JP2012135339A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the amusement of a game by effectively performing performance display during operation of a variation time shortening function.SOLUTION: A game machine for performing variation display and stop display of a symbol and variation time performance display in synchronization with the variation display of the symbol and performing shortened variation game of which symbol variation display time is shortened compared to a normal game, selects either one of first stop display time and second stop display time, which is longer than the first stop display time, as symbol stop display time; and performs stop display of the symbol until the selected stop display time passes; selects the first stop display time when the symbol is stop displayed in a win mode or when the symbol is stop displayed in a loss mode during the normal game, and the second stop display time when the symbol is stop displayed in the loss mode without performing a ready-to-win performance display while the shortened variation game is performed; and performs a predetermined stop time performance display while the stop display of the symbol is performed until the second stop display time passes.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine (a ball game machine) such as a pachinko gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, or a right-handed machine, or a combination type gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine).

  Many pachinko gaming machines are configured to execute a shortened variable game in which the variable time reduction function is activated after the end of the big hit game, and the special symbol variation time is shortened. The game tends to be monotonous because the symbol variation proceeds smoothly during execution of the shortened variation game.

  In addition, in the case of a pachinko machine, at the start of the variation display of the special symbol, it is notified that the reach effect is performed during the execution of the variation display, suggests the type of the reach effect, and the result of the variation display is It is known to perform various notice effects (notice effect display at the start of change) that suggests the possibility of hitting (so-called reliability) (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-312981 A

  By the way, when the change start notice effect display as described in Patent Document 1 is performed during the execution of the shortened change game, in addition to the occurrence frequency of the change start notice effect display, the change start notice is displayed. Even if the effect display occurs, the effect time (design variation time) is short, so the notice effect display at the start of the variation tends to be halfway. For this reason, there is a problem that the notice display effect at the start of change during execution of the shortened change game cannot be executed effectively.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above, the present invention has an object to effectively display effects during execution of a shortened variable game and improve the game entertainment.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
In the symbol display section, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. If the result of the determination is correct, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner. If the result of the determination is wrong, the symbol is stopped and displayed in an outlier manner. Design display control means;
Effect display control means for performing effect display at the time of synchronization synchronized with the display of variation of the symbol in the effect display unit;
Shortened variation game execution means for executing a shortened variation game in which the symbol variation display time required for the variation display of the symbol is shortened compared to a normal variation game;
Stop display time storage means for storing a first stop display time and a second stop display time longer than the first stop display time as the stop display time of the symbol,
Stop display time selection means for selecting either the first stop display time or the second stop display time when the symbol is stopped and displayed,
The stop display time selection means selects the first stop display time when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit mode or when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the off mode during the normal game. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in the disengagement mode without the reach effect display in the variation effect display performed in synchronization with the symbol variation display during execution of the shortened variation game, 2 Select the stop display time,
The symbol display control means performs stop display of the symbol until the stop display time selected by the stop display time selection means elapses,
The effect display control means performs a predetermined stop-time effect display on the effect display unit while the symbol display control means is performing the stop display of the symbol until the second stop display time elapses. It is characterized by.

  When a symbol is stopped and displayed in an out-of-play state without a reach effect display during execution of a shortened variable game, the symbol variation display is completed in a short time, so that the symbol variation proceeds smoothly. Under these circumstances, by setting a long symbol stop display time and executing the stop effect display during the symbol stop display, the smooth progress of the symbol variation is temporarily hindered, and the player feels uncomfortable. Can be given. Thereby, the width of the effect display during execution of the shortened variable game is widened, and the interest of the shortened variable game that tends to be monotonous can be enhanced.

  Note that the “effect display at the time of change” is performed using, for example, a change effect display in which an effect symbol such as a numeric symbol is variably displayed in synchronization with the symbol change display on the symbol display unit, or an effect symbol such as a numeric symbol. And a reach effect display that suggests information related to the symbol variation result (for example, whether or not a reach effect is performed or not).

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The effect display control means performs a change start notice display immediately after the start of the change display of the symbol in the change effect display in the normal change game, and also displays the stop effect display and the change start notice effect. The display is configured to perform a notice effect that suggests in advance information related to the result of the variable display of the symbol.

  As a result, during the execution of shortened variable games, the possibility of appearance is low, and it is difficult to produce an effective effect even if it appears. As a result, the game effect obtained by displaying the notice effect at the start of change can be sufficiently obtained even during the execution of the shortened change game.

  Note that “information related to the result of the symbol variation display” relates to information related to the result of the variation display determined by the end of the symbol variation display, and an effect display mode performed in the process of the symbol variation display progressing. Information. Specifically, information on the stop display mode (success mode or off mode) of symbols that have not yet been determined, information on presence / absence of reach effect display executed during the variation display of symbols, and the type of reach effect display Information related to Then, before a phenomenon corresponding to this type of information actually occurs, an effect display that suggests (notifies) that information to the player, a so-called “notice effect display” It can be illustrated as a form of “effect display that suggests related information in advance”.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The effect display control means performs the effect display at the time of change not including the notice effect display at the start of change in synchronization with the change display of the symbol performed following the execution of the effect display at the time of stop. Yes.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the contents of the stop-time effect display and the subsequent change-time effect display from overlapping. As a result, it is possible to provide a relevance between the stop-time effect display and the subsequent change-time effect display, and to make the stop-time effect display meaningful.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
Fluctuation information storage means for acquiring and storing the symbol fluctuation information used for the determination of success / failure based on the game ball entering the starting port;
Each time a game ball enters the start opening, prior to execution of the success / failure determination, a prior determination is made as to whether or not the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means is predetermined specific variation information. A pre-determination means for executing
The stop display time selection means is executing the shortened variation game, and the specific variation information is included in the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means when the stop display time is selected. The second stop display time is selected.

  Thereby, the effect display at the time of a stop can be performed as an effect display (for example, notice effect display) which leads to the symbol fluctuation after the next time.

  According to each configuration of the present invention described above, it is possible to effectively perform an effect display during execution of a shortened variable game, and to improve the game entertainment.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation display of effect symbols. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a deviation variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows a design change effect display process.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, a locking device 9, a game board 20, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. Further, the middle frame 3 is not clearly shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 4 and the like are arranged on the front side.

  The outer frame 2 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 3 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 3 is fitted inside the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. The middle frame 3 includes a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 4 are provided so as to overlap each other on the front side of the frame body part, and the upper plate part 5 and the lower plate part 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate part. Note that the game board 20 is detachably attached to the frame body portion (the middle frame 3). The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launcher unit.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 4 is made of plastic, and a circular opening 4a is formed in order to make the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 4a is attached to the back surface of the front frame 4. Lamps such as LEDs (not shown) are provided around the game board 20 in the front frame 4. These lamps are turned on / off or blinking according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate part 5 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The upper dish part 5 includes a dish outer edge part 5a, a discharge port 5b for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1, and a ball release button 5c for discharging the game balls of the upper dish part 5 to the lower dish part 6. It has. An effect button 5d, a ball lending button 5e, and the like are provided on the upper surface of the dish outer edge 5a.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 6 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate portion 6. An ashtray 7 is provided at the left end of the lower dish portion 6. At the right end of the lower plate part 6, a launching handle 8 is provided for a player to operate a launching device unit (not shown). The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  The locking device 9 is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3 and is used to lock the front frame 4 when it is closed.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 10a to 10d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 10 a to 10 d are composed of upper speakers 10 a and 10 b provided at the upper part of the gaming machine 1 and lower speakers 10 c and 10 d provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 1. Further, a prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) is mounted on the left side of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, the central device 24, the normal symbol operating gate 27, the big winning device 33, the starting port 28, the left winning ports 34 and 35, the right winning ports 36 and 37, the first decorative member 50, and the second decorative member. A gaming device such as 60 is arranged. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25 on the inner side (inner peripheral side). The effect display device 25 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area of the effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 is arranged in the approximate center of the game area 21 (game board 20), but the effect display device 25 is a liquid crystal display device having a size that occupies substantially the entire game area 21. And the liquid crystal display device may be arranged on the back side of the game board 20 (so-called “entire liquid crystal type”). In this case, it is preferable to use a game board 20 formed of a transparent plastic resin such as acrylic, and a liquid crystal display having a size that occupies substantially the entire game area 21 on the back side of such a transparent game board. By arranging the device (effect display device 25), the player can visually recognize the display content of the liquid crystal display device (effect display device 25) through the transparent game board.

  The big prize device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21, the first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the second decoration device 60 is arranged in the game area 21. It is arranged on the right side of the big winning device 33. The decoration devices 50 and 60 constitute a so-called side decoration. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of a game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The start port 28 is a first start port provided on the upper side, in which two entrance ports formed with a game ball receiving port for receiving a game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board 20 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. 28a and a second start port 28b provided on the lower side.

  The first start port 28a is configured as a “fixed start port” in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, and the game ball can be always entered. It has become. On the other hand, the second start port 28b is a so-called tulip type and has a pair of wing pieces on the left and right, and the upper end gap between the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction. With this opening and closing action, the second start port 28b is the size of the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces. It is configured as a “variable starter” in which changes. The second start port 28b is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening a pair of blade pieces, and in a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing a pair of blade pieces (incoming balls) Including an impossible closed state). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b, and the second start port 28b is a normal electric accessory. Function as. The opening and closing of the second start port 28b is controlled by the main control unit 200.

  Inside the start port 28, a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b and a pair of wing pieces are operated. And a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 4). When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is enlarged from the normal time, and the second start port 28b has a possibility of entering a game ball. It becomes an open state that becomes larger. On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). When the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b, a special symbol (to be described later) starts to be displayed. In the following description, the description that “the game ball enters the start port 28” means that the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b unless otherwise specified. means.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for operating the opening / closing plate 33b). 4), and an incoming ball detection switch 33s (see FIG. 4) for detecting an incoming game ball.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a combination of these LEDs constitutes a normal symbol display portion 51, a general symbol hold display portion 52, and a special symbol hold display portion 53. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a special symbol display unit 61 is configured by a combination of these LEDs.

  The normal symbol display part 51 is comprised from one LED, and a normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and after a predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol hits and stops display in the normal symbol display mode or the dismissed normal symbol display mode. Is done. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the preset normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of opening patterns of the second start port 28b are set. When the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b is not in operation (normal time), a short opening pattern in which a first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is set is set and opened. When the time extension function is activated, a long-time opening pattern in which a second opening time (for example, 5 seconds) longer than the first opening time is set is set. The open time extension function will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, a random number for determining normal symbol success / failure is prepared, and this random number for determining normal symbol determination is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and the second start port 28b. Is used to determine whether or not to operate a normal symbol (whether or not to make it open). A hit value is set in advance for the normal symbol success / failure determination random number, and it is determined that the normal symbol success / failure random number obtained at the timing when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 27 matches the win value. Is done. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be a win, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure random number does not match the winning value), the normal symbol stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. Is done.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the normal symbol hold number, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Along with the holding of the normal symbol, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is determined, the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol, the setting of the variation pattern of the normal symbol, the storage and storage of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. The special symbol display unit 61 is composed of seven LEDs, and special symbols are displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting the special symbol display section 61 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of stop display modes of the special symbol can be displayed by a combination of turning on and off the LEDs. And in the special symbol display part 61, the specific stop display mode is set as the big hit symbol (big hit symbol) among the stop display modes displayed by the combination of lighting and extinction of the seven LEDs. The stop display mode is set as an out symbol (out mode). Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off. The “special symbol” corresponds to the “symbol” of the present invention, and the “special symbol display unit 61” corresponds to the “symbol display unit” of the present invention.

  In the special symbol display unit 61, when the game ball enters the start port 28, the special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed. In this embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbols are set, and specifically, “probable variation jackpot symbol A”, “probability variation jackpot symbol B”, and “normal jackpot symbol” are set as described later.

  As the game ball enters the starting port 28, a special symbol random number is acquired and stored as a hold (special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. The special symbol random number includes a special symbol random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is used, a special symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol to be stopped, and a reach for determining whether or not a reach effect display is performed. A random number, a random number for determining whether or not to display a notice effect, and the like are included.

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The special symbol hold display section 53 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs.

  The number of game balls that have entered the start port 28 can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of special symbols held. The special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the start port 28 and is stored in a predetermined area (hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (special symbol success / failure). This corresponds to the number of random numbers for determination and random numbers for determining special symbols. In the present embodiment, the special symbol determination random number is acquired together with the special symbol determination random number as the game ball enters the first starting port 28a. Therefore, the special symbol hold number is a special symbol determination random number. It corresponds to the number of memories. The number of special symbol reservations is digested each time a special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, and decreases by one.

  The special symbol success / failure determination random number is set with a jackpot value for determination of success / failure, and the special symbol success / failure determination random number acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the start port 28 matches the jackpot value. A big hit is determined. The special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the special symbol starts the variable display. In the special symbol success / failure determination, if the special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the jackpot value (in the case of a jackpot), the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display unit 61 is determined to be the jackpot symbol (hit mode). . The jackpot symbol includes a probabilistic jackpot symbol and a normal jackpot symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit, the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is finally lost, and the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display unit 61 is determined to be an out symbol (outgoing manner). The

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start port 28 and a special symbol random number is reserved, whether or not the special symbol random number that is reserved generates a big hit game. (Pre-determining whether or not there is a hold) is performed in advance when the hold occurs. In the pre-determination process, when a game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b and a special symbol random number is put on hold, in other words, along with the game ball entering the start port 28 When the acquired special symbol success / failure random number is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200, the special symbol success / failure determination random number held prior to execution of the special symbol success / failure determination It is determined at the occurrence of the hold whether or not “Hold hold” that generates a big hit. Furthermore, in the pre-determination process, when the reserved special symbol success / failure determination random number is “off hold” that causes a loss, whether or not to perform reach effect display during the special symbol variation display based on the hold A determination is also made. The “special symbol random number” corresponds to the “symbol variation information” of the present invention.

  Each special symbol is configured to display a variation according to a predetermined variation pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect display or the notice effect display in the variation (effect content). Multiple types of variation patterns are associated with random values for determining the variation pattern. Are included in the variation pattern table. The special symbol variation pattern is selected by lottery from the variation pattern table when the special symbol success / failure determination is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started.

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and a variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is selected and used. These multiple variation pattern tables include a high probability shortening variation pattern table that is selected when the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are all activated (high probability shortening variation game), High probability normal variation pattern table, probability variation function, variation time selected when only probability variation function is activated (high probability normal variation game) among probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and open time extension function Low probability shortening variation pattern table, probability variation function, variation time selected when only the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function of the shortening function and the opening time extension function are operating (during low probability shortening variation game) The low probability normal variation pattern table selected when neither the shortening function nor the open time extension function is active (during low probability normal variation game) It is rare.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, a stop display time for determining the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is set. In this embodiment, two types of special symbol stop display times are provided. Specifically, the first stop display time (0.6 seconds in this embodiment), which is a normal stop display time, and the second stop display time (5 in this embodiment) set longer than the first stop display time. 10 seconds). The second stop display time is set to be longer than the special symbol variable display time (1 second in this embodiment) when the variable time reduction function is activated. As the second stop display time, a specific time may be selected from a plurality of types of times (for example, 5 seconds, 7 seconds, 10 seconds) by random lottery, or one type of time may be set in advance. Also good. The stop display time of these special symbols is stored in the ROM of the main control unit 200. For this reason, “ROM of main control unit 200” corresponds to “stop display time storage means” of the present invention.

  The first stop display time (0.6 seconds in this example) is a special symbol when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol (big hit variation) and when the variable time reduction function is not activated (during normal fluctuation game). When the stop symbol is displayed with the symbol out of place (out of the normal variation), the special effect is displayed after the reach effect is displayed when the variable time reduction function is activated (during short variation game), and the symbol is stopped with the symbol. (Reach fluctuation with shortening fluctuation). The second stop display time (5 to 10 seconds in this embodiment) is a case where the special symbol comes off and the stop symbol is displayed without the reach effect display when the variable time reduction function is activated (at the time of the short variable game) ( (Reach fluctuation without reach at shortening fluctuation).

  In this embodiment, the second stop display time is set when a predetermined stop display time extension condition is satisfied when the special symbol is stopped and displayed (variation display is terminated). That is, the first stop display time is set when the stop display time extension condition is not satisfied even when the change without reach is made during the operation of the change time reduction function (during reduced change game). The In the present embodiment, the stop display time extension condition is a special symbol variation display (special symbol success / failure determination) performed immediately after the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the stop display time set this time, that is, the next special symbol variation display ( This is established when the special symbol hold that is the target of the special symbol success / failure determination is a specific hold. The specific hold includes, for example, a hit hold that generates a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination, a super reach off hold that generates a super reach effect display described later, and the like. “Specific hold” corresponds to “specific variation information” of the present invention.

  Also, special symbol hold memory and hold digestion, special symbol success / failure determination, pre-determination process, determination of special symbol variation mode, special symbol stop symbol determination, special symbol stop display time setting, special symbol variable display The stop display is configured to be performed by the main control unit 200 described later. Therefore, the “main control unit 200” corresponds to the “hold storage unit”, “preliminary determination unit”, and “stop display time selection unit” of the present invention.

  Next, the big hit game which is a form of the special game (win game) will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit), the main control unit 200 as the jackpot game execution means is the player. The big hit game (special game) advantageous to the player is started. The jackpot game is started by setting the jackpot game flag to ON. The big hit game is to give a player a profit (prize ball) with respect to entering the game ball into the big prize opening 33a by operating the big prize device 33, in other words, by opening and closing the big prize opening 33a a plurality of times. It is. The jackpot game is realized by repeatedly executing a jackpot game process (S600) described later.

  During the big hit game (during special game), the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 for one pitch) according to the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 33a. Award balls). Specifically, the big winning opening / closing operation for continuously operating the big winning device 33 and switching the big winning opening 33a between the open state and the closed state is continuously performed a plurality of times by the start of the big hit game. With the start of the operation of the special winning device 33, the special winning opening 33a is opened. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined ending condition, when the opening time of the big winning opening 33a reaches a specified time (26 seconds in this embodiment) or the number of game balls that have entered the opened large winning opening 33a is a predetermined number (this implementation) In the example, it is possible to reach 10).

  In the case where one round game is performed from the start to the end of the open state of the big winning opening 33a, the big hit game is ended when a predetermined number of round games are performed. In the grand prize winning device 33, after the opening of the big prize winning opening 33a is completed, that is, after a predetermined interval time has elapsed since the big winning prize opening 33a is closed, the big winning prize opening 33a is again opened, and the next round game Starts. The opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning port 33a in which one round is from the start to the end of the big winning port 33a is repeated until a predetermined maximum number of continuous rounds (15 rounds in this embodiment) is completed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, a privilege game (so-called time-short game and probability variable game) in which the variable time shortening function, the open time extending function, and the probability varying function are activated is started. The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. Note that the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function start and stop simultaneously at the same time, and the short time game (shortened variable game) is performed by the operation of the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function. . In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”. The fluctuation time shortening function, the open time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are realized by the control of the main control unit 200. Therefore, the “main control unit 200” corresponds to the “shortened variable game execution means” of the present invention.

  If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the stop symbol of the special symbol is “ordinary big hit symbol”, after the big hit game ends, the variation time shortening function and the opening time of the second start port 28b are extended. The open time extension function starts to operate. The fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function may be performed together when the probability variation function is operated together or when the probability variation function is not operated together. Fluctuation time shortening function includes normal figure variation time shortening function to shorten the normal symbol variation display time and special symbol variation time shortening function to shorten the special symbol variation display time from the normal game. . By the operation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) to the second opening time (for example, 5 seconds). As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening extension function is not activated). The operation period of the opening time extension function and the fluctuation time reduction function after the end of the jackpot game triggered by the “normal jackpot symbol” is the number of times the special symbol changes until the next jackpot game starts or after the jackpot game ends. It is set until a predetermined number of times (100 in this embodiment) is reached. The operation period of the open time extension function or the like (the number of times the special symbol has changed) is set using a fluctuation shortening counter. In this embodiment, “100” is set in the fluctuation shortening counter, and the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol is variably displayed.

  If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the stop symbol of the special symbol is “probable big hit symbol A” (probable big hit symbol A or probable big hit symbol B), the probability variation function starts operating after the big hit game ends. Then, the probability change game is started. The probability variation game is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. In this probability variation game, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, that is, the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol is changed (improved). The probability variation function (special symbol probability variation means) is activated.

  While the probability variation function is in operation, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a jackpot is improved by increasing the jackpot value for the determination of success / failure. Specifically, a normal probability success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the number (type) of jackpot values is larger than the normal probability success / failure determination table are prepared. During normal games (when the probability variation function is inactive), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether or not, and during probability change games (when the probability variation function is in operation), a high probability determination table is used. Make a pass / fail decision. This probability change game continues until the next jackpot game is started.

  Also, in this embodiment, there are two types of “probability variation big hit symbol A” and “probability big hit symbol B” as “probability variation big hit symbol”, and when the special symbol stop symbol is “probable variation big hit symbol A”. After the big hit game ends, in addition to the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are activated. In this case, the operating period of the fluctuation time reduction function and the opening time extension function is until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after the big hit game reaches 10,000 times, and the next big hit game is actually started. It has been until. On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is “probability big hit symbol B”, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are not activated, and only the probability fluctuation function is activated until the next jackpot game is started. .

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, effect display is performed on the effect display device 25 along with the special symbol variation display (design variation game) performed using the special symbol display unit 61. The effect display associated with the symbol variation game includes a variation effect display that is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol and a stop effect display that is performed during the stop display of the special symbol. As the effect display at the time of variation, for example, a symbol variation effect display in which the effect symbol (numeric symbol) is variably displayed in conjunction with the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 61, or during the variation display of the effect symbol (numeric symbol) Reach effect display performed on the screen, information related to the change display result (design change result) of the special symbol (effect design) during the change display (whether or not the reach effect display is executed, the type of reach effect display executed, For example, whether or not to stop display in a manner, and the possibility of being stopped and displayed in a winning manner). The stop effect display includes a stop notice effect display that suggests information related to the change display result (symbol change result) of the next special symbol (effect symbol) that is performed after the stop display time has elapsed. There are a plurality of types of effect contents, and effect image data is stored in the ROM of the effect display control unit 280. The “effect display device 25” corresponds to the “effect display section” of the present invention. In addition, since various effect displays performed in the effect display device 25 are realized by the control of the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280, the “sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280” are “ This corresponds to “effect display control means”.

  Here, among the effect displays performed in the effect display device 25, a symbol variation effect display (a kind of variation effect display) will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 is provided with symbol display areas 25b to 25d in which effect symbols made up of numeric symbols are displayed. The effect symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 25b to 25d are displayed in conjunction with the special symbol variation display and stop display on the special symbol display unit 61. Moreover, the area | region except the symbol display areas 25b-25d among the display areas 25a of the production | presentation display apparatus 25 is a background display area on which various background symbols including a character, a figure, a symbol, a character, etc. are displayed. As described above, since the effect display device 25 is arranged in the center of the game board 20 (game area 21), the player usually displays the content displayed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 (particularly the effect symbol). It will play a game paying attention to.

  In the present embodiment, a three-digit number symbol consisting of “1” to “9” is used as the effect symbol, and the right symbol display area 25 b in which the right symbol is displayed in the display area 25 a of the effect display device 25, There are provided three symbol display areas including a middle symbol display area 25c for displaying a middle symbol and a left symbol display area 25d for displaying a left symbol. Each of the symbol display areas 25b to 25d has a symbol variation direction set in the direction substantially perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the display areas 25b to 25d, in this case, the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  The effect symbol starts to be displayed when the special symbol display unit 61 starts the variable symbol display, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as one of the symbols, the effect symbol is a symbol corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol. Is stopped and displayed. As a result, the result of the special symbol success / failure determination ("big hit" or "off") is notified by the effect symbol. In this embodiment, among the stop symbols of the production symbols, the combination of even symbols with the same three digits corresponds to the “ordinary jackpot symbol” with the special symbol, and the combination of odd symbols with the same three digits is the “probable big hit symbol with the special symbol. ", And a combination of symbols other than these corresponds to the special symbol" off symbol ".

  A variation effect display (symbol variation effect display, reach effect display, change start notice effect, etc.) performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol is transmitted from the main control unit 200 at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. It is configured to be performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260 based on the change start command (change pattern specifying command and stop information specifying command). That is, the setting of the effect content performed in the change time effect display and the execution of the change time effect display are performed by the sub-control unit 260. In addition, the production contents (production pattern) of the production display at the time of the fluctuation are produced based on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination and the type of the big bonus symbol of the special symbol determined when the result of the success / failure determination is the big hit. Set at the start of display.

  In addition, the stop effect display (stop notice effect display at stop) performed during the special symbol stop display time is a symbol stop command (stop display time designation command) transmitted from the main control unit 200 during the special symbol stop display. Based on this, the sub-control unit 260 is configured to perform the control. That is, the setting of the effect content performed in the stop effect display and the execution of the stop effect display are performed by the sub-control unit 260.

  FIG. 3 shows a variation display of the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 25 b to 25 d of the effect display device 25. FIG. 3A shows a state in which all three effect symbols are variably displayed (all symbol variations), and FIG. 3B shows a state in which one effect symbol out of the three effect symbols is stopped (first display). 3 (c) shows a state in which two effect symbols out of the three effect symbols are stopped and displayed (second stop), and FIG. 3 (d) shows that all the three effect symbols are stopped and displayed. The state (all symbols stopped) is shown. As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol in the left symbol display area 25b, the right symbol in the right symbol display area 25c, and the middle symbol in the middle symbol display area 25d.

  In the present embodiment, reach effect display using effect symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 25b to 25d of the effect display device 25 is performed. Reach effect display means that during the effect symbol variation display, the effect symbols other than the effect symbols that will be the final stop symbols are stopped in a state that matches the combination of jackpot symbols (for example, “7/7/7”). As in the state (state in which the symbols constituting the jackpot symbol are stopped and displayed), this refers to the effect display that is performed in a state where the possibility of jackpot is continuing before all the effect symbols are stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3C, the left symbol in the left symbol display area 25b and the right symbol in the right symbol display area 25d stop at the same symbol, and the middle symbol display area 25c, which is the final stop symbol. The state in which the middle symbols are variably displayed is the reach state, and various effect displays performed while maintaining this state are reach effect displays. When the reach effect display using the effect symbol is determined to perform the reach effect display when the special symbol win / fail determination is a hit determination (win reach) and when the special symbol win / fail determination is a come-off determination ( Off-going). In this embodiment, in addition to the normal reach effect display, a super reach effect display is also performed. The super reach effect display has a lower appearance rate than the normal reach effect display, the symbol variation time is longer, and the reliability is higher. The degree of reliability is a ratio that is a big hit when the reach effect display occurs. Further, the super reach effect display has an effect different from the normal reach effect display, and various effects such as high speed, enlargement, low speed, frame advance, character appearance, full rotation, restart, etc. are performed. When performing so-called “development reach effect display (special reach effect display)” such as a super reach effect display, three effect symbols in the reach state are displayed on the periphery of the display area 25a of the effect display device 25 (for example, The lower right edge) is displayed in a reduced size, and various effects are performed over substantially the entire display area.

  Further, in this embodiment, based on the result of the pre-determination process, the notice effect suggesting information related to the result of the special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as symbol variation result) in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25. Display is performed. The “symbol change result” suggested by the notice effect display includes the type of stop symbol of special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol), presence / absence of reach effect display accompanying the change display of special symbol, reach effect display Information indicating the type of the file is included. In other words, in the notice effect display, an effect that raises the expectation that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination will be a big hit is performed, and the effect includes various characters and messages that differ depending on the content of the suggested symbol variation result ( Serif) is used.

  The notice effect display includes a notice effect display at the start of change performed when the change of the special symbol (effect symbol) starts, and a notice effect display at the stop when the change of the special symbol (effect symbol) stops. The notice effect display at the start of the change is displayed immediately after the start of the change of the special symbol (the effect symbol) until the first effect symbol (the left symbol in the left symbol display area 25b in this embodiment) is stopped and displayed. Done during the period. That is, the change start notice effect display is performed within a period from the start of all symbol changes shown in FIG. 3A to the first stop shown in FIG. Moreover, the notice display effect at the time of stop is performed when the stop display time of the special symbol is set to the above-described second stop display time (5 to 10 seconds in this embodiment).

  In the change start notice display that is performed during the change display of the special symbol, an effect that suggests the result of the change in the symbol of the special symbol during the change display is performed. In the stop-time notice effect display performed during the stop display time of the special symbol, an effect suggesting the symbol change result of the special symbol on and after the next time is displayed following the stop display time. As the “effect that suggests the result of changing the special symbol”, for example, a step-up notice effect that performs stepwise notification, a serif notice effect by a character, or a background change notice that changes the background color of the display area 25a of the effect display device 25. A freeze effect or the like for completely stopping the progress of the effect display performed by the effect display device 25 is performed. The same kind of effect is performed in the notice effect display at the start of change and the notice effect display at the time of stop. The “same kind of effect” is not limited to the effect display of completely the same content, but may have the same function of “enhancing the expectation that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination will be a big hit”.

  Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol or the reach effect display is displayed. The contents of effects such as presence / absence and presence / absence of notice effect display are shown. The main control unit 200 determines a variation pattern of the special symbol randomly (by random number lottery) according to the result of the special symbol success / failure determination. Then, based on the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the effect pattern (design variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 25. The symbol variation effect pattern includes a pattern including a reach effect display and a notice effect display and a pattern not including the reach effect display and the notice effect display, respectively. The stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates a special symbol stop symbol, and the main control unit 200 determines whether the special symbol is determined according to the result of the special symbol success / failure determination. A stop symbol is determined at random (by random number lottery). Then, based on the stop information designation command indicating the stop symbol of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub control unit 260 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 25.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic control device includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control unit 230 are held.

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. Further, the main control unit 200 is configured by a CPU 200b as a main part to determine whether or not the special symbol is determined by the determination program stored in the ROM. Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol validity determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. Connected to the board input relay board 201 are a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s, a first start entrance entrance detection switch 28s, a second start entrance entrance detection switch 28t, and a grand prize entrance entrance detection switch 33s. These signals are configured to be input to the main control unit 200. The board output relay board 202 is connected to a normal symbol display section 51 (one LED), a special symbol display section 61 (seven LEDs), a start opening solenoid 28c, and a big prize opening solenoid 33c. A control signal from the unit 200 is output.

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  A touch switch 8a and a firing stop switch 8b are connected to the firing control unit 250. When the player touches the firing handle 8, a touch signal is input from the touch switch 8a, and the player operates the firing stop switch 8b. By doing (pressing), a firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 8b.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 (CPU 260b) is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 10a to 10d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like. .

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, stop information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to the variation display of the variation display of special symbols, various lamp control commands, and various A voice control command is transmitted. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of the effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing the symbol variation effect display) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. Further, the effect display control board 280a is provided with an image ROM (not shown), and the image ROM displays image data for effects displayed on the effect display device 25 (image data relating to the above-described symbol variation effect display). Etc.) are stored. The effect display control unit 280 (CPU 280b) is configured to perform drive control of the effect display device 25 (display output processing of symbol data and image data for various effects).

  In addition, various LEDs and lamps 262 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative driving board 261, and the speaker 10a that outputs various sounds, sounds, and the like to the amplifier board 263 in accordance with the progress of the game. 10d are connected. Further, the effect button 5 d is connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the effect button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 selects / selects lighting / flashing patterns of various LEDs / lamps based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 5d (reception of a variation pattern designation command, input of a production button operation signal, etc.). An execution process, a selection / output process of sound effect data output from the speakers 10a to 10d, a selection / execution process of an effect display pattern (effect pattern of a design variation effect display) on the effect display device 25, and the like are performed.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 5 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 5 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the power-on process (S100), the game start process (S200), the normal symbol game process (S300), the ordinary electric game game process (S400), the special symbol game process (S500), and the jackpot game process (S600) Each process is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset (in this embodiment, every 4 ms). The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

  The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. The return setting etc. for making it do is performed. Next, in the game start process (S200), detection of various switch states, update of various random numbers, prize ball payout control, and the like are performed.

  In the normal symbol game process (S300), it is first determined whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate, and it is determined whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display area. Next, after setting the normal symbol fluctuation display time, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started. When the variable display time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started (second start-up). The mouth 28b is opened). In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and the stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the winning symbol, the second start port 28b is activated. When the second start port 28b is actuated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of winnings has been won. When it is determined that the predetermined number of winnings has been won at the second starting port 28b in the open state, or when it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 28b in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece is closed, and the second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), it is determined whether or not a winning (game ball has entered) is made at the starting port 28 based on the detection status of the starting port entering detection switch 28s (S501). If it is determined that the player has not won a prize (S501: NO). The process proceeds to S507. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start port 28 has been won (S501: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol reservations is less than 4 (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol reservations is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S502: NO), the process proceeds to S507 and it is determined that the number of special symbol reservations is less than 4. In this case (S502: YES), a special symbol random number (symbol success / failure determination information) is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S503). The special symbol random number includes a special symbol success / failure determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach random number, a notice random number, and the like. Thereby, the number of special symbol reservation increases by one.

  Next, a pre-determination process is performed (S504). The pre-determination process determines whether or not the special symbol success / failure random number stored (suspended) in S503 is a “hit hold” that generates a big hit, and the reserved special symbol success / failure determination random number is lost. In the case of the “off hold” that causes the occurrence of the “delay hold”, it is determined whether or not the reach effect display is performed during the special symbol variation display based on the hold.

  Next, the result of the prior determination performed in the process of S504 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S505), and a start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S506). The start winning command includes a number-of-holds designation command for designating the number of special symbols to be retained and a pre-judgment result command indicating the result of the pre-judgment. The hold number designation command and the prior determination result command may be configured as one command or may be configured as two different commands.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S507). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S507: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S507: NO), it is further determined whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (S508).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is being variably displayed (S508: YES), the process proceeds to S512 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not being variably displayed (S508: NO), it is further determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S509). As a result, when it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S509: YES), the process proceeds to S514 described later, and when it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time ( S509: NO), it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol hold is "zero" (S510). As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is “zero” (S510: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is not “zero” (S510: NO), special symbol variation display processing is performed (S511).

  Here, the special symbol variation display process (S511) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, a special symbol success / failure determination random number stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (a special symbol included in a special symbol random number acquired when a game ball enters the start port 28) The random number for determination of validity is read (S511a). The special symbol validity determination random number is read out from among the special symbol random numbers stored in the predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM, the special symbol random number stored first (the oldest special symbol random number). It is performed in order.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (whether or not the probability variation function is activated) (S511b). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON (the probability variation function is activated) (S511b: YES), a high probability big hit determination (a special symbol using a high probability success / failure determination table) The determination is made (S511c). On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (the probability variation function is not activated) (S511b: NO), low probability big hit determination (special symbol success / failure using low probability success / failure determination table) Determination) is executed (S511d).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S511c, S511d) is a big hit (S511e). As a result, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S511c, S511d) is a big hit (S511e: YES), a big hit fluctuation pattern setting process is performed (S511f). Here, the big hit variation pattern setting process (S511f) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (whether or not the probability variation function is activated) (S550). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON (the probability variation function is activated) (S550: YES), whether or not the variation shortening flag is set to ON (variation) It is determined whether or not the time reduction function is activated (S551).

  As a result, if it is determined that the variation shortening flag is set to ON (the variation time shortening function is activated) (S551: YES), the high probability shortening variation jackpot variation pattern table is set ( S552). On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated) (S551: NO), the high probability normal fluctuation big hit variation pattern table is set (S553). ).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S550 that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (the probability variation function is not activated) (S550: NO), is the variation shortening flag set to ON? It is determined whether or not (the fluctuation time shortening function is operating) (S554).

  As a result, when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is set to ON (the variation time shortening function is activated) (S554: YES), the low probability shortening variation jackpot variation pattern table is set ( S555). On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated) (S554: NO), the low probability normal fluctuation big hit variation pattern table is set (S556). ).

  Next, a random number for determining a variation pattern is acquired (S557), and a random number for determining a big hit symbol stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (a special symbol acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28) The special symbol determination random number included in the random number for use is read (S558).

  Next, using the variation pattern determination random number acquired in S559, a specific jackpot variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table set in any of S552, S553, S555, and S556, and this is selected as the special symbol of this time. Is set as a variation pattern used in the variation display (S559). At this time, the big hit fluctuation flag indicating that the big hit fluctuation pattern is set is set to ON.

  Then, using the jackpot symbol determination random number read in S558, the jackpot symbol is selected and set as the special symbol stop symbol (S560). The processing up to this point is to set the special symbol jackpot variation pattern.

  Next, returning to FIG. 7, when it is determined in the determination processing of S511e that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S511c, S511d) is not a big hit (displacement) (S511e: NO), setting of a variation pattern for outbreak Processing is performed (S511g). Here, the deviation variation pattern setting process (S511g) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (whether or not the probability variation function is activated) (S570). As a result, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON (the probability variation function is activated) (S570: YES), whether or not the variation shortening flag is set to ON (variation It is determined whether or not the time reduction function is activated (S571).

  As a result, if it is determined that the variation shortening flag is set to ON (the variation time shortening function is activated) (S571: YES), a high probability shortening variation outlier variation pattern table is set ( S572). On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated) (S571: NO), a high probability normal fluctuation deviation fluctuation pattern table is set (S573). ).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S570 that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (the probability variation function is not activated) (S570: NO), is the variation shortening flag set to ON? It is determined whether or not (the fluctuation time shortening function is operating) (S574).

  As a result, if it is determined that the variation shortening flag is set to ON (the variation time shortening function is activated) (S574: YES), the outlier variation pattern table for low probability shortening variation is set ( S575). On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated) (S574: NO), a low probability normal fluctuation deviation fluctuation pattern table is set (S576). ).

  Next, the random number for determining the variation pattern is acquired (S577), and the reach random number stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (the random number for the special symbol acquired when the game ball enters the starting port 28). The included reach random number is read (S578).

  Next, it is determined whether or not reach effect display is performed (S579). The determination in S579 (reach determination) can be made by determining whether or not the reach random number read out in S578 matches the value that will cause reach effect display. As a result, when it is determined that the reach effect display is to be performed (S579: YES), the variation set in any one of S572, S573, S575, and S576 using the random number for determining the variation pattern acquired in S577. A specific reach and deviation variation pattern (variation time 10 to 120 seconds) is selected from the pattern table, and this is set as a variation pattern used in the variation display of the special symbol this time (S580). At this time, a reach / removal fluctuation flag indicating that a reach / removal fluctuation pattern is set is set to ON. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach effect display is not performed (S579: NO), the fluctuation set in any of the processes of S572, S573, S575, and S576 using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern acquired in S577. A specific unreachable variation pattern (variation time 1 second) is selected from the pattern table, and this is set as a variation pattern to be used for the variation display of the special symbol this time (S581). At this time, a non-reach deviation fluctuation flag indicating that a reach-less deviation fluctuation pattern has been set is set to ON.

  Then, the off symbol is set as the special symbol stop symbol (S582). The processing up to this point is to set a special symbol deviation variation pattern.

  Next, returning to FIG. 7, the special symbol display unit 61 starts the special symbol variation display according to the special symbol variation pattern set in the above-described processing of S559, S580 or S581 (S511h). A change start command is transmitted to the control unit 260 (S511i), and the special symbol reservation number is subtracted by 1 (S511j). The variation start command is a variation for designating an effect pattern (design variation effect display mode and execution time) corresponding to the change pattern of the special symbol (the change time of the special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display unit 61. Designates a pattern designation command, a stop information designation command that designates a special symbol stop symbol (big hit symbol, missed symbol) set in the above-described processing of S560 or S582, and whether or not a change start notice effect display is to be performed. It includes a change notice notice designation command.

  The sub-control unit 260 that has received the change start command starts the change display (design change effect display) of the effect symbols in the symbol display areas 25b to 25d of the effect display device 25 based on the received command. In response, a notice effect display at the start of variation is executed in the display area 25a of the effect display device 25. As a result, the special symbol change display on the special symbol display unit 61 and the effect symbol change display on the effect display device 25 (symbol display areas 25b to 25d) are performed in conjunction with each other. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 6 (a), if it is determined in S508 that the special symbol is in a variable display (S508: YES), has the variable display time of the special symbol in the variable display elapsed? It is determined whether or not (S512). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S512: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S512: YES), a special symbol stop display process is performed (S513). Here, the special symbol stop display process (S513) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (whether or not the fluctuation time shortening function is operating) (S513a). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated) (S513a: NO), the special symbol stop display time is the first time that is the normal time. The stop display time (0.6 seconds in this embodiment) is set (S513b). On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (the fluctuation time shortening function is activated) (S513a: YES), whether or not the reach out-of-reach fluctuation flag is set to ON. It is determined whether or not the current special symbol variation pattern is a reach-less deviation variation pattern (S513c).

  As a result, if it is determined that the no reach deviation variation flag is not set to ON (the current special symbol variation pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern) (S513c: NO), the special symbol stop display time. Is set to the first stop display time (0.6 seconds in this embodiment), which is the normal time (S513b). Here, the fact that the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation flag is not set to ON means that the out-of-reach out-of-reach fluctuation flag or the big hit fluctuation flag is set to ON, and the fluctuation pattern of this special symbol is the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern or This means that it was a big hit variation pattern. In this case, the variation display time of the special symbol this time was relatively long although it was in a shortened variation game. Therefore, when the non-reach deviation variation flag is not set to ON, the special symbol stop display time is set to the first stop display time which is the normal time.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach / removal variation flag is set to ON (the variation pattern of the current special symbol is a reach / removal variation pattern) (S513b: YES), that is, a reach / removal variation flag and When both of the big hit fluctuation flags are set to OFF, it is determined whether or not the stop display time extension condition is satisfied (S513c). As described above, the stop display time extension condition is that the special symbol hold that is subject to the special symbol variable display (special symbol success / failure determination) that is performed immediately after the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the stop display time set this time is the specific hold It is established when the winning lottery or superreach off-holding is held, or when an extended lottery is won. This extended lottery can be realized by performing random lottery when determining whether or not the stop display time extension condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined in the determination process of S513c that the stop display time extension condition is not satisfied (S513c: NO), the stop display time of the special symbol is the first stop display time (in this embodiment, the normal time). 0.6 second) (S513b). On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time extension condition is satisfied (S513c: YES), the special symbol stop display time is set to the second stop display time (5 to 10 seconds in this embodiment). ) Is set (S513e). Here, the fact that the non-reach out-of-range variation flag is set to ON means that the variation pattern of the special symbol this time was the non-reach variation pattern, so in this case, It means that the variable display time was short. Therefore, if the no reach deviation deviation flag is not set to ON, the special symbol stop display time is set to the second stop display time which is a long time.

  As described above, when the variation time shortening function is not activated (during normal variation game) and when the variation time shortening function is activated (during variation variation game), the variation pattern of the special symbol is not a reach-less variation pattern (special When the symbol is a big hit symbol, or when the special symbol is out of display after reaching the reach effect display), the special symbol variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern while the variable time reduction function is operating. When the stop display time extension condition is not satisfied, the first stop display time of normal time (0.6 seconds in this embodiment) is set as the stop display time of the special symbol. If the variation pattern of the special symbol is a non-reach variation pattern while the variation time shortening function is in operation, and the stop display time extension condition is satisfied, a second long stop display time is displayed as the special symbol. A stop display time (5 to 10 seconds in this embodiment) is set.

  When the stop display time of the special symbol is set to the first stop display time or the second stop display time as described above, the special symbol is stopped and displayed according to the set stop display time (S513f). At this time, a symbol stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260. This symbol stop command includes a stop display time designation command for designating the special symbol stop display time (first stop display time or second stop display time) set in S513b or S513e. The above is the process when the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Next, returning to FIG. 6A, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it has been determined (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is a big hit symbol (S515 in FIG. 6B). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol (S515: YES), the jackpot game flag is set to ON (S516). As a result, the big hit game starts.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (S517). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S517: NO), the process proceeds to S519. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (S517: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S518). As a result, the probability variation function stops operating with the start of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S519). As a result, when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is not set to ON (S519: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is set to ON. (S519: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S520), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S521). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the operation of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function stops.

  Next, in the determination processing of S515, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol is not a big hit symbol (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON. (S522). As a result, if it is determined that the variation shortening flag is not ON (S522: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the variation shortening flag is ON (S522: YES), the variation shortening is performed. The counter is decremented by 1 (S523), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter has become zero (S524). The fluctuation shortening counter is for counting the operating period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extending function, and is set in the process of S614 described later (see FIG. 11) during the big hit game.

  If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not zero (S524: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is zero (S524: YES), The fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S525), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S526). As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are deactivated.

  Then, a gaming state designation command indicating the current gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S527). The gaming state designation command is a command for designating a symbol variation state (shortening variation or normal variation) based on the state of the gaming state flag (probability variation flag, variation shortening flag, release extension flag). Here, the game time designation command indicating that the change time shortening function and the open time extension function are deactivated and the transition from the shortened change state to the normal change state is transmitted. Then, the sub-control unit 260 (CPU 260b) performs a state notification effect indicating the current gaming state based on the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. As the state notification effect, in the background display area of the display area 25a of the effect display device 25, display of characters, figures, symbols, characters, changes in the display color (background color), etc. For example, an effect display indicating (mode) can be performed.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 33a has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have entered). (S604).

  As a result, if it is determined that the prescribed number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the jackpot game processing is terminated and the prescribed winning number has been won in the big winning opening 33a. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not being opened (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606). The determination process of S606 determines whether or not the number of rounds of the big hit game has reached 15 rounds.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 33a has passed (S607), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608).

  When it is determined in S606 that the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606: YES), the big hit game flag is set to OFF (S609). As a result, the big hit game ends.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the termination of the jackpot game that has ended is a probability variation jackpot symbol (S610).

  As a result, when it is determined that the type of jackpot symbol is “probability variation jackpot symbol” (S610: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S611). As a result, the probability variation function starts to operate. On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of jackpot symbol is not “probable variation jackpot symbol” (“normally jackpot symbol”) (S610: NO), the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S611), The process proceeds to S612. Then, in the process of S612, it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the end of the jackpot game that has ended is “probability variation jackpot symbol B”, and if it is determined to be “probability variation jackpot symbol B” (S612: YES), the jackpot game process is terminated, and if it is determined that it is not “probability big hit symbol B” (“probable big hit symbol A” or “normal big hit symbol”) (S612: NO) Then, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S613), the release extension flag is set to ON (S614), and values for determining the operation period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are set in the fluctuation shortening counter. (S615). In this embodiment, when the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the jackpot game is “probable variation jackpot symbol A”, “10,000” is set in the fluctuation shortening counter, and in the case of “normal jackpot symbol” Sets “100” in the fluctuation shortening counter. As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are activated.

  Next, the symbol variation effect process (S700) executed by the sub-control unit 260 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 12 is an example of the symbol variation effect process (S700) performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260, and is executed as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown). The symbol variation effect process (S700) shown in FIG. 12 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub-control board 260a according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub-control board 260a). To do.

  First, it is determined whether or not a symbol variation start command (variation pattern designation command and stop information designation command) transmitted from the main control unit 200 at the start of variation display of the special symbol is received by the processing of S511i (see FIG. 7). (S701). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol variation start command has not been received (S701: NO), the process proceeds to S708. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received (S701: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop effect display execution flag is set to OFF (S702). The stop effect display execution flag is a flag indicating that the stop effect display is executed during the stop display time of the special symbol in the last symbol change game of the special symbol, and is set to ON in the process of S712 described later. Is done.

  As a result, if it is determined that the stop time effect display execution flag is set to OFF (stop time effect display is not executed) (S701: YES), selection / setting of a normal symbol variation effect pattern is performed. (S703). In the symbol variation effect pattern selection process of S703, normal processing is performed in which a symbol variation effect pattern including a notice effect display can be selected. In other words, when the stop effect display is not executed during the stop display time of the special symbol, the notice effect display appears in the symbol change effect display performed in synchronization with the change display of the special symbol following the stop display. Will be able to.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop-time effect display execution flag is not set to OFF (stop-time effect display is executed) (S701: NO), a symbol variation effect pattern without notice is selected and set ( S704), the stop-time effect display execution flag is set to OFF (S705). In the symbol variation effect pattern selection process of S704, a symbol variation effect pattern not including the notice effect display is selected. In other words, if the stop effect display is executed during the special symbol stop display time in the previous special symbol change game, the symbol change is performed in synchronization with the special symbol change display following the stop display. In the effect display, the notice effect display does not appear.

  Next, the stop symbol of the effect symbol (numeric symbol) is selected and set (S706), and the symbol variation effect display is started (S707). As a result, the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 25b to 25d of the effect display device 25 start variable display. When the symbol change effect pattern set in S703 includes a notice effect display, immediately after the start of the symbol change (one of the three effect symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 25b to 25d of the effect display device 25). The notice effect display at the start of change is performed until the eye effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received when the special symbol variation display is stopped (at the time of stop display) by the process of S513f (S708). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S708: NO), the symbol variation effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received (S708: YES), the symbol variation effect display is terminated (S709). Thereby, the variation display of the effect symbol is completed.

  Next, based on the symbol stop command, it is determined whether or not the current special symbol stop display time is the second stop display time (long time) (S710). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop display time is not long (the first stop display time) (S710: NO), the symbol variation effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time of the special symbol is long (S710: YES), an effect display at the time of stop suggesting the symbol variation result of the special symbol that is variably displayed after the stop display time has elapsed ( Stop notice display effect) is executed (S711), and the stop effect display execution flag is set to ON (S712). In the stop time effect display, the same kind of notice effect display (effect display that suggests the symbol change result) is executed as the change start notice effect display.

  Here, the correspondence between the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 to 12 and the respective means of the present invention will be described. Correspondingly, “processing of S701 to S711 (FIG. 12)” corresponds to the effect display control means, “processing of S513a to S513e (FIG. 10)” corresponds to the stop display time selection means, and “processing of S503 (FIG. 6 (a)) ”corresponds to the variation information storage means, and“ S504 (FIG. 6 (a)) ”corresponds to the prior determination means.

  In the present embodiment described above, when the fluctuation time reduction function is activated (at the time of a short fluctuation game), when a reach-out change without a reach effect display is performed, a special symbol is displayed due to the establishment of the stop display time extension condition. A second stop display time (5 to 10 seconds in this embodiment) that is longer than the normal first stop display time (0.6 seconds in this embodiment) is set as the stop display time, and stops during the special symbol stop display. A time effect display is performed.

  When the special symbol comes off without displaying the reach effect display when the variation time shortening function is activated, the special symbol variation display time is short, and the symbol variation proceeds smoothly. Under such circumstances, the special symbol stop display time is generated by extending the special symbol stop display time to temporarily prevent the smooth movement of the symbol variation, and during that time the stop effect display is executed. Despite the fact that the change display of the symbol is finished and the result of the symbol change game is obtained, the effect display at the stop time is displayed without starting the next symbol change game. It is possible to give an uncomfortable feeling to the player who is predicting the progress. Thereby, the range of the effect display at the time of a fluctuation | variation time shortening function action | operation spreads, and the interest of the shortened fluctuation game which tends to become monotonous can be heightened.

  Further, in the stop effect display of the present embodiment, immediately after the start of symbol variation (until the first effect symbol is stopped and displayed among the three effect symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 25b to 25d of the effect display device 25). The same kind of effect as the notice effect display at the start of change is performed. For this reason, the possibility of appearance is low when the function for shortening the fluctuation time is activated, and even if it appears, the same kind of effect as the notice effect display at the start of change, which is difficult to produce an effect, is displayed at the time of stopping at a different timing As a result, the game effect obtained by displaying the notice effect at the start of change can be sufficiently obtained even when the change time reduction function is activated. Further, in this embodiment, the second stop display time (5 to 10 seconds in this embodiment) is changed to a special symbol change display time (1 second in this embodiment) by the unreachable change pattern when the change time reduction function is activated. Since it is set longer, it is possible to perform an effect display that cannot be performed during the special symbol variation display when the variation time reduction function is activated during the special symbol halt display during the second stop display time.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the stop effect display is executed while the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the second stop display time, it is synchronized with the special symbol variation display performed following the stop display. In the symbol variation effect display, the notification effect display at the start of variation is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the contents of the effect display at the time of stop and the contents of the subsequent symbol variation effect display from overlapping. As a result, it is possible to provide a relevance between the stop effect display and the symbol variation effect display performed subsequently thereto, and to make the stop effect display meaningful.

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As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the variation display time of the special symbol when the variation time shortening function is activated is shortened compared to the time of the normal variation game where the variation time shortening function is not activated. Furthermore, even when the number of special symbol reservations is large, it may be configured to shorten the variation display time of the special symbol and realize a shortened variation game. Specifically, for example, when the number of special symbol reservations is “1”, the normal variable display time can be used, and when the number of special symbol reservations is “2-4”, the short variable display time can be set.

  In the above embodiment, the stop display time extension condition in which the special symbol is set as the stop display time is set as the stop display time extension condition. Although it was configured to be established when the special symbol hold subject to variable display (special symbol success / failure determination) is a specific hold (success hold, super-reaching off hold, etc.), the stop display time extension condition may be different Good.

  For example, a special symbol hold currently stored, that is, a special symbol hold (for example, special symbol hold 1 to 4) stored within a predetermined upper limit number range (within 4 in the above embodiment). It can be configured that the stop display time extension condition is satisfied when any of them is in a specific hold. In this configuration, the special symbol hold that is the target of the special symbol variation display (special symbol success / failure determination) that is performed after the special symbol variation display that is performed immediately after the special symbol is halt-displayed at the stop display time set this time. Even in the case of specific hold, the stop display time extension condition is satisfied. In this case, the stop effect display performed during the stop display time of the special symbol is configured as an effect suggesting the symbol change result of the change display performed after the change display of the special symbol performed following the stop display time. Is done. Thereby, the effect display at the time of a stop can be performed as a notice effect display which leads to the symbol fluctuation after the next time.

  Further, it is possible to configure so that the stop display time extension condition is satisfied when an extended lottery for whether or not to extend the stop display time of the special symbol is performed and the extension lottery is won. The extended lottery can be performed regardless of whether there is a specific hold or not. If there is no specific hold, and if you win by extending the lottery, you will not be able to obtain the result of symbol variation suggested by the stop effect display after the stop effect display during the special symbol stop display time. The stop effect display is performed as a so-called gusset.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 20 ... Game board, 25 ... Effect display apparatus (effect display part), 61 ... Special symbol display part (symbol display part), 200 ... Main control part (symbol display control means, effect display control means, shortening) Fluctuation game execution means, stop display time storage means, stop display time selection means, fluctuation information storage means, prior determination means), 260... Sub-control unit (effect display control means), 280. ).

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In the symbol display section, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. If the result of the determination is correct, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner. If the result of the determination is wrong, the symbol is stopped and displayed in an outlier manner. Design display control means;
Effect display control means for performing effect display at the time of synchronization synchronized with the display of variation of the symbol in the effect display unit;
Shortened variation game execution means for executing a shortened variation game in which the symbol variation display time required for the variation display of the symbol is shortened compared to a normal variation game;
Stop display time storage means for storing a first stop display time and a second stop display time longer than the first stop display time as the stop display time of the symbol,
Stop display time selection means for selecting either the first stop display time or the second stop display time when the symbol is stopped and displayed,
The stop display time selection means selects the first stop display time when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit mode or when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the off mode during the normal game. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in the disengagement mode without the reach effect display in the variation effect display performed in synchronization with the symbol variation display during execution of the shortened variation game, 2 Select the stop display time,
The symbol display control means performs stop display of the symbol until the stop display time selected by the stop display time selection means elapses,
The effect display control means performs a predetermined stop-time effect display on the effect display unit while the symbol display control means is performing the stop display of the symbol until the second stop display time elapses. A gaming machine characterized by   The effect display control means performs a change start notice display immediately after the start of the change display of the symbol in the change effect display in the normal change game, and also displays the stop effect display and the change start notice effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is configured to perform an effect display that suggests in advance information related to the result of the variable display of the symbol.   The effect display control means performs the effect display at the time of change not including the notice effect display at the start of change in synchronization with the change display of the symbol performed following the execution of the effect display at the time of stop. The gaming machine according to claim 2. Fluctuation information storage means for acquiring and storing the symbol fluctuation information used for the determination of success / failure based on the game ball entering the starting port;
Each time a game ball enters the start opening, prior to execution of the success / failure determination, a prior determination is made as to whether or not the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means is predetermined specific variation information. A pre-determination means for executing
The stop display time selection means is executing the shortened variation game, and the symbol variation information stored in the variation information storage means at the time of selecting the stop display time includes the specific variation information. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second stop display time is selected when there is a game.

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