JP6577519B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started by variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured such that a specific effect can be executed when a combination including a special display different from the identification information is stopped and displayed. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes that a pseudo-ream is executed when a combination including “NEXT” different from a normal effect design is displayed temporarily.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-134027 (paragraphs 0107, 0473, FIG. 52)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is no disclosure about suggesting in advance whether or not a combination including a special display is stopped and displayed, and a combination including a special display is stopped and displayed. It is not possible to raise the sense of expectation.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the expectation that a combination including a special display is stopped and displayed.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of variably displaying identification information (for example, production symbol), and has at least one special display (for example, special symbol) different from the identification information. When the combination including the two is stopped and displayed, the effect execution means (for example, steps S801 to S803 in the effect control microcomputer 100 are executed to execute the specified effect (for example, pseudo-ream, super reach effect). In a variable display that stops display of a combination including at least one special display) and a variable display that displays a combination of at least one special display in the variable display area of the identification information. Viewing possible Viewing means special display (e.g., executes step S8004 in effect control microcomputer 100 Combination and minutes), with a demonstration execution means, when the first special display is stopped and displayed at least one comprising a combination is capable of executing a first specific effect, comprising at least one second special display When the display is stopped, the second specific effect can be executed, the predetermined effect can be executed before the special display is displayed, and the combination includes at least one first special display depending on the effect mode of the predetermined effect It is possible to suggest whether to stop display or stop the combination including at least one second special display, and the display means starts the variable display even in the variable display that does not stop the combination including the special display. In this case, the special display can be displayed in the variable display area of the identification information . According to such a configuration, it can be suggested that the combination including the special display is stopped and displayed, so that the expectation that the combination including the special display is stopped and displayed can be enhanced.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the effect execution means includes at least one special display (for example, a white star symbol and a black star symbol as a special symbol) from among a plurality of types of special displays. The combination is stopped and displayed, and a different kind of specific effect is executed depending on which combination including the special display is stopped (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has a special effect as shown in FIG. (When the star symbol is displayed in advance and temporarily stopped as a symbol, a pseudo-ream is executed. When the black star symbol is displayed as a special symbol in advance and temporarily stopped, a super reach effect is executed.) It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of special display that is stopped and displayed.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the suggestion display means displays the display indicating the special display by displaying the identification information in a manner of shielding the display with the display indicating the special display when starting the variable display. The presentation control microcomputer 100 may be configured to display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (3) and 9 (3), a special symbol is superimposed on the current rendering symbol). According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily show that the special display is added to the display to be stopped.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the suggestion display means may change the variable information area of the identification information when starting the variable display even in the variable display in which the combination including the special display is not stopped. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 can execute a special symbol display in advance by executing step S503). Also good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the appearance frequency of a display suggesting a special display.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the degree of expectation varies depending on the number of displays suggesting the special display displayed when the variable display is started (for example, FIG. 7A). As shown in (B), as the number of special symbols to be displayed in advance increases, a combination of symbols including special symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed during the variation display of the effect symbols. The degree of expectation (reliability) for developing into a high level may be high). With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the number of displays suggesting special displays.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of circuit configurations of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a special symbol determination table and a special symbol prior display determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production | presentation aspect in the case of displaying a special symbol temporarily stop. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production | presentation aspect in the case of displaying a special symbol temporarily stop.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. In addition, a push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation act on the push button 120 is provided in the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. In this embodiment, in the symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, when the effect symbols are stopped and displayed, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower rows, respectively. (Thus, three effect symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol display area). Therefore, in this embodiment, there are five winning lines on which a jackpot symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are aligned with the same symbol) can be formed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is formed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as identification information is provided. A second special symbol display (second variable display section) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is also provided on the right of the special symbol display 8a. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 14 (or is difficult to win). Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol hold memory display 18a and the second special symbol hold memory display 18b increase the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Each time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8g is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an area (total pending storage display unit) 18c for displaying the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It has been. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit is achieved, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball becomes easy to start winning (that is, the special symbol display 8a). , 8b and the display state of the display device 9 are changed to the high base state which is controlled so that the variable display execution condition is easily established (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the short time state). In the embodiment, when it is controlled to the probability variation state, it is controlled to the high probability / high base state). In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560. Then, display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the effect symbol is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and in response to a capture signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31, An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined effect period (for example, a change period of the effect symbol).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. The production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101), when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the main process is started, after various initialization processes and setting processes are executed, Control is performed so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). Then, each time a timer interrupt is applied, the effect control CPU 101 executes, for example, a command analysis process for analyzing a command received from the game control microcomputer 560 and an effect control process.

  In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101), for example, sends a variation pattern command (production control command for designating a variation pattern of the production symbol) from the game control microcomputer 560. When received, the received variation pattern command is stored in the variation pattern command storage area provided in the RAM. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control receives a display result designation command (effect control command for designating whether or not it is a big hit or a big hit type) from the game control microcomputer 560, the display result designation command stored in the RAM is stored. The received display result specifying command is stored in the area.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001).

  In step S8001, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal jackpot”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even symbols as the stop symbols. . Further, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols.

  Further, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”, the effect control CPU 101 uses the small hit / suddenly probable big hit symbol (for example, “135” as the stop symbol). ”Etc.) is determined. In the case of “out of”, a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. In addition, in the case of accompanied by pseudo-ream, a combination of effect symbols for pseudo-ream chances to be temporarily stopped is also determined.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that is reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being probabilistic (an odd symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a special symbol setting process for setting a special symbol in the variation display of the effect symbol (step S8002). In this embodiment, the variable display is performed using the effect symbols having the symbol arrangement of “1” to “9” in the normal effect symbol variable display, but the pseudo-ream and super reach effects are executed. In some cases, the variable display may be executed using an effect symbol obtained by adding a special symbol (in this example, a white star symbol or a black star symbol) to “1” to “9”. Then, when the change display of the effect design including the special symbol is executed, the combination of the temporary stop symbol including the special symbol is temporarily displayed and then replaced by the pseudo-continuous chance or the reach symbol. It develops into re-variation and super reach production.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the effect symbol including the special symbol is executed, a prior display for displaying the special symbol is executed instead of the effect symbol currently displayed at the start of the variation. . In this embodiment, as will be described later, there is a case where it is decided to perform a prior display (gase prior display) even when a variation display of a production symbol with a special symbol is not performed. .

  Even if it is decided to execute the variable display of the effect symbol with the special symbol added in the special symbol setting process in step S8002 and to perform the special symbol pre-display or to execute the pre-display of the gas If this is the case (Y in step S8003), the CPU 101 for effect control performs control to pre-display the special symbol by superimposing the special symbol on the effect symbol currently displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8004).

  In this embodiment, the special symbol is displayed in a temporary stop display when the special symbol is added to the three symbols in the left middle right, and the special symbol is temporarily displayed. In this example, the change display of the effect design with the special symbol added is executed in the left and right symbol display areas), and the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in one symbol display area (in this example, the left symbol display area). There may be a case where the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed while the effect symbol variation display including the special symbol is executed only in the symbol display area). In step S8004, when special symbols are temporarily stopped in three symbol display areas or when it is decided to display in advance, special symbols are superimposed on all three effect symbols and two symbol display areas are displayed. If the special symbol is displayed in a temporary stop mode or if it is decided to display it in advance, the special symbol is superimposed on the two effect symbols (left and right in this example), and only in one symbol display area. When the special symbol is displayed in a temporarily stopped state or when it is decided to display it in advance, the special symbol is superimposed on one effect symbol (left in this example).

  Next, when it is determined that the variation display using the variation pattern and the special symbol is executed, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the special symbol (step S8005).

  In step S8005, for example, if the variable display using the special symbol is not performed in any of the left middle right symbol display areas, any one of the left middle right symbol display areas is normally “1” to “9”. A process table set to perform variable display is selected using the symbol arrangement of the production symbols. Also, for example, when performing variable display using a special symbol only in one symbol display area (in this example, the left symbol display area), only the left symbol display area is specially designated as “1” to “9”. A process table that is set to perform variable display using a symbol pattern of a normal effect symbol of “1” to “9” in the middle and right symbol display areas using a symbol array of effect symbols with symbols added. select. Also, for example, when performing variable display using special symbols only in two symbol display areas (in this example, the left and right symbol display areas), only the left and right symbol display areas “1” to “ A process that is set to perform a variable display using a symbol pattern of a direct effect symbol of “1” to “9” in the middle symbol display area, using a symbol pattern of the effect symbol to which “9” is added a special symbol. Select a table. Also, for example, in the case where variable display using special symbols is performed in all three symbol display areas, the effect symbols obtained by adding special symbols to “1” to “9” in all symbol display areas in the middle left and right. A process table that is set to perform variable display using a symbol array is selected.

  However, in the case of using a symbol array of effect symbols with a special symbol added, for example, when a pseudo-ream is performed and the pseudo-ream chance “223” is temporarily displayed, the symbols “2” and “3” are displayed. If a special symbol is placed before the display, and the variable display is executed, then the player recognizes that when the special symbol is temporarily stopped, it will be a pseudo-continuous chance from the context of the symbol arrangement. This may cause the effects of special symbols to decline. Therefore, in this embodiment, when using the design pattern of the effect design to which the special design is added, for example, a fixed design array in which the special design is uniformly arranged between “9” and “1” is used. By executing the variable display, it is made impossible to recognize that the special symbol becomes a quasi-continuous chance or reach from the context of the symbol arrangement when the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. In this case, after a combination of symbols including special symbols is displayed temporarily, the pseudo-continuous chance (for example, “223”) or reach (for example, “767”) is replaced and displayed for temporary stop. Control is sufficient.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8005 (step S8006).

  The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8007). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8008).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8009).

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the special symbol setting process (step S8002). In the special symbol setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 includes a pseudo-ream or super reach effect (step S501).

  If the variation pattern includes a pseudo-ream or super-reach effect (Y in step S501), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a special symbol is temporarily stopped and the number of special symbols to be temporarily stopped. Using the determination table, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine the presence / absence of temporary stop display of special symbols and the number of special symbols to be temporarily stopped (step S502).

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the special symbol determination table. As shown in FIG. 7A, in the special symbol determination table, there is no special symbol temporary stop display, the left star symbol is temporarily stopped, the left middle symbol is temporarily stopped, The left middle right all black stars are temporarily stopped, the left only black stars are temporarily stopped, the left middle only black stars are temporarily stopped, and the left middle right all black stars are black. A judgment value is assigned to each temporary stop display.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, in this embodiment, there are two types of special symbols, a white star symbol and a black star symbol. In some cases, a star symbol may be displayed as a temporary stop, and when a super reach effect is executed, a black star symbol may be displayed as a temporary stop. Note that both the pseudo-ream and the super reach effect may be executed during the variable display. However, in this embodiment, when both the pseudo ream and the super reach effect are executed, the pseudo-ream effect is executed. The white star symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed with priority. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and for example, it may be configured to temporarily stop display of a black star pattern giving priority to super reach production, or a white star symbol and a black star symbol. Both may be configured to be able to display a temporary stop.

  In this embodiment, the case where the type of special symbol and the effect to be executed correspond one-to-one is shown. However, the same type of special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed without being limited to such a mode. Even if it is a case, you may comprise so that a multiple types of effect may be performed. For example, even if the same white star symbol is displayed temporarily, even if a pseudo-ream is executed, a reach effect (may be a super reach effect) may be executed. Good. In addition, for example, even when the same black star pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed, a reach effect (may be a super reach effect) is executed and an effect effect (a movable member such as an effect effector is operated). It may be configured so that there is a case where a production) is executed. As such, the same kind of special symbols may be configured to have a plurality of meanings.

  In this embodiment, if it is determined in step S502 that the special symbol is to be temporarily stopped, the special symbol is displayed in advance at the start of the variation. In this embodiment, when it is decided to display all the middle left and right special symbols temporarily, all the middle left and right special symbols are displayed in advance at the start of variation, and only two special symbols left and right are displayed. When it is decided to display the temporary stop, only the left and right special symbols are displayed in advance at the start of the change, and when it is decided to display only the left one special symbol, It is assumed that only one symbol on the left is displayed in advance at the start of the change. In addition, if it is decided to temporarily stop displaying a white star symbol, the white star symbol will be displayed in advance at the start of fluctuation, and if it is decided to temporarily stop displaying a black star symbol, it will fluctuate. A black star pattern shall be pre-displayed at the start.

  Note that the number and type of special symbols to be temporarily displayed and the special symbols to be displayed in advance do not necessarily match. For example, when it is determined to display the special symbols temporarily, further display is performed in advance. The number and types of special symbols may be determined by a lottery process, and the number and types of special symbols to be temporarily displayed may be different from the number and types of special symbols to be displayed in advance.

  In addition, in this embodiment, a case where an empty star symbol is displayed as a temporary stop is always a pseudo-ream, and a black star symbol is displayed as a temporary stop, a super reach effect is always shown. It is not always necessary to have a one-to-one correspondence between the special symbol type and the production type. For example, even if a white star symbol is temporarily displayed, only a super reach production is executed at a low rate. Or, even if a black star symbol is temporarily displayed, a pseudo-ream may be executed at a low rate.

  If the variation pattern does not include both the pseudo-ream and the super reach production (N in step S501), the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not to display special symbols in advance (gase prior display) and the number of special symbols to be displayed in advance. Using a special symbol pre-display determination table for determining the number, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine whether or not to display special symbols in advance (gase pre-display) and the number of special symbols to be displayed in advance (step S503). ).

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the special symbol pre-display determination table. As shown in FIG. 7B, the special symbol pre-display determination table has no special symbol pre-display, the left star symbol is pre-displayed, and the left middle star symbol is pre-displayed. Pre-displayed with a star pattern with all white in the middle right, pre-displayed with a star pattern with black only on the left, pre-display with a black star pattern with only the left middle, and pre-display with a star pattern with all black on the left middle right Each is assigned a decision value.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in this embodiment, when a special symbol is displayed in advance at the start of variation, a combination of symbols including the special symbol is subsequently displayed during the variation display of the effect symbol. The judgment value is assigned so that the degree of expectation (reliability) for the temporary stop display and the development of pseudo-ream and super-reach production becomes high. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in this embodiment, there are only one special symbol displayed in advance, two cases, and all three cases. Yes, as the number of special symbols that are displayed in advance increases, the degree of expectation that a combination of symbols including special symbols will be temporarily stopped and then developed into a pseudo-ream or super-reach effect during the change display of the effect Determination values are assigned so that (reliability) is high.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when only one special symbol is displayed in advance or temporarily stopped, a special symbol is displayed in the left symbol display area. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when only one special symbol is displayed in advance or temporarily stopped, a special symbol may be displayed in the middle symbol display area, or a special symbol may be displayed in the right symbol display area. It may be configured. In this case, in which symbol display area a special symbol is displayed may be determined by a lottery process based on a random number, or may be determined according to an expectation (reliability) that becomes a pseudo-ream or super reach production. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when only two special symbols are displayed in advance or temporarily stopped, special symbols are displayed in the left and right symbol display areas. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when only two special symbols are displayed in advance or temporarily stopped, special symbols are displayed in the left and middle symbol display areas, or special symbols are displayed in the middle and right symbol display areas. You may comprise so that there may be. In this case, in which symbol display area a special symbol is displayed may be determined by a lottery process based on a random number, or may be determined according to an expectation (reliability) that becomes a pseudo-ream or super reach production. May be.

  Thereafter, in the effect symbol variation processing (step S802), the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the effect use in accordance with the process table selected in step S8005. By executing the control of the speaker 27) as a part, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed.

  And, for example, if it is a variable display accompanied by a super reach effect and a temporary stop display of a special symbol is determined, when the execution timing of the super reach effect is reached, first, the number of special symbols determined in the special symbol setting process is selected. Temporarily stop display of the combination of symbols that includes it, and then change the combination of symbols including special symbols to reach the state where the reach eyes are temporarily stopped, and then display the variation of the effect design in the reduced display mode. Will be re-started to produce super-reach production.

  Also, for example, if it is a variable display with pseudo-ream and the temporary stop display of a special symbol is determined, at the temporary stop display timing, first of the symbols including the number of special symbols determined in the special symbol setting process Temporarily stop the combination, then change the combination of symbols including special symbols to pseudo-continuous chances so that the pseudo-continuous chances are temporarily stopped, and then display the variation display of the left, middle, and right production symbols again. Start and re-variate.

  In addition, when performing the fluctuation display with the pseudo-ream, the number of times of re-variation is not limited to one, and re-variation may be executed multiple times such as twice or three times. The temporary stop display of the special symbol is performed only at the timing of the first temporary stop display. Not only in such a mode, the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed again at the timing of the temporary stop display for the second and subsequent times, and the temporary stop display of the special symbol can be executed a plurality of times. May be. Moreover, you may comprise so that the number of special symbols may differ for every temporary stop display. In addition, when executing a variable display with both a pseudo-ream and a super reach effect, after executing a temporary change by displaying a white star symbol as a special symbol, Then, it may be configured to develop a super reach effect by temporarily displaying a black star symbol as a special symbol.

  In addition, as described above, when the special symbol temporary stop display can be executed a plurality of times during the variation display of the production symbol, for example, the special symbol is displayed in advance by re-displaying the special symbol at each start of re-variation. The display may be configured to be executable a plurality of times.

  Next, a description will be given of an effect mode in a case where a special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of the effect mode when the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Among these, FIG. 8 shows a specific example of an effect mode in a case where a special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a variable display with pseudo-ream. FIG. 9 shows a specific example of the effect mode in the case where the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display accompanied by the super reach effect. 8 and 9, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

  First, with reference to FIG. 8, a description will be given of an effect mode in the case where a special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a variable display with pseudo-continuations. As shown in FIG. 8 (1), it is assumed that, in the previous variation display, the variation display of the effect symbol has been finished in a state where the off symbol (in this example, “615”) is stopped and displayed. Next, when a new variable display is started, it is determined that the special symbol is temporarily stopped based on the variable display accompanied by the pseudo-ream. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), for example, in the effect display device 9, the effect display in such a manner that the currently displayed effect symbol is once engulfed by light is executed, and FIG. As shown in the drawing, an effect is performed in such a manner that the special symbol is superimposed on the current effect symbol and the special symbol is displayed in advance (see step S8004). The example shown in FIG. 8 shows a case where special symbols are displayed in advance or temporarily stopped in all three symbol display areas in the middle left and right. Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 8, since it is a variable display accompanied with a pseudo | simulation ream, the case where a white star symbol is displayed in advance as a special symbol, or a temporary stop display is shown.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (4), the variation display of the effect symbol is started using the symbol arrangement of the effect symbol to which the special symbol is added, and as shown in FIG. 8 (5), the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed. Executed. Next, at the timing of temporary stop display, as shown in FIG. 8 (6), first, a special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area, and then, as shown in FIG. 8 (7), the right symbol is displayed. The special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the display area, and as shown in FIG. 8 (8), the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (9), the left middle right special symbol is replaced with the pseudo consecutive chance (in this example, “223”), and the pseudo continuous chance is temporarily stopped and displayed. . After that, as shown in FIG. 8 (10), the variation display of the left middle right effect symbol is started again, and the re-variation is executed.

  It should be noted that the manner in which the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display with pseudo-continuations is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and various modes are conceivable. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (9), the display may be made so that the pseudo-continuation is continued by changing to a special symbol after the pseudo-ream chance is changed. Further, for example, a special symbol different from the special symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 8 (8) may be changed from halfway to a display for temporarily stopping display.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a description will be given of an effect mode in a case where a special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a variable display accompanied by a super reach effect. As shown in FIG. 9 (1), it is assumed that, in the previous variation display, the variation display of the effect symbol has been completed in a state where the off symbol (“615” in this example) is stopped and displayed. Next, when starting a new variable display, it is determined that the special symbol is temporarily stopped based on the variable display accompanied by the super reach effect. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9 (2), for example, in the effect display device 9, an effect display in such a manner that the currently displayed effect symbol is once engulfed by light is executed, and FIG. As shown in the drawing, an effect is performed in such a manner that the special symbol is superimposed on the current effect symbol and the special symbol is displayed in advance (see step S8004). In the example shown in FIG. 9, special symbols are displayed in advance or temporarily stopped in all three symbol display areas in the middle left and right. Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 9, since it is a variable display accompanied by a super reach effect, the case where a black star symbol is displayed in advance or temporarily stopped as a special symbol is shown.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (4), the variation display of the effect symbol is started using the symbol arrangement of the effect symbol to which the special symbol is added. As shown in FIG. 9 (5), the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed. Executed. Next, when it is time to execute the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 9 (6), first, a special symbol is temporarily displayed in the left symbol display area, and then, as shown in FIG. 9 (7), The special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the symbol display area, and as shown in FIG. 9 (8), the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (9), the left middle right special symbol is replaced with the reach eye (in this example, “767”), and the reach eye is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (10), for example, the left and right effect symbols are stopped and displayed, and the variation display of the effect symbol in the middle is resumed, and the display screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed at the upper right. The state is reduced and displayed at the end, and an effect that develops into a super reach effect when a character or the like appears on the effect display device 9 is executed.

  In the state where the reach of FIG. 9 (9) is temporarily stopped, for example, only the middle effect symbol (in this example, “6”) is temporarily stopped and the left and right effect symbols are displayed. (“7” in this example) may be in the state of the last stop display. Further, in FIG. 9 (9), for example, the middle symbol display area is not temporarily stopped and displayed, but the middle symbol display area is replaced with a state where the variable display is continued. You may do it.

  Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the case where the special symbols are displayed in advance and temporarily stopped in all the symbol display areas in the middle left and right is shown. For example, the number of special symbols is determined to be only two. In this case, special symbols are displayed in advance and temporarily stopped only in the left and right symbol display areas. If only one special symbol is determined, the special symbols are only displayed in the left symbol display area in advance. Display and temporary stop display are performed.

  Further, when the pre-display of the special symbol gusset is determined (see step S503), only the special symbol pre-display of FIGS. 8 (3) and 9 (3) is performed, and FIGS. 8) and the temporary stop display of the special symbols shown in FIGS. 9 (6) to (8) are not performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (2) and 9 (2), when the special symbol is displayed in advance, the effect display for the current effect symbol is executed. It may be suggested whether the special symbol is a white star symbol or a black star symbol (for example, it may be suggested by changing the display color of the effect display).

  Further, in this embodiment, a case where a special symbol is always superimposed and displayed after the effect display shown in FIGS. 8 (2) and 9 (2) is shown is not limited to such a mode. . For example, even if effect display is performed, a special symbol may not be superimposed and displayed (that is, so-called gas effect display may be performed).

  In the example shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the case where the variable display is started from the state where the previous variable display was stopped and displayed with the combination of the outlier symbols of “615” is shown. If the same combination of “615” as the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed even in the variable display, the player may misunderstand that the final stop symbol is suggested by the special symbol prior display. For this reason, in particular, when special symbols are displayed in advance, it is desirable to determine the final stop symbol of the newly displayed variable display by excluding the last stop symbol combination of the previous variable display. In this case, for example, the last stop symbol of the previous variation display is temporarily stored, and when the final stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined in the process of step S8001 of the effect symbol variation start process, the previous symbol once stored is stored. What is necessary is just to determine the final stop symbol of the production symbol by excluding the combination of the last stop symbol of the variable display (for example, if the determined final stop symbol is the same combination as the previous one, discard it) To determine the final stop symbol).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when a combination including at least one special display (in this example, special symbol) different from the identification information (in this example, production symbol) is stopped and displayed. In addition, a specific effect (in this example, a pseudo-ream, a super reach effect) can be executed. In addition, in the variable display in which a combination including at least one special display is stopped and displayed, when the variable display is started, the special display is displayed in the variable display area of the identification information (in this example, the symbol display area on the left middle right). A suggestion display can be displayed (in this example, a special symbol is displayed in advance at the start of fluctuation). Therefore, since it can be suggested that the combination including the special display is stopped and displayed, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the combination including the special display is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special display (in this example, the special symbol) is a white star symbol or a black star symbol is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a special display, a diamond-shaped or heart-shaped design, a character design, a design with a display color different from a normal design, or the like is displayed in some form. What is necessary is just to be able to recognize that the display is different from the normal effect design such as “9”.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the special symbol is displayed in advance at the start of the variation is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a special symbol is displayed in advance before a predetermined period (for example, 1 second or 2 seconds before) of starting the display of the effect symbol, or after a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 The special display may be displayed in advance after 2 seconds or after 2 seconds. As described above, in this embodiment, “when starting variable display” is not necessarily limited to the timing of starting variable display, but includes a period that can be recognized immediately before or after the start of variable display. is there.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the special symbol itself is pre-displayed as the display suggesting the special display is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, instead of pre-displaying the exact same symbol as the special symbol, the symbol is slightly different from the special symbol displayed temporarily, such as displaying a symbol with a different size or display color from the special symbol displayed temporarily. May be displayed in advance. As such, in this embodiment, the “display indicating a special display” may be the same display as the special display (in this example, a special symbol), or may be a display slightly different from the special display. Any display that suggests a special display in any form is acceptable.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the specific effect was a pseudo-ream and a super reach effect was shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when a notice effect or a battle effect is executed during the change display of the effect symbol, the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the notice effect or the battle effect is developed as a specific effect. Good.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, a combination including at least one special display (in this example, a white star symbol and a black star symbol as a special symbol) of any of a plurality of types of special displays. Depending on whether the combination including special display is stopped and displayed, different types of specific effects are executed (in this example, a white star symbol is displayed in advance and temporarily stopped as a special symbol) In the case of a pseudo-ream, a super-reach effect is executed when a black star symbol as a special symbol is displayed in advance and temporarily stopped). Therefore, attention can be paid to the type of special display that is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the display color (white and black) of the special symbol is changed as the type of the special display is shown. However, the embodiment is not limited to such a mode. For example, the shape of the special symbol may be different, for example, by providing a star symbol and a heart-shaped symbol, or the size of the special symbol may be different.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when variable display is started, a display that suggests special display is displayed by displaying the identification information in a manner that is shielded by a display that suggests special display (in this example, As shown in FIGS. 8 (3) and 9 (3), a special symbol is superimposed on the current effect symbol). Therefore, it can be easily understood that the special display is added to the display to be stopped.

  In addition, in this embodiment, by displaying the special symbol superimposed on the current production symbol, the case where the preliminary display is performed in such a manner that the special symbol is completely shielded and the production symbol is not visible at all is shown. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, although a special symbol is superimposed and displayed, it may be pre-displayed in such a way that a part of the effect symbol is not completely hidden, or the special symbol is displayed in a translucent state so that the effect symbol appears thin. It may be displayed in advance in such a manner. Further, for example, the current effect symbol may not be hidden at all, and a small special symbol may be displayed in advance by effect display around the effect symbol. Further, for example, the current effect symbol may be replaced with the special symbol and displayed in advance. In this way, the special symbol prior display may be in any form as long as it can indicate that the special symbol is temporarily stopped during the effect symbol variation display.

  Further, according to this embodiment, even in the variable display that does not stop the combination including the special display, when the variable display is started, the display indicating the special display can be displayed in the variable display area of the identification information. Yes (in this example, it is possible to execute special symbol display in advance). Therefore, the appearance frequency of a display suggesting a special display can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the case where the pre-display of the special symbol gusset is shown in the case of the variable display without the pseudo-ream and the super reach effect is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if it is a variable display with a pseudo-ream or super-reach effect, if it is decided not to perform a temporary stop display of a special symbol, the temporary stop display of a special symbol will be performed at the timing of executing the temporary stop display or super-reach effect. However, it may be configured so that special symbols may be pre-displayed at the start of fluctuation.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the degree of expectation varies depending on the number of displays that suggest the special display displayed when the variable display is started (in this example, FIGS. 7A and 7B). As shown in Fig. 3, as the number of special symbols displayed in advance increases, the combination of symbols including special symbols is then temporarily stopped and displayed in a pseudo-ream or super-reach production during the variation display of the production symbols. Expectation (reliability) is high. Therefore, it is possible to focus on the number of displays that suggest a special display.

  It should be noted that the configuration shown in this embodiment is such that, for example, a small symbol variation display is executed on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 or another liquid crystal display device corresponding to the variation display of the effect symbol. It is also possible to apply to the gaming machine configured as described above. When applied to a gaming machine that executes a small symbol variation display, for example, even if a special symbol is temporarily stopped in the production symbol variation display, the small symbol variation display is “1” to “9”. You may comprise so that a normal symbol may be displayed temporarily stop. Further, for example, a small symbol of a special symbol that is simplified from the effect symbol such as a low degree of decoration may be temporarily stopped and displayed. Furthermore, for example, even if a special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the small symbol may be continuously performed without displaying the temporary stop.

  In the above-described embodiment, the fluctuation time, the type of reach production, and the presence / absence of pseudo-continuity (the production in which one or more symbols are temporarily stopped and re-varied during one variable display). In order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the mode, an example of transmitting one change pattern command when starting change has been shown. However, the change pattern is controlled with two or more commands. The microcomputer 100 may be notified. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first command before reaching a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. . When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After transmitting the first command, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols, “1” to “9”, production symbols, and normal symbols are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and encloses a game medium such as a game ball to give a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine that is controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game is based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c Total holding memory display part 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of variable display of identification information,
An effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect when a combination including at least one special display different from the identification information is stopped and displayed;
The variable display stopping displaying a combination comprising at least one of said special display, at the start of the variable display, and a Viewing capable Viewing means the special display on the variable display area of the identification information,
The production execution means
When a combination including at least one first special display is stopped and displayed, the first specific effect can be executed,
When the combination including at least one second special display is stopped and displayed, the second specific effect can be executed,
It is possible to execute a predetermined effect before displaying the special display,
It is possible to suggest whether to stop and display a combination including at least one of the first special displays or to stop and display a combination including at least one of the second special displays, according to the aspect of the predetermined effect.
The display means is capable of displaying the special display in the variable display area of the identification information when starting the variable display even in the variable display that does not stop the combination including the special display. Machine.

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