JP2015053988A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve interest in games.SOLUTION: Based on a variable display pattern according to determination whether a game machine is controlled to a specific play mode, variable display of identification information corresponding to the variable display of first and second identification information is executed on performance displaying means. The variable display patterns comprises: a first pattern (Figure 19(G) (H)) in which leading display of a display result corresponding to a specific display result is executed, subsequent to display of identification information different from a display result corresponding to the specific display result after a ready-to-win mode; and a second pattern (Figure 19(I) to (K), (L) to (O)) in which leading display of display result corresponding to the specific display result is executed, subsequent to display of identification information different from the display result corresponding to the specific display result and display of an image displayed upon start of the variable display for new identification information after the ready-to-win mode. According to the matter to which one of the variable display of the first and second identification information the variable display of the identification information corresponds, the variable display of the identification information based on the first or second pattern is executed at different ratios.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, performs variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information or second identification information that can identify each of the first identification information or the second identification information. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display.

  Conventionally, the first restart effect pattern that stops the symbol by re-variing the symbol after reaching the reach state, and the symbol is re-variable after returning to the normal screen after the reach failure. There has been a gaming machine having a second restart effect pattern for stopping the winning symbol (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Thereby, a restart effect (variable display) of different effect contents is executed.

JP 2013-59467 A

  However, in the case of the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, only variable display with different effects is determined at random, and the game is not interesting.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming.

(1) A variable display (variable display) of a plurality of types of first identification information (for example, a first special symbol) or second identification information (for example, a second special symbol) that can identify each of the first identification information. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of information or variable display of the second identification information (For example, pachinko machines)
Predetermining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, steps S1216, S1227 in FIG. 11, steps S61 to S74 in FIG. 13) for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state;
Based on the variable display pattern according to the determination by the predetermining means among the plurality of types of variable display patterns, the first identification information or the second identification information in the effect display means (for example, the effect display device 9). Variable display executing means for performing variable display of identification information corresponding to the variable display (for example, the game control microcomputer 560, steps S300 to S304 in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table in FIG. 6, the effect control microcomputer 100) , Step S800 to step S803 of FIG. 16, see FIG. 18 and FIG. 19),
A plurality of types of the variable display patterns are displayed in a first state, after the identification information different from the display result corresponding to the specific display result is displayed through the reach state, and then the display result corresponding to the specific display result is derived and displayed. A variable display pattern (for example, re-variation pattern α, see FIG. 19G, FIG. 19H) and the identification information different from the display result corresponding to the specific display result through the reach state; A second variable display pattern (for example, re-variation pattern β1, for example) that displays an image displayed when variable display of the new identification information is started and then displays and displays a display result corresponding to the specific display result. 19 (I) to FIG. 19 (K), re-variation pattern β2, see FIG. 19 (L) to FIG. 19 (O)), and
The variable display execution means is based on the first variable display pattern at a different ratio depending on whether the variable information is displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information. The variable display of the identification information and the variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern are executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, an effect corresponding to either the first special symbol or the second special symbol) By changing the ratio of selecting the re-variation patterns α, β1, and β2 depending on whether the display is a variation display of the symbols, the proportion of the effect symbol variation display based on the selected re-variation pattern is increased. Different).

  According to such a configuration, the variable display of the identification information based on the first variable display pattern according to whether the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is performed. The variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern is executed at a different rate. As a result, a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game can be provided.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific game state includes a first specific game state (for example, a normal big hit) having a predetermined degree of advantage and a second specific game state (for example, a probable big hit) having a higher advantage than the first specific game state. Including
The pre-determining means determines the type of the specific gaming state, and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed than when the variable display of the first identification information is executed, Determining the ratio of determining the second specific gaming state to determining the first specific gaming state to be high;
The variable display execution means is configured to execute the variable display based on the first variable display pattern when it is determined to control the variable display of the first identification information to the specific gaming state. The variable display is executed based on the first variable display pattern when it is determined to control the variable display of the second identification information to the specific gaming state rather than the ratio of executing the variable display based on the display pattern. Based on the second variable display pattern, the variable display is executed so that the ratio of executing the variable display becomes high (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of the second special symbol, the re-variation pattern α is determined to be 70%, and the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are determined to be 30%, and the first special symbol is determined. In a case where the re-variation pattern α is determined at a rate of 80% and the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are determined at a rate of 20%, the ratio of the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 to the re-variation pattern α at the time of the first special symbol is 1. / 4, the ratio of the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 to the re-variation pattern α at the time of the second special symbol is 3/7, and the latter is controlled so that the ratio becomes higher. The ratio of the second special symbol to the first special symbol when β2 is executed is 12/7 times the ratio of the second special symbol to the first special symbol when the re-variation pattern α is executed. That is, when the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are executed, it is 12/7 times the effect symbols corresponding to the second special symbol, compared to when the re-variation pattern α is executed.

  According to such a configuration, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information is executed, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information is executed. Even when an image displayed when variable display of new identification information is started after variable display is displayed, the sense of expectation of entering a specific gaming state can be maintained.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The second variable display pattern displays the identification information different from the display result corresponding to the specific display result through the reach state, and is displayed when a new variable display of the identification information is started. A third variable display pattern (for example, the re-variation pattern β2, FIG. 19 (L) to FIG. 19) that displays an image, and further makes it appear that the variable display has started, and then displays and displays a display result corresponding to the specific display result. 19 (O)).

  According to such a configuration, an image that is displayed when a variable display of new identification information is started is displayed, and even if it appears that the variable display has started, there is a sense of expectation that a specific gaming state is to be achieved. Can last.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The variable display executing means is different from the display result corresponding to the specific display result through the first variable display pattern or the reach state when the first specific gaming state having a predetermined degree of advantage is determined. Display information, display an image that is displayed when variable display of the new identification information is started, and then pretend that the variable display has started, and then derive a display result corresponding to the specific display result The ratio of executing variable display based on the third variable display pattern with respect to executing variable display based on the second variable display pattern other than the third variable display pattern to be displayed is greater than the ratio of executing the variable display based on the third variable display pattern. The second variable display other than the first variable display pattern or the third variable display pattern when the second specific gaming state having a high advantage is determined. The variable display is executed so that the ratio of executing the variable display based on the third variable display pattern with respect to the variable display based on the turn is increased (for example, as shown in FIG. When the first special symbol is re-variable and the normal big hit is determined, the re-variation patterns α and β1 are determined at a ratio of 95% and the re-variation pattern β2 is determined at a rate of 5%. In the case where the re-variation patterns α, β1 are determined at a rate of 88% and the re-variation pattern β2 is determined at a rate of 12%, the ratio of the re-variation pattern β2 to the re-variation patterns α, β1 at the normal big hit is 5/95, The ratio of the re-variation pattern β2 to the re-variation patterns α and β1 is 12/88, and the latter is controlled so as to increase the ratio, whereby the re-variation pattern β2 is executed. When the re-variation patterns α and β1 are executed, the ratio of the probability variation big hit to the normal big hit is 57/22 times the ratio of the normal variation big hit to the normal variation big hit, that is, the re-variation pattern β2 is executed. In this case, it is likely to be 57/22 times the probability variation big hit than when the re-variation patterns α and β1 are executed.

  According to such a configuration, an image that is displayed when a variable display of new identification information is started is displayed, and even if it appears that the variable display has started, there is a sense of expectation that a specific gaming state is to be achieved. Can last.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The variable display of the identification information is performed after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) provided in the game area (for example, Based on the fact that the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) Done,
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when the game medium passes through the starting area;
For variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game medium has passed through the start area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is used as a reserved storage up to a predetermined upper limit number. Storable storage means (for example, a first suspend storage buffer, a second suspend storage buffer),
A hold display means for displaying the hold storage stored in the hold storage means as a hold display;
The pre-determining means determines based on the establishment of the start condition,
Before determining by the pre-decision means, further comprising a specific determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means becomes the specific display result;
As for the display mode of the hold display, six lines are drawn on the outside of the normal mode (for example, “O” mode) and the special mode (for example, “O”) that is different from the normal mode. Mode), a first special mode (for example, a mode in which “X” is included inside “◯”) and a second special mode (for example, “B”) that are different from the normal mode and the special mode. Including two “x” inside)
Depending on the determination result of the specific determination means, the hold notice that displays the hold display corresponding to the hold memory that is the determination target of the specific determination means in different proportions in the first special mode or the second special mode It further includes an effect execution means capable of causing the hold display means to execute an effect (for example, a pre-reading effect),
The production execution means
The hold display can be changed to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed at a plurality of timings (for example, start winning timing, arbitrary shift timing, other arbitrary timing, etc.). Yes,
When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second mode until the variable display based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold display is started. Change to a special mode and display.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the hold display by changing it to the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display, and when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. Since it is changed and displayed, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a re-variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect aspect in an effect display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a slot machine. A game machine that performs display and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed, or variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information or second identification information that can identify each What is a gaming machine that controls the specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information It may be a simple gaming machine.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

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

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

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

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

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

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable display, and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (variable time) is set. When the time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold.

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

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

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition that enables the display of the variation of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2) The second start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 recalls the jackpot as the jackpot display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

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

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

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

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, as the jackpot gaming state with different numbers of rounds, a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states of 15 rounds of jackpot gaming state and two rounds of jackpot gaming state are provided.

  Specifically, in the 15-round big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state). Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the two-round big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  In this way, the big win of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times of opening the big prize opening is less than 15 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0 .5 seconds) type of jackpot (type). In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and it is substantially impossible to win the big prize opening. In addition, there is a win where a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for winning) cannot be obtained.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds, the probability that the special game state is determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, “low accuracy low base state” and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  In this embodiment, when controlled to the high probability state, it is controlled to the short time state and the high base state, but the short time state and the high base state have the same control start condition and end condition, The state of being controlled to the short time state and the high base may be represented by the term of the short time state, and may be represented by the term of the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. In addition, as the big hit of the two rounds, a sudden probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as an abbreviated big hit) is provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the condition that the low-accuracy base state is executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 times of fluctuation display, or the condition that the next big hit occurs, whichever comes first is established. Continue for the period until.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  In the big hit, the number of rounds is small (twice) and the opening of the big prize opening is very short (open for 0.5 seconds). When notifying that it has become, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly become a probable change state, which is called a “sudden probability change big hit”. Further, “suddenly probable big hit” is sometimes called “absolute accuracy”. In the big hit game state, the winning big hit is a hit where the winning for the first prize opening is not obtained and the winning ball is not obtained because the half-second opening is performed only twice. Further, instead of a sudden big hit, a two-round probable big hit in which a big winning opening is opened in an open pattern in which a winning ball is substantially obtained may be provided.

  In addition to the big hit, a small hit that opens the big winning opening may be provided by an opening pattern based on the number of times of opening and the opening time similar to the sudden big hit. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. If such a small hit is provided, when it is not informed whether or not the probability change state has been made after the end of each hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and the small hit, seeing the open pattern, Even when the player recognizes which one has been executed, there are two types of hits that result in the same opening pattern, so it is difficult for the player to know whether or not it is in a probabilistic state. Even when the probability variation state is not actually set, the player's sense of expectation for the probability variation state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

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

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, or sudden hit jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types of normal big hit, probability variation big hit, and sudden hit big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to the case where the time-short state is not, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is increased, and the reach type is Even when selected, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the short-time state by setting the ratio that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach with the shortest fluctuation time is selected among the fluctuation pattern types to be higher. Become.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. On the basis of the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined as one of “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, or “probable jackpot”, and is also referenced to determine the jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 5 (B), there are numerical values to be compared with the random 1 value, and judgments corresponding to “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, and “crash jackpot”. Value (big hit type judgment value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the “surprise big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit symbol “5” of the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the ratios determined for jackpots that are in a high probability state are the same. However, the ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C is determined to be more likely than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol has a higher probability of being a probable big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. It should be noted that the ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot may be the same in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  In addition, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a higher ratio of selecting big hits (15 rounds big hit) with a larger number of rounds in the big hit gaming state than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, There is a high ratio of selecting a big hit (15 round big hit) with a substantial number of possible winnings in the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the second special symbol is a big hit than the first special symbol, the player has a higher degree of advantage with respect to winning the big prize opening (for example, there are substantially more rounds that can be won). The game is controlled to a big hit gaming state as an advantageous state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second special symbol is controlled to be more advantageous than the first special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the sudden big hit is not selected in the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C, the abrupt big hit can be selected, but more accurate than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. Data may be set so that the selection ratio for jackpots is low.

  In addition to the above, the condition for controlling the second special symbol to be more advantageous than the first special symbol has a high ratio of time reduction (the decision to control the time reduction state is made). The ratio is high), there are many winning balls (a lot of game balls are paid out when winning a prize), the probability variation ratio is high (the ratio to be determined to be in the probability variation state is high), and the number of time reductions is large (in the time reduction state) It is possible to set various conditions such as a large number of times of control).

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  6A shows a fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of deviation in the normal state, and FIG. 6B shows a fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of deviation in the short time state. Further, (c) shows a fluctuation pattern determination table for normal big hit, (d) shows a fluctuation pattern determination table for probability big hit, and (e) shows a fluctuation pattern determination table for sudden big hit. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6E is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds).

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”. The “accuracy big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “accuracy big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “super-reaching out” shown in the “variation pattern” column is “the super-reaching variation pattern resulting in the out-of-range display result”.

  In the table of FIG. 6, “Random 2 distribution” and “Variation pattern type” are described as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 distribution number” and “Variation pattern type”. It is a column indicating a function. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are divided into a plurality of numerical ranges for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal” and “reach”. Assigned. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 110 of 251, the variation pattern type is It is determined to be “reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 6, “Random 3 distribution” and “Variation pattern” are described as a variation pattern determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 3 distribution” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column which shows. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of “reach” are “normal reach miss”, “super reach A miss” and “super reach B miss”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “reach” is selected, “normal reach deviation” and “ A variation pattern is selected and determined from “super reach A out of position” and “super reach B out of position”.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is out of order in the non-short-time state, the fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of deviation is selected in the normal state of FIG. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of order in the time reduction state, the fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of deviation is selected in the time reduction state of FIG. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the normal big hit shown in FIG. 6C is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the probable big hit shown in FIG. 6D is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a sudden big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the big hit in FIG. 6E is selected.

  The time fluctuation state determination table of FIG. 6B is a normal fluctuation whose fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. The data is set so that the ratio determined to (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is high and the ratio determined to reach fluctuation having a fluctuation time longer than the normal fluctuation is low. Further, as a variation pattern of the normal variation, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is set in the short-time state deviation time determination table of FIG. 6B compared to the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. .

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  In addition, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a loss, the data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high and low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the percentage of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is a loss. By performing the reach production, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 6D that is selected when a promising big hit out of the big hits has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of the super reach reach is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  In addition, such a variation pattern is used when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). ) And when it is less than a predetermined number (for example, when the total number of pending storages is 0 to 2), the selection ratio is set to be different. You may be made to perform the pending | holding number shortening control by which fluctuation time is shortened compared with the case where the pending | holding memory | storage number is less than predetermined number. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more).

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 6 shows specific command data regarding the effect control command, and the relationship between the name of the command and the designated content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control commands, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). When a unique number is assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate the start of a jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot or sudden hit jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A303 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot or sudden probability jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability / low base state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total number (total pending storage count) of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a start winning designation command for designating which one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total reserved storage number However, the effect control command transmitted as the hold storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 12), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it will be a big hit at the start winning prize, the big hit type, and the random value for determining the variation pattern type. Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 8A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 8A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) that stores a random number or the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (to be described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold specific area and the storage area as described above is read at the start winning prize and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. It is done.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize slot 14, the main board 31 is made up of three commands, that is, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, and a total pending storage number designation command. To the effect control board 80. Various commands such as the received symbol designation command, variation type command, and total pending memory number designation command can be stored in association with each other in the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, a storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and a big hit type determination random number (random 1) used for game control is performed ( Random number update process for determination: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the random counter for generating the initial value random number (random 4 initial value determining random number, etc.) and the display random number (random 2, 3) (initial value). Random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and a special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning award in a predetermined order. The value of the symbol process flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores first storage data (first storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13. A storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 are provided. . In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311.
In the start winning determination process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 adds up the total number of reserved storage counters in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 described in FIG. Data indicating “first” is set in the area corresponding to the value of (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13a is turned on in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. When the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the 2 start winning opening 14. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 is stored in the hold memory specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process in which the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (S1218), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 7B) (see FIG. 7B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (S1229), and control to transmit the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) CPU 56 performs the second start Every time a winning prize is awarded to the winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in S1217 and S1228. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing and the big hit type are determined, or the variation pattern (variation pattern type) is determined in the variation pattern setting processing. In addition, the display of the variation based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 separately. Before being awarded, a winning determination process is executed to determine whether or not to win in advance, and the type and variation pattern of the jackpot in advance. By doing so, the variation display result is predicted in advance before the effect symbol variation display is executed, and the effect control CPU 101 changes the effect symbol based on the determination result at the time of winning, as will be described later. A pre-reading notice is executed to predict that a big hit will occur during the display (possibility of a big hit).

  In this embodiment, an example in which the pre-reading notice is executed for both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol will be described. However, only the first special symbol is displayed during the low base state. The prefetch notice may be executed as a target, and the prefetch notice may be executed only for the second special symbol during the high base state.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 is set with a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data indicating “displacement” in the symbol designation command ( S223). As a result, a symbol designating command indicating “displacement” is output at the time of starting winning.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S224). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the determination process at the time of winning in S1217), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, or “surprise big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process of S1228 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. It is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S225). For example, when it is determined that “normal big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating that “normal big hit” is set in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that “probable big hit” or “probable big hit”, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating “probable big hit” or “surprise big hit” in the symbol designating command, respectively. As a result, when a big hit is made, a symbol designation command indicating that “normal big hit”, “probability big hit” or “surprise big hit” is output at the time of starting winning.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in S1216 and S1227 to determine each display result set in S223 and S225 and the variation pattern according to the gaming state ( S226). For example, in this embodiment, since the table used for determining the variation pattern type differs depending on whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is in the time saving state, in S226, the variation pattern is determined. When the variable display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the time reduction flag (the flag set when the time reduction control is performed) for the target hold storage data Recognize the gaming state, select the table used for determining the variation pattern based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and use the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) for variation pattern Determine.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variation type command (S227). Thereby, at the time of starting winning, a variation type command indicating the variation type is output.

  In addition, there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in S221 at the time of the start winning, until the start of the variation display based on the start winning actually. There is. For this reason, the gaming state has changed from the confirmation of whether or not it is in the probable variation state in S221 until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the gaming state depends on the number of variations). In the case of a change, the game state may change from the probability change state to the normal state until the number of changes is up to 100 and after 100. Therefore, the gaming state determined in S222 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory may be specified, and the determination at the time of starting winning may be performed based on the changed game state. . In addition, the game state when the variation display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter for the hold storage data to be determined as the big hit Is recognized, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot type determination random number (random R). You may do it.

  Moreover, you may confirm whether it is a time-short state at the time of a start winning prize. In such a case, the variable display may be executed a plurality of times until the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. Therefore, the game state has changed after confirming whether it is in the short-time state or not until the display of fluctuation based on the start winning is actually started (for example, when the game state changes depending on the number of fluctuations). In addition, there are cases where the gaming state changes from the short-time state to the normal state up to 100 times and after 100 times.) Therefore, the gaming state determined at the time of starting winning is not always the same as the gaming state determined at the start of variation. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory may be specified, and the determination at the time of starting winning may be performed based on the changed game state. . In addition, with respect to the on-hold storage data to be subjected to the determination of the variation pattern, based on the data indicating the game state, such as a time-count counter, the gaming state when the variation display based on the on-hold storage data is executed, Based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected, and the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). May be.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 8A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1. Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  One is subtracted from the count value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passing process or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is a normal game. When the state is short or short, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the big hit end processing (S307 in FIG. 10) when the probability variation big hit and the sudden big hit are made, and then the condition that the next big hit is determined or the display result of losing When the condition that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is satisfied, the display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data. When the big hit type is “surprise big hit”, “03” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation jackpot”, “7” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). The big hit flag is set when it is determined that the big hit is made, and the CPU 56 is in the big hit type information stored in S74, the non-short-time state or the short-time state. As a table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the time information indicating the variation time, the variation pattern determination at the time of deviation is shown in FIG. 6 based on the selection conditions of the determination table described above. Any one of a table, a variation pattern determination table at the time of deviation in a short-time state, a variation pattern determination table at a normal big hit, a variation pattern determination table at a probability variable big hit, and a variation pattern determination table at a sudden big hit is selected.

  Here, the time reduction information is information indicating whether or not the time reduction state is present. The time reduction information indicates that the time reduction state is set when the time reduction flag is set, and the non-time reduction state is indicated when the time reduction flag is not set.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed based on the big hit type data stored in S74 whether the big hit is a probable big hit (S92). If it is a probable big hit, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the probable big hit shown in FIG. 6D is selected (S93), and the process proceeds to S114. If it is not a promising big hit, it is checked whether or not the big hit is a sudden big hit (S98). When it is a big hit, the variation pattern determination table at the big hit in FIG. 6E is selected (S99), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when it is not a sudden big hit, that is, when it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected (S94), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S91, that is, when it is off, it is confirmed whether or not the hourly flag is set (S95). When the time reduction flag is not set, the shift pattern determination table at the time of deviation is selected in the normal state of FIG. 6A (S96), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, the variation pattern determination table at the time of deviation is selected in the time reduction state of FIG. 6B (S97), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Thereby, as a table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the gaming state, the variation at the time of deviation in the normal state shown in FIG. 6 based on the selection conditions of the determination table as described above. Any one of a pattern determination table, a variation pattern determination table at the time of deviation in a short time state, a variation pattern determination table at a normal big hit, a variation pattern determination table at a probability big hit, and a variation pattern determination table at a sudden big hit is selected.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer), and performs the processing of S93, S94, S96, S97 or S99. By referring to the data in the variation pattern type determination table section in the selected determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer), and the determination table selected in the process of S93, S94, S96, S97 or S99. The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the data related to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table section (S115).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command to the display result 4 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 7).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done. In the big hit end process (S307), the probability change flag and the time-short flag are set at the end of the probability change big hit, the time-short flag is set at the end of the normal big hit, and the probability change flag is set at the end of the sudden hit big hit. Thereby, after the end of the probable big hit, it is controlled to the probable change state and the short time state, and after the end of the big hit, it is controlled to the short time state.

  Usually, the time-saving state after the big hit must be continued until either of the following conditions is satisfied: until the fluctuation display is executed 100 times or until the next big hit occurs. In such a duration of 100 times of variable display, in the jackpot ending process (S307), a time-count counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state is set to 100 times, and thereafter the variable display is executed. The special time stop process is performed by subtracting and updating. Based on the fact that the time reduction counter has counted up, the time reduction flag is reset to control to end the time reduction state.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Then, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating SR3-1 for prefetching notice determination and various random numbers including SR3-2 for determining the prefetching notice effect content is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR3-2 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each. By being extracted at a predetermined timing, it is used as a random number. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the effect symbol variation display is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect symbol variation display is stopped. Fluctuation pattern command includes length of fluctuation time, presence / absence of reach production, reach type when executing reach production (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and fluctuation display result (type of big hit, disengagement, big hit), etc. Information required for designating the variable display mode is a command including specific data. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the process of S791, and then performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  Pre-reading notice process (S791): It is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed, and when the pre-reading notice is executed, processing such as determination of the pre-read notice effect mode is performed.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on a random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In response to the received variation pattern command, an effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect symbol is selected, and the timing of the variation display time timer for timing the variation time of the variation display to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

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

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, display control such as a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big win is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

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

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect symbol display result according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Stop symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized.

  In the present embodiment, according to the variation pattern and the display result, random numbers of types necessary for determining various display results are selected from among random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. The stop symbols of the effect symbols are determined by using these and the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbols and the numerical values are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a middle effect symbol (middle symbol), a right effect symbol ( (Right design) Control is made so that the numerical data indicating each of the determination random numbers SR1-3 and the like can be counted. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR3 and the like is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined numerical range. , And are used as random numbers by being extracted at a timing determined for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a loss symbol determination data table (random) is stored in the ROM 102. The data table that shows the relationship between the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are out of the numerical value), and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the stop symbols that result in the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, respectively. Determined as a combination. Further, when determining the combination of non-reach off symbols in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of accidental big hit symbols, correction is made so that it becomes a combination of off symbols ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined. The combination of non-reach off symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR 1-1 to SR 1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a data table for determining a symbol that is stored in the ROM 102 is stored. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol (left and right effect symbols) forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-2 Is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) that stops last. The combination of the out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type. For example, when it is a probable big hit, a combination of probable big hit symbols reminiscent of a probable big hit (for example, a symbol with any odd number of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle and right effect symbols) Selection). In addition, when it is a normal big hit, a combination of normal big hit symbols reminiscent of a normal big hit (for example, a symbol with any even number of symbols such as “2, 2, 2” for the left, middle, and right production symbols) Selection).

  When it is decided to make a probable big hit, use the probable big hit symbol determination table (data table showing the relationship between the random value and the left, middle and right effect symbols that become the probable big hit symbol) stored in the ROM 102. Then, a combination in which the left, middle and right effect symbols are arranged in any odd number is selected and determined. In the probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is a combination of probability variation jackpot symbols using the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the probability variation big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  Further, when it is decided to make a normal jackpot, a normal jackpot symbol determination table stored in the ROM 102 (a data table showing the relationship between random numbers and left, middle and right effect symbols which become the normal jackpot symbol). Is used to select and determine a combination in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are arranged in any even number of symbols. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined even numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of the normal jackpot symbol, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is the combination of the normal jackpot symbol using the normal jackpot symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the normal jackpot symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  Further, when it is decided to make a big hit, the chance symbol design determination table (data table indicating the relationship between the random value and the left, middle, and right effect symbols that become the chance markers) stored in the ROM 102 is used. Used to select and determine a chance symbol combination. In the chance eye symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of chance eye symbol combinations. When determining a chance symbol combination, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is obtained by using the chance symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the winning big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining the stop symbol in step S8002, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols and the numerical values are associated with each other. The stop symbol of the production symbol is determined. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the determined effect stop symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is re-variation based on the variation pattern command read in step S8001 (step S8021). As shown in FIG. 6, in the case of the super reach variation pattern, whether or not there is re-variation is predetermined for each variation pattern.

  When it is determined that the presence of re-variation is specified (YES in step S8021) (in this embodiment, if there is re-variation, it will always be a big hit), the presentation control CPU 101 determines in step S8002. The reach-removed symbol obtained by shifting the middle symbol of the big hit stop symbol by a predetermined frame (for example, one frame) is determined as the temporary stop symbol before re-variation (step S8022).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines a re-variation pattern based on the re-variation pattern determination table (step S8003).

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a re-variation pattern determination table. Referring to FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 101 is the type of jackpot (whether it is a promiscuous jackpot or a normal jackpot), and the type of reach state (whether it is super reach A). Based on the value of random X, whether it is Super Reach B), which is the variation display of the production symbol corresponding to which special symbol (whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol), and Determine the revariation pattern.

  The type of jackpot is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command or the display result designated by the display result designation command. For example, if the variation pattern is “super reach A (with re-variation) probability variation big hit (32 seconds)” shown in FIG. 6D, the type of big hit is determined to be a probability variation big hit. Alternatively, if the display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command (8C03 (H)), the type of jackpot is determined to be a probability variation jackpot.

  The type of reach state is determined according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command. For example, for example, if the variation pattern is “super reach A (with revariation) probability variation big hit (32 seconds)” shown in FIG. 6D, the type of reach state is determined to be super reach A.

  It is determined which of the first symbol variation designation command (8D01 (H)) and the second symbol variation designation command (8D02 (H)) is received as to which of the special symbols represents the variation display of the effect symbol. Is done. For example, when the first symbol variation designation command is received, it is determined that the effect symbol variation display corresponds to the first special symbol.

  For example, when it is determined to be a probable big hit, super reach A is determined, and the production symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is a variable display, the value of the random X is one of 100 judgment values. The re-variation pattern α is determined if the value is assigned in advance to the first distribution number 80 in the column.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the effect mode in the effect display device. Referring to FIG. 19, the re-variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), starts the change display of the production symbol, and as shown in FIGS. 19 (B) to 19 (D), This is a re-variation effect pattern that is performed after the effect symbol is stopped at the temporary stop symbol.

  The re-variation pattern α is a pattern in which an effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) different from the jackpot display result is displayed through the reach state (FIG. 19D), and then the jackpot display result is derived and displayed (FIG. 19H). It is.

  The re-variation pattern β1 displays an effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) different from the jackpot display result through the reach state (FIG. 19D), and an image displayed when the variation display of a new effect symbol is started. (Here, the image in which the background color is changed from the reach background color changed in FIGS. 19C and 19D to the original normal background color) is displayed (FIG. 19I). FIG. 19 is a pattern for deriving and displaying the jackpot display result (FIG. 19K).

  The re-variation pattern β2 is a re-variation pattern included in the re-variation pattern β1, but through the reach state, an effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) different from the jackpot display result is displayed (FIG. 19D), and a new effect An image that is displayed when the symbol variation display is started (here, an image in which the background color is changed from the color changed in FIGS. 19C and 19D to the original color) is displayed ( FIG. 19 (L)) shows a pattern in which the display of the jackpot display is derived and displayed (FIG. 19 (O)) after it appears that the variable display has started (FIG. 19 (M)).

  Returning to FIG. 18, when it is determined to be a big jackpot, it is determined to be a super reach B, and when it is a variation display of a production symbol corresponding to the second special symbol, 100 random X hits are displayed. The re-variation pattern β2 is determined if the determination value is a value that is assigned in advance to the third distribution number 30 in the column.

  (1) Here, by selecting different re-variation patterns α, β 1 and β 2 depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable big hit or normal big hit), the selected re-variation pattern The ratio at which the effect symbol variation display is executed is made different based on.

  Thereby, according to the determined jackpot type, the effect symbol variation display based on the re-variation pattern α and the effect symbol variation display based on the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are executed at different ratios. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which re-variation pattern the variation display of the effect symbol is executed.

  (2) Specifically, in the case of super-reach A and the first special symbol with re-variation, when the probability variation big hit, re-variation pattern α is 80%, re-variation patterns β 1 and β 2 are 20% When the ratio is determined as a normal jackpot, the re-variation pattern α is 90%, and the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are determined at a ratio of 10%. , Β2 is 1/9, the ratio of the re-variation patterns β1, β2 to the re-variation pattern α at the time of probability variation is 1/4, and the latter is controlled so that the ratio is higher. Thus, the ratio of the probability variation big hit to the normal big hit when the re-variation pattern β1, β2 is executed is (1/4 ÷ 1) of the ratio of the probability variation big hit to the normal big hit when the re-variation pattern α is executed. / 9 =) 9/4 times. That is, when the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are executed, the probability variation big hit is likely to be 9/4 times that when the re-variation pattern α is executed.

  As described above, when the normal jackpot having the predetermined degree of advantage is determined, the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed based on the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol based on the re-variation pattern α. Production design based on re-variation patterns β1 and β2 for controlling variation display of production design based on re-variation pattern α when a probabilistic big success having higher advantage than normal big success is determined than the ratio to be controlled The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled so that the ratio of controlling the variation display of the display becomes high.

  As a result, when the effect symbol variation display is executed based on the re-variation patterns β1 and β2, the effect symbol variation display is executed based on the re-variation pattern α, compared to the normal jackpot. It becomes easy to become a probable big hit with a high advantage.

  For this reason, after an effect symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed after reaching the jackpot display result after the reach state is displayed, an effect symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed after reaching the jackpot display result after reaching the jackpot display result. If the result is not derived and displayed, and the image that is displayed when the variation display of a new production symbol is started is displayed, then the case where the result of the jackpot display is derived and displayed is a big advantage. It becomes easy.

  As a result, even when an image that is displayed when a variation display of a new effect design is started, the expectation that is a big hit can be maintained.

  (3) Also, depending on whether it is Super Reach A or Super Reach B, the ratio of the selection of the re-variation patterns α, β 1, β 2 is varied, thereby producing the effect based on the selected re-variation pattern The rate at which the symbol variation display is executed is varied.

  Thereby, according to the determined type of reach state, the effect symbol variation display based on the re-variation pattern α and the effect symbol variation display based on the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are executed at different ratios. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) Specifically, when the probability variation big hit and the first special symbol have a re-variation, if the super-reach B, the re-variation pattern α is 20% and the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are 80%. When the ratio is determined as a super-reach A, the re-variation pattern α is 80%, and the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are determined at a ratio of 20%. The ratio of the patterns β1 and β2 is 1/4, the ratio of the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 to the re-variation pattern α in Super Reach B is 4, and the latter is controlled so that the ratio is higher. Accordingly, the ratio of the super reach A to the super reach A when the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are executed is the ratio (4) of the super reach B to the super reach A when the re-variation pattern α is executed. ÷ 1/4 =) 16 times. That is, when the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are executed, the super reach B is 16 times easier than when the re-variation pattern α is executed. That is, when the super reach B is executed, the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are more easily executed than when the super reach A is executed.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 6 (b), 6 (c), and 6 (d), the ratio of super reach A to super reach A in the case of detachment is (40/40). =) 1.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol, the ratio between the normal big hit and the probable big hit is 4: 4. The ratio of the super reach B to the super reach A when it is usually a big hit is 2/3. The ratio of the super reach B to the super reach A when the probability variation big hit is 3/2. Therefore, the ratio of the super reach B to the super reach A when the big special is displayed in the display of the first special symbol is (4/8 × 2/3 + 4/8 × 3/2 =) 1 / 3 + 3/4 = 13/12.

  In the variation display of the second special symbol, the ratio of the normal big hit and the probable big hit is 4: 6. The ratio of the super reach B to the super reach A when it is usually a big hit is 2/3. The ratio of the super reach B to the super reach A when the probability variation big hit is 3/2. For this reason, the ratio of super reach B to super reach A when the first special symbol display is a big hit is (4/10 × 2/3 + 6/10 × 3/2 =) 7 / 6.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the super reach A in the case of a big hit (normal big hit, probable big hit) rather than the ratio (1) of the super reach B to the super reach A in the case of outliers. The ratio of super-reach B to doing (13/12 for the first special symbol, 7/6 for the second special symbol) is high. That is, Super Reach B has a higher expectation of jackpot than Super Reach A.

  Then, when the expectation level for the big hit is a predetermined degree of super reach A, the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed based on the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol based on the re-variation pattern α. Based on the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 for controlling the variation display of the effect symbols based on the re-variation pattern α when the super reach B is a higher expectation than the super-reach A than the control ratio. Thus, the variation display of the effect symbol is controlled so that the ratio of controlling the variation display of the effect symbol becomes high.

  As a result, the reach performed when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed based on the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 than the case where the variation display of the effect symbol is executed based on the re-variation pattern α. The ratio of the super-reach B having a high degree of expectation in which the state is a big hit than the super-reach A becomes higher.

  For this reason, after an effect symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed after reaching the jackpot display result after the reach state is displayed, an effect symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed after reaching the jackpot display result after reaching the jackpot display result. When the result is not derived and displayed, and the image that is displayed when the display of a new production symbol is started is displayed, and the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the executed reach state is the jackpot The ratio of the reach state with a high expectation level becomes high.

  In other words, when the reach state with a high expectation level for a big win is reached, after the reach state, an effect symbol different from the jackpot display result is displayed, and then the jackpot display result is not derived and displayed, and the new effect symbol variation display After the image that is displayed when starting is displayed, the ratio that the big hit display result is derived and displayed increases. As a result, even when an image that is displayed when a variation display of a new effect design is started, the expectation that is a big hit can be maintained.

  (5) Also, by changing the proportion of the re-variation patterns α, β1, and β2 to be selected depending on which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the variation display of the production symbol, Based on the selected re-variation pattern, the ratio at which the effect symbol variation display is executed is varied.

  Thereby, depending on whether the display of the effect symbol changes corresponding to the change display of the first identification information or the second identification information, the effect display change display based on the re-change pattern α and the re-change pattern β1, Variation display of effect symbols based on β2 is executed at different rates. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) Specifically, in the case of probability variation big hit and super-reach A with re-variation, if it is the second special symbol, re-variation pattern α is 70%, re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are 30% In the case where the re-variation pattern α is determined at a rate of 80% and the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are determined at a rate of 20% when the first special symbol is determined, the re-variation pattern α for the first special symbol is determined. The ratio of the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 is 1/4, the ratio of the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 to the re-variation pattern α in the second special symbol is 3/7, and the latter is controlled so that the ratio is higher. The Thus, the ratio of the second special symbol to the first special symbol when the re-variation pattern β1, β2 is executed is the second special symbol with respect to the first special symbol when the re-variation pattern α is executed. The ratio is (3/7 ÷ 1/4 =) 12/7 times. That is, when the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are executed, the display of the effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is 12/7 times that when the re-variation pattern α is executed.

  Here, the probability variation big hit has a higher advantage than the normal big hit. Further, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed rather than when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the ratio of determining the probability variable big hit with respect to determining the normal big hit is higher. It is determined.

  Thus, when it is decided to control the jackpot for the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display is controlled based on the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 when the variation display is controlled based on the variation pattern α. When the decision to control the jackpot for the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is determined rather than the ratio to be changed, the fluctuation display is based on the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 for controlling the fluctuation display based on the re-variation pattern α. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled so that the ratio to be controlled becomes high.

  As a result, the first special symbol is displayed when the effect symbol variation display is executed based on the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 than when the effect symbol variation display is executed based on the re-variation pattern α. The ratio of the effect symbol variation display corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol having a higher ratio of winning the jackpot having a higher advantage is higher.

  For this reason, after an effect symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed after reaching the jackpot display result after the reach state is displayed, an effect symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed after reaching the jackpot display result after reaching the jackpot display result. If the result is not derived and displayed, and the image that is displayed when the variation display of a new effect symbol is started is displayed, then the case where the result of the jackpot display is derived and displayed has a higher advantage. The proportion of the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol having a high ratio becomes high.

  In other words, if it is a variation display of the production symbol corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol with a high ratio of winning big hit with a high degree of advantage, after the production symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed through the reach state, After the display result is not derived and displayed, and the image that is displayed when the variation display of a new effect symbol is started is displayed, the ratio that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed increases. As a result, even when an image that is displayed when a variation display of a new effect design is started, the expectation that is a big hit can be maintained.

  (7) After the reach state, display the effect symbol different from the jackpot display result, display the image displayed when the variation display of the new effect symbol is started, and then re-variate to display and display the jackpot display result In the pattern, an effect symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed through the reach state, an image that is displayed when the variation display of the new effect symbol is started, and it is presumed that the variation display has started. Thereafter, a re-variation pattern β2 for deriving and displaying the jackpot display result is included.

  As a result, after an effect symbol different from the jackpot display result is displayed through the reach state, the jackpot display result is not derived and displayed, and an image that is displayed when a variation display of a new effect symbol is started is displayed. Later, not only when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, but the effect symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed through the reach state, and the image that is displayed when the variation display of the new effect symbol is started is displayed. Furthermore, even if the jackpot display result is derived and displayed after it is presumed that the variable display has started, the jackpot display result is derived after the reach design is displayed and an effect design different from the jackpot display result is displayed. It becomes easy to become a big hit with high advantage rather than a case.

  As a result, an image that is displayed when a variation display of a new effect symbol is started is displayed, and even if it appears that the variation display has started, the expectation that is a big hit can be maintained.

  (8) In the case of super-reach A and the first special symbol with re-variation, if the normal big hit, the re-variation patterns α and β1 are determined at a rate of 95% and the re-variation pattern β2 is determined at a rate of 5%. When the probability variation big hit is determined, the re-variation patterns α and β1 are determined to be 88% and the re-variation pattern β2 is determined to be 12%. The ratio is 5/95, the ratio of the re-variation pattern β2 to the re-variation patterns α and β1 at the time of the probability variation is 12/88, and the latter is controlled so that the ratio is higher. Thus, the ratio of the probability variation big hit to the normal big hit when the re-variation pattern β2 is executed is the ratio (12/88 ÷ 5) of the probability variation big hit to the normal big hit when the re-variation patterns α and β1 are executed. / 95 =) 57/22 times. That is, when the re-variation pattern β2 is executed, the probability variation big hit is likely to be 57/22 times than when the re-variation patterns α and β1 are executed.

  As described above, when a normal jackpot with a predetermined degree of advantage is determined, when a display pattern different from the jackpot display result is displayed via the re-variation pattern α or reach state, and a variation display of a new stage design is started Re-variation for controlling the variable display based on the re-variation pattern β1 that is not the re-variation pattern β2 that causes the jackpot display result to be derived and displayed. Fluctuation display based on a re-variation pattern α or a re-variation pattern β1 that is not a re-variation pattern β2 when a probability variation big hit having a higher advantage than the normal big hit is determined than the ratio for controlling the fluctuation display based on the pattern β The variation table of the production symbol so that the ratio of controlling the variation display based on the re-variation pattern β2 with respect to the control is increased. The display is controlled.

  As a result, when the effect symbol variation display is executed based on the re-variation pattern β2, the effect symbol variation display is executed based on the re-variation patterns α, β1 than the normal jackpot. It becomes easy to become a probable big hit with a high advantage.

  For this reason, when a winning symbol display result is derived after a reach symbol is displayed after reaching the jackpot display result, and after a bonus symbol display result is displayed after reaching the jackpot display result after reaching the jackpot display result The result is not derived and displayed, and the image that is displayed when the variation display of a new production symbol is started is displayed. Then, the jackpot display result is derived and displayed. An effect symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed, and an image that is displayed when a variation display of a new effect symbol is started is displayed. After it is presumed that the variation display has started, the jackpot display result is derived. When displayed, it is likely to be a big hit with high advantage.

  As a result, an image that is displayed when a variation display of a new effect symbol is started is displayed, and even if it appears that the variation display has started, the expectation that is a big hit can be maintained.

  Referring to FIG. 19 again, the time from when the temporary stop symbols of re-variation patterns α, β1, and β2 are displayed until the final display result (the jackpot display result in this embodiment) is derived and displayed is The length is adjusted in advance so as to be the same length. Here, the time is adjusted by the length of the moving image of the effect (FIG. 19G, FIG. 19J, FIG. 19N) that displays the explosion moving image.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when it is determined that there is no re-change (NO in step S8021), and after step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 is determined in step S8003 and the change pattern indicated by the change pattern command. A process table corresponding to the re-variation pattern is selected (step S8004). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8004 (step S8005).

  The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

  The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and notice effect. In the case where the notice effect is configured to be executable, if it is determined to execute the notice effect, a process table in which data corresponding to the notice effect is set is selected and the notice effect is executed. If not determined, a process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

  Also, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 produces the production device (production display device 9 as production component for variably displaying production symbols according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Then, the control of various lamps as the production component and the speaker 27) as the production component is started (step S8006). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  Next, a specific example of the prefetching effect determined in step S791 in FIG. 16 will be described. Although the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are A pending storage in which numerical data extracted up to a predetermined upper limit number is stored for the variable display in which the variable display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) Displayed as a hold display on the first hold storage display unit 18c or the second hold storage display unit 18d.

  The display mode of the hold display includes a normal mode (a mode of “◯”), a special mode that is different from the normal mode (a mode in which six lines are drawn outside “O”), The first special mode (a mode in which “X” is included inside “◯”) and the second special mode (a “X” inside “○”) that are different from the normal mode and the special mode Included embodiment).

  The first on-hold storage display unit 18c or the second on-hold storage display unit 18d corresponding to the hold storage that is the determination target at a different rate depending on the display result of the variation display of the effect symbol at the start winning prize and the determination result of the change pattern. Is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode. The hold display can be displayed by changing to the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings (start winning prize timing, arbitrary shift timing).

  When the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode until the variable display based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold display is started. Displayed.

  Thereby, diversity can be given to the timing at which the display mode of the hold display is changed, and when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. Since it is changed and displayed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The ratio of changing from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode may be 100% or a relatively high rate.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) A variable display (variation display) of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, production symbols) that can identify each is performed, and when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed for the player A gaming machine (eg, a pachinko gaming machine, slot machine) that controls to an advantageous specific gaming state (eg, a big hit gaming state),
Predetermining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, step of FIG. 11) for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state and which of a plurality of types of the specific gaming states having different advantages S1216, step S1227, steps S61 to S74 in FIG.
Variable display execution means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that executes variable display of the identification information based on the variable display pattern according to the determination by the prior determination means among the plurality of types of variable display patterns. 10, step S300 to step S304 in FIG. 10, variation pattern determination table in FIG. 6, production control microcomputer 100, step S800 to step S803 in FIG. 16, see FIGS. 18 and 19),
The variable display patterns of a plurality of types display a first variable display pattern (for example, a re-variation pattern α, for example) that displays the identification information different from the specific display result through a reach state and then displays the specific display result. Displayed when the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed through the reach state and new variable display of the identification information is started (see FIGS. 19G and 19H). After the image is displayed, a second variable display pattern for deriving and displaying the specific display result (for example, re-variation pattern β1, see FIGS. 19 (I) to 19 (K), re-variation pattern β2, FIG. 19 (L ) To FIG. 19 (O)).
The variable display executing means executes the variable display of the identification information based on the first variable display pattern and the second variable according to the type of the specific gaming state determined by the prior determination means. The rate at which the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the display pattern is made different (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, the re-variation patterns α, β1, By changing the rate at which β2 is selected, the rate at which the effect symbol variation display is executed based on the selected re-variation pattern is varied).

  According to such a configuration, the variable display of the identification information based on the first variable display pattern and the variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern differ according to the determined specific gaming state type Is executed. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of causing a player to pay attention to which variable display pattern the variable display of the identification information is executed.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
The variable display executing means is configured to execute the variable display based on the first variable display pattern when a first specific gaming state (for example, a normal big hit) having a predetermined degree of advantage is determined. When the second specific gaming state (for example, the probability variation big hit) having a higher advantage than the first specific gaming state is determined than the ratio of executing the variable display based on the display pattern, the first variable display pattern is set. The variable display is executed so that the ratio of executing the variable display based on the second variable display pattern with respect to executing the variable display based on the second variable display pattern is increased (for example, as shown in FIG. If there is a re-variation with a special symbol and a probable big hit, determine the re-variation pattern α at a rate of 80% and re-variation patterns β1, β2 at a rate of 20%. When the big hit is determined, the ratio of the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 to the re-variation pattern α at the normal big hit is 1 in the case where the re-variation pattern α is determined by 90% and the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are 10%. / 9, the ratio of the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 to the re-variation pattern α at the probability variation big hit is 1/4, and the latter is controlled so that the ratio becomes higher. When executed, the ratio of the probability change big hit to the normal big hit is 9/4 times the ratio of the probability change big hit to the normal big hit when the re-variation pattern α is executed. When executed, it is likely to be 9/4 times the probability variation big hit than when the re-variation pattern α is executed.

  According to such a configuration, the case where the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the second variable display pattern is more than the case where the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the first variable display pattern. The second specific game state is more likely to be more advantageous than the first specific game state.

  Therefore, after the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed after reaching the reach state, the specific display is displayed after the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed via the reach state than when the specific display result is derived. The specific gaming state with higher advantage when the specific display result is derived and displayed after the image displayed when the result is not derived and displayed and the variable display of new identification information is started It becomes easy to become.

  As a result, even when an image displayed when variable display of new identification information is started, a sense of expectation for entering a specific gaming state can be maintained.

(2-1) A variable display (variation display) of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, production symbols) that can identify each of them is performed, and when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed for the player A gaming machine (eg, a pachinko gaming machine, slot machine) that controls to an advantageous specific gaming state (eg, a big hit gaming state),
Predetermining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, steps S1216, S1227 in FIG. 11, steps S61 to S74 in FIG. 13) for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state;
Variable display execution means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that executes variable display of the identification information based on the variable display pattern according to the determination by the prior determination means among the plurality of types of variable display patterns. 10, step S300 to step S304 in FIG. 10, variation pattern determination table in FIG. 6, production control microcomputer 100, step S800 to step S803 in FIG. 16, see FIGS. 18 and 19),
The variable display patterns of a plurality of types display a first variable display pattern (for example, a re-variation pattern α, for example) that displays the identification information different from the specific display result through a reach state and then displays the specific display result. Displayed when the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed through the reach state and new variable display of the identification information is started (see FIGS. 19G and 19H). After the image is displayed, a second variable display pattern for deriving and displaying the specific display result (for example, re-variation pattern β1, see FIGS. 19 (I) to 19 (K), re-variation pattern β2, FIG. 19 (L ) To FIG. 19 (O)).
The variable display execution means can change the identification information based on the ratio of executing the variable display of the identification information based on the first variable display pattern and the second variable display pattern according to the type of the reach state. The ratio at which the display is executed is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, the ratio at which the re-variation patterns α, β1, β2 are selected differs depending on whether the reach is super reach A or super reach B. By doing so, the rate at which the variation display of the effect symbols is executed based on the selected re-variation pattern is varied).

  According to such a configuration, according to the determined reach state type, the variable display of the identification information based on the first variable display pattern and the variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern differ at a different rate. Executed. As a result, a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game can be provided.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
The variable display execution means is based on the second variable display pattern for executing variable display based on the first variable display pattern when the expectation level for entering the specific gaming state is the predetermined reach state. The variable display is executed based on the first variable display pattern when the second reach state is expected to be a specific gaming state higher than the first reach state than the ratio of executing the variable display. Based on the second variable display pattern, the variable display is executed so that the ratio of executing the variable display becomes high (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the probability variation big hit and the first special symbol are changed again) When the super reach B is determined, the re-variation pattern α is determined at a rate of 20%, and the re-variation patterns β 1 and β 2 are determined at a rate of 80%. In the case where the dynamic pattern α is determined to be 80% and the re-variation patterns β 1 and β 2 are determined at a ratio of 20%, the ratio of the re-variation patterns β 1 and β 2 to the re-variation pattern α at the time of super reach A is 1/4, super reach B. The ratio of the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 to the re-variation pattern α at the time is 4, and the latter is controlled so that the ratio becomes higher, whereby superreach when the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are executed is performed. The ratio of super reach B to A is 16 times the ratio of super reach B to super reach A when the re-variation pattern α is executed, that is, when re-change patterns β 1 and β 2 are executed. (It is 16 times more likely to be super reach B than when the re-variation pattern α is executed.)

  According to such a configuration, the case where the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the second variable display pattern is more than the case where the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the first variable display pattern. The ratio that the executed reach state is the second reach state with a high expectation that the specific reach state is higher than the first reach state is increased.

  Therefore, after the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed after reaching the reach state, the specific display is displayed after the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed via the reach state than when the specific display result is derived. When the specific display result is derived and displayed after the image displayed when the result is not derived and displayed and the variable display of new identification information is started, the executed reach state is specified. The ratio of a reach state with a high expectation level that becomes a gaming state increases.

  In other words, when the reach state with a high expectation level for a big win is reached, after the reach state, an effect symbol different from the jackpot display result is displayed, and then the jackpot display result is not derived and displayed, and the new effect symbol variation display After the image that is displayed when starting is displayed, the ratio that the big hit display result is derived and displayed increases. As a result, even if the image displayed when the variable display of new identification information is started after the reach state is reached when the reach state with a high expectation level, which is a big hit, is displayed, the specific game The expectation that becomes a state can be maintained.

(3-1) A variable display (variable display) of a plurality of types of first identification information (for example, a first special symbol) or second identification information (for example, a second special symbol) that can identify each of them is performed, When a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information, control is performed to a specific gaming state (for example, jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine (eg, a pachinko machine)
Predetermining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, steps S1216, S1227 in FIG. 11, steps S61 to S74 in FIG. 13) for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state;
Based on the variable display pattern according to the determination by the predetermining means among the plurality of types of variable display patterns, the first identification information or the second identification information in the effect display means (for example, the effect display device 9). Variable display executing means for performing variable display of identification information corresponding to the variable display (for example, the game control microcomputer 560, steps S300 to S304 in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table in FIG. 6, the effect control microcomputer 100) , Step S800 to step S803 of FIG. 16, see FIG. 18 and FIG. 19),
A plurality of types of the variable display patterns are displayed in a first state, after the identification information different from the display result corresponding to the specific display result is displayed through the reach state, and then the display result corresponding to the specific display result is derived and displayed. A variable display pattern (for example, re-variation pattern α, see FIG. 19G, FIG. 19H) and the identification information different from the display result corresponding to the specific display result through the reach state; A second variable display pattern (for example, re-variation pattern β1, for example) that displays an image displayed when variable display of the new identification information is started and then displays and displays a display result corresponding to the specific display result. 19 (I) to FIG. 19 (K), re-variation pattern β2, see FIG. 19 (L) to FIG. 19 (O)), and
The variable display execution means is based on the first variable display pattern at a different ratio depending on whether the variable information is displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information. The variable display of the identification information and the variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern are executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, an effect corresponding to either the first special symbol or the second special symbol) By changing the ratio of selecting the re-variation patterns α, β1, and β2 depending on whether the display is a variation display of the symbols, the proportion of the effect symbol variation display based on the selected re-variation pattern is increased. Different).

  According to such a configuration, the variable display of the identification information based on the first variable display pattern according to whether the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is performed. The variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern is executed at a different rate. As a result, a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game can be provided.

(3-2) In the gaming machine of (3-1) above,
The specific game state includes a first specific game state (for example, a normal big hit) having a predetermined degree of advantage and a second specific game state (for example, a probable big hit) having a higher advantage than the first specific game state. Including
The pre-determining means determines the type of the specific gaming state, and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed than when the variable display of the first identification information is executed, Determining the ratio of determining the second specific gaming state to determining the first specific gaming state to be high;
The variable display execution means is configured to execute the variable display based on the first variable display pattern when it is determined to control the variable display of the first identification information to the specific gaming state. The variable display is executed based on the first variable display pattern when it is determined to control the variable display of the second identification information to the specific gaming state rather than the ratio of executing the variable display based on the display pattern. Based on the second variable display pattern, the variable display is executed so that the ratio of executing the variable display becomes high (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of the second special symbol, the re-variation pattern α is determined to be 70%, and the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are determined to be 30%, and the first special symbol is determined. In a case where the re-variation pattern α is determined at a rate of 80% and the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are determined at a rate of 20%, the ratio of the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 to the re-variation pattern α at the time of the first special symbol is 1. / 4, the ratio of the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 to the re-variation pattern α at the time of the second special symbol is 3/7, and the latter is controlled so that the ratio becomes higher. The ratio of the second special symbol to the first special symbol when β2 is executed is 12/7 times the ratio of the second special symbol to the first special symbol when the re-variation pattern α is executed. That is, when the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are executed, it is 12/7 times the effect symbols corresponding to the second special symbol, compared to when the re-variation pattern α is executed.

  According to such a configuration, the case where the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the second variable display pattern is more than the case where the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the first variable display pattern. The ratio of the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information having a higher ratio of the specific gaming state having a higher advantage than the first identification information is increased.

  Therefore, after the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed after reaching the reach state, the specific display is displayed after the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed via the reach state than when the specific display result is derived. The specific gaming state with higher advantage when the specific display result is derived and displayed after the image displayed when the result is not derived and displayed and the variable display of new identification information is started The ratio of the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information having a high ratio becomes high.

  In other words, if it is a variation display of the production symbol corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol with a high ratio of winning big hit with a high degree of advantage, after the production symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed through the reach state, After the display result is not derived and displayed, and the image that is displayed when the variation display of a new effect symbol is started is displayed, the ratio that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed increases. As a result, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information is executed, than when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information is executed, Even if an image that is displayed when variable display of new identification information is started after variable display is displayed, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for a specific gaming state.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1-1), (1-2), (2-1), (2-2), (3-1) and (3-2),
In the second variable display pattern, the identification information different from the specific display result through the reach state (the identification information different from the display result corresponding to the specific display result) is displayed, and the new identification information A third variable that displays an image that is displayed when variable display is started, and further displays the specific display result (display result corresponding to the specific display result) after pretending that the variable display has started. Display patterns (for example, re-variation pattern β2, see FIGS. 19L to 19O) are included.

  According to such a configuration, after the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed through the reach state, the specific display result is not derived and displayed, and is displayed when variable display of new identification information is started. Not only when the specific display result is derived and displayed after the image is displayed, but also when the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed through the reach state, and when the variable display of new identification information is started. When the specific display result is derived and displayed after it is presumed that the variable display has started, and the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed through the reach state, the specific display is displayed. Compared to the case where the result is derived, it becomes easier to enter a specific gaming state with a higher advantage.

  As a result, an image displayed when a variable display of new identification information is started is displayed, and even when it is presumed that the variable display has started, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for a specific gaming state. .

(5) The game according to any one of (1-1), (1-2), (2-1), (2-2), (3-1), (3-2), and (4) In the machine
The variable display executing means is configured to detect the identification information (the specific display result) that is different from the specific display result through the first variable display pattern or the reach state when the first specific gaming state having a predetermined degree of advantage is determined. Display the identification information that is different from the display result corresponding to), display an image that is displayed when variable display of the new identification information is started, and further pretend that the variable display has started, Based on the third variable display pattern for executing variable display based on the second variable display pattern other than the third variable display pattern for deriving and displaying the specific display result (display result corresponding to the specific display result). When the second specific gaming state having a higher advantage than the first specific gaming state than the ratio of executing the variable display is determined, the first variable display The variable display is executed so that the ratio of executing the variable display based on the third variable display pattern to the execution of the variable display based on the second variable display pattern other than the turn or the third variable display pattern is increased. (For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when super-reach A and the first special symbol are subject to re-variation, if the normal big hit, re-variation patterns α and β 1 are set to 95%, and re-variation pattern β 2 is assumed to be When the probability variation is determined at a rate of 5% and the probability variation jackpot is determined, the re-variation patterns α and β1 are determined at 88% and the re-variation pattern β2 is determined at a rate of 12%. The ratio of the re-variation pattern β2 to 5/95 is 5/95, and the ratio of the re-variation pattern β2 to the re-variation patterns α and β1 at the time of the probable big hit is 12/88. Thus, the ratio of the probability variation big hit to the normal big hit when the re-variation pattern β2 is executed is the ratio of the probability change big hit to the normal big hit when the re-variation patterns α and β1 are executed. In other words, when the re-variation pattern β2 is executed, it is likely to be 57/22 times the probability variation big hit than when the re-variation patterns α and β1 are executed.

  According to such a configuration, when the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the third variable display pattern, the variable display of the identification information is performed based on the second variable display pattern other than the first or third. It becomes easier to enter the second specific gaming state having a higher advantage than the first specific gaming state, compared to the case where is executed.

  Therefore, after the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed through the reach state, the specific display result is derived, and the identification information different from the specific display result through the reach state (display corresponding to the specific display result) After the identification information that is different from the result is displayed, the specific display result is not derived and displayed, and the image that is displayed when the variable display of new identification information is started is displayed. Displayed when the identification information different from the specific display result is displayed through the reach state, and when the variable display of the new identification information is started, than the two cases where the display result corresponding to the display result is derived and displayed. When the specific display result is derived and displayed after it is presumed that the variable display is started after the displayed image is displayed, it becomes easier to enter the specific gaming state having a higher advantage.

  As a result, an image displayed when a variable display of new identification information is started is displayed, and even when it is presumed that the variable display has started, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for a specific gaming state. .

(6) Any of the above (1-1), (1-2), (2-1), (2-2), (3-1), (3-2), (4) and (5) In this game machine,
The variable display of the identification information is performed after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) provided in the game area (for example, Based on the fact that the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) Done,
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when the game medium passes through the starting area;
For variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game medium has passed through the start area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is used as a reserved storage up to a predetermined upper limit number. Storable storage means (for example, a first suspend storage buffer, a second suspend storage buffer),
A hold display means for displaying the hold storage stored in the hold storage means as a hold display;
The pre-determining means determines based on the establishment of the start condition,
Before determining by the pre-decision means, further comprising a specific determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means becomes the specific display result;
As for the display mode of the hold display, six lines are drawn on the outside of the normal mode (for example, “O” mode) and the special mode (for example, “O”) that is different from the normal mode. Mode), a first special mode (for example, a mode in which “X” is included inside “◯”) and a second special mode (for example, “B”) that are different from the normal mode and the special mode. Including two “x” inside)
Depending on the determination result of the specific determination means, the hold notice that displays the hold display corresponding to the hold memory that is the determination target of the specific determination means in different proportions in the first special mode or the second special mode It further includes an effect execution means capable of causing the hold display means to execute an effect (for example, a pre-reading effect),
The production execution means
The hold display can be changed to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed at a plurality of timings (for example, start winning timing, arbitrary shift timing, other arbitrary timing, etc.). Yes,
When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second mode until the variable display based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold display is started. Change to a special mode and display.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the hold display by changing it to the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display, and when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. Since it is changed and displayed, the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as an effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for Further, as an effect executed in the variable display, a slide effect may be executed. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuation, Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Thus, in the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands, the determination result of the display result by the winning determination processing in the second command after transmitting the first command, In addition, based on the fact that the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type is transmitted and the second command is received, the prefetch notice effect as shown in the above-described embodiment may be executed. Good.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (5) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  (6) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but may be stored in advance in a storage device such as a computer device or the like. You may take the form distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (7) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the example which provided 15 round normal big hits and 15 rounds probable big hits as a big hit type was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, and a big hit of 5 rounds. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the second special symbol may be set so that the ratio of selecting the big hit type of the big hit type group in which the winning ball is easily obtained is higher than that of the first special symbol.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, the number of times the opening of the big winning opening is allowed to be small (the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short. And, it is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game is finished to a high probability state (probability change state) (that is, whether or not the player suddenly became a probability change state by doing so) Suddenly a promising big hit was made. In addition to this, in the big hit gaming state, the number of times of opening the big prize opening is allowed to be a small number of times (opening for 0.1 seconds twice), but the big prize opening time is very short and the big hit You may provide the small hit which is the big hit which does not change the game state after a game is complete | finished. Furthermore, since the sudden winning odds and small hits have the same opening pattern for the big prize opening, if the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds (the sudden odds big hit game or the small hit game is performed). It is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit. Therefore, the player recognizes whether the sudden probability change is controlled to a high probability state (probability change state or short time state), or whether the player is controlled to a low probability state (normal state or short time state) by a small hit occurrence. Because it is not possible, the game state after suddenly probable big hit game or small hit game is over, the latent state (latent mode) that has the expectation that the probable state may be latent That's it. Further, when the latent state is actually controlled to the probability variation state (when the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state inside the gaming machine), it is also referred to as a latent probability variation state. Such a latent probability changing state may be provided.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, when the normal symbol becomes a predetermined hit symbol, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased compared to the normal normal symbol, and the release mode is advantageous to the player. The enlargement / opening control may be performed.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the reserved memory is digested in the order of winning. However, one variable display of the first identification information (first special symbol) and the second identification information (second special symbol) is changed to the other variable. You may apply to the game machine performed with priority over a display.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine in which the gaming state changes from the probability variation state to the normal state up to 100 times and after 100 times has been described. Such a gaming machine further has a latent probability changing state, and has an opening and opening control that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal hit (the open time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is longer than the normal normal hit). In a gaming machine in which the second special symbol variation display is executed with priority over the first special symbol variation display, the first special symbol is held at the 100th rotation (pre-fetching notice with a high probability judgment value). In a release mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal hit after the hold (which may actually change the hold of the first special symbol 1 at the 100th rotation) may be stored. Enlargement / opening control is performed, and there is a start prize for the second special symbol, and the fluctuation due to the second special symbol may be put on hold at the 100th rotation. In such a case, since the variation due to the first special symbol after the variation due to the second special symbol is completed, the variation due to the first special symbol is suspended (pre-fetching notice with a high probability judgment value). If the pre-reading notice is executed with the hold scheduled to be executed), the notice will be held with a higher expectation than the effect at the start of actual fluctuation, and there is a risk that the effect will not be consistent (in such cases only) If there is a low bass, there is a risk that the production will not always be consistent). Therefore, in such a case, when the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the hold display corresponding to the first special symbol to be in a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize the first special symbol (the first special symbol). Based on the execution of the variation of the first special symbol (the first special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, once or a plurality of times)). You may make it complete | finish the control to the state where it is difficult to visually recognize the hold display corresponding to a 1st special symbol (the hold display corresponding to a 1st special symbol is displayed). According to such a configuration, the fairness of the game can be ensured when the holding notice effect is executed.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the re-variation patterns α, β1, and β2 are replaced with the final display results without re-changing the production symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the re-change pattern may be changed to the final display result after the effect symbol is re-changed in a pseudo manner.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 19, in the re-variation patterns α, β1, and β2, the final display result is replaced after the explosion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final display result may be replaced without performing an explosion effect. In addition, after the temporary stop symbol is displayed, the final display result is derived after the directing symbol is displayed again after the explosion symbol is displayed or after the explosion symbol is displayed. You may be made to do.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, in the re-variation pattern α, after the reach state, an effect design different from the jackpot display result is displayed, and then the jackpot display result is derived and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final jackpot display result may be derived and displayed in the reach state, or the display shifts to the special screen from the display of the reach state or the display design different from the jackpot display result. The final jackpot display result may be derived and displayed later. The special screen is an image that can be recognized that, for example, a re-change is performed and a big hit is made, unlike the image that is displayed when the return d display of a new effect symbol is started.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, the determination of the type of re-variation pattern is executed by the production control microcomputer 100. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the re-variation pattern, and the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the type of re-change pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of re-variation pattern may be determined by the game control microcomputer 560. In this case, the type of re-variation pattern may be determined together with the determination of the type of variation pattern. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 may determine the variation pattern and the re-variation pattern (whether or not to execute the re-variation pattern or the type of the re-variation pattern).

  The determination of reach type, determination of whether or not the re-variation pattern is executed, and determination of the re-variation pattern type may all be performed on the game control microcomputer 560 side, or all on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. Alternatively, a part may be performed on the game control microcomputer 560 side, and the rest may be performed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side.

  Thereby, “variable display of the identification information is executed based on the ratio of executing the variable display of the identification information based on the first variable display pattern and the second variable display pattern according to the type of the specific gaming state (big hit). “Make the ratio different”, “Perform the variable display of the identification information based on the first variable display pattern and execute the variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern according to the type of reach state” The first variable display pattern at a different ratio depending on whether the variable display of the identification information corresponds to the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information. The variable control of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern and the variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern are executed on the game control microcomputer 560 side. May be realized only by determination on the side of the production control microcomputer 100, or may be realized by determination of sharing between the game control microcomputer 560 side and the production control microcomputer 100 side. Also good.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, the specific gaming states having different merits are probable big hits and normal big hits, that is, big hits with different probability of big hit lottery after the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific gaming state having a different degree of advantage may be a big hit with a different number of rounds, or a high base state (for example, a short time state) after the big hit may be a big hit (eg, a short time state) Or the number of times in a short time state), a big hit with a different number of high probability states after a big hit, or a big hit with a different number of balls in a big hit.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that when the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are executed, it is likely to be a big hit with a higher degree of advantage than when the re-variation pattern α is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 may be configured to be a big hit with a higher degree of advantage than when the re-variation pattern α is executed. Good. Further, it may be configured such that when the re-variation pattern α is executed, it is likely to be a big hit with higher advantage than when the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are executed. You may comprise so that it may become a big jackpot.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the time from when the temporary stop symbol of the re-variation pattern is displayed until the final display result is derived and displayed is the same length. It was made to become. However, the length is not limited to this, and the length may be different.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, when the re-variation pattern is executed, the big hit display result is always derived and displayed so as to be the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the re-variation pattern is executed, it may be out of place. That is, not only when it is determined to be a big hit, but also when it is determined to be out of play, it may be determined to execute the re-variation pattern.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the selection ratios of the types of reach (super reach A and super reach B) when it is determined to be a big hit are made different. . Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 18, the selection ratio of the types of re-variation patterns (re-variation patterns α, β1, β2) varies depending on the determined types of reach (super reach A, super reach B). I made it.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection ratio of the reach type may be the same, and the selection ratio of the re-variation pattern type may be different depending on the determined reach type. In addition, the selection ratios of the reach types may be different, and the selection ratios of the re-variation pattern types corresponding to the determined reach types may be the same. Further, the same selection ratio may be included in which the selection ratio of the reach type is different or the same, and the selection ratio of the re-variation pattern type is different depending on the determined reach type. In addition, depending on the determined type of reach, the re-variation pattern may or may not be executed.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, the re-variation pattern is executed only when super reach is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the re-variation pattern may be executed also when normal reach is executed.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are more easily executed in the reach with the high expectation degree of the big hit than the re-variation pattern α. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 may be executed more easily than the re-variation pattern α in a reach with a low degree of expectation of jackpot (for example, normal reach). In this case, even if an effect symbol that is different from the jackpot display result is displayed through a low expectation reach and an image that is displayed when a variation display of a new effect symbol is started is displayed, Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the selection ratio of the re-variation pattern depending on whether the production symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. Was made different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection ratio of the re-variation pattern may not be varied depending on whether the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. Even in this case, the selection ratio of the re-variation pattern varies depending on the type of jackpot, and the selection ratio of the jackpot type depends on whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Accordingly, as a result, the selection ratio of the re-variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the display of the effect symbol corresponding to either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. In this case, the selection ratio of the re-variation pattern is varied by the game control microcomputer 560.

  (23) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 5, the selection ratio of the type of jackpot is made different depending on whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the selection ratio of the types of re-variation patterns (re-variation patterns α, β1, β2) varies depending on whether the symbol is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. did.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection ratio of the jackpot type according to whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the same, whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol Accordingly, the selection ratio of the type of re-variation pattern may be different. The selection ratio of the jackpot type according to whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol is different, and the type of the re-variation pattern according to whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol The selection ratio may be the same. In addition, the selection ratio of the type of jackpot depending on whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol is different or the same, depending on whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol It may be made to include the same thing with a different selection ratio of the kind of re-variation pattern. Moreover, you may make it include the thing by which a re-variation pattern is performed and the thing which is not performed depending on whether it is a 1st special symbol or a 2nd special symbol.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is performed, the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed. The re-variation patterns β1 and β2 are configured to be more easily executed with respect to the re-variation pattern α than when However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the re-variation pattern α is more variable when the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed than when the effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is displayed. On the other hand, the re-variation patterns β1 and β2 may be easily executed.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the second special symbol variation display is made so as not to be a sudden big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to make a big hit even when displaying the variation of the second special symbol. Further, in this case, it may be possible not to make a big hit in the variation display of the first special symbol.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the commands A002 (H) and A302 (H) are used for the probability variation big hit, and the commands A003 (H) and A303 (H) are the sudden big hit. It was used as a product. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the commands A002 (H) and A302 (H) may be used not only for the probability variation big hit but also for the sudden big hit without providing the commands A003 (H) and A303 (H). .

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the re-variation pattern determination table uses a common table for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the re-variation pattern determination table and the variation pattern determination table may be different tables for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  (28) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 19, the time from the display of the temporary stop symbol to the display and display of the final display result is the length of the moving image of the explosion effect. Now it was adjusted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be adjusted by the length of reach production, or may be adjusted by the length until reaching reach.

  (29) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19I and 19L, an image displayed when variable display of new identification information is started is shown in FIG. Unlike the reach background shown in FIG. 19C and FIG. 19D, the background image in the normal state is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image displayed when the variable display of new identification information is started is an image that makes the player think that the reach state is finished and the variable display of new identification information is started. Any character may be used. For example, when a character such as “reach” or “super reach A” is displayed during the reach state, An image from which display has been erased may be used. Also, the images with different backgrounds when in the reach state and when the variable display of new identification information is started may be any image as long as it makes the player think that the images are different. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the images may be images with different background colors only, images with different landscapes or characters may be displayed, or images with different characters may be displayed. Also good.

  (30) In the embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not to execute the re-variation pattern when the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit is made. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not to execute the re-variation pattern in the case of sudden hit or miss.

  (31) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S8022 of FIG. 17, when there is a re-variation, the reach of the smashed stop symbol determined in step S8002 is shifted by, for example, one frame. The symbol is determined as a temporary stop symbol before re-variation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of frames to be shifted may be varied, and the symbol to be shifted may be a symbol other than the middle symbol. In this case, the probability of winning the jackpot after the re-variation pattern is executed may be varied depending on the mode of shifting. For example, the probability may be higher as the number of frames to be shifted is smaller, or may be lower.

  (32) In the above-described embodiment, according to the type of the reach state, the ratio of executing the variable display of the identification information based on the first variable display pattern and the variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern However, the reach state has two types of super reach A and super reach B. The type of reach state is not limited to this, and the type of reach state may be normal reach or super reach type, or the type of symbols that are stopped in the reach state (so-called “Tempai” (the state where the same symbol is stopped on the left and right)) It may be the kind of effect in the reach state.

  (33) In the above-described embodiment, the variable of identification information corresponding to any of “specific game state type”, “reach state type”, and “variable display of first identification information or second identification information”. The ratio of executing the variable display of the identification information based on the first variable display pattern is different from the ratio of executing the variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern depending on whether it is “display”. I tried to make it.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described ratio may be varied in accordance with “a gaming state controlled at the start of variable display of identification information”. Further, the above-described ratio may be varied according to “the number of reserved storage at the start of variable display of identification information”. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a fluctuation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. When the number of reserved memories increases, the above-mentioned ratio may be decreased, and conversely, it is increased. There may be.

  (34) In the embodiment described above, the gaming machine is the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, so long as it is a gaming machine that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed. Other gaming machines may be used, for example, slot machines.

  For example, when a slot machine is equipped with a display for effect display, and an effect of variable display of identification information is executed on the display, when the bonus is internally won, the type of bonus that has been won internally Accordingly, before the bonus symbol is derived and displayed on the drum, the ratio of executing the variable display of the identification information based on the first variable display pattern and the ratio of executing the variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern May be different.

  Further, when the reach state effect is executed in the variable information display effect on the display of the slot machine, the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the first variable display pattern according to the type of the reach state. The ratio and the ratio for executing the variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern may be different.

  (35) In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, a value within a range of 0% to 100% Of these, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (36) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  13 1st start prize opening, 14 2nd start prize opening, 1 pachinko machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 55 RAM, 100 production control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

When a variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information or second identification information capable of identifying each is performed, and a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Pre-determining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state;
Identification information corresponding to variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information in the effect display means based on the variable display pattern according to the determination by the prior determination means among a plurality of types of variable display patterns Variable display execution means for performing variable display of
A plurality of types of the variable display patterns are displayed in a first state, after the identification information different from the display result corresponding to the specific display result is displayed through the reach state, and then the display result corresponding to the specific display result is derived and displayed. A variable display pattern and the identification information different from the display result corresponding to the specific display result through the reach state are displayed, and an image displayed when a new variable display of the identification information is started is displayed. And a second variable display pattern for deriving and displaying a display result corresponding to the specific display result,
The variable display execution means is based on the first variable display pattern at a different ratio depending on whether the variable information is displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information. A gaming machine that executes variable display of the identification information and variable display of the identification information based on the second variable display pattern.

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