JP2016049331A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving taste of a game performance for notifying a win/loss determination result and suggesting the win/loss determination result as a progress of the game.SOLUTION: Each time all of coupling symbols are stopped, the coupling symbols variably displayed in respective coupling symbol viewing frames aligned into a 3×3 matric shape, the game machine retains a stop or a temporary stop for each row in order of a first row (a left row), a second row (a middle row), and a third row (a right row), and variably displays respective coupling symbols again in the respective coupling symbol viewing frames constituting the residual rows. After the first-row to third-row coupling symbols of all the coupling symbol viewing frames are stopped or temporarily stopped, the game machine forms at least one route continuously coupled from a start frame to a goal frame. The start frame and goal frame are continuously connected by the plurality of coupling symbols to suggest an offer of a jackpot.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, various gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine that variably displays various symbols in a display field partitioned in a matrix form have been proposed.
For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, a total of nine display columns are arranged in a matrix of 3 rows × 3 columns. In addition, three individual display columns are arranged on a total of eight lines of three lines for each row, three lines for each column, and two lines extending diagonally. It is configured. Of these 8 lines, the line drawn in advance is displayed as the active line, and if all the same symbols are stopped on the active line as a result of the symbol variation game, it is determined to be a big hit. When the same design does not stop on the line, it is configured to be disconnected.

JP 2000-70483 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, the position and number of active lines change each time, but the big hit is only when the same symbols are stopped on the active line, The method was standardized and lacked interest.

  In view of such a problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the preference for a game effect that suggests a result of the success / failure determination as a notification of the result of the success / failure determination or the progress of the game.

  In order to achieve the object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is configured to determine whether or not to execute progress of the game, and the determination information based on the identification information stopped or temporarily stopped based on the determination result of the determination unit. And a discriminating unit that enables the determination result of the unit to be visually recognizable, wherein the identification information includes a plurality of types of connected symbols, and the identifying unit includes the plurality of types of connected symbols in a connected symbol visual recognition area. A connected symbol visualizing means for recognizing at least one connected symbol from among the connected symbols, and a specific position adjacent to the connected symbol visual recognition region so as to be visible, and a second specific position being the specific position or the The specific position visualizing means for allowing the visual recognition to be positioned adjacent to the connected symbol visual recognition area at a position different from the specific position, and the specific position and the second specific position are continuously connected. As described above, the first symbol for stopping or temporarily stopping the linked symbol positioned so as to be visible in the connected symbol visual recognition region, and the specific symbol and the second specific position are not continuously connected. Pattern storage means for storing a second pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in the visual recognition area, and the first pattern and the second pattern based on the determination result of the determination means A pattern selecting means for selecting one of the above, and stopping or temporarily stopping the connected symbol in the connected symbol visual recognition area based on the first pattern or the second pattern selected via the pattern selecting unit. And a stop means that makes it possible to visually recognize whether or not the specific position and the second specific position are continuously connected by the connection symbol. And wherein the door.

  Further, the gaming machine according to claim 2 is a determination unit that determines whether or not to proceed with the game, and a determination result of the determination unit based on the identification information that is stopped or temporarily stopped based on the determination result of the determination unit. And a discriminating means that makes the discriminably distinguishable, the identification information includes a plurality of types of linked symbols that can be continuously linked by arranging them in a predetermined order, The connected symbol visual recognition means for locating the plurality of types of connected symbols so as to be visible in each of the plural connected symbol visual recognition regions arranged adjacent to each other, and the specific position can be visually recognized adjacent to the first connected symbol visual recognition region. A second connected design view different from the first connected design visual recognition area or the first connected design visual recognition area at a position different from the specified position or the specified position. Each of the specific position visualizing means that is positioned adjacent to the area so as to be visible, and the specific position and the second specific position are connected so as to be visible in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas. The first pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping the connection symbol, and each of the plurality of connection symbol visual recognition regions positioned so as to be visible so as not to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position. Pattern storage means for storing a second pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping the connected symbols, and pattern selection means for selecting one of the first pattern and the second pattern based on the determination result of the determination means And the connected symbols in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas based on the first pattern or the second pattern selected through the pattern selecting means. Stop means for stopping or temporarily stopping and enabling the visual recognition of whether or not the specific position and the second specific position are continuously connected by the plurality of connecting symbols, To do.

  A gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pattern selection unit determines that the determination unit executes the progress of the game. One pattern is selected. On the other hand, the second pattern is selected when the determination means determines not to execute the progress of the game.

  A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the identification unit is configured to change one variation from a plurality of variation patterns based on a determination result of the determination unit. It has a variation pattern selection means for selecting a pattern, the connected symbol visual recognition means variably displays the plurality of types of connected symbols in the connected symbol visual recognition area based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means, The first pattern includes a hit variation pattern that stops or temporarily stops the connected symbol that is variably displayed in the connected symbol visual recognition area so as to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position; The connection in which the second pattern is variably displayed in the connection symbol visual recognition area so as not to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position. A pattern including a deviation variation pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping a handle, wherein the pattern selection unit selects one of the hit variation pattern and the variation variation pattern based on a determination result of the determination unit; Is characterized by stopping or temporarily stopping the linked symbols that are variably displayed in the linked symbol visual recognition area based on the hit variation pattern or the deviation variation pattern selected via the pattern selection means.

  The gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the connection symbol visual recognition area includes a connection symbol visual recognition frame formed in a frame shape, The connected symbol visual recognition means arranges a plurality of the connected symbol visual recognition frames adjacent to each other in a matrix, and positions the plural types of connected symbols so as to be visible in the respective connected symbol visual recognition frames. The connection symbol has a shape that is continuously maintained from one side edge of the connection symbol visual recognition frame to the one side edge or the other side edge, and the first pattern includes the plurality of connection symbols. The connection symbol positioned so as to be visible in each of the visual recognition frames stops or stops at a connection symbol forming at least one route that is continuously, intermittently or stepwise connected from the specific position to the second specific position. The second pattern is a pattern that is temporarily stopped, and the second pattern is continuously or intermittently connected from the specific position to the second specific position. It is a pattern that is stopped or temporarily stopped by a connected symbol that does not form at least one route that is connected in a stepwise or stepwise manner.

  Moreover, the gaming machine according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the stop means is positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of connected symbol visual frames arranged in a matrix. Are stopped or temporarily stopped for each column or each row.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 7, in the gaming machine according to claim 5, the stop means is positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of connected symbol visual frames arranged in a matrix. Each time all stop, the stop or temporary stop is maintained for each column or every row in order from the first column or first row to the last column or last row, and the remaining columns or remaining rows are configured. The connection symbol is positioned so as to be visible again in the plurality of connection symbol visual recognition frames.

  The gaming machine according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the specific position and the second specific position sandwich the connected symbol visual recognition area therebetween. It is characterized by being set to.

  A gaming machine according to claim 9 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the specific position and the second specific position are set to be adjacent to each other. It is characterized by.

A gaming machine according to claim 10 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the connection symbol visual recognition means includes a plurality of second connection symbol visual recognition regions arranged adjacent to each other. It is arranged adjacent to the opposite side of the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas of the second specific position, the plural types of connected symbols are positioned so as to be visible in each of the plural second connected symbol visual recognition regions, The specific position visually recognizing means positions the third specific position so as to be visible adjacent to the opposite side to the second specific position of the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas, and the pattern storage means is configured to recognize the second specific position. A third pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping each of the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas so as to continuously connect the position and the third specific position; 4th which stops or temporarily stops each said connection symbol currently located in the said 2nd connection symbol visual recognition area so that a 2nd specific position and the said 3rd specific position may not be connected continuously. And the pattern selection means selects one of the first pattern and the second pattern based on the determination result of the determination means, and the third pattern and the fourth pattern. And select one of
The stop means stops or temporarily stops the connected symbols in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas based on the first pattern or the second pattern selected via the pattern selecting means, and then selects the pattern. Based on the third pattern or the fourth pattern selected through the means, the connected symbols are stopped or temporarily stopped in the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas, and the specific position and the second specific position are Whether or not the third specific position is continuously connected by the plurality of connecting symbols can be identified in a visually recognizable manner.

  The gaming machine according to claim 11 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the connection symbol visual recognition means includes a plurality of second connection symbol visual recognition regions arranged adjacent to each other. It is arranged adjacent to the opposite side of the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas of the second specific position, the plural types of connected symbols are positioned so as to be visible in each of the plural second connected symbol visual recognition regions, The specific position visually recognizing means positions the third specific position so as to be visible adjacent to the opposite side to the second specific position of the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas, and the pattern storage means is configured to recognize the third specific position. A fifth pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping each of the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas so as to be continuously connected from a position to the second specific position; A sixth pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping each of the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas so as not to be continuously connected from the third specific position to the second specific position. And the pattern selection means selects one of the first pattern and the second pattern based on the determination result of the determination means, and the fifth pattern and the sixth pattern. And the stopping means stops or temporarily stops the connected symbols in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas based on the first pattern or the second pattern selected via the pattern selecting means. In addition to stopping, in the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas based on the fifth pattern or the sixth pattern selected via the pattern selection means, A symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped, and at least one of the specific position to the second specific position and the third specific position to the second specific position is continuously connected by the plurality of connecting symbols. It is characterized in that it can be discerned so as to be visible or not.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine according to claim 12 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the plurality of specific positions and the second specific positions are arranged side by side in a matrix. And the second specific position is set at a plurality of locations.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the determination means for determining whether or not to advance the game, and the determination result of the determination means based on the identification information stopped or temporarily stopped based on the determination result of the determination means And a discriminating means that allows the discriminating means to be visually recognizable, wherein the identification information includes a plurality of types of connected symbols, and the discriminating means includes a plurality of types of connected symbols in a connected symbol visual recognition area. And a connected symbol visual recognition means for locating at least one connected symbol so as to be visible, and a specific position is positioned adjacent to the connected symbol visual recognition area so as to be visible, and the second specific position is the specific position or the specific position. The specific position visualizing means for enabling visual recognition next to the connected symbol visual recognition area at different positions, and the connection so as to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position. The first pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping the connected symbol positioned so as to be visible in the pattern visual recognition region, and the visual recognition in the connected symbol visual recognition region so as not to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position. A pattern storage means for storing a second pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping the connected symbols, and a first pattern and a second pattern based on a determination result of the determination means; Pattern selecting means for selecting one, and stopping or temporarily stopping the connected symbol in the connected symbol visual recognition area based on the first pattern or the second pattern selected via the pattern selecting unit, and the specific position And the second specific position, the stop means that makes it possible to visually identify whether or not the second specific position is continuously connected by the connection symbol, It is possible to improve the taste against suggesting game effects the propriety determination result as the progress of the broadcast and a game of constant results.

  That is, based on the determination result of the determination means for determining whether or not to advance the game, the specific position and the second specific position are positioned so as to be visible in the connected symbol visual recognition area so as to be continuously connected. Stop or temporarily stop the connected symbol that is positioned so as to be visible in the connected symbol visual recognition area so that the first pattern that stops or temporarily stops the connected symbol and the specific position and the second specific position are not continuously connected. One of the second patterns is selected. Then, the connected symbols are stopped or temporarily stopped in the connected symbol visual recognition area based on the selected first pattern or second pattern. As a result, when the connected symbol positioned so as to be visible in the connected symbol visual recognition area is stopped or temporarily stopped, whether the determination result is determined according to whether the specific position and the second specific position are continuously connected. It is possible to perform an effect display that suggests the notification or the result of the determination, and it is possible to attract the player's interest in the connected symbol located in the connected symbol visual recognition area and to enhance the interest.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the determination means for determining whether or not to advance the game, and the determination result of the determination means based on the identification information stopped or temporarily stopped based on the determination result of the determination means And a discriminating means that makes the discriminably distinguishable, the identification information includes a plurality of types of linked symbols that can be continuously linked by arranging them in a predetermined order, The connected symbol visual recognition means for locating the plurality of types of connected symbols so as to be visible in each of the plural connected symbol visual recognition regions arranged adjacent to each other, and the specific position can be visually recognized adjacent to the first connected symbol visual recognition region. A second connected design view different from the first connected design visual recognition area or the first connected design visual recognition area at a position different from the specified position or the specified position. Each of the specific position visualizing means that is positioned adjacent to the area so as to be visible, and the specific position and the second specific position are connected so as to be visible in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas. The first pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping the connection symbol, and each of the plurality of connection symbol visual recognition regions positioned so as to be visible so as not to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position. Pattern storage means for storing a second pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping the connected symbols, and pattern selection means for selecting one of the first pattern and the second pattern based on the determination result of the determination means And the connected symbols in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas based on the first pattern or the second pattern selected through the pattern selecting means. For a configuration having stop means that can stop or temporarily stop and make it possible to distinguish whether the specific position and the second specific position are continuously connected by the plurality of connection symbols, It is possible to enhance the preference for the game effect that suggests the result of the determination as the notification of the determination result or the progress of the game.

  That is, based on the determination result of the determination means for determining whether or not to advance the game, the specific position and the second specific position are positioned so as to be visible in a plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas so as to be continuously connected. The first pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping each of the connected symbols, and the specific positions and the second specific positions are positioned so as to be visible in a plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas so as not to be continuously connected. One of the second patterns for stopping or temporarily stopping the linked symbol is selected. Then, the connected symbols are stopped or temporarily stopped in each of the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas based on the selected first pattern or second pattern. Thereby, when the connected symbol positioned so as to be visible in each of the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas is stopped or temporarily stopped, whether or not the specific position and the second specific position are continuously connected, It becomes possible to perform notification of the determination result and the effect display suggesting the determination result, attracting the player's interest in the connected symbols located in each of the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas, and can enhance the interest.

  According to the invention of claim 3, when the progress of the game is executed, the connection symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped so that the specific position and the second specific position are connected, and the progress of the game is executed. If not, the connected symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped so that the specific position and the second specific position are not connected. Thus, the player can easily identify whether or not the progress of the game is executed based on whether or not the specific position and the second specific position are continuously connected by the connection symbol. Can be increased.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, one of the hit variation pattern and the deviation variation pattern is selected based on the determination result of the determination unit that determines whether or not to advance the game. Then, when the hit variation pattern is selected, the connected symbols that are variably displayed in the connected symbol visual recognition area are stopped or temporarily stopped so as to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position. On the other hand, when the deviation variation pattern is selected, the linked symbols that are variably displayed in the linked symbol visual recognition area are stopped or temporarily stopped so as not to continuously link the specific position and the second specific position. As a result, when the linked symbol that is variably displayed in the linked symbol visual recognition area is stopped or temporarily stopped, whether or not the determination result is determined according to whether or not the specific position and the second specific position are continuously linked. It is possible to perform an effect display that suggests a result of the determination, and it is possible to attract the player's interest in the linked symbols that are displayed variably in the linked symbol visual recognition area, and to enhance the interest.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged adjacent to each other in a matrix form have a continuously maintained shape. Then, when the connected symbol positioned so as to be visible in each of the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas is stopped or temporarily stopped, the specific position and the second specific position are connected continuously, intermittently or stepwise. Depending on whether or not the connected symbols are stopped or temporarily stopped so as to form at least one route, it is possible to perform notification of the result of the determination of the success / failure and the effect display that suggests the result of the determination of the success / failure. Attracting the player's interest in the linked symbols located in each of them, it can enhance the interest. The “continuously maintained shape” of the “connected symbol” includes a linear shape, an intermittent shape (for example, a broken line), and a shape that gradually increases or decreases.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a matrix are sequentially stopped or temporarily stopped for each column or for each row. Further, it is possible to attract the player's interest in whether or not the specific position and the second specific position are continuously connected by a plurality of connection symbols, and can enhance the interest.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, every time when all the connected symbols positioned so as to be visually recognized by the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a matrix form are stopped, the first column or the first row starts with the last column. Alternatively, a stop or temporary stop is maintained for each column or each row in order up to the last row, and the connected symbols are positioned so as to be visible again with a plurality of connected symbol visual frames constituting the remaining columns or remaining rows. The As a result, the connected symbols can be visually recognized again by the plurality of connected symbol visual frames constituting the remaining columns or the remaining rows until all or stopped from the first column or the first row to the last column or the last row. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest in whether or not the specific position and the second specific position are continuously connected by a plurality of connection symbols, and can enhance the interest.

  According to the eighth aspect of the invention, the specific position and the second specific position are set so as to sandwich the connected symbol visual recognition area therebetween. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the determination result or suggest the determination result depending on whether or not the connection from the specific position to the second specific position is continued. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the display in which a plurality of linked symbols are stopped or temporarily stopped, up to the display in which the last linked symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped, and the preference can be enhanced.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the specific position and the second specific position are set to be adjacent to each other. This makes it difficult for the player to predict whether or not the specific position and the second specific position are connected until the last connected symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the display of the linked symbol to be stopped or temporarily stopped until the last linked symbol to be stopped or temporarily displayed, thereby enhancing the preference.

  According to invention of Claim 10, based on the determination result of a determination means, a specific position, a 2nd specific position, and a 3rd specific position are a some connection symbol visual recognition area | region and a some 2nd connection symbol visual recognition area. It is possible to identify in a visually recognizable manner whether or not they are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols positioned so as to be visible. Thereby, depending on whether or not the specific position, the second specific position, and the third specific position are continuously connected by a plurality of types of connected symbols, an effect display that indicates the determination result or the determination result is displayed. Can be done. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the stopped or temporarily stopped display of the plurality of types of connected symbols in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas and the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition regions, thereby enhancing the interest.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, based on the determination result of the determination means, the plurality of connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas and the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas are stopped or Whether or not at least one of the specific position and the second specific position or the third specific position and the second specific position is continuously connected by the connection symbol when temporarily stopped Thus, it is possible to perform notification display of the determination result and the effect display suggesting the determination result. Accordingly, it is possible to attract the player's interest in stopping or temporarily stopping the display of the plurality of linked symbols in the plurality of linked symbol visual recognition areas and the plurality of second linked symbol visual recognition areas, thereby enhancing the interest.

  According to the invention of claim 12, the specific position and the second specific position are set so as to sandwich a plurality of connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged adjacent to each other in a matrix, and the second specific position is Are set in multiple places. Accordingly, depending on whether or not the second specific position is continuously connected from the specific position to which of the second specific positions, a plurality of types of determination results (for example, normal big hit, probability big hit, small It is possible to execute a game effect (such as a normal reach effect, a probability change reach effect, a super reach effect, etc.) that informs or suggests a plurality of types of success / failure determination results. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest in displaying a plurality of linked symbols until the last linked symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped, and the preference can be enhanced.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart of the main process (main control main process) which the main control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 5 is a flowchart of interrupt processing performed in the main processing shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a winning detection process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of normal operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of special operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart of the special symbol waiting process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol jackpot determination processing performed in the special symbol standby processing shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart of the special symbol selection process performed by the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation pattern creation process performed in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart of the special symbol random number shift process performed by the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the process in change performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process performed in the special operation process shown in FIG. 8. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a reserved ball number process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. FIG. It is a flowchart of the main process (sub control main process) which the sub control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 2 is a flowchart of a reception interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board included in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the command monitoring process performed by the 10 ms timer interruption process shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of variable command processing performed in the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. 22. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure which shows an example of a connection symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern equivalent to FIG. 27 (7A) of the gaming machine which concerns on other 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern equivalent to FIG. 27 (7A) of the game machine which concerns on other 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern equivalent to FIG. 26 (2) of the game machine which concerns on other 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern corresponded to FIG. 26 (6) of the game machine which concerns on other 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern corresponded to FIG. 26 (6) of the game machine which concerns on other 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern of the game machine which concerns on other 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern of the game machine which concerns on other 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the connection pattern of the game machine which concerns on other 7th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern equivalent to FIG. 27 (7A) of the game machine which concerns on other 7th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the connection pattern of the game machine which concerns on other 8th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern equivalent to FIG. 27 (7A) of the game machine which concerns on other 8th Embodiment.

  First, a schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 1 to 3. As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer guide rail 3 and an inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 2, and the outer side A game area 6 in which a game ball is launched is provided on the game board 2 at a portion defined by the guide rail 3 and the inner guide rail 4. In the game area 6, guide nails (not shown) for guiding game balls are provided on the surface of the game board 2.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp device 35 made of a decorative lamp or the like, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device and a paid game ball, and a fullness of the upper ball receiving tray 36 are filled. A lower ball tray 37 for receiving a game ball from time to time, a speaker 38 for producing sound effects, a launching device 64 for projecting and firing a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to a player's launch operation, a game A game button switch 67 that can be operated by a person is provided. In FIG. 1, reference numeral W1 denotes an outer frame of the gaming machine, W2 denotes a front frame attached to the outer frame W1, and G denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame W2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. Hereinafter, each structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6, a display device 10, a start winning opening 42, a big winning opening 45, and an out opening 48 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. On the left and right sides of the start winning opening 42 and the large winning opening 45, winning openings such as a left sleeve winning opening 51, a left dropping winning opening 52, a right dropping winning opening 53, a right sleeve winning opening 54 and the like are arranged. A normal symbol variation start gate 55 is provided on the left side of the display device 10, and a windmill 76 is provided below the normal symbol change start gate 55. Further, a normal symbol display device 50 is incorporated below the windmill 76.

  In the start winning port 42, the big winning port 45, the left sleeve winning port 51, the left dropping winning port 52, the right dropping winning port 53, the right sleeve winning port 54, etc., the game balls launched into the gaming area 6 win ( It corresponds to a plurality of possible winning areas. When a game ball is won in each of the above winning openings (winning areas) and a win (win ball) is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out to the player for the detection of one win ball. The number of prize balls to be paid out for the detection of the one winning ball is set for each winning port.

  The display device 10 is capable of displaying symbols and the like, and includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used.

  The display device 10 (display means) has a display unit (display area) 11. The display unit is used to display a special symbol or to display a predetermined effect video / image (including a connected symbol effect whose details will be described later). The display unit 11 has a left special symbol (left determination symbol, left identification information), a middle special symbol (medium determination symbol, middle identification information), and a right special symbol (right determination symbol, right identification information) arranged in the left and right directions. After the time variation display, the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol are stopped and displayed as fixed stop special symbols (fixed stop determination symbol, fixed stop identification information) based on a predetermined effect determination result. At this time, in addition to the special symbol, an effect video / image (character, background, character, etc.) may be displayed on the display unit 11.

  In this embodiment, the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol that are displayed in a variable and stopped state in this embodiment are “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10”, respectively. , 11 ”and 12 designs. In this embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot (winning), the display unit 11 has a special jackpot combination of jackpots, in this example, “1,1,1” (so-called “1” tick eyes) ) And “2, 2, 2” (so-called '2' tick eyes), etc., special symbols are stopped and displayed in combination with the same number, and a privilege is given to the player. Specifically, a special game (big hit game) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is executed. A normal game refers to a gaming state in which determination of success or failure other than a special game is made. In this embodiment, there are a low probability state, a probability variation state (high probability state), and a short time state (time reduction state). The display unit 11 also serves as a special symbol variation reserved ball number display for determining a jackpot (the so-called reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11).

  The normal symbol display device 50 is composed of a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device, and variably displays normal symbols for determining small hits such as symbols or pictures (characters). The normal symbol display device 50 of the present embodiment includes an LED display device. The normal symbol that is changed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 50 in the present embodiment is composed of two types of “O” and “X”. When the symbol is per ordinary symbol, the normal symbol “O” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is off, the off normal symbol “×” is stopped and displayed.

  The start winning opening 42 corresponds to a start winning area, and the two open / close members 42A and 42B are substantially vertical by a start winning opening solenoid on the back surface, and a closed state in which it is difficult to win (win) a game ball and a substantially V-shaped ( It is controlled so that it can be changed between easy-to-win open states. The transition to the open state of the start winning opening 42 is performed when the normal symbol is changed on the normal symbol display device 50 and then the fixed symbol “O” indicating the normal symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In addition, on the back of the game board 2, a start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) is provided in the winning ball passage to detect the winning of a game ball (win ball) in the starting winning port 42. Is configured to do. In the present embodiment, the detection (winning) of a game ball at the start winning opening 42 is caused to acquire a predetermined random number value (numerical data) and to cause the start of variable display of the special symbol. . The random value (numerical data) acquired due to the winning at the start winning opening 42 is temporarily stored in the holding storage means (the storage means in the present invention). That is, the display of fluctuation of the special symbol (identification information) is held, and the number of stored random numbers (numerical data) (number of held balls) stored in the holding storage means, that is, the start winning opening (start winning area) The number of winnings to 42 is stored as the number of special symbol variation holding balls.

  This special symbol variation reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11 as a special symbol variation reserved ball number display, and this success / failure determination is performed based on the determination of success / failure by the determination unit (CPU of the main control board 200). The random number value (numerical data) corresponding to the determination and the stored value (the number of reserved balls) of the special symbol variation reserved ball number are subtracted, and the display of the special symbol (identification information) on the display unit 11 is started. Based on this, the display of the number of reserved balls on the special symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of winning times stored in the start winning opening 42, that is, the upper limit value of the number of special symbol variation holding balls is set to four except for the memory during the variation.

  When the number of the special symbol variation holding balls is stored up to the set upper limit number (four), the special symbol variation is detected even if the start winning port detection switch detects a winning game ball to the starting winning port 42 any more. The invalid ball is not stored as the number of reserved balls, and a predetermined number of prize balls (prize game balls) for the winning are paid out for the invalid balls without performing a change of special symbols and determining whether or not the ball is valid.

  The normal symbol variation start gate 55 is displayed on the basis of the fact that a game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by a normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. The device 50 starts the normal symbol variation. In addition, a maximum of four normal symbol fluctuation holding balls are stored as normal symbol fluctuations generated by the game balls passing through the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 55. More specifically, the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball number display (not shown) displays the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball numerical value. When the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, the number of normal symbol variation reserved balls is reduced, and the number displayed on the normal symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced.

  Each of the left sleeve winning port 51, the left dropping winning port 52, the right dropping winning port 53, the right sleeve winning port 54, and the like has a ball opening on the upper side that can be entered from above. Also, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning ball of the left sleeve winning port 51, and a left dropping for detecting the winning ball of the left dropping winning port 52 and the right dropping winning port 53 are described. A winning opening detection switch and a right dropping winning opening detection switch are provided on the corresponding back of the game board.

  The special winning opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 46 which is opened and closed by a special winning opening releasing solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The big winning opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and in the present embodiment, 15 rounds (15 times) as a predetermined round at the time of the big hit game (privilege grant) executed when the determination result is a big hit ) Is opened (the configuration in which the big winning opening 45 is opened during the jackpot game corresponds to the privilege granting means in the present invention). In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 is provided in the big winning port 45.

  Start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor), left sleeve winning port detection switch, right sleeve winning port detection switch, left falling winning port detection switch, right falling winning port detection switch, winning ball count switch The (count sensor) corresponds to a winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has won a winning device (winning area).

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor driven by operating the operation lever 65 on the back side, and launches a game ball toward the game area 6 by driving the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2. . The game ball guided to the game area 6 falls while rolling and wins each winning port, or is discharged from the out port 48 to the back side of the game board 2 if no winning is made anywhere. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards, devices, and the like are provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub-control board 205, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a dispensing device, 283 is a ballless detection switch, 289 is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guide rod. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board (main control circuit) 200 corresponds to a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and includes a microcomputer including at least a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters. The main control board 200 is a control device having storage means for controlling a game in accordance with input signals such as game information and ball detection, and storing the game information, and is connected to the sub-control board 205 and the payout control board 240. At the same time, it is also connected to the start winning opening 42, the big winning opening 45, and the like via a relay circuit. The CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program and performs main control related to the game according to the game information. The gaming information includes at least gaming state information. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, performs calculation control, generates a random value (numerical data), and generates a control signal (also referred to as a command). Can be output (transmitted) to each board (each control device) connected to the main control board 200. Note that the CPU of the main control board 200 also functions as a success / failure determination unit for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit or not and whether or not a big hit is determined.

  As control signals (commands) and data output from the main control board 200, various winning commands, next jackpot commands, special symbols (identification information), and effects described later are displayed in a variable manner (effect display) based on the fluctuation pattern. Fluctuation command for stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol, status command, big hit determination result data, hit determination result data per normal symbol, numerical data acquired by the numerical data acquisition means, at power-on, Data at the time of anomaly, jackpot round, etc. can be mentioned. The status command includes a customer waiting state for displaying the customer waiting state on the display device 10, a low probability state, a probability change state (high probability state), a short time state, a jackpot state, and the like.

  In the present invention, the RAM corresponds to a holding storage unit capable of storing numerical data acquired by the numerical data acquisition unit in the order of acquisition, and is detected by a storage area for the acquired numerical data and the number of held balls, or a normal symbol variation start switch. A storage area for the number of reserved symbols of the game balls, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, a storage area for temporarily storing various data such as game data necessary for the game, a flag, and a CPU The work area is provided.

  The ROM is written with control programs and control data for the CPU, variation patterns and symbol data relating to variation display on the display unit 11, and determination values for jackpots and ordinary symbols. Yes.

  The sub-control board 205 corresponds to a slave control device that controls the electric device based on a control signal transmitted from the main control board (circuit) 200, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a plurality of counters; An input / output circuit connecting the main control board 200 and an input / output circuit connecting the display control board 210, the lamp relay board, and the voice control board 220 are provided. Examples of the electric device include a lamp device 35, a display control board 210, and a sound control board 220. Furthermore, the display device 10 connected to the display control board 210, the speaker 38 connected to the audio control board 220, and the like can also be cited as electric devices controlled by the sub control board 205. In the present embodiment, the sub control board 205 also serves as a lamp control board.

  The ROM of the sub control board 205 stores control programs, data and constants, data of a plurality of effects displayed on the display unit 11, and the like. On the other hand, the RAM of the sub control board 205 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like. A lamp device 35 such as a decorative lamp is connected to the lamp relay board, and the operation of the lamp device 35 is controlled by a control signal (command signal) transmitted from the sub-control board 205 to the lamp relay board. The sub-control board 205 operates by receiving power supply from the power board 250.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit connecting the sub control board 205, an output circuit connecting the display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 50, and the like. Based on the control signal output from the substrate 205, display control is performed on the display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 50.

  A control program is stored in the ROM of the display control board 210. In the display control board 210, the CPU reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on the control signal from the sub control board 205, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to the VDP (not shown). To do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit, output to the display device 10, and displayed on the display unit 11. The RAM of the display control board 210 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, and a work area for the CPU.

  The audio control board 220 synthesizes an audio signal with the signal output from the sub-control board 205 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The payout control board 240 corresponds to payout control means for controlling payout of game balls, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a control signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power supply board 250. A control program is stored in the ROM of the payout control board 240. The RAM of the payout control board 240 can store the payout number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the payout device 281 on the basis of detection of winnings in various winning holes, for each payout number for detection of one winning ball. .

  The power supply board 250 generates a power supply for the gaming machine having a predetermined voltage suitable for the gaming machine 1 from the main power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1 and supplies it to the main control board 200, the sub control board 205, the payout control board 240, and the like. It corresponds to a power supply device. The main power is supplied after being converted into a required voltage at the game store side, in this embodiment, alternating current (AC) 24V. The launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  The main control board 200 includes a jackpot random number counter, a reach random number counter, a variation pattern random number counter, a normal symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a left symbol random number counter, a medium symbol random number counter, a right symbol A random number counter such as a random number counter is provided.

  The jackpot random number counter is used to determine whether or not the jackpot is won for the winning at the start winning opening 42, and has a jackpot random number value from '0' to '629'. The jackpot random number value (numerical data) in the jackpot random number counter is incremented by 1 every main random number update process to be described later, starting from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then reaches “629”. The above addition is repeated again. The jackpot random number value is acquired due to the fact that the winning at the starting winning port 42 is detected by the starting winning port detecting switch. If the acquired jackpot random number value (acquired numerical data) is compared with a preset hit value, it becomes a jackpot (win), and if it does not match, it is lost.

  In the present embodiment, in the low probability state, two of “3” and “397” are set as the winning value, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches either of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, The jackpot probability in the low probability state is 2/630). On the other hand, at the time of probability change, “3”, “33”, “53”, “59”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”, “ Twelve of 503 ′ are set as winning values, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches any of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is 12/630). In this way, the determination unit (the CPU of the main control board 200) determines whether or not the lottery based on the random number acquisition resulting from the establishment of the determination condition of winning the game ball to the start winning opening 42 is a big hit.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the internal lottery (the lottery with the jackpot symbol random number counter. Details will be described later), the game will be a normal jackpot that is a game in a low probability state even after the jackpot, and a game in a probable state after the jackpot It is distributed to a probable jackpot. In the case of a normal jackpot, among the special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), even symbols (“0, 2, 4, 6, 8”) , 10 '') are displayed on the display unit 11 in a stopped manner. In the case of a probable big hit, out of special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), odd symbols (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”) , 11 '') are arranged on the display unit 11 in a stopped manner.

  In the present embodiment, after the normal jackpot game is over, the time is reduced until the determination of success / failure is made a maximum of 100 times. After the determination is made 100 times, the time reduction is canceled and the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot. In addition, after the probable jackpot game is over, the probabilistic state (high probability state) and the short time state are maintained until the next jackpot. In the game in the short time state, as will be described in detail later, the lottery probability per normal symbol is improved from 1/300 to 60/300 (1/5), and the opening time of the opening and closing members 42A, 42B is 1 From 2 seconds to 2 seconds, the number of times of expansion increases from 1 to 3 times. Therefore, in the short time state, it becomes easy to win the start winning opening 42, and it is possible to play a game in anticipation of the next jackpot while suppressing the reduction of the ball.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not a reach state is reached when the result of the determination is wrong, and includes a reach random number value from ‘0’ to ‘126’. The reach state in the present embodiment is other than the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed in the display unit 11 with the variable stop. Special symbols (for example, the left special symbol and the right special symbol) are the same (except for the final stop symbol, it is the same as the special bonus combination except for the final stop symbol). Included state).

  This reach random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process to be described later. Repeat addition. The reach random number value is acquired based on the detection of the winning at the starting winning port 42 by the starting winning port detecting switch, and when the result of the determination is wrong, the numerical value is determined in advance. The reach is determined by comparing with the numerical value. In this embodiment, the reach establishment numerical values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '. In the present embodiment, the reach randomness value based on the jackpot random number value is always reach, so the reach random number value is not used for the presence / absence of reach.

  The variation pattern random number counter is used when selecting a special symbol (identification information) or a variation pattern of an effect mode to be described later from the variation pattern table, and includes variation pattern random values of “0” to “198”. . The random number value of the fluctuation pattern starts from “0” when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the numerical value reaches “198”, it is set to “0”. And repeat the above addition. The fluctuation pattern random number value is acquired due to the fact that the winning at the start winning opening 42 is detected by the start winning opening detecting switch.

  The variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns to be displayed on the display unit 11 and is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200. There are six types of variation pattern tables: a low probability state hit table, a low probability state reach loss table, a low probability state lose table, a probability variation state hit table, a probability variation state reach loss table, and a probability variation state loss table. Each variation pattern table is provided with a plurality of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern random value.

  The selection of the variation pattern from the variation pattern table is based on whether the current low probability state or the probability variation state, whether the determination result by the determination unit is a hit or not, whether there is a reach, or not. A corresponding table is selected from among them, and one variation pattern is selected from the selected table based on the variation pattern random value. This selected variation pattern is output to the sub-control board 205 as a variation command. When receiving the change command, the sub control board 205 determines whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (such as a connected symbol effect pattern) by using the effect mode random number counter.

  Each variation pattern is set with a variation time for variably displaying a special symbol (identification information) and an effect mode described later in a predetermined pattern, and the variation time is set when the variation display of the special symbol on the display unit 11 is started. The

  The normal symbol random number counter is used to determine the normal symbol per unit. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every main random number update process to be described later to reach “299”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. This normal symbol random number is acquired every time the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, and the normal symbol random number which is currently changing in the normal symbol display device 50 is obtained. Except for a maximum of four, they are stored in the normal symbol random value storage area of the RAM of the main control board 200.

  In the low-probability state, if the acquired normal symbol random number value matches “1” set as the winning value, the symbol is normal symbol. That is, the probability per normal symbol in the low probability state is 1/300. On the other hand, in the probability variation state (high probability state) and in the short time state, if it matches any one of “1” to “60” set as the winning establishment value, it is per normal symbol. That is, the probability per normal symbol in the probability variation state (high probability state) and in the short time state is 60/300 (1/5). When the normal symbol is hit, the opening / closing members 42A and 42B provided on both sides of the start winning opening 42 are opened and opened. In the case of per normal symbol in the low probability state, the start winning opening 42 is opened once for 1 second. On the other hand, in the case of the normal symbol per time in the probability variation state and the short time state, the opening / closing members 42A and 42B are opened three times for 2 seconds.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter has a jackpot symbol random number value for determining a stop special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when a jackpot. The jackpot symbol random number consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The jackpot symbol random number value is acquired during a special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200.

  In the jackpot symbol random number value, the number of the square that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set. When the jackpot symbol random value “1” is acquired, the special stop symbol “1,1,1” is set. When the jackpot symbol random number “2” is acquired, the special symbol “2,2,2” is stopped. Is set as a special symbol for stopping. As described above, a jackpot with an even stop special symbol is usually a big jackpot, and a jackpot with an odd stop special symbol is a promiscuous jackpot.

  The counter for the left symbol random number has a left symbol random number value for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The left symbol random value consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The left symbol random number value is acquired during the special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A left special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the left symbol random value. That is, when the left symbol random number value “1” is acquired, the left special symbol “1” is set, and when the left symbol random number value “2” is acquired, the left special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the left special symbol.

  The medium symbol random number counter has a medium symbol random number value for determining a medium special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The medium symbol random value consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The middle symbol random number value is acquired during the special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A medium special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the medium symbol random value. That is, when the medium symbol random value “1” is acquired, the medium special symbol “1” is set. When the medium symbol random number “2” is acquired, the medium special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as a medium special symbol.

  The right symbol random number counter has a right symbol random number value for determining the right special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the jackpot winning / failing determination result is off. The right symbol random number consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The right symbol random number value is acquired in the special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A right special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the right symbol random number value. That is, when the right symbol random value “1” is acquired, the right special symbol “1” is set, and when the right symbol random value “2” is acquired, the right special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the right special symbol.

  However, for example, in the case where the determination result is wrong, the random number values acquired by the random number counters coincide with each other, or the reach state is passed, although the left random number counter is determined by the reach random number counter. The left design random number value may match the right design random number value even though the numerical value is different from the right design random number value or the reach random number counter determines that there is no reach. In such a case, since the stop special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the determination of the success / failure and the presence / absence of reach, the random number value acquired by each random number counter may not be set as a special symbol as it is (described later) Refer to the symbol selection process).

  As a random number counter provided in the sub control board (sub control device) 205, there is an effect mode random number counter. The production mode random number counter has production mode random numbers from “0” to “199”, and determines whether or not to execute the predetermined production and the type of production to be executed based on the variation command transmitted from the main control board 200. Used when doing.

  The effect mode random number counter starts from “0” when the power is turned on and is incremented by “1” every time a random number update process is performed in the control of the sub-control board 205 described later. It is rewritten and the addition is repeated again. The production mode random number counted by the production mode random number counter is acquired in “variation command processing” to be described later in the control of the sub-control board 205, and is used when selecting a linked symbol variation pattern from the coupled symbol variation pattern table. The

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the linked symbol variation pattern table includes, as shown in FIG. 24, “variation command”, “effect mode random value”, “linked symbol variation pattern”, and “variation time”. Configured and stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 205. The “variable command” stores six types of variation commands: normal jackpot, normal out of reach, normal out, probability variation jackpot, probability variation out of reach, and probability variation out of order, and each variation command has a plurality of linked symbol variation patterns. Is provided.

  In the selection of the linked symbol variation pattern, one linked symbol variation pattern corresponding to the type of “variation command” and “effect mode random value” is selected from the coupled symbol variation pattern table. Each linked symbol variation pattern is set with a variation time, and the display mode of variation / stop of the coupled symbol displayed on the display device 10 in accordance with the set variation time and during or after the variation of the coupled symbol is stopped. It is configured such that a presentation aspect such as a background, a character, and a character to be displayed is determined.

  For example, when the change command is “ordinary jackpot” and the “effect mode random value” is “0” to “194”, “linked symbol variation pattern 1” having a “variation time” of 75000 ms is selected from the linked symbol variation pattern table. Is done. Also, when the fluctuation command is “normal jackpot” and the “effect mode random value” is from “195” to “199”, “linked symbol fluctuation pattern 2” with “variation time” of 20000 ms is selected from the linked symbol fluctuation pattern table. Is done.

  Here, the game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game balls launched by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning holes become the upper balls receiving tray 36 as the winning balls. To be paid out. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 55, the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display device 50, and stops after a predetermined time fluctuation. At that time, in the case of a normal symbol, “◯” is displayed on the normal symbol display device 50, and the two opening / closing members 42A and 42B of the start winning opening 42 are substantially vertical by the starting winning opening solenoid on the back. It changes from a narrow open state where it is difficult to win a prize to an expanded and open state where it is easy to win a substantially V-shaped (reverse C-shaped), making it easier for a game ball to win. When a game ball enters the start winning port 42 and is detected (wins) by the start winning port detection switch, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  Further, numerical data such as a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired due to the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening 42. The acquired random number value (numerical data) is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, and the special symbol variation, the determination of the success / failure and the display of the determination result are suspended, and the jackpot random value (numerical value) Number of data), that is, the number of winnings in the starting winning opening (starting winning area) 42 is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 as the special symbol variation holding ball number.

  When there is storage (holding) of random numbers (numerical data) in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, determination of whether or not to win a jackpot, determination of reach or not, etc. are performed before starting the special symbol variation display. At the same time, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern determination random value or the like, and the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display unit 11 based on the selected variation pattern. The change display of the special symbol is executed in accordance with the acquisition order of random values (numerical data) stored in the RAM (holding storage means), that is, the order in which the winning winning opening 42 is won. Further, the stored random number value (numerical data) is erased from the RAM (holding storage means) based on whether or not the validity determination is performed by the validity determination means.

  After a lapse of a predetermined time (variation time set for each variation pattern) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol stops varying and the jackpot determination result is displayed on the display unit 11.

  When the determination result is a big hit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 at a scale such as “5, 5, 5”. When the jackpot is reached, a special game (a jackpot game) is executed. In the special game state (big hit game state), the open / close plate 46 of the big prize opening 45 is opened to make it easy to receive the game balls falling on the surface of the game area 6 so that the big prize opening 45 can be awarded, When there is a prize at the big prize opening 45, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The opening / closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number, and the opening / closing plate 46 is repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined round (predetermined number of times).

  In this embodiment, it is set to 15 rounds (15R), and in the case of a big hit, the opening / closing of the big winning prize opening 45 is repeated 15 rounds. If the jackpot is a regular jackpot (an even number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the game is put into a short-running state until a hit / fail judgment is made a maximum of 100 times. If the jackpot is a promising jackpot (an odd number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the player is placed in a probabilistic state (high probability state) and a short time state until the next jackpot.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Examples of main flags provided on the main control board (main control device) 200 include a jackpot flag, a jackpot end flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The main control board 200 performs control processing by the CPU of the microcomputer in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the main control board 200.

  In the main process, first, device initial setting (S10) is performed. In the device initial setting (S10), stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. Note that the processing required only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first round, and is not executed after that. However, the details are omitted because it is well known.

  Next, an interrupt prohibition process (S20), a main random number update process (S30), and an interrupt permission process (S40) are performed, and then a loop process that returns to the interrupt prohibition process (S20) is performed again. Interrupt processing (S100) is performed.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S20), even if an interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the next main random number update process (S30), various random numbers are incremented by one for each main random number update process (S30), and when the random number reaches the set upper limit value as described above, it returns to the minimum value and is added again. Is done. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S40), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 5, output process (S110), input process (S120), normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), winning detection process (S140), normal operation process (S150), special operation processing (S160), reserved ball number processing (S170), and other processing (S180) are performed in order.

  In the output process (S110), an output command (control signal) set in each process, acquired numerical data, and the like are transmitted to each control board. In the input process (S120), signal input is performed when various sensors (switches) attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process is performed.

  In the winning detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not a winning at the start winning opening 42 has been detected (S140-1). It is determined whether or not a game ball passage to the gate 55 is detected (S140-2). When the game ball passage to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is not detected, the winning detection process (S140) is ended. On the other hand, when the game ball passing to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected, it is determined whether the number of the normal symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-3). The process (S140) ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation reservation balls is less than 4, 1 is added to the number of normal symbol variation reservation balls (S140-4), the normal symbol random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number value is the main control. It is stored in the corresponding area (address) in the RAM of the substrate 200 (S140-5), and this winning detection process (S140) is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S140-1 that a winning at the start winning opening 42 has been detected, it is determined whether the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-6). The detection process (S140) ends. On the other hand, if the number of special symbol variation reservation balls is less than four, 1 is added to the number of special symbol variation retention balls (S140-7), and a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired. It is stored in the corresponding area (address) of the RAM (holding storage means) of the control board 200 (S140-8), and this winning detection process (S140) is completed.

  In the normal operation process (S150), as shown in FIG. 7, first, it is confirmed whether the open / close members 42A and 42B provided on both sides of the start winning opening 42 are open (S150-1). If the opening / closing members 42A and 42B are closed (narrow open state), it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation holding ball number is 0 (S150-2), and if it is 0, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. . On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation holding balls is not 0, the normal symbol acquired in the normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S140-5) of the winning detection processing (S140) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. The random number value is read (S150-3), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state) (S150-4).

  In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state, the acquired normal symbol random value is compared with the established value per normal symbol in the low probability state to check whether they match. If it is per symbol and does not match, it is determined that the symbol is normally out (S150-5). The normal operation process (S150) ends when the normal symbol is out, while the normal opening / closing member 42A, 42B is opened at the opening time of 1 second and the number of times of opening once when the normal symbol is hit. The release process 1 is performed (S150-6), and then the normal operation process (S150) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation state (high probability state) is determined in S150-4, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the established numerical value per ordinary symbol in the probability variation state, and it is confirmed whether or not both match. If it does, it will be per normal symbol in the probability variation state, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is out of the normal symbol (S150-7). The normal operation process (S150) ends when the normal symbol is off. On the other hand, when the normal symbol hits, the open / close member 42A, 42B is opened for 2 seconds and opened three times. The release process 2 is performed (S150-8), and then the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  If it is determined in S150-1 that the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are open, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the opening and closing members 42A and 42B has passed (finished) (S150-9), and the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are opened. When the time has not elapsed, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. On the other hand, when the opening time of the opening and closing members 42A and 42B has elapsed, the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are closed (narrow open state). Is performed) (S150-10), and thereafter, the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  In the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 8, it is determined which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S160-1 to S160-3). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S160-4) is performed. When the special operation status is 2, a changing process (S160-5) is performed, and the special operation status is In the case of 3, the special symbol confirmation process (S160-6) is performed, and in the case where the special operation status is 4, the special electric accessory process (S160-7) is performed.

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-4) performed when the special operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 0 (S160-4-1). If the number of symbol variation holding balls is 0, it is determined whether or not the display unit 11 is in a standby screen (standby screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S160-4-2), and in the standby screen (standby screen). If there is, the special symbol standby process (S160-4) ends. On the other hand, when it is not in the standby screen (standby screen), the standby screen setting process (S160-4-3) for making the display unit 11 the standby screen (standby screen) is performed, and the display unit 11 is switched to the standby screen. (S160-4-4), and then the special symbol standby process (S160-4) is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-1 that the number of special symbol variation holding balls is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-4-5) is performed. In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), as shown in FIG. 10, first, the main control acquired in the special symbol-related random number value acquisition process (S140-8) of the winning detection process (S140). Of the jackpot random number values stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the substrate 200, the first jackpot random number value is read (S160-4-5-1), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state). (S160-4-5-2).

  In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state in S160-4-5-2, the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot formation value in the low probability state to confirm whether or not both match, Is a big hit in the low probability state, and if they do not match, it is determined that they are out (S160-4-5-3). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-5-2 that the probability change is high (high probability state), whether the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot value in the high probability state and the two match? If it is confirmed and matches, it is a big hit in the high probability state, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is out (S160-4-5-5). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends. This special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) corresponds to the process of the success / failure determination means in the present invention for determining whether or not the game is successful due to the establishment of the determination condition.

  Following the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), a special symbol selection process (S160-4-6) is performed. In the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is determined. First, in the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S160-4-6-1). A special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a stop special symbol (S160-4-4-2). On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, when it is off, the left / middle / right symbol random number counter (hereinafter, the left symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 1, medium symbol). Random number value is acquired as special symbol data 2 and right symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 3) (S160-4-6-3), and random numbers of special symbol data 1, special symbol data 2, and special symbol data 3 are obtained. Are consistent (S160-4-6-4). If they are consistent, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-5).

  When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is added to the random value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 by one. The special symbol assigned to the random number value is set to the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for stoppage (S160-4-6-6). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-4 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match. (S160-4-6-8). If the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-9). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol that is assigned to the random symbol value of the special symbol data 3 that is the special symbol that is stopped and the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol that is stopped right (S160-4-6-10). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-8 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the reach random number value is It is determined whether or not it matches the established numerical value (S160-4-6-11). If the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol data 1 and the special symbol data 3 values are assigned to the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 random values. The special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 that is made the same as the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 is set. Is set as a special symbol during stoppage (S160-4-6-12). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol being assigned is the special symbol being stopped, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-10).

  Subsequently, special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7) is performed. In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7), as shown in FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether the gaming state is in the normal state (low probability state) or the probability variation state (high probability state) (S160-4). -7-1). In the normal state, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the determination result is big hit) (S160-4-7-2). If the big hit flag is ON, the RAM (holding) of the main control board 200 is held. The variation pattern random value stored in the memory in the first reading order is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random value in the hit table in the normal state is selected (S160-4-7-3). ).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S160-4-7-2 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-4). When the reach is present, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the reach lose table in the normal state is selected. (S160-4-7-5). If it is determined in S160-4-7-4 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the normal state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-1 that the probability variation state (high probability state) is in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the result of the determination is a big hit) (S160-4-7-7). When the flag is ON, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the hit table in the probability variation state is selected. (S160-4-7-8). On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-7 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-9).

  If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that the reach is present, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the reach loss table in the probability variation state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-10). If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the probability variation state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-11). After selecting the variation pattern, the selected variation command is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-4-7-12), and other necessary processing (S160-4-7-13) is performed. The pattern creation process (S160-4-7) ends. Note that the variation command selected here is transmitted to the sub-control board 205.

  Following the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7), special symbol random number shift processing (S160-4-8) is performed. In the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), in the data storage area of the special symbol variation holding ball number in the RAM of the main control board 200, it is stored in the storage area of the address with the highest load (reading) order. Due to the fact that data such as special symbol main random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values) are loaded in the previous processing and become vacant, the loading order will be the second and subsequent addresses With respect to data such as the stored special symbol main random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values), the address is shifted up by one.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, first, a special symbol (identification information) based on the determination result of the success / failure determination unit is displayed in a variable manner, so that the above-mentioned data stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is displayed. 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbols fluctuation reserved balls (for example, 2 for the number of reserved balls is set to 1 and 3 is set to 2) (S160-4-8-1). The corresponding data is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S160-4-8-2), and then the lowest order (the load order is the last, the fourth in this embodiment). 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls (S160-4-8-3).

  Following the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), a special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9) is performed. In the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), settings such as preparation of a command necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed. After the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), the special operation status is set to 2 (S160-4-10), the waiting state is canceled (S160-4-11), and the special symbol is set. The standby process (S160-4) ends.

  In the changing process (S160-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 14, a special operation timer determination process is performed (S160-5-1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time of the variation pattern) has ended (whether or not the operation timer = 0) (S160-5-2). The changing process (S160-5) ends. On the other hand, if the variation time has ended, a variation stop command is set (S160-5-3). Subsequently, after the special operation status is set to 3 (S160-5-4) and other necessary processing (S160-5-5) is performed, this in-fluctuation processing (S160-5) ends.

  In the special symbol determination process (S160-6) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (“1”), that is, whether or not the big hit flag. (S160-6-1). When the jackpot flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot is big, a round counter per 15R is set (S160-6-2), and the special operation status is set to 4 (S160-6-3). (S160-6) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-6-1 that the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is out of place, the special action status is set to 1 (S160-6-4), and this special symbol confirmation process (S160-6) ) Ends.

  In the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) performed when the special operation status is 4, as shown in FIG. 16, the probability variation flag is turned off (S160-7-1), and the jackpot opening has been performed. No. (whether or not a video indicating that a big hit is to be started is displayed on the display unit 11) is confirmed (S160-7-2). If the jackpot opening is not performed, the jackpot opening is performed, or if it is confirmed that the jackpot opening is performed, then whether the jackpot end flag is ON ("1") or not It is judged (S160-7-3).

  When the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, when the jackpot game is not ended, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 45 is currently open (S160-7-4). It is determined whether or not it is the opening time of the special winning opening 45 (S160-7-5). In the case of the opening time of the big winning opening 45, the opening process of the big winning opening is performed (S160-7-6), and then this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended. On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-7-4 that the big winning opening 45 is open, ten game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 (S160-7-7), or the round end time has elapsed (S160-7). Whether it is any of (8) to (8), and if not, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is terminated. On the other hand, when 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 or the round end time has elapsed, the big winning opening closing process (S160-7-9) and the value of the round counter are decremented by one. (S160-7-10) is performed (as described above, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 15R in this embodiment, subtraction is started from 15). In the special winning opening closing process (S160-7-9), the special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S160-7-11). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended as it is, When the round counter is 0, jackpot end processing (S160-7-12) is performed. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S160-7-13), and the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end flag is ON (“1”) in S160-7-3, that is, when the jackpot end flag is determined to be ended, the process of setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S160-7-14), Is turned off (S160-7-15), and then it is confirmed whether the special symbols that have stopped in a rounded pattern are probability variation symbols (odd numbers) (S160-7-16). If the stopped special symbol is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned ON again (S160-7-17). Thereafter, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-7-18), and this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is completed. On the other hand, in S160-7-16, if the stopped special symbol is not the probability variation symbol, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is performed without turning on the probability variation flag (while the probability variation flag is turned off). Ends.

  Following the special operation process (S160), the reserved ball number process (S170) is performed. In the reserved ball number processing (S170), as shown in FIG. 17, the number of reserved balls of the current special figure and normal symbol is loaded (S170-1), and the number of held balls is set as a special figure hold command and a general figure hold command. It is set in the output buffer (S170-2). By this retained ball number processing (S170), the memory related to the retained ball number in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is set to be output to the sub-control board 205.

  After the reserved ball number processing (S170), other processing (S180) is performed. In the other process (S180), various other processes necessary for the game are performed as necessary.

  Next, processing performed by the sub control board 205 will be described. In the sub control main process (S200) performed by the sub control board 205, as shown in FIG. 18, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S201). Specifically, stack setting, CPU setting, SIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. When the power-off signal is turned on, it is determined whether or not the content stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 205 is normal (S202). If normal, the loop process is performed as it is. On the other hand, if the content stored in the RAM is not normal, the loop is performed after the RAM is initialized (S203).

  The sub-control board 205 that performs such sub-control main processing (S200) performs reception interrupt processing (S300) as shown in FIG. The reception interrupt process (S300) is a process for receiving a command (control signal) from the main control board 200. In the reception interrupt process (S300), first, it is confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301). When the strobe signal is ON, that is, when the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit, The command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 is received and stored in the RAM (S302). Here, the commands received from the main control board 200 include a winning command, a variation command, jackpot determination data, hold number data, and the like. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the reception interrupt process (S300) is terminated at that time.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) as shown in FIG. In the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), a data output process (S401), an input process (S402), and a watchdog timer process (S403) are performed. In the data output process (S401), a process for generating and outputting a lamp lighting pattern, a sound pattern, and the like every 2 ms, and control data for driving a driven object are generated. In the input process (S402), for example, the operation status of the game button switch 67 is input. In the watchdog timer process (S403), a process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) as shown in FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500), the switch state acquisition process (S501), the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), the lower dish state confirmation process (S503), the loop scenario resetting process (S504), and the command monitoring process (S505) Lamp processing (S506), switch processing (S507), command transmission processing (S508), etc. are performed.

  In the switch state acquisition process (S501), the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. In the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), a determination of the effect prohibition period such as when the RAM is cleared is performed. In the lower dish state confirmation process (S503), a timer for full notification of the lower ball tray 37 is set. In the loop scenario resetting process (S504), effects are set at regular intervals such as a customer waiting effect.

  In the command monitoring process (S505), a command (control signal) received from the main control board 200 is analyzed, and a process corresponding to the command is performed. As shown in FIG. 22, in the command monitoring process (S505), it is first determined whether or not a command (control signal) has been received from the main control board 200 (S505-1). When no command is received from the main control board 200, the command monitoring process (S505) ends.

  On the other hand, when a command is received from the main control board 200, it is determined whether or not the command is the above-mentioned variable command (S505-2), and when it is not a variable command, it is determined whether or not it is a customer waiting command (S505). -3). If the command is neither a change command nor a customer waiting command, other command processing is performed (S505-4), and the command monitoring processing (S505) ends.

  On the other hand, if the received command is a customer waiting command in S505-3, customer waiting command processing is performed (S505-5), and the command monitoring processing (S505) ends. The customer waiting command process (S505-5) includes, for example, a process of controlling the voice control board 220 so that the volume of the music fades out if the music is in the music. In the customer waiting command process (S505-5), the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped when there is no hold for determining whether or not the jackpot and the normal symbol are hit in the main process (when all the hold is exhausted). After that, the command is transmitted from the main control board 200.

  If the received command is a fluctuation command in S505-2, the fluctuation command process (S505-6) showing the details of the flow in FIG. 23 is performed. The variation command process (S505-6) is based on the variation pattern set in the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7), and more specific effects (a so-called supermarket using the display device 10). This is a process for selecting and executing a reach effect, etc., and determining the effect mode (effect pattern) using the counter for the effect mode random number, giving a bonus (usually a big hit or a probable big hit), or notifying a loss It is processing to do. Based on the specific contents of the variable command processing, an effect mode that suggests the provision of a privilege (usually a big jackpot or a probable big jackpot) is displayed on the display unit (display area) 11 of the display device 10 as the gaming state progresses. The means corresponds to “stop means” in the present invention.

  After command monitoring processing (S505) including such variable command processing (S505-6), ramp data to be output is generated in ramp processing (S506). Thereafter, in the switch process (S507), the switch valid time is managed and the operation is set. Also, processing based on the data stored in the switch status acquisition processing is performed. Subsequently, in the command transmission process (S508), if there is a transmission command, the command is transmitted. As a result, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) ends. Note that other processing may be included in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S500) in accordance with the function of the gaming machine 1 or the like.

  Next, the variation command process (S505-6) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the variation command process (S505-6), as shown in FIG. 23, first, whether or not the received variation command is a variation command that becomes a big hit (normal big hit or a probable big hit) (when special symbols are aligned in a wide array) Is determined) (S505-6-1). When the command is a variation command that is a big hit, subsequently, an effect mode random value from “0” to “199” is acquired by the effect mode random number counter (S505-6-2).

  Then, from the linked symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 24, when the received variation command is “normal jackpot”, the linked symbol variation pattern 1 or the linked symbol variation pattern 2 (hit Variation pattern) is selected, and when the received variation command is “probable variation jackpot”, the linked symbol variation pattern 9 or the linked symbol variation pattern 10 (hit variation pattern) corresponding to the acquired rendering mode random value is selected. And stored in the RAM (S505-6-3).

  Here, each of the linked symbol variation patterns 1 to 16 stored in the linked symbol variation pattern table is a frame shape arranged adjacent to each other in a matrix of 3 rows and 3 columns displayed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10. Reach effect (successful determination using video) in which six types of linked symbols 81A to 81F shown in FIGS. 25 (1) to (6) are variably displayed in the nine linked symbol visual recognition frames formed in The production suggests the result of

  Subsequently, as shown in detail in FIG. 23 and FIG. 26, the left, middle, and right special symbols start to change on the display unit 11 of the display device 10, and a reach fluctuation state in which the middle special symbols are changed is achieved. After that, the reach fluctuation state is displayed small on the upper left side of the display unit 11, and the nine connected symbol viewing frames formed in a frame shape are arranged in a matrix of 3 rows by 3 columns (3 × 3). They are displayed side by side (FIGS. 26 (1)-(2)) (S505-6-4).

  In addition, among the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, the frame is formed in a frame shape outside the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the second row in the first column at the left end, and represents the start position. A start frame (specific position) in which the letter “S” is displayed in the center is arranged next to each other. In addition, among the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, the frame is formed in a frame shape on the outer side of the second row of the connected symbol visual recognition frames in the third column on the right end to represent the goal position. The goal frame (second specific position) in which the letter “G” is displayed in the center is arranged next to each other (FIG. 26 (2)) (S505-6-5).

  The start frame (specific position) is not limited to the outside of the second row of the first column at the left end, and may be arranged adjacent to the outside of the first row or the third row of the first column. . In addition, the goal frame (second specific position) is not limited to the outside of the second row of the third column at the right end, but is arranged adjacent to the outside of the first row or the third row of the third column. Also good.

  Then, in each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, six types of connected symbols 81A to 81F shown in FIGS. 25 (1) to (6) are variably displayed (FIG. 26 (2)). )) (S505-6-6). As shown in FIGS. 25 (1) to 25 (6), each of the connecting symbols 81A to 81F has an L shape or a straight line from the central portion of one side edge portion of the connecting symbol visual recognition frame to the central portion of the other side edge portion. The shape is continuously connected to each other, that is, continuously maintained.

  Subsequently, every time the linked symbols that are variably displayed in each of the linked symbol visual frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix according to the hit variation pattern selected in S505-6-3 are stopped, the first column ( Each connected symbol is displayed in each of the connected symbol visual frames constituting the remaining columns by maintaining stop or temporary stop for each column in the order of left column), second column (middle column), and third column (right column). 81A to 81F are again variably displayed. The connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped to form at least one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame. And the goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols (S505-6-7).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the first variation stop of each connected symbol visual recognition frame is stopped, the connection between the start frame, the second row of the first column (left column), and the respective connected symbol visual recognition frames in the first row is connected. The symbols are continuously connected (FIG. 26 (3)). Then, maintaining the state in which the first row (left column) is stopped or temporarily stopped, the respective connected symbols are displayed in the remaining second row (middle row) and third row (right column) connected symbol visual recognition frames. 81A to 81F are variably displayed again (FIG. 26 (4)). After that, the second row (middle column) and the third column (right column), the first row and the second column (middle column) of the first column (left column) are stopped by the second fluctuation stoppage of the connected symbol visual recognition frames. ) In the first row are continuously connected (FIG. 26 (5)).

  Subsequently, maintaining the state where the first column (left column) and the second column (middle column) are stopped or temporarily stopped, each connection is made with each of the remaining third column (right column) connected symbol visual recognition frames. The symbols 81A to 81F are variably displayed again (FIG. 26 (6)). Then, as shown in FIG. 27, the third row (right column) and the third row (right column) of the second column (middle column) by the third fluctuation stop of each connected symbol visual recognition frame. In the first row and the second row of FIG. 27, the respective connected symbols of the connected symbol visual recognition frames and the goal frame are continuously connected (FIG. 27 (7A)) (S505-6-7).

  As a result, a continuous route is formed from the start frame to the goal frame through the second row of the first column to the second row of the third column, and the start frame and the goal frame have a plurality of connected symbols. It is suggested that the jackpots will be awarded. Note that one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame through the second row of the first column to the second row of the third column is not limited to the one route shown in FIG. 27 (7A).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23, the start frame, each connected symbol visual recognition frame, and the goal frame are deleted from the display unit 11, and left, middle, and right special symbols are displayed at the center of the display unit 11, for example, “ 7, 7, 7 ”, etc., indicating that the jackpot has been awarded (FIG. 27 (8 </ b> A)) (S <b> 505-6-8), and the variable command processing (S <b> 505-6) finish.

  On the other hand, if the variation command received in S505-6-1 is a variation command that is out of normal (out of normal reach, out of normal, out of probability variation reach, out of probability variation), then, by using the production mode random number counter An effect mode random value from “0” to “199” is acquired (S505-6-9).

  Then, from the linked symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 24, if the received variation command is “out of normal reach”, the linked symbol variation pattern 3 to the linked symbol variation pattern 5 ( When any one of the variation patterns) is selected and the received variation command is “normal deviation”, the linked symbol variation pattern 6 to the linked symbol variation pattern 8 (displacement variation pattern) corresponding to the acquired effect mode random value is obtained. ) Is selected and stored in the RAM (S505-6-10).

  In addition, when the received fluctuation command is “probability deviation reach” from the linked symbol fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 24, the linked symbol fluctuation pattern 11 to the linked symbol fluctuation pattern 13 ( When any of the variation patterns) is selected and the received variation command is “probability variation”, the linked symbol variation pattern 14 to the linked symbol variation pattern 16 (outlier variation pattern) corresponding to the acquired effect mode random value is obtained. ) Is selected and stored in the RAM (S505-6-10).

  Subsequently, as shown in detail in FIG. 23 and FIG. 26, the left, middle, and right special symbols start to change on the display unit 11 of the display device 10, and a reach fluctuation state in which the middle special symbols are changed is achieved. After that, the reach fluctuation state is displayed small on the upper left side of the display unit 11, and the nine connected symbol viewing frames formed in a frame shape are arranged in a matrix of 3 rows by 3 columns (3 × 3). They are displayed side by side (FIGS. 26 (1)-(2)) (S505-6-11).

  In addition, among the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, the frame is formed in a frame shape outside the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the second row in the first column at the left end, and represents the start position. A start frame (specific position) in which the letter “S” is displayed in the center is arranged next to each other. In addition, among the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, the frame is formed in a frame shape on the outer side of the second row of the connected symbol visual recognition frames in the third column on the right end to represent the goal position. The goal frame (second specific position) in which the letter “G” is displayed at the center is arranged next to each other (FIG. 26 (2)) (S505-6-12).

  Then, in each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, six types of connected symbols 81A to 81F shown in FIGS. 25 (1) to (6) are variably displayed (FIG. 26 (2)). )) (S505-6-13).

  Subsequently, every time the linked symbols variably displayed in each of the linked symbol viewing frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix according to the deviation variation pattern selected in S505-6-10 are stopped, the first column ( Each connected symbol is displayed in each of the connected symbol visual frames constituting the remaining columns by maintaining stop or temporary stop for each column in the order of left column), second column (middle column), and third column (right column). 81A to 81F are again variably displayed. Then, all of the connected symbols in the first to third rows are visually stopped, or at least one route that is continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame is not formed. The frame and the goal frame are not continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols (S505-6-14).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the first variation stop of each connected symbol visual recognition frame is stopped, the connection between the start frame, the second row of the first column (left column), and the respective connected symbol visual recognition frames in the first row is connected. The symbols are continuously connected (FIG. 26 (3)). Then, maintaining the state in which the first row (left column) is stopped or temporarily stopped, the respective connected symbols are displayed in the remaining second row (middle row) and third row (right column) connected symbol visual recognition frames. 81A to 81F are variably displayed again (FIG. 26 (4)). After that, the second row (middle column) and the third column (right column), the first row and the second column (middle column) of the first column (left column) are stopped by the second fluctuation stoppage of the connected symbol visual recognition frames. ) In the first row are continuously connected (FIG. 26 (5)).

  Subsequently, maintaining the state where the first column (left column) and the second column (middle column) are stopped or temporarily stopped, each connection is made with each of the remaining third column (right column) connected symbol visual recognition frames. The symbols 81A to 81F are variably displayed again (FIG. 26 (6)). Then, as shown in FIG. 27, the third row (right column) and the third row (right column) of the second column (middle column) by the third fluctuation stop of each connected symbol visual recognition frame. Each connected symbol of each connected symbol visual recognition frame in the first row is connected continuously, but each connected symbol of each connected symbol visual recognition frame in the first row and second row of the third column (right column). Are not continuously connected (FIG. 27 (7B)) (S505-6-14).

  As a result, at least one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame through the second row to the third column of the first column is not formed, and a plurality of start frames and goal frames are formed. The connected symbols are not connected continuously, suggesting that they are disconnected.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23, the start frame, each connected symbol visual recognition frame, and the goal frame are deleted from the display unit 11, and left, middle, and right special symbols are displayed at the center of the display unit 11, for example, “ The left and right special symbols such as “7, 6, 7” and the middle special symbol are stopped and displayed with a detachment reach symbol, and a notification that the detachment has been confirmed is issued (FIG. 27 (8B)) (S505-6). 15) The variable command process (S505-6) is completed.

  For example, the start frame (specific position) is arranged adjacent to the upper side of the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the second column in the first row at the top, and the goal frame (second specific position) is arranged in the second column in the third row. You may make it arrange | position adjacent to the lower side of the frame for connection design visual recognition. Then, every time all the linked symbols that are variably displayed in the 3 × 3 matrix-shaped frame for visual recognition are stopped, the first row, the second row, and the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped for each row. While maintaining the stop, the connected symbols 81A to 81F may be variably displayed again in the connected symbol visual recognition frames constituting the remaining rows.

  After that, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped to form at least one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame. And the goal frame may be continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols to indicate that a jackpot is awarded. In addition, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol viewing frames from the first row to the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped, and at least one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame is not formed, and the start is started. The frame and the goal frame may not be continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, and it may be suggested that the frame is disconnected.

  Further, for example, each of the connected symbols 81A to 81F variably displayed in each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix is displayed in the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column. You may make it stop sequentially or temporarily at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 10 seconds) for each column in the order of eyes (right column). The connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped to form at least one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame. And the goal frame may be continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols to indicate that a jackpot is awarded. In addition, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped, and at least one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame is not formed, and the start is started. The frame and the goal frame may not be continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, and it may be suggested that the frame is disconnected.

  Further, for example, the start frame (specific position) is arranged adjacent to the upper side of the second row of connected symbol visual recognition frames in the first row at the upper end, and the goal frame (second specific position) is arranged in the second row in the third row. You may make it arrange | position adjacent to the lower side of the frame for connection design visual recognition. The linked symbols that are variably displayed in each of the linked symbol viewing frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix are displayed at predetermined time intervals for each row in the order of the first row, the second row, and the third row (for example, (It is every 10 seconds.) You may make it stop sequentially or temporarily.

  After that, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped to form at least one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame. And the goal frame may be continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols to indicate that a jackpot is awarded. In addition, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol viewing frames from the first row to the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped, and at least one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame is not formed, and the start is started. The frame and the goal frame may not be continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, and it may be suggested that the frame is disconnected.

  Further, in this embodiment, nine connected symbol visual recognition frames are arranged next to each other in a 3 × 3 matrix, but a plurality of connections in a matrix of 5 × 5, 7 × 7, etc., which are larger than 3 × 3. You may make it arrange | position the frame for a pattern visual recognition side by side.

  As described in detail above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first row to the third row each time the linked symbols are stopped by each of the linked symbol viewing frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. The stop or temporary stop is maintained for each row in order until each of the connected symbols 81A to 81F is variably displayed in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition frames constituting the remaining rows. Thereby, until the connection symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first column to the third column are stopped or temporarily stopped, the connected symbols are again displayed in the plural connected symbol visual recognition frames constituting the remaining columns, Since it is displayed in a variable manner, it is possible to attract the player's interest in whether or not the start frame and the goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connection symbols, and to enhance the interest.

  In addition, when all of the connected symbols in the 3 × 3 matrix arrangement for visual recognition frame are stopped or temporarily stopped, the start frame and the goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols. Depending on whether or not, it is possible to perform an effect display that suggests whether or not a jackpot will be awarded, and attracts the player's interest in the linked symbols that are displayed in a variable manner in each linked symbol visual recognition frame, to enhance the interest be able to.

  Further, the start frame and the goal frame are set so as to sandwich nine connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. Thereby, it becomes possible to notify or suggest whether or not the jackpot is awarded depending on whether or not the start frame to the goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connection symbols. Accordingly, the player's interest in stopping or temporarily stopping the connected symbols of each of the connected symbol visual frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix is stopped or temporarily stopped. Can be attracted, and the preference can be enhanced.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix is arranged in a state where the corners of the four corners are close to or in contact with each other. Each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames may be arranged in a slightly shifted state. Moreover, each connection symbol visual recognition frame may be arrange | positioned in the state somewhat distant if it seems that the connection symbol is connected. Each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames has a square shape, but is not limited thereto, and may have a different shape such as a round shape or a rectangular shape. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the connected symbols 81A to 81F are variably displayed with a plurality of connected symbol visual recognition frames, the reach variation state of the special symbol is displayed small on the upper left side of the display unit 11. However, the reach variation state of the special symbol may not be displayed.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, Of course, various improvement and deformation | transformation are possible within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, the following may be used.

[Other first embodiment]
(A) For example, a gaming machine 111 according to another first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment shows the part which is the same as that of the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment, or corresponds. The overall configuration of the gaming machine 111 according to the other first embodiment is substantially the same as that of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment. The control configuration and control process of the gaming machine 111 according to the other first embodiment are substantially the same as the control configuration and control process of the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment.

  However, as shown in FIG. 28, in the gaming machine 111 according to the other first embodiment, in the change command process (S505-6), the goal frame (second specific position) is set at a plurality of locations. It is different from the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, in the above-described S505-6-5 or S505-6-12, the first column at the left end of each of the connected symbol viewing frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix shape A start frame (specific position) that is formed in a frame shape and has a letter “S” displayed in the center is arranged adjacent to each other outside the frame for visually confirming the second row of the connected symbols. . In addition, among the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, the first goal position is formed on the outer side of the first row connected symbol visual recognition frame in the third column on the right end. A first goal frame (second specific position) in which the letter “G1” is displayed in the center is arranged next to each other.

  In addition, among the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, the second goal position is formed on the outer side of the second row connected symbol visual recognition frame in the third column at the right end. A second goal frame (second specific position) in which the letter “G2” is displayed in the center is arranged next to each other. In addition, among the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, the third goal position is formed on the outer side of the third row connected symbol visual recognition frame in the third column at the right end. A third goal frame (second specific position) in which the letter “G3” is displayed in the center is arranged next to each other. Then, in the above S505-6-6 or S505-6-13, 6 types shown in FIGS. 25 (1) to (6), respectively, in each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. The connected symbols 81A to 81F are variably displayed.

  In S505-6-3, when any hit variation pattern of “ordinary jackpot”, “probability big hit”, or “small hit” is selected, this selection is made in S505-6-7. Each time the linked symbols that are variably displayed in each of the linked symbol viewing frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix according to the hit variation pattern are stopped, the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), The stop or temporary stop is maintained for each column in the order of the third column (right column), and the connected symbols 81A to 81F are variably displayed again in the connected symbol visual recognition frames constituting the remaining columns.

  When the hit variation pattern of “normal jackpot” is selected in S505-6-3, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped. Thus, at least one route that is continuously connected from the start frame to the first goal frame is formed, and the start frame and the first goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, and “normal jackpot” is given. It may be suggested that it is done.

  Further, when the winning variation pattern of “probable big hit” is selected in S505-6-3, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first column to the third column are stopped or temporarily stopped. Thus, at least one route that is continuously connected from the start frame to the second goal frame is formed, and the start frame and the second goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, and “probability big hit” is given. It may be suggested that it is done.

  Further, when the “small hit” hit variation pattern is selected in S505-6-3, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first column to the third column are stopped or temporarily stopped. Thus, at least one route that is continuously connected from the start frame to the third goal frame is formed, and the start frame and the third goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, and “small hit” is given. It may be suggested that it is done. Here, the “small win” game is a game in which a normal winning opening is released after a predetermined number of rounds less than 15 rounds, for example, after 6 rounds are released, until the next big win is reached. is there.

  On the other hand, in S505-6-10, if any one of the deviation variation patterns of “normal reach deviation”, “normal deviation”, “probability deviation reach deviation”, and “probability deviation deviation” is selected, the above S505-6 is performed. At -14, every time all the linked symbols variably displayed in each of the linked symbol visual frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix according to the selected deviation variation pattern are stopped, the first column (left column), 2 The stop or temporary stop is maintained for each column in the order of the third column (middle column) and the third column (right column), and each of the connected symbols 81A to 81F is again displayed in each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames constituting the remaining columns. , Display fluctuating.

  Then, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped, and continuously connected from the start frame to any one of the first goal frame to the third goal frame. In addition, at least one route may not be formed, and neither the start frame nor the first goal frame to the third goal frame may be continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, and it may be suggested that the route is out of place. .

  Thereby, in the gaming machine 111 according to the other first embodiment, the start frame and the first goal frame to the third goal frame are nine connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. It is set so as to be sandwiched between them. As a result, depending on whether or not the starting frame to any one of the first goal frame to the third goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connecting symbols, any one of the normal big hit, the probable big hit, and the small hit is given. It is possible to notify or suggest whether or not. Accordingly, the player's interest in stopping or temporarily stopping the connected symbols of each of the connected symbol visual frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix is stopped or temporarily stopped. Can be attracted, and the preference can be enhanced.

  In addition, when at least one route that is continuously connected from the start frame to the first goal frame is formed and the start frame and the first goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connection symbols, You may make it develop into a "normal reach production". Further, when at least one route that is continuously connected from the start frame to the second goal frame is formed, and the start frame and the second goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connection symbols, You may make it develop into "probability reach production". Further, when at least one route that is continuously connected from the start frame to the third goal frame is formed and the start frame and the third goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, You may make it develop into "super reach production".

[Other Second Embodiment]
(B) For example, a gaming machine 112 according to another second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment shows the part which is the same as that of the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment, or corresponds. The overall configuration of the gaming machine 112 according to the other second embodiment is substantially the same as that of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment. Further, the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 112 according to the other second embodiment are substantially the same as the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment.

  However, in the gaming machine 112 according to the other second embodiment, in the variable command process (S505-6), the start frame (specific position) and the goal frame (second specific position) are set to be adjacent to each other. This is different from the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, in the above-described S505-6-5 or S505-6-12, the first row at the left end among the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix shape. A start frame (specific position) 113 formed in the shape of a right triangle on the outside of the connected symbol visual recognition frame on the second line and displaying the start position in the center, and a right triangle shape The goal frames (second specific positions) 114 formed in the above and displaying the letter “G” representing the goal position at the center are arranged adjacent to each other. Then, in the above S505-6-6 or S505-6-13, 6 types shown in FIGS. 25 (1) to (6), respectively, in each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. The connected symbols 81A to 81F are variably displayed.

  Then, in S505-6-3, when either hit variation pattern of “normal jackpot” or “probable change jackpot” is selected, in S505-6-7, according to the selected hit variation pattern Every time all of the linked symbols that are displayed variably in the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix are stopped, the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), the third column (right) The connected symbols 81A to 81F are variably displayed again in the connected symbol visual recognition frames constituting the remaining columns while maintaining the stop or temporary stop for each column in the order of the columns.

  After that, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first column to the third column are stopped or temporarily stopped, and continuous from the connected symbol visual recognition frame of the second row in the first column adjacent to the start frame 113. Then, again, at least one route is formed in which the goal frame 114 is continuously connected to the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the second row in the first row adjacent to each other, and the start frame 113 and the goal frame 114 are connected to each other. It may be connected continuously by a plurality of connected symbols to suggest that a jackpot is given.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 29, the start frame 113 and the connected symbols of the connected symbol visual recognition frames in the second row and the first row of the first column (left column) are continuously connected, and then two columns. 1st row, 3rd row, 1st and 2nd row, 2nd row, 2nd and 3rd row, and 1st row, 3rd row and 2nd row The connected symbols of the frames are sequentially connected to form a continuously connected route to the goal frame 114, which suggests that a jackpot is awarded.

  On the other hand, in S505-6-10, if any one of the deviation variation patterns of “normal reach deviation”, “normal deviation”, “probability deviation reach deviation”, and “probability deviation deviation” is selected, the above S505-6 is performed. At -14, every time all the linked symbols variably displayed in each of the linked symbol visual frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix according to the selected deviation variation pattern are stopped, the first column (left column), 2 The stop or temporary stop is maintained for each column in the order of the third column (middle column) and the third column (right column), and each of the connected symbols 81A to 81F is again displayed in each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames constituting the remaining columns. , Display fluctuating.

  After that, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first column to the third column are stopped or temporarily stopped, and continuous from the connected symbol visual recognition frame of the second row in the first column adjacent to the start frame 113. The start frame 113 and the goal frame 114 are connected again without forming at least one route in which the goal frame 114 is continuously connected to the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the second row in the first column adjacent to each other. May not be continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, but may be suggested to be disconnected.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine 112 according to the other second embodiment, the start frame 113 and the goal frame 114 are set so as to be adjacent to each other (specifically, the start and the goal are in the same area). The player predicts whether the start frame 113 and the goal frame 114 are continuously connected by a plurality of connection symbols until the last connection symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped. Difficult to do. Therefore, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the stop or temporary stop of the connected symbol until the last stop or temporary stop of the connected symbol, and the preference can be enhanced.

[Other third embodiment]
(C) For example, a gaming machine 117 according to another third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment shows the part which is the same as that of the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment, or corresponds. The overall configuration of the gaming machine 117 according to the other third embodiment is substantially the same as that of the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment. In addition, the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 117 according to the other third embodiment are substantially the same as the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment.

  However, in the gaming machine 117 according to the other third embodiment, the display is performed when the special symbol variation holding ball number (holding ball number) is set to N1 in S505-6-4 or S505-6-11. After the variation of the left, middle and right special symbols is started on the display unit 11 of the apparatus 10 and the reach variation state in which the middle special symbol is varied, the reach variation state is displayed small on the upper left side of the display unit 11. In addition, the gaming machine according to the embodiment is configured such that a plurality of connected symbol visual recognition frames formed in a frame shape are arranged and displayed side by side in a matrix of 3 rows and 1 N columns (3 × N1). 1 and different.

  Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 30, for example, when the number of reserved balls is four, the display unit 11 of the display device 10 has the display unit 11 in S505-6-4 or S505-6-11. After the change of the left, middle and right special symbols is started and the reach variation state in which the middle special symbol is varied is reached, the reach variation state is displayed small on the upper left side of the display unit 11 and is in a frame shape. The formed twelve connected symbol visual recognition frames are arranged adjacent to each other in the form of a matrix of 3 rows × 4 columns (3 × 4).

  Then, in the above S505-6-5 or S505-6-12, among the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 4 matrix, the second row for the connected symbol visual recognition in the first column at the left end. Outside the frame, a start frame (specific position) formed in a frame shape and displaying a letter “S” representing the start position in the center is arranged next to each other. In addition, among the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 4 matrix, the frame is formed outside the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the second row in the fourth column at the right end to represent the goal position. A goal frame (second specific position) in which the letter “G” is displayed at the center is arranged next to each other. Subsequently, in the above S505-6-6 or S505-6-13, 6 shown in FIGS. 25 (1) to (6), respectively, in each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 4 matrix. The types of connected symbols 81A to 81F are displayed in a variable manner.

  The start frame (specific position) is not limited to the outside of the second row of the first column at the left end, and may be arranged adjacent to the outside of the first row or the third row of the first column. . In addition, the goal frame (second specific position) is not limited to the outside of the second row of the fourth column at the right end, and is arranged adjacent to the outside of the first row or the third row of the fourth column. Also good.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine 117 according to the other third embodiment, when the number of special symbol variation reserved balls (the number of reserved balls) is N1, a plurality of connected symbol visual recognition frames formed in a frame shape are vertically 3 Since the display is arranged adjacent to each other in a matrix of N1 columns (3 × N1) in a row, and six types of linked symbols 81A to 81F are variably displayed in each linked symbol viewing frame, the number of reserved balls of the player Can enhance interest in

[Other Fourth Embodiment]
(D) For example, a gaming machine 121 according to another fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment shows the part which is the same as that of the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment, or corresponds. The overall configuration of the gaming machine 121 according to the other fourth embodiment is substantially the same as that of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment. Further, the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 121 according to the other fourth embodiment are substantially the same as the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment.

  However, as shown in FIG. 31, in the gaming machine 121 according to the other fourth embodiment, in S505-6-4 to S505-6-5 or S505-6-11 to S505-6-12, The first connected symbol variation area 122 configured by the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix is formed in a frame shape outside the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the second row in the first column at the left end. A start frame (specific position) that is formed and has a letter “S” representing the start position displayed in the center is arranged next to each other. In addition, the first connected symbol variation area 122 is formed in a frame shape on the outer side of the second row of connected symbol visual recognition frames in the third column on the right end, and the letter “G” indicating the goal position is in the center. The displayed goal frames (second specific positions) are arranged side by side.

  Furthermore, a second connected symbol variation area 123 configured from each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix form is outside the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the second row in the first column at the left end. The letter “G” is arranged adjacent to the goal frame (second specific position) displayed in the center. The second connected symbol variation area 123 is formed in a frame shape outside the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the second row in the third column at the right end, and the character “G2” representing the second goal position is in the center. The second goal frame (third specific position) displayed in the section is arranged next to each other. Note that the second goal frame (third specific position) is not limited to the outside of the second row of the third column at the right end of the second connected symbol variation region 123, but the third column of the second connected symbol variation region 123. It may be arranged adjacent to the outside of the first or third row.

  Then, in S505-6-6 or S505-6-13, within each connected symbol visual recognition frame arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix of the first connected symbol variation region 122 and the second connected symbol variation region 123. The six types of linked symbols 81A to 81F shown in FIGS. 25 (1) to (6) are displayed in a variable manner.

  Subsequently, in S505-6-3, when any hit fluctuation pattern of “normal jackpot” or “probable change jackpot” is selected, in S505-6-7, the selected hit fluctuation pattern is selected. In accordance with the first connected symbol variation area 122 and the second linked symbol variation area 123, every time the linked symbols that are variably displayed in each of the linked symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix are stopped, The first column (left column), the second column (middle column), the third column (right column), and then the first column (left column) and the second column of the second linked symbol variation region 123 (Middle row) Maintaining the stop or temporary stop for each row in the order of the third row (right row), and each connected symbol 81A-81F fluctuates again in each connected symbol visual recognition frame constituting the remaining columns. Is displayed.

  After that, the linked symbols of all the linked symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row of the first linked symbol variation area 122 and the second linked symbol variation area 123 are stopped or temporarily stopped, and from the start frame At least one route continuously connected to the goal frame is formed, and at least one route continuously connected from the goal frame to the second goal frame is formed. Thereby, it is suggested that the start frame, the goal frame, and the second goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, and a jackpot is given.

  On the other hand, in S505-6-10, if any one of the deviation variation patterns of “normal reach deviation”, “normal deviation”, “probability deviation reach deviation”, and “probability deviation deviation” is selected, the above S505-6 is performed. In -14, in accordance with the selected deviation variation pattern, the linked symbols that are displayed variably in each of the linked symbol viewing frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix of the first linked symbol variation area 122 and the second linked symbol variation area 123 Are stopped, the first row (left column), the second row (middle row), the third row (right column) of the first connected symbol variation region 122, and then the second connected symbol variation region 123 Each connected symbol visual recognition frame constituting the remaining columns by maintaining stop or temporary stop for each column in the order of the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), and the third column (right column) Thus, each of the linked symbols 81A to 81F is displayed in a variable manner again.

  After that, the linked symbols of all the linked symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row of the first linked symbol variation area 122 and the second linked symbol variation area 123 are stopped or temporarily stopped, and from the start frame At least one route continuously connected to the goal frame is not formed, or at least one route continuously connected from the goal frame to the second goal frame is not formed. Thereby, it is suggested that the start frame, the goal frame, and the second goal frame are not continuously connected by the plurality of connected symbols, and are out of place.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine 121 according to the other fourth embodiment, the start frame, the goal frame, and the second goal frame are 3 × 3 in each of the first linked symbol variation area 122 and the second linked symbol variation area 123. Depending on whether the connected symbols of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a matrix are continuously connected or not, it is possible to perform an effect display that suggests whether or not the jackpot is given. Therefore, the player can predict whether the start frame, the goal frame, and the second goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connection symbols until the last connection symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped. It becomes difficult. As a result, the player's interest in stopping or temporarily stopping the connected symbols of each of the linked symbol viewing frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix in each of the first linked symbol varying region 122 and the second linked symbol varying region 123 is last. It is possible to attract to the stop or temporary stop of the connected symbols, and can enhance the interest.

[Other Fifth Embodiment]
(E) For example, a gaming machine 125 according to another fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment shows the part which is the same as that of the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment, or corresponds. The overall configuration of the gaming machine 125 according to the other fifth embodiment is substantially the same as that of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment. Further, the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 125 according to the other fifth embodiment are substantially the same as the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment.

  However, as shown in FIG. 32, in the gaming machine 125 according to the other fifth embodiment, in the above S505-6-4 to S505-6-5 or S505-6-11 to S505-6-12, The first connected symbol variation area 126 composed of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix form is formed in a frame shape outside the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the second row in the first column at the left end. A start frame (specific position) that is formed and has a letter “S” representing the start position displayed in the center is arranged next to each other. Further, the first connected symbol variation area 126 is formed in a frame shape on the outer side of the second row of connected symbol visual recognition frames in the third column at the right end, and a letter “G” indicating the goal position is in the center. The displayed goal frames (second specific positions) are arranged side by side.

  In addition, a second connected symbol variation area 127 composed of each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix form is outside the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the second row in the first column at the left end. The letter “G” is arranged adjacent to the goal frame (second specific position) displayed in the center. The second connected symbol variation area 127 is formed in a frame shape on the outside of the second row connected symbol visual recognition frame in the third column at the right end, and the character “S2” representing the second start position is in the center. The second start frame (third specific position) displayed in the section is arranged next to each other. Note that the second start frame (third specific position) is not limited to the outside of the second row of the third column at the right end of the second connected symbol variation region 127, but the third column of the second connected symbol variation region 127. It may be arranged adjacent to the outside of the first or third row.

  Then, in S505-6-6 or S505-6-13, within each connected symbol visual recognition frame arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix of the first connected symbol variation region 126 and the second connected symbol variation region 127. The six types of connected symbols 81A to 81F shown in FIGS.

  Subsequently, in S505-6-3, when any hit fluctuation pattern of “normal jackpot” or “probable change jackpot” is selected, in S505-6-7, the selected hit fluctuation pattern is selected. In accordance with the first linked symbol variation area 126 and the second linked symbol variation area 127, every time the linked symbols variably displayed in each of the linked symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix are stopped, The first column (left column), the second column (middle column), the third column (right column) of the fluctuation region 126, and the third column (right column) and the second column of the second linked symbol variation region 127 at the same time. (Middle row) Maintaining the stop or temporary stop for each row in the order of the first row (left column), and the connected symbols 81A to 81F fluctuate again in the connected symbol visual recognition frames constituting the remaining rows. Is displayed.

  After that, the linked symbols of all the linked symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row of the first linked symbol variation area 126 and the second linked symbol variation area 127 are stopped or temporarily stopped, At least one route continuously connected to the goal frame is formed, or at least one route continuously connected from the second start frame to the goal frame is formed. Thereby, it is suggested that the start frame and the goal frame, or the second start frame and the goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, and a jackpot is given.

  On the other hand, in S505-6-10, if any one of the deviation variation patterns of “normal reach deviation”, “normal deviation”, “probability deviation reach deviation”, and “probability deviation deviation” is selected, the above S505-6 is performed. In -14, in accordance with the selected deviation variation pattern, the linked symbols displayed in a variable manner in each of the linked symbol visual frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix of the first linked symbol variation area 126 and the second linked symbol variation area 127. 1st column (left column), 2nd column (middle column), 3rd column (right column), and at the same time, the second linked symbol variation region 127 Each connected symbol visual recognition frame constituting the remaining columns by maintaining stop or temporary stop for each column in the order of the third column (right column), the second column (middle column), and the first column (left column) Thus, each of the linked symbols 81A to 81F is displayed in a variable manner again.

  After that, the linked symbols of all the linked symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row of the first linked symbol variation area 126 and the second linked symbol variation area 127 are stopped or temporarily stopped, At least one route continuously connected to the goal frame is not formed, and at least one route continuously connected from the second start frame to the goal frame is not formed. Thereby, it is suggested that the start frame and the goal frame, and the second start frame and the goal frame are not continuously connected by the plurality of connected symbols, and are out of place.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine 125 according to the other fifth embodiment, the start frame and the goal frame, or the second start frame and the goal frame are included in the first linked symbol variation area 126 and the second linked symbol variation area 127. It is possible to perform an effect display that suggests whether or not a jackpot is given depending on whether or not the connected symbols are continuously connected by the connected symbols of the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. Therefore, the player determines whether the start frame and the goal frame or the second start frame and the goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connection symbols until the last connection symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped. Is difficult to predict. As a result, the player's interest in stopping or temporarily stopping the linked symbols of the linked symbol viewing frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix in each of the first linked symbol varying region 126 and the second linked symbol varying region 127 is the last. It is possible to attract to the stop or temporary stop of the connected symbols, and can enhance the interest.

[Other Sixth Embodiment]
(F) For example, a gaming machine 131 according to another sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. In addition, the same code | symbol as the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment shows the part which is the same as that of the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment, or corresponds. The overall configuration of the gaming machine 131 according to the other sixth embodiment is substantially the same as that of the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment. In addition, the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 131 according to the other sixth embodiment are substantially the same as the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment.

  However, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, in the gaming machine 131 according to the other sixth embodiment, the above S505-6-4 to S505-6-5, or S505-6-11 to S505-6. 12, the left, middle, and right special symbols are changed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10, and the reach change state in which the middle special symbol is changed is entered. Then, the reach change is displayed on the upper left side of the display unit 11. The state is displayed small, and a connected symbol visual recognition region 132 formed in a frame shape is arranged. In addition, a start frame (specific position) in which a letter “S” that is formed in a frame shape and represents the start position is displayed outside the center position in the vertical direction of the left edge portion of the connected symbol visual recognition area 132, Arranged next to each other.

  Also, a goal frame (second specific position) in which a letter “G” formed in a frame shape and representing the goal position is displayed in the center outside the center position in the vertical direction of the right edge of the connected symbol visual recognition area 132. Are arranged next to each other. In S505-6-6 or S505-6-13, the six types of linked symbols 81A to 81F shown in FIGS. 25 (1) to (6) move in the linked symbol visual recognition area 132 so as to be visible. It is displayed and positioned (FIG. 33 (1)). Note that the number of connected symbols is not limited to six, and seven or more may be moved and displayed so as to be visible.

  Subsequently, in S505-6-3, when any hit fluctuation pattern of “normal jackpot” or “probable change jackpot” is selected, in S505-6-7, the selected hit fluctuation pattern is selected. Accordingly, the six linked symbols 81A to 81F are moved one by one to the stop position and stopped or temporarily stopped (FIG. 33 (2)). Then, all the connected symbols in the connected symbol visual recognition area 132 are stopped or temporarily stopped to form one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame. Thereby, it is suggested that the start frame and the goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, and a jackpot is given (FIG. 34 (3A)).

  Thereafter, in S505-6-8, the start frame, each of the connected symbols 81A to 81F, the connected symbol visual recognition area 132, and the goal frame are deleted from the display unit 11, and the left, middle, The right special symbol is stopped and displayed at, for example, “7, 7, 7” or the like, and it is notified that the jackpot has been given (FIG. 34 (4A)), and the variable command processing (S505-6) is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, in S505-6-10, if any one of the deviation variation patterns of “normal reach deviation”, “normal deviation”, “probability deviation reach deviation”, and “probability deviation deviation” is selected, the above S505-6 is performed. At -14, according to the selected deviation variation pattern, the six linked symbols 81A to 81F are moved one by one to the stop position and stopped or temporarily stopped (FIG. 33 (2)). Then, all the connected symbols in the connected symbol visual recognition area 132 are stopped or temporarily stopped, and at least one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame is not formed. This suggests that the start frame and the goal frame are not connected continuously by a plurality of connected symbols, but are out of place (FIG. 34 (3B)).

  Thereafter, in S505-6-15, the start frame, each of the connected symbols 81A to 81F, the connected symbol visual recognition area 132, and the goal frame are deleted from the display unit 11, and the left, middle, The right special symbol, for example, “7, 6, 7” or the like, is stopped and displayed with a detach reach symbol in which the left and right special symbols do not match the middle special symbol, for example, and notification that the detachment is confirmed (FIG. 34 ( 4B)).

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 131 according to the other sixth embodiment, the six types of connected symbols 81A to 81F are moved and displayed so as to be visible in the connected symbol visual recognition area 132. Then, the six linked symbols 81A to 81F are moved to the stop position one by one and stopped or temporarily stopped. Then, when the hit variation pattern is selected, all the connected symbols in the connected symbol visual recognition area 132 are stopped or temporarily stopped, and one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame is formed, It is suggested that a jackpot will be awarded. In addition, when the deviation variation pattern is selected, all the connected symbols in the connected symbol visual recognition area 132 are stopped or temporarily stopped, and one route continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame is not formed. It is suggested that it is out of place.

  As a result, until all the connected symbols in the connected symbol visual recognition area 132 are stopped or temporarily stopped, the remaining connected symbols are movably displayed so that the start frame and the goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols. Can attract the player's interest in whether or not they are connected to each other. In addition, depending on whether the start frame and the goal frame are continuously connected by a plurality of connected symbols, it is possible to perform an effect display that suggests whether or not a jackpot is awarded, and the connected symbol visual recognition area 132 It is possible to attract the player's interest in the linked symbol that is moved and displayed so that the inside of the symbol can be visually recognized until the last linked symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped.

[Other Seventh Embodiment]
(G) Also, for example, a gaming machine 135 according to another seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol as the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment shows the part which is the same as that of the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment, or corresponds. The overall configuration of the gaming machine 135 according to the other seventh embodiment is substantially the same as that of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment. Further, the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 135 according to the other seventh embodiment are substantially the same as the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment.

  However, as shown in FIG. 35, in the gaming machine 135 according to the other seventh embodiment, in the above S505-6-6, each figure is displayed within each connected symbol visual recognition frame arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. Six types of linked symbols 136A to 136F shown in 35 (1) to (6) are variably displayed. As shown in FIGS. 35 (1) to (6), each of the connecting symbols 136A to 136F has a plurality of “◯” from the central portion of one side edge portion to the central portion of the other side edge portion of the connecting symbol visual recognition frame. A mark, for example, three “◯” marks are arranged in an L-shape or a straight line, that is, a shape maintained intermittently.

  The shape is not limited to “◯”, and may be any shape such as a triangle, a rectangle, a rhombus, a polygon, an ellipse, or a three-dimensional shape such as a soap bubble, a game ball, a dice, or a petal. In other words, the “continuously maintained shape” of the “connected symbol” in the invention of the present application refers to a linear shape, an intermittent shape (for example, a broken line, etc.), a shape that gradually increases or decreases. Including. Also, what will be described later is also expressed as “continuous”.

  Therefore, in S505-6-7, every time all the linked symbols that are variably displayed in each of the 3 × 3 matrix-viewed frames are stopped, the first column (left column), the second column ( The middle symbol) and the third symbol (right column) are stopped or temporarily stopped for each column, and the respective linked symbols 136A to 136F are again displayed in a variable manner in the respective linked symbol visual recognition frames constituting the remaining columns. Is done. Then, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped. For example, as shown in FIG. 36, the start frame, the first row (left column) 2 The connected symbol and goal frame of the connected symbol visual recognition frame in the first row and the second row in the first row, the second row (middle column), the first row and the second row (right column) of the first row and the first row are intermittent. Connected to Note that the intermittently connected one route from the start frame to the goal frame through the second row to the third row of the first column is not limited to the one route shown in FIG.

  As a result, when the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix are stopped or temporarily stopped, the start frame and the goal frame are intermittently connected by a plurality of connected symbols. Depending on whether or not, it is possible to perform an effect display that suggests whether or not a jackpot is awarded, attracting the player's interest in the linked symbols that are variably displayed in each linked symbol viewing frame, Can be increased. In addition, the player's interest in stopping or temporarily stopping the linked symbols of each linked symbol viewing frame arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, the last linked symbol viewing frame linked symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped. Can be attracted, and the preference can be enhanced.

[Other Eighth Embodiment]
(H) Further, for example, a gaming machine 141 according to another eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol as the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment shows the part which is the same as that of the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said embodiment, or corresponds. The overall configuration of the gaming machine 141 according to the other eighth embodiment is substantially the same as the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment. In addition, the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 141 according to the other eighth embodiment are substantially the same as the control configuration and control processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment.

  However, as shown in FIG. 37, in the gaming machine 141 according to the other eighth embodiment, in the above S505-6-6, each figure is displayed within each connected symbol visual recognition frame arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. Four types of connected symbols 142A to 142D shown in 37 (1) to 37 (4) are displayed in a variable manner. As shown in FIGS. 37 (1) to (4), each of the connection symbols 142A to 142D is connected to both ends of the one side edge portion from the center portion of one side edge portion of the connection symbol visual recognition frame. It has a shape that is gradually connected to each central portion of the side edge portion in a substantially T shape, that is, a shape that is maintained stepwise.

  Therefore, in S505-6-7, every time all the linked symbols that are variably displayed in each of the 3 × 3 matrix-viewed frames are stopped, the first column (left column), the second column ( The middle symbol) and the third row (right column) are stopped or temporarily stopped for each row, and the linked symbols 142A to 142D are again displayed in a variable manner in each of the linked symbol viewing frames constituting the remaining rows. Is done. Then, the connected symbols of all the connected symbol visual recognition frames from the first row to the third row are stopped or temporarily stopped. For example, as shown in FIG. 38, the start frame, the first row (left column) 2 In the first row of the first row, the second row (middle column), the first row, the third row (right column), the first row and the second row, the connected symbols and the goal frame of each connected symbol visual recognition frame are stepwise. Connected to Note that one route connected stepwise from the start frame to the goal frame through the second row to the third row of the first column is not limited to the one route shown in FIG.

  As a result, when the connected symbols of all the connected symbol viewing frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix are stopped or temporarily stopped, the start frame and the goal frame are connected in stages with a plurality of connected symbols. Depending on whether or not, it is possible to perform an effect display that suggests whether or not a jackpot is awarded, attracting the player's interest in the linked symbols that are variably displayed in each linked symbol viewing frame, Can be increased. In addition, the player's interest in stopping or temporarily stopping the linked symbols of each linked symbol viewing frame arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, the last linked symbol viewing frame linked symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped. Can be attracted, and the preference can be enhanced.

  (I) Also, for example, instead of “0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11”, the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol are changed to display. Every time all of the linked symbols that are displayed variably in the connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix are stopped, the first column (left column), the second column (middle column), the third column (right) The connected symbols 81A to 81F are variably displayed again in the connected symbol visual recognition frames constituting the remaining columns while maintaining the stop or temporary stop for each column in the order of the columns. Then, after all of the linked symbols in the first to third rows are connected or stopped temporarily, at least one route that is continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame is formed and started. The player may be informed of the jackpot grant by continuously connecting the frame and the goal frame by a plurality of connected symbols. Further, at least one route that is continuously connected from the start frame to the goal frame is not formed, and the start frame and the goal frame are not continuously connected by a plurality of connection symbols, so that the player is notified of the disconnection. You may do it.

  (J) Further, for example, the technical idea according to the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine other than a pachinko gaming machine, such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. That is, the present invention can be applied to all gaming machines provided with determination means for determining success / failure, display means, and effect mode selection means for selecting an effect mode.

1, 111, 112, 117, 121, 125, 131, 135, 141 Gaming machine 10 Display device 11 Display unit 200 Main control board 205 Sub control board 210 Display control board

Claims (12)

A determination means for determining whether or not to advance the game;
An identification unit that enables the determination result of the determination unit to be visually recognizable with the identification information stopped or temporarily stopped based on the determination result of the determination unit;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The identification information includes a plurality of types of linked symbols,
The identification means includes
A connected symbol visualizing means for locating at least one connected symbol among the plural types of connected symbols in a connected symbol visual recognition region;
A specific position where the specific position is positioned adjacent to the connected symbol visual recognition area so as to be visible, and the second specific position is positioned adjacent to the connected symbol visual recognition area at a position different from the specific position or the specific position. Visual means;
A first pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping the connection symbol positioned so as to be visible in the connection symbol visual recognition area so as to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position; Pattern storage means for storing a second pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping the connected symbol positioned so as to be visible in the connected symbol visual recognition area so as not to be continuously connected to the second specific position;
Pattern selection means for selecting one of the first pattern and the second pattern based on the determination result of the determination means;
Based on the first pattern or the second pattern selected via the pattern selection means, the connection symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped in the connection symbol visual recognition area, and the specific position and the second specific position are Stop means for enabling visibly discriminating whether or not they are continuously connected by a connecting symbol;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: A determination means for determining whether or not to advance the game;
An identification unit that enables the determination result of the determination unit to be visually recognizable with the identification information stopped or temporarily stopped based on the determination result of the determination unit;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The identification information includes a plurality of types of connected symbols that can be continuously connected by arranging them in a predetermined order,
The identification means includes
Linked symbol visual recognition means for positioning the plural types of linked symbols so as to be visible in each of a plurality of linked symbol visual recognition regions arranged adjacent to each other;
The specific position is positioned so as to be visible adjacent to the first connected symbol visual recognition area, and the second specific position is set at the first connected symbol visual recognition area or the first at a position different from the specific position or the specific position. Specific position visualizing means for locating next to the second connected symbol visual recognition region different from the connected symbol visual recognition region of
A first pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping each of the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas so as to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position; A second pattern for stopping or temporarily stopping each of the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas so as not to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position is stored. Pattern storage means;
Pattern selection means for selecting one of the first pattern and the second pattern based on the determination result of the determination means;
Based on the first pattern or the second pattern selected via the pattern selection means, the connection symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped in the plurality of connection symbol visual recognition areas, and the specific position and the second specific position are Stop means for enabling visibly discriminating whether or not these are continuously connected by the plurality of connected symbols,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The pattern selection means selects the first pattern when the determination means determines to execute the progress of the game, while the pattern selection means determines that the determination means does not execute the progress of the game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second pattern is selected. The identification unit includes a variation pattern selection unit that selects one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns based on a determination result of the determination unit,
The connected symbol visual recognition means variably displays the plurality of types of connected symbols in the connected symbol visual recognition area based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means,
The first pattern includes a hit variation pattern that stops or temporarily stops the connected symbol that is variably displayed in the connected symbol visual recognition area so as to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position;
The second pattern includes a deviation variation pattern that stops or temporarily stops the connected symbol that is variably displayed in the connected symbol visual recognition area so as not to continuously connect the specific position and the second specific position.
The pattern selection unit selects one of the hit variation pattern and the deviation variation pattern based on the determination result of the determination unit,
The stop means stops or temporarily stops the connected symbol that is variably displayed in the connected symbol visual recognition area based on the hit variation pattern or the deviation variation pattern selected via the pattern selection unit. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The connected symbol visual recognition region includes a connected symbol visual recognition frame formed in a frame shape,
The connected symbol visual recognition means arranges a plurality of the connected symbol visual recognition frames adjacent to each other in a matrix, and positions the plural types of connected symbols so as to be visible in each of the connected symbol visual recognition frames,
The plurality of types of connected symbols have a shape that is continuously maintained from one side edge of the connected symbol visual recognition frame to the one side edge or the other side edge,
In the first pattern, the connection symbols that are positioned so as to be visible in each of the plurality of connection symbol visual recognition frames are continuously or intermittently or stepwise connected from the specific position to the second specific position. It is a pattern that is stopped or temporarily stopped with a connected symbol forming at least one route,
In the second pattern, the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in each of the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition frames are continuously, intermittently or stepwise connected from the specific position to the second specific position. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is a pattern that is stopped or temporarily stopped by a connected symbol that does not form at least one route.   The stop means is configured to sequentially stop or temporarily stop the connected symbols positioned so as to be visually recognized by the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in matrix. Item 6. The gaming machine according to Item 5.   The stop means stops from the first column or the first row to the last column or the last row every time the connected symbols that are positioned so as to be visually recognized by the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged in a matrix are stopped. Maintaining a stop or temporary stop for each column or row in order, the connected symbols are positioned so as to be visible again in the plurality of connected symbol visual frames constituting the remaining columns or remaining rows. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein:   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the specific position and the second specific position are set so as to sandwich the connected symbol visual recognition area therebetween.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the specific position and the second specific position are set to be adjacent to each other. The connected symbol visual recognition means arranges a plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition regions arranged adjacent to each other on the opposite side with respect to the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition regions at the second specific position, and The plurality of types of linked symbols are positioned so as to be visible in each of the two linked symbol visual recognition areas,
The specific position visually recognizing unit positions the third specific position so as to be visible adjacent to the opposite side of the second specific position of the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas,
The pattern storage means stops each of the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas so as to continuously connect the second specific position and the third specific position. Alternatively, the third pattern to be temporarily stopped, and each of the connections positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of second connection symbol visual recognition areas so as not to continuously connect the second specific position and the third specific position. Memorize the fourth pattern to stop or temporarily stop the design,
The pattern selection means selects one of the first pattern and the second pattern based on the determination result of the determination means, and selects one of the third pattern and the fourth pattern. Selected,
The stop means stops or temporarily stops the connected symbols in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas based on the first pattern or the second pattern selected via the pattern selecting means, and then selects the pattern. Based on the third pattern or the fourth pattern selected through the means, the connected symbols are stopped or temporarily stopped in the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas, and the specific position and the second specific position are The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein it is possible to visually recognize whether or not the third specific position is continuously connected by the plurality of connecting symbols. . The connected symbol visual recognition means arranges a plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition regions arranged adjacent to each other on the opposite side with respect to the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition regions at the second specific position, and The plurality of types of linked symbols are positioned so as to be visible in each of the two linked symbol visual recognition areas,
The specific position visually recognizing unit positions the third specific position so as to be visible adjacent to the opposite side of the second specific position of the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas,
The pattern storage means stops or stops each of the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas so as to be continuously connected from the third specific location to the second specific location. A fifth pattern to be temporarily stopped and each of the connected symbols positioned so as to be visible in the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas so as not to be continuously connected from the third specific position to the second specific position. Storing the sixth pattern to be stopped or temporarily stopped;
The pattern selection means selects one of the first pattern and the second pattern based on the determination result of the determination means, and selects one of the fifth pattern and the sixth pattern. Selected,
The stopping means stops or temporarily stops the connected symbols in the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition areas based on the first pattern or the second pattern selected via the pattern selecting means, and the pattern selecting means From the specific position to the second specific position, the connected symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped in the plurality of second connected symbol visual recognition areas based on the fifth pattern or the sixth pattern selected via The at least one of the third specific position to the second specific position is identifiable in a visually recognizable manner as to whether or not at least one of the third specific position and the second specific position is continuously connected by the plurality of connection symbols. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 7.   The specific position and the second specific position are set so as to sandwich the plurality of connected symbol visual recognition frames arranged side by side in a matrix, and the second specific position is set at a plurality of places. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the gaming machine is any one of the above.

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