaying the variation icon (related) corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) being executed is formed.

The first hold icon display areas 30A1 to 30A4 are partitioned from the side closer to the variable icon display area 30C in the form of a first display unit 30A1, a second display unit 30A2, a third display unit 30A3, and a fourth display unit 30A4. Each display unit 30A1 to 30A4 displays a number of first hold icons corresponding to the first hold number (U1). That is, the number of the first hold icons also increases or decreases in accordance with the increase or decrease in the first hold number (U1).

The first display unit 30A1 displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 30A2 secondly displays the first special symbol. The first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the variable display is executed is displayed, and the first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed third is displayed on the third display unit 30A3. Is displayed, and the fourth display unit 30A4 displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold in which the variation display of the first special symbol is executed fourth.

The second hold icon display areas 30B1 to 30B4 are partitioned from the side closer to the variable icon display area 30C in the form of a first display unit 30B1, a second display unit 30B2, a third display unit 30B3, and a fourth display unit 30B4. A second hold icon corresponding to the second hold number (U2) is displayed on each of the display units 30B1 to 30B4. That is, the number of the second hold icons also increases or decreases in accordance with the increase or decrease in the second hold number (U2).

The first display unit 30B1 displays the second hold icon indicating the second hold on which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 30B2 secondly displays the second special symbol. A second hold icon indicating the second hold on which the variable display is executed is displayed, and a second hold icon indicating the second hold on which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed third is displayed on the third display unit 30B3. Is displayed, and a second hold icon indicating the second hold on which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed is displayed on the fourth display unit 30B4.

The variable icon display area 30C is the first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed on the first display unit 30A1 of the first hold icon display area corresponding to the start of the change display of the special symbol (effect symbol). The variable icon is displayed by moving (shifting) the second hold icon displayed on the first display unit 30B1 of the icon display area, and the variable icon is displayed at the end of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol). Disappears (erases). The variation icon may be extinguished in the middle of the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol).

The panel drive device 35 includes a movable effect member 80a (acting accessory), a solenoid, a motor, and the like for moving (moving) the movable effect member 80a.

The movable effect member 80a has the upper part of the display unit of the image display device 30 shown in FIG. 1 as a standby position (reference position), and descends and rises to the center of the display unit of the image display device 30 which is the effect position. It is possible to perform a moving effect. Further, the movable effect member 80a has a plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like), and it is possible to perform a light emission effect by emitting light from the plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like).
It should be noted that the movement effect and the light emission effect may be configured according to the operation of the effect button 37A and the effect lever 39A (triggered).

On the back side of the game board mounting frame 2A and the game board 3, a main control board 110 (see FIG. 3) that comprehensively controls the progress of the game, and a game ball payout device according to information from the main control board 110. A payout control board 120 (see FIG. 3) that controls 60, an effect control board 130 (see FIG. 3) that controls the effect according to information from the main control board 110, and various control boards (main control board 110). , The power supply board 180 (see FIG. 3) that supplies the power supply voltage to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130), and the game for outputting the game information (game signal) to the outside of the game machine Y. An information output terminal board 100 (see FIG. 3) is provided.
The information sent and received between the boards is data such as commands.

(Electrical configuration of gaming machine Y)
Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an example of a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine Y according to the present embodiment.

The main control board 110 comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game. The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a for performing arithmetic processing, a ROM 110b in which a game control program and the like are stored, a main control one-chip microcomputer 110m equipped with a main RAM 110c as a work area during arithmetic processing, and a main control one-chip microcomputer 110m. It has an input port, an output port, and the like. The main CPU 110a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads a program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c, thereby performing various devices related to the progress of the game. It controls and transmits predetermined information based on the result of arithmetic processing to the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and the like.

Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 is configured so that information can be communicated in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 is the main control board 110. Information can be communicated in only one direction from the effect control board 130 to the effect control board 130.

The input port of the main control board 110 includes a general winning opening detection switch 10a, a normal gate detection switch 11a, a first starting opening detection switch 13a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a large winning opening detection switch 17a, and a payout. The control board 120 and the like are connected. Detection signals and the like from various detection switches are input to the main control board 110 via the input port, and control processing is performed according to the detection signals.

The output port of the main control board 110 has a second start port opening / closing solenoid 14b, a winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16b, a first special symbol display 20, a second special symbol display 21, a normal symbol display 22, and a first special. The symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the normal symbol hold indicator 25, and the game information output terminal board 100 are connected to each other. Drive control signals for controlling various solenoids, display control signals for controlling various indicators, and game information output terminal board 100 notify the outside of the game machine Y (hall computer, etc.) via the output port. The game information to be played is output.

The payout control board 120 controls the payout of the game ball based on the reception of information regarding the payout from the main control board 110, and also controls the launch of the game ball. The payout control board 120 includes a payout CPU 120a for performing arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 120b in which a payout program and the like are stored, a payout RAM 120c as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input port for a payout control board, an output port, and the like. There is. The payout CPU 120a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 120b, and performs arithmetic processing related to payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 120c to pay out the game ball. The device 60 is controlled, and predetermined information based on the result of arithmetic processing is transmitted to the main control board 110, the effect control board 130, and the like.

An open detection switch 42a, a lower plate full detection switch 51a, a payout ball detection switch 60a provided in the game ball payout device 60, a touch sensor 40a, a firing volume 40b, and the like are connected to the input port of the payout control board 120. There is.

A launch solenoid 41b, a ball feed solenoid 50b, a payout motor 60b provided in the game ball payout device 60, and the like are connected to the output port of the payout control board 120.

When the release detection signal indicating that the glass frame 2B is open is input from the release detection switch 42a, the payout control board 120 transmits information regarding opening to the effect control board 130. When the effect control board 130 receives the information regarding the opening, the opening error notification is performed.

Further, in the payout control board 120, when it is detected that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 40 by the touch signal input from the touch sensor 40a, the firing solenoid 41b is allowed to be energized and the firing volume 40b is used. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the launch handle 40 has changed due to the detection signal of, the launch solenoid 41b is driven so as to have the launch intensity according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 40 to launch the game ball. It has become.

The launching solenoid 41b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to a rotating shaft. When the rotating shaft rotates, the launching member rotates to launch a game ball. Since the operation of the launch solenoid 41b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator (not shown), the number of launches of the game ball in one minute is about 99. It is 9.9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

Further, when the payout control board 120 receives information about payout from the main control board 110, the payout motor 60b is driven to control the payout of a predetermined number of game balls, and the payout ball detection switch 60a controls the payout of a predetermined number of game balls. When the payout is detected, the control for paying out the game ball is terminated.

The effect control board 130 receives information from the main control board 110 and controls the effect related to the game. The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 130m provided with a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an audio processor 150a, audio data, and the like. A frame that temporarily stores drawing data generated from an audio control unit 150 including a stored audio ROM 150b, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 160a as an image processor, a CGROM 160b in which image data and the like are stored, and drawing data generated from the image data. An image control unit 160 including a VRAM 160c having a buffer and the like, a control unit 140 that controls the voice control unit 150 and the image control unit 160 in an integrated manner, a frame lighting device 34, a panel drive device 35, and a panel drive device 35. It includes a lamp control unit 170 that controls the effect button drive motor 37b and the like, an input port for effect control, an output port, and the like.

The sub CPU 130a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out a game program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the sub RAM 130c as a work area, thereby performing arithmetic processing on the main control board 110. Control for causing various control units (general control unit 140, lamp control unit 170) to execute various effects according to the information received from and the input signals from the effect button detection switches 37a and the cross key detection switches 38a to 38d. (Output information, etc.).

The effect button detection switch 37a, the cross key detection switches 38a to 38d, the effect lever detection switch 39a, and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 130. On the effect control board 130, an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 37A has been operated is input from the effect button detection switch 37a, or a cross indicating that the cross key 38A has been operated from the cross key detection switches 38a to 38d. A key detection signal (upper cross key detection signal, left cross key detection signal, lower cross key detection signal, right cross key detection signal) is input, or an effect lever detection signal indicating that the effect lever 39A is operated is input. Then, processing is performed to execute the effect according to the detection signal.

The integrated control unit 140 includes an integrated CPU 140a that performs arithmetic processing, an integrated ROM 140b that stores an integrated control program, an integrated RAM 140c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input / output port for integrated control.

The integrated CPU 140a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out the integrated control program stored in the integrated ROM 140b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the integrated RAM 140c as a work area. Controls (information output, etc.) for causing the voice control unit 150 and the image control unit 160 to execute various effects are performed according to the information received from the 130 m.

The general ROM 140b is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and displays a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list composed of drawing control commands, and an animation of an effect pattern. The animation pattern for the program and the animation scene information are stored.

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation constituting a specific content of an effect by an image, and the animation pattern is associated with animation scene information, a display order of each animation scene, and the like.
The animation scene information includes weight frames (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method. , Various information such as a duty ratio which is a parameter of the brightness of the image display device 30 is included.

The voice control unit 150 includes a voice processor 150a and a voice ROM 150b, and is connected to the voice output device 33. The voice control unit 150 outputs voice data, music data (BGM, SE), etc. from the voice output device 33 according to the display of the image display device 30 based on various effect information transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m. Take control.

The image control unit 160 includes a VDP160a, a CGROM160b, and a VRAM160c. The image control unit 160 receives information (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the control unit 140 (control CPU 140a) and controls the image display device 30 to display a predetermined image.

The VDP160a generates drawing data that is the source of a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) based on information (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the control unit 140 (control CPU140a) and image data stored in the CGROM 160b. The image data is material data representing an image (frame) to be displayed on the image display device 30, for example, an effect symbol image, a background image constituting the background of the effect symbol, a character image, a dialogue image, or the like. .. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame composed of composite (superimposed) individual images.

The CGROM 160b is composed of a flash memory, EEPROM, EPROM, mask ROM, etc., and compresses image data (sprite, movie) or the like consisting of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). I remember.
The pixel information is composed of color number information that specifies a color number for each pixel and an α value that indicates the transparency of the image. The CGROM 160b is read out in units of image data by VDP160a, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

Further, the CGROM 160b stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without compression. The CGROM 160b may be configured to compress only a part of the image data without compressing all the image data. Further, as the movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

The VRAM 160c is composed of an SRAM having a high speed of writing or reading image data. The VRAM 160c has a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the integrated control unit 140 (integrated CPU 140a), a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 30, and the like.

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

Therefore, the VDP160a draws the drawing data stored in the CGROM 160b in the "drawing frame buffer" of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 160c based on the instruction (display list) from the general control unit 140 (general CPU 140a), and frames. Drawing data is read from the "display frame buffer" in the buffer area, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the read drawing data, and the video signal (RGB signal or the like) is output to the image display device 30 to display various images.

An operating clock is supplied to the VDP160a from a crystal oscillator (not shown), and a synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal and a horizontal synchronization signal) for synchronizing with the image display device 30 by dividing the operating clock is supplied. (Vertical synchronization signal) is generated and output to the image display device 30.

Further, a general-purpose board 190 that converts image data into a predetermined image format and outputs the image data is connected between the image control unit 160 and the image display device 30. The general-purpose board 190 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 30 for displaying image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots x 1080 dots) can be used. It absorbs the difference in resolution between when it is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots x 768 dots) is connected.

The lamp control unit 170 includes a lamp CPU 170a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 170b that stores a lamp control program, a lamp RAM 170c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port for lamp control, and the like.

The lamp CPU 170a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out a lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 170b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the lamp RAM 170c as a work area. Controls (information output, etc.) for causing various lighting devices, various drive devices, and the like to perform a predetermined effect are performed according to the information received from 130 m.

A frame lighting device 34, a panel drive device 35, an effect button drive motor 37b, and the like are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp control unit, and various types transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m (sub CPU 130a). Based on the effect information, lighting control of various LEDs of the frame lighting device 34 is performed to perform light emission effect, and drive control of drive sources such as a panel drive device 35 and an effect button drive motor 37b motor and solenoid is performed. By doing so, you can create a moving effect.

The power supply board 180 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y (main control board 110, payout control board 120, effect control board 130, and various electronic components). The power supply board 180 includes a power failure detection circuit 182 that detects whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power failure (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 183 for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 in the event of a power failure (power failure) is provided.

The power failure detection circuit 182 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine Y, and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, the main CPU 110a in which the power failure detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal is in a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stopped state.

The backup power supply circuit 183 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when the game machine Y is energized, and when a power failure occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is used in the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 and the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110. , Supply to the payout RAM 120c of the payout control board 120. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 120c are retained even in the event of a power failure (power failure), and the control state of the game is changed to the state before the power failure (power failure) after the recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. The backup power may be supplied to the effect control board 130.

(Explanation of game status)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described.

It has a "low-probability gaming state" and a "high-probability gaming state" as states related to the special symbol lottery, and "non-time-saving gaming state" and "time-saving gaming state" as states relating to the movable member 14a possessed by the second start port control device 14. ". In this embodiment,
(1) In the case of "low probability gaming state" and "non-time saving gaming state" (normal gaming state),
(2) A case of "high probability gaming state" and "time saving gaming state" (specific gaming state) is provided.
The initial gaming state of the gaming machine Y after the power is turned on is set to the "normal gaming state". In addition to the above-mentioned gaming states, there are cases of "low-probability gaming state" and "time-saving gaming state" (second specific gaming state), "high-probability gaming state" and "non-time-saving gaming state" (third). A specific game state) or the like may be provided.

In the present embodiment, the "low-probability gaming state" is a big hit in a special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting opening 13 or the second starting opening 15. The winning probability is set as low as 1/300, for example. On the other hand, the "high probability gaming state" refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is set higher (for example, 1/60) than in the low probability gaming state. Therefore, in the "high-probability gaming state", it is easier to win the jackpot than in the "low-probability gaming state".

The transition from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is triggered by winning the jackpot, and the timing for changing from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is after the jackpot game is completed. Is.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high-probability gaming state is referred to as "probability variation jackpot".

In the present embodiment, the "non-time saving game state" means the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 11. It refers to a game state in which the opening time of the second starting port 15 when a winner is won is set shorter than the "time-saving game state" and is easily set to be shorter than the "time-saving game state". For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 11, a normal symbol lottery is performed and the normal symbol display 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 30 seconds after the variable display is started. It will be stopped and displayed later. Then, when the lottery result is a hit, the second start port 15 is controlled in the open mode for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

On the other hand, the "time saving game state" is a normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 11, and the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "non-". A game state that is set shorter than the "time-saving game state" and that the opening time of the second starting port 15 when a winner is won is, for example, 2.6 seconds, which is longer than the "non-time-saving game state". Say.

Further, in the "non-time saving game state", the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/128, for example, and in the "time saving game state", the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set. For example, it is set as high as 127/128. Therefore, in the "time saving game state", when the game ball passes through the normal drawing gate 11, the second starting port 15 is more likely to be controlled in the open mode than in the "non-time saving gaming state". As a result, in the "short-time game state", the player can advantageously advance the game without consuming the game ball.

In the present embodiment, the "time saving game state" is more advantageous than the "non-time saving gaming state" in that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. Is set to be. However, in the "time saving game state", only one or two of the winning probabilities of the normal symbol fluctuation time, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the normal symbol lottery are advantageous. It may be set to.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 11, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 13, and FIG. 4B is a game to the second start opening 15. This is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol triggered by the entry of a ball.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the jackpot determination table is divided into tables for each stochastic gaming state. Each table corresponds to a jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot determination random value acquired when a game ball enters the first start opening 13 or the second start opening 15, and a hit / fail result. The jackpot determination value is assigned so as to be the ratio shown in FIG.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol or the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), and obtains the current stochastic gaming state. Based on the jackpot determination random value, it is determined whether the jackpot is "big hit" or "missing".

The probability of being determined as a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/300, and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the high probability gaming state is increased by about 5 times to 1/60. The probability of being determined to be a big hit is not limited to 5 times, and may be set to any value such as 3 times or 10 times.

(Special design determination table)
FIG. 5A is a special symbol determination table for a jackpot that is referred to for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when a jackpot is won, and FIG. 5B is a special symbol determination table when a loss is won. It is a symbol determination table for loss that is referred to for determining a stop symbol.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol determination table for big hits is divided according to the type of starting port in which the game ball wins. Each table has a selection rate (%) based on a random value for determining a jackpot symbol acquired when a game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 15, and a special symbol (special symbol). The stop data) and the effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of the special symbol are associated with each other.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the special symbol determination table for loss is divided according to the type of the starting opening in which the game ball wins. Each table has a selection rate (%) based on a random value for determining a jackpot symbol acquired when a game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 15, and a special symbol (special symbol). The stop data) and the effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of the special symbol are associated with each other. In addition, a plurality of lost special symbols may be provided.

The main CPU 110a determines the type of special symbol (special symbol stop data) based on the type of the starting port in which the game ball wins and the random value for determining the jackpot symbol, with reference to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. Will be done.
Then, at the start of the change of the special symbol, the effect symbol designation command as the information indicating the type of the special symbol is determined based on the determined type of the special symbol (special symbol stop data). Here, in the effect symbol specification command, one command is composed of two bytes of data, one byte of MODE data for identifying the classification of the control command, and one byte of DATA indicating the contents of the controlled command to be executed. It consists of data. This also applies to the fluctuation pattern specification command and the like, which will be described later.

Here, as will be described later, the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 6) and the game state after the jackpot game is completed (see FIG. 8) are determined by the type of the special symbol (special symbol stop data). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the type of jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed.
The jackpot executed when the special symbol A (special symbol stop data "10") is determined is "big hit 1", and the jackpot executed when the special symbol B (special symbol stop data "11") is determined. The jackpot is determined as "big hit 2", the jackpot executed by the determination of the special symbol C (special symbol stop data "20") is determined as "big hit 3", and the special symbol D (special symbol stop data "21") is determined. The jackpot executed by doing so is referred to as "big hit 4" (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

(Big hit game control table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a jackpot game control table for determining the progress of a jackpot state (special game state) when a jackpot win is obtained as a determination result of the jackpot lottery. In the jackpot game control table, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop data), the opening time of the jackpot state (special game state), the opening designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the opening, and the jackpot 17 A big winning opening opening / closing control table for determining an opening / closing mode, an ending time in a big hit state (special game state), and an ending designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the ending are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a will refer to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 6 and determine the opening time, the winning opening opening / closing control table, and the ending time based on the special figure stop data. Since the number of rounds in the jackpot state (special gaming state) is determined by determining the type of the jackpot opening / closing table, FIG. 6 shows the number of rounds in the jackpot state (special gaming state), etc. Is supplementarily described.

(Big prize opening opening / closing control table for big hit games)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening / closing control table that is referred to when a big hit is won. This large winning opening opening / closing control table is divided into tables for each table number (TBL.No). Each table has a round number indicating the number of rounds of the big hit game (special game state), a special electric operation number (K) indicating the number of times the large winning opening 17 is opened during one round, and an opening time of the large winning opening 17. And the closing time (interval time) for closing the large winning opening 17 between rounds or during the round are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a specifies the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the large winning opening 17 with reference to the large winning opening opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 7, and is the first based on the first large winning opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No01). One big hit game (big hit 1 and big hit 3) is executed, and the second big hit game (big hit 2 and big hit 4) is executed based on the second big winning opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No02).

According to the first big winning opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 01), the opening / closing member 16a is operated to open the big winning opening 17 on the right side of the game area 3A from 1 round to 10 rounds per round. Execute the first big hit game that opens up to 29.5 seconds.

However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 17 by the time the opening time elapses, the game of one round is completed. Then, when the game of 10 rounds is completed, the first big hit game is completed. Since the opening time of the big winning opening 17 is long from the 1st round to the 10th round and it is easy to win the prize ball, it can be said that the 1st big hit game is substantially a 10-round probability variable big hit game.

According to the second big winning opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 02), the opening / closing member 16a is operated to open the big winning opening 17 on the right side of the game area 3A from the first round to the fourth round per round. Execute the second big hit game that opens up to 29.5 seconds.

However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the large winning opening 17 by the time the opening time elapses, the game of one round is completed. Then, when the four rounds of the game are completed, the second big hit game is completed. Since the opening time of the big winning opening 17 is long from the 1st round to the 4th round and it is easy to win the prize ball, it can be said that the 2nd big hit game is substantially a 4 round probability variable big hit game.

(Game status setting table)
FIG. 8 is a game state setting table for determining the game state after the jackpot game (special game state) is completed. In the game state setting table, the special figure stop data, the time-saving game state, the time-saving game number (J), the probability game state, and the high-probability game number (X) are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 8, and at the end of the big hit, based on the special symbol stop data of the special symbol, the time-saving game state, the time-saving game count (J), the probability game state, and the high-probability game count ( X) is determined.

The features of the game state setting table shown in FIG. 8 in the present embodiment are the number of time-saving games (J) and the number of high-probability games (X) in the case of the special symbols 10 and 11 and the special symbols 20 and 21. Is not set infinitely, but is set to 84 times.

(Variation pattern determination table for special symbols)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of a special symbol in a non-time-saving gaming state, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of a special symbol in a time-saving gaming state. It is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for determining.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the fluctuation pattern determination table is divided for each special symbol (special figure stop data). In each table, the selection rate (%) based on the reach judgment random number value, the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2), the selection rate (%) based on the special symbol fluctuation random value, and the special symbol The fluctuation pattern of is associated with the fluctuation time of the special symbol.

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

Further, in the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern 1 (normal variation) is such that the average variation time of the special symbol becomes shorter as the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortened fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1) of. For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern 1 (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortened fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. Although the maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, "4" is not referred to as the pending number.

Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table in the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern (51) is such that the average variation time of the special symbol becomes shorter as the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. ) (Normal fluctuation), the fluctuation time (T52) of the fluctuation pattern (52) (shortened fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T51). For example, the fluctuation time (T51) of the fluctuation pattern (51) (normal fluctuation) is set to 10 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T52) of the fluctuation pattern (52) (shortened fluctuation) is set to 2 seconds.

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

The maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, but the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, "4" is not referred to as the pending number.

The main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, and refers to the special symbol stop data, the number of special symbol reservations (U1 or U2), the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol and the fluctuation time of the special symbol are determined based on the random value.

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

Here, the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is "E6H", a command for specifying a variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display 20 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 13 is shown, and the MODE data is shown. When it is "E7H", a command for designating a variation pattern of the special symbol of the second special symbol display 21 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 15 is shown.

Further, in the effect control board 130, as will be described later, the effect content such as the variation display of the effect symbol is determined based on the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the effect content such as the variation display of the effect symbol is described as a reference.

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

In addition, "reach" is a variation mode that gives the player a sense of expectation of a jackpot, such that a part of the combination of effect symbols that notify the jackpot is temporarily stopped and displayed, and other effect symbols fluctuate. means. For example, when a combination of three-digit production symbols of "777" is set as a combination of production symbols for notifying a jackpot, two production symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at "7", and the remaining production symbols are displayed. It refers to a mode in which fluctuations are made.
The "temporary stop display" refers to a mode in which the effect symbol sways slightly or is deformed slightly to make the player appear as if the effect symbol is stopped.

Further, "N reach (normal reach)" means a reach in which two effect symbols are temporarily stopped and the remaining one effect symbol fluctuates, and the expectation of winning a big hit is low. In addition, in this embodiment, although it is not a big hit by "N reach", it may be configured to be a big hit by "N reach".
In addition, "SP reach (super reach)" means a reach with a higher expectation of winning a big hit than N reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which an effect symbol that is not temporarily stopped and displayed makes a special change or a special character is displayed.

Further, "immediate hit" is a variable effect in which the effect symbol is stopped by a combination of notifying the jackpot without reaching the reach after the normal variation is performed.

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

Further, the fluctuation time becomes longer in the order of shortened fluctuation <immediate hit <normal fluctuation <N reach <SP reach.

(Preliminary judgment table for special symbols)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery in the non-time-saving gaming state, and FIG. 12 is a pre-determination for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery in the time-saving gaming state. It is a figure which shows the table.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the pre-judgment table includes a special symbol display (type of start port), special symbol stop data, a ratio based on a random value for a jackpot symbol, and a selection rate based on a random value for reach determination. (%), The selection rate (%) based on the random value for fluctuation of the special figure, and the start winning information are associated with each other.

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

The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-judgment table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, and refers to a special symbol display (type of starting port), a random value for special symbol determination, a random value for jackpot symbol, a random value for reach determination, and "Starting prize information" is determined based on the random value for special figure fluctuation. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start opening winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

This start opening winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is "E8H", the starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 13 is shown, and when the MODE data is "E9H", the second starting opening opening is designated. The start opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown in the starting opening 15.

The pre-determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is similar to the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. However, while the pre-judgment table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is used when the game ball enters the start opening, the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is used when the special symbol variation starts. It differs in that it is used. In addition, it is different whether or not to refer to the "number of pending".
Therefore, in the pre-judgment table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the types of jackpot and reach can be discriminated, but only the distinction between "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" is impossible (FIG. 11). , See "Starting Winning Information 1" shown in FIG. 12).

Further, the pre-judgment table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is a pre-judgment table for the jackpot lottery referred to in the low-probability gaming state, but although not shown, the pre-judgment table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is prior to the jackpot lottery. The determination table is also stored in the main ROM 110b.
The jackpot lottery pre-judgment table referred to in the high-probability gaming state has the same configuration as the pre-judgment table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, but it is determined in advance whether it is "big hit" or "missing". The value of the random value for determining the special symbol is different.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 13A shows special symbol determination information (random value for special symbol determination, jackpot symbol) acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 15. FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a special figure determination information storage area in which a random number value, a random value for reach determination, and a random value for special figure fluctuation) are stored, and FIG. 13B is a storage unit of each storage unit of the special figure determination information storage area. It is a figure which shows the structure.

As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the special figure determination information storage area stores the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 13, and is stored in the first special figure determination information hold storage. The area, the second special figure determination information reserved storage area for storing the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15, and the special figure determination information during the variable display are stored. It is composed of a special figure determination information execution storage area, and the first special figure determination information reserved storage area and the second special figure determination information reserved storage area are from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively. I know.

The number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information reserved storage area is the first reserved number (U1), and these undetermined special figures are The number of hold icons corresponding to the judgment information is displayed in the first hold icon display areas 30A1 to 30A4, and the number of undetermined special figure judgment information stored in the second special figure judgment information hold storage area is the second hold number. (U2), the number of hold icons corresponding to these undetermined special figure judgment information is displayed in the second hold icon display areas 30B1 to 30B4, and the variable display (variable effect) stored in the special figure judgment information execution storage area. ) Is being executed, the variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the variation icon display area 30C.

As shown in FIG. 13B, each storage unit has a special symbol determination random value storage area for storing a special symbol determination random value, and a jackpot symbol random value for storing a jackpot symbol random value. It is divided into a numerical storage area, a reach determination random value storage area for storing the reach determination random value, and a special figure variation random value storage area for storing the special figure variation random value.

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 13 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information reserved storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number that is not stored. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information reserved storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number that is not stored.

In the special figure determination information execution storage area, when the start condition of the variation display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information reserved storage area is shifted, and the first 1 Referred to perform variable display of special symbols. Further, when the start condition of the variation display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information reserved storage area is shifted, and the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Referenced to execute.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine Y will be described using a flowchart.

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

When power is supplied by the power supply board 180, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process in step S10. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads the boot program from the main ROM 110b and initializes the flags and the like stored in the main RAM 110c in response to the power being turned on.

In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol and the special symbol variation random value.

In step S30, the main CPU 110a performs an initial value random number update process for updating the special symbol determination initial random number value, the jackpot symbol initial random number value, the normal symbol determination initial random number value, and the normal symbol stop initial random number value. After that, the processing of step S20 and step S30 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing on the main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a timer interrupt process on the main control board 110.

The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds), so that the timer interruption process described below is executed.

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

In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the normal symbol time counter, and the opening / closing time of the movable member 14a. Performs time control processing for updating various timer counters such as updating processing. Specifically, the main CPU 110a performs a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start / open timer counter, and the start / close timer counter.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs random number update processing of a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a normal symbol determination random number value, a normal symbol stop random number value, and a normal figure time random number value. Specifically, the main CPU 110a updates each random number value and random number counter by adding +1. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. ..

In step S130, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination initial random number value, the jackpot symbol initial random number value, the normal symbol determination initial random number value, and the normal symbol stop initial random number value in step S130. Perform random number update processing.

The main CPU 110a performs an input control process in step S200. In this process, the main CPU 110a inputs to various switches of the general winning opening detection switch 10a, the large winning opening detection switch 17a, the first starting opening detection switch 13a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, and the normal gate detection switch 11a. It is determined whether or not there is an input, and if there is an input, an input control process for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special electric control process for controlling a big hit lottery, a display control of a special symbol, an opening / closing control of a big winning opening 17, and a game state control. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal electric control process for performing a winning lottery, opening / closing control of the second starting port 15 (movable member 14a), and the like.

Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the counter value of the normal figure hold number counter for counting the normal figure hold number (G) is 1 or more, and the counter value of the normal figure hold number counter is 1 or more. If it is determined that this is not the case, the current Fuzu Fuden control process is terminated.

When it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol hold count counter is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the counter value of the normal figure hold count counter, and then the first to fourth storage units in the normal symbol hold storage area are stored. The stored normal symbol determination random value is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

Then, a process of determining whether or not the normal symbol determination random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to "hit" is performed.

After that, the normal symbol display 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the stop display of the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery of the normal symbol is performed.

Then, if the referenced normal symbol determination random value is a random value corresponding to "hit", the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 14b is driven to control the opening of the second starting port 15 for a predetermined opening time.

Here, for example, in the non-time saving game state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 30 seconds, and if it is a "hit", the second starting port 15 is open-controlled for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short game state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is "hit", the second start port 15 is open-controlled for 2.6 seconds, and 1.5. After the closing control is performed for a second, the opening control is performed again for 2.6 seconds.

The main CPU 110a performs a payout control process in step S500. In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates a payout number designation command corresponding to various winning openings, and transmits the generated payout quantity designation command to the payout control board 120.

In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening opening / closing solenoid data, winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display data, ordinary symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

The main CPU 110a performs an output control process in step S700. In this process, a port output process for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening opening / closing solenoid data, and the winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600 is performed.

Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a displays the special symbol created in S600 in order to light the LEDs of the first special symbol display 20, the second special symbol display 21, and the normal symbol display 22. Display device output processing that outputs device data and normal symbol display device data is performed.

Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs a command transmission process of transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 130. The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 130 will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

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

(Input control processing of the main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an input control process on the main control board 110.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 10a. If the detection signal is not input from the general winning opening detection switch 10a, the process proceeds to the next step as it is, and if the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 10a, the prize ball for the general winning opening is used. After adding predetermined data to the counter and updating it, the process moves to the next step.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening detection switch input process. In this big winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 17a. If the detection signal is not input from the large winning opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step as it is, and if the detection signal from the large winning opening detection switch 17a is input, the prize for the large winning opening is entered. After adding and updating predetermined data to the ball counter and updating by adding 1 to the number of balls entered in the large winning opening (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 17, the next Move the process to the step of.

The main CPU 110a performs the first start port detection switch input process in step S230. In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 13, and a predetermined value is determined. Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The main CPU 110a performs the second start port detection switch input process in step S240. In this second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG. 17, which will be described later, is performed.

However, when compared with the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process, the areas for storing data are different. That is, the first hold number (U1) storage area in the first start port detection switch input process is replaced with the second hold number (U2) storage area in the second start port detection switch input process, and the first start port detection switch input is performed. The first special symbol determination random value storage area in the process is configured in place of the second special symbol determination random value storage area in the second start port detection switch input process.

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs the normal figure gate detection switch input process. This normal figure gate detection switch input process determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the normal figure gate detection switch 11a. If the detection signal is not input from the normal gate detection switch 11a, the normal gate detection switch input process is terminated, the current input control process is terminated, and the detection signal is input from the normal gate detection switch 11a. If this is the case, it is determined whether or not the data set in the normal figure hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, and if the normal figure hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, it is normal. Figure Hold number (G) Add 1 to the storage area. If the number of reserved numbers (G) storage area is not less than 4, the input process for the gate detection switch for the map is terminated, and the input control process for this time is terminated.

After adding 1 to the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol value for determining the normal symbol, the random value for stopping the normal figure, and the random value for the normal figure time are acquired, and the acquired various random values are used as normal. It is stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the symbol reservation storage area.

(First start port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a first start port detection switch input process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a determines in step S230-1 whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is input, the process is transferred to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is not input, the current first step is performed. 1 Start port detection switch Input processing is completed.

In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball.

In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the amount of data set in the first reserved number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-4, and the data set in the first reserved number (U1) storage area is transferred to step S230-4. If it is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the first reserved number (U1) storage area and stores it, and in step S230-5, acquires special figure determination information.

The main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process in step S230-6. In this pre-judgment process, referring to the pre-judgment table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the type of the special symbol display, the special symbol determination random value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol random value, and the reach determination random Based on the numerical value and the random value for special figure fluctuation, the start winning information for showing the determination information of the start port in advance is determined.

In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a searches for the special symbol determination information acquired in step S230-5 in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol determination random number value storage area. Suddenly, the acquired special figure determination information is stored in a vacant storage unit.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a uses the transmission data storage area for producing the first start opening prize designation command based on the start winning information determined in the preliminary determination process of step S230-6, and the start opening winning designation command. Set to.

As a result, in the output control process of step S700, the start opening winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start opening winning designation command receives the first start opening winning designation. By analyzing the command, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect in advance even before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port this time is started.

The main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first hold number (U1) storage area in step S230-9, and the first special symbol corresponding to the first hold number (U1) updated in step S230-4. The storage designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effect, and the input processing of the first start port detection switch this time is terminated.

In the second start port detection switch input process, as in steps S230-6 to S230-9, winning information was generated with reference to the preliminary determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, and was based on the winning information. The second start opening winning designation command and the special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the second hold number (U2) are transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The special figure special electric control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

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

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

In the special symbol storage determination process of step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining the variation time of the special symbol, and the like. The special symbol memory determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

In the special symbol variation processing in step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and if the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol stop in step S330. Perform the process to shift to the process. The details of this special symbol variation processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 21.

In the special symbol stop process of step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the stop-displayed special symbol (big hit symbol, lost symbol), and also performs a time-saving game count (J), a time-saving game flag, and a high-probability game count. (X) and the high-probability game flag setting process are performed. The special symbol stop processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 22.

In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the jackpot game. Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot based on the type of jackpot symbol (special figure stop data) determined in step S310.

Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot, the opening time of the opening / closing member 16a according to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the drive data of the winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16b is output to open / close member 16a. To open. At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

When a specified number of game balls win (win) during this opening, or when the opening time of the large winning opening elapses (round winning counter (C) = 10 or special game timer counter = 0), the size is large. The output of the drive data of the winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16b is stopped to close the opening / closing member 16a. As a result, one round game is completed. Also, the counter value of the round winning counter (C) is cleared.

When the predetermined number of round games (4 times or 10 times in the present embodiment) is completed, the data stored in the round game number (R) storage area is cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 3 To special figure special electric processing data = 4, prepare to move to the subroutine of big hit game end processing, and end this big hit game processing.

In the jackpot game end process of step S350, the main CPU 110a determines either the high-probability game state or the low-probability game state, and either the time-saving game state or the non-time-saving game state. Performs a process of determining the game state of. The big hit game end process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 23.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a special symbol storage determination process in the main control board 110.

In step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Here, if the variation of the special symbol is being displayed (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if the variation of the special symbol is not being displayed (special symbol time counter = 0), The process is transferred to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the second reserved number (U2) storage area is 1 or more when the special symbol is not changing. When the main CPU 110a determines that the second reserved number (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a shifts the process to step S310-3, and when the second reserved number (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the main CPU 110a shifts the process. , Step S310-4.

In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a is updated by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the second hold number (U2) storage area.

In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether the first reserved number (U1) storage area is 1 or more. When the main CPU 110a determines that the first reserved number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a shifts the process to step S310-5, and when the first reserved number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the main CPU 110a shifts the process. , Ends the special symbol memory determination process this time.

In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a is updated by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first hold number (U1) storage area.

In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the special symbol hold storage area corresponding to the special symbol hold number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. .. Specifically, the main CPU 110a is one before each data stored in the first special symbol determination random value storage area or the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. Shift to the memory. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random value, the jackpot symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

In the present embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol determination random value storage area, but the starting port is won. The first special symbol determination random value storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted in the order in which the first special symbol determination is performed, or the first special symbol determination random value storage area may be larger than the second special symbol storage area. It may be prioritized and shifted.

The main CPU 110a is based on the first reserved number (U1) storage area or the second reserved number (U2) storage area subtracted in the above step S310-2 or step S310-4 in step S310-7. , The special symbol storage designation command is determined, and the determined special symbol storage designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effect.

The main CPU 110a is based on the data (special symbol determination random value, jackpot symbol random value) written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S311. Then, the jackpot determination process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure fluctuation pattern determination process. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is referred to, and the special figure stop data, the number of special symbol reservations (U), the acquired random number value for reach determination, and the special figure variation The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random value.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the production transmission data storage area.

In step S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the game state at the start of the fluctuation, and sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the transmission data storage area for effect.

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

In step S316, the main CPU 110a puts the variation display data for causing the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 to display the variation of the special symbol (blinking of the LED) in the predetermined processing area. set. As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data for turning on or off the LED is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. The variable display of the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 is performed.

In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the current special symbol storage determination processing.

(Big hit judgment process of main control board)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 20. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination process on the main control board 110.

In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a has a special symbol determination random value written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6 based on the stochastic gaming state. It is determined whether or not it is a random value of "big hit". Specifically, when the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol determination random value storage area, the main CPU 110a is selected from the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 4A. Refer to the jackpot determination table, and when the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 4 (b). Then, it is determined whether or not the random value for determining the special symbol is a "big hit". As a result of the determination, if it is determined to be a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-2, and if it is not determined to be a jackpot, the process is transferred to step S311-5.

In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a determines the random value for the jackpot special symbol written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the type of special symbol. (Special figure stop data) is determined, and the jackpot special symbol determination process for setting the determined special figure stop data in the special figure stop data storage area is performed. Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot special symbol determination table in the jackpot shown in FIG. 5A, and is based on the jackpot special symbol random value written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit). The special figure stop data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined, and the determined special figure stop data is set in the special figure stop data storage area.

The determined special symbol is used to determine whether or not it is a "big hit" in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 22, as will be described later, and also determines the operation mode of the big prize opening in the big hit game process. It is also used to determine the game state after the end of the jackpot in the jackpot game end process of FIG. 23.

In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a determines the effect symbol designation command based on the jackpot special symbol stop data determined in step S311-2, and uses the determined effect symbol designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the game state at the time of winning the big hit from the information set in the game state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), and the game state at the time of winning the big hit. The game status information indicating the above is set in the game status buffer. Specifically, the main CPU 110a sets 00H if both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, and 01H if the time-saving game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set. If the time saving game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set, 02H is set, and if both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), it is decided to set the game state at the time of jackpot winning in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag in the state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, a new game state at the time of winning the big hit after the big hit is completed. This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the end of the jackpot. Therefore, by providing a game state buffer for storing the game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit separately from the game state storage area, the game information in the game state buffer can be referred to after the big hit is completed. Based on the game state at the time of winning the big hit, the game state after the end of the big hit (time-saving game state, number of time-saving games, etc.) can be newly set.

In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a determines a special symbol for loss with reference to the loss special symbol determination table of FIG. 5B, and stores the determined special symbol stop data for loss in the special figure stop data storage area. Set to.

In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines the effect symbol designation command based on the special symbol stop data of the loss determined in step S311-5, and uses the determined effect symbol designation command in the transmission data storage area for effect. Set and end the jackpot judgment process this time.

(Special symbol variation processing of the main control board)
The special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. 21. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a special symbol variation process in the main control board 110.

In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in step S315 has ended (elapsed) (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has not ended (elapsed), the special symbol variation processing is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if it is determined that the fluctuation time has ended (elapsed), it is determined. The process is transferred to step S320-2.

In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a clears the variation display data set in step S316, and sets the special symbol set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 to the first special symbol display 20 or the first special symbol display 20 or. , The special symbol stop data for displaying the stop display on the second special symbol display 21 is set in a predetermined processing area. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

When the main CPU 110a starts the stop display of the special symbol as described above in step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in the above S110.

In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 22, and ends the current special symbol variation processing.

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

In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has ended (elapsed) (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol stop time has ended (elapsed), the process is transferred to step S330-2, and if it is determined that the symbol stop time has not ended (elapsed), this time. The special symbol stop processing is terminated.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the time-saving game count (J) storage area is set. It is updated by subtracting 1 from the stored time-saving game count (J), and it is determined whether or not the new time-saving game count (J) is "0". As a result, when the number of time-saving games (J) is "0", the time-saving game flag set in the time-saving game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time-saving games (J) is not "0", the time-saving game flag is cleared. , The process is transferred to step S330-3 with the time-saving game flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area set. On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process is directly transferred to step S330-3.

The main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game end determination process in step S330-3. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area, and if the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the high-probability game is played. The number of times (X) is updated by subtracting 1 from the number of high-probability games (X) stored in the storage area, and it is determined whether or not the new number of high-probability games (X) is "0". As a result, when the high-probability game count (X) is "0", the high-probability game flag stored in the high-probability game flag storage area is cleared, and the high-probability game count (X) is "0". If not, the process is transferred to step S330-4 with the high-probability game flag stored in the high-probability game flag storage area set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process is directly transferred to step S330-4.

In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a confirms the current game state and sets the game state designation command in the transmission data storage area for effect.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S330-5 whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special figure stop data stored in the special figure stop data storage area is of a jackpot symbol. Here, if it is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-7, and if it is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-6.

In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the current special symbol stop processing.

In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electric processing data and prepares to move to the big hit game processing.

In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a resets the game state and the number of time-saving games. Specifically, the main CPU 110a clears the data stored in the high-probability game flag storage area, the high-probability game number (X) storage area, the time-saving game flag storage area, and the time-saving game number (J) storage area.

The main CPU 110a performs the jackpot start preparation setting process in step S330-9. In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 6, the “first jackpot table” is obtained from the jackpot game opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 7 based on the special figure stop data. , The jackpot opening / closing control table for the jackpot game of any one of the "second jackpot tables" is determined.

In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (first jackpot game to second jackpot game) based on the jackpot opening / closing control table for jackpot games determined in step S330-9. , Set the opening specification command according to the type of special game in the transmission data storage area for production.

In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the big hit game big winning opening open / close control table determined in step S330-9. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is completed, the special symbol stop process this time is completed.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a jackpot game end process on the main control board 110.

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

In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, at the end of the jackpot. High-probability game flag Processing is performed as to whether or not to set the high-probability flag in the storage area.

In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, a high-probability game. A predetermined number of times is set in the high-probability game number (X) storage area indicating the number of remaining fluctuations of the state.

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the time-saving game flag. Performs a process of whether or not to set the time saving game flag in the storage area.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game number determination process. Specifically, referring to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 8, the remaining number of fluctuations in the time-saving game state is determined based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. The number of time-saving games shown (J) The storage area is set to a predetermined number of times.

In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the game state and sets the game state designation command in the transmission data storage area for effect.

In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Explanation of command)
In the flowchart of the main control board 110 described above, the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130.

The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 consists of one command consisting of two bytes of data, and one byte of MODE information for identifying the classification of the control command and the control command to be executed. It is composed of 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

The "effect symbol designation command" indicates the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, "MODE" is set to "E0H", and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the type of the special symbol eventually determines the type of the jackpot and the high-probability gaming state, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the type of the jackpot and the gaming state.

In this effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in steps S311-3 and S311-6, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is sent to the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. It is set. Immediately after that, the effect symbol designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "first special symbol storage designation command" indicates the number of reserved storages stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area, and "MODE" is set to "E1H" to match the number of reserved storages. DATA information is set.

In this first special symbol storage designation command, when the number of reserved storages stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area is switched, the first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the number of reserved storages is the effect control board 130. Will be sent to. Specifically, when the value stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in step S230-9 or step S310-7, the number corresponding to the reserved storage number after the increase or decrease is corresponding. 1 A special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the first special symbol storage designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "second special symbol storage designation command" indicates the number of reserved storages stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area, and "MODE" is set to "E2H" to match the number of reserved storages. DATA information is set.

In this second special symbol storage designation command, when the number of reserved storages stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area is switched, the second special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the number of reserved storages is the effect control board 130. Will be sent to. Specifically, when the value stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area increases or decreases in step S240 or step S310-7, the second special corresponding to the reserved storage number after the increase or decrease. The symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the second special symbol storage designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

In the present embodiment, the "first special symbol memory designation command" and the "second special symbol memory designation command" are collectively referred to as a "special symbol memory designation command".

The "design confirmation command" indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, "MODE" is set to "E3H", and "DATA" is set to "00H".

This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 in step S320-3, the symbol confirmation command stores the transmission data for effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the area. Immediately after that, the symbol determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "first special symbol variation pattern designation command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 20, the "MODE" is set to "E6H", and various variations are made. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

This first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to a determined special symbol variation pattern when the variation display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display 20 is started. The designated command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern stores the transmission data for effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the area. Immediately after that, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "second special symbol variation pattern designation command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol on the second special symbol display 21, the "MODE" is set to "E7H", and various variations are made. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

This second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern when the variation display of the special symbol of the second special symbol display 21 is started. The designated command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern stores the transmission data for effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the area. Immediately after that, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

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

The "starting opening prize designation command" is information for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance, and "MODE" is set to "E8H" or "E9H" according to the special symbol display, and various types are set. DATA information is set according to the winning information.

In this starting port winning designation command, when the game ball wins in the first starting opening 13 or the second starting opening 15, the starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the determined starting winning information is sent to the effect control board 130. Will be sent. Specifically, a start opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning information determined when the game ball wins in the first starting opening 13 or the second starting opening 15 in the above steps S230-8 or S240. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the start opening winning designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "Big Win Opening Designation Command" indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to the type of jackpot, "MODE" is set to "EAH", and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds. Has been done.

In this big winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the number of started rounds is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the large winning opening opening / closing door 17b is opened in step S340, the large winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds at the time of opening is set in the transmission data storage area for production of the main RAM 110c. .. Immediately after that, the large winning opening opening designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "opening designation command" indicates that various jackpots are started, "MODE" is set by "EBH", and DATA information is set according to the type of jackpot.

In this opening designation command, when various jackpots start, the opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-10, the opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the opening designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "ending designation command" indicates that various jackpots have been completed, "MODE" is set by "ECH", and DATA information is set according to the type of jackpot.

In this ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340, the ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "normal symbol designation command" indicates the type of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 22, "MODE" is set to "EDH", and the DATA information is set according to the type of the ordinary symbol. It is set.

In this normal map designation command, when various normal symbols are determined and the variable display of the normal symbols is started, the normal map designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the variation display of the normal symbol is started in step S400, the normal map designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the normal map designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "normal symbol fluctuation pattern designation command" indicates the fluctuation time of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 22, "MODE" is set to "EEH", and DATA is set according to the fluctuation time of various ordinary symbols. Information is set.

In this normal symbol fluctuation designation command, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 22 is started, the normal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130. To. Specifically, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started in step S400, the normal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the transmission data storage area for production of the main RAM 110c. To. Immediately after that, the normal map fluctuation designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "game state specification command" indicates whether the game is in the time-saving game state or the non-time-saving game state. If "MODE" is set to "EFH" and the non-time-saving game state is set, "DATA" is set to "DATA". It is set to "00H", and "DATA" is set to "01H" in the short-time game state.

In this game state specification command, a game state specification command corresponding to the game state is transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the change of the special symbol, the end of the change of the special symbol, the start of the big hit game, and the end of the big hit. Will be done. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S314, the high-probability game flag, the number of high-probability games, the time-saving game flag, and the number of time-saving games (J) are changed in step S330-4. When there is a possibility that the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count, the time-saving game flag, and the time-saving game number (J) are set in step S350-6, the current game state is supported. The game state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Immediately after that, the game state designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Main processing of the production control unit)
The processing executed by the sub CPU 130a in the effect control unit 130m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the main processing in the effect control unit 130m.

The sub CPU 130a performs an initialization process in step S1000. In this process, the sub CPU 130a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 130b and initializes and sets the flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 130c in response to the power being turned on.

The sub CPU 130a performs the sub random number update process in step S1100. In this process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of updating various random value values stored in the sub RAM 130c. After that, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the effect control unit)
A timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 130 m. Although not shown, the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 130 m generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds), reads the timer interrupt processing program, and reads the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step S1300, the sub CPU 130a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a to the stack area.

The sub CPU 130a performs command analysis processing in step S1400. In this process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of analyzing the command stored in the receive buffer of the sub RAM 130c. A specific description of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

When the effect control unit 130m receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 130m (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. After that, the analysis process of the command received in step S1400 is performed.

In step S1500, the sub CPU 130a performs a timer update process for updating various timer counters used in the effect control unit 130m.

In step S1600, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 37a and the cross key detection switches 38a to 38d are input, and when the signals of the effect button detection switch 37a and the like are input, the sub CPU 130a determines. Performs an effect input control process for transmitting an effect button signal or the like to the general control unit 140.

In step S1700, the sub CPU 130a performs a data output process of transmitting various data and the like set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the integrated control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170.

In step S1800, the sub CPU 130a restores the information saved in step S1300 to the register of the sub CPU 130a.

(Command analysis processing of the production control unit)
Next, the command analysis process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the command analysis process (1) in the effect control unit 130 m, and FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the command analysis process (2) in the effect control unit 130 m. The command analysis process (2) is performed following the command analysis process (1).

In step S1401, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not there is a command in the receive buffer, and confirms whether or not the command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1410 if there is a command in the receive buffer. On the other hand, in this process, if there is no command in the receive buffer, the sub CPU 130a ends the command analysis process this time.

In step S1410, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the receive buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1411. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1420 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not a special symbol storage designation command.

In step S1411, the sub CPU 130a analyzes the hold storage number from the special symbol storage designation command, and performs the hold storage update process of setting the analyzed hold storage number in the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

In step S1420, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is the start opening winning designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1421 if the command stored in the receive buffer is a start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1430 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not the start opening winning designation command.

In step S1421, the sub CPU 130a performs the icon change effect determination process based on the content of the received start opening winning designation command.

Specifically, the result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol corresponding to the command and the fluctuation pattern are specified from the start opening prize designation command, and the change scenario that changes the display mode of the hold icon according to the jackpot winning expectation is determined. do. For example, the hold icon is displayed in white in the normal (default) display mode, blue in the special display mode 1, green in the special display mode 2, and red in the special display mode 3. , Normal display mode (white) <Special display mode 1 (blue) <Special display mode 2 (green) <Special display mode 3 (red) may be increased in this order.
Then, a hold icon display designation command for displaying the determined hold icon on the image display device 30 is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, in the data output process of step S1700, the hold icon display designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170.

In step S1430, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the receive buffer is a variable pattern designation command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1431. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1440 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not a variable pattern designation command.

The sub CPU 130a performs the variation effect pattern determination process in step S1431. A specific description of this variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 29.

The sub CPU 130a performs the arrangement change effect pattern determination process in step S1432. A specific description of this array change effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 32.

The sub CPU 130a performs the reach symbol pattern determination process in step S1433. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends. A specific description of this reach pattern pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

In step S1440, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is an effect symbol designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1441 if the command stored in the receive buffer is an effect symbol designation command. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1450 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not the effect symbol designation command.

In step S1431, the sub CPU 130a performs a symbol stop data determination process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 30 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

In this symbol stop data determination process, the effect symbol designation command is analyzed to determine the symbol stop data (big hit symbol data, lost symbol data) for identifying the presence / absence of a jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined symbol stop. The data is set in the symbol storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

In step S1450, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol determination command. In this process, if the command stored in the receive buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1451. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1460 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not a symbol determination command.

In step S1451, the sub CPU 130a performs an effect symbol stop process for setting a stop designation command for displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c in order to stop and display the effect symbol. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends. As a result, in the data output process of step S1700, the stop designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170.

In step S1460, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a game state designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1461 if the command stored in the receive buffer is a game state designation command. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1470 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not a game state specification command.

In step S1461, the sub CPU 130a performs a game state setting process for setting data indicating a game state based on the received game state designation command in the game state storage area in the sub RAM 130c.

In step S1462, the sub CPU 130a determines an effect mode according to the current gaming state, and performs an effect mode setting process of setting the determined effect mode designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

The "effect mode" is a classification mode (category) of the variable effect executed by using various effect devices, and in the present embodiment, the effect mode A (normal game state) and the effect mode. Two types of production modes, B (high-probability time-saving game state), are provided. Further, it is assumed that the effect mode such as the display mode of the background image and the effect symbol and the presence / absence of the effect differs depending on the type of the effect mode.
The effect mode is not limited to two types, and may be provided in a plurality of game states in both the normal game state and the high-probability time-saving game state, or may be provided in a plurality of game states.

In step S1470, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is an opening designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1471 if the command stored in the receive buffer is an opening designation command. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1480 if the command stored in the receive buffer is not the opening designation command.

In step S1471, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot start effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot start effect pattern. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends. In this jackpot start effect pattern determination process, the jackpot start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, and the determined jackpot start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

Then, the jackpot start effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, in the data output process of step S1700, the jackpot start effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170.

In step S1480, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a command for designating the opening of the winning opening. In this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1481 if the command stored in the receive buffer is a command for designating the opening of the winning opening. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1490 unless it is a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening.

In step S1481, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends. In this jackpot effect pattern determination process, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the jackpot opening designation command, and the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

Then, the jackpot effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, in the data output process of step S1700, the jackpot effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170.

In step S1490, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is the ending designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 130a shifts the process to step S1491 if the command stored in the receive buffer is an ending designation command. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a ends the command analysis process this time if it is not an ending designation command.

In step S1491, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot end effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot end effect pattern. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends. In this jackpot end effect pattern determination process, the jackpot end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, and the determined jackpot end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

Then, the jackpot end effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, in the data output process of step S1700, the jackpot end effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170.

(Variable effect pattern determination process)
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a variation effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130 m.

The sub CPU 130a refers to the received variation pattern designation command in step S1431-1.

The sub CPU 130a acquires a random value for determining a variation effect pattern in step S1431-2, and selects a variation effect pattern determination table (see FIGS. 30 and 31) in step S1431-3. The details of the variable effect pattern determination table will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the variation effect pattern in step S1431-4. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, and based on the variation pattern designation command and the random value for determining the variation effect pattern, a plurality of variation effect patterns. One of the variable effect patterns is determined. This variable effect pattern indicates an effect mode (effect content) of the variable effect.

In step S1431-5, the sub CPU 130a specifies a variation effect pattern designation command corresponding to the variation effect pattern determined in step S1431-4, and sets the specified variation effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. ..

As a result, in the data output process of step S1700, the variation effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170. Then, the effect devices such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame lighting device 34, and the panel drive device 35 are made to execute the variation effect corresponding to the variation effect pattern designation command (variation effect pattern).

In step S1431-6, the sub CPU 130a sets the variation effect time, which is the effect time corresponding to the variation effect pattern determined in step S1431-4, in the variation effect timer counter of the sub RAM 130c, and in step S1431-7, the effect time is set. The variation effect data corresponding to the variation effect pattern is set in the variation effect data storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

The fluctuation effect timer counter is subtracted by 1 every 4 ms in step S1500. The sub CPU 130a can specify the remaining time of the variation effect, in other words, the time elapsed since the start of the variation effect, by the variation effect timer counter.

The sub CPU 130a performs the hold icon display update process in step S1431-8. Specifically, whether or not to change the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 30 based on the change scenario of the hold icon determined in the icon change effect determination process of step S1421 and the display after the change. The mode is determined, the hold icon change designation command corresponding to this decision is specified, and the specified hold icon change designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process is completed, the variable effect pattern determination process this time is completed.

As a result, in the data output process of step S1700, the hold icon change designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170. Then, the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 30 changes in response to the hold icon change designation command.

(Variable production pattern determination table)
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table referred to when determining a variation effect pattern for a normal gaming state (effect mode A), and FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a high-probability time-saving gaming state (effect mode B). It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table which is referred when determining the variation effect pattern for.

In the variation effect pattern determination table, the variation pattern designation command, the selection rate (%) based on the random value for determining the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect pattern are associated with each other. Further, the variation effect pattern is associated with the effect content (variation effect content) of the variation effect performed by the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame lighting device 34, the panel drive device 35, and the like. ..

As described above, when the sub CPU 130a receives the variation pattern designation command and acquires the random value for determining the variation effect pattern, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 and uses the variation pattern specification command. , The variable effect pattern is determined according to the selection rate (%) set in the variable effect pattern determination table based on the random value for determining the variable effect pattern.

Here, the "normal variation" and "shortened variation" described in the column of the variation effect content of the variation effect pattern determination table mean that a plurality of effect symbols fluctuate apart at high speed and stop without reaching. The difference between normal fluctuation and shortened fluctuation is that the shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

Further, "N reach (single)" described in the column of the variable effect content of the variable effect pattern determination table means that the effect symbol is reach on any one of the plurality of effective lines L1 to L5. It means reach (normal reach).

Further, "N reach (reverse double)" and "N reach (forward double)" described in the column of the variable effect content of the variable effect pattern determination table are any two effective lines of a plurality of effective lines L1 to L5. Above, it means N reach (normal reach) in which the effect symbols are reach, and N reach (reverse double) and N reach (order double) are arranged in ascending order of the main effect symbols of the symbol string TZ3 (N reach). It differs in that it is arranged in (order double)) or descending order (N reach (reverse double)).

In addition, the "SP reach (single)" described in the column of the variable effect content of the variable effect pattern determination table is performed after the N reach (single), and the SP reach (SP reach) with a higher expectation of winning a big hit than the N reach. Super reach) means. In the present embodiment, the symbol rows TZ1 to TZ3 are moved to the upper left corner of the image display device 30 and displayed in a reduced size, and the reach is such that the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 fight each other.

In addition, the "SP reach (reverse double)", "SP reach (forward double)", and "SP reach (special double)" described in the variable effect content column of the variable effect pattern determination table are N reach (reverse double). ), SP reach (super reach), which is performed after N reach (forward double) and has a higher expectation of winning a big hit than N reach, SP reach (reverse double), SP reach (forward double) and SP The arrangement of the main effect symbols in the symbol string TZ3 is different from that of the reach (special double).
Specifically, in the SP reach (reverse double), the main effect symbols of the symbol string TZ3 are arranged in descending order, and in the SP reach (order double), the main effect symbols of the symbol string TZ3 are arranged in ascending order. In the SP reach (special double), the main effect symbols having the same main effect symbol in the symbol string TZ3 are all arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol columns TZ1 to TZ3 are moved to the upper left corner of the image display device 30 and displayed in a reduced size, and the reach is such that a plurality of ally characters K3 and enemy characters K4 fight each other.

Further, the "immediate hit" described in the column of the variable effect content of the variable effect pattern determination table is an effect in which the effect symbol is stopped by a combination of notifying the jackpot without reaching the reach after the normal variation is performed. ..

In addition, the "pseudo-continuous success" described in the column of the variable effect content of the variable effect pattern determination table means that a fanning effect of whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed is executed, and finally the pseudo-continuous notice is executed. It shows that the result is.
Further, the "pseudo-continuous failure" indicates that a fanning effect of whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed is executed, but the result is that the pseudo-continuous notice is not executed in the end.
In addition, "pseudo continuous notice" means that the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and then changed again during the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to one big hit lottery, and the effect symbol is changed and temporarily stopped. It means a notice by a variable mode in which the display is performed multiple times. In the present embodiment, the symbol "7" symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the symbol string TZ2 (pseudo-ream success), thereby notifying that the pseudo-continuous notice is performed.

In addition, the "successful arrangement change effect" described in the column of the variation effect content of the variation effect pattern determination table means that the arrangement change effect is finally executed by the fanning effect of whether or not the arrangement change effect is executed. Indicates that the result will be executed.
Further, "Failure in the arrangement change effect" indicates that the fanning effect of whether or not the arrangement change effect is executed is executed, but the result is that the arrangement change effect is not executed in the end.
The "arrangement change effect" is an effect in which the arrangement of the main effect symbols in the symbol string TZ3 is changed.

The first feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 is that the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the variation effect content is normally variable (shortened variation) <N reach (single) <N reach (reverse). Double) <N reach (forward double) <SP reach (reverse double) <SP reach (forward double) <SP reach (special double) <In order of immediate hit, the points are higher. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, it is a production that it is confirmed that the immediate hit will be a big hit.

The second feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 is that the reach effect is executed when the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed than when the pseudo continuous notice effect is not executed. It is easy, and the higher the number of times the pseudo-continuous notice is executed, the higher the expectation of winning a big hit. By doing so, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player regarding whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is executed or the number of times the pseudo-continuous notice is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the third feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 is that the number of effect patterns is larger in the normal gaming state than in the high-probability time-saving gaming state. By doing so, in the normal game state where it is difficult to make a big hit compared to the high-probability short-time game state, it is possible to excite the game without getting the player bored by various productions, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Will be.

Further, as a fourth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the arrangement change effect may be executed in the normal gaming state (effect mode A), whereas the probability is high. In the time-saving game state (effect mode B), the arrangement change effect is not executed. By doing so, in the normal gaming state where it is harder to hit the jackpot than in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, various effects that are not executed in the high-probability time-saving gaming state can excite the game without boring the player. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It can be said that the arrangement change effect is not executed in the effect mode B, whereas the arrangement change effect may be executed in the effect mode A.

Further, as the fifth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the arrangement change effect is executed in the normal variation, the shortened variation, and the immediate hit, that is, the variation effect having a short variation time. There is a point that is not done. By doing so, in the variable production with a short fluctuation time, the game can be progressed smoothly, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as a sixth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the pattern in which the arrangement of the symbol string TZ3 changes is a pattern in which the main effect symbols of the symbol string TZ3 are arranged in ascending order (a pattern in which the main effect symbols of the symbol string TZ3 are arranged in ascending order. There are N reach (order double), SP reach (order double)) and a pattern (SP reach (special double)) in which the main effect symbols with the same main effect symbol in the symbol row TZ3 are all arranged. .. By doing so, it is possible to surprise the player with a novel variation effect that has never existed in the past, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the seventh feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 is that after the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed, it returns to the arrangement before the change (variation effect patterns 18, 19, 26, 27, 35, 36). By doing so, it is possible to surprise the player with a novel variation effect that has never existed in the past, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In the case of returning to the arrangement before the change after the arrangement of the symbol string TZ3 is changed (variation effect pattern 18, 19, 26, 27, 35, 36), the change is made after the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed. The expectation of winning a big hit is higher than in the case of not returning to the previous arrangement (variable effect patterns 7, 11, 14, 16, 22, 24, 31, 33).

(Arrangement change effect pattern determination process)
Next, the arrangement change effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an arrangement change effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130 m.

The sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern determined in step S1431-4 in step S1432-1.

In step S1432-2, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is a variation effect pattern that executes the sequence change effect success. When the sub CPU 130a determines that it is a variable effect pattern that executes the sequence change effect success, it shifts the process to step S1432-3, and if it determines that it is a variable effect pattern that does not execute the array change effect success, it moves to step S1432-3. , Step S1432-6.

The sub CPU 130a acquires the random number value for determining the sequence change effect success pattern in step S1432-3, and selects the sequence change effect success pattern determination table (see FIG. 33A) in step S1432-4. The details of the arrangement change effect success pattern determination table will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the arrangement change effect success pattern in step S1432-5. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the array change effect success pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33 (a), and a plurality of array changes based on the variation effect pattern and the random number value for determining the array change effect success pattern. One arrangement change production success pattern is determined from the production success patterns.

In step S1432-6, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the pattern is a variation effect pattern that executes an array change effect failure. When the sub CPU 130a determines that it is a variation effect pattern that executes the array change effect failure, it shifts the process to step S1432-7, and if it determines that it is a variation effect pattern that does not execute the array change effect failure. , The process of determining the array change effect pattern this time is completed.

The sub CPU 130a acquires the random number value for determining the sequence change effect failure pattern in step S1432-7, and selects the sequence change effect failure pattern determination table (see FIG. 33B) in step S1432-8. The details of the array change effect failure pattern determination table will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the arrangement change effect failure pattern in step S1432-9. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the array change effect failure pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33 (b), and a plurality of array changes based on the variation effect pattern and the random number value for determining the array change effect failure pattern. One arrangement change production failure pattern is determined from the production failure patterns.

In step S1432-10, the sub CPU 130a specifies an array change effect pattern specification command corresponding to the sequence change effect success pattern and the array change effect failure pattern determined in steps S1432-5 and S1432-9, and the specified array change. The effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c.

As a result, in the data output process of step S1700, the array change effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170. Then, an arrangement change effect corresponding to the arrangement change effect pattern designation command is executed by an effect device such as an image display device 30, an audio output device 33, a frame lighting device 34, and a panel drive device 35.

(Arrangement change production success pattern determination table)
FIG. 33A is a diagram showing an array change effect success pattern determination table that is referred to when determining an array change effect success pattern.

In the array change effect success pattern determination table, the variation effect pattern, the selection rate (%) based on the random number value for determining the array change effect success pattern, and the array change effect success pattern are associated with each other.

As described above, when the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern and acquires the random number value for determining the sequence change effect success pattern, the sub CPU 130a refers to the array change effect success pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33 (a) and refers to the variation effect pattern. And, based on the random value for determining the sequence change effect success pattern, the sequence change effect success pattern is determined according to the selection rate (%) set in the array change effect success pattern determination table.

In the arrangement change effect success pattern 1, the display unit of the image display device 30 is blacked out (whiteout), so that all the effect symbols are temporarily disappeared, and then when the display of the effect symbols is restored, the symbol string TZ3 is the main character. This is a pattern in which an arrangement change effect is performed in which the arrangement of the output symbols is changed from a descending order arrangement to an ascending order arrangement.
Further, in the arrangement change effect success pattern 2, the effect button operation promotion image S1 for prompting the operation of the effect button 37A is displayed, and when the effect button 37A is operated or the operation effective time elapses, the symbol string TZ3 This is a pattern in which an arrangement change effect is performed in which the arrangement of the main effect symbols is changed from a descending order arrangement to an ascending order arrangement.

As a feature of the arrangement change effect success pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33 (a), the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the arrangement change effect success pattern increases in the order of the arrangement change effect success pattern 1 <the arrangement change effect success pattern 2. The point is mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Arrangement change production failure pattern determination table)
FIG. 33B is a diagram showing an array change effect failure pattern determination table that is referred to when determining an array change effect failure pattern.

In the array change effect failure pattern determination table, the variation effect pattern, the selection rate (%) based on the random number value for determining the array change effect failure pattern, and the array change effect failure pattern are associated with each other. Further, the arrangement change effect failure pattern is associated with the effect content of the arrangement change effect failure performed by the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame lighting device 34, the panel drive device 35, and the like.

As described above, when the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern and acquires the random number value for determining the array change effect failure pattern, the sub CPU 130a refers to the array change effect failure pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33 (b) and refers to the variation effect pattern. And, based on the random value for determining the array change effect failure pattern, the array change effect failure pattern is determined according to the selection rate (%) set in the array change effect failure pattern determination table.

In the arrangement change effect failure pattern 1, even if the display of the effect symbols is restored after all the effect symbols are temporarily disappeared due to the blackout (whiteout) of the display unit of the image display device 30, the symbol string TZ3 This is a so-called Gase effect pattern in which the effect is completed without changing the arrangement of the main effect symbols of the above from the descending order arrangement to the ascending order arrangement.
Further, in the arrangement change effect failure pattern 2, the effect button operation promotion image S1 for prompting the operation of the effect button 37A is displayed, and even if the effect button 37A is operated or the operation effective time elapses, the symbol string TZ3 is displayed. This is a so-called Gase effect pattern in which the effect is completed without changing the arrangement of the main effect symbols from the descending order arrangement to the ascending order arrangement.

As a feature of the array change effect failure pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33 (b), the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the array change effect failure pattern increases in the order of the array change effect failure pattern 1 <the array change effect failure pattern 2. The point is mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Reach pattern pattern determination process)
Next, the reach symbol pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the reach symbol pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130 m.

The sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern determined in step S1431-4 in step S1433-1.

The sub CPU 130a acquires the reach symbol pattern determination random number value in step S1433-2, and selects the reach symbol pattern determination table (see FIGS. 35 and 36) in step S1433-3. The details of the reach symbol pattern determination table will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the reach symbol pattern in step S1433-4. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reach symbol pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, and is selected from a plurality of reach symbol patterns based on the variation effect pattern and the random value for determining the reach symbol pattern. Determine one reach pattern.

In step S1433-5, the sub CPU 130a specifies the reach symbol pattern designation command corresponding to the determined reach symbol pattern, and sets the specified reach symbol pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c.

As a result, in the data output process of step S1700, the reach symbol pattern designation command is transmitted to the integrated control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170. Then, the reach symbol corresponding to the reach symbol pattern designation command is displayed on the image display device 30.

(Reach pattern pattern determination table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a reach symbol pattern determination table 1 for a normal gaming state (effect mode A), which is referred to when determining a reach symbol pattern for a normal gaming state (effect mode A), and FIG. 36 is a diagram. It is a figure which shows the reach symbol pattern determination table 2 for the normal gaming state (effect mode A) which is referred to when the reach symbol pattern for a normal gaming state (effect mode A) is determined.

In the reach symbol pattern determination table for the normal game state (effect mode A), the variable effect pattern, the selection rate (%) based on the random value for determining the reach symbol pattern, and the reach symbol pattern are associated with each other. Further, the reach symbol pattern is associated with the type of effect symbol to be displayed on the image display device 30.

As described above, when the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern and acquires the reach symbol pattern determination random number value, it refers to the reach symbol pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (effect mode A) shown in FIGS. 35 and 36. Then, based on the variable effect pattern and the random value for determining the reach symbol pattern, the reach symbol pattern is determined according to the selection rate (%) set in the reach symbol pattern determination table for the normal game state (effect mode A). Will be done.

The description in parentheses in the reach symbol pattern column for the variable effect patterns 19, 27, and 36 (SP reach (special double)) indicates the reach symbol after the change to the special arrangement.

Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot is 1 and the jackpot is 3, that is, the jackpot is won in the variable effect other than the variable effect in which the maximum profit to the player is won. It is not notified by the design.
That is, for example, when the reach symbol pattern of "6 (blue) / 7 (red)" is determined when the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern 22 is performed, the jackpot is finally won by the "6" symbol. It will inform you of that.

The first feature of the reach symbol pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (effect mode A) shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 is that the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the reach symbol pattern (single reach) is "2 (blue)". Design, "4 (blue)" design, "6 (blue)" design <"1 (green)" design, "5 (green)" design <"3 (red)" design <"7 (red)" design The point that it is higher in order can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second feature of the reach symbol pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (effect mode A) shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 is that the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the reach symbol pattern (double reach) is "1 (green). "2 (blue)" symbol, "4 (blue) / 5 (green)" symbol, "5 (green) / 6 (blue)" symbol <"2 (blue) / 3 (red)" symbol, "3 (red)" ) ・ 4 (blue) ”design <“6 (blue) ・ 7 (red) ”design <“7 (red) ・ 1 (green) ”The higher the number in this order. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

That is, it can be said that the jackpot winning expectation differs depending on the type (type of effect symbol) of the reach symbol (the symbol of the symbol string TZ1 and the symbol string TZ2) in the reach effect before the arrangement of the symbol string TZ3 is changed. Specifically, in the case of single reach, the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the type of reach symbol (symbol of symbol row TZ1 and symbol row TZ2) is "2" symbol, "4" symbol, "6" symbol <". The order of "1" symbol, "5" symbol <"3" symbol <"7" symbol is higher, and in the case of double reach, "1.2" symbol, "4.5" symbol, "5.6" symbol < The numbers are higher in the order of "2.3" symbol, "3.4" symbol <"6.7" symbol <"7.1" symbol.

In the case of a single reach, the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the type of reach symbol (designs of symbol row TZ1 and symbol row TZ2) is "2" symbol, "4" symbol, "6" symbol> "1" symbol, "5" symbol> "3" symbol> "7" symbol is lower in order, and in the case of double reach, "1.2" symbol, "4.5" symbol, "5.6" symbol> "2.3" symbol It may be lowered in the order of "design", "3.4" symbol> "6.7" symbol> "7.1" symbol.

Further, it can be said that the expectation of winning a big hit differs depending on the type of the reach symbol (the symbol of the symbol string TZ1 and the symbol string TZ2) in the reach effect after the arrangement of the symbol string TZ3 is changed. Specifically, the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the type (type of production symbol) of the reach symbol (design of symbol row TZ1 and symbol row TZ2) is "1.2 (1.1)" symbol, "4.5". (5.5) "design," 5.6 (5.5) "design <"2.3 (3.3) "design," 3.4 (3.3) "design <"6.7 (7)・ 7) ”designs <“7.1 (7.7)” symbols are higher in this order.

In addition, the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the type of reach symbol (symbol of symbol string TZ1 and symbol string TZ2) is set to "1.2 (1.1)" symbol, "4.5 (5.5)" symbol, and ". "5.6 (5.5)" symbol> "2.3 (3.3)" symbol, "3.4 (3.3)" symbol> "6.7 (7.7)" symbol> "7. It may be lowered in the order of "1 (7.7)" symbols.

The third feature of the reach symbol pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (effect mode A) shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 is the reach symbols (symbol sequence TZ1 and symbols) in the reach effect before the arrangement of the symbol string TZ3 is changed. There is a point that the expectation of winning a big hit differs depending on the attribute (color) (attribute of the effect symbol) of the symbol of the column TZ2. Specifically, the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the attribute (color) of the reach symbol (the symbol of the symbol row TZ1 and the symbol row TZ2) is higher in the order of blue symbol <green symbol <red symbol. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

For example, in the case of double reach, the reach symbol pattern of "1 (green) / 2 (blue)" and the reach symbol pattern of "2 (blue) / 3 (red)" include the red symbol. Therefore, the reach pattern of "2 (blue) / 3 (red)" has a higher expectation of winning a big hit, and the reach pattern of "2 (blue) / 3 (red)" and " If it is a reach pattern of "7 (red) / 1 (green)", the reach pattern of "7 (red) / 1 (green)" of the red pattern and the green pattern is the red pattern and the blue pattern. The expectation of winning a big hit is higher than the reach pattern of "2 (blue) and 3 (red)".
In addition, the jackpot winning expectation degree related to the attribute (color) (attribute of the effect symbol) of the reach symbol (the symbol of the symbol string TZ1 and the symbol string TZ2) may be lowered in the order of blue symbol> green symbol> red symbol.

The fourth feature of the reach symbol pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (effect mode A) shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 is that the jackpot is 1 and the jackpot is 3, that is, the jackpot that has the maximum benefit to the player. Only in the winning variable effect, the "7" symbol is used to notify that the jackpot has been won. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be executed, and it will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

The reach symbol pattern determination table for the high-probability time-saving gaming state (effect mode B) is not shown, but the features are the reach symbol pattern for the normal game state (effect mode A) shown in FIGS. 35 and 36. It is the same as the decision table.

(Example of effect of variable effect pattern 12)
Using FIG. 37, "variable effect pattern 12" was determined as the variable effect pattern in the above-mentioned variable effect pattern determination process, and "1 (green)" was determined as the reach symbol pattern in the above-mentioned reach symbol pattern determination process. An example of the production of the case will be described.

In FIG. 37 (a), the effect symbols of the symbol columns TZ1 to TZ3 are variablely displayed with the first reserved number and the second reserved number being “0”, and the variable icon display area 30C shows the variation. The icon is displayed.
In addition, the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 are also displayed in a variable manner.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the effect symbol of the same symbol (here, “1”) is temporarily stopped and displayed on the lower effective line L3 of the symbol row TZ1 and the symbol row TZ3, and N reach (single). ) Is performed.
At this time, the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 continue to be displayed in a variable manner without reaching.

After the N reach (single) is performed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), a character image G1 (SP reach) notifying the development of the N reach to the SP reach is displayed. Then, an SP reach (single) is executed in which the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 fight each other (see FIG. 37 (d)), and the variable effect progresses.

When the SP reach (single) is started, the effect symbol is reduced and displayed, and is moved to the upper left. By doing so, it is possible to effectively execute the SP reach (single) production without interfering with the SP reach (single) production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, the small production symbols continue to be displayed in a variable manner without reaching.

As described above, in the N reach (single) and the SP reach (single), the effect symbol becomes the reach on any one of the plurality of effective lines L1 to L5 (here, “L3”).

(Example of effect of variable effect pattern 24)
Next, using FIGS. 38 to 40, the “variable effect pattern 24” is determined as the variable effect pattern in the above-mentioned variation effect pattern determination process, and the “sequence change effect success pattern” is determined in the above-mentioned array change effect pattern determination process. An example of the effect when "6 (blue) and 7 (red)" are determined as the reach symbol pattern in the above-mentioned reach symbol pattern determination process will be described.

In FIG. 38 (a), the effect symbols of the symbol columns TZ1 to TZ3 are variablely displayed in a state where the first reserved number and the second reserved number are “0”, and the variable icon display area 30C shows the variation. The icon is displayed.
In addition, the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 are also displayed in a variable manner.

After that, after the effect symbols of the symbol string TZ1 and the symbol string TZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 38 (b)), the "7" symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the symbol string TZ2, so that a pseudo continuous notice is given. It informs that it will be done (see FIG. 38 (c)).
At this time, the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 continue to be displayed in a variable manner without temporarily stopping the display.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), the effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ1 to TZ3 are started to change and display again.

After that, as shown in FIG. 38 (e), the same symbols (here, "6" and "7") are on the right-down effective line L4 and the right-up effective line L5 of the symbol row TZ1 and the symbol row TZ3. The effect symbol of is temporarily stopped and displayed, and N reach (reverse double) is performed.
At this time, the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 continue to be displayed in a variable manner without temporarily stopping the display.

As shown in FIG. 38 (f), the effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed during the N reach (reverse double).

The effect symbol of the symbol array TZ3 becomes invisible depending on whether the effect button 37A is operated during the effect button operation valid time or the effect button operation effective time elapses without operating the effect button 37A. When the smoke image EF1 is displayed (see FIG. 39 (a)) and then the smoke image EF1 disappears, the arrangement of the effect symbols of the symbol string TZ3 is displayed by changing from the descending order arrangement to the ascending order arrangement, and N reach (order double). ) Is performed (see FIG. 39 (b)).

Even if the arrangement of the effect symbols in the symbol sequence TZ3 changes from the descending order arrangement to the ascending order arrangement, the arrangement of the small effect symbols in the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 does not change, and the variable display is continued.

After the N reach (order double) is performed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), the character image G1 notifying the development from the N reach to the SP reach is displayed. Then, SP reach (order double) is executed in which the ally character K3 and the enemy character K4 fight each other (see FIG. 39 (d)).

When the SP reach (double order) is started, the effect symbol is reduced and displayed, and is moved to the upper left. By doing so, it is possible to effectively execute the SP reach (forward double) production without interfering with the SP reach (forward double) production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, the small production symbols continue to be displayed in a variable manner without reaching.

Then, during the SP reach (order double), when the start timing of the operation effect is reached, the effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 40 (a).

The movable effect member 80a is moved according to whether the effect button 37A is operated during the effect button operation valid time or the effect button operation effective time elapses without operating the effect button 37A, and the jackpot is won. It informs that it is doing (see FIG. 40 (b)).

Then, the effect symbol indicating that the result of the big hit lottery of the special symbol is "big hit" is stopped and displayed on the lower effective line L3, and the small hit indicating that the result of the big hit lottery of the special symbol is "big hit". The effect symbol (here, the symbol (777) having the same stop display on the lower effective line L3) is stopped and displayed, and the variable effect ends (see FIG. 40 (c)).

In this way, in N reach (reverse double), N reach (forward double), and SP reach (forward double), the effect symbol becomes reach on any two effective lines L1 to L5. Therefore, it is suggested that the expectation of winning a big hit is higher than that of N reach (single) and SP reach (single), and it is possible to effectively raise the expectation of the player for the big hit and improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

In addition, during N reach (reverse double), the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed from the descending order arrangement to the ascending order arrangement, and N reach (forward double) (SP reach (forward double)) is performed. The production can surprise the player and improve the interest of the game.

Further, even if the arrangement of the effect symbols of the symbol sequence TZ3 changes, the arrangement of the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 does not change, so that the player is surprised by the novel variation effect that has never existed before. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game and to easily grasp the status of the variable display, which is important information for the player, so that the convenience of the game machine can be ensured.

(Example of effect of variable effect pattern 13)
Next, using FIGS. 41 and 42, the “variable effect pattern 13” is determined as the variable effect pattern in the above-mentioned variation effect pattern determination process, and the array change effect success pattern is determined in the above-mentioned array change effect pattern determination process. An example of the effect when the "array change effect failure pattern 2" is determined and "2 (blue) / 3 (red)" is determined as the reach symbol pattern in the above-mentioned reach symbol pattern determination process will be described.

In FIG. 41 (a), the effect symbols of the symbol columns TZ1 to TZ3 are variablely displayed in a state where the first reserved number and the second reserved number are “0”, and the variable icon display area 30C shows the variation. The icon is displayed.
In addition, the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 are also displayed in a variable manner.

After that, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the same symbols (here, "2" and "3") are on the right-down effective line L4 and the right-up effective line L5 of the symbol row TZ1 and the symbol row TZ3. The effect symbol of is temporarily stopped and displayed, and N reach (reverse double) is performed.
At this time, the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 continue to be displayed in a variable manner without reaching.

During N reach (reverse double), as shown in FIG. 41 (c), after all the effect symbols are temporarily disappeared by blacking out, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), the symbol sequence TZ3 The display of the effect symbol is restored while the arrangement of the main effect symbol has not changed.
Even during the blackout, the small effect symbol does not disappear and the display continues.

After that, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), the character image G1 notifying the development from N reach to SP reach is displayed. Then, SP reach (reverse double) is executed in which the ally character K3 and the enemy character K4 fight each other (see FIG. 41 (f)).

When the SP reach (reverse double) is started, the effect symbol is reduced and displayed, and is moved to the upper left. By doing so, it is possible to effectively execute the SP reach (reverse double) effect without interfering with the SP reach (reverse double) effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.
In addition, the small production symbols continue to be displayed in a variable manner without reaching.

Then, during the SP reach (reverse double), when the start timing of the operation effect is reached, the effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (a).

An ally who suggests that the jackpot was not won depending on whether the effect button 37A is operated during the effect button operation valid time or the effect button operation effective time has elapsed without the effect button 37A being operated. An image in which the character K3 loses to the enemy character K4 is displayed (see FIG. 42 (b)).

Then, the effect symbol indicating that the result of the big hit lottery of the special symbol is "missing" is stopped and displayed, and the small effect symbol indicating that the result of the big hit lottery of the special symbol is "missing" (here, the small effect symbol). The symbol (343) indicating the loss is stopped and displayed, and the variation effect ends (see FIG. 42 (c)).

In this way, in N reach (reverse double) and SP reach (reverse double), the effect symbol becomes reach on any two effective lines of the plurality of effective lines L1 to L5, so that the N reach (single). It suggests that the expectation of winning a big hit is higher than that of SP reach (single), and it is possible to effectively raise the expectation of the player for the big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Production example of variable production pattern 27)
Next, using FIGS. 38, 39, 43, and 44, the “variable effect pattern 27” is determined as the variable effect pattern in the above-mentioned variation effect pattern determination process, and the above-mentioned arrangement change effect pattern determination process is performed. In the above-mentioned reach pattern pattern determination process, "6 (blue) / 7 (red)" is determined as the reach symbol pattern. Will be explained.
It should be noted that up to FIG. 39 (b), the same as the effect example of the variation effect pattern 24 described above, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

During the N reach (reverse double), the symbol "7" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the symbol string TZ2 to notify that a pseudo continuous notice is performed (see FIG. 43 (a)).
At this time, the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 continue to be displayed in a variable manner without temporarily stopping the display.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), the effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ1 to TZ3 are started to change and display again.
When the variable display is started again, the effect symbol is temporarily (instantly) invisible by an image such as whiteout, and the display is displayed in a state where the symbol string TZ3 returns to the arrangement before the change. Return.

After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), the same symbols (here, "6" and "7") are on the right-down effective line L4 and the right-up effective line L5 of the symbol row TZ1 and the symbol row TZ3. The effect symbol of is temporarily stopped and displayed, and N reach (reverse double) is performed.
At this time, the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 continue to be displayed in a variable manner without reaching.

As shown in FIG. 43 (d), the effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed during the N reach (reverse double).

The effect symbol of the symbol string TZ3 becomes invisible depending on whether the effect button 37A is operated during the effect button operation valid time or the effect button operation effective time elapses without operating the effect button 37A. When the smoke image EF1 is displayed (see FIG. 43 (e)) and then disappears, the arrangement of the effect symbols in the symbol string TZ3 is changed to the same symbol (here, “7”) and displayed. And N reach (special double) is performed (see FIG. 43 (f)).

After the N reach (special double) is performed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the character image G1 notifying the development from the N reach to the SP reach is displayed. Then, an SP reach (special double) is executed in which the ally character K3 and the enemy character K4 fight each other (see FIG. 44 (b)).

When the SP reach (special double) is started, the effect symbol is reduced and displayed, and is moved to the upper left. By doing so, it is possible to effectively execute the SP reach (special double) production without interfering with the SP reach (special double) production, and the interest of the game can be improved.
In addition, the small production symbols continue to be displayed in a variable manner without reaching.

Then, during the SP reach (special double), when the start timing of the operation effect is reached, the effect button operation promotion image S1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 44 (c).

The movable effect member 80a is moved according to whether the effect button 37A is operated during the effect button operation valid time or the effect button operation effective time elapses without operating the effect button 37A, and the jackpot is won. It informs that it is doing (see FIG. 44 (d)).

Then, the effect symbol indicating that the result of the big hit lottery of the special symbol is "big hit" is stopped and displayed on the effective line L5 rising to the right, and the result of the big hit lottery of the special symbol is "big hit". The small effect symbol (here, the symbol (777) having the same stop display on the right-up effective line L5) is stopped and displayed, and the variable effect ends (see FIG. 44 (e)).

In this way, in N reach (reverse double), N reach (special double), and SP reach (special double), the effect symbol becomes reach on any two effective lines L1 to L5. Therefore, it is suggested that the expectation of winning a big hit is higher than that of N reach (single) and SP reach (single), and it is possible to effectively raise the expectation of the player for the big hit and improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

In addition, during N reach (reverse double), all the main effect symbols in the symbol row TZ3 are changed to the same main effect symbol, and N reach (special double) (SP reach (special double)) is performed, which is not possible in the past. It is possible to surprise the player with a novel variation effect and improve the interest of the game.

Further, even if the arrangement of the effect symbols of the symbol sequence TZ3 changes, the arrangement of the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 does not change, so that the player is surprised by the novel variation effect that has never existed before. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game and to easily grasp the status of the variable display, which is important information for the player, so that the convenience of the game machine can be ensured.

In addition, after the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed, it returns to the arrangement before the change, and the arrangement may be further changed. It is possible to improve the interest of.

(Production example of variable production pattern 28)
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, an effect example in which the “variable effect pattern 28” is determined as the variable effect pattern in the above-mentioned variable effect pattern determination process will be described.

In FIG. 45 (a), the effect symbols of the symbol columns TZ1 to TZ3 are variablely displayed with the first reserved number and the second reserved number being “0”, and the variable icon display area 30C shows the variation. The icon is displayed.
In addition, the small effect symbols of the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 are also displayed in a variable manner.

Then, without reaching the reach, the effect symbol indicating that the result of the jackpot lottery of the special symbol is "big hit" is immediately stopped and displayed on the upper effective line L1, and the result of the jackpot lottery of the special symbol is ". A small effect symbol indicating that it is a "big hit" (here, a symbol (333) that is the same as the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the upper effective line L1) is stopped and displayed, and the variable effect ends (FIG. 45 (b). )reference).

In this way, in the variation effect with a short variation time, the arrangement change effect is not executed, so that the game can be progressed smoothly and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Example of variable effect (loss) in which array change effect is executed and next variable effect)
With reference to FIG. 46, an example of the variation effect (loss) in which the arrangement change effect is executed and the next variation effect will be described.

FIG. 46A is a scene in which N reach (forward double) is executed.

After the N reach (order double) is performed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the character image G1 notifying the development from the N reach to the SP reach is displayed.

When the SP reach (double order) is started, the effect symbol is reduced and displayed, and is moved to the upper left. By doing so, it is possible to effectively execute the SP reach (forward double) production without interfering with the SP reach (forward double) production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, the small production symbols continue to be displayed in a variable manner without reaching.

After that, SP reach (double in order) is performed for a predetermined time, the effect symbol indicating that the result of the jackpot lottery of the special symbol is "missing" is stopped and displayed, and the result of the jackpot lottery of the special symbol is "missing". The small effect symbol (here, the symbol (565) indicating loss) is stopped and displayed, and the variation effect ends (see FIG. 46 (c)).

Then, when the next variable effect is started, the effect symbol is temporarily (instantly) invisible by an image such as whiteout, and the display is restored with the symbol string TZ3 returned to the arrangement before the change. (See FIG. 46 (d)), and variable display is performed (see FIG. 46 (e)).

In this way, at the start of the next variation effect of the variation effect in which the arrangement of the symbol string TZ3 is changed, the variation display is started in a state of returning to the arrangement (descending order arrangement) before the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed. , It is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying that the jackpot winning expectation is high.

(Example of variable effect (big hit) and next variable effect in which array change effect is executed)
With reference to FIGS. 46 and 47, an example of the variation effect (big hit) and the next variation effect in which the arrangement change effect is executed will be described.

FIG. 46A is a scene in which N reach (forward double) is executed.

After the N reach (order double) is performed for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the character image G1 notifying the development from the N reach to the SP reach is displayed.

When the SP reach (double order) is started, the effect symbol is reduced and displayed, and is moved to the upper left. By doing so, it is possible to effectively execute the SP reach (forward double) production without interfering with the SP reach (forward double) production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, the small production symbols continue to be displayed in a variable manner without reaching.

After that, the SP reach effect is performed for a predetermined time, and the effect symbol indicating that the result of the big hit lottery of the special symbol is "big hit" is stopped and displayed on the lower effective line L3, and the result of the big hit lottery of the special symbol is displayed. A small effect symbol indicating that it is a "big hit" (here, the same symbol (555) that is stopped and displayed on the lower effective line L3) is stopped and displayed, and the variable effect ends (FIG. 47 (FIG. 47). a) See).

Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), a jackpot effect is performed. Then, when the jackpot ends and the next variation effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 47 (c) and 47 (d), the symbol sequence TZ3 that has changed to the ascending order array changes to the descending order array. The display has started.

In this way, at the start of the next variation effect of the variation effect in which the arrangement of the symbol string TZ3 is changed, the variation display is started in a state of returning to the arrangement (descending order arrangement) before the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed. , It is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying that the jackpot winning expectation is high.

As described above, in the small effect symbol which is a single line, which of the plurality of effective lines of the effect symbol is displayed on the effective line is changed for each variable effect. Specifically, in the case of a big hit, the symbol on the effective line in which the combination of the symbols indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the image display device 30 displays 9 effect symbols in 3 rows × 3 rows, and 5 effective lines are set, but 3 in 1 row × 3 rows. The effect symbol may be displayed and one effective line may be set.

Further, in the present embodiment, the arrangement change effect changes the arrangement of the symbol row TZ3, but the arrangement is not limited to the symbol row TZ3, and may be the symbol row TZ1 or the symbol row TZ2, or a plurality of symbol rows. May be changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the SP reach (forward double) has a higher expectation of winning a big hit than the SP reach (reverse double), and the SP reach (special double) is a big hit than the SP reach (forward double). The expectation of winning was higher, but the expectation of winning a big hit is higher in SP reach (forward double) than in SP reach (special double), and SP reach (reverse double) is higher than SP reach (forward double). The higher the expectation of winning a big hit may be. The same applies to N reach.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sequence change effect success pattern (array change effect failure pattern) is set to two types, but one type may be used, or three or more types may be provided. For example, a character image may be displayed and an effect may be provided such that the character image changes the arrangement.

Further, in the present embodiment, a pattern in which the main effect symbol of the symbol string TZ3 changes from the descending order arrangement to the ascending order arrangement and a pattern in which the main effect symbol of the symbol string TZ3 changes from the descending order arrangement to the same main effect symbol are provided. Although it was provided, it is not limited to these patterns. For example, a pattern that adds a symbol (special symbol) that was not provided (not displayed) before the change may be used, or a pattern (1 to 7) that was provided (displayed) before the change may be added. Instead, a symbol (special symbol) that was not provided (not displayed) before the change may be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the arrangement change effect is not executed in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, but it may be executed.
Further, a plurality of effect modes may be provided in the high-probability time-saving game state, and a mode for executing the arrangement change effect and a mode for not executing the array change effect may be provided.

Further, although the arrangement change effect is normally executed in the game state, it may not be executed.
Further, a plurality of effect modes may be provided in the normal game state, and a mode for executing the arrangement change effect and a mode for not executing the array change effect may be provided.

Further, in the pseudo-continuous notice of the present embodiment, the "7" symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the symbol string TZ2 (pseudo-ream success), thereby notifying that the pseudo-continuous notice is performed. Instead of the symbol, a special symbol such as "NEXT" may be stopped to notify that a pseudo continuous notice is performed.

Further, in the variation effect of the present embodiment, when the arrangement of the symbol string TZ3 is changed and then returns to the arrangement before the change, the arrangement is changed again after that, but the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed. After changing, after returning to the arrangement before the change, a variation effect in which the arrangement does not change may be provided again. When such a variation effect is provided, after the arrangement of the symbol sequence TZ3 is changed, after returning to the arrangement before the change, the variation effect in which the arrangement is changed again has a higher expectation of winning a big hit. It's fine.

Further, although the main effect symbol of the effect symbol of the present embodiment has only a numerical part as identification information, a character part may also be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the effect symbol becomes reach, the small effect symbol does not become reach and the variable display is continued, but it may be made to reach. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the situation of the variable effect, and it becomes possible to secure the convenience of the gaming machine.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the arrangement of the effect symbols in the symbol string TZ3 is changed, the arrangement of the small effect symbols in the symbol rows TZ4 to TZ6 is not changed, but it may be changed. By doing so, it is possible to surprise the player with a novel variation effect that has never existed in the past, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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In the conventional gaming machine, when the starting condition is satisfied, the determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. Then, when the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, and the variation effect according to the result of the determination is executed, and when the variation effect becomes a special result, the special game is executed. In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is improved by displaying a decorative pattern in the variable effect (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-33530). However, in the gaming machine described in the above patent document, there is still room for improvement in the variable production in order to improve the interest of the game.

As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine Y of the present embodiment, a special game for determining whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. When the determination means (main CPU 110a) and the special game determination are performed, the first symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ1), the second symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ2), and the third symbol sequence in which a plurality of effect symbols are arranged, respectively. In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means (sub CPU 130a) for performing a variable effect of displaying (symbol sequence TZ3) in a predetermined manner and then stopping and displaying it in a mode showing a determination result of the special game determination. The effect control means can perform a reach effect (N reach, SP reach) in the variable effect, and in the predetermined embodiment, the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol In any of the columns, the first aspect (normal variation, shortened variation, N reach (single), N reach (reverse double), SP reach (single), in which the plurality of effect symbols are a normal arrangement (descending order arrangement), In the SP reach (reverse double)) and one of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row, the plurality of effect symbols are different from the normal arrangement. There is a second aspect (N reach (order double), SP reach (order double), SP reach (special double)) which is an array (ascending order arrangement, same symbol arrangement), and the variation of the symbol sequence according to the second aspect. The display can be performed after the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the first aspect, and the case where the second aspect is used in the variation effect is the first aspect without using the second aspect. The expectation that the special game is executed is higher than the case of using the above, and when the reach effect is executed in the variation effect using the first aspect, the reach state is formed and the temporary stop display is displayed. The degree of expectation that the special game is executed differs depending on the type of the symbol (“1” to “7”, “1.2” to “7.1”). By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a second configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine Y of the present embodiment, a special game for determining whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. When the determination means (main CPU 110a) and the special game determination are performed, the first symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ1), the second symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ2), and the third symbol sequence in which a plurality of effect symbols are arranged, respectively. In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means (sub CPU 130a) for performing a variable effect of displaying (symbol sequence TZ3) in a predetermined manner and then stopping and displaying it in a mode showing a determination result of the special game determination. The effect control means can perform a reach effect (N reach, SP reach) in the variable effect, and in the predetermined embodiment, the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol In any of the columns, the first aspect (normal variation, shortened variation, N reach (single), N reach (reverse double), SP reach (single), in which the plurality of effect symbols are a normal arrangement (descending order arrangement), In the SP reach (reverse double)) and one of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row, the plurality of effect symbols are different from the normal arrangement. There is a second aspect (N reach (order double), SP reach (order double), SP reach (special double)) which is an array (ascending order arrangement, same symbol arrangement), and the variation of the symbol sequence according to the second aspect. The display can be performed after the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the first aspect, and the case where the second aspect is used in the variation effect is the first aspect without using the second aspect. The expectation that the special game is executed is higher than the case of using the above, and when the reach effect is executed in the variation effect using the second aspect, the reach state is formed and the temporary stop display is displayed. The degree of expectation that the special game is executed differs depending on the type of the symbol (“1” to “7”, “1.2” to “7.1”). By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a third configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine Y of the present embodiment, a special game for determining whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. When the determination means (main CPU 110a) and the special game determination are performed, the first symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ1), the second symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ2), and the third symbol sequence in which a plurality of effect symbols are arranged, respectively. In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means (sub CPU 130a) for performing a variable effect of displaying (symbol sequence TZ3) in a predetermined manner and then stopping and displaying it in a mode showing a determination result of the special game determination. The effect control means can perform a reach effect (N reach, SP reach) in the variable effect, and in the predetermined embodiment, the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol In any of the columns, the first aspect (normal variation, shortened variation, N reach (single), N reach (reverse double), SP reach (single), in which the plurality of effect symbols are a normal arrangement (descending order arrangement), In the SP reach (reverse double)) and one of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row, the plurality of effect symbols are different from the normal arrangement. There is a second aspect (N reach (order double), SP reach (order double), SP reach (special double)) which is an array (ascending order arrangement, same symbol arrangement), and the variation of the symbol sequence according to the second aspect. The display can be performed after the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the first aspect, and the case where the second aspect is used in the variation effect is the first aspect without using the second aspect. The expectation that the special game is executed is higher than the case of using the above, and when the reach effect is executed in the variation effect using the first aspect, the reach state is formed and the temporary stop display is displayed. The degree of expectation that the special game is executed differs depending on the attribute of the symbol (the color of the symbol (blue, green, red)). By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine Y of the present embodiment, a special game for determining whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. When the determination means (main CPU 110a) and the special game determination are performed, the first symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ1), the second symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ2), and the third symbol sequence in which a plurality of effect symbols are arranged, respectively. An effect control means (sub CPU 130a) for performing a variable effect of displaying the (symbol sequence TZ3) in a predetermined manner and then stopping and displaying it in a mode showing the determination result of the special game determination, and a plurality of effect modes (effect). In a gaming machine including an effect mode setting means (sub CPU 130a) for setting one effect mode of mode A and effect mode B), the predetermined embodiment includes the first symbol sequence and the second symbol. In both the row and the third symbol row, the first aspect (normal variation, shortened variation, N reach (single), N reach (reverse double), in which the plurality of effect symbols are normal arrangements (descending order arrangement), In the SP reach (single), SP reach (reverse double)) and one of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row, the plurality of effect symbols are the usual. There is a second aspect (N reach (order double), SP reach (order double), SP reach (special double)) which is a special sequence different from the sequence (ascending order sequence, same symbol sequence), and the second aspect is described above. The variation display of the symbol sequence according to the embodiment can be executed after the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the first aspect, and the second aspect is used more when the second aspect is used in the variation effect. There is a higher expectation that the special game will be executed than when the first aspect is used without the above, and the effect mode is different from the first effect mode (effect mode A) and the first effect mode. There is a second effect mode (effect mode B) of the embodiment, and the variation display using the second aspect can be executed in the first effect mode, but cannot be executed in the second effect mode. I am trying to be there. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a fifth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine Y of the present embodiment, a special game for determining whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. When the determination means (main CPU 110a) and the special game determination are performed, the first symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ1), the second symbol sequence (symbol sequence TZ2), and the third symbol sequence in which a plurality of effect symbols are arranged, respectively. In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means (sub CPU 130a) for performing a variable effect of displaying (symbol sequence TZ3) in a predetermined manner and then stopping and displaying it in a mode showing a determination result of the special game determination. In the predetermined embodiment, in any of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row, the first aspect (normal variation) in which the plurality of effect symbols are a normal arrangement (descending order arrangement). , Shortening variation, N reach (single), N reach (reverse double), SP reach (single), SP reach (reverse double)) In one of the symbol rows, the second aspect (N reach (order double), SP reach (order double), in which the plurality of effect symbols are special arrangements (ascending order arrangement, same symbol arrangement) different from the normal arrangement. ), SP reach (special double)), and the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the second aspect can be executed after the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the first aspect. When the second aspect is used, the expectation that the special game is executed is higher than when the first aspect is used without using the second aspect, and the variation using the second aspect is higher. The display can be executed when the variable display time is the first time (N reach, variable display time when SP reach is executed), while the variable display time is the first time. It is made infeasible when the second time is shorter than the second time (normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, time of fluctuation display in which immediate hit is executed). By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a sixth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine Y of the present embodiment, a special game for determining whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. When the determination means (main CPU 110a) and the special game determination are performed, the first symbol array (symbol sequence TZ1), the second symbol array (symbol array TZ2), and the third symbol array in which a plurality of effect symbols are arranged, respectively. In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means (sub CPU 130a) for performing a variable effect of displaying (symbol sequence TZ3) in a predetermined manner and then stopping and displaying it in a mode showing a determination result of the special game determination. In the predetermined embodiment, in any of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row, the first aspect (normal variation) in which the plurality of effect symbols are a normal arrangement (descending order arrangement). , Shortening variation, N reach (single), N reach (reverse double), SP reach (single), SP reach (reverse double)) In one of the symbol rows, the second aspect (N reach (order double), SP reach (order double), in which the plurality of effect symbols are special arrangements (ascending order arrangement, same symbol arrangement) different from the normal arrangement. ), SP reach (special double)), and the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the second aspect can be executed after the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the first aspect, and the effect control means is: A fourth symbol sequence (design) different from any of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row during the variable display of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row. The row TZ4), the fifth symbol row (symbol row TZ5), and the sixth symbol row (symbol row TZ6) can be variablely displayed, and the case where the second aspect is used in the variable effect is better. The expectation that the special game will be executed is higher than when the first aspect is used without using the second aspect, and in the variation effect, the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third aspect are used. One of the symbol rows may be displayed as the normal arrangement and the special arrangement, while the fourth symbol row, the fifth symbol row and the sixth symbol row may be displayed. Is also displayed in one array. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a seventh configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine Y of the present embodiment, a special game for determining whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. When the determination means (main CPU 110a) and the special game determination are performed, the first symbol array (symbol sequence TZ1), the second symbol array (symbol array TZ2), and the third symbol array in which a plurality of effect symbols are arranged, respectively. In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means (sub CPU 130a) for performing a variable effect of displaying (symbol sequence TZ3) in a predetermined manner and then stopping and displaying it in a mode showing a determination result of the special game determination. In the predetermined embodiment, in any of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row, the first aspect (normal variation) in which the plurality of effect symbols are a normal arrangement (descending order arrangement). , Shortening variation, N reach (single), N reach (reverse double), SP reach (single), SP reach (reverse double)) In one of the symbol rows, the second aspect (N reach (order double), SP reach (order double), in which the plurality of effect symbols are special arrangements (ascending order arrangement, same symbol arrangement) different from the normal arrangement. ), SP reach (special double)), and the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the second aspect can be executed after the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the first aspect. When the second aspect is used, the expectation that the special game is executed is higher than when the first aspect is used without using the second aspect, and the special arrangement has the first aspect. There is a special arrangement (ascending order arrangement) and a second special arrangement (same symbol arrangement) different from the first special arrangement. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

As an eighth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine Y of the present embodiment, a special game for determining whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed. When the determination means (main CPU 110a) and the special game determination are performed, the first symbol array (symbol sequence TZ1), the second symbol array (symbol array TZ2), and the third symbol array in which a plurality of effect symbols are arranged, respectively. In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means (sub CPU 130a) for performing a variable effect of displaying (symbol sequence TZ3) in a predetermined manner and then stopping and displaying it in a mode showing a determination result of the special game determination. In the predetermined embodiment, in any of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row, the first aspect (normal variation) in which the plurality of effect symbols are a normal arrangement (descending order arrangement). , Shortening variation, N reach (single), N reach (reverse double), SP reach (single), SP reach (reverse double)) In one of the symbol rows, the second aspect (N reach (order double), SP reach (order double), in which the plurality of effect symbols are special arrangements (ascending order arrangement, same symbol arrangement) different from the normal arrangement. ), SP reach (special double)), and the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the second aspect can be executed after the variation display of the symbol sequence according to the first aspect. When the second aspect is used, the expectation that the special game is executed is higher than when the first aspect is used without using the second aspect, and in the variation effect, the first symbol is used. The row, the second symbol row, and one of the third symbol rows may change from the normal arrangement to the special arrangement and then return to the normal arrangement. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine Y of the present embodiment is set to shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of all jackpot games, but the gaming ball passes through a specific area in a specific round game of the jackpot game. If this is the case, the gaming machine may be used to shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is completed.

In addition, if the player shifts to the high-probability gaming state after the end of all jackpot games and wins the fall lottery executed at the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the high-probability gaming state, the high-probability gaming state is terminated and the normal game state is normally executed. It may be a gaming machine that returns to the gaming state.

If the type of the jackpot special symbol is a normal symbol, the game shifts to the low-probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, and if the type of the jackpot special symbol is a specific symbol, the next time after the end of the jackpot game. It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that continues until the jackpot game.

Further, in the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variable display of the second special symbol has priority. Although it is assumed that it is executed, it may be a gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed at the same time (in parallel).

The gaming machine Y of the present embodiment is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, but can also be used for a rotating cylinder type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for a ball game machine and an arrange ball game machine.

It should also be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include the meaning equivalent to the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope.

Y gaming machine 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b main ROM
110c main RAM
130 Production control board 130a Sub CPU
130b sub ROM
130c sub RAM
130m production control unit 30 image display device

Claims (1)

A special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game that is advantageous to the player, and a special game determination means.
After finishing the special game, a specific game state control means capable of controlling a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and
When the special game determination is performed, the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row, in which a plurality of effect symbols are arranged, are variedly displayed in a predetermined manner, and a small size different from the effect symbol is displayed. In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means for variablely displaying an effect symbol and then performing a variable effect of stopping and displaying the effect symbol and the small effect symbol in an manner showing a determination result of the special game determination.
The special game is
The first special game in which the round game is executed the first time and the second special game in which the round game is executed the second time more than the first number of times are included.
The effect control means is
It is possible to perform a reach effect in the variable effect.
In the predetermined embodiment,
In any of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row, the first aspect in which the plurality of effect symbols are in a normal arrangement,
In the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and one of the third symbol rows, the second aspect is that the plurality of effect symbols are a special arrangement different from the usual arrangement. can be,
The variable display of the symbol string according to the second aspect can be executed after the variable display of the symbol string according to the first aspect.
In the variation effect, when the second aspect is used, the expectation that the special game is executed is higher than when the first aspect is used without using the second aspect.
Even if the effect symbol changes between the first aspect and the second aspect, the aspect of the small effect symbol does not change.
In the variation effect, there are cases where the reach effect is executed using the first aspect and cases where the reach effect is executed using the second aspect.
When the reach effect is executed using the first aspect, the degree of expectation that the special game is executed differs depending on the type of the effect symbol related to the reach effect.
The plurality of effect symbols include a specific effect symbol.
When the first special game is executed,
As an embodiment showing the determination result of performing the special game, the combination including the specific effect symbol is not stopped and displayed.
When the second special game is executed,
As an embodiment showing the determination result of performing the special game, it is possible to stop and display the combination including the specific effect symbol.
It is possible to suggest the occurrence of a specific effect that is expected to execute the special game by using the specific effect symbol.
If it is determined to play the special game,
After the effect symbol is brought into the reach state in two of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row, the stop display is performed in a display mode indicating that the special game is performed. Let me
When executing the first effect of stopping and displaying the small effect symbol in a display mode indicating that the special game is performed without setting the reach state.
The effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating that the special game is performed without the reach state.
In some cases, a second effect of stopping and displaying the small effect symbol in a display mode indicating that the special game is performed without putting the small effect symbol into the reach state may be executed.
While the first effect can be changed from the normal arrangement to the special arrangement,
The second effect is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating that the special game is performed without changing from the normal arrangement to the special arrangement.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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