JP2020108817A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can suppress reduction in a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention includes a first specific performance, a second specific performance that is executed after the first specific performance and a third specific performance that is executed after the second specific performance as specific performances that are executed in variation performances. In a case of jackpot reservation, the ratio at which the third specific performance is executed after the reservation display is changed is higher than the ratio at which the first specific performance is executed after the reservation display is changed. In a case of failure reservation, the ratio at which the third specific performance is executed after the reservation display is changed is lower than the ratio at which the first specific performance is executed after the reservation display is changed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether to execute a special game advantageous to a player.

In the conventional gaming machine, after the game ball enters the starting opening, the jackpot determination of whether or not to execute the jackpot game is performed by satisfying the start condition. When the jackpot determination is performed, the variable display of the special symbol is performed, and then the stop display of the special symbol for notifying the result of the jackpot determination is performed.

By the way, when the game ball enters the starting opening, but the start condition is not satisfied, the jackpot determination based on the entering ball is suspended. Then, when the jackpot determination is suspended, a suspension image representing the suspension is displayed on the display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In addition, when the game ball enters the starting opening, but the start condition is not satisfied, a pre-determination as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game is performed. Then, based on the result of the preliminary determination, there may be a case where a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game is executed (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). The notice production is performed by displaying the reserved image in a special mode different from the normal mode. A plurality of types are provided for the special mode of the reserved image, and the degree of expectation for execution of the suggested special game varies depending on the type of the special mode of the reserved image.

JP, 2013-233157, A

By executing the notice effect using various reserved images in the special mode, the player is expected to have a special game and the interest of the game is improved, but the effect of the notice effect is still improved. There was room.

In view of the background described above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a reduction in the effect of production.

The gaming machine of the present invention is a storage unit that stores determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game based on the satisfaction of a start condition, and a determination unit as to whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information. And a pre-judgment means for pre-judging the judgment information before the judgment means, and an effect control means for executing a variable effect according to the judgment result of the judgment means, wherein the effect control means is It is possible to display a hold display corresponding to the determination information stored in the storage means, it is possible to display the hold display in a specific mode different from the normal mode based on the result of the preliminary determination, in the variation effect It is possible to execute a specific effect that expects execution of a special game, and the specific effect includes a first specific effect, a second specific effect that may be executed after the first specific effect, and the second effect. If the determination information includes the third specific effect that may be executed after the specific effect and the special game is executed, the first specific effect is displayed after the hold display is displayed in the specific mode. If the determination information that the special game is not executed is higher than the execution rate, the rate at which the third specific effect is executed after the hold display is displayed in the specific mode is higher, and the hold is set. The rate at which the third specific effect is executed after the hold display is displayed in the specific mode is lower than the rate at which the first specific effect is executed after the display is displayed in the specific mode. Is characterized by.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to suppress a reduction in effect.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. (A) is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table, (b) is a diagram showing a jackpot special symbol determination table, (c) is a diagram showing a reach determination table. (A) is a figure showing the 1st special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table in a non-time saving game state, (b) is a figure showing the 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table in a non-time saving game state. (A) is a diagram showing a preliminary jackpot determination table, (b) is a diagram showing a preliminary jackpot special symbol determination table, (c) is a diagram showing a prior reach determination table. (A) is a figure showing the prior 1st special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table in a non-time saving game state, and (b) is a figure showing a prior 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table in a non-time saving game state. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process by a main control board. It is a flow chart which shows input control processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st starting opening detection signal input processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd starting opening detection signal input processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart which shows the winning gate detection signal input processing by the main control board. It is a flow chart which shows a special figure special electric power control processing by a main control board. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage determination process by the main control board. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol determination process by the main control board. It is a flow chart which shows special figure fluctuation pattern judgment processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process by the main control board. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process by the main control board. It is the flowchart which shows the main processing by the production control baseplate. It is the flowchart which shows the reservation icon display processing by the production control board. It is the flowchart which shows the announcement production decision processing in the production control baseplate. It is a figure showing a reservation icon final display mode determination table. It is a figure showing a display mode scenario determination table. It is a figure showing a display mode scenario determination table. It is a figure showing a display mode scenario determination table. It is a figure showing a display mode scenario determination table. (A) is a figure showing a dialog advance notice execution judgment table, (b) is a figure showing a cut-in advance notice execution judgment table. It is a figure showing a dialog notice production mode judgment table. It is a figure showing a cut-in notice production mode determination table. It is a figure showing a title notice production mode determination table. It is a figure showing a star announcement production mode judgment table. (A) is a figure showing a reservation icon display field, (b) It is a figure showing a display mode of a reservation icon, and a relation of a color and a description method. It is a figure showing the mode of a hold icon display. It is a figure showing an example of the display mode scenario of a reservation icon. It is a figure showing an example of the display mode scenario of a reservation icon. It is a figure showing an example of the display mode scenario of a reservation icon. It is a figure showing an example of the display mode scenario of a reservation icon. It is a time chart showing the relationship between the content of the variable effect, the noticeable effect that can be executed, and the execution timing of the noticeable effect. (A) is a figure showing a dialog notice, (b) is a figure showing a cut-in notice, (c) is a figure showing a title notice, (d) is a figure showing a star notice. It is a figure showing a fusuma notice. It is a figure showing a fusuma notice. It is a figure showing a fusuma notice. It is a figure showing a fusuma notice. It is a figure showing a changing icon display and a changing icon display area. It is a figure showing the production which changes the display mode of a changing icon. It is a figure showing the production which changes the display mode of a changing icon.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine Y is attached to the gaming board mounting frame Y1 which is rotatably supported by an outer frame (not shown) fixed to the island facility of the gaming shop, and the gaming board mounting frame Y1. The game board 2 has a game area 2A in which game balls flow down, and a glass door Y2 rotatably supported by a game board mounting frame Y1.

The glass door Y2 is supported by the game board mounting frame Y1 via the hinge mechanism section H, and opens and closes like a door with the hinge mechanism section H as a fulcrum. When closed, the glass door Y2 integrally covers the front surface of the game board 2 and the lower front surface (not shown) of the game board mounting frame Y1. A game area 2A formed on the front surface of the game board 2 faces a transparent glass plate (not shown) fitted in the glass door Y2 when the glass door Y2 is closed. Therefore, when the glass door Y2 is closed, the game area 2A becomes visible to the player through the glass plate.

On the lower front surface of the glass door Y2, a tray 50 for storing a plurality of game balls and a launching operation device 3 that can be operated to launch the game balls toward the game area 2A are provided. A game ball launching device (not shown) that launches a game ball toward the game area 2A in response to an operation on the launching operation device 3 is provided on the lower front surface of the game board mounting frame Y1. The game balls stored in the tray 50 are supplied to the game ball launching device by a predetermined game ball supply device (not shown).

The firing operation device 3 has a firing handle 31 that can be rotated by a player. The firing handle 31 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown) that launches a game ball. The game ball launching device launches the game ball toward the game area 2A with a strength according to the turning angle of the launch handle 31 (hereinafter referred to as "game ball launching strength").

In the game area 2A of the game board 2, a frame-shaped decorative frame 29A, an inner rail member 29B having a curved shape, an outer rail member 29C, and immediately below a special winning opening 8 which will be described later, are provided with game balls. A guide member 29D having an upper surface on which a guide path that can guide the second starting port 7 is provided.

The decorative frame 29A is fitted in a substantially central portion of the game board 2. The image display device 21 including a liquid crystal display is fitted inside the decorative frame 29A. In addition, the production accessory device 24 is provided at the inner end of the decorative frame 29A.

The inner rail member 29B is arranged outside the decorative frame 29A, and the outer rail member 29C is arranged outside the inner rail member 29B. The game ball shot with a predetermined game ball launch strength rises between the inner rail member 29B and the outer rail member 29C and enters the game area 2A. The game area 2A is provided with a plurality of nails and windmills. When the game ball that has entered the game area 2A collides with a nail or a windmill, the traveling direction of the game ball changes.

In the game area 2A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning openings 11 into which game balls can be entered are provided. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detection sensor 11a for detecting a game ball that has entered, and when this general winning opening detection sensor 11a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 10) Game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, a winning gate 10 through which game balls can pass is provided on the lower right side of the decorative frame 29A in the game area 2A. The winning gate 10 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 10a that detects a game ball that has passed through. The normal symbol lottery is performed on condition that the winning gate detection sensor 10a detects the game ball. The normal symbol lottery will be described later.

Below the image display device 21 in the game area 2A, there is provided a first starting opening 6 which is invariable and allows the game balls to enter at all times. The first starting opening 6 is provided with a first starting opening detection sensor 6a for detecting a game ball that has entered. The first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the first starting opening detection sensor 6 detects the game ball. The first special symbol lottery will be described later. When the first starting opening detection sensor 6a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

Immediately below the first starting opening 6 in the game area 2A, a variable second starting opening 7 is provided. The second starting port 7 is controlled by the second starting port control device 70 to be in either a closed mode in which the ball cannot enter or an open mode in which the ball can enter. The second starting opening 7 is also provided with a second starting opening detection sensor 7a for detecting a game ball that has entered. The second special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the second starting opening detection sensor 7a detects the game ball. The second special symbol lottery will be described later. When the second starting opening detection sensor 7a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

The second starting opening control device 70 includes a rotatable normally movable piece 70A. The normally movable piece 70A is composed of a rectangular door member, and normally (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the surface thereof is stopped in a state of being flush with the game area 2A, and the second starting opening 7 is formed. Is closed. The closing of the second starting port 7 by the normally movable piece 70A constitutes the closing mode of the second starting port 7.

On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the normally movable piece 70A pivots forward about the rotation shaft (not shown) formed at the lower end of the movable piece 70A to open the second starting port 7. The opening of the second starting port 7 by the normally movable piece 70A constitutes an opening mode of the second starting port 7. The normally movable piece 70A is in a state of protruding from the game area 2A when the second starting port 7 is opened, and it is possible to receive the flowing down game ball and guide it to the second starting port 7.

The predetermined condition for the second starting opening control device 70 is that the winning symbol is determined as a winning symbol in the ordinary symbol lottery.

A variable big winning opening 8 is provided on the downstream side of the winning gate 10. The special winning opening 8 is controlled by the special winning opening control device 80 to be in either a closed mode in which a ball cannot be entered or an open mode in which a ball can be entered. The special winning opening 8 is provided with a special winning opening detection sensor 8a for detecting a game ball that has entered. When the special winning opening detection sensor 8a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

The special winning opening control device 80 includes a rotatable special movable piece 80A. The special movable piece 80A is composed of a rectangular door member, and normally (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the surface is stopped in a state of being flush with the game area 2A, and the special winning opening 8 is closed. doing. The closing of the special winning opening 8 by the special movable piece 80A constitutes the basic mode of the special winning opening 8.

On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special movable piece 80A rotates forward around the rotation shaft formed at the lower end thereof to open the special winning opening 8. The opening of the special winning opening 8 by the special movable piece 80A constitutes an opening mode of the special winning opening 8. The special movable piece 80A projects from the game area 2A when the special winning opening 8 is opened, and it is possible to receive the flowing down game ball and guide it to the special winning opening 8.

The predetermined conditions for the special winning opening control device 80, the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery (hereinafter, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are collectively referred to as "special symbol lottery"). In general), is to be decided on the jackpot special symbol.

Below the game area 2A on the front of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 14, the second special symbol display device 15 and the normal symbol display device 16, and the first special symbol hold display device 17, the second A special symbol hold display device 18 and a normal symbol hold display device 19 are provided.

The first special symbol display device 14 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting opening 6. The second special symbol display device 15 is a variable display device that displays the result of the second special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting opening 7.

With the first special symbol lottery, the game ball enters the first starting opening 6, and by obtaining a predetermined random number, it is determined as one first special symbol from a plurality of types of first special symbols. It is to be. The second special symbol lottery is to determine one second special symbol from a plurality of types of second special symbols by acquiring a predetermined random number.

When the first special symbol lottery is performed, in the first special symbol display device 14, after the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the stop display of the first special symbol representing the result of the first special symbol lottery Done. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 14 is a notification of the lottery result. When the second special symbol lottery is carried out, similarly on the second special symbol display device 15, after the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, of the second special symbol representing the result of the second special symbol lottery. The stop display is displayed.

For example, the first special symbol display device 14 and the second special symbol display device 15 each include a plurality of LEDs. In the variable display of the first special symbol, a predetermined LED of the first special symbol display device 14 blinks at a predetermined interval. Then, in the stop display of the first special symbol, a specific LED representing the result of the first special symbol lottery is turned on. On the other hand, also in the variable display of the second special symbol, a predetermined LED of the second special symbol display device 15 blinks at a predetermined interval. Then, in the stop display of the second special symbol, a specific LED representing the result of the second special symbol lottery is turned on.

The normal symbol display device 16 is a variable display device that displays the result of a normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball passes through the winning gate 10. Ordinary symbol lottery means obtaining a predetermined random number to determine one ordinary symbol from a plurality of ordinary symbols.

When the normal symbol lottery is carried out, the normal symbol display device 16 displays the ordinary symbols in a variable manner, and then the stop display of the ordinary symbols representing the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is carried out. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 16 is a notification of the lottery result.

For example, the normal symbol display device 16 includes a plurality of LEDs. In the variable display of the normal symbol, a predetermined LED of the normal symbol display device 16 blinks at a predetermined interval. Then, in the stop display of the normal symbol, a specific LED representing the result of the normal symbol lottery is turned on.

By the way, during the special jackpot variation display and the jackpot game in which the special winning opening control device 80 operates, even if a game ball enters the starting openings 6 and 7, the variation display of the special symbol is not immediately performed. Absent. In this way, if the variable display of the special symbol cannot be immediately performed, the variable display of the special symbol is suspended under certain conditions. As a certain condition, an upper limit is set for the number of items that can hold the variable display of special symbols. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to "4" for each of the starting ports 6 and 7 (variable display of each special symbol). That is, the right to execute the variable display of the special symbols for each of the starting openings 6 and 7 can be reserved up to four.

The first special symbol hold display device 17 displays the number of holdings (U1: hereinafter, referred to as "the first special symbol reservation number") of the variable display of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "first special symbol fluctuation display"). To do. The second special symbol hold display device 18 displays the hold number (U2: hereinafter, referred to as the "second special symbol hold number") of the variable display of the second special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as "second special symbol fluctuation display"). To do. The first special symbol hold display device 17 and the second special symbol hold display device 18 each include, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and turn on a predetermined LED according to the number of each hold.

In addition, in the variable display of ordinary symbols (hereinafter, referred to as "universal figure variation display"), similarly, the upper limit holding number is set to four, and the holding number (G: hereinafter, "universal figure holding number") ) Is normally displayed on the symbol hold display device 19. The normal symbol hold display device 19 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and turns on a predetermined LED in accordance with the number of held normal symbols.

In addition, the gaming machine Y is provided with an effect device that executes various effects. In the present embodiment, the rendering device includes an image display device 21, a sound output device 22, a rendering lighting device 23, and a rendering accessory device 24. The image display device 21 and the effect accessory device 24 are provided on the game board 2, and the sound output device 22 and the effect illumination device 23 are provided on the glass door Y2.

The image display device 21 produces an effect by displaying various still images and moving images. Although a liquid crystal display is used as the image display device 21 in the present embodiment, a display device of another system such as a plasma display or an organic EL display may be used.

The audio output device 22 produces a sound by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. The staging lighting device 23 performs staging by changing the irradiation direction of light and the emission color.

The production accessory device 24 includes a movable portion 24A, and produces an operation by operating the movable portion 24A. The movable portion 24A is capable of performing up-and-down linear movements (down and up movements) and rotational movements. Specifically, the movable portion 24A has an upper portion of the display portion 210 of the image display device 21 shown in FIG. 1 as an initial position (reference position), and can descend to the center of the display portion 210 and rise. Is. Further, it is possible to rotate about the center C independently of the vertical movement.

In addition, the saucer 50 is provided with an effect button device 27 and a selection button device 28 that function as an input device for performing various operations related to effects described later.

The effect button device 27 includes an effect button 27A that can be pressed. Further, the effect button device 27 includes an LED 18B that can be turned on (not shown).

The selection button device 28 includes a selection button 28A that can be pressed.

The effect device executes various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. As an effect, for example, there is a special symbol lottery effect that is triggered by the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery. As a special figure lottery effect performed in the image display device 21, a variable display of effect symbols and a stop display of effect symbols are performed.

The variable display of the effect symbol is performed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol changes in a predetermined manner for a predetermined time. The stop display of the effect symbol is performed corresponding to the stop display of the special symbol (hereinafter, when the variable display and the stop display of the effect symbol are collectively referred to as "effect symbol display"). In the stop display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode representing the result of the special symbol lottery.

The effect design is, for example, three rows of decorative designs arranged in the left area, the central area, and the right area of the display unit 210 such as the image display device 21 (for example, a decorative design representing numbers from “1” to “9”). ) Consists of. In the variable display of effect symbols, the decorative symbols in each column are scrolled (variable display) from top to bottom as if the reels are rotating. It should be noted that the manner in which the effect symbols are variably displayed is not limited to this. Further, during the variable display of the effect symbols, various effect images such as background images and object images such as characters, movies, etc. are displayed according to the result of the special symbol lottery.

On the other hand, in the stop display of the effect symbols, the above three columns of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left area, the central area, and the right area of the display unit 210 of the image display device 21 or the like. The array of decorative symbols on a predetermined effective line (for example, the central horizontal line in the display unit 210) when the stop display of the effect symbols is performed represents the result of the special symbol lottery.

In addition to the special drawing lottery effect, the big hit game effect that is performed when the big hit game is executed, and the internal standby state where the variable display of the special symbol or the big hit game is not performed for a predetermined period (so-called customer waiting state ) Various productions such as demonstration productions are performed.

On the back surfaces of the game board 2 and the glass door Y2, a main control board 101 that performs various controls related to the game, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, an image control board 105, a power supply board 107, and a game. An information output terminal board 108 is provided.

(Electrical structure of gaming machine Y)
Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG.

The power supply board 107 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y. The backup power source is not limited to the capacitor, but may be, for example, a battery, or the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads programs stored in the main ROM 101b based on input signals from various detection sensors, timers (crystal oscillators), etc. to perform arithmetic processing regarding games, and directly controls various control devices and display devices. Then, a predetermined command based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the effect control board 102, the payout control board 103, and the like. The main RAM 101c functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

On the input side of the main control board 101, a first starting opening detecting sensor 6a, a second starting opening detecting sensor 7a, a special winning opening detecting sensor 8a, and a winning gate detecting sensor 10a are provided via an input port (not shown). , And the general winning opening detection sensor 11a are connected. When each of the detection sensors detects a game ball, it outputs a detection signal to the main control board 101.

On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start opening/closing solenoid 70B for operating the normally movable piece 70A of the second start opening control device 70 via an output port (not shown), and a special winning opening control A special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 80B for operating the special movable piece 80A of the device 80 is connected. The main control board 101 outputs a control signal for controlling each solenoid to the second starting opening opening/closing solenoid 70B and the special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 80B.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, through the output port (not shown), the first special symbol display device 14, the second special symbol display device 15, the normal symbol display device 16, the first special symbol hold The display device 17, the second special symbol hold display device 18 and the normal symbol hold display device 19 are connected. The main control board 101 outputs a display control signal for controlling each of the display devices 14 to 19 to each of the display devices 14 to 19.

The effect control board 102 mainly controls various effects such as a game effect according to a game situation and a demonstration effect according to a customer waiting state. That is, the image display device 21, the audio output device 22, the production lighting device 23, and the production accessory device 24, which execute the production, execute the production.

The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is unidirectionally connected to the main control board 101 from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102.

To the input side of the effect control board 102, the effect button detection switch 27a of the effect button device 27 and the selection button detection switch 28a of the selection button device 28 are connected via the lamp control board 104.

When the effect button 27A is operated, the effect button detection switch 27a outputs an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 27A is operated to the lamp control board 104 to the effect control board 102. When the production button detection signal is input, the lamp control board 104 outputs it to the production control board 102.

When the selection button 28A is operated, the selection button detection switch 28a outputs a selection button detection signal, which indicates that the selection button 28A is operated, to the effect control board 102, when the selection button 28A is operated. When the selection button detection signal is input, the lamp control board 104 outputs it to the effect control board 102.

The sub CPU 102a outputs a command output from the main control board 101, a production button detection signal output from the production button device 27, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 28, and an input signal from a timer (crystal oscillator). Based on the above, the program stored in the sub-ROM 102b is read out and arithmetic processing is performed, and based on the processing, a production control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 102a.

The payout control board 103 performs a launch control for launching the game ball and a payout control for paying out the game ball to the player. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is bidirectionally connected to the main control board 101 and the power supply board 107.

To the input side of the payout CPU 103a, a touch sensor 32a provided in the firing operation device 3 and a firing volume knob 32b are connected. The touch sensor 32a is mounted in the firing handle 32. When a player, a store clerk, or the like touches the firing handle 31, the touch sensor 32a detects that a person touches the firing handle 31, and transmits a firing handle detection signal to the payout control board 103. The firing volume knob 32b is connected to the firing handle 31. The knob 32b of the firing volume rotates in conjunction with the firing handle 31 to detect the rotation angle.

Further, the payout control board 103 is connected to the firing solenoid 41 provided in the firing apparatus 4 on the output side via the power supply board 107. When the payout control board 103 receives the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a, it allows the firing solenoid 41 to be energized.

When the firing handle 31 is operated and the rotation angle of the firing handle 31 changes, a gear (not shown) connected to the firing handle 31 rotates and a knob 32b of the firing volume connected to the gear rotates. .. Here, a voltage corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 32 detected by the firing volume knob 32b is applied to the firing solenoid 41.

When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 41, the firing solenoid 41 operates according to the applied voltage. In this way, the payout control board 103 controls the firing solenoid 41 to be energized based on the information contained in the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a and the input signal from the firing volume knob 32b to fire a game ball.

In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 41 is set to about 99.9 (times/minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal unit provided on the payout control board 103. Since one game ball is fired each time the firing solenoid 41 reciprocates, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces/minute).

Further, a payout device 5 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls to a player from a storage tank (not shown) is connected to the output side of the payout control board 103. Based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, the payout CPU 103a reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b and performs arithmetic processing, and also controls the payout device 5 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the payout CPU 103a.

The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c, like the above boards. The production lighting device 23 and the production accessory device 24 are connected to the output side of the lamp control board 104.

The lamp CPU 104a controls the light emission of the production lighting device 23 based on a command relating to the production control transmitted from the production control board 102 (hereinafter, referred to as "production control command"), and irradiates the light of the production illumination device 23. Drive control is performed on a motor (not shown) for changing the direction. The lamp CPU 104a also controls the drive of a solenoid or a motor (not shown) that operates the effect accessory device 24 based on the effect control command.

Further, the input side of the lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect button detection switch 27a of the effect button device 27 and the selection button detection switch 28a of the selection button device 28. When the production button detection signal and the selection button detection signal are input, the lamp control board 104 outputs each to the production control board 102. That is, the lamp control board 104 relays the effect button detection signal and the select button detection signal between the effect control board 102 and the effect button device 27 and the select button device 28.

The image control board 105 generates at least an image signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image to be displayed on the display unit 210 of the image display device 21 and outputs the image signal to the image display device 21, and an audio output device 22. The audio generation unit 105C that generates an audio signal related to the audio to be output to the audio output device 22 and the overall unit 105A that integrally controls the image generation unit 105B and the audio generation unit 105C.

The control unit 105A includes a control CPU 105Aa, a control ROM 105Ab, and a control RAM 105Ac for controlling image display by the image display device 21.

The general CPU 105Aa is connected to a general ROM 105Ab in which control programs and the like are stored, and the control program necessary for the operation of the general CPU 105Aa is read out. Upon receiving the command related to the effect control transmitted from the effect control board 102, the overall CPU 105Aa issues an instruction of an image to be displayed on the image display device 21 to the image generation unit 105B based on the command, and also causes the sound generation unit 105C to do so. The voice output device 22 gives a voice instruction to be output.

The general RAM 105Ac functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the general CPU 105Aa, and temporarily stores the data read from the general ROM 105Ab.

Further, the general ROM 105Ab is composed of a mask ROM, and includes a control processing program of the general ROM 105Ab, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying animation of effect patterns, animation scene information, etc. Is remembered.

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes the concrete contents of the effect by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes wait 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 21 is included.

The image generation unit 105B includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 105Ba that is an image processor, a CGROM 105Bb that stores image data, and a VRAM 105Bc that has a frame buffer or the like that temporarily stores drawing data generated from the image data. I have it.

The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data which is a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the image data according to an instruction from the general CPU 105Aa.

The CGROM 105Bb is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like, which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32×32 pixels). ing.

The image generation unit 105B also has a crystal oscillator. The crystal oscillator outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 105Ba. The VDP 105Ba divides this pulse signal to generate a synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal/vertical synchronization signal) for achieving synchronization with the image display device 21, and outputs the synchronization signal to the image display device 21.

A game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101, and information about a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) is output as an external signal through an output port (not shown). Is output. Further, a payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the output side of the payout control board 103, and information regarding a predetermined prize ball (hereinafter referred to as prize ball information) is output via an output port (not shown). It is output as a signal.

A game information display device 700 is connected to the game information output terminal plate 108 and the payout information output terminal plate 109, and a hall computer of a game store is connected to the game information display device 700, and the above predetermined game information and prize are given. Sphere information (external signal) is transmitted from the game information output terminal board 108 and the payout information output terminal board 109 to the game information display device 700 and the hall computer.

By outputting (displaying) the predetermined game information on the game information display device 700, the player can be provided with a judgment material for selecting a game machine (unit) installed in the game store. On the other hand, by outputting (displaying/printing) predetermined game information and prize ball information on a display device or printer connected to the hall computer, the game store can grasp the operating status of each game machine.

Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 3A is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table used in jackpot determination. The jackpot determination is to make a special symbol lottery and determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player.

The jackpot determination table is associated with the type of the starting opening (the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7) in which the game ball serving as the trigger for the big hit determination was entered. In the following, the jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot determination (hereinafter, referred to as “first jackpot determination”) related to the first special symbol lottery that is carried out when the game ball enters the first starting opening 6 is referred to as “first "1 jackpot determination table", the jackpot referred to in the jackpot determination (hereinafter, "the 2 jackpot determination") related to the second special symbol lottery that is carried out when the game ball enters the second start opening 7 The determination table is referred to as a "second jackpot determination table".

All jackpot determination tables, the jackpot winning probability to be described later is relatively low (set to the standard value) low probability jackpot table referred to in the game state, and relatively high (than the standard value It is composed of a jackpot determination table that is referred to in a high probability (highly set) gaming state.

As will be described later, by matching the jackpot determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7 with the jackpot determination table, "big hit" or "miss" ,” is determined. In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot and the loss are stored in association with each other so that the predetermined selection ratio shown in FIG.

If the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", after the stop display of the special symbol indicating the result, the jackpot game accompanied by opening the jackpot 8 is executed.

FIG. 3B is a diagram showing an example of the jackpot special symbol determination table used when the jackpot determination result is “bonnet” and used in the jackpot special symbol determination. The jackpot special symbol determination is to configure the special symbol lottery and determine the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 14 and 15.

The jackpot special symbol determination table is associated with the type of the starting opening (the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7) in which the game ball that entered the special design determination has entered.

As will be described later, the game ball is compared with the special symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7, and is displayed as a stop by checking the jackpot special symbol determination table. The special symbol that will be decided. In each special symbol determination table, the determination value of the random number for special symbol determination and the special symbol that is stopped and displayed are associated with each other so that the predetermined selection rate (%) described in FIG. 3B is obtained. It is stored. In the first embodiment, as a result of the jackpot special symbol determination (first jackpot special symbol determination) that is carried out upon entering the first starting opening 6, three types of jackpot special symbol A to jackpot special symbol C Special jackpot design is provided. On the other hand, as a result of the jackpot special symbol determination (second jackpot special symbol determination) that is carried out upon entering the second starting opening 7, two types of jackpot special symbols D to jackpot special symbol E are provided. Has been.

As will be described later, the types of jackpot special symbols (big jackpot special symbols A to E) correspond to the types of jackpots (bonus jacks A to E), in other words, the types of profits that the player enjoys by winning the jackpot. It is attached (see FIG. 3B). Therefore, the jackpot special symbol determination can also be positioned as a determination of the type of jackpot.

In the following, the result of the special symbol lottery, in other words, the result of the combination of the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the jackpot special symbol constituting the special symbol lottery (loose / jackpot A ~ jackpot E) that special symbol lottery The result.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit A, a big hit C, or a big hit D, the big hit winning probability is set higher than usual according to the end of the big hit game. The state is set. The set high-probability game state ends when a variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (150 times in the first embodiment) set in advance without winning the jackpot, and the low-probability game is played. The state is set. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol lottery is the big hit B or the big hit E, the big hit winning probability is set to a normal low-probability game state according to the end of the big hit game. The predetermined number of times related to the high-probability game state can be set appropriately.

In addition, regardless of which jackpot is the result of the special symbol lottery, depending on the end of the jackpot game, the time saving game state in which the second starting opening 7 is more easily opened than the normal non-time saving game state is set. .. The time saving game state that has been set ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (150 times in the first embodiment) set in advance without winning the jackpot, and the non-time saving game state. Is set.

FIG. 3C is a diagram showing an example of the reach determination table used in the reach determination. Reach determination is to determine whether or not a reach is generated (presence or absence of reach) in the variable display of effect symbols. As will be described later, the reach determination is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss.

The “reach” is, for example, the above-mentioned decorative pattern is temporarily stopped in two areas of the left area, the central area, and the right area of the display unit 210 of the image display device 21 during the variable display of the effect design, When a predetermined decorative pattern stops on a predetermined effective line in the remaining one area, it means a state in which an arrangement (combination) of decorative patterns representing a big hit is achieved. In the following, the decorative pattern displayed in the left area of the display unit 210 is displayed as “left pattern”, the decorative pattern displayed in the central area of the display unit 210 is displayed as “middle pattern”, and displayed in the right area of the display unit 210. The decorative design that is referred to as "right design".

For example, when a combination of three-digit numbers of "777" is set as a combination of "left symbol", "middle symbol" and "right symbol" for notifying a big hit, two left symbols and a right symbol are " 7” means a state of temporary stop. "Temporary stop" means that the decorative design ("left design", "middle design", "right design") sways or deforms slightly, and gives the player a decorative design ("left design", "middle design"). "Pattern", "right pattern") is a state in which it looks as if it is stopped.

The reach determination table is associated with the current gaming state. That is, the reach determination table has a reach determination table referred to in the low-probability gaming state and a reach determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state. Then, any of the reach determination tables further includes a reach determination table used when the first special figure reservation number (U1) or the second special figure reservation number (U2) is "0 to 1", and the first special figure. There is a reach determination table used when the number of reservations (U1) or the number of second special figure reservations (U2) is “2”. When the reach determination is made based on the winning of the first starting opening 6, the first special map reservation number (U1) is referred to, and the reach determination is based on the winning of the second starting opening 7. If it has been performed, the second special figure reservation number (U2) is referred to.

In each reach determination table, the determination value of the reach determination random number and the presence/absence of the reach are stored in association with each other so that the predetermined selection rate (%) shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a special figure variation pattern determination table used when determining a special figure variation pattern. The special figure variation pattern determination is to determine the mode of variable display of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as "special figure variation pattern").

The special figure variation pattern is associated with the time required for the variation display of the special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “special symbol variation time”), the effect type of the variation effect according to the variation display of the special symbol, and the effect content of the variation effect. Has been. Although details of the variable effect will be described later, it is an effect that is performed from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the end of the variable display of the special symbol (the variation of the special symbol stops). , Special drawing lottery production. The variable effect includes the variable display of the effect symbol described above. In addition to the variable display of the effect symbol, the image effect of the object image of the character or the like by the image display device 21 or the predetermined movie image, the audio effect of the audio output device 22. , An illumination effect by the effect lighting device 23, an operation effect by the effect accessory device 24, and the like.

The special figure fluctuation pattern, the first special symbol fluctuation pattern which is the mode of variable display of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 14, and the second special symbol display device 15 which is displayed on the second special symbol display device 15. There is a second special figure fluctuation pattern which is a mode of variable display of special symbols.

The special figure variation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state. Further, the special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the game state is a first special figure variation pattern determination table used when determining the first special figure variation pattern and a second special figure variation pattern. It is divided into a second special figure variation pattern determination table used for. FIG. 4A is a diagram showing an example of a first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a first special figure fluctuation pattern in a non-time saving game state described later, and FIG. 4B is described later. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern determination table referred when determining the 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern in the non-time saving game state.

Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is further associated with the result of the special symbol lottery.

If the result of the special symbol lottery is lost, the first special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table further changes the first special symbol when the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is “0” to “1”. It is divided into a pattern determination table and a first special figure variation pattern determination table when the first special figure reservation number (U1) is “2” or more. Similarly, the second special figure variation pattern determination table further includes a second special figure variation pattern determination table when the second special figure pending number (U2) is "0" to "1", and a second special figure pending It is divided into the second special figure variation pattern determination table when the number (U2) is “2” or more. The first special figure variation pattern determination table and the second special figure variation pattern determination table, which are divided based on the first special figure reservation number (U1) and the second special figure reservation number (U2), are further determined by the presence or absence of reach. Is also divided.

As will be described later, by collating the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination acquired when the game ball enters the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7 with the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, The special figure variation pattern is determined. In each special figure variation pattern determination table, the determination value of the random number for special figure variation pattern determination and the special figure variation are performed so that the predetermined selection rate (%) shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B is obtained. Patterns are stored in association with each other.

Since the special figure fluctuation pattern is assigned with a predetermined selection rate (%) set in advance in each table, the special figure fluctuation pattern has an expected degree of jackpot winning (big hit expectation degree) or a specific jackpot winning (for example, , Jackpot A, etc.) are associated with each other.

In the rightmost column of the special figure variation pattern determination table, the effect type (rough classification) and effect content of the variation effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure variation pattern are described. Here, the effect type of the variation effect related to the special figure variation pattern of FIG. 4 and the effect content associated with the effect type will be described.

The effect types of the fluctuating effect are roughly classified into a normal fluctuating effect and a special fluctuating effect. The normal variation effect is a normal variation effect in which a reach (so-called “temple”) does not occur, and it is a variation effect in which it is difficult for the player to expect a jackpot. "Normal 1", "Normal 2" and "Normal 3" described in the column of the effect type of FIG. 4 correspond to the normal variable effect. On the other hand, the special variation effect is a special variation effect in which a reach (so-called “temple”) occurs, and compared to the normal variation effect, the player can be expected to win the jackpot (the jackpot expectation level is It is a variable production. "Reach 1", "Reach 2", and "Reach 3" described in the production type column of FIG. 4 correspond to the special variation production.

When the reach occurs, various reach effects can be executed while the reach is maintained until the variable display of the effect symbols ends. In the first embodiment, normal reach (“N reach” in FIG. 4), SP reach (“SP reach” in FIG. 4) and SPSP reach (“SPSP reach” in FIG. 4) are set as reach effects. Which reach effect is executed and in what order after the reach occurs in the special variation effect is associated with the effect type of the special figure variation pattern.

The "normal reach" means that the remaining one decorative pattern is stopped while the reach is maintained while the normal background image associated with the effect mode is displayed, or the reach with a higher jackpot winning expectation It is a reach production that fuels the development of production. In addition, "N normal (loss)" described in FIG. 4 is a normal reach in which the normal reach is finally performed in the variation effect, and thus the effect indicating the loss is finally performed. In addition, "N normal (big hit)" shown in FIG. 4 is a normal reach in which the normal reach is finally performed in the variation effect, and thus the effect indicating the big hit is finally performed.

The "SP reach" is a reach effect in which a movie (moving image, animation, etc.) for a predetermined time flows while the reach is maintained and the remaining one decorative pattern is changed. The “SP reach (loss)” shown in FIG. 4 is an SP reach in which the effect indicating the loss is finally performed because the SP reach is performed last in the variation effect. Further, the "SP reach (big hit)" shown in FIG. 4 is an SP reach in which the effect showing the big hit is finally performed because the SP reach is lastly performed in the variable effect.

"SPSP reach" is an effect in which a reach (long feature) movie (video, animation, etc.) flows longer than the movie related to SP reach, while the reach is maintained and the remaining one decorative pattern is changed. is there. The "SPSP reach (miss)" shown in FIG. 4 is the SPSP reach in which the effect indicating the loss is finally performed because the SPSP reach is performed last in the variation effect. Further, the "SPSP reach (big hit)" shown in FIG. 4 is an SPSP reach in which the SPSP reach is finally performed in the variable effect, and thus the effect indicating the big hit is finally performed.

In the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree related to the reach effect is higher in the order of normal reach<SP reach<SPSP reach.

In addition, in the present embodiment, "normal reach" is selected as the special figure variation pattern related to jackpot winning, but "normal reach" is not selected as the special figure variation pattern related to jackpot winning. You can also

As described above, the special figure change pattern includes information about the special figure change time, the effect type of the change effect, and the effect content. In addition to these pieces of information, there is an opportunity to determine the special figure change pattern. It also includes information about the types of starting openings and the results of special symbol lottery. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the identification information indicating the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern (the left side of the items of the first special figure variation pattern and the second special figure variation pattern of FIG. "-"15" and "21"-"32") are provided. In addition, corresponding to the special figure variation pattern, a name indicating the result of the special symbol lottery related to the special figure variation pattern and the effect contents of the variation effect (items of the first special figure variation pattern and the second special figure variation pattern in FIG. 4). Parentheses on the right side of: "Loss 1 without reach", "SPSP reach jackpot A", etc.) are provided.

FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an example of the preliminary jackpot determination table used for the preliminary jackpot determination. Pre-major jackpot determination is that when a game ball enters the starting openings 6 and 7, and special figure determination information is acquired based on the entry, variable display of special symbols based on the special figure determination information starts ( It is to determine whether or not the jackpot is won before the jackpot determination is performed (in the first embodiment, at the time of entering the ball). The special figure determination information is composed of a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number, which will be described later.

The pre-major jackpot determination table is associated with the type of the starting mouth (the first starting mouth 6 or the second starting mouth 7) in which the game ball that entered the jackpot judgment is entered. In the following, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 6, before the variable display of the first special symbol based on the entrance is started (the first jackpot determination is executed) (in the first embodiment, At the time of entering the ball), the preliminary jackpot determination table used for the preliminary jackpot determination (hereinafter, referred to as "preliminary first jackpot determination") for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is referred to as "preliminary first jackpot determination table", When the game ball enters the second starting opening 7, before the variable display of the second special symbol based on the entry is started (the second jackpot determination is executed) (in the first embodiment, the relevant ball is entered). At times), the preliminary jackpot determination table used for the preliminary jackpot determination (hereinafter, referred to as “preliminary second jackpot determination”) for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is referred to as a “preliminary second jackpot determination table”.

In the first embodiment, the preliminary first jackpot determination table has the same configuration as the first jackpot determination table, and the preliminary second jackpot determination table has the same configuration as the second jackpot determination table.

As will be described later, by matching the jackpot determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7 with the prior jackpot determination table, "big hit" or " Any of "miss" is determined.

FIG. 5(b) is a diagram showing an example of a preliminary jackpot special symbol determination table used for the preliminary jackpot special symbol determination. Pre-jacket special symbol determination, the game ball enters the starting opening 6, 7, special map determination information is acquired based on the entry, if the pre-jacket determination is "big hit", the special Before the variable display of the special symbol based on the figure determination information is started (the special symbol determination is executed) (in the first embodiment, at the time of entering the ball), the special symbol display device 14, 15 is a jackpot special symbol that is stopped and displayed. It is to determine the type (type of jackpot).

The preliminary jackpot special symbol determination table is further associated with the type of the starting opening (the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7) in which the game ball serving as the trigger for the preliminary jackpot special design determination was entered. .. In the following, the advance jackpot special symbol determination table used for the advance jackpot special symbol determination (hereinafter, referred to as "preliminary 1st jackpot special symbol determination") performed based on the ball entering the first starting opening 6 of the game ball " Called "pre-1st jackpot special symbol determination table", used in advance jackpot special symbol determination (hereinafter referred to as "preliminary 2 jackpot special symbol determination") performed based on the ball entering the second starting opening 7 of the game ball. The prior jackpot special symbol determination table is called "preliminary second jackpot special symbol determination table".

As will be described later, by comparing the random number for special symbol determination obtained when the game ball enters the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7 with the prior jackpot special symbol determination table, the special The jackpot special symbol when the stop display of the special symbol based on the random number for symbol determination is performed is determined. In each of the prior jackpot special symbol determination table, the determination value of the random number for special symbol determination and the jackpot special symbol (type of jackpot) so that the predetermined selection rate (%) described in FIG. It is stored in association with each other as appropriate.

In the following, the jackpot special symbol that is determined in advance jackpot special symbol determination is referred to as "preliminary jackpot special symbol". In addition, in the following, the result of combination of the result of the preliminary jackpot determination and the result of the preliminary jackpot special symbol determination (miss/jackpot A to jackpot E) is referred to as the preliminary special symbol lottery result.

FIG. 5C is a diagram showing an example of a reach determination table used in advance reach determination. Preliminary reach determination is that a game ball enters the starting openings 6 and 7, and when special map determination information is acquired based on the entrance, variable display of special symbols based on the special map determination information starts ( Before the reach determination is performed) (in the first embodiment, at the time of entering the ball), it is determined whether or not the reach is generated (whether the reach is present). The advance reach determination is performed when the result of the advance jackpot determination is a loss.

The advance reach determination table is associated with the current game state. That is, the reach determination table includes a pre-reach determination table referred to in the low-probability gaming state and a pre-reach determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state.

In each reach determination table, the determination value of the reach determination random number and the presence/absence of the reach are stored in association with each other so that the predetermined selection rate (%) shown in FIG.

FIG. 6(a) shows that when a game ball enters the first starting opening 6 in the non-time saving game state and special figure determination information is acquired based on the particular entry, the first based on the special figure determination information. Before the variable display of the special symbol is started (the first special figure variation pattern determination is executed) (in the first embodiment, when the player enters the ball), the first special figure variation pattern for determining the first special figure variation pattern is determined. It is a table used for pattern determination (hereinafter, referred to as “preliminary first special figure variation pattern determination table”).

On the other hand, FIG. 6B is based on the special map determination information when the game ball enters the second starting opening 7 in the non-time saving game state and the special map determination information is acquired based on the entered ball. Before the variable display of the second special symbol is started (the second special symbol fluctuation pattern determination is executed) (in the first embodiment, when the player enters the ball), the second special symbol variation pattern in advance is determined. It is a table used for figure variation pattern determination (hereinafter, referred to as "preliminary second special figure variation pattern determination table").

In the following, when the pre-1st special figure variation pattern determination and the pre-2nd special figure variation pattern determination are collectively referred to as "preliminary special figure variation pattern determination", the pre-1st special figure variation pattern determination table The term "preliminary special figure variation pattern determination table" is simply referred to as "preliminary special figure variation pattern determination table".

The prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is also associated with the game state, like the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. Further, the preliminary special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table is further associated with the result of the preliminary special symbol lottery and the result of the preliminary reach determination. If the result of the preliminary special symbol lottery is lost, the preliminary special symbol variation pattern determination table is further divided according to the presence/absence of reach.

As will be described later, by collating the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination acquired when the game ball enters the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7 with the prior special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. The special figure variation pattern when the special symbol variation display based on the special figure variation pattern determination random number is performed is determined. In each of the prior special figure variation pattern determination tables, the determination value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern is specified so that the predetermined selection rate (%) shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B is obtained. The figure variation pattern is stored in association with each other. In the following, the special figure variation pattern determined by the preliminary special figure variation pattern determination is referred to as "preliminary special figure variation pattern".

Similar to the special figure change pattern, the special figure change pattern is associated with the special figure change time and the effect type and effect contents of the change effect. 6(a) and 6(b), the special figure change pattern, special figure change time and effect type/effect content of change effect, and the special figure described in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b) The variation pattern, the special figure variation time, and the production type and production content of the variation production are the same.

In addition, the advance special figure fluctuation pattern, the advance 1st special figure fluctuation pattern which is the mode of change display of the 1st special design which is indicated in 1st special design indicator 14 and the 2nd special design indicator 15 is indicated It is configured with the advance second special figure fluctuation pattern which is a mode of variable display of the second special symbol.

Since the advance special map change pattern is assigned with a predetermined selection rate set in advance in each table, the advance special map change pattern has an expected degree of jackpot winning (big hit expectation degree) and a specific jackpot winning (for example, It means that the expectation of jackpot A etc. is associated.

(Explanation of types of jackpot games)
In the jackpot game, a round game involving opening and closing the special winning opening 8 one or more times is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times that the special winning opening 8 can be opened (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of times of opening) and the total time during which it can be opened (hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening time) are preset. The reason why it can be opened is that the number of game balls that can enter the special winning opening 8 during one round game is limited (for example, 9). Therefore, even if the special winning opening 8 is not opened the maximum number of times, the special winning opening 8 may be closed and the round game may be finished. Even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening 8 may be closed and the round game may be ended. The maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 8 in each round game may or may not be unified for each jackpot game.

In the first embodiment, as a jackpot game advantageous to the player with opening and closing of the special winning opening 8 (operation of the special winning opening control device 80), in which a large number of prize balls are paid out to the player by entering the ball, "First jackpot game", "second jackpot game", and "third jackpot game" are provided mainly by the difference in the opening/closing mode of the first jackpot opening 8.

The first jackpot game is a jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot D, or jackpot E, in other words, a jackpot special symbol A, jackpot special symbol B, jackpot special symbol D, or jackpot special symbol E stop display Is executed when is done. The second jackpot game is executed when the jackpot C is won, in other words, when the jackpot special symbol C is stopped and displayed.

The first jackpot game consists of 16 round games. The time during which the special winning opening 8 of each round game in the first jackpot game can be opened is set to 29 seconds. In addition, the time between the opening of each special winning opening 8 (closing of the special winning opening 8) is set to 2 seconds.

The second jackpot game consists of eight round games. The time during which the special winning opening 8 of each round game in the second jackpot game can be opened is set to 29 seconds. In addition, the time between the opening of each special winning opening 8 (closing of the special winning opening 8) is set to 2 seconds.

(Explanation of game state)
Next, a game state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, as the gaming state, a gaming state relating to the jackpot winning probability and a gaming state relating to the starting mouth winning easiness are set. Regarding the winning probability of the jackpot, the game progresses under the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state, and regarding the easiness of starting the winning of the game ball, the game progresses under the time saving game state or the non-time saving game state. To do. The initial (when the power is turned on) game state is set to a low-probability game state and a non-time saving game state, and this low-probability game state and a non-time saving game state are referred to as a normal game state.

In the present embodiment, the low-probability gaming state with respect to the jackpot winning probability means that the jackpot winning probability in the jackpot determination is set to 1/300, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player. On the other hand, the high-probability gaming state means that the jackpot winning probability is higher than that of the low-probability gaming state, that is, it is set to 1/35 which is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the jackpot winning probability is in the high-probability gaming state, it is easier to win the jackpot than in the low-probability gaming state, and the number of times the jackpot can be won per unit time is relatively large, which is advantageous to the player. It can be said that it is a state.

The high-probability gaming state wins the big hit A, the big hit C, or the big hit D, in other words, the big hit special symbol A, the big hit special symbol C, or the big hit special symbol D is set to be displayed and set.

The non-time saving game state is a state in which the starting mouth winning easiness is normal. Specifically, in the non-time saving game state, the universal figure fluctuation time is set to 12 seconds, and the operation time of the second starting opening control device 70 that operates when the "hit" is won in the hit determination (second start) It means that the total of the opening time of the mouth 7) is set to 0.2 seconds, and the probability of winning in a hit is set to 1/50 in the hit determination for a normal symbol. The "total opening time" means that the second starting opening 7 may be opened multiple times for each hit, and a game ball can be won for each hit. This is because the number of game balls is limited, and when the number of game balls wins, the game balls are closed without waiting for the opening time.

On the other hand, the time saving game state means that the opening time of the second starting opening 7 (operating time of the second starting opening control device 70) per unit time is longer than that of the non-time saving playing state, and the second starting opening 7 Indicates a game state in which the game is easily opened. Due to the relatively high ease of winning the starting opening, the number of times the second special symbol determination can be executed per unit time increases. Under the same jackpot winning probability, the one where the number of executions of the second special symbol determination per unit time is large is inevitably the number of winnings per jackpot per unit time is large, so the time saving game state is non-time saving It can be said that the player is more advantageous than the player in the gaming state.

As described above, in the first embodiment, in the time-saving game state, the universal figure fluctuation time is set to 3.0 seconds, and the total maximum opening time of the second starting opening 7 is set to 5.2 seconds. The probability of winning is set to 1/5. That is, all the components of the starting mouth winning award are set to be advantageous to the player over the non-time saving game state. In the time saving game state, the second starting opening 7 is opened twice through the closing (interval) for 1.0 second, but there is no such closing and may be opened only once. Further, the closing may be provided plural times.

In the first embodiment, when the game balls enter the starting openings 6 and 7, three prize balls can be obtained, but the player operates the firing handle 31 to fire the game balls. However, the number of game balls possessed by the player tends to decrease. However, in the time saving game state, it becomes easier to enter the second starting opening 7 than in the non-time saving game state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. That is, from the viewpoint of the number of game balls possessed by the player, the time saving game state is set to be advantageous to the player as compared with the non-time saving game state. The time saving game state is won by the big hit 1 to big hit 3, in other words, the big hit special symbol A to the big hit special symbol C are set to be displayed by being stopped.

As described above, the gaming state is composed of a combination of two types of gaming states (a gaming state relating to the jackpot winning probability and a gaming state relating to the starting mouth winning easiness), but the gaming state changes when the jackpot is won. be able to. That is, after the big hit game, it is possible to change to a game state associated with a special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, in "variable", the same gaming state as when the big hit related to the "big hit" is won after the big hit game (for example, "high probability" and "time saving" → "high probability" and "time saving"). ) Is also included. In this case, the gaming state is the same before and after the jackpot game, but the period of continuation of the varied gaming state (the number of executions of the variable display of special symbols) described below is renewed (updated).

As described above, the type of jackpot game (first jackpot game/second jackpot game) and the gaming state that fluctuates after the jackpot game are specified by the jackpot type. That is, the type of jackpot can be said to be a combination of the type of jackpot game to be executed and the game state that fluctuates after the jackpot game ends.

Hereinafter, when the jackpot type is classified based on the combination of the jackpot game type guided by the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot game, that is, the type of profits to be enjoyed by the player, the first jackpot game is won. , And then change the gaming state to a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state, the jackpots A and D are called "16R probability variation jackpots", the second jackpot game is executed by winning, and then the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state. And the jackpots B and E that change to the time saving game state are called "16R normal jackpots", the third jackpot game is executed by winning, and then the jackpot C that changes the game state to the high-probability game state and the time saving game state is "8R. Probably strange jackpot".

In addition, when the big hit is won, it is set to the normal game state when the big hit game starts regardless of the state before the big hit game. That is, during the big hit game, the low probability game state and the non-time saving game state are set.

(Main processing by main control board)
Main processing by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

When power is supplied from the power supply board 107 to the main CPU 101a, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads an activation program from the main ROM 101b in response to power-on and also performs an initialization process for initializing each storage area of the main RAM 101c.

In step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the special figure variation random number for determining the special figure variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol composed of the reach determination random number and the special figure variation pattern determination random number. Figure random number update processing is performed.

In step S30, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number updating process for updating an initial value random number including a big hit determination initial value random number, a special symbol determination initial value random number, and a hit determination initial value random number. After that, the processes of steps S20 and S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process such as a timer interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing by the main control board)
Next, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG. The clock generation circuit provided on the main control board 101 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds), so that the main CPU 101a executes a timer interrupt process.

First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a in the stack area.

In step S110, the main CPU 101a performs a time control process of updating the special game timer counter and the auxiliary game timer counter provided in the main RAM 101c for measuring a predetermined time. The special game timer counter measures the variation time of the special symbol, the stop time of the special symbol, the opening time of the jackpot game, the opening/closing time of the special winning opening 8, and the ending time of the jackpot game. On the other hand, the auxiliary game counter measures the variation time of the ordinary symbol, the stop time of the ordinary symbol, and the opening/closing time of the second starting port 7 and the like.

In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a specific random number update process of updating a specific random number including a big hit determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, and a hit determination random number.

In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number updating process for updating the initial value random number.

In addition, regarding the update of various random numbers, the random number is updated by adding "1" to the random number counter provided in the main RAM 101c for each type of random number. A random number range is appropriately provided for each type of random number. The random number range is from "0" to the maximum value appropriately determined for each random number. When updating the random number, if the random number indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is returned to "0" without adding "1", and each random number value is newly updated from the initial value random number at that time. To update.

In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12.

In step S300, the main CPU 101a includes the first special symbol display device 14, the second special symbol display device 15, the first special symbol hold display device 17, the second special symbol hold display device 18, and the special winning opening control device 80. Control (control of special symbol system device) to perform special symbol special electric control process (special symbol processing). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

In step S400, the main CPU 101a, the normal symbol display device 16, the normal symbol hold display device 19, and the second starting opening control device 70 control (control of the normal symbol system device) to perform the universal symbol universal control process (Normal pattern processing) is performed.

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. By this process, prize balls corresponding to the balls entering the starting openings (the first starting opening 6, the second starting opening 7), the special winning opening 8 and the general winning opening 11 are paid out.

In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. By this processing, information regarding a predetermined game is transmitted to other boards such as the effect control board 102 and the payout control board 103.

In step S700, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

(Input control processing by the main control board)
Next, the input control processing by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S210, the main CPU 101a performs a general winning opening detection signal input process. In the general winning opening detection signal input processing, the main CPU 101a determines whether a general winning opening detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether a game ball has entered the general winning opening 11 or not. .. When the main CPU 101a determines that the general winning opening detection signal is not input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S220. When the general winning a prize detection signal is input from the general winning a prize detecting sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a performs a prize ball paying process for paying out the number of prize balls corresponding to the number of the balls entering the general winning a prize 11.

In step S220, the main CPU 101a performs a first starting opening detection signal input process. The first starting opening detection signal input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S230, the main CPU 101a performs a second starting opening detection signal input process. The second starting opening detection signal input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 101a performs a winning gate detection signal input process. The winning gate detection signal input processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a special winning opening detection signal has been input from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 8. When determining that the special winning opening detection signal is not input from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a ends the input control process. When determining that the special winning opening detection signal has been input from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a pays out prize balls for paying out the number of prize balls corresponding to the entry into the special winning opening 8. I do.

(Processing for inputting the first starting opening detection signal by the main control board)
Next, the first starting opening detection signal input processing by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S220-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first starting opening detection signal is input from the first starting opening detection sensor 6a. If the main CPU 101a determines that the first start opening detection signal is not input, the main CPU 101a ends the first start opening detection signal input process, and if it is determined that the first start opening detection signal is input, in step S220-2, Prize ball payout processing for paying out the number of prize balls according to the number of balls entering the first starting opening 6 is performed.

In step S220-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the current first special figure reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the first special figure reservation number (U1) is not less than 4, it finishes the first starting opening detection signal input process, and determines that the first special figure reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4. If so, the process proceeds to step S220-4.

In step S220-4, the main CPU 101a performs a first special figure reservation number addition process. In the first special figure reservation number addition processing, the main CPU 101a transmits to the effect control board 102 information regarding the new first special figure reservation number (U1) to which the entry into the first starting opening 6 has been added. Further, the main CPU 101a, in the first special symbol reservation number addition processing, the first special symbol so that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol reservation display device 17 is incremented by "1". The hold display device 17 is updated.

In step S220-5, the main CPU 101a, the big hit determination random number indicated by the big hit determination random number counter, the special symbol judgment random number indicated by the special symbol judgment random number counter, the reach judgment random number indicated by the reach judgment random number counter, and the special symbol. The random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination indicated by the random number counter for fluctuation pattern determination is acquired.

In step S220-6, the main CPU 101a performs pre-special symbol determination processing based on the jackpot determination random number and the special symbol determination random number acquired in step S220-5.

In the preliminary special symbol determination process, the main CPU 101a first compares the random numbers for jackpot determination with the preliminary first jackpot determination table, and performs the preliminary first jackpot determination to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. If the result of the preliminary first jackpot determination is a jackpot, the preliminary first jackpot special symbol determination table is collated with a special symbol determination random number to determine the type of jackpot special symbol (type of jackpot) The symbol is determined. On the other hand, if the result of the preliminary first jackpot determination is lost, the lost special symbol is determined.

In step S220-7, the main CPU 101a performs a preliminary special figure variation pattern determination process for determining a preliminary special figure variation pattern. The main CPU 101a, in the preliminary special figure variation pattern determination process, if the result of the preliminary special symbol determination process of step S220-6 is a jackpot special symbol, the first preliminary special symbol variation pattern associated with the type of the jackpot special symbol. The random number for determining the special figure variation pattern is collated with the determination table to determine the special figure variation pattern.

The main CPU 101a, in the advance special figure variation pattern determination process, if the result of the advance special symbol determination process of step S220-6 is a lost special symbol, first, the reach to the advance reach determination table associated with the current game state is reached. The random numbers for determination are collated, and pre-reach determination is made as to whether or not it is a reach. Next, the random numbers for determining the special figure variation pattern are collated with the preliminary first special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the current game state and the result of the preliminary reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern is determined. Then, the main CPU 101a transmits, to the effect control board 102, information related to the preliminary first special figure fluctuation pattern determined in the preliminary special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing.

In step S220-8, the main CPU 101a stores the special symbol determination information acquired in step S220-5 in the first special symbol reservation storage area of the main RAM 101c. The first special symbol reserved storage area is divided into a first storage section to a fourth storage section, and each storage section stores an area for storing each random number associated with special figure determination information (a big hit determination). For random number area, special symbol determination random number area, reach determination random number area and special figure variation pattern determination random number area) are provided. The special figure determination information is stored in order from the storage unit with the smallest number in the storage unit in which random numbers are not stored.

(2nd starting opening detection signal input processing by the main control board)
Next, the second starting opening detection signal input processing by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second starting opening detection signal is input from the second starting opening detection sensor 7a. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second starting opening detection signal is not input, the main CPU 101a ends the second starting opening detection signal input process, and if it is determined that the second starting opening detection signal is input, in step S230-2, Prize ball payout processing for paying out the number of prize balls according to the number of balls entering the second starting opening 7 is performed.

In step S230-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether the second special figure reservation number (U2) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the second special figure reservation number (U2) is not smaller than 4, it finishes the second starting opening detection signal input process, and determines that the second special figure reservation number (U2) is smaller than 4. If so, the process proceeds to step S230-4.

In step S230-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second special figure reservation number addition process. In the first special figure reservation number addition processing, the main CPU 101a transmits to the effect control board 102 information regarding the new second special figure reservation number (U2) to which the entry into the second starting opening 7 has been added. Further, the main CPU 101a, in the second special symbol reservation number addition process, the second special symbol so that the second special symbol reservation number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol reservation display device 18 is incremented by "1". The hold display device 18 is updated.

In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a, the big hit determination random numbers indicated by the big hit determination random number counter, the special symbol judgment random numbers indicated by the special symbol judgment random number counter, the reach judgment random numbers indicated by the reach judgment random number counter, and the special symbols. The random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination indicated by the random number counter for fluctuation pattern determination is acquired.

In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a performs pre-special symbol determination processing based on the jackpot determination random number and the special symbol determination random number acquired in step S230-5.

In the preliminary special symbol determination processing, the main CPU 101a first compares the random numbers for jackpot determination with the preliminary second jackpot determination table, and performs the preliminary second jackpot determination to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. If the result of the preliminary second jackpot determination is a jackpot, the preliminary second jackpot special symbol determination table is compared with a random number for special symbol determination to determine the type of jackpot special symbol (type of jackpot) The symbol is determined. On the other hand, if the result of the preliminary second jackpot determination is lost, the lost special symbol is determined.

In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a performs a preliminary special figure variation pattern determination process of determining a preliminary special figure variation pattern. The main CPU 101a, in the preliminary special figure variation pattern determination process, if the result of the preliminary special symbol determination process of step S230-6 is a jackpot special symbol, the second preliminary special symbol variation pattern associated with the type of the jackpot special symbol. The random number for determining the special figure variation pattern is collated with the determination table to determine the special figure variation pattern.

The main CPU 101a, in the advance special figure variation pattern determination process, if the result of the advance special symbol determination process of step S230-6 is a lost special symbol, first, the reach to the advance reach determination table associated with the current game state is reached. The random numbers for determination are collated, and pre-reach determination is made as to whether or not it is a reach. Next, the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination is collated with the preliminary second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the current game state and the result of the preliminary reach determination, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined. Then, the main CPU 101a transmits, to the effect control board 102, information related to the preliminary second special figure variation pattern determined in the preliminary special figure variation pattern determination process.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 101a stores the special symbol determination information acquired in step S230-5 in the second special symbol reservation storage area of the main RAM 101c. The second special symbol reserved storage area is divided into a first storage section to a fourth storage section, and each storage section stores an area for storing each random number associated with special figure determination information (a big hit determination). For random number area, special symbol determination random number area, reach determination random number area and special figure variation pattern determination random number area) are provided. The special figure determination information is stored in order from the storage unit with the smallest number in the storage unit in which random numbers are not stored.

(Winning gate detection signal input processing by the main control board)
Next, the winning gate detection signal input processing by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S240-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a winning gate detection signal is input from the winning gate detection sensor 10a. When determining that the winning gate detection signal is not input, the main CPU 101a ends the winning gate detection signal input process, and when determining that the winning gate detection signal is input, moves the process to step S240-2.

In step S240-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the universal figure holding number (G) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the public figure reservation number (G) indicated by the counter value is not smaller than 4, the winning gate detection signal input process is ended, and if the general figure reservation number (G) is smaller than 4, The processing moves to step S240-3.

In step S240-3, the main CPU 101a performs the processing for adding the number of reserved universal figures. The main CPU 101a updates the ordinary symbol hold display device 19 so that the ordinary symbol hold number (G) displayed on the ordinary symbol hold display device 19 is added by "1" in the ordinary symbol hold number addition process.

In step S240-4, the main CPU 101a determines the hit determination random number indicated by the hit determination random number counter, the normal symbol judgment random number indicated by the normal symbol judgment random number counter, and the public figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the public figure fluctuation pattern judgment random number counter. Get a random number for judgment. In addition, hereinafter, the hit determination random number, the normal symbol determination random number, and the general pattern variation pattern determination random number are collectively referred to as “general pattern determination information”.

In step S240-5, the main CPU 101a stores the general pattern determination information acquired in step S240-4 in the normal symbol reservation storage area provided in the sub RAM 102c.

The normal symbol reserved storage area is divided into a first storage section to a fourth storage section, and each storage section stores an area for storing each random number related to general pattern determination information (random number for hit determination). An area, a random number area for normal symbol determination, and a random number area for general pattern variation pattern determination) are provided. The universal figure determination information is stored in order from the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which random numbers are not stored.

As described above, the main CPU 101a performs the universal graphic/general electric control process (normal symbol system process) in step S400 of the timer interrupt process. In the normal/universal/universal electric control process, the main CPU 101a normally determines whether to execute the auxiliary game (the second starting opening 7 is opened) based on the general/universal figure determination information stored based on the winning of the winning gate 10. The symbol is determined. Then, the main CPU 101a, on the basis of the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol display device 16 to perform a variable display of the normal symbol, and then the stop display of the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Here, when the stop display of the normal symbol indicating the execution of the auxiliary game is performed, the main CPU 101a executes the auxiliary game that involves opening and closing the second starting opening 7 (operating the second starting opening control device 70). When the auxiliary game ends, the main CPU 101a makes a normal symbol determination based on the universal symbol determination information acquired by the next winning of the winning gate 10 if the number of reserved regular symbols (G) is 1 or more. After that, the main CPU 101a repeats the same processing.

In the first embodiment, the proportion determined to execute the auxiliary game in the normal symbol determination is set to 1/50 in the non-time saving game state, while it is set to 1/5 in the time saving game state. .. Further, the time required for the variable display of the normal symbol is set to 30 seconds in the non-time saving game state, while it is set to 3 seconds in the time saving game state. Moreover, the time required for the stop display of the normal symbols is set to 0.8 seconds regardless of the game state. Further, the opening time of the second starting port 7 in the auxiliary game is set to 0.2 seconds in the non-time saving game state, while it is set to 5 seconds in the time saving game state.

(Special control and special electric control processing by the main control board)
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the special figure special power control processing by the main control board 101 will be described.

In step S301, the value of the special figure special electric power processing data is loaded, the branch destination address is referred to from the special figure special electric power processing data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric power processing data=0, the special symbol storage determination processing (step S310). ), the process moves to the special symbol variation process (step S320) if the special figure special electric power process data=1, and the special symbol stop process (step S330) if the special figure special electric power process data=2. If the special figure special electric power processing data=3, the processing moves to the big hit game processing (step S340). If the special figure special electric power processing data=4, the processing moves to the big hit game ending processing (step S350). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a special symbol storage determination process by the main control board 101 will be described.

In step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the second special figure reservation number (U2) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second special figure reservation number (U2) is not 1 or more, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S310-3, and if it is determined that the second special figure reservation number (U2) is 1 or more, step S310-3. The processing moves to S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 101a performs a second special figure reservation number subtraction process. In the second special figure reservation number subtraction processing, the main CPU 101a provides information on a new second special figure reservation number (U2) obtained by subtracting “1” from the current second special figure reservation number (U2). Send to. Further, the main CPU 101a, in the second special symbol reservation number subtraction process, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol reservation display device 18 is added to the second special symbol so that "1" is added. The hold display device 18 is updated.

In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process of the data stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area, and the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is immediately before. Shift to memory.

For example, the special symbol determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage section of the second special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the special symbol relevant storage area (0th storage section) provided in the sub RAM 102c, and the 0th storage section The special figure determination information stored in is deleted.

On the other hand, in step S310-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines that the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, it moves the process to step S310-4, and if it determines that the first special figure reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, the special CPU The symbol storage determination process ends.

In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a performs a first special figure reservation number subtraction process. In the second special figure reservation number subtraction processing, the main CPU 101a provides information on a new first special figure reservation number (U1) obtained by subtracting “1” from the current first special figure reservation number (U1). Send to. Further, the main CPU 101a, in the first special symbol reservation number subtraction processing, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol reservation display device 17 is added so that "1" is added to the first special symbol. The hold display device 17 is updated.

In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area, and the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is immediately before. Shift to memory.

For example, the special symbol determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage section of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the special symbol pertinent storage area (0th storage section), and is stored in the 0th storage section. The figure determination information is deleted.

In the first embodiment, in steps S310-1 to S310-5, the second special symbol reservation storage area is prioritized and shifted over the first special symbol reservation storage area, but the game ball serves as a starting opening. In the order of entering the ball, the first special symbol reserved storage area or the second special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted. Further, the first special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted in priority to the second special symbol reserved storage area.

In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes the special symbol determination process based on the special symbol determination information shifted in step S310-5 and newly stored in the 0th memory.

(Special symbol determination process by the main control board)
Here, the special symbol determination processing by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol determination process is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 6. When it is determined that the main CPU 101a and the special symbol determination process are performed based on the ball entering the first starting opening 6 of the game ball, in step S311-2, the first jackpot determination is performed, while the special symbol is determined. When it is determined that the determination process is not performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 6, the second jackpot determination is performed in step S311-3.

In the first jackpot determination of step S311-2, the main CPU 101a firstly sets the first jackpot determination table for the low-probability gaming state or the first jackpot determination table for the high-probability gaming state according to the current gaming state. select. Next, the main CPU 101a collates the selected big jackpot determination table with the jackpot determination random number that has been shifted in step S310-5 and is in the 0th storage unit, and determines whether it is a “jackpot” or a “miss”. Determine if there is.

In the second jackpot determination of step S311-3, the main CPU 101a first sets the second jackpot determination table for the low-probability gaming state or the second jackpot determination table for the high-probability gaming state according to the current gaming state. select. Next, the main CPU 101a collates the selected big jackpot determination table with the jackpot determination random number that has been shifted in step S310-5 and is in the 0th storage unit, and determines whether it is a “jackpot” or a “miss”. Determine if there is.

In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the first jackpot determination in step S311-2 or the result of the second jackpot determination in step S311-3 is "big hit". The main CPU 101a moves the process to step S311-5 if it determines that it is a “big hit”, and moves the process to step S311-6 if it determines that it is not a “big hit”.

The main CPU 101a makes a jackpot special symbol determination in step S311-5. The jackpot special symbol determination is a type of jackpot special symbol that is a special symbol indicating that the determination result of the jackpot determination is "bonanza", in other words, a type of jackpot is determined. As described above, there are a plurality of types of jackpots, and the types of jackpot special symbols are associated with the types of jackpots.

In the jackpot special symbol determination in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a first determines whether or not the special symbol determination process is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 6. Select the first jackpot special symbol determination table or the second jackpot special symbol determination table. Next, the main CPU 101a collates the selected special jackpot special symbol determination table with the special symbol determination random number stored in the 0th storage shifted in step S310-5 to obtain a jackpot special symbol (type of jackpot). judge. When the main CPU 101a performs the jackpot special symbol determination, the main CPU 101a transmits information on the result of the jackpot special symbol determination to the effect control board 102.

The main CPU 101a performs a lost special symbol determination in step S311-6. Loss special symbol determination is to determine the type of lost special symbol that is a special symbol indicating that the determination result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, but in the first embodiment, the type of lost special symbol is 1 Therefore, here, a single lost special symbol is determined. When the main CPU 101a performs the lost special symbol determination, the main CPU 101a transmits information about the result of the lost special symbol determination to the effect control board 102.

When such a special symbol determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 14, and performs a special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S312. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, based on the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the special symbol determination (the result of the special symbol lottery), the special figure variation pattern including the information about the special symbol variation time and the effect type of the variation effect is included. decide.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment processing by the main control board)
Next, the special figure variation pattern determination processing by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss. The main CPU 101a moves the process to step S312-2 when it is determined to be a loss, and moves the process to step S312-3 when it is determined to be a loss.

The main CPU 101a makes a reach determination in step S312-2. In the reach determination, the main CPU 101a first selects the reach determination table associated with the current game state and the first special figure reservation number (U1) or the second special figure reservation number (U2), and then selects the reach determination table. The random number for reach determination is collated with and it is determined whether it is reach. Regarding the first special figure reservation number (U1) or the second special figure reservation number (U2) for selecting the reach determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination process is based on the ball entering the first starting opening 6. If it is to be performed (when it is determined to be the first special symbol in the special symbol determination process), the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is referred to, the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination process to the second starting port 7 If it is to be performed based on the entry (in the case of being determined to be the second special symbol in the special symbol determination process), the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is referred to.

In step S312-3, the main CPU 101a makes a special figure variation pattern determination. Specifically, the main CPU 101a, if the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot (any one of jackpot A to jackpot E), the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the current gaming state and the type of jackpot. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol lottery is lost, the current game state, the first special figure reservation number (U1) or the second special figure reservation number (U2) and the special figure variation associated with the presence or absence of reach Select the pattern judgment table. Then, the main CPU 101a compares the selected special figure fluctuation pattern determination table with the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern. The first special figure reservation number (U1) or the second special figure reservation number (U2) for selecting the special figure variation pattern determination table is the same as in the case of the reach determination.

When determining the special figure variation pattern, the main CPU 101a transmits information on the special figure variation pattern to the effect control board 102. In addition, in the special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect type of the fluctuating effect, the type of the starting opening that triggers the determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern (the special symbol is variably displayed and stopped) The type of special symbol display device) and the result of the special symbol lottery are also associated.

When the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 14, starts the variable display of the special symbol in step S310-6, and in step S310-7, the above step S312. The measurement of the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined in step S310-8 is started, and in step S310-8, the special figure special power process data=1 is set, and the special symbol storage determination process ends.

(Special symbol fluctuation processing by the main control board)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a special symbol variation process by the main control board 101 will be described.

In step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variable display of the special symbol is finished, in other words, whether or not the special figure variation time when the measurement is started in step S310-8 has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the variable display of the special symbol ends, the process moves to step S320-2, while if it determines that the variable display of the special symbol does not end, the special symbol variation process ends.

In step S320-2, the main CPU 101a stops the changing special symbol to perform a stop display of the special symbol, and transmits to the effect control board 102 information regarding that the variable display of the special symbol ends (fluctuation stops). To do. In addition, in step S320-2, the main CPU 101a causes the special symbol display devices 14 and 15 to perform a stop display of the special symbol. In this case, the special symbol lottery result determined in step S311 (the special symbol A to the special jackpot special symbol). The special symbol corresponding to the symbol E, the lost special symbol, is stopped and displayed.

In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a starts measuring the time required to stop and display the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol stop time". In the first embodiment, 0.8 seconds), and then in step S320-4. At 2, the special symbol special power processing data is set to 2, and the special symbol variation process is ended.

(Special symbol stop processing by the main control board)
Next, the special symbol stop processing by the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the stop display of the special symbol is finished, in other words, whether or not the special figure stop time at which the measurement is started in step S320-3 has elapsed. When determining that the stop display of the special symbol does not end, the main CPU 101a ends the special symbol stop process, and when determining that the stop display of the special symbol ends, moves the process to step S330-2.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently in the time saving game state. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is in the time saving game state, it moves the process to step S330-3, and if it determines that it is not in the time saving game state, it moves the process to step S330-6.

In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a is a counter value of a counter (hereinafter, referred to as "time-remaining number of times counter") indicating the number of remaining times (J: hereinafter referred to as "time-remaining number of times") of variable display of special symbols depending on the time-saving game state. The calculated value (J-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from is stored as the remaining number of time reductions (J).

In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time saving game state ends, in other words, whether or not the time saving remaining number (J)=0. When the main CPU 101a determines that the time saving game state ends, it moves the process to step S330-5, and when it determines that the time saving game state does not end, moves the process to step S330-6.

In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a sets the non-time saving game state, and transmits the information regarding the setting of the non-time saving game state to the effect control board 102.

In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently in the high-probability game state. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is in the high-probability gaming state, it shifts the processing to step S330-7, and if it determines that it is not in the high-probability gaming state, shifts the processing to step S330-10.

In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a is a counter (hereinafter, referred to as "high-probability remaining number counter") that indicates the remaining number (X: hereinafter referred to as "high-probability remaining number") of variable display of special symbols due to the high-probability game state. The calculated value (X-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of is stored as the high probability remaining number (X).

In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high-probability game state ends, in other words, whether or not the high-probability remaining count (X)=0. When determining that the high-probability game state ends, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-9, and when determining that the high-probability game state does not end, moves the process to step S330-10.

In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a sets the low-probability game state, and transmits information to the effect control board 102 that the low-probability game state has been set.

In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a jackpot special symbol. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a jackpot special symbol, it moves the process to step S330-12, and if it determines that it is not a jackpot special symbol, it moves the process to step S330-11.

In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG.

In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special power processing data, and in step S330-13, sets the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state), and the normal gaming state (low Information regarding the setting of the probability game state and the non-time saving game state) is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

The main CPU 101a starts the jackpot game in step S330-14. Specifically, the main CPU 101a starts a jackpot game according to the type of jackpot associated with the jackpot special symbol that is stopped and displayed.

Main CPU101a, when the jackpot special symbol A, jackpot special symbol B, jackpot special symbol D, or jackpot special symbol E is stopped and displayed, starts the first jackpot game and jackpot special symbol C is stopped and displayed. In this case, the second jackpot game is started. During the big hit game, the main CPU 101a controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 8 according to the type of the big hit game. During the jackpot game, the jackpot special symbol, which was stopped and displayed when the jackpot game was started, is continuously stopped and displayed.

Then, when the jackpot game is over, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special map special electric power process data and performs the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, the main CPU 101a sets the game state according to the type of jackpot associated with the jackpot special symbol that is stopped and displayed.

Specifically, when the jackpot special symbol A, the jackpot special symbol C, or the jackpot special symbol D is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 101a sets the high-probability game state and also sets the time saving game state. In addition, when the big hit special symbol B or the big hit special symbol E is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 101a sets the low-probability game state and also sets the time saving game state.

Further, the main CPU 101a, when the jackpot special symbol A, the jackpot special symbol C, or the jackpot special symbol D is stopped and displayed, the high-probability remaining number counter displays the special symbol variation in the high-probability game state at a specified number of times. A certain high probability prescribed number (Xa)=150 is set, and the hour/hour remaining number counter is set to the prescribed number of times (Xa)=150, which is the prescribed number for performing special figure variation display in the hour/hour gaming state. In addition, when the big hit special symbol B or the big hit special symbol E is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 101a indicates that the time saving remaining number counter is the specified number of times for which the special symbol variation display is performed in the time saving game state (Ja)= Set 150.

The high probability prescribed number of times (Xa) and the time saving prescribed number of times (Ja) are not limited to those in the first embodiment, and can be set appropriately. For example, the high-probability prescribed number of times (Xa) when the high-probability game state is set, can be uniformly set regardless of the type of the jackpot special symbol. Further, the time saving prescribed number (Ja) when the time saving game state is set can be set uniformly regardless of the type of the special jackpot special symbol.

Further, the main CPU 101a, in the game state setting process, transmits information regarding the newly set game state to the effect control board 102, sets 0 to the special symbol special electric power process data, and in the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. Transfer processing.

(Main processing by production control board)
Next, the main processing by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

When power is supplied from the power supply board 107 to the sub CPU 102a, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following main processing.

First, in step S2001, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads a predetermined process program for controlling the production from the sub ROM 102b, and initializes the sub RAM 102c in which commands and the like transmitted from the main control board 101 are stored.

In step S2002, the sub CPU 102a performs the effect random number updating process for updating the effect random number used for the determination for controlling the effect. The production random numbers are the final display mode determination random number, the winning display mode scenario determination random number, the first shift display mode scenario determination random number, the second shift display mode scenario determination random number, the third shift display, which will be described later. Aspect scenario determination random number, dialogue advance notice execution determination random number, cut-in advance notice execution determination random number, dialogue advance notice production aspect determination random number, cut-in advance notice production aspect determination random number, title advance notice production aspect determination random number, and star advance notice production A random number for mode determination and the like. A random number range is provided for each of these effect random numbers. The random number range is from "0" to the maximum value appropriately determined for each random number.

A random number counter is provided in the sub RAM 102c for each effect random number. In the effect random number updating process, the sub CPU 102a increments the random number counter provided for each effect random number by "1". Then, when the random number value indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value in the random number range, the sub CPU 102a returns the random number counter to "0" without adding "1".

The maximum value of the random number range is set so as to differ depending on the type of random number. This is to prevent the random number counters related to the rendering random numbers from being completely synchronized and always having the same random number value. As long as it is possible to prevent the random number counters related to performance random numbers from completely synchronizing, instead of making the maximum values of various random number ranges different, different initial value random numbers are provided for various performance random numbers, In updating the random numbers, when the random number value indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value in the random number range, each random number value may be newly updated from the initial value random number at that time.

(Hold icon display processing by the production control board)
When the sub CPU 102a receives the information about the preliminary special figure variation pattern transmitted by the main control board 101, the sub CPU 102a performs the hold icon display process of FIG. The pending icon display process will be described below.

First, a hold icon that is a prerequisite for the hold icon display process will be described. The hold icon is an image representing the special figure hold. With special figure reservation, the starting condition is satisfied (when the first special figure reservation number (U1) or the second special figure reservation number (U2) is less than the upper limit value “4”, the game ball is the first starting opening 6 or Although the right to execute by entering the second starting opening 7) was obtained, the start condition is satisfied (variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the special figure hold that occurred before the special figure hold is finished). If you can not start immediately because there is no, it is the right to execute the variable display of the special symbols in the pending state from the start of the ball (or the special symbol lottery).

The hold icon is a first hold icon representing a special figure hold (first special figure hold) based on a ball entering the first starting opening 6 and a special figure hold (second special drawing holding based on a winning on the second starting opening 7). Second hold icon representing (holding in the figure) (hereinafter, when both the hold icon and the second hold icon are referred to, they are simply referred to as “hold icons”).

The display mode of the hold icon suggests the jackpot expectation (hereinafter referred to as "hold icon jackpot expectation"). As a display mode of the hold icon, a normal mode and a special mode are set. The normal mode is a standard normal display mode for the hold icon, and the special mode is a special display mode suggesting that the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal mode. In the first embodiment, one type of normal mode is set, and four types of special modes, that is, a first special mode to a fourth special mode, are provided according to the suggested high jackpot expectation. The jackpot winning expectation degree suggested by the holding icon of the special aspect increases in the order of first special aspect<second special aspect<third special aspect<fourth special aspect.

The hold icon jackpot expectation degree is a probability that a jackpot is achieved in the variable effect corresponding to the hold icon when the display of the hold icon ends in the display mode. Specifically, for the hold icon jackpot expectation, for each display mode of the hold icons, the probability that the hold icon finally appears in the hold icon corresponding to the variation effect when it becomes a jackpot is displayed in the display mode of the hold icon. A value divided by the total probability (total of the probability of finally appearing with the hold icon corresponding to the fluctuating effect when it becomes a big hit and the probability of finally appearing with the hold icon corresponding to the fluctuating effect when it becomes a loss) (Ratio).

The hold icon in the normal mode is a white circular image. On the other hand, the hold icon of the first special mode is a blue circular image, the hold icon of the second special mode is a green circular image, the hold icon of the third special mode is a red circular image, and the fourth special mode. The holding icon of the embodiment is composed of a circular image with a zebra pattern. In the following, as a notation method for illustrating the hold icon, a white circular image is used as a hold icon in a normal mode, and hatching made up of parallel lines of oblique lines (first oblique line) that incline from upper right to lower left is applied. The circular image as a first special mode hold icon, the hatched circular image made up of parallel lines of diagonal lines (second diagonal lines) sloping from upper left to lower right as a second special mode hold icon, A hatched circular image composed of diagonal parallel lines and second diagonal parallel lines is a hold icon of a third special mode, and a circular image with a zebra pattern is a hold icon of a fourth special mode ( 32(a)).

The display mode of the hold icon is not limited to the normal mode, the first special mode, the second special mode, the third special mode, and the fourth special mode, and can be set appropriately.

Although details will be described later, the hold icon appears in any display mode (normal mode or special mode), and is erased in accordance with disappearance of the special figure hold represented by the hold icon. There are cases where the display mode of the hold icon changes and cases where it does not change between the appearance of the hold icon and the deletion. The final display mode of the hold icon immediately before the hold icon is erased is referred to as the “final display mode” of the hold icon regardless of whether or not the display mode of the hold icon has changed. Further, when the hold icon is displayed in the special mode, the jackpot expectation level is higher than in the normal mode. Therefore, the display of the hold icon in the special mode is a type of notice effect that suggests the jackpot expectation level. And is referred to as a "holding icon notice". That is, when the hold icon is displayed in the special mode, it means that the hold icon notice is executed.

Next, the area for displaying the hold icon will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the hold icon is displayed on the display unit 210 of the image display device 21. The display unit 210 is provided with a first hold icon display area 211 in which a first hold icon is displayed and a second hold icon display area 212 in which a second hold icon is displayed.

The first hold icon display area 211 is divided into a first display section 211a, a second display section 211b, a third display section 211c, and a fourth display section 211d. In the first display unit 211a, the first special symbol reservation related to the first special symbol fluctuation display performed next, in other words, the special symbol determination stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area The 1st reservation icon showing the 1st special figure reservation based on information is displayed. In the second display unit 211b, the first special figure reservation relating to the first special figure fluctuation display performed second, in other words, the special figure stored in the second storage section of the first special symbol reservation storage area A first hold icon indicating the first special figure hold based on the determination information is displayed. In the third display unit 211c, the first special figure reservation related to the third special figure fluctuation display performed third, in other words, the special figure stored in the third storage section of the first special symbol reservation storage area. A first hold icon indicating the first special figure hold based on the determination information is displayed. In the fourth display unit 211d, the first special symbol reservation related to the first special symbol fluctuation display that is performed fourth, in other words, the special symbol stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. A first hold icon indicating the first special figure hold based on the determination information is displayed.

The second hold icon display area 212 is divided into a fifth display section 212a, a sixth display section 212b, a seventh display section 212c, and an eighth display section 212d. In the fifth display portion 212a, the second special symbol reservation relating to the second special symbol fluctuation display to be performed next, in other words, the special symbol determination stored in the second storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area. A second hold icon representing the second special figure hold based on the information is displayed. In the 6th display part 212b, the second special figure reservation related to the second special figure fluctuation display performed second, in other words, the special figure stored in the second storage section of the second special symbol reservation storage area. A second hold icon representing the second special figure hold based on the determination information is displayed. In the 7th display part 212c, the 2nd special figure reservation regarding the 2nd special figure fluctuation display which is performed 3rd, in other words, the special figure which is remembered in the 3rd memory section of the 2nd special design reservation storage area A second hold icon representing the second special figure hold based on the determination information is displayed. In the 8th display part 212d, the second special figure reservation relating to the second special figure fluctuation display performed fourth, in other words, the special figure stored in the fourth storage section of the second special symbol reservation storage area. A second hold icon representing the second special figure hold based on the determination information is displayed.

In addition, the broken line parts related to the first hold icon display area 211 and the second hold icon display area 212 in FIG. 32B indicate the hold icon display areas 211 and 212 and the display sections 211a to 211d and 212a to 212d. It is something that is not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of how the hold icon is displayed will be described. As a premise, as shown in FIG. 33A, the variable display (variable display of the special symbol) of the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 forming the effect symbol is being executed, and the first reserved icon display area 211 It is assumed that the first hold icons A01 and A02 in the normal mode are displayed on the first display unit 211a and the second display unit 211b.

From the situation shown in FIG. 33(a), when the game ball enters the first starting opening 6 and the first special figure hold occurs, for example, as shown in FIG. 33(b), the first special figure hold Is displayed on the third display unit 211c in a normal manner.

Then, as shown in FIG. 33(c), after the variable display of the effect symbol (variable display of the special symbol) ends and the stop display of the effect symbol (stop display of the special symbol) is performed, FIG. 33(d) ), the first hold icons A01 to A03 shift in response to the start of the next variable display of the effect symbols (variable display of the special symbols). Specifically, the hold icon A01 displayed on the first display unit 211a before the shift is erased while moving between the first hold icon display area 211 and the second hold icon display area 212. Further, the first hold icons A02 and A03 displayed on the second display unit 211b and the third display unit 211c before the shift are shifted to the first display unit 211a and the second display unit 211b, respectively.

In this way, the hold icon is displayed according to the occurrence of the special figure hold, and the hold icon is shifted (moved) in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol.

Next, the hold icon display process will be described. In step S2101, the sub CPU 102a performs final display mode determination that determines the final display mode of the hold icon to be displayed on the display unit 210 based on the received information about the preliminary special figure variation pattern. As described above, there are five types of display modes of the normal mode and the first special mode to the fourth special mode as the display mode of the hold icon, and one display mode is the final display from the five types of display modes. It is determined as an aspect.

The sub CPU 102a acquires a final display mode determination random number, and collates the final display mode determination random number with a final display mode determination table associated with the prior special figure variation pattern indicated by the information regarding the prior special figure variation pattern. Then, the final display mode of the pending icon to be displayed is determined.

It should be noted that the sub CPU 102a sets the first special figure reservation number (U1) and the second special figure reservation number (U2)=“0” immediately before receiving the information related to the preliminary special figure variation pattern (immediately before displaying the reservation icon). In some cases, the final display mode of the hold icon to be displayed is set to the normal mode. This is a special figure fluctuation display corresponding to the special figure hold even if the special figure hold occurs when the first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2)="0". Since the hold icon is immediately displayed, the hold icon is erased immediately after being displayed, and therefore, even if the hold icon is displayed in a special mode, the player may not notice and the effect may be deteriorated.

The sub CPU 102a acquires the counter value of the final display mode determination random number counter provided in the sub RAM 102c as the final display mode determination random number.

The final display mode determination table is stored in the sub-ROM 102b, and as shown in FIG. 23, the final display mode determination table associated with the prior special figure variation pattern “miss without reach” and the prior special figure variation pattern “N”. Final display mode determination table associated with "reach lost", final display mode determination table associated with advance special figure variation pattern "SP reach lost", final display mode determination associated with advance special figure variation pattern "SPSP reach lost" Table, final display mode determination table associated with advance special figure variation pattern "N reach jackpot", final display aspect determination table associated with advance special figure variation pattern "SP reach jackpot", prior special figure variation pattern The final display mode determination table associated with “SPSP reach jackpot”.

Sub CPU 102a, after the final display mode determination, the transition of the display mode of the hold icon from the appearance of the hold icon until it is deleted (displayed) (hereinafter, referred to as "display mode scenario") Judgment A display mode scenario judgment is performed. The display mode scenario includes a case where the hold icon does not change from the appearance to the deletion. Here, regarding the display form of the hold icon from the appearance of the hold icon to the deletion thereof, that is, the transition of the display form of the hold icon indicated by the display form scenario, the case where the final display form is the normal form and the special form Description will be given separately for each case.

When the final display mode of the hold icon is the normal mode, the hold icon appears in the normal mode and is erased without changing the normal mode.

On the other hand, when the final display mode of the hold icon is the special mode, the display mode of the hold icon becomes the special mode of the final display mode (hereinafter, referred to as “final special mode”) at any timing. The timing at which the hold icon is displayed in the final special mode includes when the hold icon is displayed and when the hold icon is shifted.

When the display mode of the hold icon is the final special mode when the hold icon is displayed, the hold icon appears in the final special mode and is erased without changing the final special mode. In the first embodiment, when the hold icon is displayed in the final special mode when the hold icon is displayed, the hold icon appears in the final special mode, but the hold icon appears in the normal mode and the appearance Immediately after, the display mode of the hold icon may be changed to the final special mode. In this case, the processing of causing the hold icon to appear in the normal mode is made common to reduce the processing load related to the display of the hold icon.

On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold icon becomes the special mode when the hold icon is shifted, the display mode of the hold icon changes to the final special mode at any of the shifts after the hold icon appears.

Furthermore, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to the final special mode at any shift after the hold icon appears, the hold icon appears in the normal mode, and the hold icon of the hold icon changes at any of the subsequent shifts. When the display mode changes to the final special mode, the hold icon appears in another special mode (hereinafter referred to as “intermediate special mode”) that suggests that the jackpot expectation degree is lower than the final special mode, and any of the following There is a case where the display mode of the hold icon is changed to the final special mode during the shift.

In addition, when the display mode of the hold icon changes from the intermediate special mode to the final special mode, the display mode of the hold icon that appears in the normal mode is relatively expected to be a big hit at any time after the appearance. An intermediate special mode with a low degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as “low-expectancy intermediate special aspect”), and an intermediate special aspect with a relatively high jackpot expectation degree (hereinafter, “high-expectancy intermediate special aspect”) at any of the subsequent shifts. ``Special mode''), and when changing to the final special mode at any of the subsequent shifts, and the hold icon that appeared in the low-expectancy intermediate special mode, at any of the shifts after the appearance, There is a case where it changes to the high-expectancy intermediate special mode and then changes to the final special mode at any of the subsequent shifts.

In this way, there are cases where the display mode of the hold icon does not change and cases where it changes, and when it changes, various transition paths can be followed even if the final display mode is the same.

In step S2102, the sub CPU 102a performs a display mode scenario determination that determines a display mode scenario. The display mode scenario determination will be described below separately for the case where the final display mode is the normal mode and the case where the final display mode is the special mode.

When the final display mode of the hold icon is the normal mode, the hold icon appears in the normal mode, and the normal mode is retained and does not change until it is erased. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a causes the sub CPU 102a to appear in the normal mode. The display mode scenario of the effect contents that is erased without being changed is determined.

On the other hand, when the final display mode of the hold icon is the special mode, the sub CPU 102a performs the display mode scenario determination based on the display mode scenario determination table. Here, the display mode scenario determination table will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 23 to 26, the display mode scenario determination table includes the current number of special figure reservations including the special figure reservation relating to the final display mode and the hold icon display processing (first when the first hold icon is displayed, Special figure reservation number (U1), when displaying the second reservation icon, it is roughly divided by the second special figure reservation number (U2)).

The display mode scenario determination table, which is roughly classified by the final display mode and the current number of special figure reservations, is divided according to the changeable timing of the display mode.

The changeable timing of the display mode is a timing when the display mode of the hold icon can be changed. As a timing at which the display mode can be changed, when the hold icon is displayed, in other words, when the player enters the starting openings 6 and 7 (“when the player enters the ball” in FIGS. 23 to 26) and when the hold icon is shifted. Time and time are provided. At the time of shifting the hold icon, when the hold icon shifts from the fourth display unit 211d or the eighth display unit 212d to the third display unit 211c or the seventh display unit 212c (in FIG. 23 to FIG. →3 (during the third shift)), when the hold icon shifts from the third display portion 211c or the seventh display 212c to the second display portion 211b or the sixth display portion 212b (see FIGS. 23 to 26, Number of reservations 3→2 (during second shift)”), when the reservation icon is shifted from the second display unit 211b or the sixth display unit 212b to the first display unit 211a or the fifth display unit 212a (FIGS. 23 to 26). In ", the number of reserved special figures 2→1 (during the first shift)" is provided.

Each display mode scenario determination table divided by the changeable timing of the display mode is further divided by the display mode immediately before that timing (TBL.No=A01 to A34, B01 to B21, C01 to C22, D01 to D16).

Further, the display mode scenario determination random numbers used for the display mode scenario determination are provided for each changeable timing. That is, the display mode scenario determination random number includes the display mode scenario determination random number for which the changeable timing is “when entering the ball” (the display mode scenario determination random number when entering the ball) and the changeable timing is “at the time of the third shift”. Display mode scenario determination random number (3rd shift display mode scenario determination random number) and changeable timing "2nd shift" display mode scenario determination random number (2nd shift display mode scenario determination Random number for display mode scenario) and a random number for display mode scenario determination when the changeable timing is “first shift time” (random number for display mode scenario determination during first shift).

Then, similarly to the random number for final display mode determination, a random number counter for display mode scenario determination is provided in the sub RAM 102c for each random number for display mode scenario determination. When the final display mode is the special mode, the sub CPU 102a acquires the counter value of each display mode scenario determination random number counter as each display mode scenario determination random number in the display mode scenario determination in step S2102.

Here, a display mode scenario determination method when the final display mode is a special mode will be described. The sub CPU 102a first selects a display mode scenario determination table associated with the final display mode and the current number of special figure reservations. Then, the sub CPU 102a collates the random number for display mode scenario determination at ball entry with the display mode determination table at ball entry (TBL.No=A01, B01, C01, or D01) in the selected display mode scenario determination table. Then, the display mode in which the changeable timing is “at the time of entering the ball”, in other words, the display mode when the hold icon appears is determined.

If the current special figure reservation number (first special figure reservation number (U1) or second special figure reservation number (U2)) is "4", the sub CPU 102a then selects the display mode scenario selected. 3rd shift display mode in the determination table In the scenario determination table (TBL.No=A02 to A05, B02 to B05, C02 to C04, or D02 to D03), the display mode immediately before the 3rd shift (determined The display mode at the time of entering the ball), the third shift display mode scenario determination table associated with the third shift display mode scenario determination random number is collated, and the display mode in which the changeable timing is “third shift” is displayed. judge.

Next, the sub CPU 102a selects the display mode scenario determination table from the second shift display mode scenario determination table (TBL.No=A06 to A11, B06 to B09, C05 to C07, or D04 to D05). , The random number for second shift display mode scenario determination is collated and changed with the second shift display mode scenario determination table associated with the display mode immediately before the second shift (display mode for the determined third shift). A display mode in which the possible timing is “during the second shift” is determined.

Then, the sub CPU 102a finally selects the first shift display mode scenario determination table (TBL.No=A12 to A16, B10 to B13, C08 to C10, or D06 to D07) in the selected display mode scenario determination table. In the display mode scenario determination table associated with the display mode immediately before the first shift (the display mode during the determined second shift), the random numbers for the first shift display mode scenario determination are collated, and the changeable timing Determines the display mode of "during first shift".

As described above, when the current special figure reservation number is "4", the sub CPU 102a displays the display mode at the time of entry→the display mode during the third shift (when the special figure reservation number changes from 4 to 3)→ The display mode during the second shift (when the special figure reservation number changes from 3 to 2) →the display mode during the first shift (when the special figure reservation number changes from 2 to 1) are sequentially determined.

Further, if the current special figure reservation number is "3", the display mode at the time of entering the ball → the display mode during the second shift (when the special figure reservation number changes from 3 to 2) → The display modes during the first shift (when the number of special figure reservations changes from 2 to 1) are sequentially determined. Further, if the current special figure reservation number is “2”, the sub CPU 102a similarly changes the display mode at the time of entering the ball→the display mode at the first shift (when the special figure reservation number changes from 2 to 1). Judge in order. Further, if the current special figure reservation number is "1", the sub CPU 102a determines only the display mode at the time of entry.

For example, when the final display mode is “zebra pattern” and the current first special figure reservation number (U1) is “4”, first, “TBL.No=A01” in FIG. The display mode at the time of entering the ball is determined based on the mode scenario determination table. Here, the display mode “white” is selected with a probability of 70%, the display mode “blue” is selected with a probability of 15%, the display mode “green” is selected with a probability of 10%, and the probability is 5%. The display mode "red" is selected, and the display mode "zebra pattern" is selected with a probability of 0%.

When the display mode "blue" is selected as the display mode at the time of entering the ball, the sub CPU 102a then determines whether or not the second shift mode display mode scenario determination table of "TBL.No=A03" in FIG. The display mode during 3 shifts is determined. Here, the display mode “blue” is selected with a probability of 35%, the display mode “green” is selected with a probability of 30%, the display mode “red” is selected with a probability of 20%, and the probability is 15%. The display mode "zebra pattern" is selected.

When the display mode “blue” is selected as the display mode at the time of the third shift, the sub CPU 102a next determines based on the second shift time display mode scenario determination table of “TBL.No=A07” in FIG. The display mode during the second shift is determined. Here, the display mode “blue” is selected with a probability of 25%, the display mode “green” is selected with a probability of 25%, the display mode “red” is selected with a probability of 25%, and the display mode “red” is selected with a probability of 25%. The display mode "zebra pattern" is selected.

When the display mode “red” is selected as the display mode at the time of the second shift, the sub CPU 102a next determines based on the first shift display mode scenario determination table of “TBL.No=A15” in FIG. The display mode during the first shift is determined. Here, the display mode "zebra pattern" is selected with a probability of 100%.

When the display mode scenario is determined in the display mode scenario determination in step S2102, the sub CPU 102a transmits information about the display mode scenario to the image control board 105 in step S2103. Upon receiving the information about the display mode scenario, the image control board 105 displays the hold icon on the display unit 210 of the image display device 21 according to the received display mode scenario. That is, the effect control board 102 transmits the information about the display mode scenario to the image control board 105, so that the hold icon display according to the display mode scenario is executed.

For example, the final display mode is determined to be "zebra pattern", the current first special figure reservation number (U1) is "4", and the display mode scenario (blue→blue→red→zebra pattern) is determined. With reference to FIG. 34, the transition of the display mode of the hold icon in the case of being held will be described.

As shown in FIG. 34A, the first special figure reservation number (U1)=3, and the first reservation icon A11 to the first reservation icon A13 in the normal mode are the first display in the first reservation icon display area 211. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 6 while being displayed on the part 211a to the third display part 211c, and the display mode scenario (blue→blue→red→zebra pattern) is determined as described above. As shown in FIG. 34B, the blue first hold icon A14 is displayed on the fourth display unit 211d of the first hold icon display area 211.

Next, as shown in FIG. 34(c), stop display of the effect symbol is performed, and as shown in FIG. 35(a), when the variable display of the next effect symbol is started, the first hold The icons A12 to the first hold icon A14 are shifted, and the first hold icon A11 is deleted. Here, as a result of the display mode scenario determination related to the first hold icon A14, the display mode at the time of the third shift is "blue", so the display mode of the first hold icon A14 remains blue during this shift.

Next, as shown in FIG. 35(b), stop display of the effect symbol is performed, and as shown in FIG. 36(a), when the variable display of the next effect symbol is started, the first hold The icon A13 to the first hold icon A14 are shifted, and the first hold icon A12 is deleted. Here, as a result of the display mode scenario determination related to the first hold icon A14, the display mode at the time of the second shift is "red", so the display mode of the first hold icon A14 changes from blue to red at this shift. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 36(b), stop display of the effect symbol is performed, and as shown in FIG. 37(a), when the variable display of the next effect symbol is started, the first hold The icon first hold icon A14 is shifted and the first hold icon A13 is erased. Here, as a result of the display mode scenario determination related to the first hold icon A14, the display mode at the time of the first shift is “Zebra pattern”, so the display mode of the first hold icon A14 at this shift is from red to zebra pattern. Change.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37(b), the stop display of the effect symbol is performed, and as shown in FIG. 37(c), when the variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the first hold icon A14 is started. Then, the first hold icon A14 is erased.

(Preliminary production determination process by production control board)
When the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102 receives the information about the special figure variation pattern transmitted by the main control board 101, it executes the notice effect in the variation effect (the relevant variation effect) that is to be executed based on the special figure variation pattern. The notice effect determination process for determining the availability and the effect contents of the notice effect is performed. First, the notice production will be described.

As described above, the special figure change pattern is associated with the effect contents of the change effect, specifically, presence/absence of reach and whether or not various reach effects (SPSP reach, SP reach, and normal reach) can be executed. There is. That is, the variation effect executed based on the special figure variation pattern may be terminated without reaching, or may be reached and may be terminated after various reach development after reaching. In the following, the variation effect when the process ends without reaching and the part of the variation effect when reaching the reach up to the reach is collectively referred to as “non-reach effect”.

Then, during the non-reach effect or the reach effect, a notice effect that suggests the jackpot expectation degree is executed. In the first embodiment, as notice productions, dialogue notices executed during non-reach productions, cut-in notices executed during N reach, title notices executed during SP reach, and stars performed during SPSP reach. Notice is provided. It should be noted that the notice production executed in the variation production based on the special figure variation pattern, such as the dialogue notice, the cut-in notice, the title notice, and the star notice, is referred to as “the notice production”. On the other hand, a notice effect that is performed based on the advance special figure variation pattern, such as a hold icon notice, is referred to as a “prefetch notice effect”.

FIG. 38 shows the effect contents of the effect type "normal 1 to normal 3", the effect type "reach 1", the effect type "reach 2", and the effect type "reach 3". Is a time chart showing an outline of the types of noticeable presentation effects that can be executed and the timing when they are executed. As shown in FIG. 38, only the dialogue announcement is executed in the variation production of the production type “normal 1 to normal 3” (FIG. 38(a)), and the dialogue announcement and the cut-in announcement in the production of the production type “reach 1”. Is executed (FIG. 38(b)), and in the variable effect of the effect type “reach 2”, a line announcement, a cut-in announcement and a title announcement are executed (FIG. 38(c)), and the effect type “reach 3” is changed. Then, a dialog advance notice, a cut-in advance notice, a title advance notice and a star advance notice are executed (FIG. 38(d)).

The dialogue announcement is an effect (see FIG. 39(a)) in which a predetermined character appears at the lower right of the display unit 210 and a dialogue image YG1 composed of a balloon saying "Chance is!" is displayed from the character. The dialogue announcement is provided with a plurality of presentation modes depending on the type of color of the balloon portion of the dialogue image YG1. White, blue, green, red, and zebra patterns are provided as the colors of the balloon portion of the dialogue image YG1. The presentation mode (color of the speech bubble) of the dialogue announcement suggests the jackpot expectation.

Here, the jackpot expectation degree (hereinafter referred to as “speech trailer jackpot expectation degree”) suggested by the presentation mode of the dialogue notice is finally a jackpot when each display manner (color) of the dialogue notice appears in the variable production. It is the probability of becoming. In other words, the line-notice jackpot expectation degree is the probability that a jackpot will occur when an individual presentation form of the line preview appears (probability that will finally appear when it becomes a jackpot), and the production form of the line preview will appear. It is a value (ratio) divided by the total probability (the total of the probability of appearing in the case where the presentation mode of the dialogue announcement is lost and the probability of appearing in the case of big hit).

The cut-in notice is an effect in which the cut-in dedicated image YG2 including a predetermined character is inserted into the entire screen of the display unit 210 as a background of the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 (see FIG. 39(b)). Note that the decorative patterns TZ1 to TZ3 represented by broken lines in FIG. 39(b) are displayed on the back side of the cut-in-only image YG2 (layers lower than the cut-in-only image YG2), and from the player. It is impossible. The cut-in notice is provided with a plurality of effect modes depending on the type of color of the edge of the cut-in image YG2. White, blue, green, red, zebra pattern and gold are provided as the colors of the edge of the image YG2 for exclusive use of the cut-in. The effect form (color of the edge) of the cut-in notice suggests the jackpot expectation.

The jackpot expectation degree suggested by the cut-in notice presentation mode (hereinafter, referred to as “cut-in notice jackpot expectation degree”) is the jackpot finally when each display mode (color) of the cut-in notice appears in the variable production. It is the probability of becoming. In other words, the cut-in notice jackpot expectation degree The probability of becoming a jackpot when each effect form of cut-in notice appears (probability of appearing when it finally becomes a jackpot) Is a value (ratio) divided by the total probability (the total of the probability of appearing when the effect form of the cut-in notice is lost and the probability of appearing when it is a big hit).

The title notice is an effect in which a title image YG3 representing a title (for example, “A child special training!!”) associated with the effect content of the SP reach is displayed in the introduction part of the SP reach effect (FIG. 39(c). )reference). In the title notice, a plurality of presentation modes are provided depending on the color type of the characters of the title image YG3. White, blue, green, red, zebra pattern and gold are provided as the color of the characters of the title image YG3. The presentation mode (character color) of the title announcement suggests the jackpot expectation.

Here, the jackpot expectation degree (hereinafter, referred to as “title notice jackpot expectation degree”) suggested by the title notice presentation mode finally becomes the jackpot when the display manner (color) of each title notice appears in the variable production. The probability of becoming. In other words, the title notice jackpot expectation degree is the probability that a big hit will occur when an individual presentation form of the title notice appears (probability that will finally appear when it becomes a big hit), and the production form of the title notice will appear. It is a value (ratio) divided by the total probability (the total of the probability of appearing when the presentation mode of the title announcement is lost and the probability of appearing in the case of a big hit).

With respect to the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the color, which is the presentation mode of the line notice, the cut-in notice, and the title notice, the suggested jackpot expectation degree becomes higher in the order of white <blue <green <red <zebra pattern <gold. It should be noted that the production mode “gold” notifies that the jackpot expectation is 100%, that is, the jackpot is won. In addition, the production mode “zebra pattern” can appear both in the variation production of the big hit and in the variation production of the loss, but when the big hit and the loss are compared, they appear with an extremely high probability in the case of the big hit. .. Therefore, it is possible to say that the effect symbol "Zebra pattern" appears with a very high probability because it is a variation effect of a big hit. Furthermore, the production mode "Zebra pattern" can appear both during the production of the production type "reach 2" and during the production of the production type "reach 3", but the production type "reach 2" and the production type " Compared with “reach 3”, the appearance type “reach 3” appears with a higher probability. Therefore, since it is a variable effect of the effect type “reach 3”, it can be said that the effect mode “zebra pattern” appears with a high probability.

On the other hand, the star announcement is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation depending on the number of displayed stars (see FIG. 39(d)). In the star announcement, a plurality of effect modes are provided depending on the number of stars displayed. The number of stars is 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. In the display unit 210, a black-filled portion of the five white stars arranged in a row indicates the “number of stars” related to the star announcement. Therefore, the number of stars in the star announcement shown in FIG. 39(d) is "3". Regarding the jackpot expectation suggested by the number of stars, the suggested jackpot expectation becomes higher in the order of 1<2<3<4<5. The number of stars “5” indicates that the jackpot expectation is 100%, that is, the jackpot is won.

The jackpot expectation degree (hereinafter referred to as “star trailer jackpot expectation degree”) suggested by the star trailing presentation mode finally becomes a jackpot when each of the star trailing display modes (number of stars) appears in the variable rendering. Probability. In other words, the degree of expectation for a star trailer jackpot The probability of becoming a jackpot when individual staging aspects of star trailing appear (probability of appearing when it finally becomes a jackpot) is the total probability that the staging aspect of the star trailing will appear. It is a value (ratio) divided by (the total of the probability of appearing when the presentation mode of the star announcement is lost and the probability of appearing when it is a big hit).

As described above, a plurality of types of the notice effects are provided, and a plurality of types of effect modes are provided for each of the notice effects. The presentation modes of the line announcement, the cut-in announcement, and the title announcement are associated with the colors, while the star announcement effects are associated with the number of stars. Therefore, if the notice effect is classified according to the element that serves as a reference of the type of the effect mode related to the notice effect, the effect effect (or the suggested jackpot expectation) depending on the color is different. Notice, cut-in notice, and title notice), and a number of relevant notice productions (star notices) having different presentation modes (or suggested jackpot expectations) due to differences in number.

Note that, as described above, the hold icon notice also has a different display mode (or suggested jackpot expectation) depending on the color, and thus can be positioned as a notice effect of the same system as the color notice effect.

Next, the processing flow of the notice effect determination processing will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S2202-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to execute a dialog advance notice, and performs a dialog advance notice determination. The sub CPU 102a obtains a random number for determining a dialog advance notice execution determination in the dialog advance notice execution determination, and stores the dialog advance notice execution determination random number in a dialog advance notice execution determination table (FIG. 27(a)) associated with the special figure variation pattern. Collate.

In the dialogue advance notice execution determination table, the determination value of the random number for dialogue advance notice execution determination (not shown) and the possibility of execution of the dialogue advance notice are set so that the predetermined selection rate (%) shown in FIG. It is associated and stored.

In step S2202-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the speech announcement execution determination is "execute speech announcement". The sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S2202-3 if the result of the speech advance announcement execution determination is “execute the speech advance announcement”, and moves the process to step S2202-3 if the result of the speech advance announcement execution determination is not “execute the speech advance announcement” step S2202-4. Transfer processing to.

In step S2202-3, the sub CPU 102a performs a line announcement notice effect form determination that determines one of a plurality of lines (white, blue, green, red, and zebra pattern) as the effect form (color) of the line announcement. In the cut-in notice effect mode determination, the sub CPU 102a obtains a random number for dialogue notice effect mode determination, and uses the random number for word notice effect mode determination of the suspension icon corresponding to the special figure variation pattern and the variation effect to be executed. It is collated with the speech announcement effect mode determination table associated with the final display mode.

In the dialogue advance notice effect mode determination table, the determination value (not shown) of the random number for determining the word advance announcement effect mode and the effect mode of the word advance announcement are associated with each other so that the predetermined selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 28 is achieved. Stored.

In step S2202-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether it is possible to execute a cut-in notice in the variation effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines that the special figure variation pattern related to the variation effect is “N reach loss”, “SP reach loss”, “SPSP reach loss”, “N reach jackpot”, “SP reach jackpot” or “SPSP reach jackpot”. Or not.

The sub CPU 102a can execute a cut-in notice (the special figure variation pattern is "N reach loss", "SP reach loss", "SPSP reach loss", "N reach jackpot", "SP reach jackpot" or "SPSP jackpot" or "SPSP jackpot". If it is determined that the "reach jackpot"), the process proceeds to step S2202-5, and it is not possible to execute the cut-in notice (the special figure variation pattern is "N reach loss", "SP reach loss", "SPSP reach loss", If it is not “N-reach jackpot”, “SP reach jackpot”, or “SPSP reach jackpot”), the process proceeds to step S2202-8.

In step S2202-5, the sub CPU 102a makes a cut-in notice execution determination to determine whether to execute a cut-in notice. In the cut-in notice execution determination, the sub CPU 102a obtains a cut-in notice execution determination random number, and the cut-in notice execution determination random number is associated with a special figure variation pattern (see FIG. b)).

In the cut-in notice execution determination table, the determination value of the random number for cut-in notice execution determination (not shown) and the execution of the cut-in notice are set so that the predetermined selection rate (%) shown in FIG. The propriety is stored in association with each other.

In step S2202-6, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the cut-in notice execution determination is “execute cut-in notice”. If the result of the cut-in notice execution determination is "execute cut-in notice", the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S2202-7, and if the result of the cut-in notice execution determination is "execute cut-in notice". The processing moves to step S2202-8.

In step S2202-7, the sub CPU 102a determines the cut-in notice effect form that determines one of a plurality of cut-in notice effect forms (colors) (white, blue, green, red, zebra pattern, and gold). I do. The sub CPU 102a acquires a random number for cut-in notice effect mode determination in the cut-in notice effect mode determination, and holds the cut-in notice effect mode determination random number corresponding to the special figure variation pattern and the variation effect to be executed. It collates with the cut-in notice production mode determination table associated with the final display mode of the icon.

In the cut-in notice production mode determination table, the determination value of the random number for cut-in notice production mode determination (not shown) and the cut-in notice production mode are set so that the predetermined selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 29 is achieved. Are stored in association with each other.

In step S2202-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether it is possible to execute a title notice in the variation effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure variation pattern related to the variation effect is “SP reach loss”, “SPSP reach loss”, “SP reach jackpot”, or “SPSP reach jackpot”.

When the sub CPU 102a determines that it is possible to execute the title notice (the special figure variation pattern is “SP reach loss”, “SPSP reach loss”, “SP reach jackpot”, or “SPSP reach jackpot”), the step If the process advances to S2202-9 and it is determined that it is not possible to execute the title notice (the special pattern variation pattern is not “SP reach loss”, “SPSP reach loss”, “SP reach jackpot”, or “SPSP reach jackpot”). , And shifts the processing to step S2202-10.

In step S2202-9, the sub CPU 102a performs a title notice presentation form determination that determines one of a plurality of title notice presentation forms (colors) (white, blue, green, red, zebra pattern, and gold). .. The sub CPU 102a acquires a random number for determining the title notice effect mode in the title notice effect mode determination, and uses the random number for determining the title notice effect mode to determine the final of the suspension icon corresponding to the special figure variation pattern and the variation effect to be executed. The cut-in notice production mode determination table associated with the display mode is collated.

In the title notice production mode determination table, the determination value of the random number for title notice production mode determination (not shown) and the title notice production mode are associated with each other so that the predetermined selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 30 is achieved. Stored.

It is judged whether to execute the line announcement and the cut-in announcement when it is possible to execute, but the title announcement is not executed when it is possible to execute. To be done. This is because the title notice is a display of the title performed in the part where SP reach is introduced, and therefore the title notice is indispensable.

It should be noted that with respect to the notice effect mode determination (step S2202-3, step S2202-6, and step S2202-7) of each of the notice effects, a different notice effect mode determination table is used for each of the notice effects. When the effect forms set for the notice effect are the same, one notice effect condition determination table can be commonly used. This is because, as described above, since the maximum values of the random number ranges for the respective notice effects are different, the random numbers for the notice effects acquired by the sub CPU 102a are not the same every time, so that one notice effect is generated. This is because even if the mode determination table is common, the same determination result will not be obtained every time. In this case, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of presentation and suppress an increase in the amount of data.

In step S2202-10, the sub CPU 102a executes all of the relevant color-related notice effects (line notice, cut-in notice, and title notice), and the presentation mode of all the color-related notice effects is a zebra pattern. It is determined whether or not there is (hereinafter, “production mode regulation condition is satisfied”). The sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S2202-11 when it is determined that the "production mode regulation condition is satisfied", and moves the process to step S2202-13 when it is determined that the "production mode regulation condition is not satisfied".

In step S2202-11, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot determination result related to the variation effect is "miss". If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a loss, it moves the process to step S2202-12, while if it determines that it is not a loss, it moves the process to step S2202-13.

In step S2202-12, the sub CPU 102a changes any one of the presentation modes of the line announcement, the cut-in announcement, and the title announcement from the "zebra pattern" to "red" by a predetermined lottery. For example, in a predetermined lottery, a dialog announcement is selected with a probability of 20%, a cut-in announcement is selected with a probability of 30%, and a title announcement is selected with a probability of 50%. However, the color to be changed, the selection probability, the selection method, and the number of the notice effects selected are not limited to those in the first embodiment, and can be set appropriately.

In this way, the sub CPU 102a changes the effect mode of any one of the notice effects from "zebra pattern" to "red" when the effect mode regulation condition is satisfied in the lost variation effect. In other words, the jackpot is determined when all the notice modes of the notice notice of the dialogue notice, the cut-in notice, and the title notice are “Zebra pattern”. In the fluctuating effect of loss, it is possible to prevent all the effect modes of the notice effect, that is, the line announcement, the cut-in announcement, and the title announcement from becoming a "zebra pattern" with a very high jackpot expectation. It is possible to reduce discouragement when a person recognizes a loss.

In step S2202-13, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not it is possible to execute the star announcement in the variation effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure variation pattern related to the variation effect is “SPSP reach loss” or “SPSP reach jackpot”.

When the sub CPU 102a determines that it is possible to execute the star announcement (the special map variation pattern is “SPSP reach loss” or “SPSP reach jackpot”), the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S2202-14 and executes the star announcement. If it is determined that it is not possible (the special figure variation pattern is not “SPSP reach loss” or “SPSP reach jackpot”), the process proceeds to step S2202-15.

In step S2202-14, the sub CPU 102a determines a star announcement effect mode (number of stars) to one out of a plurality (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) of star announcement effects modes. The sub CPU 102a acquires a random number for star announcement effect mode determination in the star announcement effect mode determination, and collates the random number for star announcement effect mode determination with a star announcement effect mode determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern.

In the star preview production mode determination table, the determination value of the random number for star preview production mode determination (not shown) is associated with the production mode of star preview so that the predetermined selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 31 is achieved. Stored.

In addition, it is determined whether or not to execute the line announcement and the cut-in announcement when it is feasible, but it is not determined whether or not to execute the star announcement when it is feasible. Must be executed. This is because the star announcement is made in the introduction part of SPSP reach and is indispensable.

In step S2202-15, the sub CPU 102a determines the type of the notice effect to be executed in the variation effect and the effect mode of the notice effect to be executed, and provides the image control board 105 with information about the determined content. Send. Upon receiving the information, the image control board 105 executes the advance notice effect according to the information in the variable effect.

(Hold icon display and notice production)
Next, the display of the hold icon and the notice effect will be described. First, the display of the hold icon will be described.

As described above, the final display mode of the hold icon is determined based on the preliminary special figure pattern, and the display mode scenario is determined based on the final display mode and the current number of special figure reservations.

For example, as shown in FIG. 23(b), when the final display mode is "zebra pattern" and the first special figure hold number immediately after the hold icon is displayed is "3", the hold icon at the time of entering the ball The probability that the display mode of the hold icon changes to the special mode is 60%, the probability that the display mode of the hold icon changes to the special mode during the second shift is 80%, and the display mode of the hold icon during the first shift is the special mode. The probability of changing to is 100%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the final display mode is “red” and the first special figure hold immediately after the hold icon is displayed is “4”, the hold icon is displayed at the time of entering the ball. The probability that the mode changes to the special mode is 30%, the probability that the display mode of the hold icon changes to the special mode during the third shift is 65%, and the display mode of the hold icon changes to the special mode during the second shift. The probability of doing is 75%, and the probability that the display mode of the hold icon changes to the special mode at the first shift is 100%.

In this way, when the changeable timing of the hold icon is during the first shift and other times (during the second shift, the third shift, when entering the ball), in other words, from the special figure hold subject to the notice of the hold icon. Since there is a different probability that the hold icon will change to a special mode depending on whether there is a special figure hold (hereinafter referred to as “preceding special figure hold”) that occurred before, it is possible to enhance the effect of displaying the hold icon. it can. In the first embodiment, in the case where there is no preceding special figure hold, the probability of the holding icon changing to a special mode is higher than in the case where there is a preceding special figure hold, so that the holding icon is being shifted (holding icon). However, even if the hold icon does not change to the special mode, the hold icon can be expected to change to the special mode.

In addition, when the number of special figure reservations when the hold icon is displayed is 3 or more, as the variation effect (special figure variation display) corresponding to the relevant hold icon is approached, in other words, a stage after the time of entering the ball. As the process proceeds to step 3, the hold icon easily changes to a special mode (the hold icon notice is executed).

When the hold icon changes to a special mode, the player has a higher expectation for the variable effect corresponding to the hold icon, while the player moves from the occurrence of the hold icon to the start of the variable effect. There is a possibility that the sense of expectation for the fluctuating effect (the fluctuating effect corresponding to the holding of the preceding special map) is reduced. Therefore, as the progress of the stage after the ball is entered, in other words, as the shift of the hold icon progresses, the hold icon easily changes to a special mode (the hold icon notice is executed), so that the hold icon is displayed. It is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation for the variation effect that is being performed at the time of being played and the variation effect that is performed after the hold icon is displayed, and to prevent the effect of the variation effect from being reduced.

Further, in the first embodiment, the probability that the display mode of the hold icon changes to a specific special mode of the special mode (for example, zebra pattern or red) also determines the display mode of the hold icon as the shift of the hold icon progresses. It is easy to change to the special mode.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the final display mode of the hold icon is determined to be “red” or “zebra pattern”, the hold icon indicates the number of special figure hold including the special figure hold corresponding to the hold icon (or As the number of special figure reservations before the special figure reservation occurs increases, it is difficult to display the display mode “red” or “zebra pattern” at the time of entering the ball. In other words, it can be said that as the number of special figure reservations when the hold icon is displayed increases, it becomes more difficult for the hold icon to be suddenly displayed in the display mode “red” or “zebra pattern”. In this way, as the number of times the hold icon can be shifted increases, it becomes more difficult to be displayed in the display mode “red” or “zebra pattern” that suggests that the jackpot expectation degree is relatively high, and the hold icon Since the display mode is easily changed to "red" or "zebra pattern" at the stage where the shift is advanced, the player can be given a throbbing feeling.

Next, the notice effect will be described. As described above, in the first embodiment, the notice effect includes the color notice effect and the number notice effect. The presentation mode of the notice effect of the color system is determined based on the final display mode of the hold icon and the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the variation effect in which the notice effect is performed.

White, blue, green, red, and zebra patterns are set for the dialogue notice as the presentation mode of the color notice notice, and white, blue, green, red, zebra pattern, and gold are set for the cut-in notice. It is set, and white, blue, green, red, zebra pattern, and gold are set in the title notice. Then, the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the presentation mode of the notice production of the color system is set high in the order of white<blue<green<red<zebra pattern<gold. It should be noted that the presentation mode “gold” can appear only in the case of a big hit. That is, the cut-in notice and the title notice in the performance mode “gold” notify the big hit.

Here, in the first embodiment, the production mode “zebra pattern” can appear in the case of a big hit or even a loss, and basically, other than the production mode “gold” which is the notification of the big hit, The highest expected jackpot expectation is the highest compared to the performance mode. Therefore, when the dialogue announcement, the cut-in announcement, and the title announcement in the performance mode “zebra pattern” are executed, the expectation for the jackpot is greatly increased. Then, the appearance rate (selection rate (%) in FIGS. 29 to 31) of the performance mode “zebra pattern” in the case of a big hit and in the case of losing is higher than the frequency of appearance of other performance modes except the performance mode “gold”. It is often set low. This is because the production mode "Zebra pattern" frequently appears, which suggests that the jackpot expectation degree is the highest among the production modes that can appear both in the case of a big hit and in the case of a loss. This is to increase (rare value) and prevent the production effect of the production mode “zebra pattern” from decreasing.

And for the variation effects related to the special figure variation pattern of the same effect type, if the final display mode of the hold icon corresponding to the variation effect is "Zebra pattern", the jackpot expectation is higher than the final display mode "Zebra pattern". In other words, compared to other effect modes with low degree, in other words, when the variable effect is started from the hold icon of the display mode “Zebra pattern”, the jackpot expectation degree lower than that of the display mode “Zebra pattern” is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable effect is started from the hold icon, the effect mode “zebra pattern” is more likely to appear in the color-based notice effect. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold icon is changed to “zebra pattern” and the expectation for the variation effect corresponding to the hold icon is very high, the notice mode of the color system is the effect mode “zebra pattern”. It is possible to prevent the production effect of the notice production of the color system from being lowered by the appearance of another production mode having a lower jackpot expectation.

In addition, regarding the variation effect related to the special figure variation pattern of the same effect type, if the final display mode of the hold icon corresponding to the variation effect is "zebra pattern" and the next highest jackpot is "red" , In comparison with other effect modes (white, blue, green) that have a lower jackpot expectation than "red", in this notice effect of a color system, an effect mode with a jackpot expectation of "red" or higher (red, zebra pattern) Is easy to appear. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold icon is changed to "red" and the expectation for the variation effect corresponding to the hold icon is increased, in the notice effect of the color system, the jackpot expectation degree is higher than that of the effect mode "red". It is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the notice effect of the color system due to the appearance of another effect mode having a low value.

Further, in the first embodiment, the “zebra pattern” that indicates that the jackpot expectation is very high can appear in the hold icon notice, the line notice, the cut-in notice, and the title notice. Here, the hold icon notice is a look-ahead notice effect that is performed before the notice effect, and the line notice, the cut-in notice, and the title notice are the notice effects that are performed during the notice effect. .. That is, there are more types of notice productions in which the "zebra pattern" can appear than the look-ahead notice productions. Therefore, the production mode "Zebra pattern" that suggests that the jackpot expectation degree is the highest among the possible production modes both in the case of a big hit and in the case of a loss frequently appears before the variation production, and It is possible to reduce interest in the variable effect that is performed before, and reduce a decrease in the effect of the variable effect.

In addition, in the fluctuating effect of the effect type with relatively high jackpot expectation (eg, reach 2, 3), as compared with the fluctuating effect of the effect type with relatively low jackpot expectation (eg, reach 1), notice effect The production mode "zebra pattern" is likely to appear more than once. On the other hand, in the fluctuating effect of the effect type with relatively low jackpot expectation (for example, reach 1), compared with the fluctuating effect of the effect type with relatively high jackpot expectation (for example, reach 2, 3), notice effect The production mode “zebra pattern” is likely to appear once. In other words, in the fluctuating effect of the effect type with relatively high jackpot expectation (eg, reach 2, 3), as compared with the fluctuating effect of the effect type with relatively low jackpot expectation (eg, reach 1), The notice mode “zebra pattern” of the notice effect is likely to appear many times. In this way, the production mode “zebra pattern” that has the highest expected jackpot expectation among the production modes in which the high jackpot expectation degree indicated by the effect type of the variable production can appear both in the case of a big hit and in the case of a loss Since the appearance frequency of “” tends to increase, it is possible to enhance the effect of the change effect and the notice effect of the color system.

Further, in the first embodiment, the jackpot is determined when the production mode “zebra pattern” appears in the notice production of all color systems. In other words, in the case of a loss, the appearance mode “zebra pattern” is restricted from appearing in the notice effect of all color systems. This is a disappointment when the player recognizes the loss due to the reaction that the expectation of the player has risen excessively when the production mode "zebra pattern" appears in the notice production of all color systems in the case of loss. This is to reduce the discouragement because it may increase.

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In the first embodiment, in the case of a loss, the appearance mode “zebra pattern” is restricted from appearing in the notice effect of all color systems, but a part or more (for example, two thirds or more) It is possible to restrict the appearance of the effect mode “zebra pattern” in the notice effect of the color system.

Further, as the shift of the hold icon progresses, the display mode of the hold icon may change, but the performance mode in which the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the display mode of the hold icon is relatively high to the relatively low performance mode No change (hereinafter referred to as "falling change"). This is because the effect form of the hold icon does not fall and changes (regulates the change of fall), the player's expectation is lowered before the variation effect is performed, and the effect of the hold icon notice is reduced. This is to prevent the decrease.

On the other hand, with regard to the color-based notice production, since the production mode is independently determined for each color-system notice production, for example, the production mode “zebra pattern” appears in the line notice, and the subsequent cut-in In the notice production of a series of color systems in one variation production, such as the production mode “white” or “blue” appearing in advance, relatively after the production mode with a relatively high jackpot expectation appears. A performance mode with a low jackpot expectation may appear. As described above, the hold icon display is not changed to fall, but the change is lowered to the notice effect of a series of color systems in one variation effect. Therefore, it is possible to develop the variation effect in a thrilling manner.

Further, the presentation mode of the color-based notice production is determined based on the final display mode of the hold icon related to the hold icon notice of the same color system. When the final display mode of the hold icon is "Zebra pattern", the color-based effect mode "Zebra pattern" of the notice effect is likely to appear. On the other hand, the presentation mode of the star announcement, which is a related announcement production of a different system from the hold icon announcement, is not based on the final display aspect of the hold icon, and the final display aspect of the hold icon is “zebra pattern”. Regardless of whether or not each performance mode (number of stars) appears. Therefore, when the final display mode of the hold icon is “Zebra pattern”, the number of stars “4”, which has the same degree as the suggestion mode “Zebra pattern” of the notice performance of which the suggested jackpot is color system, is It is more difficult to appear in the notice production than the production mode "Zebra pattern". Therefore, when the final display mode of the hold icon is "Zebra pattern", the number of stars corresponding to the performance mode (red) lower than the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the performance mode "Zebra pattern" of the notice system of the color system is " 3”, the number of stars “2” corresponding to the rendering modes (green) and (blue), and the number of stars “1” corresponding to the rendering mode (white) may appear. In this way, the presentation mode of the notice effect of the same color system as the hold icon notice is determined based on the final display state of the hold icon, while the hold icon notice and the notice system of several systems of different systems. Since the effect mode is determined without being based on the final display mode of the hold icon, a suitable variation occurs in the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the effect mode of the notice effect that appears, so that the notice effect is made unexpected. be able to.

It should be noted that with respect to the hold icon notice, the fall change can be executed instead of the fall change as in the first embodiment, but the execution rate of the fall change is indicated by the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the display mode of the hold icon. Is changed from a relatively low effect mode to a relatively high effect mode and lower than a rate at which the display mode of the hold icon does not change, so that the falling change is regulated and the effect effect of the hold icon notice is The decrease can be reduced.

Also, rather than restricting the fall changes for all display modes of the hold icon notice, a specific display mode that suggests that the jackpot expectation degree is relatively high, such as the display mode "zebra pattern" and the display mode "red". It is also possible to regulate the falling changes only for. In addition, the specific display mode that suggests that the jackpot expectation is relatively high should be regulated to fall downward compared to the non-specific display mode that suggests that the jackpot expectation is relatively low. Is also possible.

Further, instead of restricting the falling change for a particular display mode, a falling change in which the number of display mode changes to a display mode in which the jackpot expectation is relatively low is a predetermined number (for example, “2” steps) or more. It can also be regulated. The “display mode stage” is a difference in the order of the jackpot expectation degrees suggested by the display mode. In Embodiment 1, the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the display mode of the hold icon is as follows: normal mode (white)<first special mode (blue)<second special mode (green)<third special mode (red)<second Since it is set higher in the order of the 4 special modes (zebra pattern), for example, the change from the second special mode to the normal mode is “stage of display mode”=“2”, from the fourth special mode to the first special mode. Is changed to “display mode stage”=“3”.

Further, in the first embodiment, based on the preliminary special figure change pattern, the hold icon notice by the hold icon display is set to be executable as the look-ahead notice effect performed prior to the change effect, and the last hold icon is displayed. The presentation mode of the color-related notice effect is determined based on the display mode, but such a look-ahead notice effect is not limited to the hold icon notice.

For example, in the stop display of the effect symbol that is performed before the variable effect, in the display unit 210, an image that opens after the sliding door is closed once to hide the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 and the hold icon is displayed, and the sliding door of the sliding door is displayed. The color can be made to suggest the jackpot expectation. The sliding of the sliding doors is performed in one stop display of the effect design, or over a plurality of continuous stop display of the effect design. The sliding doors are opened and closed once in the stop display of each effect symbol.

It is determined whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect in which the sliding doors open and close (hereinafter, referred to as "fusatsu notice") based on, for example, a preliminary special figure variation pattern. Then, when it is determined to be executed, the final display mode of the fusuma is determined, and the fusuma display mode scenario is determined based on the final display mode, similarly to the notice of the hold icon. Note that the fusuma is not displayed from the time of entering the ball like the hold icon, so the stop display of the effect design that starts to display the fusuma (timing to start the fusuma announcement) is also incorporated into the display mode scenario and determined. It

When the fusuma notice is given in one stop display of the effect design, it is performed in the stop display of the effect design immediately before the variation effect is performed. On the other hand, when the fusuma announcement is performed over a plurality of consecutive stop displays of the effect symbols, the final sliding of the fusuma is performed in the stop display of the effect symbols immediately before the variation effect is performed. Since the pre-reading notice effect is an effect that raises the player's expectation toward the variation effect that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect, if the execution timing of the pre-reading notice effect deviates from the variation effect, the target of the pre-read notice effect is This is because it becomes difficult to understand and the effect of production is reduced.

Here, a specific example of the fusuma announcement will be described. The display mode of the fusuma notice is associated with the color similarly to the display mode of the hold icon notice of the first embodiment, and includes “white”, “blue”, “green”, “red”, and “zebra pattern”. It is assumed that five types are set. It is also assumed that the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the display mode is set to increase in the order of “white”<“blue”<“green”<“red”<“zebra pattern”.

For example, as shown in FIG. 40A, the first special figure reservation number (U1)=3, and the first reservation icon A21 to the first reservation icon A23 in the normal mode are the first reservation icon display area 211 in the first reservation icon display area 211. It is assumed that a game ball enters the first starting opening 6 while being displayed on the 1st display portion 211a to the 3rd display portion 211c. Here, while it is determined that the hold icon notice is not executed for the hold icon display related to the entry (the final display mode is the normal mode), the fusuma notice is executed and the final display mode of the fusuma notice is “zebra pattern”. That is, the fusuma announcement is started from the stop display of the effect design three times before the variation effect (second time after entering the ball), and the mode of display of the fusuma changes in the order of "white→blue→zebra pattern". It is assumed that the scenario is decided.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 6, the first special figure reservation number (U1)=4, and as shown in FIG. 40(b), the first reservation icon A24 in the normal mode is the first reservation icon. It is displayed on the fourth display portion 211d of the display area 211.

Next, as shown in FIG. 40(c), after the effect symbols are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 40(d), the next variation effect is started, and the first hold icons A22 to 1st. The first hold icon A21 is erased as the hold icon A24 shifts.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41( a ), when the stop display of the effect design is performed, in the stop display of the effect design, as shown in FIG. 41( b ), white left fusuma from the left end of the display unit 210. While the image S1 appears and moves toward the center, the white right fusuma image S2 appears from the right end of the display unit 210 and moves toward the center.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41(c), immediately after the fusuma is closed by the left fusuma image S1 and the right fusuma image S2, this time, as shown in FIG. 41(d), The left fusuma image S1 moves leftward and the right fusuma image S2 moves rightward so that the fusuma is opened, and the left fusuma image S1 and the right fusuma image S2 are gradually erased so as to be framed out. ..

As shown in FIG. 41(e), when the left fusuma image S1 and the right fusuma image S2 are completely erased and the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 in the stop display appear, as shown in FIG. 41(f), The variation effect is started, the first hold icon A23 to the first hold icon A24 are shifted, and the first hold icon A22 is erased.

Next, as shown in FIG. 42(a), when the stop display of the effect design is performed, in the stop display of the effect design, as shown in FIG. 42(b), from the left end of the display unit 210 to the blue left side. The sliding door image S1 (gray in the drawing) appears and moves toward the center, and the blue sliding door image S2 (gray in the drawing) appears from the right end of the display unit 210 and moves toward the center.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42(c), immediately after the fusuma is closed by the left fusuma image S1 and the right fusuma image S2, this time, as shown in FIG. 42(d), The left fusuma image S1 moves leftward and the right fusuma image S2 moves rightward so that the fusuma is opened, and the left fusuma image S1 and the right fusuma image S2 are gradually erased so as to be framed out. ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 42(e), when the left fusuma image S1 and the right fusuma image S2 are completely erased and the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 in the stop display appear, as shown in FIG. 42(f), The next variation effect is started, the first hold icon A24 is shifted, and the first hold icon A23 is erased.

Next, as shown in FIG. 43(a), when the stop display of the effect design is performed, in the stop display of the effect design, as shown in FIG. 43(b), the zebra pattern is displayed from the left end of the display unit 210. The left fusuma image S1 appears and moves toward the center, and the right fusuma image S2 with a zebra pattern appears from the right end of the display unit 210 and moves toward the center.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43(c), immediately after the fusuma is closed by the left fusuma image S1 and the right fusuma image S2, this time, as shown in FIG. 43(d), The left fusuma image S1 moves leftward and the right fusuma image S2 moves rightward so that the fusuma is opened, and the left fusuma image S1 and the right fusuma image S2 are gradually erased so as to be framed out. ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 43(e), when the left fusuma image S1 and the right fusuma image S2 are completely erased and the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 in the stop display appear, as shown in FIG. 43(f), The fluctuating effect which is the subject of the fusuma announcement is started, and the first hold icon A24 is erased.

When a fusuma announcement is given, the pending icon announcement can be enabled or disabled based on the advance special figure variation pattern that causes the fusuma announcement. It is also possible to first determine whether or not to execute the hold icon notice, and not to execute the fusuma notice when it is determined to execute the hold icon notice. In addition, the execution probability of the fusuma announcement can be restricted by setting the execution probability of the fusuma announcement when it is determined to execute the hold icon announcement to be lower than the execution probability of the fusuma announcement when it is determined not to execute. it can.

Further, as a prefetch notice effect, instead of such a hold icon notice or a fusuma notice, or in addition to the hold icon notice or a fusuma notice, a specific portion of the background image displayed as the background of the effect design and the hold icon (for example, It is also possible to perform a pre-reading notice effect in which the color of the sky or character that is always displayed changes basically. As for the look-ahead notice effect in which the color of the specific portion of the background image changes (hereinafter, referred to as "background notice"), the color of the specific portion of the background image suggests the jackpot expectation degree like the hold icon notice. Then, the final display mode of the background notice is determined based on the preliminary special figure variation pattern, the display mode scenario is determined based on the final display mode, and the color of the specific portion of the background image changes according to the display mode scenario. You can also do so. In this case, the presentation mode of the preliminary announcement effect of the color system may be determined based on the final display mode of the background announcement.

Further, as a pre-reading notice effect due to a change in color, a hold icon notice, a sliding door notice, and a background notice are provided, and a table for determining the form of the color-related notice form is executed. It can also be associated with the type and final display mode. In other words, even if the display mode when any one of the hold icon notice, the fusuma notice, and the background notice is executed is the same color, the notice type of the color system is changed depending on the effect type of the look-ahead notice effect. It is possible to make the selection ratio of each effect mode different. For example, when the final display mode of the background notice is "Zebra pattern", when the final display mode of the hold icon preview is "Zebra pattern", the production mode "Zebra pattern" of the relevant color notice system Can be easily selected. Further, if the effect mode when the prefetching notice effect is executed is the same color, the selection rate of each effect mode of the notice effect of the color system is the same regardless of the effect type of the prefetching notice effect. You can also do it.

Further, in the first embodiment, the hold icon is erased with the start of the variation effect corresponding to the hold icon, but is not erased with the start of the variation effect, and the variation effect is executed. It is also possible to display it as a changing icon corresponding to the change effect even while being displayed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 44A, a changing icon display area 213 for displaying a changing icon is provided between the first holding icon display area 211 and the second holding icon display area 212 of the display unit 210. Has been. The changing icon display area 213 is provided on the pedestal image D so that it can be clearly distinguished from the first hold icon display area 211 and the second hold icon display area 212.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 44B, the first hold icons A31 to A34 are displayed on the first display section 211a to the fourth display section 211d of the first hold icon display area 211 and are changing. It is assumed that the changing icon A30 is displayed in the icon display area 213. Here, as shown in FIG. 44C, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, the changing icon A30 is erased. Then, as shown in FIG. 44D, when the next variation effect is started, the first hold icons A32 to A34 displayed on the second display unit 211b to the fourth display unit 211d are changed to the first hold icon. While shifting in the icon display area 211, the first hold icon A31 displayed on the first display portion 211a is slightly enlarged while keeping its shape and moved to the changing icon display area 213, and is changing. It is displayed as an icon A31. It should be noted that when the first hold icon displayed on the first display section 212a is displayed on the changing icon display area 213, the size may not be changed.

Further, in the first embodiment, as the timing at which the display mode (color) of the hold icon can be changed, the time of entering the ball, the time of the first shift, the time of the second shift, and the time of the third shift are provided. In the case where the medium icon can be displayed, from when the hold icon displayed on the first display unit 211a or the fifth display unit 212a starts to move until it is displayed as the changing icon in the changing icon display area 213. In the meantime, the display mode of the icon can be set to be changeable. Here, the final display mode of the hold icon can be the display mode immediately after being displayed as the changing icon. In this case, it is possible to determine the effect mode of the notice effect of the color system based on the final display mode which is the display mode immediately after being displayed as the changing icon.

The holding icon represents the variable display of the special symbol in the hold state, while the changing icon represents the variable display of the special symbol that is being executed, so the display of the holding icon and the display of the changing icon are different effects. Therefore, when the changing icon is displayed, the holding icon and the changing icon that are displayed based on the special figure determination information acquired by entering the same starting opening 6 and 7 are collectively referred to as an “icon”. 23 is used as a table for determining the final display mode of the icon, and the final display mode of the icon is determined in step S2101. Further, in step S2102, the transition of the display mode of the icon from the state of the hold icon to the state of the changing icon is determined.

In addition, as in the middle of the fluctuating effect, at a timing other than the timing at which the hold icon shifts with the start of the fluctuating effect, for example, a predetermined character or weapon (for example, missile or laser beam) or a natural phenomenon (for example, A notice effect that can change the display mode of the hold icon or the changing icon by directly acting on the hold icon or the changing icon (thunder or rain) (hereinafter referred to as "icon action notice") Can be executed and the effect contents of the notice effect can be included in the display mode scenario. Here, a specific example of the icon action notice will be described.

For example, as shown in FIG. 44(c), after the effect symbols are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 44(d), with the start of the next variable effect, the first hold icons A32 to A34. Is shifted, and three seconds after that, in the middle of the variation effect, as shown in FIG. 45(a), the variation display of the decorative symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is being performed, and the first suspension icon display area 211 is reserved. It is assumed that the icons A31 to A34 are displayed and the changing icon A30 is displayed in the changing icon display area 213.

Here, as shown in FIG. 45(b), the character T relating to the icon action notice appears, and as shown in FIG. 45(c), the character T makes a throw kiss to change the heart H to the moving icon A31. Flying towards suggests whether the icon will change.

Here, as shown in FIG. 46(a-1), when the heart H hits the changing icon A31, the display mode of the changing icon A31 changes (from white to red in FIG. 46(a-1). ), as shown in FIG. 46(b-1), the action of the character T notifying that the display mode of the changing icon A31 has changed (in FIG. 46(b-1), open both hands with a smile) 46(c-1), the character T is erased and, for example, the reach is reached with the effect design showing the probability variation big hit.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46(a-2), when the heart H does not hit the changing icon A31, the display mode of the changing icon A31 does not change, and as shown in FIG. 46(b-2), 46(c-2) after the character T performs an operation of notifying that the display mode of the changing icon A31 has not changed (in FIG. 46(b-2), crying with a sad face). ), the character T is erased, and, for example, an effect symbol reach indicating a normal big hit is obtained.

Note that, with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46, as an example of the icon action notice, a notice effect in which the character T can change the display mode of the changing icon is shown, but similarly, the character T is the hold icon. It is also possible to provide a notice effect that can change the display mode.

Further, the icon action notice presentation can be performed not only during the non-reach production but also during the reach production. Furthermore, for example, when the display state of the changing icon changes to a zebra pattern with a very high jackpot expectation, it is more likely to be executed during reach production such as SPSP reach than during non-reach production. can do. Further, for example, it is possible to make the icon action notice for the hold icon less likely to be performed during the reach production than during the non-reach production.

Further, in the first embodiment, the target of which the presentation mode of the hold icon is changed is "color", and the presentation mode of the notice effect of the same color system as the notice of the hold icon is based on the final display mode of the hold icon. Although determined, for example, the target whose display mode of the hold icon changes is another element forming the hold icon such as “size” or “shape”, and the “size” is the same as the hold icon notice. Or, the notice effect of the same system that suggests the jackpot expectation degree by changing the “shape” etc. is provided, and the effect mode of the notice icon of the same system as the hold icon notice is the “size” of the hold icon. Alternatively, it may be determined based on the final display mode such as “shape”.

Further, the pre-reading notice effect is not an image displayed on the display unit 210 like a hold icon, but a sound output from the voice output device 22, a luminescent color emitted from the effect lighting device 23, or a performance accessory. It is performed by the operation of the movable unit 24A of the device 24, and like the prefetching notice production, the notice production in which the jackpot expectation degree is suggested by the production mode of the prefetching notice production is provided, and is of the same system as the prefetch notice production. The presentation mode of the advance notice effect may be determined based on the final display mode of the prefetch advance notice effect. In this case, the effect mode cannot be changed stepwise a plurality of times like the notice of the hold icon, but one effect mode that appears in one look-ahead notice effect is set. It is also possible to determine the effect mode of the notice effect of the same system as the look-ahead notice effect based on the effect mode of the look-ahead notice effect. Also for the hold icon notice, one effect mode that changes in one hold icon notice is set, and based on this one hold icon notice effect mode, the color system of the same system as the hold icon notice is set. It is also possible to determine the presentation mode of the notice production.

Further, in the first embodiment, when determining the display mode scenario of the hold icon, first, after determining the final display mode based on the final display mode determination table associated with the preliminary special figure variation pattern, the final display mode is determined. Although the display mode scenario is determined based on the display mode scenario determination table associated with, the display mode scenario determination table that determines the display mode scenario including the final display mode is associated with the prior special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the display mode scenario including the final display mode can be determined based on the display mode scenario determination table associated with the prior special figure variation pattern.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the effect mode of the notice effect is determined, it is individually determined, but, for example, the effect type of the notice effect that can be executed in the variation effect for each special figure variation pattern. After setting a plurality of combinations, the plurality of combinations of effect modes of the notice effect are set for each combination of effect types of the notice effect. Then, based on the special figure variation pattern, after determining the combination of the effect type of the notice effect to be executed by lottery or the like, based on the combination of the determined effect type of the notice effect, the combination of the effect mode of the notice effect It is also possible to decide by a lottery or the like.

Further, in the first embodiment, when a plurality of the notice effects are executed in one variation effect, one notice effect is executed, and after the notice effect is finished, an interval is made and then the next notice effect is finished. The notice production is being executed. However, after a certain notice effect is started, the next notice effect is started when the notice effect is being executed, and the notice effect may be executed in a timely overlapping manner. it can. In addition, when the notice effects are executed in a timely overlapping manner, it is desirable that the notice effects are executed so that the display areas do not overlap in order to prevent a reduction in the effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, although the limitation regarding the display of the hold icon is not described, for example, the hold icon can be hidden during SP reach, during SPSP reach, and during the big hit game. In addition, the final display mode of the hold icon when the game ball enters the starting openings 6 and 7 can be always set to the normal mode. Furthermore, if the preceding special figure suspension includes a prior jackpot determination result, or a preliminary special figure variation pattern determination result includes a preceding special figure suspension indicating N reach loss, SP reach loss, or SPSP reach loss, a hold icon is displayed. The final display mode may be always set to the normal mode.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine such as the gaming machine Y, but may be used in a jelly-ball game machine or an arrange-ball game machine.

Y game machine 6 1st starting opening 6a 1st starting opening detection sensor 7 2nd starting opening 7a 2nd starting opening detection sensor 8 big winning opening 21 image display device 22 sound output device 23 production lighting device 24 production accessory device 80 Special winning opening control device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
210 Display Unit 211 First Hold Icon Display Area 212 Second Hold Icon Display Area 213 Changing Icon Display Area

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Storage means for storing determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game based on establishment of a start condition,
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the determination information,
A pre-judgment means for pre-judging the judgment information before the judgment means,
And a production control means for executing a variation production according to the determination result of the determination means,
The effect control means,
It is possible to display a hold display corresponding to the determination information stored in the storage means,
It is possible to display the hold display in a specific mode different from the normal mode based on the result of the preliminary determination,
It is possible to execute a specific effect that expects the execution of the special game in the variable effect,
The specific effects include a first specific effect, a second specific effect that may be executed after the first specific effect, and a third specific effect that may be executed after the second specific effect. Including and
In the case of the determination information that the special game is executed,
The rate at which the third specific effect is executed after the hold display is displayed in the specific mode is higher than the rate at which the first specific effect is executed after the hold display is displayed in the specific mode. high,
When the determination information is that the special game is not executed,
The rate at which the third specific effect is executed after the hold display is displayed in the specific mode is higher than the rate at which the first specific effect is executed after the hold display is displayed in the specific mode. A gaming machine characterized by being low.