JP7025669B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be applied to a gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, a blade, a right object, or an arrange ball.

A ball-type gaming machine (pachinko machine) usually has a starting port, and whether or not to execute a specific game (big hit game, etc.) based on the game ball entering the starting port. Make a pass / fail judgment. When such a hit / fail determination is made, the variation display using the identification information is started, and when the execution time (variation display time) of the variation display elapses, the identification information is stopped and displayed, and the pass / fail judgment is made based on the content of the stop display. The result will be announced.

For example, a special symbol display device whose display is controlled by a main control means that controls (that is, performs basic control) the basic progress of a game, and an effect symbol display device whose display is controlled by a sub-control means that controls a game effect. When the hit / fail determination is made, the special symbol display device displays the variation of the special symbol, and the effect symbol display device displays the variation of the effect symbol. Then, in the special symbol display device and the effect symbol display device, when the execution time of the variation display elapses, the symbol (stop symbol) indicating the result of the pass / fail determination is definitively stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as fixed stop). Then, as a gaming machine of this type, one has been proposed in which the fixed stop time (hereinafter referred to as "fixed stop time") is determined according to the gaming state of the gaming machine (see Patent Document 1). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-46659

However, this conventional example has a problem that the basic control of the gaming machine is complicated because it is necessary to perform a process of setting different fixed stop times according to the gaming state.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reliably performing game notification without complicating basic control. To provide.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Detection means to detect the game ball,
The first identification information display means for varyingly displaying the first identification information based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means and displaying the stop in a predetermined stop mode.
Equipped with
As the stop mode of the first identification information, there is a stop mode in which a temporary stop and a definite stop are performed.
The temporary stop time has at least a first temporary stop time and a second temporary stop time, and the first temporary stop time is shorter than the second temporary stop time.
As a state relating to the ease of entering the ball into the predetermined start port, there are a non-ball entry easy state and a ball entry easy state in which the ball is easier to enter the predetermined start port than the non-ball entry easy state.
As the gaming state, at least, the first state in which the ball is easy to enter and the average time of the fluctuation time of the first identification information is a predetermined time, and the first state in which the ball is easy to enter and the fluctuation time of the first identification information is With a second state, the average time of which is shorter than the predetermined time.
When the gaming state is the first state, the second temporary stop time can be set as the temporary stop time, and the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time. , It is configured so that a predetermined advance notice effect using the temporarily stopped first identification information can be executed.
When the gaming state is the second state, the first temporary stop time as the temporary stop time can be set.
The variation time of the first identification information has at least a first variation time and a second variation time shorter than the first variation time, and in the variation display of the first identification information of the first variation time. The temporary stop time in the variable display of the first identification information of the second variable time can be longer than the temporary stop time .
In a predetermined situation where the first identification information is temporarily stopped and the predetermined advance notice effect using the first identification information is not executed, a specific advance notice effect using specific information different from the first identification information is used. Is configured to be executable and
The specific advance notice effect using the specific information is executed in the first period, which is the period before the temporary stop of the first identification information and the period in which the first identification information is variablely displayed. However, it is feasible in the second period, which is the period during which the first identification information is temporarily stopped, the period after the first identification information is temporarily stopped, and the first identification information is the above. It is characterized in that it is configured not to be executed in the third period, which is a period of fixed suspension .
<Additional Notes>
In addition, although other aspects different from the aspect of the present invention are listed below, these can be carried out without any limitation.
The gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is
Detection means to detect the game ball,
The first identification information display means for varyingly displaying the first identification information based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means and displaying the stop in a predetermined stop mode.
Equipped with
The first identification information is characterized by having a stop mode in which a temporary stop and a definite stop are performed, and a stop mode in which only the definite stop is performed.

According to the present invention, since it is not necessary to provide a plurality of fixed stop times, it is possible to reliably perform game notification without complicating basic control. That is, by setting the stop mode of the first identification information to the stop mode in which the temporary stop and the fixed stop are performed, or the stop mode in which only the fixed stop is performed, the game situation without providing a plurality of fixed stop times. Etc. can be dealt with accurately.

For example, if it is desired to take a long time to give a game notification (such as a notification regarding a hit / fail determination), the notification can be reliably performed by using the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time. Further, when it is desired to perform a speedy game (a game in which the identification information is completed in a very short time and the stop display is also performed quickly), a stop mode in which only the fixed stop is performed may be selected as the stop mode of the first identification information. .. That is, by properly using the stop mode of the first identification information, it is possible to accurately respond to the situation of the game without providing a plurality of fixed stop times, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the present invention,
The gaming state has at least a first state and a second state in which the average time of the fluctuation time of the first identification information is shorter than that of the first state.
When the gaming state is the first state, a stop mode for performing the temporary stop and the fixed stop is set.
When the gaming state is the second state, a stop mode in which only the fixed stop is performed may be set.

In this case, in the second state in which it is desired to perform a speedy game (a game in which the identification information is completed in a very short time and the stop display is performed quickly), the first mode of stopping the identification information is to perform only a definite stop. In the first state in which a loose game (for example, a game for entertaining the display effect) is desired, a temporary stop and a fixed stop are selected as the stop mode of the first identification information. That is, depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine, the stopping mode of the first identification information can be a temporary stop and a fixed stop, or only a fixed stop can be performed, and the game entertainment can be enhanced. ..

Further, in the present invention,
A second identification information display means for variablely displaying the second identification information based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means and then definitely stopping the second identification information is provided.
The temporary stop of the first identification information may be executed during the variable display of the second identification information.

In this case, the temporary stop of the first identification information is executed during the variable display of the second identification information (executed before the second identification information is fixedly stopped), and only the fixed stop is defined as the stop mode of the second identification information. It's enough. For example, if the first identification information display means is display-controlled by the sub-control means and the second identification information display means is display-controlled by the main control means, the sub-control means is the first identification according to the situation of the game. The information stop mode can be a stop mode in which a temporary stop and a definite stop are performed, or a stop mode in which only a definite stop is performed.

Further, in the present invention,
It may be possible to execute the advance notice effect at the time when the temporary stop is performed.

In this case, since the advance notice effect is executed at the time when the temporary stop is performed, a novel impression can be generated and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

Further, in the present invention,
It may be possible to execute the advance notice effect by using the temporarily stopped first identification information.

In this case, the first identification information is a means for notifying the result of the game, and since the player is watching, when the first identification information is temporarily stopped, the temporarily stopped first identification information is used. If the advance notice effect can be executed, a more effective advance notice effect can be executed.

Further, in the present invention,
The temporarily stopped first identification information and the definitely stopped first identification information following the temporary stop may be the same identification information.

In this case, since the "notice effect using the first identification information" can be executed by multiplying the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time, a more effective advance notice effect can be executed.

Here, when the stop mode of the first identification information is to perform a temporary stop and a fixed stop, the fluctuation time of the first identification information is made longer than the time when the first identification information is fixedly stopped, and the first When the stop mode of the identification information is to perform only the definite stop, the fluctuation time of the first identification information is shorter than the time when the first identification information is definitely stopped (for example, 1 second or less, preferably 0). It may be .5 seconds or less, more preferably 0.2 seconds or less). In other words, if it is desired to take time to notify the game (notification regarding the hit / fail judgment), the notification can be reliably performed by using the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time, and the game is speedy. When it is desired to perform the above, the speedy game can be executed by making the fluctuation time of the first identification information shorter than the time when the first identification information is fixedly stopped.

In the present specification, "front" and "front" indicate "front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, the direction closer to the player)", and "rear" and "back" refer to the gaming machine. Refers to the rear (that is, the direction away from the player) as a reference. Further, "left" indicates "left" when viewed from the player, and "right" indicates "right when viewed from the player". Further, in "a member that can be opened and closed like a door (hereinafter referred to as" door type member ")" such as a main body frame, a front frame, an upper plate member, a lower plate member, etc., "left" and "right". , "Front", "rear" and the like are based on the case where these door type members are in use, that is, in the closed state.

Further, in the present specification, the entry (acceptance) of a game ball into various winning openings provided on the surface of the game board may be referred to as "winning" or "winning ball". Of these, "winning" indicates that a game ball enters the entrance (winning opening), which is a prerequisite for granting a privilege (for example, a prize ball), and the game ball enters the entrance. In terms of indicating (accepted), it is substantially synonymous with "entering a ball".

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to reliably perform gaming notification without complicating basic control.

It is a perspective view which shows the gaming machine which concerns on each Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on each embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the central apparatus of the gaming machine which concerns on each Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a front view of an information display device, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an aspect of variable display executed by a special symbol display unit, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing an aspect of variable display of an effect symbol. It is a figure. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the random number value for determination and the like. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used in the special figure 1 jackpot lottery (the first hit / fail determination), the data table used in the special figure 2 jackpot lottery (the second win / fail determination), and the like. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol variation effect (normal variation state, normal deviation). It is a time diagram which shows the variation display (special symbol variation game) of a special symbol and the symbol variation effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the temporary stop, (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the red symbol, and (c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the green symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol variation effect (normal variation state, reach loss, big hit). It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol variation effect (revariation mode). It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol variation effect (revariation mode). It is a time diagram which shows the variation display of a special symbol (special symbol variation game) and the symbol variation effect, and the variation display is performed again (the re-variation mode). It is a time diagram which shows the variation display of a special symbol (special symbol variation game) and the symbol variation effect, and the variation display is performed again (the re-variation mode). It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol variation effect (shortening variation state). It is a time diagram which shows the variation display (special symbol variation game) of a special symbol and the symbol variation effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the problem which may occur in the 1st time saving state of high probability. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd time saving state. (A) to (c) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the first chance. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second chance, (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the third chance, and (c) and (d) explain the fourth chance. It is explanatory drawing for this. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the advance notice production. (A) and (b) are explanatory views for explaining the advance notice effect. It is a flow diagram which shows the game control processing. It is a flow diagram which shows the special symbol game processing. It is a flow diagram which shows the special symbol game processing. It is a flow diagram which shows the special symbol game processing. It is a flow chart which shows the symbol change start processing. It is a flow chart which shows the variation pattern table setting process for a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the variation pattern table setting process for deviation. (A) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the variation pattern table for big hits. (A) to (c) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the variation pattern table for deviation. It is a flow chart which shows the jackpot game processing. It is a flow chart which shows the processing at the end of a big hit game. It is a flow diagram which shows the effect control process. It is a flow chart which shows the process at the time of hold occurrence. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the advance notice effect pattern table. (A) and (b) are explanatory views for explaining a notice effect pattern table. It is a flow diagram which shows the symbol variation effect processing. (A) is a flow chart which shows the process at the time of hold digestion, and (b) is a flow chart which shows the advance notice management process. It is a time diagram which shows the variation display (special symbol variation game) and the symbol variation performance of a special symbol in Example 2. It is a time diagram which shows the variation display (special symbol variation game) and the symbol variation performance of a special symbol in Example 2. (A) to (c) are explanatory views of Example 3. (A) is a front view of the central device of the modified example 2, and (b) is a block diagram showing an electronic control device in the modified example 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol variation effect of the modification 2.

Hereinafter, examples showing embodiments for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each of the following examples, each specific example in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 referred to as a "seven machine" will be described.

(1) Mechanical structure a. Overall structure of the gaming machine First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H rotatably mounted on the outer frame 2 by using hinges H1 and H2. Further, the main body H of the gaming machine includes a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a dish member 5A integrated with the front frame 4, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2), a back mechanism board 102, and the like. It is supposed to be.

The main body frame 3 is composed of a frame-like body capable of holding the game board 10, is fitted into the outer frame 2, and is pivotally supported with respect to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. Then, when the main body frame 3 holds the game board 10 (see FIG. 2), the game area 11 provided on the surface of the game board 10 is visible from the front of the main body frame 3.

The front frame 4 is arranged on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported by the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 includes a viewing window 41a in which a glass plate 43 is fitted, and when the front frame 4 is closed, the game area 11 located behind the front frame 4 can be visually recognized from the front of the front frame 4 via the viewing window 41a. It is said that. Further, the "dish member 5A in which the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are integrated" is integrated with the front frame 4, and can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3.

In the game machine 1, speakers SP1 to SP4 are built in the left and right on the upper side and the lower side of the front portion, and these speakers SP1 to SP4 are used to produce sound effects and other sounds (voices) according to the game state. generate. Further, in the front portion of the front frame 4, a receiving port 5b for receiving a gaming ball discharged from the gaming machine 1 is provided at a position constituting the arrangement position of the upper plate member 5. Further, an effect button substrate 228 (see FIG. 5) is provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and the “effect button SW” is arranged on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5 in an operable state.

A lower plate member 6 is provided below the upper plate member 5, and a receiving port 6a for receiving a game ball discharged from the upper plate member 5 is provided at substantially the center of the lower plate member 6. Further, a firing handle 9 is provided on the right end side of the lower plate member 6. A launcher unit 90 (see FIG. 2) to which the launch handle 9 is connected is disposed on the back side of the front portion of the main body frame 3 and located on the left end side below the game board 10. ing. The launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a that detects that the player is touching, and in the vicinity thereof, launch stop for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball. The switch 9b is attached.

b. Configuration of Game Board 10 Next, the configuration of game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board main body 10A having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 are arranged on the front surface portion of the game board main body 10A. Further, the game area 11 is formed by a portion of the front surface portion of the game board main body 10A that is substantially surrounded by a substantially circular or substantially elliptical peripheral wall formed by the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13. The alternate long and short dash line shown in FIG. 2 indicates the main body frame 3.

The central device 20, the first starting port 17a, the second starting port 17b, the large winning opening 31a (large winning device), and the general are located on the front surface of the game board main body 10A and in the game area 11. Winning openings 45, 46, 47, a normal symbol operating gate 16, a windmill 19, and the like are provided. Further, a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for pachinko games in consideration of the positional balance with each board part, and an out port 18 is provided at the bottom of the game area 11. Has been done.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner rail 13 is arranged in a substantially U-shape, the left end portion is arranged in the upper left portion of the game board 10, and the "upper left portion of the outer rail 12" located on the left side thereof. A "gap through which a game ball can pass" is provided between them to form a ball advance entrance 11S. Then, the game ball (see reference numeral Y) launched from the launcher unit 90 rises while rolling inside the outer rail 12, and is discharged to the game area 11 through the ball advance entrance 11S.

The central device 20 includes an effect display device 27 and a frame member 21 surrounding the outer edge thereof. The effect display device 27 is composed of three 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R. Further, two hold display devices 25a and 25b are provided at a portion of the frame member 21 located above the effect display device 27.

The effect display device 27 is display-controlled by the sub-control board 220, and executes a symbol variation effect in accordance with the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in the information display device 60. Further, in the effect display device 27, three (three digits) effect symbols can be displayed by using the three 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R. The effect display device 27 constitutes a specific example of the "first identification information display means".

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, among the portions of the frame member 21 located above the effect display device 27, the first hold display device 25a is provided on the left side, and the second hold display device 25b is provided on the right side. It is provided. The first hold display device 25a and the second hold display device 25b are displayed and controlled by the sub control board 220.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first hold display device 25a includes a first display unit A1, a second display unit A2, a third display unit A3, and a fourth display unit A4, all of which are composed of LEDs. The number of holds is displayed up to four. Further, the second hold display device 25b also includes a first display unit B1, a second display unit B2, a third display unit B3, and a fourth display unit B4, all of which are composed of LEDs, and has a second hold display number of 4. Display the number as the upper limit.

That is, in the first hold display device 25a, the number of acquired information regarding the "first special symbol" generated based on the entry of the ball into the first starting port 17a (hereinafter referred to as "first hold number") is "4". Is displayed as the upper limit number, and in the second hold display device 25b, the number of acquired information regarding the "second special symbol" generated based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 17b (hereinafter referred to as "second hold number"). .) Is displayed with "4" as the upper limit. Here, in the following description, the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 17a is referred to as a "first start winning prize", and the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 17b is referred to as a "second start winning prize". May be called. In addition, the undigested acquisition information (random numbers, information on fluctuations) regarding the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) is that the ball has entered the starting port (17a, 17b), but whether or not the ball has been entered. This is information in which the determination (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment described later) and the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) are not made. Then, all of the hold display devices 25a and 25b were acquired based on the entry into the start ports 17a and 17b, but the number of undigested acquisition information (random numbers, information on fluctuations) is "the number of display of hold symbols". Indicated by, each time the undigested acquisition information is digested, the "number of pending displays" is sequentially decremented and displayed.

Returning to FIG. 2, further explaining, the first starting port 17a is a non-variable starting port, and an opening whose size does not change is opened upward. Further, the size of the opening of the first starting port 17a is set to a size that allows the passage of one game ball, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. Then, the game ball that has entered the first start port 17a flows into the first start port passage of the passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board main body 10A, and is arranged in the first start port passage. It is detected by the first start port entry detection switch 17s (see FIG. 5). Here, in the following description, of the game area 11, the part located on the left side of the central device 20 (the left side area of the game area 11) is the left area 11L, and the part located on the right side (the right side area of the game area 11) is on the right. It may be referred to as a region 11R, respectively. Since the first starting port 17a is provided at a substantially central portion along the left-right direction of the central device 20, it is possible to enter a game ball flowing down in either the left region 11L or the right region 11R. There is.

The second starting port 17b is a variable ball entry port provided as a normal electric accessory 17d, and is arranged in the right region 11R (obliquely above the right of the first starting port 17a). The second starting port 17b is a so-called tulip type and is formed so that a pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e can be opened and closed on the left and right, and a normal electric accessory solenoid 17c for operating the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e (FIG. 5). Further, inside the second start opening 17b, a second start opening entry detection switch 17t for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start opening 17b is arranged (see FIG. 5).

When the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c is not energized, the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are placed in an upright state (see the solid line in FIG. 2), and one ball is placed between the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e. A game ball receiving port (space portion) having a size that allows the passage of the game ball is provided, and the game ball is in a closed state (first aspect) in which the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 17b is low. However, since the obstacle member 17g is arranged vertically above the game ball receiving port (space portion), it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 17b in the closed state. On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c is energized, the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are tilted so as to increase the distance between the upper ends of each other with the lower end side as a fulcrum (the broken line in FIG. 2). (See), the open state (second aspect) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is high. In this case, the distance between the upper ends of the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e is expanded, and the game ball that has passed to the left and right of the obstacle member 17g can enter the second starting port 17b.

Here, when the gaming machine 1 is provided with the opening extension function and the gaming state is the opening extension state (high frequency state) in which the opening extension function is activated, the second starting port 17b is in the opening state (second aspect). (For example, "5 seconds"). On the other hand, in the non-open extension state in which the open extension function does not operate, the time for the second starting port 17b to be in the open state (second aspect) is shortened (for example, "0.2 seconds"). Further, when the open extension function is activated and the open extension state is reached, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 17b is higher than that in the non-open extension state. In addition, unlike this embodiment, by eliminating the obstacle member 17g, even when the second starting port 17b is in the closed state (first aspect), the game ball can enter the second starting port 17b. It may be possible.

Here, in the game machine 1, a hit / fail determination regarding the "first special symbol" (hereinafter, may be referred to as a first hit / fail determination) is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 17a. A hit / fail determination (hereinafter, may be referred to as a second hit / fail determination) regarding the "second special symbol" is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 17b. That is, the acquired information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the first start opening 17a is detected by the first start opening entry detection switch 17s, and the pass / fail judgment regarding the "first special symbol" (first pass / fail). Judgment) is performed. Further, the acquired information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the second start opening 17b is detected by the second start opening entry detection switch 17t, and the pass / fail judgment regarding the "second special symbol" (second pass / fail). Judgment) is performed.

In the game machine 1, when the open extension function is activated (so-called “time saving”), it is easy to insert the game ball into the second starting port 17b arranged in the right region 11R. Therefore, many players shoot a game ball toward the right area 11R (so-called "right-handed"). In addition, when the opening extension function is not activated (so-called “non-time saving”), the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 17b is low, so the game ball is launched toward the left region 11L ( The so-called "left-handed" is performed), and the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 17a.

The large winning opening 31a (large winning device) is a variable ball entry opening provided as a special electric accessory, and is provided in a portion of the game area 11 diagonally upward to the right of the first starting opening 17a. Further, since the big winning opening 31a is provided in the right area 11R, the player shoots a game ball toward the right area 11R when playing a game using the big winning opening 31a, that is, a big hit game ( So-called "right-handed").

Further, the large winning opening 31a drives an opening 31k that is opened so as to accept a game ball flowing down the game area 11, an opening / closing member 31b for opening / closing the opening 31k, and the opening / closing member 31b. It is provided with a large winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 5) for the purpose and a large winning opening entry detection switch 31s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entry of a game ball into the large winning opening 31a. Further, the opening / closing plate 31b is configured to be tilted forward by pivotally supporting the lower edge portion thereof. The opening 31k (large winning opening 31a) is normally closed by the opening / closing member 31b in the upright state to not accept the game ball (closed state), but during the big hit game (specific game). The large winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 5) is driven based on a predetermined pattern and tilts forward to be in a state in which a game ball can be accepted (open state).

General winning openings 45, 46, and 47 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 17a in the game area 11. Then, the game ball that has entered any of the general winning openings 45, 46, 47 flows into the passage member for the general winning opening (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board 10, and is provided in the passage member. It is detected by the general ball entry detection switch 45s (see FIG. 5). Further, a normal symbol operating gate 16 is provided on the right side of the central device 20. The normal symbol actuating gate 16 is arranged so as to project from the front surface portion of the game board 10, includes a gate switch 16s (see FIG. 5), and detects a game ball passing through the normal symbol actuating gate 16 from above to below. It is possible.

The information display device 60 is display-controlled by the main board 200, and is the lower left of the outer edge portion 10B which is the surface portion of the game board 10 and corresponds to the outside of the game area 11 (the outer edge of the surface of the game board 10). It is located at the site (lower left outer edge). Since the lower left portion of the outer edge portion 10B is a portion that can be visually recognized from the front via the lower left side of the viewing window 41a, the information display device 60 can be visually recognized from the front of the front frame 4 through the glass plate 43. See Figure 1). As shown in FIG. 4A, the information display device 60 includes a substrate 60A, and for the substrate 60A, a first special symbol display unit 62a, a second special symbol display unit 62b, and a normal symbol display unit 62b. 63, a first special symbol reservation display unit 64a, a second special symbol reservation display unit 64b, a normal symbol reservation display unit 65, and the like are provided. The information display device 60 constitutes a specific example of the "second identification information display means".

Both the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b are configured by using a "7-segment display body". Of these, the first special symbol display unit 62a performs variable display of the first special symbol based on the "first start winning prize", and when the execution time of the variable display elapses, the pass / fail judgment regarding the first special symbol (first). The result of the hit / fail judgment) is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 0.5 seconds). In addition, the second special symbol display unit 62b displays the variation of the second special symbol based on the "second start winning prize", and when the execution time of the variation display elapses, the hit / fail judgment regarding the second special symbol (the second hit / fail judgment). ) Is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 0.5 seconds). When the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is "missing", the missed symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit (62a or 62b), and when the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is "big hit". Is displayed with a jackpot symbol.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the normal symbol display unit 63 is also composed of a "7-segment display body", and when the symbol change start condition is satisfied based on the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 16, the normal symbol is satisfied. Starts the variable display of. In the variable display of the normal symbol, the arithmetic numbers from "0" to "9" are displayed in this order on the normal symbol display unit 63, and then the arithmetic numbers from "0" to "9" are displayed again. It is composed of "circular display" that repeats displaying in order. Then, when the execution time of the variation display of the normal symbol elapses, the result of the variation display of the normal symbol (the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the normal symbol) is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 0.5 seconds). At this time, if the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is an "odd number", that symbol corresponds to the hit symbol of the normal symbol, and if the stop symbol is an "even number", that symbol is a symbol that is out of the normal symbol. Applicable. Since the gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine 1 that exclusively performs "right-handed" when the opening extension function (described later) is activated, the normal symbol operating gate 16 is arranged in the right region 11R.

The first special symbol hold display unit 64a, the second special symbol hold display unit 64b, and the normal symbol hold display unit 65 are all provided with two LEDs and correspond to the corresponding symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol, ordinary symbol). ) Is displayed according to the number of LED lights and the driving mode. For example, if the LED in the off state displays "0 (zero)", the LED in the on state displays "1", and the LED in the blinking state displays "2", two LEDs are displayed. Can be used to display integers from "0" to "4".

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The control circuit of the game machine 1 is configured by using the main control board 200, and has a main control unit 200A that controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not the prize ball is related, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A). 222A, 240A, 260A). Further, the sub-control unit is configured by using (a) a sub-control board 220, a sub-control unit 220A that controls the control of the game effect, and (b) the effect display control board 222. The effect display control unit 222A that controls the display device 27, (c) the payout control unit 240A that is configured by using the payout control board 240 and controls the operation of paying out the rental ball and the prize ball, and (d) launching. It is configured by using the control board 260, and includes a launch control unit 260A that controls the launch of the game ball.

The control board (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) is executed by a CPU that executes various logic operations and calculation operations, or by a CPU. ROM for storing various programs and data, RAM for storing temporary data by the CPU when executing programs, peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and CPU performing calculations Various peripheral LSIs such as an oscillator that outputs the clock of the CPU and a watchdog timer that monitors the runaway of the CPU are connected to each other by a bus. The direction of the arrow in FIG. 5 indicates the direction in which data or a signal is input / output. Further, the CPU 201, RAM 202, and ROM 203 are mounted on the main control board 200.

The main control unit 200A is a game from a gate switch 16s, a first start opening ball entry detection switch 17s, a second start opening entry detection switch 17t, a general winning opening entry detection switch 45s, a large winning opening entry detection switch 31s, and the like. After receiving the ball detection signal and deciding whether or not the game is related to the basic progress of the game and the prize ball, various signals to be described later are directed to the sub control unit 220A, the payout control unit 240A, the launch control unit 260A, and the like. (Command) is output.

Further, the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) outputs various drive signals to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the large winning opening solenoid 31c, the information display device 60, the hold display devices 25a, 25b, and the like. It directly controls these operations. Further, a predetermined signal (command) determined by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) is transmitted to the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240, respectively.

An external terminal unit (external output terminal board) 80 for outputting information (signals) related to the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine 1 is connected to the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). The game information (signal) output from the external terminal unit 80 includes jackpot information (big hit signal), probability fluctuation information (probability fluctuation signal), prize ball information (prize ball signal), and jackpot gaming signal (big hit game). Game information (signal) indicating a game state such as a signal indicating that the game is being executed can be exemplified. Then, these game information (signals) are transmitted to the hall computer HPC (not shown in FIG. 5) and used for "monitoring of fraudulent activities", "aggregation of business in pachinko halls", and the like. The external terminal unit (external output terminal board) 80 for outputting information (signals) about the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine 1 is not the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), but the payout control unit 240A. It may be connected to (payout control board 240). Here, the external terminal unit (external output terminal board) 80 constitutes a specific example of the information output unit.

When the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) receives various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), it analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and plays a game according to the result. To produce. That is, the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) controls the production of the game based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). The sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) includes an effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), an amplifier board 224, a decorative drive board 226, an effect button board 228, and a first hold display device. The 25a and the second hold display device 25b are electrically connected to each other. The effect display device 27 is electrically connected to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222). Further, the sub control board 220 is equipped with a CPU 220a, a RAM 220b, a ROM 220c, a voice LSI 220d, a voice data storage ROM 220e, and the like.

The CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives a control signal from the main control board 200 and controls each board such as the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decorative drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, the ROM 220c stores data (particularly information regarding decoration of the game) necessary for controlling each board. Further, the CPU 220a receives the display control command (that is, the display control signal) transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), and analyzes according to the program stored in the ROM 220c. Then, the CPU 220a constituting the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) has a predetermined display control command determined by the CPU 220a and a display control command as transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). Is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222).

Next, the input / output relationship of signals or commands to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) will be described. As described above, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) is connected to the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decorative drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, as described above, when the sub control unit 220A receives various effects commands (display control commands, etc.) from the main control unit 200A, the sub control unit 220A interprets the contents of the commands and (a) the effect display device 27. Specific display contents, (b) sound effects output by speakers SP1 to 4, and (c) specific lighting or blinking of various LEDs mounted on various LED boards 4b to 4h and other lamps. Aspects are determined.

Next, the drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the effect display device 27 is output to the effect display control unit 222A, and the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. At this time, the display data of various symbols for effects (effect symbols, etc.) to be displayed are stored in the effect display device 27 or the display ROM (not shown) built in the effect display control board 222. Use the data you have.

In addition, by supplying a signal to the decorative drive board 226 and outputting drive signals of various LED lamps from the decorative drive board 226, the lighting / blinking operation of each LED lamp is controlled. Further, when the player operates the effect button SW (when an instruction input is performed), this operation signal (instruction input signal) is supplied to the sub control unit 220A. Then, the sub-control unit 220A can reflect the operation result on various effect contents including the effect display device 27 and select the type of hold display based on the supplied operation signal. It is configured.

The voice LSI 220d is provided with a D / A converter and the like, and has a function of performing D / A conversion of sound data read from the voice data storage ROM 220e and reproducing it as an actual sound signal. When a variation pattern designation command is sent from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 20, the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect based on the command and progresses the symbol variation effect. In response to this, a sound effect reproduction instruction is sent to the voice LSI 220d. Upon receiving this instruction, the voice LSI 220d starts reproducing the sound effect, whereby the sound effect corresponding to the symbol variation effect is output from the speakers SP1 to SP4.

Next, "acquired information storage means" and the like will be described with reference to FIG. The RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 includes a first determination random value memory 202a, a second determination random value memory 202b, a first hold number memory 202c, a second hold number memory 202d, and a first. A pre-determination result memory (not shown) and a second pre-determination result memory (not shown) are provided. Further, the RAM 220b mounted on the sub control board 220 includes a first pre-determination result information memory 221b, a second pre-determination result information memory 222b, a first hold number information memory 223b, and a second hold number information memory 224b. And a first determination random number value information memory (not shown) are provided. Hereinafter, the "valid starting prize" refers to a starting prize generated when the corresponding number of holds (first hold number or second hold number) is not the upper limit.

When a valid start winning prize is generated for the first starting port 17a, the corresponding determination random value is acquired, stored in the first determination random value memory 202a in the shift memory format, and the first reserved number is shown. The value is cumulatively stored (additional storage) in the first hold number memory 202c. Here, the judgment random value acquired based on the first start winning prize includes "a winning / failing random value for determining whether or not a jackpot is a big hit (big hit lottery random number value)" and "a big hit symbol (special symbol)". "Design determination random value for determining" and the like are included. Further, when the determination random value acquired based on the first start winning is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, the CPU 201 constituting the main control board 200 performs a preliminary determination regarding the hit / fail determination and a jackpot symbol ( Pre-judgment regarding (special symbol) is performed (when the result of pre-judgment that a big hit occurs), and the result of these pre-judgments (hereinafter referred to as "first pre-judgment") is the first pre-judgment result. Store in shift memory format (not shown). Along with this, the first start winning command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220.

Here, the command at the time of the first start prize based on the start prize for the first start port 17a is "information that can specify the result of the first pre-determination (hereinafter, referred to as" first pre-determination result information ")", ". Information that can specify the first hold number after the start winning (hereinafter referred to as "first hold number information") "and" reach disorder for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation effect. This is a command that indicates "information that specifies a numerical value" or the like. Then, when the sub-control board 220 receives the command at the time of the first start winning, the sub-control board 220 stores the "first pre-determination result information" in the first pre-determination result information memory 221b in the shift memory format, and the information for specifying the reach random value. Etc. are stored in the first determination random value information memory (not shown) in a shift memory format, and the value of the first hold number stored in the first hold number information memory 223b is "+1". Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (acquisition information storage means) based on the first pre-determination result information stored in the first pre-determination result information memory 221b. It is determined whether or not the "random value for winning / failing determination" in which the result of the winning / failing determination is a big hit is stored. Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 can determine whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation effect based on the information stored in the first determination random value information memory (not shown). Hereinafter, the hit / fail judgment random value that is preliminarily determined (first pre-judgment, second pre-judgment) when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment, second hit / fail judgment) becomes a big hit is referred to as “hit hold” and is referred to as “hit / fail”. When the result of the determination (first hit / fail judgment, second hit / fail judgment) is wrong, the hit / miss judgment random value that is pre-judged (first pre-judgment, second pre-judgment) is referred to as "missing hold".

When a valid start prize is generated for the second starting port 17b, the corresponding determination random value is acquired, stored in the second determination random value memory 202b in the shift memory format, and the second hold number is shown. The value is cumulatively stored (additional storage) in the second hold number memory 202d. Here, the determination random value acquired based on the second start winning prize is the same as the determination random value acquired based on the first start winning prize, "whether or not it is a big hit. Random value (big hit lottery random value) ”,“ symbol determination random value for determining big hit symbol (special symbol) ”and the like are included.

Further, when the determination random value acquired based on the second start winning is stored in the second determination random value memory 202b, the CPU 201 constituting the main control board 200 performs a preliminary determination regarding the hit / fail determination and a jackpot symbol ( Pre-judgment regarding (special symbol) is performed (when the result of pre-judgment that a big hit occurs), and the result of these pre-judgments (hereinafter referred to as "second pre-judgment") is the second pre-judgment result. Store in memory (not shown) in shift memory format. Along with this, the second start winning command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220.

Here, the second start winning command based on the start winning for the second starting port 17b is "information that can specify the result of the second pre-determination (hereinafter, referred to as" second pre-determination result information ")", ". Information that can specify the second hold number after the start winning (hereinafter referred to as "second hold number information") "," Reach random value for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation effect. It is a command indicating "information to specify" and the like. Then, when the sub-control board 220 receives the command at the time of the second start winning, the sub-control board 220 stores the information indicating the result of the second pre-determination (second pre-determination result information) in the second pre-determination result information memory 222b in the shift memory format. Then, the information for specifying the reach random value is stored in the second determination random value information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format, and the second hold number stored in the second hold number information memory 224b. Set the value to "+1". Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 hits the second determination random value memory 202b (hold storage means) based on the second pre-determination result information stored in the second pre-determination result information memory 222b and is reserved (second). (2) It can be determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit (a random value for hit / fail determination) is stored. Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 can determine whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation effect based on the information stored in the second determination random value information memory (not shown).

The first determination random value memory 202a and the second determination random value memory 202b constitute a specific example of the "acquisition information storage means" for storing the determination random value (acquisition information) acquired based on the start winning prize. do. Further, the first determination random value memory 202a, the second determination random value memory 202b, the first pre-determination result memory (not shown), the second pre-determination result memory (not shown), and the first. In the pre-judgment result information memory 221b and the second pre-judgment result information memory 222b, the corresponding data is stored in the shift memory format each time a valid start prize (valid first start prize, valid second start prize) is generated. It is remembered in. Then, the judgment random number values stored in the corresponding judgment random number values (first judgment random number value memory 202a, second judgment random number value memory 202b) are read out in order from the earliest stored one, and the reading thereof is performed. Performing a hit / fail judgment or a symbol variation game based on this judgment random number is referred to as "digesting the judgment random number value".

(3) Flow of the game by the gaming machine 1 As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the stop display of the symbol showing the result of the hit / fail judgment performed based on the starting winning prize (the first starting winning prize or the second starting winning prize) is displayed. The information display device 60 and the effect display device 27 execute the variable display performed before the stop display. Here, the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display unit 62a of the information display device 60 and the second special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display unit 62b of the information display device 60 are "this symbol". The main control unit 200A determines the "stop display symbol (stop symbol)" and the "fluctuation time (variation pattern)".

On the other hand, in the effect display device 27, the "effect symbol" is displayed, and the variable mode and the stop symbol are determined by the "sub control unit 220A" that controls the effect on the game under the control of the main control unit 200A. To. Then, normally, in the symbol variation of these "effect symbols", the "time from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the fixed stop" is executed for the same time as the "main symbol", and the stop symbols of these "effect symbols" are executed. The displayed contents (big hit, missed) shall not be inconsistent with the displayed contents (big hit, missed, etc.) of the "main symbol" in the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b. However, in the symbol variation effect accompanied by the temporary stop, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped during the change of the special symbol.

Here, in the game machine 1, "a symbol variation game related to the first special symbol" is executed in the first special symbol display unit 62a based on the first start prize, and the second special symbol display is performed based on the second start prize. In the part 62b, the "symbol variation game related to the second special symbol" is executed. In addition, the effect display device 27 executes the symbol variation effect along with the execution of the "symbol variation game related to the first special symbol" or the "symbol variation game related to the second special symbol". Hereinafter, the outline of the "design variation game" and the "symbol variation effect" will be described. Further, the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) constitutes a specific example in the second identification information, and is displayed and controlled by the main control unit 200A. Further, the effect symbol constitutes a specific example in the first identification information, and is displayed and controlled by the sub control unit 220A.

a. Symbol variable game The symbol variable game (variable display) related to the first special symbol and the symbol variable game (variable display) related to the second special symbol correspond to the special symbol display unit (62a) as shown in FIG. 4 (b). Alternatively, the content is to perform "circular display" of incomplete symbols that cannot form arithmetic numbers by the 7-segment display body that constitutes 62b). Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol constitute a specific example of the second identification information. Then, the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol executed based on the "first start winning prize" is displayed according to the stop display mode (stop display of the stop symbol) in the variation display related to the first special symbol. Then, the result of the hit / fail judgment (second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol executed based on the "second start winning prize" is displayed according to the stop display mode in the variation display related to the second special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal probability state (low probability state), a judgment result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first hit / fail judgment and the second hit / fail judgment. The probability is set to about "1/400", and when the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state, a judgment result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first hit / fail judgment and the second hit / fail judgment. The probability is about "1/50". Then, when the special symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed on any of the special symbol display units 62a and 62b, a "big hit" is generated and the big hit game is executed. Here, the "big hit" constitutes a specific example of the "specific result", and the "big hit game" constitutes a specific example of the "specific game". In the following, a special symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit is referred to as a "big hit symbol", and a special symbol indicating that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a miss is referred to as a "missing symbol".

In this embodiment, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 62a (62a or 62b) is determined by using a random number lottery. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol is changed to "16R probability variation jackpot occurrence (hereinafter, probability variation symbol) by random number lottery (distribution lottery). It is determined to be "B") or "a jackpot symbol indicating the occurrence of a 4R normal jackpot B (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol B)". If the result of the first hit / fail determination is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 7, a random number lottery is performed to obtain a "big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 4R probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation symbol A)" or a "4R normal jackpot A". It is determined to be a big hit symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a normal symbol A) indicating the occurrence of. Here, in the game machine 1, the type of big hit is specified according to the number of segments to be emitted and the arrangement mode of the segments to be emitted. However, in the present specification, in order to simplify the explanation, the jackpot symbol is expressed by using "alpha bed" such as "A" and "B".

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the fanfare effect (generation of fanfare sound, etc.) is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and then the jackpot game is started. When the big hit game is started in this way, the main control unit 200A drives and stops the big winning opening solenoid 31c to execute the "opening / closing operation for opening and closing the big winning opening 31a". Then, in each round game during the big hit game, an opening / closing operation is performed to change the big winning opening 31a to the open state (ball entry possible state) only once. When the specified number of winning balls (10) enter the large winning opening 31a or the opening time of the large winning opening 31a reaches the opening limit time (30 seconds or 0.2 seconds), the round end condition is met. Is established, and the running round game (big hit round) ends. Then, when the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 31a is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between, the big hit game is ended and the ending effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).

When the "16R probability variation jackpot" is generated, the jackpot game A in which the number of executions of the "round game" is "16 times" is executed, and when the "4R probability variation jackpot" or "4R normal jackpot A" is generated, the number of executions of the "round game" is executed. However, the big hit game B of "4 times" is executed. Then, when the big hit game A is executed, 2400 prize balls are scheduled to be paid out in order to execute the "round game" in which the opening time of the big winning opening 31a is "30 seconds" and the opening time is "16 times". Will be done. In addition, when the jackpot game B is executed, 600 prize balls are scheduled to be paid out in order to execute the "round game" in which the opening time of the jackpot 31a is "30 seconds" and the opening time is "4 times". Will be done.

When the "4R normal jackpot B" is generated, the jackpot game C in which the number of executions of the "round game" is "4 times" is executed. However, in the big hit game C, the opening time of the big winning opening 31a is set to "0.2 seconds", and the "round game" is executed "4 times" during "0.2 seconds". Since it is difficult to put a game ball into the big prize opening 31a, the planned amount of the prize ball to be paid out is set to "0 balls" in the big hit game C.

Further, when a "16R probability variation jackpot" or a "4R probability variation jackpot" is generated, the probability variation means (described later) is activated after the corresponding jackpot game is completed, and the probability that the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot (big hit probability). Is a state with a high probability (high probability state). Further, when "16R probability variation jackpot" or "4R probability variation jackpot" is generated, the opening extension means (described later) is activated after the jackpot game is completed, and the opening time of the second starting port 17b is extended (opening extension). State). In this high probability state and open extension state, until the cumulative number of special symbol variation games executed without causing a big hit after the end of the big hit game reaches "10,000 times" (substantially, the next big hit occurs). Until) continue.

When "4R normal jackpot A" or "4R normal jackpot B" is generated, the probability changing means does not start the operation after the corresponding jackpot game ends, so that the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal probability state (low probability state). ). Further, after the jackpot game is completed, the opening extension means is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 17b is extended (opening extension state). This open extension state is continued until the cumulative number of special symbol variation games executed without causing a big hit after the end of the big hit game reaches "100 times".

Here, in the present embodiment, in the open extension state, the average fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened, but in the case where the jackpot probability is in the fluctuation shortened state with high probability (second state), the special symbol The average fluctuation time is set to "0.2 seconds", and the average fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to "3.5 seconds" when the jackpot probability is in the fluctuation shortening state with a low probability (third state). That is, in the variable shortening state in which the jackpot probability after the jackpot game based on the occurrence of "16R probability variation jackpot" or "4R probability variation jackpot" has a high probability (hereinafter referred to as "high probability first time reduction state"), the special symbol The average fluctuation time is set to "0.2 seconds", and the fluctuation shortening state with a low probability of the jackpot probability after the jackpot game based on the occurrence of "4R normal jackpot A" or "4R normal jackpot B" (hereinafter, "low probability"). In the "first time saving state"), the average fluctuation time of the special symbol is "3.5 seconds". However, in both the "high-probability first time-saving state" and the "low-probability first time-saving state", the average fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to "0.2 seconds", and high-speed fluctuation of the special symbol is also performed. Alternatively, in both the "high probability first time saving state" and the "low probability first time saving state", the average fluctuation time of the special symbol is made longer than "0.2 seconds" (for example, "3." 5 seconds) is also acceptable. That is, in this embodiment, in addition to the first state (normal fluctuation state) and the second state (high probability first time saving state), the average time of fluctuation time is shorter than that of the first state, and that of the second state. The configuration is provided with a third state (low-probability first time-saving state) in which the average time of fluctuation time is long, but the average fluctuation time of "high-probability first time-saving state" and "low-probability first time-saving state" is set. They may be equal and both form a "second state".

b. Symbol variation effect The symbol variation effect is also started based on the first start prize or the second start prize. The fluctuation time of the symbol variation effect (used in the meaning of "time from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the fixed stop") is also specified by the variation pattern (described later) determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. .. In this symbol variation effect, as shown in FIG. 8 and the like, the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R constituting the effect display device 27 are used to start the variation display of the three-digit effect symbol. Here, the symbol variation effect is started when the sub control unit 220A receives the symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control unit 200A. Here, the command at the start of symbol variation refers to the variation pattern specification command and the special symbol stop information specification command.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 8, in the effect display device 27, three 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R are used to display the variation of the three-digit effect symbol and stop the determination. As shown in FIG. 4C, the variable display of the effect symbol is calculated by the individual 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R constituting the effect display device 27 from "1" to "9". After displaying the numbers in this order, it is composed of a "circular display (scroll variable display)" in which arithmetic numbers from "1" to "9" are repeatedly displayed in this order. Here, the effect symbol displayed by the 7-segment LED display device 27L located on the left side is hereinafter referred to as "left effect symbol", and the effect symbol displayed by the 7-segment LED display device 27C located in the center is hereinafter referred to as "middle effect". The effect symbols displayed by the 7-segment LED display device 27R located on the right side are referred to as "designs", and these may be distinguished by hereinafter referred to as "right effect symbols".

In addition, the stop symbol of the effect symbol includes "a symbol indicating a big hit (big hit symbol)" and "a symbol indicating a miss (off symbol)". Among them, the symbol indicating the occurrence of "16R probability variation jackpot" or "4R probability variation jackpot" is composed of a combination in which all three production symbols have the same odd number, and "4R normal jackpot A" or "4R normal jackpot B". The symbol indicating the occurrence of is composed of a combination in which all three effect symbols have the same even number (see FIG. 7).

Further, the symbol variation effect is different between the case where the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the normal variation state and the case where the variation time of the effect symbol is shorter than the normal variation state (time reduction state). Hereinafter, the symbol variation effect in the normal variation state will be described, and then the symbol variation effect in the variation shortening state will be described. Here, the normal fluctuation state constitutes a specific example of the "first state", the high-probability first time-saving state constitutes a specific example of the "second state", and the low-probability first time-saving state constitutes the "third". A concrete example of "state" is constructed.

b-1. As shown in FIG. 11, when the effect display device 27 displays the "big hit symbol" in the symbol variation effect in the normal variation state, the reach display is performed in the middle of the variation display which is the premise. However, when displaying the "off-the-shelf symbol" on the effect display device 27, as shown in FIG. 11 (as in the case of reaching b1, b2, b3, c4, c5 in FIG. 11), the variable display that is the premise thereof. When the reach display is performed in the middle (hereinafter referred to as "reach off") and when the reach display is not performed in the middle of the fluctuation display which is the premise, as shown in FIG. 8, it is referred to as "normal off". ).

Here, FIG. 8 shows a pattern variation effect of “normal deviation”. In this "normal deviation" symbol fluctuation effect, when the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern determined at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the fixed stop) elapses, the normal deviation is shown. The production pattern is fixed and stopped. At this time, the fluctuation time of the special symbol elapses, the "stop instruction command (symbol stop command)" is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A, and the effect symbol is fixedly stopped for a certain period of time (about 0.5 seconds). do. However, as shown in FIG. 9, a temporary stop (temporary stop) is performed in the order of "left effect symbol", "right effect symbol", and "middle effect symbol" before the "stop instruction command (symbol stop command)" is transmitted. indicate. This temporary stop (temporary stop display) is executed prior to the fixed stop of the effect symbol, but the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A sets the timing for starting the temporary stop (temporary stop display) to the main control unit 200A. Set based on the fluctuation pattern received from. Specifically, the execution time of the temporary stop (temporary stop display) is set to the time during the variable display of the special symbol (set to the time before the special symbol and the effect symbol are fixedly stopped). ..

Note that FIG. 8 shows the temporary stop in a state where the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27R, and 27C tremble, and FIG. 9 shows the temporary stop with a jagged line. Further, the numerical values displayed in parentheses outside the frame in FIG. 8 and the like are for facilitating understanding, and the numerical values displayed by the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27R, 27C at that time (the numerical values displayed by the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27R, 27C). (Displayed numerically) and that the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27R, and 27C are changing (indicated by a downward arrow) at that time. As shown in this embodiment, by changing a plurality of effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol), the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the plurality of effect symbols are displayed in a predetermined order (). In this embodiment, in the mode of temporarily stopping in the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol, the temporary stop of the effect symbol is "all the effect symbols (left effect symbol, right effect symbol, and middle effect symbol). ) Is completed (when the temporary stop of a plurality of effect symbols is started, that is, when the temporary stop of the middle effect symbol is started in this embodiment), the temporary stop is started (claims). The temporary stop of the first identification information shown in the range of) is started), and the temporary stop time is the time after the temporary stop by the plurality of effect symbols is completed.

When the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives a command for designating a variation pattern determined at the start of variation display of a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command), the effect of the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display device 27a is produced. Set the pattern. This effect pattern is defined to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and once the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, a predetermined effect pattern may be uniquely set. When the effect pattern and each variation pattern are defined to have a many-to-one relationship and the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, an effect pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected. One effect pattern may be selected for a random number lottery or the like.

Upon receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits an effect start command to the effect display control board 222A (or may transfer the variation pattern designation command to the effect display control board 222A). As a result, the effect display device 27 starts the symbol variation effect (FIGS. 8, a2). Further, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A has a time for starting the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" (referred to as time t1) and a time for starting the temporary stop of the "right effect symbol" based on the set effect pattern. (It is referred to as time t2) and the time (referred to as time t3) for starting the temporary stop of the "medium effect symbol" are specified. Here, the time t2 ends after the time t1, and the time t3 ends after the time t2. For example, if the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) is 10 seconds, the time t1 for starting the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" is set to "7 seconds". For example, a case where the time t2 for starting the temporary stop of the “right effect symbol” is “8 seconds” and the time t3 for starting the temporary stop of the “middle effect symbol” is “9.7 seconds” can be exemplified.

When the time t1 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a left effect symbol stop command for starting the temporary stop of the “left effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L. Subsequently, when the time t2 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a right effect symbol stop command for starting the temporary stop of the “right effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the 7-segment LED display device 27R at the right end. Further, subsequently, when the time t3 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a medium effect symbol stop command for starting the temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A.

Then, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A is transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) at the timing of ending the fluctuation time (time from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the fixed stop) specified by the fluctuation pattern. Receives a symbol stop command (stop instruction command). Then, the sub-control unit 220A transfers the received symbol stop command (stop instruction command) to the effect display control unit 222A, definitely stops the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 27, and ends the symbol variation effect (). 8 a6). That is, the effect display control board 222A ends the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol", the "right effect symbol", and the "middle effect symbol", and performs a fixed stop. The command for fixing and stopping the effect symbol is generated by the sub control unit 220A at the timing when the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) specified by the fluctuation pattern ends, and the sub is generated. It may be transmitted from the control unit 220A to the effect display control unit 222A.

Here, as shown in FIG. 10A, the temporary stop can recognize the stop mode of the effect symbol before the execution time of the symbol variation effect (time from the start of the variation to the start of the fixed stop) elapses. It is a display method showing a stop mode of the effect symbol while continuously changing the brightness of the effect symbol (while continuously changing the brightness of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R). When the symbol is displayed during the variation display, the variation time of the special symbol ends, and the special symbol is fixedly stopped, the effect symbol ends the temporary stop and is fixedly stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, the brightness of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R is continuously changed to make the brightness of the effect symbol fluctuate, thereby expressing the temporary stop of the effect symbol. For example, a temporary stop can be expressed by applying PWM control to the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R and continuously changing the brightness of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R.

Further, in this embodiment, the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R are configured by using LEDs (so-called full-color LEDs) including three types of LED chips of red, green, and blue. Therefore, each segment can emit light in various colors, but as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the arithmetic number "3" or "7" is displayed, the corresponding segment is red. It emits light at. Further, when displaying an arithmetic number other than "3" and "7", the corresponding segment is emitted in green as shown in FIG. 10 (c). Here, a symbol that expresses a segment by emitting light in red may be referred to as a "red symbol", and a symbol that expresses a segment by emitting light in green may be referred to as a "green symbol". In addition, when the "red symbol" is stopped and displayed, a stop sound (a sound effect of "pyu" indicating the stop of the red symbol) different from the case where the "green symbol" is stopped and displayed is emitted from speaker SP1 ~. It is generated from SP4.

Further, FIG. 11 shows "a symbol variation effect out of reach" and "a jackpot symbol variation effect". In other words, it shows a symbol variation effect accompanied by a reach display. Even in this "design variation effect with reach display", when the variation time specified by the variation pattern determined at the start of variation display of the special symbol (time from the start of variation to the start of fixed stop) elapses, "reach" The production symbol indicating "off" or "big hit" is confirmed and stopped. At this time, the fluctuation time of the special symbol elapses, the "stop instruction command (symbol stop command)" is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A, and the effect symbol is fixedly stopped for a certain period of time (about 0.5 seconds). However, the timing of the temporary stop executed prior to the fixed stop of the "left effect symbol", "middle effect symbol" and "right effect symbol" is the fluctuation pattern received from the main control unit 200A by the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A. Set based on.

When the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command for specifying the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A sets the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect to be executed by the effect display device 27a. This effect pattern is also defined to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and once the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, a predetermined effect pattern may be uniquely set. When the effect pattern and each variation pattern are defined to have a many-to-one relationship and the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, an effect pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected. One effect pattern may be selected for a random number lottery or the like.

When the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command, it transmits the effect start command to the effect display control board 222A. As a result, the effect display device 27 starts the symbol variation effect (b1). Further, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A has a time for starting the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" (referred to as time T1) and a time for starting the temporary stop of the "right effect symbol" based on the determined effect pattern. (It is referred to as time T2) and the time (referred to as time T3) for starting the temporary stop of the "medium effect symbol" are specified. Here, the time T2 ends after the time T1, and the time T3 ends after the time T2. For example, if the fluctuation time specified for the fluctuation pattern is 20 seconds, the time T1 for starting the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" is "5 seconds" and the time T2 for starting the temporary stop of the "right effect symbol". Can be exemplified by setting “8 seconds” and the time T3 for starting the temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” to “19.7 seconds”.

When the time T1 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a left effect symbol stop command for starting the temporary stop of the “left effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L (b2). Subsequently, when the time T2 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a right effect symbol stop command for starting the temporary stop of the “right effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Further, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the 7-segment LED display device 27R at the right end (b3). Further, subsequently, when the time T3 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a medium effect symbol stop command for starting the temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the middle effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the central 7-segment LED display device 27C (b4, c4).

Then, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A is transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) at the timing of ending the fluctuation time (time from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the fixed stop) specified by the fluctuation pattern. Receives a symbol stop command (stop instruction command). Then, the sub control unit 220A transfers the received symbol stop command to the effect display control unit 222A, definitely stops the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 27, and ends the symbol variation effect. That is, the effect display control board 222A ends the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol", the "right effect symbol", and the "middle effect symbol", and performs a fixed stop (b5, c5). At this time, if the result of the symbol variation effect is different, the effect symbol different from the "left effect symbol" and the "right effect symbol" is temporarily stopped as the "middle effect symbol" (c4), and the result of the symbol variation effect is obtained. In the case of a big hit, the same effect symbols as the "left effect symbol" and the "right effect symbol" are temporarily stopped as the "middle effect symbol" (b4).

Next, the symbol variation effect of the re-variation mode performed in the normal variation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. The symbol variation effect of this re-variation mode is configured by a plurality of variation effects, and in the specific example shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, one re-variation is performed with one temporary stop in between. Is shown. It should be noted that the symbol variation effect of the re-variation mode executed by the gaming machine 1 includes a re-variation performed a plurality of times with a temporary stop of a plurality of times (two or more times) in between.

Also in the re-variation mode of FIG. 12, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display device 27a is performed. Set the production pattern. Further, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A has a time to start temporary stop of the "left effect symbol", "right effect symbol" and "middle effect symbol" based on the determined effect pattern, and the number of temporary stops (for example,). Once) is specified. Here, also in the specific example of FIG. 12, when the CPU 220a receives the variation pattern designation command, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect to be executed by the effect display device 27a is set. This effect pattern is defined to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and once the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, a predetermined effect pattern may be uniquely set. When the effect pattern and each variation pattern are defined to have a many-to-one relationship and the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, an effect pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected. One effect pattern may be selected for a random number lottery or the like.

Upon receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits the effect start command to the effect display control board 222A. As a result, the effect display device 27 starts the symbol variation effect (FIGS. 12, d1). Further, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A has a time (referred to as time u1) at which the "left effect symbol" starts the first temporary stop and the "right effect symbol" the first temporary stop based on the set effect pattern. (Referred to as time u2), the time when the "middle effect symbol" starts the first temporary stop (referred to as time u3), and the "left effect symbol" starts the second temporary stop. The time (referred to as time u4), the time when the "right effect symbol" starts the second temporary stop (referred to as time u5), and the time when the "middle effect symbol" starts the second temporary stop (referred to as time u5). It is referred to as time u6). Here, it is assumed that the time u1, the time u2, the time u3, the time u4, the time u5, and the time u6 end in this order. For example, if the fluctuation time specified for the fluctuation pattern is 20 seconds, the time u1 for starting the temporary stop of the "first left effect symbol" is set to "7 seconds" and the temporary stop of the "first right effect symbol" is set. The start time u2 is set to "8 seconds", the time u3 to start the temporary stop of the "first middle effect symbol" is set to "9 seconds", and the time u4 to start the temporary stop of the "second left effect symbol" is set. "17 seconds", the time u2 to start the temporary stop of the "second right effect symbol" is "18 seconds", and the time u6 to start the temporary stop of the "second middle effect symbol" is "19.7". An example is the case of "seconds".

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 14, when the time u1 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a left effect symbol stop command for starting the first temporary stop of the “left effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. do. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L (d2). Subsequently, when the time u2 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a right effect symbol stop command for starting the first temporary stop of the “right effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the 7-segment LED display device 27R at the right end (d3). Further, subsequently, when the time u3 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a medium effect symbol stop command for starting the first temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the middle effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the central 7-segment LED display device 27R (d4).

Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses after the time u3 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A reappears the "left effect symbol", "right effect symbol", and "middle effect symbol". The variable display is started (d5). As described above, in this embodiment, the re-variable display is performed by resuming the variable display of all the effect symbols, but the re-variable display is performed by resuming the variable display of any one of the temporarily stopped patterns. You may. For example, the variable display of the "middle effect symbol" may be resumed while maintaining the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol" and the "right effect symbol".

When the time u4 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a left effect symbol stop command for starting the second temporary stop of the “left effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L (d6). Subsequently, when the time u5 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a right effect symbol stop command for starting the second temporary stop of the “right effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the 7-segment LED display device 27R at the right end (d7). Further, subsequently, when the time u6 is reached, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a medium effect symbol stop command for starting the second temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the middle effect symbol stop command temporarily stops a predetermined effect symbol on the central 7-segment LED display device 27R (d8).

Then, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A is transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) at the timing of ending the fluctuation time (time from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the fixed stop) specified by the fluctuation pattern. Receives a symbol stop command (stop instruction command). Then, the sub control unit 220A transfers the received symbol stop command (stop instruction command) to the effect display control unit 222A, definitely stops the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 27, and ends the symbol variation effect (). D9 in FIG. 13). That is, the effect display control board 222A ends the temporary stop of the "left effect symbol", the "right effect symbol", and the "middle effect symbol", and performs a fixed stop. Here, the second temporary stop of the "medium effect symbol" is performed for "0.3 seconds", and the fixed stop is performed for "0.5 seconds". Therefore, in the symbol variation effect of the re-variation mode, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed for "0.8 seconds". That is, in this embodiment, the total of the "intermediate temporary stop time (0.8 seconds)", the "last temporary stop time (0.3 seconds)", and the fixed stop time (0.5 seconds). It is intended that the "time" is equal, the time (temporary stop time and fixed stop time) at which the player can clearly see the effect symbol is equalized, and the game notification is surely performed by the visible effect symbol. However, the "temporary stop time performed in the middle" and the "temporary stop time performed at the end" may be equal (both may be 0.3 seconds or 0.8 seconds).

b-2. In this embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shorter than the normal fluctuation state, that is, the first time reduction state with high probability and the first time reduction with low probability. It has a state and a second time saving state. Here, the second time saving state is a state that occurs after the jackpot game is finished and when the fluctuation time of the "hit fluctuation" to be executed when the value of the limited frequency counter is a "positive value" is set. be. Therefore, even if the value of the limited frequency counter is "positive value" and the jackpot probability is high, when the fluctuation time of "outside fluctuation" is set, the second time reduction state is not set and the "high probability first" is set. The time saving state is defined, and the fluctuation time is determined using the "variation pattern table used in the first time saving state with high probability".

In the high-probability 1st time-saving state symbol fluctuation effect, the average fluctuation time is set to "0.2 seconds" regardless of whether it is a hit variation or a missed variation, and the 2nd time-saving state symbol variation effect ( (Limited to hit fluctuations), the average fluctuation time is "1.6" seconds. In the symbol variation effect executed in these cases, when the variation display is finished, the fixed stop is performed without performing the temporary stop (see e2, f2, and FIG. 17 in FIG. 16). That is, in the "high-probability first time-saving state (second state)" and "second time-saving state", only the fixed stop is provided as the stop mode of the effect symbol. Then, in the "high probability first time saving state (second state)" and "second time saving state", the reach display is not performed in the middle of the fluctuation display in the symbol fluctuation effect.

On the other hand, in the low-probability first time-shortening state symbol variation effect, the average variation time is set to "3.5 seconds" regardless of whether it is a hit variation or a missed variation, and the effect symbol is stopped. As an embodiment, a temporary stop and a fixed stop are provided. For this reason, the reach display may be performed in the middle of the variation display in the symbol variation effect. However, unlike this embodiment, in the low-probability first time-saving state of the symbol variation effect, only the fixed stop is provided as the stop mode of the effect symbol, and the reach display is displayed in the middle of the variation display in the symbol variation effect. You may not do it. In particular, as described above, when the average fluctuation times of the "high-probability first time-saving state" and the "low-probability first time-saving state" are equalized, both form the "second state", and the gaming machine 1 is configured. Can be simplified.

Hereinafter, the symbol variation effect in the first time reduction state with high probability will be described, and then the symbol variation effect in the second time reduction state will be described. It should be noted that the symbol variation effect of the "low probability first time reduction state" is usually performed except that the execution time of the variation display (the time from the start of the variation to the start of the fixed stop) is shortened and the game is performed speedily. Since it is the same as the fluctuating state, the description thereof will be omitted. However, when both the "high-probability first time-saving state" and the "low-probability first time-saving state" are set as the "second state", the following explanation is also applied to the "low-probability first time-saving state". Applicable.

Even in the symbol variation effect of the "high probability first time saving state", when the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A receives the variation pattern specification command for specifying the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the effect display device. The effect pattern of the symbol variation effect to be executed in 27a is set. This effect pattern is defined to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and once the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, a predetermined effect pattern may be uniquely set. When the effect pattern and each variation pattern are defined to have a many-to-one relationship and the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, an effect pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected. One effect pattern may be selected for a random number lottery or the like.

When the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command, it transmits the effect start command to the effect display control board 222A. As a result, the effect display device 27 starts the symbol variation effect (e1 in FIG. 16). Then, when the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern determined at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the fixed stop) elapses, the effect symbol indicating the jackpot or the deviation is fixedly stopped (figure). 16 e2, f2). At this time, the fluctuation time of the special symbol elapses, the "stop instruction command (symbol stop command)" is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A, and the effect symbol is fixedly stopped for a certain period of time (about 0.5 seconds). do.

Here, when the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits an effect start command to the effect display control board 222A in order to start the symbol variation effect, the "stop sound command at the time of final stop of the symbol variation effect", that is, A voice command related to a sound effect when the "left effect symbol", "right effect symbol" and "middle effect symbol" are stopped at the same time is transmitted to the voice LSI 220d. In the above-mentioned normal fluctuation state, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a voice command to the voice LSI 220d at the timing of temporarily stopping the "left effect symbol", "right effect symbol", and "middle effect symbol". .. Since the execution time of the fluctuation display is sufficiently secured in the normal fluctuation state, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A issues a "stop sound command (voice command)" to the voice LSI 220d (voice output means). It is possible to transmit with a margin according to the stop (temporary stop) of the fluctuation display. Therefore, there is no problem that the stop sound is interrupted or the stop sound cannot be reproduced.

On the other hand, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the first time saving state or the second time saving state with a high probability, when the CPU 220a transmits the effect start command, the CPU 220a gives the voice LSI 220d a stop sound command at the time of definite stop of the symbol variation effect. By transmitting toward, the problem that the stop sound is interrupted or the stop sound cannot be played is prevented. The voice (stop sound) executed based on this voice command is "Fluctuating time of symbol fluctuation effect (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop," 0.2 seconds "in the first time reduction state with high probability," 1.6 seconds "in the second time reduction state" ), And a sounded stop sound output period (about; 0.3 seconds) after the end of the silent period. Then, the voice LSI 220d executes voice control based on the voice command at the same time as the start of the symbol variation effect. In the low-probability first time-saving state, the control related to the stop sound is performed in the same manner as in the normal fluctuation state, but even in the low-probability first time-saving state, when the temporary stop is excluded from the stop mode, the high probability first. The same method as the one-time reduction state may control the stop sound.

Since the CPU 220a transmits a voice command at the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol and the voice is composed of silence and sound after silence, the voice LSI 220d (voice output means) makes a sound (stop sound) immediately after receiving the voice command. Starts playing. That is, the symbol variation effect is started, the voice control is started, the silence is played during the symbol variation effect (during the variation display), and the sound is reproduced when the stop display (confirmed stop) is performed. Even when the information is fluctuated at high speed (0.2 seconds), the stop sound can be generated by correct and simple control. Further, in order to configure the voice executed based on the voice command related to the stop display of the symbol variation effect (variation display), the silence period for a predetermined time and the sound stop sound output period after the silence period ends. , It is easy to determine the start timing of sound reproduction (timing of sound generation start) (no timer is required), and from this point as well, it is easy to correctly generate the stop sound.

In the first time saving state with high probability, when the symbol variation effect is being executed, "silence regarding the stop sound" is generated in the speakers SP1 to SP4, and when the fixed stop of the effect symbol is started, the speakers SP1 to SP4 are "silent". Generates "silence" with respect to the stop sound. That is, in the high-probability first time-saving state, the effect symbol fluctuates at an ultra-high speed, and the effect symbol is fixedly stopped only "0.2 seconds" after the start of the fluctuation, but even if the processing of the voice LSI 220d is performed. Even if it is delayed, the stop sound can be generated correctly without interruption of the stop sound.

As a result, the gaming state becomes the first time saving state with a high probability, and even if the symbol variation effect is performed with the variation time of ultra-high speed (0.2 seconds) (the execution time of the symbol variation effect is shortened to a large extent). However, the stop sound can be correctly generated according to the fixed stop of the effect symbol. That is, in the first time-saving state with a high probability, the effect symbol fluctuates at an ultra-high speed, and the effect symbol is fixedly stopped only "0.2 seconds" after the start of the fluctuation, but even if the processing of the voice LSI 220d is performed. Even if it is delayed, the stop sound can be generated correctly without interruption of the stop sound.

On the other hand, the second time saving state is executed in the hit fluctuation when the value of the limited frequency counter is a positive value during the time saving. Even in the symbol variation effect related to the second time saving state, the effect display device 27 does not perform reach display in the middle of the variation display. Even in the symbol variation effect in the second time saving state, when the variation time specified by the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol (time from the start of the variation to the start of the fixed stop) elapses, a big hit is shown. The production pattern is fixed and stopped. At this time, the fluctuation time of the special symbol elapses, the "stop instruction command (symbol stop command)" is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A, and the effect symbol is fixedly stopped for a certain period of time (about 0.5 seconds). do.

Even in the symbol variation effect in the second time saving state, when the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display device 27a is displayed. Set. Even in the second time saving state, the effect pattern is also determined to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, the effect pattern is uniquely determined. May be set, or when the effect pattern and each variation pattern are defined to have a many-to-one relationship and the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, the predetermined variation pattern is supported. The effect pattern table to be used may be selected, and one effect pattern may be selected for random number lottery or the like.

Even in the second time saving state, when the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command, the effect start command is transmitted to the effect display control board 222A and the voice LSI 220d. However, in this case, the execution time of the symbol variation effect (the time from the start of the variation to the start of the fixed stop) is determined to be "1.6 seconds" based on the variation pattern. At this time, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A sets an effect pattern that changes the "left effect symbol", "right effect symbol", and "middle effect symbol" by "1.6 seconds" based on the determined effect pattern. No temporary stop is performed in this "1.6 second" fluctuation display.

In the second time reduction state, the execution time (average fluctuation time) of the symbol variation effect is set long, so even if the next big hit occurs immediately after the start of the second time reduction state, the hall computer HPC will perform the correct processing. More likely to do. That is, when the jackpot game is started as in the comparative example of FIG. 18, a “hit gaming signal” indicating that the jackpot game is being executed is output from the gaming machine to the hall computer HPC. As a result, the hall computer HPC launches a "signal indicating that the gaming machine is executing a big hit game (hit signal)", and while the hit signal is activated, "payout from the gaming machine". The number of prize balls to be awarded is counted.

Then, when the big hit game is completed, the "hit game signal (game information)" is turned off in the game machine 1, so that the hall computer HPC also lowers the hit signal. However, the hall computer HPC shuts down the hit signal about "2 seconds" after the gaming machine 1 shuts down the jackpot gaming signal (game information) ("LT" in FIG. 18). reference).

Therefore, the result of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) started immediately after the end of one jackpot game becomes a jackpot, and when the next jackpot game is started, the hall computer HPC performs one jackpot game (previous jackpot). The hit signal V1 that was started when the game) was started may remain in the state of being started. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the result of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) after the previous jackpot game is completed becomes a jackpot, and the variation time of this symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) is "high probability first. Similar to "1 time reduction state", when it becomes "0.2 seconds", the following problems occur.

That is, after the fluctuation display of 0.2 seconds and the fixed stop time of 0.5 have passed after the previous big hit game is completed, the game machine 1 is related to the next big hit game, "a hit game signal (game information)". However, at this point, the hall computer HPC has not yet launched the hit signal related to the previous jackpot game. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, since the hall computer HPC raises the hit signal V2 related to the current big hit game while the hit signal V1 related to the previous big hit game is started, the double hit signal V1 is started. A state in which V1 and V2 are started up at the same time is generated (see the region W shown by hatching in FIG. 18). Therefore, the previous jackpot game in which the hall computer HPC has ended and the current jackpot game in which the hall computer HPC has started may be regarded as one jackpot game. In this case, the hall computer HPC may recognize that the amount of prize balls paid out in one big hit game is excessive, and may determine that a fraudulent act has been performed. In addition, "L1" shows the time which combined the fluctuation display time of 0.2 seconds and the fixed stop time of 0.5 seconds.

On the other hand, as in the specific example shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit in the second time saving state, the fluctuation time of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) ( Select "1.6 seconds" as the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop. For example, if the result of a symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) started immediately after the end of one jackpot game becomes a jackpot and the next jackpot game is started, the hall computer HPC will start the next jackpot game. The hit signal related to the previous big hit game has already been turned down. That is, after the time when the fluctuation display of 1.6 seconds and the fixed stop time of 0.5 seconds are added (see reference numeral L2) after the previous big hit game is completed, the game machine 1 is subjected to the next big hit game. The "hit game in-game signal (game information)" related to the above is started, but at this point, the hall computer HPC has already started the hit signal related to the previous big hit game. Therefore, there is no possibility that the previous jackpot game in which the hall computer HPC has ended and the current jackpot game in which the hall computer HPC has ended are regarded as one jackpot game (as shown in FIG. 18, the hit signal V1 relating to the previous jackpot game). The hit signal V2 related to this big hit game will not be started while the game is still running.)

Although not shown, when the result of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) started after performing one deviation variation at the end of one jackpot game becomes a jackpot and the next jackpot game is started. Even if the next big hit game is started, the hall computer HPC has already turned down the hit signal related to the previous big hit game. In addition, when the result of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) started after performing two deviation fluctuations at the end of one big hit game is a jackpot, the symbol started after performing three deviation fluctuations. Even if the result of the variable game (symbol variation effect) is a big hit, the variation time (time from the start of the variation to the start of the fixed stop) of the variable game (symbol variation effect) is set to 1.6 seconds. .. Then, when the result of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) started after performing four or more deviation fluctuations at the end of one jackpot game is a jackpot, the first time reduction state with a high probability is reached. The fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) is 0.2 seconds.

b-3. Contents of the advance notice effect using the temporary stop As described above, the temporary stop is performed in the symbol variation effect in the normal fluctuation state and the low probability first time reduction state, and the symbol variation is performed in the high probability first time reduction state and the second time reduction state. No temporary stop will be performed in the production. However, in this embodiment, the advance notice effect using the temporary stop is performed in the normal fluctuation state, and the advance notice effect using the temporary stop is not performed in the first time saving state with a low probability. However, in the first time saving state with a low probability, a notice effect using a temporary stop may be performed. In addition, it was decided not to perform temporary stop in the low probability first time reduction state, and temporary stop was used in the fluctuation shortening state (high probability first time reduction state, low probability first time reduction state, second time reduction state). The advance notice effect may be infeasible. Hereinafter, the advance notice effect in which the temporary stop is performed, which is normally executed in the fluctuating state, will be described.

This notice effect is a "chance eye notice" that indicates the result of the later symbol change effect and the effect content of the later symbol change effect by the type of the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped. Further, the symbol variation effect is a re-variation mode, and when the temporary stop is performed a plurality of times, the advance notice effect can be executed in each temporary stop. In the following description, the temporary stop executed immediately before the fixed stop in one symbol variation effect may be referred to as "temporary stop before fixed stop". Then, in this embodiment, the same effect symbol is displayed in the "temporary stop before confirmation" and the subsequent confirmation stop. In this case, the duration of the temporary stop before confirmation is set to "0.3 seconds" and the duration of the temporary stop is set to "0.5 seconds". The effect symbol that gives a chance eye notice) will be displayed for a time longer than the duration of the fixed stop "0.5 seconds", that is, for "0.8 seconds". In this way, since it is possible to execute the chance eye notice using the effect symbol at the "temporary stop before confirmation, the fixed stop and sufficient time to continue", it is possible to prevent the player from missing this chance eye notice. .. The "effect symbol that temporarily stops before confirmation" and the "effect symbol that stops confirmation" may be completely the same (for example, the numbers and colors are the same), or they are substantially the same (for example, "the numbers are the same and the colors are the same". It may be "different" or "a number that is the same as an arithmetic numeral and a Chinese numeral, but different types").

Further, when the symbol variation effect is a re-variation mode and the temporary stop is performed a plurality of times, the temporary stop other than the temporary stop before confirmation may be referred to as "intermediate temporary stop". In this case, by setting the execution time of the intermediate temporary stop to "0.8 seconds", the effect symbol at the time of the intermediate temporary stop is used, and the same notification time as the total time of the fixed temporary stop and the fixed stop is secured. While doing so, it is decided to perform a notice production (notice of chance). In this case as well, when the chance eye notice appears, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the chance eye notice.

The effect design (hereinafter referred to as chance eye) displayed in the advance notice effect (chance eye notice) will be described. Here, in this embodiment, the first chance, the second chance, the third chance, and the fourth chance are planned as the chances, and "temporary stop (intermediate temporary stop, before confirmation) is planned. Temporary stop) ”is applicable to the case shown in FIGS. 20 and 21.

The first chance is the lowest chance (weakest chance), and as shown in FIG. 20 (a), odd numbers are tentatively assigned to all 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R. It can be configured by stopping (excluding odd doublet numbers) (hereinafter referred to as the first weakest chance). Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), a red symbol is displayed on one of all the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R, and a green symbol is displayed on the rest (hereinafter referred to as the second most). It can also be configured by (called a weak chance). In FIGS. 20 to 23, the red symbol is shown by enclosing the arithmetic number with a broken line circle, and the green symbol is shown by not enclosing the arithmetic number with a broken line circle.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), when the weakest chance (first weakest chance, second weakest chance) appears in a single shot, it notifies that "there is a possibility of reach occurrence". In this case, the probability that reach actually occurs in the next symbol variation effect is set to "1/10". Furthermore, when the weakest chances (first weakest chances and second weakest chances) appear for two consecutive times, it is notified that "the possibility of reach occurrence has increased". In this case, the probability that reach will actually occur in the next symbol change is set to "1/5".
Further, when the weakest chances (first weakest chances and second weakest chances) appear three times in a row, as shown in FIG. 22, "the occurrence of reach is confirmed" is notified. In this case, the probability that reach will actually occur in the next symbol change is "100%", but the probability that a big hit will occur is "5%". Furthermore, even if the weakest chance (1st weakest chance, 2nd weakest chance) appears four times in a row, the probability that reach will actually occur in the next symbol change is set to "100%". However, the probability that a big hit will occur is "10%". Then, when the weakest chances (first weakest chances, second weakest chances) appear five or more times in a row, "it is intense heat" is notified. In this case, it is notified that the probability that reach actually occurs in the next symbol change is "100%" and the probability that a big hit occurs is "50%". That is, in this embodiment, the higher the number of times the weakest chances appear consecutively, the higher the reliability of occurrence of the jackpot in the next symbol variation (probability that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed).

Here, in this embodiment, "the weakest chance eye appears N times (N is a natural number) consecutively" is the most in "N consecutive temporary stops (intermediate temporary stop, temporary stop before confirmation)". Weak chances appear. " For example, if the weakest chance eye appears in four consecutive temporary stops (intermediate temporary stop or temporary stop before confirmation), the weakest chance eye appears four times in a row. In addition, of the four consecutive temporary stops (intermediate temporary stop or temporary stop before confirmation), the weakest chance appears in the first and second temporary stops, and the weakest chance appears in the third temporary stop. If it does not appear and the weakest chance appears in the fourth temporary stop, it means that the weakest chance appears for the second time in a row. However, the method of counting the number of appearances of the weakest chance is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the number of consecutive symbol variation effects in which the weakest chance appears may be counted. Specifically, it can be said that "when the symbol variation effect in which the weakest chance eye appears N times in a row, the weakest chance eye appears N times in a row".

The second chance is a chance with a higher level than the first chance (weakest chance) (hereinafter referred to as a one-shot reach confirmation chance), and as shown in FIG. 21 (a), all of them. It is configured by displaying a red symbol on two of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R, and displaying a green symbol on the rest. When this second chance appears, as shown in FIG. 23A, it is notified that the probability that reach actually occurs in the next symbol variation effect is "100%".

The third chance is a chance with a higher level than the second chance (one-shot reach confirmation chance) (hereinafter referred to as one-shot intense heat chance), and as shown in FIG. 21 (b). It is configured by displaying a red symbol on all 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R. When this third chance appears, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the probability that reach will occur in the next symbol change is "100%", and the probability that a big hit will occur is "50%". Notify.

The fourth chance is a chance with a higher level than the third chance (one-shot super-heat chance) (hereinafter referred to as one-shot super-heat chance), as shown in FIG. 21 (c). , 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R are configured to display a specific "union of numbers". For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), a union of numbers that can be punted with "2.2.3", that is, "Mt. Fuji" can be displayed, or "7.5.8", that is, "Nagoya" can be punted. Display the number union, display the number union that can be punted with "8.8.1" or "Hawaii", or display the number union that can be punted with "6.3.4" or "Musashi". It is composed by displaying and so on. In this case, it is notified that the probability that reach actually occurs in the next symbol change is "100%" and the probability that a big hit occurs is "90%".

In addition, even if a chance eye (1st chance, 2nd chance, 3rd chance, 4th chance) appears in the symbol variation effect preceding the target symbol variation effect, it is considered as a target. In the symbol variation production, the game result of the content suggested by the chance eye and the number of appearances of the chance eye, the case where the effect (reach effect) is achieved (when it is a true notice effect), and the case where it is not achieved (false) If it is a notice production of), it may be provided.

(4) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing executed by CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In this game control process, each process such as prize ball payout process (S80), ordinary symbol game process (S100), ordinary electric accessory game process (S200), special symbol game process (S300), jackpot game process (S600), etc. Is being executed repeatedly. The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 of this embodiment is configured to execute the processes of S80 to S600 in FIG. 24 every time a timer interrupt having a cycle of 4 msec occurs after the power is turned on. However, in this embodiment, among the processes constituting the game control process shown in FIG. 24, the special symbol game process (S300) and the jackpot game process (S600) will be described in detail. The prize ball payout process (S80) is a process related to prize ball payout when a game ball enters the winning openings (17a, 17b, 31a, 45a to 47a), and the normal symbol game process (S100) is normal. This is a process for displaying the variation of the normal symbol and the stop display of the normal symbol (stop display of the winning symbol or the off symbol) on the symbol display unit 63. Further, the normal electric accessory game process (S200) is a process related to opening and closing the second starting port 17b.

A. Special symbol game processing (S300)
When the special symbol game process (S300) is activated, as shown in FIG. 25, it is first determined whether or not the first start winning or the second starting winning has occurred (S301a, S301b). Then, when a negative judgment is made in the processing of S301a and the processing of S301b (S301a; NO, S301b; NO), the process directly proceeds to the processing after S308 shown in FIG. 26.

When it is determined by the CPU 201 that the first start winning is generated (S301a; YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first hold is less than a predetermined number (less than 4 in this embodiment) (S302a). If it is determined in the process of S302a that the number is less than a predetermined number (S302a; YES), a determination random number value is acquired accordingly (S303a). The determination random value acquired based on the first start winning is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 (first determination random value memory 202a shown in FIG. 6) in a shift memory format. At the same time, the first reserved number is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the first reserved number memory 202c shown in FIG. 6 (S303a).
Here, as the judgment random value acquired in the process of S303a, (a) the hit / fail judgment random value used in the first hit / fail judgment executed based on the first start winning prize, and (b) the first special symbol display unit. A symbol determination random value for determining a hit symbol that is stopped and displayed in 62a, (c) a "reach random value for determining whether or not to produce reach in the symbol variation effect", and the like are included.

Following the processing of S303a, the CPU 201 uses the winning / failing random number value (special figure 1 big hit lottery random number value) acquired in the processing of S303a to make a preliminary determination (first) regarding the first winning / failing determination (special figure 1 big hit lottery). 1 Pre-determination) is performed, and information indicating the result is stored in the first pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 6) (S304a). Then, after transmitting the first start winning command to the sub control board 220 (S305a), the process proceeds to the process of S308 in FIG. 26. Here, as described above, the first start winning command is a command indicating information that can specify the result of the first pre-determination, the first hold number after the first starting winning, and the like. However, unlike this embodiment, the command for specifying the first hold number after the first start winning and the command for specifying other information may be different commands. In addition, when the result of the first hit / fail judgment in the first pre-judgment is a big hit, in this first pre-judgment, the "pre-judgment regarding the big hit symbol" using the "special figure 1 symbol determination random number value" is also executed. .. Information that can specify the result of the preliminary determination regarding the jackpot symbol is also included in the first start winning command.

Here, under the situation where the judgment random value acquired based on the first start winning and the judgment random value acquired based on the second start winning are stored, the latter is preferentially processed. (See below). Further, in FIGS. 25 to 30, among the processes performed by the CPU 201, each process executed based on the first start winning prize (hereinafter referred to as the process related to the special figure 1) and the second start winning prize are used. The same number of steps (arithmetic figures) is attached to the same processes among the processes to be executed (hereinafter referred to as the processes related to the special figure 2). Since the processes with the same number of steps are basically the same processes, one of "process related to special figure 1" and "process related to special figure 2" will be described in the following description. , The other description may be omitted. For "processing related to special figure 1", add the alphabet "a" to "number of steps", and for "process related to special figure 2", add the alphabet "b" to "number of steps" to distinguish them. There is.

Further, when it is determined by the CPU 201 that the second start winning is generated (S301b; YES), the number of holdings (second holding number) of the second special symbol corresponding to the second starting winning is less than a predetermined number (this embodiment). Is less than 4) (S302b). If it is determined in the process of S302b that the number is less than a predetermined number (S302b; YES), a determination random number value is acquired accordingly (S303b). The determination random value acquired based on the second start winning is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 (second determination random value memory 202b shown in FIG. 6) in a shift memory format. At the same time, the second reserved number is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the second reserved number memory 202d shown in FIG. 6 (S303b). Here, as the judgment random value acquired in the process of S303b, (a) the hit / fail judgment random value used in the first hit / fail judgment executed based on the second start winning prize, and (b) the second special symbol display unit. A symbol determination random value for determining a hit symbol that is stopped and displayed in 62b, (c) a "reach random value for determining whether or not to produce a reach in a symbol variation effect", and the like are included.

Following the processing of S303b, the CPU 201 uses the winning / failing random number value (special figure 2 big hit lottery random number value) acquired in the processing of S303b to make a preliminary determination (first) regarding the second winning / failing determination (special figure 2 big hit lottery). 2 Pre-determination) is performed, and information indicating the result is stored in the second pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 6) (S304b). Then, after transmitting the second start winning command to the sub control board 220 (S305b), the process proceeds to the process of S308 in FIG. 26. Here, as described above, the second start winning command is a command indicating information that can specify the result of the second pre-determination, the second hold number after the start winning to the second start winning device 17a, and the like. .. However, unlike the present embodiment, the command for specifying the second hold number after the start winning to the second starting winning device 17b and the command for specifying other information may be different commands. In addition, when the result of the second hit / fail judgment (special figure 2 big hit lottery) is a big hit (winning) in the second preliminary judgment, the "special figure 2 symbol determination random number value" was used in this second preliminary judgment. "Preliminary judgment regarding jackpot symbol" is also executed.

In the process of S308, as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being executed (S308). Specifically, when the jackpot game flag (see the process of S378 in FIG. 27) is set (set to ON), a positive judgment is made in the process of S308. Then, when the CPU 201 determines that the jackpot game is being executed (S308; YES), the CPU 201 ends the special symbol game process and returns to the game control process of FIG. 24.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S308 that the jackpot game is not being executed (S308; NO), whether or not the special symbol is changing (either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing). Whether or not) is determined (S310). If the special symbol is not changing (S310; NO), it is considered that either the special symbol has not changed yet or the stop symbol is stopped and displayed after the change display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol is in progress (S312). If the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner (S310; NO) and the stop display time of the special symbol is not displayed (S312; NO), whether or not the variable display can be started. (S314a, S314b). In this embodiment, the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol is set to 0.5 seconds.

The "condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol" is that either the "first reserved number" or the "second reserved number" is not "0". Then, the CPU 201 of this embodiment preferentially determines whether or not the "second hold number" is "0" (S314b). That is, when the "second hold number" is not "0", the oldest determination random value is read from the above-mentioned second determination random value memory 202b (S316b), and the pass / fail determination process for the second special symbol (second). The hit / fail determination process) is performed (S320b). The determination random value read in S316b is the one acquired in S303b, and includes a hit / fail determination random value, a symbol determination random value, a reach random value, and the like.

In this second hit / fail determination process (S320b), a process related to the second hit / fail determination is performed. In this second hit / fail determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the high probability state (whether or not the probability variation flag is set), and when it is in the high probability state, "high probability". "Big hit judgment" is performed using "data table for judgment" and "random value for judgment read in the process of S316b (judgment random value for big hit)", and when it is in a low probability state, "data for low probability" The "big hit determination" is performed using the "table" and the "determination random value (big hit determination random value) read in the process of S316b".

The CPU 201 executes the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b) following the second pass / fail determination process (S320b). In this special figure 2 symbol change start processing (S500b), as shown in FIG. 28, when the result of the second hit / fail determination processing (S320b) is “big hit” (S501; YES), the CPU 201 of S303b in FIG. After reading the symbol determination random value acquired in the process from the second determination random value memory 202b and setting (determining) the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S505), the variation for the jackpot. The process of setting the pattern table is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to the process of S560. Here, in the processing of S505 in the special symbol 2 symbol variation start processing (S500b), the normal jackpot symbol B or the probability variation jackpot symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol by the random number lottery using the symbol determination random number value (FIG. 7). See). Further, when the result of the second hit / miss determination process (S320b) is "off" (S501; NO), the out-of-order symbol is set as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S507), and the out-of-order symbol is set. The process of setting the variation pattern table is performed (S540), and the process proceeds to the process of S560.

Here, the process of setting the variation pattern table for big hits (S510) will be described with reference to FIG. 29, and the process of setting the variation pattern table for deviation will be described with reference to FIG. 30 (S540). In the process of setting the fluctuation pattern table for big hits (S510), it is determined whether or not the second shortened fluctuation pattern table is currently in the "period (predetermined period) in which the second shortened fluctuation pattern table should be used", that is, in the "second time reduction state". Judgment (S512). Then, if it is determined affirmatively (S512; YES), after setting the "second shortened variation pattern table" shown in FIG. 31 (d) (S513), the process proceeds to the process after S560. This "second shortened fluctuation pattern table" is a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time of the second time reduction state, and the fluctuation time is uniformly set to "1.6 seconds" (that is, the average fluctuation time is "". 1.6 seconds "). In the second time saving state (the state where the limited frequency counter is a positive value) using the second shortened fluctuation pattern table, the probability fluctuation flag (hereinafter, also referred to as the probability variation flag) is set (set to ON). (See S673 in FIG. 34).

If the processing of S512 determines negatively (S512; NO), whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "high probability state" (whether or not the probability fluctuation flag is set to ON). Is it determined (S514). Here, in the game machine 1, when the gaming state is the "high probability state", it is the "shortening fluctuation state", but when it is the "low probability state", it is the "shortening fluctuation state" and "the shortening fluctuation state". It may be in a "normally fluctuating state".

When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "high probability state" (S514; YES), it is the high probability first time saving state, and therefore the "high probability first time saving variation" shown in FIG. 31 (b). After setting the "pattern table" (S515), the process proceeds to the process after S560. This "high-probability first time-saving fluctuation pattern table" is a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time of the high-probability first time-saving state, and is the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop). Is uniformly set to "0.2 seconds" (that is, the average fluctuation time is set to "0.2 seconds"). In this embodiment, the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) determined by the "high-probability first time-saving fluctuation pattern table" for big hits and the "high-probability" for deviation are The average fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) determined in the "1st time reduction fluctuation pattern table" is made equal, but the former may be longer (or shorter) than the latter.

When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "low probability state" (S514; NO, S516; YES), whether or not the gaming state is the "shortening variable state" (variation shortening flag is set to ON). Whether or not it is) is determined (S516). When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "shortening fluctuation state" (S516; YES), it is the first time saving state with a low probability, so that the "first time saving with a low probability" shown in FIG. 31 (c) is shown. After setting the "variable pattern table for use" (S518), the process proceeds to the process after S560. This "low-probability first time-saving fluctuation pattern table" is a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time of the low-probability first time-saving state (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop), and is an average fluctuation. The time is set to "3.5 seconds". In this case, the reach effect is executed during the symbol variation effect, but the reach effect may not be executed as in the high-probability first time saving state.

Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is not a high-probability state and is not a "shortening fluctuation state" (S514; NO, S516; NO), it is a normal fluctuation state. After setting the "variation pattern table for normal variation" (S520), the process proceeds to the process after S560. This "variation pattern table for normal fluctuation" is a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation state, and the fluctuation time of 12.5 seconds or more is set.

Next, in the process of setting the deviation pattern table (S540), as shown in FIG. 30, whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “high probability state” (the probability fluctuation flag is set to ON). Whether or not) is determined (S541). Then, in the case of the "high probability state" (S541; YES), since it is the high probability first time saving state, the "high probability first time saving fluctuation pattern table" shown in FIG. 32 (b) is set. After that (S543), the process proceeds to the process after S560. This "high-probability first time-saving fluctuation pattern table" is a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time of the high-probability first time-saving state, and is the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop). Is uniformly set to "0.2 seconds" (that is, the average fluctuation time is set to "0.2 seconds").

When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "low probability state" (S541; NO), whether or not the gaming state is the "shortening fluctuation state" (whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON). ) Is determined (S545). When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "shortening fluctuation state" (S545; YES), it is the first time saving state with a low probability, and therefore, the "first time saving with a low probability" shown in FIG. 32 (c). After setting the "variable pattern table for use" (S547), the process proceeds to the process after S560. This "low-probability first time-saving fluctuation pattern table" is a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) of the low-probability first time-saving state, and is an average fluctuation. The time is set to "3.5 seconds". In this case, the reach effect may or may not be executed during the symbol variation effect, and when the reach effect is not performed, the variation corresponding to the portion described as "no reach effect" in FIG. 32 (c). When the pattern table is set and the reach effect is performed, the variable pattern table corresponding to the portion of FIG. 32 (c) marked as "with reach effect" is set. If the reach effect is not executed, the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) is set short, and the fluctuation time for executing the reach effect (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) is long. Set. However, it is also possible not to execute the reach effect as in the high-probability first time saving state.

Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is not a high-probability state and is not a "shortening fluctuation state" (S541; NO, S545; NO), it is a normal fluctuation state. After setting the "variation pattern table for normal variation" (S548), the process proceeds to the process after S560. Here, in the process of S548, when the reach effect is not performed, the variable pattern table corresponding to the portion indicated as “no reach effect” in FIG. 32 (a) is set, and the reach effect is performed. In the same column of FIG. 32 (a), the variation pattern table corresponding to the portion described as "with reach effect" is set.

Here, among the fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) specified by the fluctuation pattern selected when the fluctuation shortening function is operating is , It is shorter than the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) specified by the fluctuation pattern selected when the fluctuation shortening function is not working. Further, in the present embodiment, when the result of the hit / fail determination is "missing", the length of the fluctuation time is determined in consideration of the number of reservations related to the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect. That is, the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern selected when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (the time from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the fixed stop) is selected when it is determined that the reach effect is performed. It is shorter than the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop). Further, the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time; 0.2 seconds) in the first time reduction state with high probability is shorter than the time when the special symbol is fixedly stopped (0.5 seconds, that is, the fixed display time). That is, the fluctuation time in the first time reduction state with high probability is shorter than the definite display time of the special symbol or the effect symbol. In this way, in the high-probability first time-saving state, ultra-high-speed fluctuation is performed for a time shorter than the definite display time.

In the process of S560, the fluctuation pattern determination random value (random value for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol) is acquired (S560). Then, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table set in the variation pattern table setting process (S510, S510) and the random number value acquired in the process of S560 (S562). Then, the CPU 201 starts the variation display of the special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S570), and at the same time, a predetermined command (symbol) indicating the start of the symbol variation toward the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220). The change start command) is transmitted (S572). That is, the CPU 201 transmits a "variation pattern designation command (command for designating the fluctuation pattern)", a "special symbol stop information designation command", and the like related to the special symbol to the sub control board 220. As shown in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination random value may be generated (acquired) when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, but is acquired by the processing of S303b or S303a (starting). It may be the one obtained at the time of winning.

Further, the CPU 201 sub-controls a process of subtracting "1" from the reserved number (second reserved number) related to the second special symbol and a command for specifying the reserved number (second reserved number) after the subtraction. The process of transmitting to the substrate 220 is performed (S575). Then, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. 24. The variation time of the second special symbol is specified by the variation pattern determined by the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), and the first special is determined by the variation pattern determined by the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) described later. The fluctuation time of the symbol is specified.

Here, the fluctuation pattern is determined in consideration of various conditions such as whether or not the reach effect is performed and whether or not the symbol for displaying the special symbol is a hit symbol (big hit symbol). If you know, you can determine the time when the special symbol will be displayed in a variable manner. Also, by analyzing the special symbol stop information specification command, it is possible to know whether the special symbol stops at the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol, and if it stops at the jackpot symbol, which is the jackpot symbol. can. That is, in the special figure 2 symbol variation start processing (S500b), the type of the jackpot shown in FIG. 7 can be known, and in the special figure 1 symbol variation start processing (S500a) described later, the type of the jackpot shown in FIG. 7 can be known. be able to. The CPU 220a mounted on the sub control board 220 determines the effect mode on the effect display device 27 based on this information, and then outputs the effect symbol display control signal to the effect display control board 222 to produce the effect. Display changes in the design, stop display, etc. Further, based on the fluctuation time of the special symbol (variation pattern designation command), it is also determined whether or not the effect display device 27 performs the so-called reach effect, and what kind of reach effect is to be performed. Then, the sub control board 220 controls the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decorative drive board 226, and the like according to the effect content determined in this way, thereby performing the effect of the determined content.

When the "second hold number" is "0" (S314b; YES) and the "first hold number" is not "0" (S314a; NO), it is the oldest from the first determination random value memory 202a. The determination random value is read out (S316a), and the first hit / fail determination process is performed (S320a). Then, after performing the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) based on FIG. 28, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. 24. Here, the first hit / fail determination process performed as the process of S320a is performed in the same manner as the second hit / fail determination process performed as the process of S320b, and the special figure 1 symbol variation start process performed as the process of S500a is the process of S500b. It is performed in the same manner as the special figure 2 symbol change start processing performed.

Also in the first hit / fail determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the game machine 1 is in the high probability state, and when it is in the high probability state, the "data table for high probability" and the "process of S316a" are used. "Big hit judgment" is performed using the read judgment random value (big hit judgment random value) ", and when it is in a low probability state, the" low probability data table "and the judgment read by the processing of S316a". "Big hit judgment" is performed using "Random value for big hit (judgment random value for big hit)". Further, even in the special figure 1 symbol change start processing (S500a), when the result of the first hit / fail determination processing (S320a) is “big hit” (S501; YES), the CPU 201 acquires the symbol in the processing of S303a in FIG. After reading the determined random value from the first determination random value memory 202a and setting (determining) the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 60a (S505), the variation pattern table for the jackpot is set. The process is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to the process of S560. Here, in the process of S505 in the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the normal jackpot symbol A or the probabilistic jackpot symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol by the random number lottery using the symbol determination random number value. Further, when the result of the first hit / miss determination process (S320b) is "off" (S501; NO), the out-of-order symbol is set as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a (S507), and the out-of-order symbol is set. The process of setting the variation pattern table is performed (S540), and the process proceeds to the process of S560.

Also in this special symbol 1 symbol variation start processing (S500a), after performing the processing of S560 and S562 in the same manner as in the special symbol 2 symbol variation start processing (S500b), the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a. The fluctuation display of (S570) is started. Then, a command indicating the start of the variation display of the first special symbol (command at the start of symbol variation) is transmitted to the sub control unit 200A (sub control board 220) (S572), and the number of pending numbers related to the first special symbol. A process of subtracting "1" from the (first hold number) and a process of transmitting a command for specifying the hold number (first hold number) after the subtraction to the sub-control board 220 are performed (S575). The special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. 24.

Next, if it is determined in the processing of S310 (see FIG. 26) of the special symbol game processing (S300) that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S310; YES), it is already special. The fluctuation pattern of the symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the variation display of the special symbol is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol fluctuation time has elapsed (S341). At that time, since the fluctuation time of the special symbol is predetermined according to the fluctuation pattern, it is determined whether or not the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed by setting the timer at the same time as starting the fluctuation of the special symbol. Then, if the fluctuation time has not yet elapsed (S341; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the game control process of FIG. 24 is restored. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S341; YES), the fluctuating first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped (S344), the stopped symbol is displayed, and the symbol is displayed. The stop command is output to the sub control board 220 (S346). The symbol stop command is transferred to the effect display control board 222 via the sub control board 220. Then, after setting the stop display time for displaying the stop display of the special symbol (S348), it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has elapsed (S350).

If it is determined in the process of S350 that the stop display time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S350; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the game control process of FIG. 24 is restored. On the other hand, when the stop display time of the special symbol has elapsed (S350; YES), it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit (62a or 62b) (S352 in FIG. 27).

When a positive judgment is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 27, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets information indicating the current game progress in a buffer for reference at the end of the "big hit game" described later. (Remember) (S354). Specifically, "type of big hit (probability variable big hit, normal big hit)" and "state of game state flag" are set (memorized) (S354). Further, the specific area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 functions as a buffer used in the processing of S354.

Here, the "game state flag" is a flag indicating the "game state of the game machine 1", specifically, a "probability change flag", a "variation shortening flag", an "open extension flag", etc., and is used in the processing of S354. Is set with data indicating whether these flags are set to "ON" or "OFF" (data indicating the current gaming state). The "probability variation flag" is a flag indicating that the probability that the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol will be a big hit is set to a high probability (high probability state) (probability fluctuation function is operating). Yes, the "variation shortening flag" is a flag indicating that the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened (shortening fluctuation state) (the time saving function is operating). Further, the "opening extension flag" is a flag indicating that the opening time of the second starting port 17b (ordinary electric accessory 17d) is extended (the opening extension function is operating). In this embodiment, the ON / OFF switching timings of the “variation shortening flag” and the “opening extension flag” are the same, and both flags are treated integrally. In this way, when the shortened fluctuation state is reached, it is also in the open extension state, and when the shortened fluctuation state ends, the open extension state also ends at the same time.

Following the process of S354, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process of setting an opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 31a (big winning device) according to the type of big hit to be generated (S370). Specifically, when a "16R probability variation jackpot" is generated, an opening / closing pattern is set in which a round game in which the opening time limit of the jackpot 31a is "30 seconds" is set to "16 rounds", and a "4R probability variation jackpot" or "4R probability variation jackpot" is set. When generating "4R normal jackpot A", an opening / closing pattern is set in which a round game in which the opening limit time of the jackpot 31a is "30 seconds" is performed "4 rounds". Further, when the "4R normal jackpot B" is generated, an opening / closing pattern is set in which the round game in which the opening limit time of the jackpot 31a is "0.2 seconds" is performed "4 rounds". Then, following the process of S370, a process of setting (setting to ON) the jackpot game flag is performed (S378). By setting this "big hit game flag", the big hit game execution means starts to operate, and the game state of the game machine 1 shifts to the "big hit game state".

Following the process of S378, the process proceeds to the process of S380 or later. Here, when the "big hit game flag" is set in the process of S378, the big hit game executing means starts to operate and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the "big hit gaming state". , While the "big hit game flag" is being set (during the operation of the big hit game execution means), the probability change function, the time saving function, and the open extension function are not activated. Therefore, after performing a series of processes after S380 as follows, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated. Specifically, in the processing of S380, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is set (set to ON) (S380), and if it is not set (S380; NO), the process proceeds to S384 as it is. If it is set (S380; YES), the process of canceling the probability change flag (setting to OFF) (S382) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S384. The jackpot probability is set to the normal probability by the process of S382.

In the processing of S384, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON), and if it is not set (S384; NO), the special symbol game processing (S300) is passed as it is and FIG. 24. Return to the game control process of. On the other hand, in the process of S384, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), after the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension flag are canceled (set to OFF) (set to OFF). S386, S387), the special symbol game process (S300) is passed, and the game control process of FIG. 24 is restored. Then, when the game control process of FIG. 24 is restored, the big hit game process described later is performed.

Next, a process when a negative judgment is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 27 will be described. That is, if the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b is an "off symbol" (S352; NO), is the value of the limited frequency counter a positive value? Whether or not it is determined (S390), if it is a positive value (S390; YES), the value of the limited frequency counter is set to "-1" (S392), and then the process proceeds to S398. If the value of the limited frequency counter is "0" (S390; NO), the process proceeds to S398 as it is.

In the process of S398, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398). Then, when the fluctuation shortening flag is not set (set to OFF) (S398; NO), the game exits the special symbol game process (S300) and returns to the game control process of FIG. 24. On the other hand, when the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), after the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is set to "-1" (S400), is the value of the fluctuation shortening counter set to "0"? It is determined whether or not (S404). If it is not "0" (S404; NO), the game directly exits the special symbol game process (S300) and returns to the game control process of FIG. 24.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the fluctuation shortening counter becomes "0" in the processing of S404 (S404; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is switched from the shortened fluctuation state to the normal fluctuation state. It will be. Therefore, after performing the process of canceling (setting to OFF) the fluctuation shortening flag (S410) and the process of canceling (setting to OFF) the open extension flag (S416), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited. Then, the game control process of FIG. 24 is restored. Here, the "variation shortening counter" indicates the upper limit number of executions of the fluctuation display of the special symbol performed in the fluctuation shortening state, and when the value becomes "0", the shortened fluctuation state is displayed in the fluctuation display of the special symbol this time. Is completed, the next fluctuation display is switched to the normal fluctuation state, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol from the next time onward is performed in the normal fluctuation state.

B. Big hit game processing (S600)
When the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control process of FIG. 24, it is determined that the "big hit game flag" is set in the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. 33 (S602; YES), the process related to the execution of the jackpot game is performed.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the flow of the jackpot game process (S600). When the large winning opening 31a is opened, as described above, the predetermined opening time elapses, or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the large winning opening 31a, the game is closed once, but the predetermined closing time elapses. Then, it becomes an open state again. Here, a game in which the large winning opening 31a in the closed state (unable to enter the ball) is in the open state (possible to enter the ball) and is in the open state again is referred to as "unit operation". When this unit operation is performed a predetermined number of times (16 times or 4 times), the big hit game ends after a predetermined ending period. Then, when the big hit game is completed, the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) becomes executable. Hereinafter, detailed processing contents will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34.

When the big hit game (big hit game A, big hit game B or big hit game C) is started, it is first determined whether or not the big winning opening 31a is open (S604). Here, the big winning opening 31a is closed in the "normal gaming state that is not the big hit gaming state", and therefore, the big winning opening 31a is closed immediately after the start of the big hit game. Therefore, immediately after the start of the big hit game, it is determined that the big winning opening 31a is not open (S604; NO), and then it is determined whether or not the end condition of the big hit game is satisfied (S612). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the "number of unit movements executed after the start of the big hit game" has reached the set number of times of the corresponding big hit game (S612).

However, since the end condition of the big hit game is not satisfied immediately after the big hit game is started, a negative judgment is inevitably made in the processing of S612 (S612; NO). Therefore, it is determined whether or not the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after shifting to the processing of S614 (S614). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the large winning opening 31a has elapsed (S614). Here, the closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening 31a is the time during which the large winning opening 31a is closed between the unit operation and the unit operation. Since the big winning opening 31a is closed immediately after the big hit game is started, it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the big winning opening has passed (S614; YES), and the big winning opening is closed. After opening 31a (S616), the jackpot game process shown in FIG. 33 is temporarily terminated, and the game control process of FIG. 24 is restored.

When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, it performs a series of various processes shown in FIG. 24 and then starts the big hit game process (S600) again. At this time, as described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 24 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the jackpot game process (S600) shown in FIG. 33 is also repeatedly executed about every 4 msec. Then, when a positive judgment is made in the processing of S604, whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 31a ("30 seconds" for the big hit games A and B and "0.2 seconds" for the big hit game C) has elapsed. Is determined (S606).

If the opening time of the big winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606; YES), after closing the big winning opening 31a (S610), the game control of FIG. 24 is passed through the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. Return to processing. On the other hand, if the opening time of the large winning opening 31a has not elapsed (606; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31a has reached the specified number (S608). Then, even when the number of balls to be entered reaches the specified number (S608; YES), the large winning opening 31a is closed (S610). That is, when the number of balls to be entered reaches the specified number, the large winning opening 31a is closed without waiting for the opening time to elapse.

If the opening time of the big winning opening 31a has not elapsed (S606; NO) and the number of balls has not reached the specified number (S608; NO), the big hit game of FIG. 33 is performed with the big winning opening 31a open. It exits the process and returns to the game control process of FIG. 24.

When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "big hit gaming state", does the opening time of the winning opening 31a elapse while the gaming control process of FIG. 24 is repeatedly executed (S606; YES)? Alternatively, a predetermined number of gaming balls enter the large winning opening 31a (S608; YES), and the large winning opening 31a is closed (S610). In this way, one unit operation is completed.

When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the "big hit gaming state", the jackpot gaming process (S600) is executed again, and it is determined in S604 that the big winning opening 31a is closed (S604; NO). It is determined whether or not the end condition of the "big hit game" is satisfied (S612). Here, when the "big hit game" is "big hit game A", it is determined whether or not the number of unit movements (number of rounds) executed during the hit game has reached "16", and "big hit game B" is determined. In the case of "big hit game C", it is determined whether or not the number of unit movements (number of rounds) executed during the hit game has reached "4". Then, if the number of unit operations (number of rounds) has not reached the set number of times (S612; NO), after confirming that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed (S614; YES), the big prize is won again. A new unit operation for opening the mouth 31a is executed (S616). On the other hand, in the processing of S612, when it is determined that the end condition of the "big hit game" is satisfied (S612; YES), after performing the "big hit game end processing (S650)" shown below, the big hit game processing (S600) is terminated, and the game control process of FIG. 24 is restored. Next, the process at the end of the big hit game (S650) ”will be described with reference to FIG. 34.

When the jackpot game end processing (S650) is started, the CPU 201 cancels the jackpot game flag (set to OFF) (S655) as shown in FIG. 34, and then performs the above-mentioned “big hit end reference buffer (FIG. FIG. (Refer to S354 of 27) ”, information on the type of the jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as“ the current hit symbol ”) that was the premise of this jackpot game is acquired (S660), and this information is used. Based on this, processing for setting the game state after the end of the big hit game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot symbol (the symbol stopped by the process of S344 in FIG. 26) is a probabilistic jackpot symbol (S665). Here, in this embodiment, the "probability variation jackpot symbol" is a "big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 4R probability variation jackpot" or a "big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 16R probability variation jackpot".

When the current jackpot symbol is not a probabilistic jackpot symbol (S665; NO), that is, when the current jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, the CPU 201 sets "100" in the fluctuation shortening counter (S675). After performing the process of setting the variation shortening flag (S680) and the process of setting the open extension flag (S685), the process at the end of the big hit game (S650) is terminated. Further, even when the jackpot symbol this time is a probability variation jackpot symbol (S665; YES), the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S670). Then, the CPU 201 opens the process of setting "10,000" in the variation shortening counter (S672), the process of setting "4" in the limited frequency counter (S673), the process of setting the variation shortening flag (S680), and the process of setting the variation shortening flag. After performing the process of setting the extension flag (S685), the process at the end of the big hit game (S650) is terminated. In addition, unlike this embodiment, when the average fluctuation time of the "high-probability first time-saving state" and the "low-probability first time-saving state" are equalized and both constitute the "second state", this is the case. In the process at the end of the jackpot game (S650), even if it is determined by the process of S665 that the current jackpot symbol is not the probabilistic jackpot symbol, the process of setting "4" in the limited frequency counter (the same process as S673) is performed. Is desirable.

(5) Production control processing (S700)
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the outline of the “effect control process (S700)” performed by the sub control unit 220A (CPU 220a of the sub control board 220) in cooperation with the effect display control unit 222A will be described. Note that FIG. 35 illustrates only the main processing among the processing constituting the effect control processing. In this effect control process (S700), main processes such as hold occurrence process (S1000), symbol variation effect process (S1100), hold digestion process (S1600), notice management process (S1700), and jackpot game effect process (S1800) are performed. Processing is executed repeatedly. Further, since the time required for the processing of one round of FIG. 35 is approximately 2 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed about every 2 msec. Hereinafter, among the processes shown in the flow chart of FIG. 35, the description of the big hit game effect process will be omitted.

a. Processing when hold occurs (S1000)
In the hold occurrence processing (S1000), as shown in FIG. 36, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives the start winning command (S1005; YES), the predetermination (first) specified by this starting winning command is specified. After performing the process of storing the information indicating the result of (1) pre-judgment or the second pre-judgment), the process of storing the information related to the number of holds, and the process of adding the hold display (S1010), the process proceeds to the process of the S1011 line and thereafter. ..

Here, in the process of S1010, when a start winning command based on the first starting winning is received (S1005; YES), "information about the result of the first pre-judgment" is transferred to the first pre-judgment result information memory 221b in a shift memory format. Other information such as information for specifying the reach random value is stored in the first determination random value information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format, and is also stored in the first hold number information memory 223b. The value of the first hold display number is set to "+1", and the lowest display unit (A1 to A4) that is turned off in the first hold display device 25a is turned on (S1010). Further, when the start winning command based on the second starting winning is received (S1005; YES), "information about the result of the second preliminary determination" is stored in the second preliminary determination result information memory 222b, and the reach random number value is specified. Other information such as information is stored in the second determination random value information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format, and the value of the second hold number stored in the second hold number information memory 224b is set to "+1". Then, among the display units (B1 to B4) that are turned off in the second hold display device 25b, the lowest one is turned on (S1010). In the following description, the "display unit lower than the predetermined display unit" refers to a display unit in which the hold display corresponding to the judgment random value processed after the predetermined display unit is performed. The “display unit higher than the predetermined display unit” indicates a display unit on which the reserved symbol corresponding to the determination random number value processed before the predetermined display unit is displayed. For example, the display position one lower than the first display unit A1 is the second display unit A2, and the display position one higher than the second display unit A2 is the first display unit A2. Further, when the first start prize is generated, the information for specifying the reach random value is stored in the first determination random value information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format, and the second start prize is generated. In this case, the information for specifying the reach random value is stored in the second determination random value information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format.

In the process of S1011 it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a normal variable state (S1011). That is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is released (set to OFF) (S1011). Here, if a positive judgment is made in the above-mentioned processing of S404 (see FIG. 27), a command indicating that the gaming state has changed to the normal variable state is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A. To. Moreover, since the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal fluctuation state or the shortened fluctuation state, the sub control unit 220A wins the start prize. It is possible to determine the fluctuation state (whether it is a normal fluctuation state or a shortened fluctuation state) at the time of occurrence.

If it is determined in the process of S1011 that the current gaming state is not the normal variable state (S1011; NO), the process when a hold occurs (S1000) is terminated as it is. Further, when it is determined that the current gaming state is a normal variable state (S1011; YES), the process proceeds to the process of S1012, and it is determined whether or not the starting prize after the positive judgment of S1005 is the first starting winning. (S1012). Then, in the case of the first start winning (S1012; YES), the process proceeds to the subsequent processing of S1015, and in the case of the second starting winning (S1012; NO), the notice flag is released (set to OFF). It is determined whether or not the flag is set (S1013), and if it is canceled (set to OFF) (S1013; YES), the hold occurrence processing (S1000) is terminated as it is. Further, when it is determined in the process of S1013 that the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1013; NO), the notice flag is released (set to OFF), and then the process when a hold occurs (S1000) is terminated. Here, the advance notice flag is a flag indicating that the advance notice effect has been started, but in this embodiment, even if the advance notice effect is started, the advance notice effect is terminated when the second start winning prize is generated. .. However, the advance notice may be continued even if the second start prize is generated.

In the process of S1015, it is determined whether or not there is a pre-hold regarding the first hold, and all the pre-holds are out of hold (S1015). Here, the pre-hold means when the target determination random value (hereinafter referred to as target hold) based on the first start winning is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (for the first start winning). When the process of S1010 is executed based on this), it refers to the judgment random value (acquisition information) already stored in the first judgment random value memory 202a, and this previous hold is a judgment to be digested before the target hold. Random value (pending). Then, in this embodiment, the advance notice effect using the temporary stop is executed in the symbol change effect executed by digesting the previous hold, and the result of the advance notice effect (big hit) in the symbol change effect executed by digesting the target hold. Occurrence, reach occurrence, etc.) are shown. Further, even if there is a previous hold related to the first hold, if the previous hold includes the hold, the execution of the notice effect is not determined (the notice flag is set) (S1015). In addition, unlike this embodiment, the execution of the advance notice effect may be decided (setting of the advance notice flag) even if the hold is included in the previous hold, and the advance notice is also made in the symbol change effect based on the second start prize. You may perform the production.

Then, if a negative determination is made in the process of S1015 (S1015; NO), the process when a hold occurs (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is positively determined in the process of S1015 (S1015; YES), it is determined whether or not the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S1017), and set (set to ON). ), The hold occurrence processing (S1000) is terminated as it is (S1017; NO). That is, if the advance notice effect has already started, the advance notice effect is not executed repeatedly by the process of S1017.

When it is determined in S1017 that the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S1017; YES), it is based on the information indicating the result of the preliminary determination (first preliminary determination) specified by the start winning command received this time. , It is determined whether or not the hold generated this time is a hit hold (S1020). Then, if it is a winning hold (S1020; YES), a winning lottery (random number lottery) is performed (S1025).

If the winning lottery (random number lottery) is lost (S1030; NO), the hold occurrence processing (S1000) ends as it is. Further, when the winning lottery (random number lottery) is won (S1030; YES), a process of setting a winning advance notice effect pattern is performed while considering the number of previous holds regarding the first hold number (S1040). Then, when S1040 is performed, the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1040), and then the hold occurrence processing (S1000) is terminated. Here, in the processing of S1040, the advance notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 37 is used, but in the process of S1040, a plurality of advance notices described in the column corresponding to the number of pre-holds at that time in this advance notice effect pattern table. Among the effect patterns, one notice effect pattern selected by the random number lottery is set.

Further, if it is determined in the process of S1020 that the hold generated this time is an out-of-hold hold (S1020; NO), a lottery for out-of-order (random number lottery) is performed (S1060). Here, the probability of winning the out-of-order lottery (random number lottery) is lower than the probability of winning the above-mentioned winning lottery (random number lottery). If the lottery for losing (random number lottery) is lost (S1065; NO), the process when a hold occurs (S1000) ends as it is. On the other hand, if the lottery for loss (random number lottery) is won (S1065; YES), the notice effect pattern for loss is set while considering the number of previous holds related to the first hold and whether or not the reach effect is executed. Processing is performed (S1070). Then, after the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1070), the hold occurrence processing (S1000) is terminated. Here, in the processing of S1070, the advance notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38 (a) or the advance notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38 (b) is used, but the advance notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38 (a) provides reach effect. It is a notice effect pattern table selected when it is not executed, and the notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38B is a notice effect pattern table selected when the reach effect is executed. Then, in any of the advance notice effect pattern tables, one advance notice effect pattern selected by the random number lottery is set from the plurality of advance notice effect patterns described in the column corresponding to the number of reservations at that time.

Here, FIGS. 37 and 38 show a advance notice effect pattern table corresponding to the first reserved number, and in each advance notice effect pattern table, a large number of advance notice effect patterns are set to random values (not shown). It is associated and remembered. Then, a notice effect pattern of 1 is set by a random number lottery. Further, in FIGS. 37 and 38, the content of the advance notice effect related to the first processed item in the previous hold is shown at the right end (when the number of the previous hold is 3, the column of the previous hold 3 and the number of the previous hold are 2). In some cases, it is described in the previous hold 2 column, and when the previous hold is 1, the previous hold 1 column), and the game result (big hit, miss) achieved by digesting the target hold and the effect content (reach effect) to be executed. ) Is described in the "Target pending column". Further, "big hit" in the target hold column of FIG. 37 indicates "the game result is a big hit", and "missing" in the target hold column of FIG. 38 (a) means "the game result is out of order". Yes, it means that the out-of-order effect related to the out-of-order (that is, the out-of-order effect without the reach effect) is executed. It is an outlier, and an outlier effect related to the out of reach is executed. " The CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 stores information in S1010 as to whether or not the symbol variation effect based on the target hold is accompanied by the reach effect (“reach random value value transmitted by the main control unit 200A”, “ When the variation pattern is pre-determined, it can be determined based on "whether or not the pre-determined variation pattern is a variation pattern with reach effect").

Further, in FIGS. 37 and 38, the "first" in each previous hold column indicates that the "first chance" appears, and the numerical value in parentheses attached to the right side of the "first" is the "first". The number of appearances of the first chance "is shown. Further, the "second" in the column of the previous hold 1 indicates that the "second chance" appears, and the "third" in the column of the previous hold 1 indicates that the "third chance" appears. The "fourth" in the column of the previous hold 1 indicates that the "fourth chance" appears. For example, when the advance notice effect pattern P11 is selected, the advance notice effect in which the first chance appears twice in the three symbol variation effects executed by digesting the three previous holds is executed, and the target hold is set. A schedule for continuous production (a schedule in which the first chance appears six times in a row) is set so that a jackpot effect is performed by a symbol variation effect that is executed after digestion. Further, when the advance notice effect pattern P1r is selected, the advance notice effect is not performed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold 3 and the previous hold 2, and the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold 1 is performed. The fourth chance appears, and the schedule of continuous production is set so that the jackpot production is performed by the symbol variation production that is executed by digesting the target hold.

Further, when the advance notice effect pattern P21 is selected, the advance notice effect in which the first chance appears three times is performed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold 2 and the previous hold 1, and the target hold is digested. A schedule for continuous production (a schedule in which the first chance appears six times in a row) is set so that a big hit effect is performed by the symbol variation effect to be executed. Further, when the effect pattern P2r is selected, the fourth chance appears in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold 1, and the jackpot effect is performed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the target hold. The schedule of continuous production is set so as to be.

Further, when the advance notice effect pattern Q11 shown in FIG. 38 (a) is selected, the advance notice effect in which the first chance appears once is performed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold 3 and the previous hold 2. , The advance notice effect is not performed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold 1. Then, a schedule for continuous production (a schedule in which the first chance appears twice in succession) is set so that the symbol variation effect executed after digesting the target hold is normally deviated. Further, when the advance notice effect pattern Q22 shown in FIG. 38 (a) is selected, the advance notice effect in which the first chance appears twice in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold 2 is performed, and the previous hold 1 is performed. In the symbol variation effect that is executed by digesting, the advance notice effect is not performed, and the schedule of the continuous effect (the first chance is two consecutive times) so that the normal deviation is performed in the symbol variation effect that is executed by digesting the target hold. Schedule to appear) is set.

Further, when the advance notice effect pattern R11 shown in FIG. 38 (b) is selected, the advance notice effect in which the first chance appears once is performed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold 3 to the previous hold 1. , The schedule of continuous production (schedule in which the first chance appears three times in a row) is set so as to perform "out of reach" in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the target hold. Further, when the advance notice effect pattern R1n is selected, in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold 3 and the previous hold 2, the advance notice effect using the chance eyes is not performed, and the previous hold 1 is digested and executed. In the symbol variation effect, a notice effect is performed in which the second chance appears once, and the schedule of the continuous effect is set so that the target hold is exhausted and the symbol variation effect executed is "out of reach".

b. Design fluctuation effect processing (S1100)
In the symbol variation effect processing (S1100), as shown in FIG. 39, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives the command at the start of symbol variation (S1105; YES), the processing after S1110 is executed.

The CPU 220a can determine the result of the hit / fail determination executed by the main control unit 200A based on the received "special symbol stop information designation command". Then, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit (S1110; YES), a process of distributing the effect pattern table at the time of the big hit is performed based on the received variation pattern designation command (S1115). If the result of the hit / fail determination is wrong (S1110; NO), a process of sorting the effect pattern table at the time of wrong is performed based on the received fluctuation pattern designation command (S1120).

When the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 finishes the processing of S1115 or S1120, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 performs the processing of S1140. In the process of S1140, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined using the effect pattern table set in the process of S1115 or S1120 (S1140). In this case, when a single effect pattern is stored in each effect pattern table, it is determined as an effect pattern to be used by the single effect pattern in S1140, and a random number value for determination is used in each effect pattern table. When a plurality of effect patterns are stored in the associated state, a random number lottery is performed in S1140 to determine the effect pattern. Here, in the process of S1140 that has undergone the process of S1115, the mode of the effect display executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the mode of the reach effect, and the variation of the effect symbol are changed according to the effect pattern determined by the process of S1140. The display pattern from the start to the end (confirmed display) of the display is determined (S1140). Further, in the processing of S1140 executed through the processing of S1120, the mode of the effect display executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the presence / absence of execution of the reach effect, and the reach according to the effect pattern determined in the process of S1140. The reach effect mode when the effect is executed, and the display pattern from the start to the end (confirmed display) of the variable display of the effect symbol are determined.

However, in S1140, when the effect pattern determined is an effect pattern accompanied by an intermediate temporary stop, it is handled as follows according to the state of the warning flag. That is, when the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF), it is determined that the chance eyes (first to fourth chance eyes) are not formed by the effect symbols that are temporarily stopped in the middle. Further, when the notice flag is set (set to ON), the effect symbol that temporarily stops in the middle is set to match the schedule of the continuous effect. For example, when the symbol variation effect is to perform one re-variation after one intermediate temporary stop, the effect pattern P11 of the advance notice effect is selected, and the previous hold 3 is digested and executed. Is set to the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect so that the first chance is displayed at the time of the intermediate temporary stop.

When the CPU 220a performs the processing of S1140, the CPU 220a shifts to the processing of S1150 after performing the processing of setting the stop symbol (the symbol to be confirmed and displayed) of the effect symbol (S1145). Here, in the process of S1145 executed through the process of S1115 and the process of S1140, a specific embodiment of the "effect symbol for confirming and displaying the jackpot" is selected and set as the "big hit stop symbol", and the process of S1120 is performed. In the process of S1145 executed after the process of S1140, a specific mode of the "effect symbol for confirming the disengagement" and the like are selected and set as the "disengagement stop symbol".

However, also in S1145, the stop symbol to be determined is determined as follows according to the state of the notice flag. That is, when the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF), it is determined that the stop symbol does not constitute the chance eye (1st to 4th chance eyes). If the notice flag is set (set to ON), it is set to match the schedule of continuous production. For example, when the effect pattern P11 of the advance notice effect is selected and the previous hold 3 is digested and executed, the stop symbol is set so that the first chance is displayed.

In the process of S1150, a command (effect display detailed command) for designating the "effect pattern" determined in the process of S1140 and the "stop symbol of the effect symbol" determined in the process of S1145 is issued to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board). It is transmitted to 222) to start the variable display of the effect symbol (S1150). That is, the symbol variation effect on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is started. After that, in the process of S1405, when the CPU 220a determines that the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) has been received (S1405; YES), the CPU 220a outputs the received symbol stop command to the effect display control unit. It is transferred to 222A, the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 27 is stopped (S1410), and the symbol variation effect is ended.

c. Pending digestion processing (S1600)
In the hold digestion process (S1600), as shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives the symbol change start command (S1605; YES), the notice flag is set (set to ON). It is determined whether or not it has been done (S1610). Then, when the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S1610; NO), the process of setting the number of holds indicated by the hold display to "-1" and the advance corresponding to the random value for determination to be digested. The process of erasing the information indicating the result of the determination (first pre-judgment or the second pre-judgment) from the corresponding pre-judgment result information memory (221b, 222b) and storing the information in the lower storage area of the pre-judgment result information memory. The process of shifting the information related to the result of the pre-judgment to the upper storage area and the information stored in the lower storage area of the judgment random value information memory (not shown) (reach random value is specified). Information etc.) is shifted to the next higher storage area, and the hold number value stored in the corresponding hold number information memory (223b, 224b) is set to "-1" (S1690). The pending digestion process (S1600) is terminated.

Here, in the process of setting the number of holds indicated by the hold display of S1690 to "-1", the number of display units to be lit in the target hold display devices (first hold display device 25a, second hold display device 25b) is reduced. It is a process to do. That is, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the determination random value acquired by generating the first start winning, the highest-ranked one among the lights on the display units A1 to A4 of the first hold display device 25a. The hold display of the display unit is erased, and the hold display of the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit and displayed. Further, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the determination random number value acquired by generating the second start winning, the highest-ranked one among those lit in the display units B1 to B4 of the second hold display device 25b. The hold display of the display unit is erased, and the hold display of the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit and displayed. However, if the hold display other than the hold display to be erased is not made, only the process of erasing the hold display of the uppermost display unit is performed.

When the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1610; YES), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation effect is executed by digesting the previous hold immediately before the target hold (S1615). If it is negatively determined (S1615; NO), the process of S1690 is performed, and then the process at the time of pending digestion (S1600) is terminated. Further, in the case of the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold immediately before the target hold (S1615; YES), after performing the process of canceling the notice flag (setting to OFF) (S1630), S1690. Is performed, and the pending digestion process (S1600) is terminated.

d. Notice management process (S1700)
When the advance notice management process (S1700) is started, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 determines whether or not the advance notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1705). Then, when the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S1705; NO), the notice management process (S1700) is terminated as it is.

Further, when the warning flag is set (set to ON) (S1705; YES), it is determined whether or not the normal fluctuation state is continued (S1710), and when the normal fluctuation state is continued. (S1710; YES) ends the advance notice management process (S1700) as it is. On the other hand, when the normal fluctuation state is terminated (S1710; NO), the advance notice flag is released (set to OFF) (S1720), and then the advance notice management process (S1700) is terminated. That is, even if the advance notice effect is being continued, the advance notice effect ends when the normal fluctuation state ends.

(6) Effect of the Example According to the game machine 1, it is sufficient to set only the fixed stop as the stop mode of the special symbol in the main control unit 200A that controls the display of the special symbol (second identification information). It is possible to reliably perform game notification (for example, notification regarding a game result) without complicating the control performed by the control unit 200A. That is, since the effect display device 27 is displayed and controlled by the sub control unit 220A different from the main control unit 200, the sub control unit 220A performs temporary stop and fixed stop of the effect symbol according to the situation of the game. Or, it is possible to perform only a fixed stop.

In particular, in the "normal fluctuation state" in which it is desired to give a game notification (notification related to a hit / fail determination) over time, the notification can be reliably performed by using the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time. In addition, in the "high-probability first time-saving state" in which you want to perform a speedy game (a game in which the effect symbol is completed in a very short time and the stop display is also performed quickly), the stop mode in which only the fixed stop is performed as the effect symbol stop mode. Just select. In this way, depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, the stopping mode of the effect symbol can be a temporary stop and a fixed stop, or only a fixed stop can be performed, which can enhance the interest of the game. can.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the stop mode of the effect symbol is to perform temporary stop and fixed stop, the time for the effect symbol to be variablely displayed is longer than the time for the effect symbol to be fixed stop, and the effect symbol is set. When the stop mode of is only a fixed stop, the time for the effect symbol to be variablely displayed is shorter than the time for the effect symbol to be fixed and stopped. In other words, if it is desired to take time to notify the game (notification regarding the hit / fail judgment), the notification can be reliably performed by using the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time, and the game is speedy. If you want to perform the game, you can perform a speedy game by shortening the time during which the effect symbol is variable and displayed shorter than the time during which the effect symbol is fixed and stopped.

Further, in the first embodiment, since the advance notice effect can be executed at the time when the temporary stop is performed, a novel impression can be generated and the game entertainment can be enhanced. Further, since the advance notice effect can be executed by using the temporarily stopped effect symbol, a more effective advance notice effect can be executed. That is, since the effect symbol is a means for notifying the result of the game and the player is watching, when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, the advance notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect symbol. And, more effective notice production can be executed. Moreover, the temporarily stopped effect symbol and the effect symbol that has been fixedly stopped following the temporary stop are set as the same effect symbol (first identification information), and the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time are multiplied to be "the effect symbol is used." Since "notice effect" can be executed, even more effective advance notice effect can be executed.

In the first embodiment, a case where the effect symbol has a stop mode in which a temporary stop and a fixed stop are performed and a stop mode in which only the fixed stop is performed has been described, but as shown in the second embodiment described later. As the stop mode of the effect symbol, a stop mode in which a temporary stop and a fixed stop are performed for a predetermined time, and a temporary stop for a time shorter than the predetermined time (particularly, a time as close to "0" as possible compared to the predetermined time). The same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained even in a gaming machine having a stop mode in which a fixed stop is performed. Further, in Example 1, an embodiment in which the time of the intermediate temporary stop is fixed to "0.8 seconds" and the "time of the temporary stop before confirmation" is fixed to "0.3 seconds" has been illustrated, but will be described later. As shown in the third embodiment, various provisional stop times are set, and if the possibility of re-variation differs depending on the length of the provisional stop time, the game interest can be further enhanced.

Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, a temporary stop of "0.5 seconds" is performed in the symbol fluctuation effect in the normal fluctuation state, and then a fixed stop of "0.5 seconds" is performed. It is supposed to be. Further, as shown in FIG. 42, in the symbol variation effect of the first time saving state with high probability, a temporary stop of "0.1 seconds" is performed, and then a fixed stop of "0.5 seconds" is performed.

Here, the temporary stop time of "0.5 seconds" constitutes a specific example of the "second temporary stop time", and the temporary stop time of "0.1 seconds" constitutes a specific example of the "first temporary stop time". Configure. In Example 2, the temporary stop time may have other time in addition to the first temporary stop time and the second temporary stop time. Further, also in the second embodiment, the first time reduction state with a high probability that the average execution time of the symbol variation effect is "0.2 seconds" and the low probability that the average execution time of the symbol variation effect is "3.5 seconds". It has a first time-saving state, a normal fluctuation state constitutes a specific example of the "first state", a high-probability first time-saving state constitutes a specific example of the "second state", and a low-probability first. An embodiment in which the time saving state constitutes a specific example of the “third state” is illustrated. However, the average execution time of the symbol variation effect may be "0.2 seconds" (or "second state") regardless of whether the probability is high or low in the first time saving state.

Further, in the second embodiment, when the temporary stop time is the "second temporary stop time", the advance notice effect can be executed using this "second temporary stop time", and the temporary stop time is achieved. When is the "first temporary stop time", it is impossible to execute the advance notice effect using this "first temporary stop time". In other words, if the temporary stop time is so short that it is considered that the temporary stop is not performed (if it is too short to effectively perform the advance notice effect), the advance notice effect cannot be executed. .. As the advance notice effect, as in the first embodiment, a rehearsal effect using the chance eyes (first to fourth chance eyes) can be exemplified. Further, in the second embodiment, the advance notice effect is executed when the temporary stop is performed for a long time, so that the game entertainment can be enhanced.

According to the second embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. That is, in the second embodiment, there is a case (hereinafter referred to as case 1) in which the stop mode of the symbol variation effect is configured by a temporary stop of "0.5 seconds" and a fixed stop of "0.5 seconds", and a symbol variation effect. A case (hereinafter referred to as case 2) is provided in which the stop mode is composed of a temporary stop of "0.1 seconds" and a fixed stop of "0.5 seconds". Therefore, in the main control unit 200A that controls the display of the special symbol (second identification information), it is sufficient to set only the fixed stop as the stop mode of the special symbol, so that the control performed by the main control unit 200A is not complicated. In addition, it is possible to reliably perform game notification (for example, notification regarding game results).

That is, since the effect display device 27 is displayed and controlled by the sub control unit 220A different from the main control unit 200, the sub control unit 220A has a long temporary stop time (fixed stop) as a stop mode of the effect symbol according to the game situation. A second temporary stop time equal to the time) and a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time much shorter than the fixed stop time) are provided. In particular, in the "normal fluctuation state" in which it is desired to take time to perform game notification (notification regarding hit / fail determination), the provisional stop time can be set as the "second provisional stop time", and the notification can be reliably performed. .. In addition, in the "high-probability first time-saving state" where you want to perform a speedy game (a game in which the production symbol is completed in a very short time and the stop display is also performed quickly), the temporary stop time of the production symbol is set to "second temporary stop". By setting the "first temporary stop time" to be shorter than the "time", it is possible to enhance the interest in the game. It is desirable that the "first temporary stop time" is as close to "0" as possible (for example, 0.05 seconds or less) within the technically possible range.

Further, in the second embodiment, when the temporary stop time of the effect symbol is set as the second temporary stop time, the time for variable display of the effect symbol is made longer than the fixed stop time of the effect symbol, and the temporary stop time of the effect symbol is set. When is set as the first temporary stop time, it is desirable that the time during which the effect symbol is variablely displayed is shorter than the fixed stop time of the effect symbol. That is, if it is desired to take a long time to perform a game notification (notification regarding a hit / fail judgment), the notification can be reliably performed using the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time, and the game is speedy. If you want to perform the game, you can perform a speedy game by shortening the time during which the effect symbol is variable and displayed shorter than the time during which the effect symbol is fixed and stopped.

Further, also in the second embodiment, since the advance notice effect can be executed at the time when the temporary stop is performed, a novel impression can be generated and the game entertainment can be enhanced. Further, since the advance notice effect can be executed by using the temporarily stopped effect symbol, a more effective advance notice effect can be executed. That is, since the effect symbol is a means for notifying the result of the game and the player is watching, when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, the advance notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect symbol. And, more effective notice production can be executed. Moreover, the temporarily stopped effect symbol and the effect symbol that has been fixedly stopped following the temporary stop are set as the same effect symbol (first identification information), and the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time are multiplied to be "the effect symbol is used." Since "notice effect" can be executed, even more effective advance notice effect can be executed.

Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 43 (a) to 43 (c), the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variablely displayed. ), It has a first fluctuation time (5 seconds) and a second fluctuation time (120 seconds) longer than the first fluctuation time. Then, in these cases, as the variation mode of the effect symbol, there is a case where a fixed stop is performed after one temporary stop (in the case of a normal variable mode), and a case where a revariation is performed after an intermediate temporary stop and a fixed stop is performed after a temporary stop. (In the case of revariable mode).

If the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) is the first fluctuation time (for example, 5 seconds), the temporary stop time is set to "0.2 seconds", and the fluctuation time ( When the second fluctuation time (for example, 120 seconds) is set as the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop, the time of temporary stop is set to "3 seconds". Here, "0.2 seconds" as the temporary stop time constitutes a specific example of the first temporary stop time, and "3 seconds" as the temporary stop time is a specific example of the second temporary stop time. Construct an example. Then, when the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, the re-variation mode is selected with a high probability (80%), and the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time. And, usually, the variation mode is selected with a high probability (99.9%). However, when the first temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, only the normal variation mode is selected, and when the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, only the revariation mode is selected. May be selected.

Further, in the third embodiment, the advance notice effect can be executed when the temporary stop time is the second temporary stop time, and the advance notice effect is executed when the temporary stop time is the first temporary stop time. Make it impossible. As the advance notice effect, as in the first embodiment, a rehearsal effect using the chance eyes (first to fourth chance eyes) can be exemplified. Further, in the third embodiment, the advance notice effect is executed when the temporary stop is performed for a long time, so that the game entertainment can be enhanced.

According to the third embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. That is, in the second embodiment, there is a case (hereinafter referred to as case A) in which the stop mode of the symbol variation effect is configured by a temporary stop of "3 seconds" and a fixed stop of "0.5 seconds", and a stop of the symbol variation effect. A case (hereinafter referred to as case B) is provided in which the mode is composed of a temporary stop of "0.2 seconds" and a fixed stop of "0.5 seconds". Therefore, in the main control unit 200A that controls the display of the special symbol (second identification information), it is sufficient to set only the fixed stop as the stop mode of the special symbol, so that the control performed by the main control unit 200A is not complicated. In addition, it is possible to reliably perform game notification (for example, notification regarding game results).

That is, since the effect display device 27 is displayed and controlled by the sub control unit 220A different from the main control unit 200, the sub control unit 220A has a long temporary stop time as a stop mode of the effect symbol according to the game situation (No. 1). (2 Temporary stop time) and a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time) are provided. In particular, when a long temporary stop time (second temporary stop time) and a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time) are set and it is desired to give a game notification (notification regarding hit / fail judgment) over time. By setting a long temporary stop time (second temporary stop time), the notification can be reliably performed. Further, when it is desired to perform a speedy game (a game in which the identification information is completed in a very short time and the stop display is also performed quickly), a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time) may be set. As described above, according to the third embodiment, while the stop mode set by the main control unit 200A is only a fixed stop, the game can be enjoyed by selecting the length of the temporary stop time according to the game state of the game machine. Can be enhanced.

Further, if the fluctuation time is long (second fluctuation time) and a long temporary stop time (second temporary stop time) is set, the possibility of re-variation is high and the fluctuation time is short (first fluctuation time). When a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time) is set, the possibility of re-variation is reduced. Therefore, it is possible to arouse the expectation of the player and give a disappointment through the length of the temporary stop, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In particular, even if the temporarily stopped effect symbol is out of alignment, if the temporary stop is still continued even after the first temporary stop time has elapsed, the expectation regarding the change display again (start the change display again). Then, the expectation of the resurrection jackpot, which is to stop and display the jackpot symbol, will increase at once.

Further, also in the third embodiment, since the advance notice effect can be executed at the time when the temporary stop is performed, a novel impression can be generated and the game entertainment can be enhanced. Further, since the advance notice effect can be executed by using the temporarily stopped effect symbol, a more effective advance notice effect can be executed. That is, since the effect symbol is a means for notifying the result of the game and the player is watching, when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, the advance notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect symbol. And, more effective notice production can be executed. Moreover, the effect symbol that has been temporarily stopped and the effect symbol that has been fixedly stopped following the temporary stop are used as the effect symbol (same first identification information), and the time of the temporary stop and the time of the fixed stop are multiplied to "use the effect symbol." Since "notice effect" can be executed, even more effective advance notice effect can be executed.

In Example 3, when there is a high possibility of performing the variation display again, in addition to the case where the possibility of performing the variation display again is higher than the possibility of performing the variation display of the normal variation mode, the possibility of performing the variation display again is high. It is also possible to exemplify the case where the possibility of displaying the variation is “100%” and the possibility of displaying the variation of the normal variation mode is “0%”. In addition, when the possibility of performing the normal variation mode is high, in addition to the case where the possibility of performing the variation display of the normal variation mode is higher than the possibility of performing the variation display of the re-variation mode, the variation display of the normal variation mode is performed. It is also possible to exemplify the case where the possibility of performing the change is “100%” and the possibility of displaying the change of the re-variation mode is “0%”.

Further, in the third embodiment, if the fluctuation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variablely displayed is long, the temporary stop time is long, and when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variablely displayed, the fluctuation time is short. In addition to those showing a characteristic tendency for the temporary stop time to be shortened, those that do not show this characteristic tendency are also targeted. That is, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), when the fluctuation time of the effect symbol (special symbol) becomes the fourth fluctuation time (30 seconds), the temporary stop time becomes the fourth temporary stop time (1 second), and the effect symbol ( When the fluctuation time of the special symbol) becomes the third fluctuation time (10 seconds) shorter than the fourth fluctuation time, it includes the case where the temporary stop time becomes the third temporary stop time (2 seconds) longer than the fourth temporary stop time. I'm out. Those showing such an exceptional tendency may be included, but those showing an exceptional tendency may be excluded and only those showing a characteristic tendency may be included. That is, in all cases, if the fluctuation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variablely displayed is long, the temporary stop time becomes long, and when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variablely displayed, the fluctuation time is long. It may be possible to show a characteristic tendency that the temporary stop time becomes long and the temporary stop time becomes short when the fluctuation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variablely displayed.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is limited to the written wording for specifying the present invention within the scope of claims as long as it does not deviate from the scope of the present invention. However, it extends to the extent that those skilled in the art can be easily replaced from them, and improvements based on the knowledge normally possessed by those skilled in the art can be added as appropriate.

That is, in each embodiment, the embodiment in which the effect display device is composed of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27M is illustrated, but the modification 1 (not shown) in which the effect display device is configured by the dot matrix display device and the like. , Modification 2 configured by the liquid crystal display device can also be exemplified. In this modification 2, the central device 20 includes an effect display device 27 and a frame member 21 surrounding the outer edge thereof, as shown in FIG. 44 (a). The central device 20 is provided with a display window 21e (a substantially rectangular display window 21e in front view) for making the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 visible from the front of the gaming machine 1.

The effect display device 27 of the modification 2 is also display-controlled by the sub control board 220, and the symbol variation effect is executed according to the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in the information display device 60. Further, the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 has substantially the entire display area, and a pattern (background pattern) indicating a background, a background color (ground color of the screen such as white, blue, red, etc.) and the like are displayed in this display area. It can be displayed. Then, an effect symbol display area 27b for displaying three (three digits) effect symbols in a state of being superimposed on the front surface of the background symbol and the background color is provided on the display screen 27a.

A first reserved display area 27D and a second reserved display area 27E are provided on the edge side of the display screen 27a. Of these, in the first hold display area 27D, the number of acquired information (first hold number) regarding the "first special symbol" generated based on the entry into the first start port 17a is "4" as the upper limit. In the second hold display area 27E, the maximum number of acquired information (second hold number) regarding the "second special symbol" generated based on the entry into the second start port 17b is "4". Is displayed as.

Also in the second modification, the CPU 220a uses a command newly generated based on the display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A and a display control command as it is transmitted from the main control unit 200A as a symbol control command for effect display control. It is transmitted to the unit 222A. Further, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the effect display control board 222 includes a CPU 222a, a control ROM 222b, a control RAM 222c, a VDP (video display processor) 222d, a work RAM 222e, and a display ROM (character ROM). ) 222g and a video RAM 222h are mounted. Further, the effect display device 27 is electrically connected to the VDP222d.

The CPU 222a receives various display control signals (commands) transmitted from the sub control board 220, and analyzes the received signals (commands) according to the program stored in the control ROM 222b. Then, the CPU222a transmits the analysis result to the VDP222d. The control ROM 222b is provided with various image display control programs according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the control RAM 222c is provided with a storage area, a working area, and the like for temporarily storing various data. ing. Further, the display ROM 222g stores data related to the display of various effect symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (data of effect symbols that are variablely displayed, etc.). Further, the VDP222d reads the data stored in the effect display ROM 222g based on the above-mentioned "analysis result" by the CPU 222a, generates image data in the work RAM 222e based on the read data, and temporarily stores the image data in the video RAM 222h. Let me. After that, the image data stored in the video RAM 222h is loaded on the signal (RGB image signal) from the transmission unit 222k and transmitted to the effect display device 27.

In the gaming machine of the second modification, the effect symbol display area 27b of various aspects can be made to appear on the display screen 27a at the time of the symbol variation effect. That is, the effect symbol display area 27b can be made to appear in various sizes at various positions (substantially the entire area, substantially the center, near the edge, etc.) of the display screen 27a. A mode in which three production symbols are arranged in the horizontal direction) will be described as an example. That is, the effect symbol display area 27b according to this specific aspect is the left circulation display area 27S for cyclically displaying the effect symbol (left effect symbol) located on the left side and the effect symbol (middle effect symbol) located in the center. It is composed of a middle circulation display area 27T for performing circulation display and a right circulation display area 27U for performing circulation display of the effect symbol (right effect symbol) located on the right side.

In any of the left circulation display area 27S, the middle circulation display area 27T, and the right circulation display area 27U, when the effect symbol starts to change, the effect symbol is "circulated display (scroll change display)" at high speed. It is difficult or impossible to recognize the produced design. Then, at the timing when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, the effect symbol swings and fluctuates in the stop display areas LH, CH, and RH, and the effect symbol can be recognized. Here, "sway fluctuation" shows a specific example of "temporary stop", and the effect symbol is recognizable so that the target effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) can be recognized. Refers to the state in which the image is finely moved without being displayed in a circular manner (scrolling fluctuation display).

FIG. 45 shows a case in which the occurrence of "normal deviation" is notified by the fixed stop of the effect symbol in the normal fluctuation state. When this symbol variation effect is started, the effect symbol display area 27b appears on the display screen 27a, and the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol,) are displayed in the left circulation display area 27S, the middle circulation display area 27T, and the right circulation display area 27U. The cyclic display (scroll fluctuation display) of the right effect symbol) is executed (h1). Then, when the timing for shaking and fluctuating the "left effect symbol" arrives, the "left effect symbol" is shaken and fluctuated in the stop display area LH (h2). As a result, the "left effect symbol" is displayed in a state of fine movement so as to be recognizable in the stop display area LH.

Then, when the timing to shake and fluctuate the "right effect symbol" arrives, the "right effect symbol" showing an arithmetic number different from the previously fluctuating "left effect symbol" is shaken and fluctuated in the stop display area RH. Let (h3). As a result, the "right effect symbol" is displayed in a slightly moved state so that it can be recognized in the stop display area LH. After that, when the timing to shake and fluctuate the "middle effect symbol" comes, the "middle effect symbol" showing an arithmetic number different from the "left effect symbol" and "right effect symbol" that fluctuate earlier is stopped and displayed. It sways and fluctuates in the region LH (h4). As a result, the "medium effect symbol" is displayed in a state of fine movement so that it can be recognized in the stop display area CH.

Due to the fluctuation of the "middle effect symbol", the "left effect symbol", the "middle effect symbol" and the "right effect symbol" are all slightly moved so as to be recognizable (sway fluctuation state). Temporary stop of the symbol is started. At this time, the notice character Z appears on the display screen 27a. In this way, the advance notice effect executed at the time of temporary stop may be executed by the advance notice character Z or the like.

It is shown that this temporary stop may cause the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) to be fixedly stopped in a stop mode (combination) that indicates the occurrence of "normal deviation". Then, when the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern determined at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol elapses, the effect symbol indicating the normal deviation is fixedly stopped (h5).

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are used as "rental balls" and "prize balls", and various winning openings (first start) provided on the game board are used. A game in which a player is given a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the entry of the game ball into the mouth, the second starting mouth, the large winning opening, etc.). Although an example in which the present invention is applied to the machine 1 has been described, the present invention may also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that gives a game benefit (game value) in a form different from the “payment of prize balls”. can. As such a type of gaming machine, when a gaming ball enters various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of gaming value) corresponding to the entry is generated by the main control unit or payout. By storing in the RAM of the control unit, a gaming machine that imparts a game benefit (game value) to the player can be exemplified, and in this case as well, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained.

As a type of gaming machine that converts game benefits (game value) into data and gives it to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, a gaming machine. An example is a gaming machine (so-called enclosed gaming machine) configured to return a gaming ball discharged to the back surface of a gaming board through various winning openings or out openings to the firing position and launch it. In this type of gaming machine (so-called enclosed gaming machine), for example, every time a game ball enters a winning opening, data indicating, for example, a prize ball amount determined for each winning opening is stored. Thereby, the game value as a result of the game can be given to the player.

In each embodiment, when the first special symbol (identification information) or the second special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol (specific mode), the jackpot game (specific game) is started as it is. However, when the first special symbol (identification information) or the second special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol (specific mode) and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the jackpot game (specific game) starts. It may be the embodiment to be performed. For example, a gaming machine that starts a jackpot game by passing a game ball through a start gate provided in the gaming area after the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol can be exemplified. In other words, "the specific game can be executed based on the identification information being displayed in the specific mode" means that "the execution condition (start condition) of the specific game is determined only by displaying the identification information in the specific mode". Those that "satisfy" and those that "the execution condition (start condition) of the specific game is satisfied when the identification information is displayed in a specific mode and other conditions are satisfied" are included.

The present invention can be used in fields such as manufacturing and selling gaming machines.

1; Pachinko machine (ball game machine),
27; Production display device (first identification information display means),
60; Information display device (second identification information display means),
200; Main control unit,
220; Sub-control unit,
222; Production display control unit 222A.

Claims (1)

Detection means to detect the game ball,
The first identification information display means for varyingly displaying the first identification information based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means and displaying the stop in a predetermined stop mode.
Equipped with
As the stop mode of the first identification information, there is a stop mode in which a temporary stop and a definite stop are performed.
The temporary stop time has at least a first temporary stop time and a second temporary stop time, and the first temporary stop time is shorter than the second temporary stop time.
As a state relating to the ease of entering the ball into the predetermined start port, there are a non-ball entry easy state and a ball entry easy state in which the ball is easier to enter the predetermined start port than the non-ball entry easy state.
As the gaming state, at least, the first state in which the ball is easy to enter and the average time of the fluctuation time of the first identification information is a predetermined time, and the first state in which the ball is easy to enter and the fluctuation time of the first identification information is With a second state, the average time of which is shorter than the predetermined time.
When the gaming state is the first state, the second temporary stop time can be set as the temporary stop time, and the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time. , It is configured so that a predetermined advance notice effect using the temporarily stopped first identification information can be executed.
When the gaming state is the second state, the first temporary stop time as the temporary stop time can be set.
The variation time of the first identification information has at least a first variation time and a second variation time shorter than the first variation time, and in the variation display of the first identification information of the first variation time. The temporary stop time in the variable display of the first identification information of the second variable time can be longer than the temporary stop time .
In a predetermined situation where the first identification information is temporarily stopped and the predetermined advance notice effect using the first identification information is not executed, a specific advance notice effect using specific information different from the first identification information is used. Is configured to be executable and
The specific advance notice effect using the specific information is executed in the first period, which is the period before the temporary stop of the first identification information and the period in which the first identification information is variablely displayed. However, it is feasible in the second period, which is the period during which the first identification information is temporarily stopped, the period after the first identification information is temporarily stopped, and the first identification information is the above. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured not to be executed in the third period, which is a fixed stop period .

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