JP2016055115A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game excitement by realizing a new display mode as the display mode related to a display of storage information.SOLUTION: A display screen of a presentation display device 34 is divided into an upper variable display area where three presentation symbols are variably displayed and a lower reservation display area where reservation symbols (storage information) are displayed. When a normal reservation symbol is being displayed in the reservation display area (i.e., during a first display mode), if a specific reservation presentation condition is established including a condition that a reservation number of a special symbol becomes at least a prescribed number, while the reservation display area's size being kept, a specific reservation presentation image is displayed in the reservation display area (i.e., to change to a second display mode). In this way, a new display mode can be realized in which the reservation symbol is displayed by changing the display mode of the whole reservation display area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 42

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers are obtained based on the entrance of a game ball into the starting port and display a hold (stored information). It is known that whether or not the acquired random number corresponds to a specific value is determined in advance, and if it is determined that it corresponds, the hold is displayed in a notice display mode different from normal (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-173957 A

  However, it is already common to simply display one hold in a display mode different from the usual display mode, and even if the hold is displayed in this way, the gaming interest cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to enhance the gaming interest by realizing a new display mode as a display mode related to display of stored information.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing acquisition information acquired based on detection of a game ball within a range of a predetermined upper limit storage number;
An image display device for displaying an image on a display screen;
Identification information display means for performing variable display of identification information based on the acquired information in a predetermined variable display area in the display screen;
Storage information display means for displaying storage information indicating that the acquired information is stored in a predetermined information display area excluding the variable display area in the display screen;
With
A gaming machine capable of executing a specific game advantageous to a player based on the identification information being variably displayed in a specific manner,
The variable display area is larger than the information display area,
As a display mode of the information display area, it has at least a first display mode and a second display mode,
When the display mode of the information display area is the first display mode, based on the fact that a predetermined change condition including that the number of the acquired information is stored is plural, The gist of the invention is to include display mode changing means for changing the display mode of the information display area to the second display mode while maintaining the magnitude relationship between the information display area and the variable display area.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the storage information indicating that the acquired information is stored is displayed in a predetermined information display area in the display screen excluding the variable display area where the variable information is displayed. The variable display area is larger than the information display area, and the information display area has at least a first display mode and a second display mode. Then, when the display mode of the information display area is the first display mode, the information display area, the variable display area, The display mode of the information display area is changed to the second display mode while maintaining the size relationship.
Thereby, the new display mode of changing the display mode of the entire information display area and displaying the stored information can be realized. Further, when changing the display mode of the information display area, the size relationship between the information display area and the variable display area is not changed, so the size (size) of the variable display area displayed on the same display screen is reduced. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the variation display of the identification information from being lowered. Furthermore, even if the display mode of the information display area is changed, the magnitude relationship between the information display area and the variable display area does not change, so it is difficult to distinguish between the information display area and the variable display area. It is possible to prevent display contents that are difficult to understand for the player, such as giving the player a misunderstanding that the function (role) has been switched with the variable display area. As a result, as a display mode relating to the display of the stored information, a new display mode that is easy to understand for the player can be realized to enhance the game interest.

In such a gaming machine of the present invention,
When the display mode of the information display area is the first display mode, the display mode changing unit includes the predetermined change condition including that the stored number of the acquired information is a predetermined number of 3 or more. Based on the establishment, the display mode of the information display area may be changed to the second display mode.

If it carries out like this, it can give rarity to changing the display mode of an information display field to the 2nd display mode, and game entertainment can be improved more by changing to the 2nd display mode.
Here, the predetermined change condition may include a condition that specific acquisition information is stored among a plurality of stored acquisition information. In this case, it is good also as what has a prior judgment means which judges whether acquisition information is specific acquisition information, before the change display of identification information is started. In addition, the specific acquisition information may include acquisition information in which the identification information is displayed in a specific manner (a specific game is executed) when the variation display of the identification information is performed based on the specific acquisition information. . Alternatively, in a gaming machine including an effect execution means for performing an effect in any one of a plurality of types of effect modes while the identification information is being displayed in a variable manner, the identification information may be displayed in a specific mode in the plurality of types of effect modes. Specific acquisition information is produced in a production mode in which identification information is highly likely to be displayed in a specific manner when a variation display of identification information is performed based on the specific acquisition information. Obtained information (high possibility that a specific game will be executed).
In addition, as the predetermined change condition, it is possible to include a condition that, among the plurality of stored pieces of acquired information, one acquired information is the specific acquired information and the other acquired information is not the specific acquired information. In this case, one piece of acquired information (specific acquired information) can be acquired information in which the order in which the variation display of the identification information is performed is the last among the plurality of acquired information.
In addition, a first start port and a second start port (variable start port) that can change the possibility of entering a game ball are provided, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port is greater than a predetermined game state. In a gaming machine that detects a game ball when the game ball enters the first start port or the second start port, the high frequency state does not occur as a predetermined change condition. That can be included in the condition. In the high-frequency state, the variation time (average variation time) for displaying the variation of the identification information may be a variation time reduction state in which the variation time is shorter than usual. Further, in such a gaming machine, based on the acquisition information (first acquisition information) acquired based on the game ball entering the first start port and the game ball entering the second start port. If both of the acquired information (second acquired information) is stored, the variable display of the identification information based on the second acquired information is prioritized over the variable display of the identification information based on the first acquired information. It may be performed manually.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The stored information display means displays the stored information in a predetermined display mode.
The display mode of the stored information may be different depending on whether the display mode of the information display area is the first display mode or the second display mode.

  By doing this, not only the information display area for displaying the stored information but also the display mode of the stored information to be displayed in the information display area changes, so that the display effect when the information display area is displayed in the second display mode is changed. Can be increased.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the display mode changing means changes the display mode of the information display area to the second display mode, and the variable display of the identification information is performed based on all the acquired information stored at the time of the change. The display mode of the information display area may be changed to the first display mode.

  In this way, the period in which the display mode of the information display area is the second display mode is set to a limited period until the display of the identification information is changed based on all the acquired information stored at the time of the change. Can do. For this reason, the rarity of changing to a 2nd display mode can further be raised, and a game interest can be improved further.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest by realizing a new display mode as a display mode related to display of stored information.

It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine 10 of this invention. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of an internal structure of the 2nd big winning opening 50. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a sub control board 90. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol variation display related processing executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 1st special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 2nd special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot game execution pattern for special figure 1 jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot game execution pattern for special figure 2 jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a deviation fluctuation pattern table. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first grand prize opening opening game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second grand prize opening opening game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific area entry game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a valid period monitoring process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a sorting device drive process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific area passage presence / absence monitoring process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the time change regarding the opening control of the 1st big winning opening 44 and the 2nd big winning opening 50 before execution of the specific round in a long open pattern, during execution, and after execution. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the mode of the time change regarding opening control of the 1st big winning opening 44 and the 2nd big winning opening 50 before execution of the specific round in a short open pattern, and during execution. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a production process at the time of occurrence of holding executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific hold effect condition establishment determination process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. FIG. 38 shows an example of a normal reserved symbol displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production | presentation process at the time of holding | maintenance digestion performed by CPU90a of the sub control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific pending | holding effect start process performed by CPU90a of the sub control board | substrate 90. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a specific reservation symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the specific pending | holding effect content determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the specific pending | holding effect content determination table. FIG. 38 shows an example of a specific on-hold effect image displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific pending digest process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub-control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation mode determination table of a specific reservation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a specific pending | holding effect is performed in a 1st successful mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a specific pending | holding effect is performed in a 2nd successful mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a specific holding | maintenance effect is performed in a 1st failure aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a specific pending | holding effect is performed in a 2nd failure aspect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific pending | holding effect completion | finish process performed by CPU90a of the sub control board | substrate 90. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a big hit game effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of an effect mode transition process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of transition of production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image for specific pending | holding effects of a modification.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine of a type (so-called seven machine type) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this will be described. To do.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of this control circuit.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11. The upper receiving tray 14 and the lower receiving tray 16 for storing game balls, and the launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  In addition, speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 to play various sound effects and inform the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted into the CR unit on the upper surface portion thereof, and a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted into the CR unit. A return button 24b for instructing the return of the card is provided. The upper tray 14 is provided with an effect button 26 for performing various effects in accordance with the player's operation at the center of the upper surface.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. This game board 30 is arranged at the right part of the game area 31 and has a normal symbol operation gate 32 having a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball, and a pattern arranged at the lower right part of the game area 31. A display device 40, an effect display device 34 disposed in the center of the game area 31, a center accessory 49 disposed around the effect display device 34, and a game ball disposed below the center accessory 49. A first start port 36 having a first start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an incoming ball, and a second start port switch 38a for detecting an incoming game ball disposed below the first start port 36. (See FIG. 3) having a second start opening 38 and a first big opening entrance for detecting the entrance of a game ball and counting the number of entrances, which is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31 so as to be opened and closed. Has ball switch 44a (see Fig. 3) The first grand prize winning port 44 and a second grand prize winning hole entrance switch for detecting opening of a game ball and counting the number of entered balls, which are arranged to be opened and closed below the first grand prize winning port 44. 50a (see FIG. 3) has a second big winning opening 50, a general winning opening 45 that is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 31 and has a general winning opening switch 45a (see FIG. 3), And an out port 46 for collecting the game balls that have not entered. In addition to this, the game board 30 is provided with a windmill 48 for guiding and playing game balls flowing down the game area 31 and a number of nails (not shown).

  The second start port 38 is a variable ball entrance provided as an ordinary electric accessory, and a pair of left and right blade pieces 38c and a second start port solenoid 38b that operates the blade pieces 38c (see FIG. 3). And comprising. When the wing piece portion 38c stands upright, the second starting port 38 is in a normal state where the possibility of entering a game ball is relatively low (see the dotted line in FIG. 2), and the wing piece portion 38c is opened left and right. When the game ball is in the open state, the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than the normal state (see the solid line in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, in a normal state in which the wing piece portion 38c is upright, it is configured such that it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 38.

  The first grand prize winning port 44 is a variable ball entrance provided as a special electric accessory, and the first big prize winning entrance ball switch 44a (see FIG. 3), the opening / closing plate 44c, and the opening / closing plate 44c. Is provided with a first big prize opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) and a first big prize opening discharge switch 44d (see FIG. 3) for detecting the discharge of the game balls that have entered. The first big winning opening 44 is normally closed by a closing plate 44c that is closed by the opening / closing plate 44c and does not accept a game ball. The open / close plate 44c is actuated by the solenoid 44b (rotating about the lower side as an axis) and opened to the near side, so that an open state in which the game ball can be easily received (open state, enterable state). The first grand prize opening 44 is opened during the big hit game, and the first big prize opening ball entry switch 44a counts 10 or 10 game balls. 29 seconds, 0.1 seconds which is a short opening time, and the like (details will be described later).

  The second grand prize winning port 50 is a variable ball entrance provided as a special electric accessory. The second big prize winning ball entrance switch 50a (see FIG. 3), the opening / closing plate 50c, and the opening / closing plate 50c. A second grand prize opening solenoid 50b (see FIG. 3). An outline of the configuration including the inside of the second grand prize winning opening 50 is shown in FIG. The second grand prize winning port 50 is normally closed by a closing plate 50c that is closed by an opening / closing plate 50c protruding forward from the storage port 30a (see FIG. 4) of the game board 30. In the case of a big hit game (specific game), the opening / closing plate 50c is drawn into the storage port 30a by the second big prize opening solenoid 50b to be opened, so that an open state (open state) in which the game ball can be easily received. The second grand prize opening 50 is opened during the big hit game, and the second big prize opening ball entry switch 50a counts ten or ten game balls. 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds which is a short opening time, and the details will be described later).

  Here, in the big hit game, the first big prize opening 44 is opened in the first predetermined round and the second big prize opening 50 is opened in the second predetermined round. This is done by opening the mouth 44 and the second grand prize winning opening 50 in a predetermined order. In the present embodiment, the first predetermined winning opening 44 is opened by setting the first predetermined round as an odd-numbered or even-numbered round and the second predetermined round as an even-numbered or odd-numbered round. The opening of the second grand prize opening 50 was repeated alternately. As a result, it is possible to shorten the connection time between rounds as much as possible and quickly digest the big hit game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a specific area 52 (so-called so-called specific area 52) having a specific area passage switch 52a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball in a cylindrical flow path is provided in the second grand prize winning opening 50. V region), a non-specific region 54 having a non-specific region passing switch 54a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball in a cylindrical flow path (so-called off-region), and the second big prize opening 50 A distribution device 56 is provided that distributes the game balls that have entered the ball and passed through the second grand prize opening ball entry switch 50 a to either the specific area 52 or the non-specific area 54. The sorting device 56 includes a sorting member 56a configured such that a projecting portion protrudes in a radial direction from a rotatable cylindrical portion, and a sorting solenoid 56b (operating (rotating) around the cylindrical portion. 3). In the non-driving (off) state where the sorting solenoid 56b is not driven, the sorting device 56 does not identify the game ball by tilting the sorting member 56a to the right side in the drawing as shown in FIG. In the drive (on) state in which the distribution solenoid 56b is driven (assigned to the region 54 (V non-passing side)) and the distribution solenoid 56b is driven, the distribution member 56a is on the left side in the drawing as shown in FIG. The game balls are distributed to the specific area 52 (V passing side) by tilting to (first state). That is, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 passes through either the specific area 52 or the non-specific area 54 through the mechanical distribution by the distribution device 56 and is discharged. The total number of game balls detected by the specific area passing switch 52a because it passed the specific area 52 and the number of game balls detected by the non-specific area passing switch 54a because it passed the non-specific area 54 is: Since it indicates the number of game balls that enter the second grand prize opening 50 and are discharged, basically, the ball enters the second big prize opening 50 and is detected by the second grand prize opening entrance switch 50a. It will match the number of game balls. In the present embodiment, the distribution device 56 is set to a predetermined operation pattern in a specific round (for example, the second round) among the second predetermined rounds in which the second big prize opening 50 is opened during the big hit game. Shall be operated based on. For this reason, there is a possibility that a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 in the specific round (second round) of the second predetermined round may pass through the specific area 52, and the second predetermined round Of these, the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 50 in rounds other than the specific round have no possibility of passing through the specific area 52.

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 5, the symbol display device 40 is capable of normal symbol display device 41 capable of normal symbol variation display and stop display, and special symbol (identification information) variation display and stop display. A special symbol display device 42, and a round display unit 43 that displays a symbol indicating a specified number of rounds of the jackpot game (maximum number of rounds). The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 6, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in the figure, the normal symbol display device 41 includes a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are turned off (see the first row from the top in FIG. 6), and a left normal symbol display unit. A display mode in which 41a is turned on and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second row from the top in FIG. 6), and a display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on (see FIG. 6), and the left normal symbol display portion 41a and the right normal symbol display portion 41b are both lit (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 6). . When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device variably displays by sequentially switching the four display modes, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the display modes. At this time, when the display mode of the stopped normal symbol is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top of FIG. 6), the second start port 38 is set as a hit for a certain time (for example, , 0.5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed by combinations with light extinction. The special symbol display device 42 corresponds to either the first special symbol display part 42a or the second special symbol display part 42b when the entry of either the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 38 is detected. The special symbols are variably displayed by sequentially switching the display state of the special symbol display section to be performed, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (winning special symbol), it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a first start port corresponding display unit that variably displays the special symbol based on the game ball entering the first start port 36, and the second special symbol display. The part 42b is a second start port corresponding display unit that displays a special symbol variably based on the game ball entering the second start port 38. Hereinafter, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a is also referred to as a first special symbol (special diagram 1), and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is a second special symbol (special diagram 2). ). In FIG. 7, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 42 at the time of big hit is shown. As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the first special symbol jackpot symbol (special figure 1 big hit symbol) includes special figure 1 special jackpot symbol (special figure 1 normal big hit symbol) and special figure 1 positive variation. One type of display mode is prepared for each of the special symbol (Special Figure 1 Probable Big Hit Symbol A) and Special Figure 1 Probable Big Hit B (Special Figure 1 Probable Big Bonus B) . Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the special symbol (special figure 2 probability variable big hit symbol A) which becomes the special figure 2 positive variable big hit A is included in the big special symbol (special figure 2 big hit symbol) of the second special symbol, As a special symbol (Special Fig. 2 probability variation big hit symbol B) which becomes the special figure 2 probability variation big hit B, one type of display mode is prepared for each. In addition, the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to the mode of FIG. 7, and may be displayed in any mode, and the type of the display mode of the special symbol at each big hit is also one type. It is not restricted to a thing, It is good also as what prepares multiple types. When a game ball enters one of the first starting port 36 and the second starting port 38 during the special symbol variation display, the variation display of the special symbol is suspended for up to four times for each starting port, When the current variation display is finished, the variation display of the special symbol that is held is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  Special figure 1 normal jackpot and special figure 1 probability variation jackpot A are the odd-numbered round (first predetermined round) opening operation of the first big winning opening 44 and even-numbered round (second predetermined round) The big hit game (8R big hit game) is repeated for a total of eight times (8 rounds, 8R) with the opening operation of the second big prize winning opening 50 at. Special Figure 1 The normal big hit is the opening operation with a long opening pattern (long time pattern) with a long opening time (for example, 29 seconds) in 7 times out of a total of 8 opening operations, and the opening time in one time Is a big hit mode in which an opening operation is performed with a short opening pattern (short-time pattern) for a short time (for example, 0.1 seconds), and a big winning opening with the short opening pattern (the first big winning opening 44 or the second large opening). Since it is difficult for the game ball to enter the winning opening 50), the number of times is substantially seven. Special figure 1 probability variation big hit A is a big hit mode in which the opening operation by the long opening pattern (long-time pattern) is performed in all of the eight opening operations. In addition, the special figure 1 probable big hit B is a total of 16 times (16 rounds) of the opening operation of the first grand prize opening 44 in the odd-numbered round and the opening operation of the second big prize opening 50 in the even-numbered round. 16R) is a big hit game (16R big hit game). In this special figure 1 probability variation big hit B, the opening operation by the long opening pattern is performed 8 times out of the total 16 opening operations, and the opening operation by the short opening pattern is performed by the remaining 8 times. Become. Further, of the special figure 2 big hits, special figure 2 positive change big hit A is the total of the opening action of the first big prize opening 44 in the odd-numbered round and the opening action of the second big prize opening 50 in the even-numbered round. The big hit game (16R big hit game) is repeated 16 times (16 rounds), and the special figure 2 probability big hit B is the opening operation of the first big winning opening 44 in the odd number round and the even number round. The big hit game (4R big hit game) is repeated for a total of four times (four rounds) of the opening operation of the second big winning opening 50. Note that the special figure 2 probability variation big hits A and B are both big hit modes in which the opening operation by the long opening pattern is performed in all rounds. In each jackpot game, when the opening of the first big prize opening 44 in the odd-numbered round is completed, the second big prize opening 50 in the even-numbered round is opened at intervals of an extremely short time (for example, 0.2 seconds). When the opening of the second big prize opening 50 in the even-numbered round is finished, the first big prize opening 44 in the odd-numbered round is opened at an interval of a very short time (for example, 0.2 seconds). It is supposed to start. After each jackpot game is over, the special symbol and the normal symbol change time is shortened (short time state) and the normal symbol is not accepted until the special symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). The probability that the determination result is a hit (probability per ordinary figure) is set to a high probability (ordinary figure high probability state), and the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed ( The power support state to be extended (open extended state) is set. In addition, if the special symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the end of the big hit game, the electric support state ends and the electric support state does not exist. In the electric support state, the game ball enters the second start port 38 more frequently than in the electric support state, thereby increasing the execution frequency of the second special symbol (high frequency state). In this embodiment, the power support state is a state in which all three states of the normal high probability state, the short time state, and the open extension state have occurred, but any one or two of the three states are It is good also as the state which generate | occur | produced.

  In addition, as described above, in a specific round (second round) among the second predetermined rounds that are the even-numbered rounds, game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 50 by the sorting device 56 are distributed. May pass through the specific region 52 (V passing possibility). When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 in this specific round passes through the specific area 52, the special symbol is displayed until the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 120 times) after the big hit game ends. The probability that the determination result is a big hit (probability per special figure, big hit probability) is set to a high probability (probability change, probability change state), and a high probability state with electric support is generated. On the other hand, if the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 in the specific round does not pass the specific area 52, the probability per special figure (big hit probability) is set to a low probability (normal probability, predetermined probability). A low probability state is generated with electric support. In the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 50 in the specific round (second round) differs depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, in the special figure 1 normal big hit, a short opening pattern that opens the second big prize opening 50 for an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is used. In the probability variation big hits A and B, a long open pattern is used in which the second big prize opening 50 is opened for a long time (for example, 29 seconds). In the special figure 1 where a specific round is executed in a short opening pattern, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second big winning opening 50 during the specific round, and the game ball can pass through the specific area 52 The property is also low. For this reason, the special figure 1 normal big hit is called “normal” big hit because it is highly likely that a low probability (normal probability) is set after the big hit game ends. Further, in each big hit other than the special figure 1 normal big hit, a specific round is executed with a long open pattern (long-time pattern), so that the game ball can pass through the specific area 52 rather than the short open pattern (short-time pattern). Since the probability is high and there is a high possibility that a high probability (probability change) will be set (privilege will be given) after the big hit game ends, it is called “probability change” big hit. In the present embodiment, three types of 16R, 8R, and 4R are prepared as the number of open times (number of rounds) of the first grand prize winning port 44 and the second grand prize winning port 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Other round numbers such as 15R, 12R, and 10R may be prepared.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols, a reach effect, and a notice effect are performed on the display screen. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 8, the effect display device 34 of the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) that are arranged side by side and are composed of characters and numbers. , First identification information) 34L, 34M, 34R, and a background symbol (not shown). The effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R (first identification information) are displayed near the center of the display area of the effect display device 34. The effect display device 34 displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R in a variable manner when the game ball enters the first start port 36 and when the game ball enters the second start port 38. . The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variation display is started, and when the execution time (variation time) of the variation display elapses, the effect on the left is displayed. The symbols 34L, the effect symbol 34R on the right, and the effect symbol 34M in the middle are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not coincide with each other, a simple disengagement without reach is reached, and when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R coincide with each other, reach is reached. Then, when the middle production symbol 34M is stopped with a predetermined reach production, if the middle production symbol 34M and the right and left production symbols 34L and 34R do not match, the reach production pattern is lost. A big hit occurs when 34M and the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34R coincide. The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the result of the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. And corresponding.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the effect display device 34 blinks (changes display) in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and lights up (stops display) with a predetermined symbol in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. It also has a determination symbol (second identification information). The determination symbol has a first determination symbol 34a associated with the first special symbol and a second determination symbol 34b associated with the second special symbol, and each of the left corners of the display screen of the effect display device 34 ( It is displayed smaller than the effect symbols 34L, 34M, 34R (first identification information) at a position away from the center of the display area. Specifically, the first determination symbol 34a and the second determination symbol 34b are stopped and displayed at the first symbol (for example, the symbol “◯”) based on the corresponding special symbol being stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol. Based on the fact that the stop symbol is displayed with the off symbol, the stop symbol is displayed with the second symbol (for example, the symbol “x”).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the effect display device 34 includes a launch area notification display unit 34 c that indicates which area of the game area 31 should be ejected with a game ball depending on the current game state. The firing area notification display unit 34c is in a gaming state where the current gaming state needs to be left-handed (launching to the first area of the gaming area 31), which will be described later (in the present embodiment, in a normal gaming state that is not a big hit game). Displayed in different display modes depending on whether the game is in a game state that requires a right strike (launching to the second area of the game area 31) (in the present embodiment, during a big hit game or in a state where there is electric support). I do. Specifically, when the current game state is a game state that requires left-handed (launching of the game area 31 to the first area), it is displayed in the first mode (“left arrow” image). When the game state requires right strike (launching of the game area 31 to the second area), the game is displayed in the second mode (image of “right arrow”). In the present embodiment, the firing region notification display unit 34c always displays in one of the display modes, and the player can view the firing region notification display unit 34c to determine whether the player is playing a game or not. Even in a gaming state, it is possible to confirm the firing direction (gaming state). It should be noted that the launch area notification display unit 34c is in an advantageous state (a big hit game, a special high probability state, a normal high probability state, a short time state, an open extended state) when the special symbol is not variably displayed. No display may be performed during non-games, such as when the player is not firing a game ball. In the present embodiment, the launch area notification display unit 34c is provided in the effect display device 34 controlled by the sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit). The symbol display device 40 may be provided.

  Further, a first reserved symbol 35a and a second reserved symbol 35b are also displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 34. The first reserved symbol 35a is displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the first starting port 36 while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed. Every time the display is started, the display is erased in the reverse order from that at the time of starting entry. The second reserved symbol 35b is also displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the second starting port 38 while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. Every time the display is started, the display is erased in the reverse order from that at the time of starting entry. Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display screen of the effect display device 34 includes the hold display area where the first hold symbol 35a and the second hold symbol 35b are displayed, and the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R. It is divided into a variable display area to be displayed, the lower part of the display screen is a reserved display area, and the upper part (part excluding the reserved display area) is a variable display area. The size (size) of the variable display area is larger than the size (size) of the hold display area (see also FIG. 35).

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the first start port 36 is disposed on the lower side of the effect display device 34 (the center accessory 49), and in the normal game (normal mode) that is not a big hit game. The player performs a rotation operation (so-called left-handed) of the firing handle 18 so that the game ball flows down to the left side region (first region) of the game region 31, so that the game ball enters the first start port 36. Can be made. Further, the normal symbol operation gate 32 is arranged on the right side of the effect display device 34 and the second starting port 38 is arranged below the first starting port 36, and the player rotates the launch handle 18 to the right as much as possible. By so-called right-handed to fire the game ball, the game ball can flow down to the right side area (second area) of the game area 31 and the game ball can pass through the normal symbol operation gate 32. When the symbol is a hit and the second start port 38 is opened, the player can make a game ball enter the second start port 38 by continuing to hit the right. Furthermore, the first grand prize opening 44 and the second big prize opening 50 are arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31, and when the big hit game is started, the player hits the game ball by making a right hit. It is possible to flow down to the right area (second area) of the area 31 and enter the first grand prize winning port 44 or the second big prize winning opening 50 in the open state. In the special figure 1 normal big hit in which the specific round (second round) is executed in the short open pattern and in the special figure 1 probability variable big hit B in which some rounds (9th to 16th R) are executed in the short open pattern Although the first grand prize winning port 44 and the second grand prize winning port 50 are in the open state in the corresponding round, the time is extremely short (0.1 seconds), so the open state is in the short open pattern. It is difficult to enter a game ball into the first grand prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 50. Further, the first start port 36 is configured so that the game ball cannot enter when the player hits the right side and causes the game ball to flow down to the right side region (second region). On the other hand, the second start port 38 is opened because the player cannot hit the normal symbol actuating gate 32 when the player makes a left strike and causes the game ball to flow down to the left region (first region). It is configured so that a game ball cannot enter. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the normal game (normal mode), the game ball enters the second start port 38 when the game ball is left-handed to enter the first start port 36. Never sphere.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 (main control unit) that controls the basic progress of the game and a payout control board that controls the payout of prize balls and balls. 80, a sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit) that controls the overall control of various effects performed in accordance with the progress of the game, a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball, and a power source for the pachinko machine 10 A control board such as an external terminal board 110 for controlling the communication between the power supply board 105 for controlling and the hall computer 115 provided in the hall in which the pachinko machine 10 is installed is configured. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logic operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, and various controls. A timer that measures the necessary time (system timer), a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, an oscillator that outputs a clock for CPU operations, and a watch that monitors CPU runaway Various peripheral LSIs such as a dog timer and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates an interrupt signal are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit. In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 90 is a sub-control section. However, control sections other than the main control section, for example, other control sections such as the payout control board 80 and the launch control board 100 can also be called sub-control sections. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 receives signals from the first start port switch 36a and the second start port switch 38a as signals necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. An input signal and an operation signal from the RAM clear switch 71 directly instructing to clear (initialize) the RAM of each control board such as the RAM 70c of the main control board 70 and the RAM 90c (see FIG. 9) of the sub control board 90 are directly input. At the same time, a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a signal from the first grand prize winning ball entrance switch 44a, a discharge signal from the first big prize winning outlet discharge switch 44d, and a signal from the second grand prize winning ball entrance switch 50a. A relay signal includes a ball entry signal, a detection signal from the specific area passage switch 52a, a detection signal from the non-specific area passage switch 54a, a ball reception signal from the general winning opening switch 45a Is input through the plate 72. From the main control board 70, a control signal to the symbol display board 40a for controlling display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the second start opening solenoid 38b, a drive signal to the first big prize opening solenoid 44b, the second A drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid 50b, a drive signal to the distribution solenoid 56b, and the like are output via the relay terminal plate 72. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and exchanges various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. It is carried out. In addition, an operation signal or the like from an on / off switch 107 that switches on / off the power of the pachinko machine 10 is input to the main control board 70 via the power supply board 105. When the on / off switch 107 is operated and an operation signal instructing switching from power off to on is input, the main control board 70 executes power on processing necessary for power on such as initialization processing, and turns on / off. When the switch 107 is operated to input an operation signal for instructing switching from power ON to OFF, power shutdown processing necessary for power shutdown such as backup of various information is executed. Further, the main control board 70 can communicate with the hall computer 115 via the external control board 110, and transmits the operation status of the pachinko machine 10 or transmits an error signal when an abnormality occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal board 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data. In the present embodiment, every time the first grand prize opening entrance switch 44a or the second grand prize opening entrance switch 50a detects one game ball, that is, the first grand prize opening 44 or the second grand prize opening 50. Each time one game ball enters, 15 prize balls are paid out. Since the maximum number (prescribed number) of game balls that can enter the first grand prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 50 during one round is 10, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out in one round is 150. For this reason, the number of rounds to be executed is 7 special rounds. In the case of special figure 1 normal jackpot, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out (maximum number of prize balls) is 1050, and the number of rounds to be executed is specially 8 rounds. In FIG. 1, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out is 1,200 in the probable big hits A and B. Further, in the special figure 2 probable big hit A with 16 rounds to be executed, the upper limit prize ball number is 2400, and in the special figure 2 probable big hit B with 4 rounds to be executed, the upper limit prize ball number is 600.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, and the like, receives various command signals from the main control board 70, and produces a game according to the commands. The sub-control board 90 is a decoration for driving the effect display control board 91 for controlling the effect display device 34, the amplifier board 92 for driving the various speakers 28a and 28b, the various LED lamps 93a, and operating the movable accessory. A decoration drive board 93 for driving the motor 93b, an effect button board 94 for inputting an operation signal from the operation detection switch 27 for detecting the operation of the effect button 26, and the like are connected.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. Transmit to the main control board 70.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process includes a power-on process required for power-on such as an initialization process (S100), a game start process (S110), a normal symbol game process (S120), and a normal symbol-based game process (S130). ), Special symbol game process (S140), jackpot game process (S150), valid period monitoring process (S160), distribution device drive process (S170), and specific area passage presence / absence monitoring process (S180) This is done by repeatedly executing. In the present embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S110 to S180 is about 4 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of S110, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first makes various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, first big prize port entrance switch 44a, first switch The state of the big winning opening discharge switch 44d, the second big winning opening entrance ball switch 50a, the specific area passing switch 52a, the non-specific area passing switch 54a, etc.) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c. Information for determination (such as a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a normal symbol success / failure determination random number, etc., which will be described later) is updated. Subsequently, switches relating to the entry of game balls (the first start opening switch 36a and the second start opening switch 38a, the first big prize opening entrance switch 44a, the second big prize opening entrance switch 50a, the general prize opening switch). 45a), it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. When the ball information is not 0, a prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0. When a game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the prize ball is received. The process is repeated until the information becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S120.

[Normal design game processing]
In the normal symbol game process of S120, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hold is not the value 0, that is, the value 1 or more. The normal symbol is determined by decrementing only, and the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed (see FIG. 6) is determined based on the result of the determination. The normal symbol success / failure determination is performed using a normal symbol success / failure random number acquired based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 32 and a normal symbol per-determination table. In some cases, a low-probability normal symbol per-decision table is used with a low probability of hit (for example, about 0.8%). A normal symbol per table determination table is used. Further, when the result of the determination is successful, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying the winning symbol, and when the result of determining whether or not the result is incorrect, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying any of the symbols that are lost. Then, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, the variation display of the normal symbol is started, and waiting for the variation time to elapse. The setting of the fluctuation time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when in the state without electric support, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) when in the state with electric support. When the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 38 is set and the opening of the second starting port 38 is started. The normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is out of the symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated without doing anything. The opening time of the second start port 38 is set to a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when there is no electric support, and is extended to a long time (for example, 5 seconds) when there is an electric support. Further, as described above, the second starting port 38 is opened by driving the second starting port solenoid 38b to open the blade portion 38c to the left and right. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S130. In this way, in the state with electric support, the probability variation that activates the variation time shortening function that shortens the variation time of the normal symbol and increases the probability that the result of the normal symbol's success / failure judgment is a hit (probability per ordinary symbol) The function is activated and the opening extension function for extending the opening time of the second start port 38 is activated. For this reason, the state with electric support of the present embodiment is also referred to as an open extension function operating state, a time shortening state, or a normal figure change state. Moreover, although only the form which operates these three functions simultaneously was illustrated, it can also be set as the form which operates any one function or any two functions.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol game process of S130, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game process for the elapsed time (open elapsed time) after the second start port 38 starts to open. Whether a predetermined number (e.g., 8) of game balls are in the second starting port 38 or not. When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the set time and a specified number of game balls have not entered the second start port 38, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while the second start port 38 is kept open. Exit once. On the other hand, it is determined that the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, or it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already entered the second start port 38 even before the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time. Then, the driving of the second start port solenoid 38b is stopped, and the game process per ordinary symbol is finished. When the normal symbol per game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process of S140.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of S140 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 36. Determine (S200). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S202). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of reserved special symbols 1 is incremented by 1 (S204), and the information for determination (acquisition information) of special symbol 1 is acquired. And stored in a predetermined determination information storage area of the RAM 70c (S206). Here, the determination information acquired in S206 includes a jackpot determination random number (a special symbol determination randomness determination) used in the case of the jackpot determination (special symbol determination) performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 36. Random number for determining whether or not the jackpot symbol for determining the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (specific result), Information regarding the progress of the symbol variation game such as a variation pattern determination random number for determining the variation pattern of one special symbol can be exemplified. Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is off (S208). If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is off, the jackpot and the fluctuation pattern are preliminarily determined based on the acquired determination information (acquired information) (S210), and the first special including the result of the prior determination (preliminary determination information) A command holding occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S212). On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not OFF, the pre-determination in S210 is skipped, and the first special symbol hold occurrence command that does not include the pre-determination result (pre-determination information) is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 ( S212). Here, in the process of S210, when the gaming state at the time of the occurrence of the hold is a high probability state (when the probability variation flag is on), the jackpot determination is performed in advance using a high probability jackpot determination table to be described later. In the case of a probability state (when the probability variation flag is off), the jackpot determination is performed in advance using a low probability jackpot determination table described later. In the case of a big hit in the pre-determination, the fluctuation pattern is determined in advance using a big hit fluctuation pattern table described later. To determine the variation pattern in advance. The first special symbol on-hold occurrence command includes a first special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the number of holds on the first hold symbol 35 a in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first start port 36, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S204 to S212 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S214.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 38 (S214). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S216). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S218), and determination information (acquisition information) is acquired to obtain a predetermined value in the RAM 70c. Is stored in the determination information storage area (S220). Here, the determination information acquired in S220 includes a jackpot determination random number (a special symbol determination determination) used in the case of the jackpot determination (special symbol determination) performed based on the game ball entering the second start port 38. Random number for determining whether or not the jackpot symbol is determined to determine the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (specific result), 2 Information related to the progress of the symbol variation game such as a variation pattern determining random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol can be exemplified. Then, based on the acquired information for determination (acquired information), the jackpot and the variation pattern are determined in advance (S222), and the second special symbol hold occurrence command including the result of the prior determination (advance determination information) is sent to the sub-control board. 90 (S224). The prior determination in S222 is performed in the same manner as in S210. The second special symbol hold time occurrence command includes a second special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the second hold symbol 35 b in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S214 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 38, or if it is determined in S216 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit value, the processing of S218 to S224 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S226.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S226), whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed (S228), the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is determined whether any of them is during the stop display time (S230). If it is determined that a big hit game is in progress, the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next big hit game process of S150. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the variable display, and neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the stop display time, it is not in the big hit game. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved 2 special symbols is 0 (S232). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination information of the second special symbol determination information (big hit determination random number) stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) is determined. Reading (S234), the second special symbol variation display related process is executed (S236), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is 0, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (S238). If it is determined that the number of holds of the first special symbol is not 0, the oldest determination information among the determination information (big hit determination random number) of the first special symbol stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) Reading (S240), the first special symbol variation display related process is executed (S242), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the number of holds for the first special symbol is also 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In S232 to S242, when both the number of reserved first symbol symbols and the number of reserved second symbol symbols are not 0, the second special symbol change display (digestion of reservation) is executed with priority (see Fig. 2). Priority). Details of the variable display related process will be described below. The first special symbol variation display related process and the second special symbol variation display related process are both executed in common, and will be described with reference to a common flowchart (the flowchart of FIG. 14).

  In the variation display related process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is a high probability state or a low probability state (S300). When the probability change flag is off, that is, when the current gaming state is a low probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the big hit determination random number read in S234 or S240 and the low probability big hit determination table (S302). When it is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the read big hit determination random number and the high probability big hit determination table (S304), and whether or not the determination result is a big hit. Determination is made (S306). An example of the big hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 15A shows a low probability jackpot determination table, and FIG. 15B shows a high probability jackpot determination table. In the low probability jackpot determination table, the big hit determination random number is a big hit when the value 60 or 61 out of the values 0 to 796 (1 / 398.5 big hit probability), and in the high probability big hit determination table, the big hit determination random number is A jackpot is assumed when the value is 60 to 70 among the values 0 to 796 (a jackpot probability of 1 / 72.5). In this embodiment, a common big hit determination table is used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  When it is determined in S306 that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol determination random number is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S308), and the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected based on the read big hit symbol determination random number. (S310). Here, for the determination of the jackpot symbol for the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 16 is used, and for the determination of the jackpot symbol for the second special symbol, it is illustrated in FIG. A jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol is used.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 16, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 159 among the values 0 to 399, the special symbol 1 normal jackpot symbol is selected. Fig. 1 Normal jackpot "(appearance probability of 40%). When the jackpot symbol determining random number is between 160 and 359, the special figure 1 positive variation big hit symbol A is selected and becomes" Special figure 1 positive variation big hit A "(50% When the jackpot symbol determining random number is 360 to 399, the special figure 1 probability variable big hit symbol B is selected and becomes "special figure 1 probability variable big hit B" (appearance probability of 10%). FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the big hit game execution pattern for the special figure 1 big hit. As shown in the figure, when “Special Figure 1 Normal Big Bonus” is selected as the big jackpot and Special Figure 1 Normal Big Bonus occurs, the 8R big hit game is executed, and among the 8R, the 1R, 3R to 8R are big wins Since the opening pattern of the mouth (the first big winning opening 44 or the second big winning opening 50) becomes the long open pattern and the open pattern becomes the short open pattern in the second R, it becomes substantially 7R. When “Special Figure 1 Probable Big Hit A” is selected as the big win symbol and Special Figure 1 Probable Big Hit A is generated, an 8R big hit game in which the open pattern becomes a long open pattern is executed in all rounds. Further, when “Special Figure 1 Probable Big Hit B” is selected as the big win symbol and Special Figure 1 Probable Big Hit B is generated, 16R big hit game is executed, and the 1st to 8th Rs out of 16R become long open patterns. Since it is a short open pattern at 16th R, it is substantially 8R. Further, in this embodiment, since the specific round is set to the second round, the special pattern 1 normal big hit is a short open pattern in the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 50 in the specific round, and the special figure 1 positive big hit is shown. In A and B, the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 50 in the specific round is a long opening pattern. Therefore, the special figure 1 normal big hit is a big hit mode in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 52 in the specific round is low and the possibility that the high probability electric support is present after the big hit game is low is low. On the other hand, the special figure 1 probability variation big hits A and B are big hit modes in which there is a high possibility that a game ball will pass into the specific area 52 in a specific round, and there is a high possibility that a high probability electric support will be provided after the big hit game ends.

  Further, in the big special symbol determination table for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 17, when the random number for big hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 239 out of a value 0 to 399, the special figure 2 probability variable big hit symbol A is selected. "Special figure 2 probability variation big hit A" (appearance probability of 60%), when the big hit symbol determination random number is 240-399, special figure 2 probability variation big hit symbol B is selected and "Special figure 2 probability variation big hit B" (Appearance probability of 40%). In this way, the big hit symbols of the second special symbols are all probable big hit symbols. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the big hit game execution pattern for the special figure 2 big hit. As shown in the figure, when “Special Figure 2 Probable Variation Big Bonus A” is selected as the big winning symbol and Special Figure 2 Probable Large Bonus A is generated, a 16R big winning game in which the opening pattern becomes the long opening pattern is executed in all rounds. . Further, when “Special Figure 2 Probable Variation Big Bonus B” is selected as the big win symbol and Special Figure 2 Probable Big Hit B is generated, 4R big hit games are executed in which the open pattern becomes the long open pattern in all rounds. As for special figure 2 probability big hit A and B, the opening pattern of the 2nd big prize opening 50 which is opened in specific round (2nd round) is long opening pattern, game ball can pass to specific area 52 This is a big hit mode that is highly probable and is likely to be in a state with high probability electric support after the big hit game ends. Since the game is mainly based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the state with the electric support, if the big hit is drawn before the state with the high probability electric support ends, the state with the high probability electric support will continue. It becomes an opportunity to win a lot of balls (prize balls) at a time.

  Further, if it is determined in S306 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, since it is a loss, a loss symbol is determined (S312). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

  When the stop symbol is determined in this way, a variation pattern table setting process for setting a variation pattern table is executed (S314). In the variation pattern table setting process, the big hit variation pattern table shown in FIG. 20 is set when the result of the big hit determination in S302 and S304 of the fluctuation display related processing is a big hit, and the fluctuation shortening flag is off when it is not a big hit. For example, if the fluctuation variation pattern table for the state without electric support shown in FIG. 21A is set and the fluctuation reduction flag is ON instead of OFF, the deviation fluctuation pattern table for state with electric support shown in FIG. This is done by setting

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the jackpot variation pattern table, various variation patterns (variation times) are provided in association with the variation pattern determination random numbers 0 to 255. As shown in FIG. In the table, various fluctuation patterns (fluctuation times) are provided in association with the hold number and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers 0 to 255. When the special symbol is variably displayed, one variation pattern is selected using these variation pattern tables. Among the variation patterns, the variation patterns P01, P02, P08, and P09 are associated with normal variations A to D that cause the effect symbols to be displayed in a variable manner without the reach effect, and the variation pattern P03 is a special symbol once. Pseudo-continuous variation that makes it appear as if it has been displayed in multiple variations by temporarily stopping and redisplaying the production symbol during the fluctuation display is associated with the fluctuation pattern P04. Normal reach to be associated, the variation pattern P05 is associated with a combination of pseudo-continuous variation and normal reach, and the variation pattern P06 is a production pattern accompanied by story development using characters and the like after pseudo-continuous variation and normal reach. Reaching the story with variable display (pseudo-variation, normal reach and story reach And a variation pattern P07 is associated with a battle reach (combination of normal reach and battle reach) that displays a variation of the effect symbol with a battle effect in which the ally character confronts the enemy character after normal reach. ing. In the big hit fluctuation pattern table, the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are not associated with normal fluctuations and pseudo-continuous fluctuations that do not involve reach production so that the player's expectation of hitting can be raised more than when it is off. Of the fluctuations that involve reach production, many fluctuation pattern random numbers correspond to fluctuation pattern P06 (a combination of pseudo-continuous fluctuation, normal reach, and story reach) and fluctuation pattern P07 (a combination of normal reach and battle reach). It is attached. Also, in the deviation variation pattern table, the average variation time is shorter for the state with electric support in FIG. 21B than for the state without electric support in FIG. 3 to 8), setting the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns P01, P02, P08, P09 of the normal fluctuations and the fluctuation patterns so that the average fluctuation time is shorter than when the number of holdings is smaller (value 1 or 2). Is associated with a random number for determining a variation pattern. Each variation pattern table shows a table storing a small number of patterns for convenience, but actually, a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is used.

  Returning to the variation display related processing of FIG. 14, when the variation pattern table is set in this way, the variation pattern determination random number is read (S316), and the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination random number thus read and the set variation pattern table. It sets (S318). Then, the special symbol variation display is started (S320), the number of special symbols for which variation display has been started is decremented by 1 (S322), and the symbol variation start command and the pending digest command are sub-control boards. 90 (S324), and the variable display related process is terminated. In the process of S320 to S324, when the target of the current variation display related process is the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1. This is a process for transmitting a command for holding digestion of the first special symbol as a command for holding digestion. On the other hand, when the current subject of the variable display related process is the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is started and the number of hold of the second special symbol is decremented by the value 1, As a process of transmitting a command for holding and digesting the second special symbol. Further, the symbol variation start command transmitted in S324 includes a big hit variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) when the big hit determination result is a big hit. Is included. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is out, a deviation variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a loss stop symbol (special symbol halt information designation command) are included. Receiving the symbol variation start command, the sub-control board 90 analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and generates a control signal (effect command) according to the determination. ) To the effect display control board 91 to control the effect display device 34.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 11 to 13, when the special symbol game process is executed after the variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started, the first special game process is executed in S228. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S244). Since the variation time is determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, whether or not the variation time has passed is determined by determining the elapsed time since the variation display of the special symbol was started and the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. This can be done by comparison. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol being varied is stopped (S246), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S248). The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol stop command ends the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 34. Then, a stop display time is set (S250), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has elapsed (S252). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in S230 that the stop display time is in progress. If it is determined that has passed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol (S254).

  If it is determined in S254 that the special symbol stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (S256) and a big hit game start designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S258). Thereby, the big hit game is started by the big hit game processing described later. Here, the big hit game start designation command includes the game state at the time of the big hit, that is, the setting state of the probability variation flag and the setting state of the fluctuation shortening flag. In addition, during the big hit game, in order to stop the probability variation function, the time shortening function, and the open extension function, the probability variation flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is on (S260, S262), and the variation shortening flag is set when the variation shortening flag is on. The special flag game process is terminated by turning off and releasing extension flag off (S264 to S268), and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S150.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S254 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, that is, a symbol that is out-of-game, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (S270). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S272), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S274). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the upper limit value of the number of changes of the special symbol that maintains the high probability state (special figure high probability state), and the value is set at the end of the big hit game. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S280 while maintaining the high probability state. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is 0, the probability variation flag is turned off (S276), and the game state designation is performed. The command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S278), and the process proceeds to the next S280. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state. The gaming state designation command includes a setting state of a probability change flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is on (S280). When the fluctuation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated as it is. When the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S282), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (S284). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates the upper limit of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the operating state of the fluctuation time shortening function (variation shortening of the special symbol and the normal symbol). Set. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the electric support state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned off to end the electric support state. (S286), the release extension flag is turned off (S288), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S290), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the state with the electric support to the state without the electric support. Note that the gaming state designation command includes a setting status of a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the jackpot game process of FIG. 22 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S400). If it is determined that the big hit game flag is OFF, the big hit game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the jackpot game (S402), and if it is the start timing of the jackpot game, the number of rounds corresponding to the type of jackpot game remains. The number of rounds is set (S404), and the execution round R is initialized to a value 1 (S406). The number of remaining rounds is set to 8 for special figure 1 normal big hit and special figure 1 positive change big hit A (8R big hit), and for special figure 1 positive change big hit B and special figure 2 positive change big hit A (16R big hit). It is set to a value of 16, and is set to a value of 4 if it is a special figure 2 probability variation big hit B (4R big hit). If it is not the start timing of the big hit game, the remaining number of rounds and the execution round R are already set, so the processing of S404 and S406 is skipped and the processing proceeds to the next S408.

  Next, it is determined whether the remaining number of rounds is 0 (S408). If it is determined that the number of remaining rounds is not 0, that is, 1 or more, whether or not the execution round R is a specific round (second R in this embodiment) (S410), odd rounds (first R, third R, It is determined whether it is 5th R, 7th R, 9th R, 11th R, 13th R, 15th R) (S412). If it is determined that the execution round R is not a specific round but an odd number round, the first big prize opening 44 is opened to execute a first big prize opening game process (S414). finish. Further, the execution round R is neither a specific round nor an odd round, that is, an even round other than the specific round (any one of the fourth R, sixth R, eighth R, tenth R, twelfth R, fourteenth R, and sixteenth R). If it determines, the 2nd big winning opening opening game processing which opens the 2nd big winning opening 50 and performs a big hit game will be performed (S416), and the big winning game processing will be ended. Further, if it is determined that the execution round R is a specific round, a specific area entry game process is performed in which the second big prize opening 50 is opened in accordance with an opening pattern for the specific round and a big hit game is played (S418). The game process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S408 that the number of remaining rounds is 0, the big hit game end process described later is executed (S420), and the big hit game process is ended. When the big hit game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next valid period monitoring process of S160.

  The first big prize opening opening game process of S414 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the first big prize opening opening game process of FIG. 23, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the first big prize opening 44 is open (S500). If it is determined that is not open, it is determined whether or not the first grand prize winning opening 44 is being prepared for opening (S502). If it is determined that preparation is in progress, processing necessary for preparation for opening the first grand prize opening 44 such as sending a normal round start designation command to the sub-control board 90 is performed (S504), and the first big prize opening opening game processing is performed. Is temporarily terminated. Note that the normal round start designation command includes an execution round R and the like.

  When the processing necessary for preparation for opening is performed in S504, it is determined that the preparation for opening is already completed when the first big prize opening opening game processing is executed next, so it is determined that the preparation is not in progress in S502, and the first big winning opening The first grand prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that 44 is opened (S506), and the first big prize opening opening game process is ended.

  If it is determined in S500 that the first grand prize opening 44 is open, it is determined whether or not the opening pattern of the first big prize opening 44 in the current round is a long open pattern (S508). The opening pattern of the first big winning opening 44 is determined for each round (odd round) depending on the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, when the big hit is the special figure 1 positive variation big hit B, the short open pattern is selected in the 9th R, 11th R, 13th R, and 15th R. An open pattern is selected. If it is determined that the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 44 in this round is a long opening pattern, the elapsed time from the opening of the first big winning opening 44 is the opening time of the long opening pattern C time Whether it is TC (29 seconds in this embodiment) or more (S510), whether the number of game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 44 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment) It is determined whether or not (S512). If it is determined that the elapsed time since the opening of the first big prize opening 44 is not more than C hours (TC) and that a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the first big prize opening 44, The first grand prize opening opening game process is temporarily ended while the first big prize opening 44 is kept open. On the other hand, when it is determined that the elapsed time is C hours (TC) or more, or when it is determined that a prescribed number of game balls have entered the first grand prize opening 44, the first big prize opening 44 is closed. The first grand prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled (S514), the remaining round is decremented by a value 1 (S516), and the execution round R is incremented by a value 1 (S518). End the process.

  If it is determined in S508 that the opening pattern of the current round is not the long opening pattern but the short opening pattern, the elapsed time from the opening of the first big winning opening 44 is the opening time of the short opening pattern A It is determined whether or not the time TA (0.1 second in the present embodiment) or more (S520). If it is determined that the elapsed time is not equal to or longer than A time (TA), the first big prize opening opening game process is temporarily ended while the first big prize opening 44 is opened. On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed time is equal to or more than A time (TA), the first big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is closed (S514), and the remaining rounds are decremented by one. At the same time (S516), the execution round R is incremented by 1 (S518), and the first big prize opening game process is terminated.

  Next, the second big prize opening opening game process of S416 performed when the execution round R is an even number round other than the specific round in the big hit game process of FIG. 22 will be described. The second big prize opening opening game process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the second big prize opening opening game process of FIG. 24, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the second big prize opening 50 is open (S600), and the second big prize opening 50 is determined. If it is determined that is not open, it is determined whether or not the second grand prize winning opening 50 is being prepared for opening (S602). If it is determined that preparation is in progress, processing necessary for preparation for opening the second grand prize opening 50 such as sending a normal round start designation command to the sub-control board 90 is performed (S604), and second big prize opening opening game processing is performed. Is temporarily terminated. Note that the normal round start designation command includes an execution round R and the like.

  When the opening preparation is completed by performing the processing necessary for the opening preparation in S604, it is determined that the opening preparation is already completed when the second big prize opening opening game processing is executed next, so that it is not in preparation in S602. Then, the second big prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 50 is opened (S606), and the second big prize opening opening game process is ended.

  If it is determined in S600 that the second big prize opening 50 is open, it is determined whether or not the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 50 in the current round is a long open pattern (S608). The opening pattern of the second big winning opening 50 is determined for each round (even rounds excluding a specific round) depending on the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, when the big hit is the special figure 1 positive variation big hit B, the short open pattern is selected in the 10th R, 12th R, 14th R and 16th R. An open pattern is selected. If it is determined that the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 50 of this round is a long open pattern, whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is C time (TC) or more (S610), whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 50 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment) is determined (S612). If it is determined that the elapsed time since the opening of the second grand prize opening 50 is not more than C hours (TC) and that a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the second big prize opening 50, The second grand prize opening opening game process is temporarily terminated while the second big prize opening 50 is kept open. On the other hand, when it is determined that the elapsed time is C hours (TC) or more, or when it is determined that a prescribed number of game balls have entered the second grand prize opening 50, the second big prize opening 50 is closed. The second grand prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled (S614), the remaining round is decremented by a value of 1 (S616), and the execution round R is incremented by a value of 1 (S618). The process ends.

  If it is determined in S608 that the opening pattern of the current round is not a long opening pattern but a short opening pattern, is the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 started is A time (TA) or more? It is determined whether or not (S620). If it is determined that the elapsed time is not equal to or more than A time (TA), the second big prize opening opening game process is temporarily ended while the second big prize opening 50 is opened. On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed time is equal to or more than A time (TA), the second big prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 50 is closed (S614), and the remaining round is decremented by a value of 1. At the same time (S616), the execution round R is incremented by 1 (S618), and the second big prize opening game process is terminated.

  Next, the specific area entry game process of S418 performed when the execution round R is the specific round (second R) in the big hit game process of FIG. 22 will be described. The specific area entry game processing is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the specific area entry game process of FIG. 25, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the second big prize opening 50 is being opened (S700), and opens the second big prize opening 50. If it is determined that it is not, it is determined whether or not preparation for opening the second big prize opening 50 is in progress (S702). If it is determined that preparation is in progress, processing necessary for preparation for opening the second big winning opening 50 is performed, such as sending a specific round start designation command to the sub-control board 90 (S704), and the specific area entry game processing is temporarily performed. finish.

  When the opening preparation is completed by performing the processing necessary for the opening preparation in S704, it is determined that the preparation is not in progress in S702, and the second big winning opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the second big winning opening 50 is opened. (S706) An effective period for validating detection of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 52 is generated (started) (S708), and after the distribution device drive execution flag is turned on (S710), the distribution solenoid 56b is turned on (S712), and the specific area entry game process is terminated. The generated effective period is monitored by the effective period monitoring process of S160, and the driving state of the distribution device 56 (the distribution solenoid 56b) is controlled by the distribution apparatus drive process of S170.

  When the second grand prize opening 50 is thus opened (when the second big prize opening 50 is opened, an effective period is generated and driving of the distribution device 56 (the distribution solenoid 56b) is started), the second in S700. It is determined that the big winning opening 50 is being opened, and it is determined whether or not the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 50 in the specific round is a long opening pattern (S714). As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, in the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 50 in the specific round, the big hit is a probable big hit (special figure 1 positive variable big hit A, B and special figure 2 positive variable big hit A, B). When the big hit is a normal big hit (see Fig. 1 normal big hit), the short open pattern is obtained. If it is determined that the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 50 in the specific round is a long opening pattern, whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 has started is C hours (TC) or more. (S716), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 50 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment) (S718). If it is determined that the elapsed time is not C hours (TC) or more and that the specified number of game balls have not entered the second grand prize opening 50, the specific area is maintained with the second big prize opening 50 kept open. The entering game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the elapsed time is C hours (TC) or more, or when it is determined that a prescribed number of game balls have entered the second grand prize opening 50, the second big prize opening 50 is closed. The second grand prize winning solenoid 50b is driven and controlled (S720), the remaining round is decremented by a value 1 (S722), and the execution round R is incremented by a value 1 (S724). finish. Thereby, the specific round which opens the 2nd big winning opening 50 by a long open pattern is completed.

  If it is determined in S714 that the opening pattern of the specific round is not the long opening pattern but the short opening pattern, is the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 started A time (TA) or more? It is determined whether or not (S726). If it is determined that the elapsed time is not equal to or more than A time (TA), the second big prize opening opening game process is temporarily ended while the second big prize opening 50 is opened. On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed time is equal to or longer than A time (TA), the second big prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 50 is closed (S720), and the remaining round is decremented by a value of 1. At the same time (S722), the execution round R is incremented by 1 (S724), and the specific area entry game processing is terminated. Thereby, the specific round which opens the 2nd big winning opening 50 by a short opening pattern is completed.

[Validity monitoring process]
Next, the valid period monitoring process in S160 will be described. This valid period monitoring process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the valid period monitoring process of FIG. 26, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not it is within the valid period generated (started) in S708 of the specific area entry game process of FIG. 25 (S740). If it is determined that it is not within the valid period, the valid period monitoring process is terminated as it is. When the effective period monitoring process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next sorter driving process of S170. If it is determined in S740 that it is within the valid period, it is determined whether or not the release pattern of the specific round is a long release pattern (S742). If the current big hit is a probable big hit (Special figure 1 positive change big hit A, B or Special figure 2 positive change big hit A, B), it is judged as a long open pattern, and this big hit is a normal big hit (Special figure 1 normal big hit) If so, it is determined not to be a long open pattern because it is a short open pattern. If it is determined in S742 that the opening pattern is not the long opening pattern but the short opening pattern, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is B time (TB) or more (S744). . Here, the B time (TB) is a time longer than the opening time (0.1 second) of the second large winning opening 50 in the short opening pattern, and can be set to 4.0 seconds, for example. If it is determined in S744 that the elapsed time is not greater than or equal to B hours (TB), the effective period monitoring process is terminated while the effective period is maintained, and the elapsed time since the second big prize opening 50 is opened in S744 is B hours ( If it is determined that it is equal to or greater than (TB), the effective period is ended (S748), and an effective period end designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S750), and the effective period monitoring process is ended. The processing of the sub control board 90 that has received the valid period end designation command will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S742 that the pattern is the long open pattern, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is D time (TD) or more (S746). Here, the D time (TD) is a longer time than the C time (for example, 29 seconds) until the second big winning opening 50 finishes opening in the long opening pattern, and can be set to, for example, 32 seconds. If it is determined in S746 that the elapsed time is not equal to or longer than D time (TD), the effective period monitoring process is terminated while the effective period is maintained. If it is determined in S746 that the elapsed time is equal to or longer than D time (TD), the effective period is determined. At the same time, the effective period end designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S750), and the effective period monitoring process ends. If the game ball passes through the specific area 52 during a period other than the effective period, the specific area passing switch 52a detects the passage of the game ball, but it is not effective, and whether or not the specific area has passed in S180. The specific area passing flag is not turned on in the monitoring process.

[Distributor drive processing]
The distribution device driving process of S170 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the sorting apparatus driving process of FIG. 27, first, it is determined whether or not the sorting apparatus drive execution flag is on (S760). Since the distribution device drive execution flag is turned on in S710 of the specific area entry game process of FIG. 25 described above, it is turned on at the start of a specific round in which the specific area entry game process is performed. If it is determined that the distribution device drive execution flag is not on but off, the distribution device drive processing is terminated. When the sorting apparatus driving process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next specific area passage presence / absence monitoring process in S180. If it is determined in S760 that the sorting device drive execution flag is on, it is determined whether or not the sorting solenoid 56b is on (S762). In the specific area entry game process, since the sorting solenoid drive execution flag is turned on in S710 and then the sorting solenoid 56b is turned on, the sorting solenoid is used in S762 unless the sorting solenoid 56b is turned off during the specific round. 56b is determined to be on, and whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the second grand prize opening 50 is equal to or greater than D time (TD) (S764) or equal to or greater than B time (TB) It is determined whether or not there is (S766) and whether or not the time is A time (TA) or more (S768). Here, as described above, for example, the A time is 0.1 second, the B time is 4.0 seconds, and the D time is 32 seconds. For this reason, until the A time (TA) elapses after the second big prize opening 50 is opened, the elapsed time is not more than D time (TD) and not more than B time (TB) in S764 and S766, and S768. If it is determined that the elapsed time is not more than A time (TA), the sorter driving process is terminated. In this case, since the distribution solenoid 56b is kept on, the distribution device 56 remains in a state of distributing the game balls to the specific area 52.

  If it is determined in S768 that the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is A time (TA) or more, it is determined whether or not the opening pattern of the specific round is a long opening pattern (S770). ). If it is determined that the opening pattern is not the long opening pattern but the short opening pattern, the sorting solenoid 56b is turned off (S772), the sorting device drive execution flag is turned off (S774), and the sorting device driving process is terminated. As a result, the distribution device 56 is in a state of distributing the game balls to the non-specific areas 54. As described above, the time A is the time for starting the opening of the second big winning opening 50 when the specific round is executed with the short opening pattern and then finishing the opening. For this reason, in the short opening pattern, when the short opening of the second big winning opening 50 is finished, the sorting solenoid 56b is turned off, and the sorting device 56 is placed in a state of distributing the game balls to the non-specific area 54. Become. On the other hand, if it is determined in S770 that the pattern is the long open pattern, the sorting solenoid 56b is turned off (S776), and the sorting device driving process is terminated without turning off the sorting device drive execution flag. Thereby, even if the elapsed time becomes A time (TA) or more even in the long release pattern, the sorting device 56 once places the game ball into the non-specific area 54. In the case of the long release pattern, the distribution device drive execution flag is not turned off and the distribution device drive execution flag is not turned off. In S760, it is determined that the distribution device drive execution flag is on and the distribution solenoid 56b is off in S762.

  If it is determined in S762 that the distribution solenoid 56b is off, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is B time (TB) or more (S778). If it is determined that it is not longer than the B time (TB), the sorting device driving process is terminated while the sorting solenoid 56b is turned off. On the other hand, if it is determined in S778 that the elapsed time is equal to or longer than B time (TB), the sorting solenoid 56b is turned on again (S780), and the sorting device driving process is terminated. Thereby, the sorting device 56 is in a state of sorting the game balls again to the specific area 52. If the sorting device driving process is executed after the sorting solenoid 56b is turned on in S780, it is determined that the sorting solenoid 56b is turned on in S762, and the second big prize opening 50 is opened in S764. Until it is determined that the elapsed time is equal to or longer than D time (TD), it is determined in S766 that the elapsed time is equal to or longer than B time (TB), and the sorting apparatus driving process is terminated. If it is determined in S766 that the elapsed time is equal to or longer than B time (TB), the distribution driving process is terminated without proceeding to S768, S770, and S776 (the off operation of the distribution solenoid 56b). If the sorting solenoid 56b is turned on again at the timing when the B time (TB) elapses, the sorting solenoid 56b is kept on until the elapsed time is determined to be equal to or longer than the D time (TD) in S764. The Rukoto. If it is determined in S764 that the elapsed time is equal to or longer than the D time (TD), the sorting solenoid 56b is turned off (S772), the sorting device drive execution flag is turned off (S774), and the sorting device drive process is terminated. To do. As a result, the distribution device 56 is in a state of distributing the game balls to the non-specific areas 54. As described above, in the long open pattern, when the elapsed time from the opening of the second grand prize opening 50 becomes C hours (TC) or more, the second big prize opening 50 is closed and the elapsed time is C hours. When the D time (TD) longer than (TC) is reached, the sorting device 56 is changed from a state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 52 to a state in which the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 54.

[Specified area pass / fail monitoring processing]
The specific region passage presence / absence monitoring processing in S180 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the specific area passage presence / absence monitoring process of FIG. 28, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not it is within the effective period generated (started) in S708 of the specific area entry game process of FIG. (S790) If it is determined that it is within the valid period, it is determined whether or not the passing of the game ball to the specific area 52 is detected by the specific area passing switch 52a (S792). If it is determined that the passing of the game ball to the specific area 52 is detected within the effective period, the specific area passing flag is turned on (S794), and a specific area passing designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S796). The area passage presence / absence monitoring process is terminated. Here, the specific area passage designation command transmitted to the sub-control board 90 indicates that the specific area passage flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if it is determined in S790 that it is not within the effective period, or if it is determined in S792 that the passing of the game ball to the specific area 52 is not detected even within the effective period, the specific area passing presence / absence monitoring process is terminated. To do. For this reason, when the valid period ends without detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 52, the specific area passage flag is not turned on, and the specific area passage designation command is not transmitted to the sub-control board 90.

[Processing at the end of jackpot game]
Next, the jackpot game end process executed in S420 of the jackpot game process of FIG. 22 will be described. This big hit game end process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the big hit game end process of FIG. 29, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first turns off the big hit game flag (S800) and determines whether or not the specific area passing flag is on (S802). If it is determined that the specific area passage flag is on, the probability variation counter is set to 120 (S804), the probability variation flag is turned on (S806), and the specific area passage flag is turned off (S808). Thereby, based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area 52 within the effective period of the specific round, a high probability state is set after the big hit game is ended. Then, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to a value of 100 (S810), the fluctuation shortening flag is turned on (S812), and the release extension flag is turned on (S814). As a result, the high probability electric support is set after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific area passing flag is off, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 100 without turning on the probability variation flag (S816), the fluctuation shortening flag is turned on (S818), and the open extension is performed. The flag is turned on (S820). When various flags are set in this way, a big hit game end designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S822), and the big hit game end processing is ended.

  Depending on the setting status of the probability change flag, the fluctuation shortening flag, and the release extension flag, the game conditions for determining whether the special symbol is changed, in other words, determining whether the special symbol is correct (hit determination), are determined. . Note that, except for the big hit game, the probability variation flag, the variation shortening flag, and the release extension flag are all in a normal gaming state (normal variation mode), and any of these flags is turned on. The special state (special variation mode) is set. Therefore, after the big hit game ends, when the gaming state is set to the state with high probability electric support and the special variation mode occurs, the special symbol variation display is performed 120 times and the gaming state is changed from the state with high probability electric support. Even if it changes to the state without high probability electric support, the special change mode is maintained, the change display of the special symbol is performed 120 times, and the gaming state changes from the state without high probability electric support to the state without low probability electric support, The special variation mode will end. In addition, after the big hit game is finished, when the gaming state is set to the state with low probability electric support and the special variation mode occurs, the special symbol variation display is performed 100 times and the gaming state is changed from the state with low probability electric support. When the state changes to the state without low probability electric support, the special variation mode is terminated. Note that the jackpot game end designation command includes the setting status of the probability change flag, the fluctuation shortening flag, and the release extension flag, as well as the jackpot symbol that triggered the occurrence of the current jackpot game. Then, the sub-control board 90 that has received the jackpot game end designation command executes a jackpot game end effect or the like.

  Here, a description will be given of how time changes related to the opening control of the first big prize opening 44 and the second big prize opening 50 before, during and after execution of the specific round in each opening pattern. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram when the specific round is executed with the long open pattern, and FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram when the specific round is executed with the short open pattern. FIGS. 30 and 31 show how time changes from the end of the first round before the execution of the specific round to the start of the third round after the end of the specific round through the specific round (second round). .

  As shown in FIG. 30, when the specific round is executed with the long release pattern, the second big prize opening 50 is opened from the time 0, and the distribution solenoid 56b of the distribution device 56 is turned on. The game balls that have entered the two major winning openings 50 are placed in a state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 52, and the specific area passage detection is validated (effective period is generated). When A time (TA) has elapsed since the opening of the second grand prize opening 50 has started, the sorting solenoid 56b of the sorting device 56 is turned off and the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 50 is once unspecified. The state is assigned to the area 54. Even if the sorting solenoid 56b is turned off, the specific area passage detection remains valid. When B time (TB) has elapsed since the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 50 has elapsed, the sorting solenoid 56b is turned on again, and the game balls that have entered the second big winning prize opening 50 are distributed to the specific area 52; To do. And when C time (TC) passes after opening of the 2nd big prize opening 50 is started, the 2nd big prize opening 50 is closed. However, the sorting solenoid 56b remains on, and the specific area passage detection remains valid. Thus, the long open pattern remains in a state in which the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 50 are distributed to the specific area 52 (the distribution solenoid 56b is on) when the second big prize opening 50 is closed. It is a pattern that becomes. Here, since sufficient time (for example, 29 seconds) is secured as the C time, when the long open pattern is selected as the open pattern of the specific round, the second big prize opening 50 is normally open. A game ball enters in between, and the game ball that has entered passes through the specific area 52. In addition, a game ball enters immediately before the opening time of the second grand prize opening 50 ends (immediately before closing), and the second big prize opening 50 is opened before the entered game ball reaches the sorting device 56. Even when the time is over (the second grand prize opening 50 is closed), the game ball can pass through the specific area 52. Then, when D time (TD) elapses from the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 50, the sorting solenoid 50b is turned off, and the specific area passage detection is invalidated (the validity period is ended). Note that the first big prize opening 44 opened in the first round is closed at time T11. In addition, after the first grand prize opening 44 starts to close the second big prize opening 50 at time C (TC) and starts preparation for the third round at time T21 about 0.15 seconds later. When about 0.5 seconds have elapsed (time T22), the opening is started again. As shown in the figure, the D time (TD) is a time after the time T22. That is, in the long open pattern of this embodiment, after the specific round (second round) is completed and the second grand prize opening 50 is closed, the first big prize opening 44 is opened in the next round (third round). After that, the specific area passage detection is made valid while the distribution solenoid 56b is kept on and the game balls are distributed to the specific area 52. In this way, by passing the specific area through during the next round, the connection time between the specific round and the next round is made as short as possible (while the digestion of the round is accelerated) while passing through the specific area. This makes it possible to appropriately detect this.

  As shown in FIG. 31, when the specific round is executed with the short opening pattern, the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is started from time 0 and the distribution device 56 performs the swing, as with the long opening pattern. The minute solenoid 56b is turned on so that the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 50 are distributed to the specific area 52, and the specific area passage detection is enabled (effective period is generated). When the elapsed time from the opening of the second grand prize opening 50 becomes A time (TA), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 50 is turned off by turning off the sorting solenoid 56b of the sorting device 56. The second special winning opening 50 is closed in a state of being distributed to the non-specific area 54. As described above, the short open pattern is such that when the second grand prize opening 50 is closed, the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 50 are not distributed to the specific area 52 (the distribution solenoid 56b is off). Pattern). In the short opening pattern, the distribution device 56 is driven so as to distribute the game balls to the specific area 52 only while the second grand prize opening 50 is opened for a very short time and the second big prize opening 50 is opened. When a specific round is executed with a short opening pattern, a game ball rarely enters the second grand prize opening 50. Even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 50, the game ball However, it is almost impossible to pass through the specific area 52 through the sorting of the sorting device 56. And if B time (TB) passes since the opening of the 2nd big winning opening 50, the specific area passage detection is invalidated (the validity period is ended). In addition, after the first grand prize opening 44 starts to close the second big prize opening 50 at time A (TA) and is prepared for the opening of the third round at time T21 about 0.15 seconds after that. When about 0.5 seconds have elapsed (time T22), the circuit is opened. As shown in the figure, the B time (TB) is a time after the time T22. That is, in the short opening pattern of the present embodiment, after the specific round (second round) ends and the second grand prize opening 50 is closed, the first big prize opening 44 is opened in the next round (third round). Thereafter, the specific area passage detection is validated while the distribution solenoid 56b is turned off and the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 54. As described above, when a specific round is executed with a short opening pattern, it is almost impossible for a game ball to pass through the specific area 52, but during the next round, the specific area passing detection and the second big prize opening By enabling the monitoring period, it is possible to appropriately detect the passage of a specific area while shortening the connection time between a specific round and the next round as much as possible (while speeding up the round digestion). It becomes.

[Production control processing]
Next, operations performed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU 90 of the sub control board 90. The effect control process includes an effect process at the time of occurrence of holding (S1000), an effect process of symbol variation (S1010), an effect process at the time of holding digest (S1020), a jackpot game effect process (S1030), an effect mode transition process (S1040), This is performed by repeatedly executing the various processes.

[Direction processing when a hold occurs]
The production process at the time of occurrence of holding in S1000 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. When the on-holding effect processing in FIG. 33 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 first sends a on-holding command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the processing of S212 and S224 of the special symbol game processing in FIG. Is determined (S1100), and if it is determined that the on-hold occurrence command has not been received, the on-hold occurrence effect process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the on-hold command is received, it is determined whether or not the specific on-hold effect is being performed (S1102). In addition, the specific hold presentation uses the result of the preliminary determination of the hold that has occurred this time, and displays the hold display (normal hold symbol, stored information of the first display mode) of all the holds that have been stored (specific hold display) This is an effect performed by changing the information to the symbol and stored information of the second display mode. If it is determined in S1102 that the specific hold effect is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the predetermination information is included in the received hold occurrence command (S1104). If the hold occurrence command received in S1100 is the first special symbol hold occurrence command, prior determination information is included when the gaming state is the state without the electric support, and the received hold occurrence command is the second special occurrence command. If it is a command hold occurrence command, pre-determination information is included regardless of the gaming state. If it is determined that the prior determination information is not included, the normal hold symbol is displayed in the normal display mode on the display screen (within the hold display area) of the effect display device 34 (S1106), and the hold number is incremented by 1 ( S1108), the on-holding production process is terminated. The normal reserved symbol (stored information in the first display mode) is a symbol having a predetermined shape such as a round shape, and the normal reserved symbol in the normal display mode is a symbol having a predetermined shape in a predetermined color such as white. Is displayed (see FIG. 8). Also, if the hold occurrence command received in S1100 is the first special symbol hold occurrence command, one additional first hold symbol 35a is displayed in S1106, and the hold number of the first special symbol is set to 1 in S1108. If the received on-hold occurrence command is a second special symbol on-hold command, one additional second reserved symbol 35b is displayed in S1106, and the number of second special symbols on hold in S1108 Is incremented by 1.

  If it is determined in S1104 that the advance determination information is included in the hold occurrence command, the specific hold effect condition (predetermined start condition, predetermined change condition) is determined in order to determine whether or not the specific hold effect is executable. 34 is executed to determine whether or not it is satisfied (S1110).

  In the specific hold effect condition establishment determination process, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is off (the current gaming state is a state without electric support) (S1140), and the hold number of the first special symbol is the upper limit value 4. Whether or not there is a non-specific variation pattern (for example, any of variation patterns P01, 02) that is not a specific variation pattern (for example, any one of variation patterns P03 to P07). ) Or not (S1144), the fluctuation pattern of the hold that has occurred this time (the last hold in the first special symbol among the four holds of the first special symbol (end hold, end hold)) is the specific change pattern It is determined whether or not there is (S1146). If all of 1140 to S1146 are positive determinations, it is determined that the specific hold effect condition is satisfied (S1148), and the specific hold effect condition determination determination process is terminated. In addition, if any of S1140 to S1144 is a positive determination and only S1146 is a negative determination, a lottery process is performed (S1150), and if the lottery is won (S1152), it is determined that the specific holding effect condition is satisfied. (S1148), and the specific hold effect condition establishment determination process is terminated. In the lottery process, for example, when the random number for lottery is a value 0 to 9 among the values 0 to 99, the winning is made, and when the value is 10 to 99, the winning is not made (lost). In addition, if any of S1140, S1142, and S1144 is a negative determination, or if S1146 is a negative determination and the lottery process of S1150 is not won (S1152), the specific holding effect condition is not satisfied (not satisfied). ) (S1154), and the specific hold effect condition establishment determination process ends.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, first, the current gaming state is the state without electric support, the number of holdings of the first special symbol is 4 (predetermined number of 3 or more), and the holding that occurred this time (four The specific hold production condition is satisfied when only the last hold of the hold is the specific variation pattern (the last hold is likely to be a big hit and the remaining hold is confirmed to be off) Then it is determined. In addition, the current gaming state is the state without electricity support, the number of holds of the first special symbol is 4 (predetermined number of 3 or more), and the hold that has occurred this time (out of the four holds is the last hold in the digestion order) ) Including all of the stored holds are not in the specific variation pattern (all holds are confirmed to be out), and it is determined that the specified hold effect condition is satisfied when the lottery is won. In the latter case, the specific hold effect is executed as a so-called “gase” effect. Of course, if the processes of S1150 and S1152 are omitted and a negative determination is made in S1146, it may be determined that the specific hold effect condition is not satisfied, so that the specific hold effect of the gaze is not executed. In addition, the fact that the current gaming state is the state without the electric support is included in the specific holding effect condition, the special symbol changing time is short in the electric support state, which is sufficient for the specific holding effect. This is because time cannot be spent.

  Thus, when the specific hold effect condition establishment determination process of S1110 (FIG. 34) is executed, it is determined whether or not the specific hold effect condition is satisfied (S1112). S1114), the normal hold symbol is displayed in the normal display mode on the display screen (within the hold display area) of the effect display device 34 (S1106). Then, the number of holdings is incremented by 1 (S1108), and the on-holding production process is terminated. It should be noted that, by turning on the specific hold effect flag, the specific hold effect is started in the process described later. However, when the hold occurs, the normal hold symbol is once displayed. This is because, in the present embodiment, the specific on-hold effect (display of the specific on-hold symbol) is started in accordance with the start of the symbol variation effect (when the first on-hold hold among the four on-holds is digested). It is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1112 that the specific hold effect condition is not satisfied (is not satisfied), it is determined whether or not the hold variation pattern generated this time is a predetermined change pattern based on the change pattern of the prior determination information (S1116). ). The predetermined variation pattern may be, for example, any one of the variation patterns P06 and P07. Alternatively, any of the variation patterns P03 to P07 may be used in the same manner as the specific variation pattern described above. If it is determined that the variation pattern is a predetermined variation pattern, a lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to display the normally held symbol in a special display mode (notice display mode) (S1118), and it is determined whether or not the lottery process is won ( S1120). In the lottery process, for example, when the random number for lottery has a value of 0 to 49 among the values of 0 to 99, the winning is made, and when the value is 50 to 99, the winning is not made (lost). If the lottery process is won, the normal hold symbol is displayed in the special display mode (notice display mode) on the display screen (within the hold display area) of the effect display device 34 (S1122), and the hold number is incremented by 1 ( S1108), the on-holding production process is terminated. Even if the fluctuation pattern is a predetermined fluctuation pattern, if the lottery process is not won, the normal hold symbol is displayed in the normal display mode on the display screen (within the hold display area) of the effect display device 34 (S1106). The number of holds is incremented by 1 (S1108), and the effect process at the time of the occurrence of the hold ends.

  If it is determined in S1102 that the specific hold effect is in progress, the specific hold symbol is displayed in a special display mode on the display screen (in the hold display area) of the effect display device 34 (S1124), and the number of holds is incremented by a value of 1. (S1108), the on-hold production process is terminated. In addition, as a display mode of the specific hold symbol, a normal display mode (start display mode) when starting the specific hold effect and a special display mode (additional display when additionally displaying the specific hold symbol during S1124 during the specific hold effect) The details of these will be described later.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal reserved symbol displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34. As shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, the normal reserved symbol in the normal display mode is displayed in a predetermined shape with a predetermined color (white) as described above. In addition, the normal reserved symbol in the special display mode (notice display mode) is at least a color different from the normal display mode (for example, blue, red, gold, etc.), and the shape is a predetermined shape (round shape) common to the normal display mode. ) Is displayed. In the special display mode, the symbol may be displayed in a shape or size different from the normal display mode. In this way, by displaying the normally reserved symbol in the special display mode (preliminary display mode), it is possible to notify the player that there has been a hold in which a variable display (symbol variation effect) is performed with a predetermined variation pattern. it can. By setting a pattern having a high possibility that the result of jackpot determination (preliminary determination) is a big hit as the predetermined variation pattern, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of occurrence of the big hit. The special display mode is not limited to one type, and a plurality of types may be prepared and displayed in different modes depending on the variation pattern. Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the display screen of the effect display device 34 is the upper change display area in which the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are changed and the lower hold that displays the hold symbols. It can be divided into a display area (information display area). Although FIG. 35 shows a case where the second special symbol hold symbol 35b is not displayed, the second special symbol hold symbol 35b is also displayed as the second special symbol hold is generated. Similar to the symbol hold symbol 35a, the symbol is displayed in the hold display area in the normal display mode or the notice display mode. In the hold display area (information display area), a mode in which the hold pattern 35a of the first special symbol or the hold symbol 35b of the second special symbol is displayed as a normal hold pattern in a normal display mode or a special display mode (notice display mode), This is referred to as a first display mode of the hold display area. Further, the reserved symbol 35a of the first special symbol and the reserved symbol 35b of the second special symbol are not limited to those displayed in the same size, and may be displayed in different sizes. In that case, in the state without electric support where the game proceeds mainly with the first special symbol, the reserved symbol 35a of the first special symbol is displayed larger than the reserved symbol 35b of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol is the main subject. In the state with the electric support where the game proceeds, the reserved symbol 35b of the second special symbol may be displayed larger than the reserved symbol 35a of the first special symbol.

[Design variation effect processing]
The symbol variation effect process of S1010 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. When the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 36 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first receives a symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S324 of the variation display related process of FIG. It is determined whether or not (S1200). If it is determined that the command variation start command has been received, it is determined based on the received command whether or not the result of the current big hit determination is a big hit (S1202). A jackpot symbol is set for the symbol (S1204), and if it is off, a symbol for losing is set for the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S1206). When the stop symbol of the effect symbol is set, the effect pattern is set based on the received symbol variation start command (S1208). As described above, the symbol variation start command includes the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) and the special symbol halt symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). The symbol can be selected by reading out the stop symbol corresponding to the received special symbol stop information designation command from the stop symbols of the effect symbol stored in advance in the ROM 90b. The effect pattern can be selected by reading out the effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command from the effect pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. In the present embodiment, the production pattern is selected using a production pattern table that differs depending on the current production mode. Accordingly, a different production pattern is selected depending on the production mode. Here, the production mode is for suggesting the current gaming state (the state with no low probability electric support, the state with low probability electric support, the state with high probability electric support, the state without high probability electric support). In the embodiment, “normal mode” suggesting that the current gaming state is a state without low probability electric support, and “probable change time short mode” indicating that the current gaming state is a state with high probability electric support and , There is a "short time mode" that suggests that the current gaming state is a state with low probability electric support and a "probable non-short time mode" that indicates that the current gaming state is a state without high probability electric support .

  When the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol are set in this way, the symbol variation effect is started (S1210). The processing of S1210 is performed by transmitting to the effect display control board 91 an effect command (symbol change effect start command) for instructing the start of the symbol change effect based on the stop symbol of the effect symbol and the effect pattern. Upon receiving the effect command, the effect display control board 91 performs display control so that the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started on the display screen of the effect display device 34. Also, in accordance with the symbol variation effect, variation display (flashing display) of the determination symbols 34a and 34b is also started. That is, when the subject of the current symbol variation game is the first special symbol, the variation display (flashing display) of the first determination symbol 34a is started, and when the current variation subject is the second special symbol, the second determination is started. The variation display (blinking display) of the symbol 34b is started. Of the first determination symbol 34a and the second determination symbol 34b, the determination symbol that is not the target of the current variation display is maintained as the previous display.

  If it is determined in S1200 that the symbol variation start command has not been received, or after the effect symbol variation display is started in S1210, it is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the special symbol game process S248 of FIG. It is determined whether or not a symbol stop command has been received (S1212). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the symbol variation effect is terminated (S1214), the symbol variation effect process is terminated, and if it is determined that the symbol stop command is not received, the symbol variation effect process is terminated. The process of S1214 is performed by transmitting to the effect display control board 91 an effect command (design change effect end command) for instructing the end of the symbol change effect. When the effect display control board 91 receives the effect command, the effect display device 34 finishes the symbol variation effect (the effect symbol variation display), and the stop symbol of the effect symbol set in S1204 or S1206 is stopped and displayed. Control display. Further, the determination symbols 34a and 34b are also stopped in accordance with the stop of the effect symbols. That is, if the current symbol variation game target is the first special symbol, the first determination symbol 34a is stopped and displayed. If the current variation subject is the second special symbol, the second determination symbol 34b is stopped and displayed. .

[Direction processing during on-hold digestion]
The on-hold digestion effect process of S1020 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. In the on-hold digest effect processing of FIG. 37, first, whether or not the specific on-hold effect is being performed (S1300), the on-hold digest command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the processing of S324 of the variable display related processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not it has been received (S1302, S1304). If it is determined in S1300 that the specific hold effect is not being performed, and it is determined in S1302 that the hold digest command has not been received, the hold digest effect process is terminated. If it is determined in S1300 that the specific hold effect is not being performed, and it is determined in S1302 that the hold digest command has been received, one normal hold symbol is deleted (S1306). If the pending digest command received in S1300 is the first special symbol pending digest command, in S1306, one of the first reserved symbols 35a related to the change is deleted and another first reserved symbol 35a is being displayed. If it is received and the received pending digest command is the second special symbol pending digest command, in S1306, one second reserved symbol 35b related to the change is deleted and another second reserved symbol is received. If 35b is being displayed, a process of shifting it is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the specific hold effect flag set in S1114 of the hold occurrence process in FIG. 33 is on (S1308). If the specific hold effect flag is on, the specific hold effect condition is satisfied, and therefore the specific hold effect start process is executed (the specific hold effect is started) (S1310), and the specific number indicating the number of executions of the specific hold effect is indicated. A value of 3 is set in the hold effect counter (S1312). The specific hold effect counter is decremented by 1 each time the specific hold effect is performed. In the present embodiment, the remaining three except for the first hold among the four holds of the first special symbol stored when the specific hold effect flag is turned on (when the specific hold effect condition is satisfied). The hold is displayed as a specific hold symbol, and three specific hold effects are performed using these three specific hold symbols. Here, as described above, the specific hold effect flag is turned on when the number of holds of the first special symbol is 4, and the specific hold effect start process starts the symbol variation effect and the hold digest effect process. This is performed after deleting one normal reserved symbol in S1306 of the on-hold digestion effect process. For this reason, when the specific hold effect start process is performed, three normal hold symbols are displayed on the display screen (in the hold display area) of the effect display device 34. That is, when the first hold among the four holds is exhausted (when the first change design effect of the first hold is started), the specific hold effect is started. Is already erased and the remaining three holds are displayed. In S1312, since the value 3 is set in the specific hold effect counter, if the specific hold effect is performed three times using the three specific hold effects, the specific hold effect counter becomes 0. Then, the number of holdings is decremented by 1 (S1314), and the on-hold digest time effect process is terminated. If the specific hold effect flag is not on, the specific hold effect start process and the specific hold effect counter setting process are skipped, the hold number is decremented by 1 (S1314), and the hold digest effect process ends. . If the received pending digest command is the first special symbol pending digest command, the number of the first special symbol retained is decremented by the value 1, and the received pending digest command is the second special symbol pending digest. If it is a time command, a process of decrementing the hold number of the second special symbol by 1 is performed.

  The specific hold production start process of S1310 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. In the specific hold effect start process of FIG. 38, first, all the normal hold symbols (stored information in the first display mode) being displayed on the display screen (in the hold display area) of the effect display device 34 are specified hold symbols (second display). In order to change to the storage information of the display mode, a specific hold symbol is set for each hold using the specific hold symbol determination table (S1330). In addition, all the holdings currently displayed are the remaining three holdings except the first holding in the digestion order among the four holdings of the first special symbol when the specific holding effect condition is satisfied. FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a specific reserved symbol determination table, FIG. 39 (a) is a specific reserved symbol determination table in a normal display mode, and FIG. 39 (b) is a specific hold in a special display mode. It is a symbol determination table. In this specific hold effect start processing, a specific hold symbol for each hold is set using the specific hold symbol determination table in the normal display mode of FIG. 39A, and the table of FIG. It is used when a specific reserved symbol is additionally displayed in S1124 of the occurrence process. As shown in Fig. 39 (a), sushi such as “tuna sushi”, “shrimp sushi”, “squid sushi”, “egama sushi”, “kappa sushi” is placed on the plate as the specific hold pattern at the start of the specific hold production. Five types of specific reserved symbols (sushi reserved symbols) are provided, and each specific reserved symbol corresponds equally to 20 random numbers out of 100 (0 to 99) specific reserved symbol determination random numbers. It is attached. As the specific hold effect of this embodiment, a plurality (three in this embodiment) of specific hold symbols (sushi hold symbols) set for each hold, ally character (first character) and enemy character (second) Character) is displayed, and an effect is made as to whether or not each specific reserved symbol (sushi reserved symbol) can be eaten by a teammate character (first character). Then, when the specific reserved symbol can be eaten by the teammate character, the production is successful, and when the specific reserved symbol cannot be eaten by the teammate character (e.g., eaten by the enemy character), the production fails. In S1330, the three reserved symbols being displayed are set to any one of the five types of specific reserved symbols. At this time, selection of specific reserved symbols for each hold is performed so that the same specific reserved symbols do not overlap. For this reason, different types of specific reserved symbols (sushi reserved symbols with different sushi material) are set as three specific reserved symbols instead of the three normal reserved symbols. In addition, in the table of FIG. 39 (b) used when a specific reserved symbol is additionally displayed, as a special reserved symbol in a special display mode, a specific reserved symbol only for a plate on which no sushi is placed (sushi hold without sushi material) Symbol) is prepared, and this specific reserved symbol is selected with all of the specific reserved symbol determination random numbers from 0 to 99. For this reason, after setting the three specific hold symbols in the specific hold effect starting process, sushi is not placed in step S1124 of the hold occurrence effect process in FIG. 33 for the new hold that occurred during the execution of the specific hold effect. It will be displayed as a specific reserved symbol (sushi reserved symbol without sushi material).

  When the specific hold symbol is set for each hold, the specific hold effect content determination table for determining the effect content of the specific hold effect for each hold is selected (S1332). Here, the determination of the content of the specific hold effect is determined by the privilege (acquired content) when the specific hold effect is successful for each set specific hold symbol (when the specific hold symbol is eaten by a teammate character) and the specific hold This is done by setting a correspondence with the success / failure aspect of the effect (whether the specific reserved symbol can be eaten by the teammate character, ie, success or failure). That is, among the four holds of the first special symbol when the specific hold effect condition is established, the remaining three holds excluding the hold with the first digestion order are the benefits (acquired contents) when the specific hold effect is successful, respectively. ) And the success or failure mode of the specific hold effect are set in association with the specific hold symbol. In the following, except for the first hold where the symbol variation production (special symbol variation display) has already started, the remaining three holds are in the order of the first hold, the second hold, 3 Explain as the second hold. For this reason, among the four holdings of the first special symbol when the specific holding effect condition is satisfied, the holding with the last digestion order is the third holding among the three holdings. The selection of the effect content determination table is performed based on the third variation pattern of suspension. In addition, as the privilege (acquired content) when the specific hold effect is successful, the symbol variation effect content (reach effect content) performed in the third hold is shown.

  40 and 41 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the specific hold effect content determination table. The specific hold effect is provided with a plurality of types of specific hold effect patterns (for example, six of E01 to E06), and one specific hold effect pattern based on the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect pattern determination random number. Is determined. Each specific hold effect pattern has a predetermined symbol change effect associated with each hold (specific hold symbol) having the first to third digestion orders. Specifically, in the specific hold production pattern E01, normal reach (in the following description, “normal reach” is also simply referred to as “reach”) is associated with the first specific hold symbol in the digestion order, and the second specific hold. The symbol is associated with a pseudo-ream (pseudo-continuous variation effect), and the third specific reserved symbol is associated with a story reach (in the following description, “story reach” is also simply referred to as “story”). In the specific hold effect pattern E02, reach is associated with the first specific hold symbol in the digestion order, a story is associated with the second specific hold symbol, and a pseudo-ream is associated with the third specific hold symbol. In the specific hold effect pattern E03, the pseudo-ream is associated with the first specific hold symbol in the digestion order, the reach is associated with the second specific hold symbol, and the story is associated with the third specific hold symbol. In the specific hold effect pattern E04, the pseudo-ream is associated with the first specific hold symbol in the digestion order, the story is associated with the second specific hold symbol, and the reach is associated with the third specific hold symbol. In the specific holding effect pattern E05, battle reach (in the following description, “battle reach” is also simply referred to as “battle”) is associated with the first specific holding symbol and the second specific holding symbol in the digestion order. The reach is associated with the th specific reserved symbol. In the specific holding effect pattern E06, reach is associated with the first specific holding symbol in the digestion order, and the battle is associated with the second specific holding symbol and the third specific holding symbol in the digesting order.

  Moreover, in each hold production | presentation pattern, the success / failure aspect (success or failure) different for every table is matched with the production content of each hold | maintenance with the first to third digestion order. Specifically, out of the remaining three holds, the digest order is the third hold (the last order of the four holds of the first special symbol when the specific hold effect condition is satisfied, In the effect content determination table (FIG. 40 (a)) for the variation pattern P03 (pseudo continuous variation) selected when the variation pattern of “pending” is the variation pattern P03, the success mode is associated with the pseudo ream. Failure modes are associated with reach and stories. In the effect content determination table (see FIG. 40B) for the variation pattern P04 (normal reach) selected when the last variation pattern to be suspended is the variation pattern P04, the success mode is associated with the reach, A failure mode is associated with a story. Moreover, about a battle, a success mode is matched with a thing with a digestion order first among two specific pending | holding symbols with which the battle was matched, and a failure mode is matched with the thing with a later digestion order. In the effect content determination table (see FIG. 40 (c)) for the variation pattern P05 (pseudo sequence + normal reach) selected when the last pending variation pattern is the variation pattern P05, the success mode corresponds to the reach or pseudo sequence. The failure mode is associated with the story. In the effect content determination table (see FIG. 41 (a)) for the variation pattern P06 (pseudo sequence + normal reach + story reach) selected when the last variation pattern to be held is the variation pattern P06, reach, pseudo sequence, story Is associated with a success mode and no failure mode. In the effect content determination table (see FIG. 41B) for the variation pattern P07 (normal reach + battle reach) selected when the last pending variation pattern is the variation pattern P07, the success mode is associated with the reach or battle. The failure mode is not associated. In the effect content determination table (see FIG. 41 (c)) for the change pattern P01 (normal change) selected when the last hold change pattern is the change pattern P01 (when the specific hold effect of gas is executed). A failure mode is associated with each effect, except that a success mode is associated with the one with the digestion order earlier among the two specific reserved symbols associated with the battle. In this way, in the specific hold effect, the last hold effect pattern is notified in advance by a combination of success / failure modes of the specific hold effect of a plurality of holds (digestion order is first to third hold) including the last hold. It is. In addition, in the effect content determination table in FIGS. 40A, 40C, and 41A, the specific hold effect patterns E05 and E06 are not prepared, and the effect content determination table in FIG. Are not provided with specific on-hold effect patterns E01 to E04.

  When the specific hold production content determination table is selected, based on the selected specific hold production content determination table, the symbol variation production content (production mode) which is a privilege (acquired content) and the success or failure mode of the specific hold production (success or failure) ) Is set for each hold (S1334). And the display content of an alerting | reporting panel is set based on the set specific reserved symbol and the symbol change effect content which is a privilege (S1336). This notification panel is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34 in accordance with the start of the specific hold effect, and the correspondence between the specific hold symbol (stored information display mode) and the privilege (effect mode) is a game. It is the image for production which imitated the panel for reporting (displaying) to a person. On the notification panel, information indicating the specific reserved symbol (display mode of stored information) and information indicating the privilege content (effect mode) are displayed in association with each other. In this embodiment, as information (aspect information) indicating a specific reserved symbol (display mode of stored information), the same symbol (sushi symbol) as the specific reserved symbol is displayed on the notification panel. If the player can recognize (identify and discriminate), there is no need to display the same symbol as the specific reserved symbol on the notification panel. For example, characters indicating the type of the specific reserved symbol (such as tuna and shrimp sushi material) (Characters shown) may be displayed. Further, in this embodiment, as information (mode information) indicating the privilege content (effect mode), a character indicating the content (type) of the design variation effect (character indicating the name of the effect such as reach, pseudo-ream, story) is notified. Although it is supposed to be displayed on the panel, if the player can recognize (identify and discriminate) the content (type) of the symbol variation effect, it is necessary to display characters indicating the content (type) of the symbol variation effect on the notification panel. For example, a picture (such as a character appearing in the reach production) indicating the content (type) of the design fluctuation production may be displayed. Next, the normal hold symbol (three normal hold symbols in this case) being displayed on the display screen (within the hold display area) of the effect display device 34 is deleted (S1338), and the specific hold including the notification panel and the specific hold symbol is displayed. The effect image is displayed on the display screen (within the hold display area) of the effect display device 34 (S1340), and the specific hold effect start process ends.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a specific hold effect image displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34. As shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, as a specific holding effect image, a conveyor image for moving a specific holding symbol (sushi holding symbol) and a waiting position on the left side of the conveyor image are arranged in the first, second, and third digestion order from the right. And three (three types) specific reserved symbols, a friend character (first character) and an enemy character (second character) arranged on the upper center side of the conveyor image, and the “friend is sushi” on the right side of the conveyor image And a notification panel for notifying the acquired content (design variation effect content) when the specific holding effect is successful. 42, the reach is associated with the first specific reserved symbol (tuna sushi) in the digestion order, the pseudo-ream is associated with the second specific reserved symbol (egg sushi) in the digestion order, A story is associated with the third specific reserved symbol (shrimp sushi) in order (the specific reserved effect pattern E01 is displayed). A mode in which such a specific hold effect image is displayed in the hold display area (information display area) is referred to as a second display mode of the hold display area. The specific hold effect image is displayed so as to fit within the hold display area, and the size of the hold display area remains the same as when the normal hold symbol is displayed (see FIG. 35, first display mode). For this reason, the size of the variable display area also does not change, and the size relationship between the size of the hold display area and the size of the variable display area is maintained before and after the start of the specific hold effect (during execution of the specific hold effect). It will be drowned (maintained). The size of the variable display area is set to the size required to perform the symbol variation and reach effects. Therefore, when the specific hold effect is performed, the size of the variable display area is not changed (not reduced). It is possible to prevent the visibility of the fluctuating effect and the reach effect from deteriorating and losing the gaming interest.

  When the on-hold digest effect processing in FIG. 37 is executed after starting the specific hold effect in this way, it is determined in S1300 that the specific hold effect is being performed. Then, if it is determined in S1304 that a command at the time of hold digest has been received, a specific hold digest process is executed (S1316), and the specific hold effect counter is decremented by 1 (S1318). As a result, as described above, the specific hold effect counter is decremented by 1 each time the specific hold digest process (specific hold effect process using the specific hold symbol) is performed. Subsequently, the hold count is decremented by 1 (S1314), and the hold digest time effect process is terminated. Also, if it is determined in S1304 that a command at the time of holding digest is not received, it is determined whether or not the specific holding effect counter has a value of 0 (S1320). If it is determined that the specific hold effect counter does not have the value 0, the hold digest effect process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specific hold effect counter has reached the value 0, it waits for the specific hold effect end timing (S1322). ), A specific hold effect end process is executed (S1324), and the hold digest time effect process ends. The specific hold effect end timing will be described later.

  The specific pending digestion process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the specific hold digest process of FIG. 43, first, it is determined whether or not the success or failure mode of the specific hold effect set for the current digest target hold is a successful mode (S1360). In addition, here, the digest process of the three specific hold symbols displayed in the specific hold effect start process will be described, and a special display mode (additional display mode) additionally displayed in S1124 of the hold time production process in FIG. The digestion process of the specific reserved symbol (sushi reserved symbol without sushi material) will be described later. If it is determined in S1360 that the mode is a success mode, a selection process of a successful mode is performed using the success mode determination table (S1362). If it is determined that the mode is a failure mode, the failure mode is determined using the failure mode setting table. A selection process is performed (S1364). FIG. 44 shows an example of the effect mode determination table for the specific hold effect. As shown in FIG. 44 (a), in the success presentation mode determination table, the first success mode is associated with values 0 to 79 among the presentation mode determination random numbers 0 to 99, and the second success is set to values 80 to 99. Aspects are associated. That is, the first success mode is more likely to appear than the second success mode. Also, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), in the failure effect mode determination table, the first mode of failure is associated with values 0 to 79 among the value 0 to 99 in the effect mode determination random number, and the values 80 to 99 are the first. Two failure modes are associated with each other. That is, the first failure mode is more likely to appear than the second failure mode.

  Next, it is determined whether the production mode of the successful performance selected in S1362 is the first successful mode (S1366). Here, FIG. 45 shows a state where the specific hold effect is executed in the first success mode, and FIG. 46 shows a state where the specific hold effect is executed in the second success mode. If it determines with it being a 1st successful mode, a specific reserved symbol will be moved from a stand-by position to the 1st movement position before a teammate character (1st character) by the 1st movement mode (refer to S1368 and Drawing 45 (a)). Then, when the teammate character takes and eats the specific reserved symbol moved to the first movement position (digests the specific reserved symbol in the first digest mode) (see S1370, FIG. 45 (b)), the first successful mode The specific hold production is executed, and the specific hold digest process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1366 that it is not the first successful mode, that is, the second successful mode, the specific reserved symbol is moved from the standby position to the second moving position before the enemy character (second character) by the second moving mode ( S1372, see FIG. 46 (a)). Then, the enemy character takes the specific reserved symbol moved to the second movement position, and then passes it to the ally character to eat it (digest the specific reserved symbol in the third digestion mode) (S1374, FIG. 46 (b). )), The specific hold effect is executed in the second success mode, and the specific hold digest process is terminated. As described above, since the first success mode is more likely to appear than the second success mode, when the specific hold effect is executed in the success mode, the specific hold symbol is more in the first movement mode than in the second movement mode. It often moves.

  Moreover, if the production mode of failure production is selected in S1364, it will be determined whether it is the 1st failure mode (S1376). Here, FIG. 47 shows a state where the specific hold effect is executed in the first failure mode, and FIG. 48 shows a state where the specific hold effect is executed in the second failure mode. If it determines with it being a 1st failure mode, a specific reservation symbol will be moved from a waiting position to the 2nd movement position before an enemy character (2nd character) by the 2nd movement mode (refer to S1378 and Drawing 47 (a)). Then, when the enemy character takes the specific reserved symbol moved to the second movement position and eats it (digests the specific reserved symbol in the second digestion mode) (see S1380, FIG. 47 (b)), in the first failure mode The specific hold production is executed, and the specific hold digest process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1376 that it is not the first failure mode, that is, the second failure mode, the specific reserved symbol is moved from the standby position to the first movement position before the teammate character (first character) by the first movement mode ( S1382, see FIG. 48 (a)). Then, the specific reserved symbol moved to the first movement position passes through without being eaten by the teammate character (digests the specific reserved symbol in the fourth digestion mode) (see S1384, FIG. 48 (b)). Then, the specific hold effect is executed in the second failure mode, and the specific hold digest process is terminated. As described above, since the first failure mode is more likely to appear than the second failure mode, when the specific reservation effect is executed in the failure mode, the specific reservation symbol is more in the second movement mode than in the first movement mode. It often moves.

  This specific reserved digest process is performed based on the reception of the pending digest command during the specific reserved effect, and the reserved digest command is transmitted from the main control board 70 to the sub control board 90 together with the symbol variation start command. The specific holding effect is performed (the specific holding symbol is deleted) in accordance with the start of the symbol changing effect (the special symbol changing game). That is, every time the symbol variation effect starts, the specific hold image is performed and the specific hold images are sequentially deleted one by one. For this reason, even if the variation pattern of the last hold (specific hold symbol) is a pattern with a reach effect, etc., the specific hold effect is performed before the reach effect is performed during the last hold symbol change effect. The contents of the performance to be performed will be notified in advance. In addition, it is not restricted to what is performed according to the start of a symbol variation effect, You may perform a specific holding | maintenance effect during a symbol variation effect.

  Here, in the notification panels shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, a battle is associated with the specific reserved symbol (squid sushi) having the first digestion order and the second specific reserved symbol (kappa roll) having the digestion order. The reach is associated with the third specific reserved symbol (shrimp sushi) in order (the specific reserved effect pattern E05 is displayed). For this reason, if the ally character ate both squid sushi and kappa wrap, it is determined that the battle reach will be performed with the last change display, and if the ally character ate shrimp sushi, the last It will be determined that normal reach will be performed with the variable display of the hold. If the teammate character ate squid sushi but did not eat kappa wrap, it is determined that no battle reach is performed. In addition, since the battle reach of this embodiment develops from the normal reach, when the battle reach is determined because the ally character ate both squid sushi and kappa roll, it is also determined that the normal reach is also performed before the battle reach. It can be expected that the ally character will eat shrimp sushi before digesting the third specific reservation. In this example, if the ally character eats squid sushi and shrimp sushi without eating kappa wrap, the variation pattern P04 (normal reach) is confirmed, and if the ally character eats squid sushi and kappa wrap, the ally character further shrimp sushi. The variation pattern P07 (combination of normal reach and battle reach), which has a higher chance of hitting than the variation pattern P04 (normal reach), is confirmed, and the ally character must eat squid sushi and eat kappa rolls and shrimp sushi If the squid sushi is eaten (only squid sushi is eaten), the fluctuation pattern P01 (normal fluctuation without a reach effect) having a lower probability of big hit than the fluctuation pattern P04 (normal reach) is determined.

  In addition, in the notification panels shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the reach is associated with the first specific reserved symbol (tuna sushi) in the digestion order, and the second specific reserved symbol (eggushi sushi) in the digestion sequence is pseudo-linked. And a story is associated with the specific reserved symbol (shrimp sushi) in the third digestion order (the specific reserved effect pattern E01 is displayed). For this reason, when the ally character eats tuna sushi, it is confirmed that the normal reach is performed with the last hold variation display, and when the ally character eats egg sushi, the last hold change display is displayed. When it is determined that the pseudo-ream will be performed and the friend character has eaten shrimp sushi, it is determined that the story reach will be performed with the last change display. In this example, if the ally character eats egg sushi and does not eat tuna sushi and shrimp sushi (if only tamago sushi is eaten), the variation pattern P03 (pseudo-ream) is confirmed, and tuna sushi is eaten and egg sushi and shrimp are eaten. If the sushi is not eaten, the fluctuation pattern P04 (normal reach) is confirmed, and if the ally character eats the tuna sushi and the egg sushi and does not eat the shrimp sushi, the fluctuation pattern having a higher probability of hitting than the fluctuation pattern P04 (normal reach). If P05 (combination of pseudo-ream and normal reach) is confirmed and the ally character eats tuna sushi, egg sushi and shrimp sushi, the variation pattern P06 (combination of pseudo-ream, normal reach and story reach) is more likely to be a big hit ) Is confirmed and allied characters are tuna sushi, egg sushi and shrimp If both eat, so that variation pattern P03 (pseudo continuous) and the fluctuation pattern P04 (normal reach) the possibility of the jackpot is that (normal variation without reach demonstration) low variation pattern P01 than is fixed.

  In this way, in the specific reservation effect, when the specific reservation symbol is digested by the ally character (when the ally character eats the sushi reservation symbol), the privilege (symbol variation) displayed in association with the specific reservation symbol on the notification panel Production content). That is, when the change display of the special symbol based on the last hold is executed, it is determined that the symbol change effect (privilege) with the content displayed in association with the specific hold symbol on the notification panel is performed. Become. In addition, the more the special character (sushi hold symbol) that the teammate character eats, the more benefits (directives) that are acquired and the more likely it is that the chance of winning is increased. It can be shown that the possibility is high. In addition, since the specific holding effect of the success mode often displays the specific symbol in the first movement mode, and the specific holding effect of the failure mode often moves and displays the specific symbol in the second movement mode, It can be said that the greater the number of times the specific reserved symbol moves in the first movement mode, the higher the probability of a big hit.

  The specific hold effect end processing of S1324 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. 49, first, it is determined whether or not there is a specific reserved symbol (sushi reserved symbol without sushi material) displayed in the additional display mode (S1390), and the special display mode is displayed. If it is determined that there is a specific reserved symbol, the specific reserved effect image including the notification panel and the specific reserved symbol (sushi reserved symbol without sushi material) is erased (S1392). Then, normal holding symbols for the current number of holdings are displayed in the normal display mode (S1394), the specific holding effect flag is turned off (S1396), and the specific holding effect end processing is ended. The process of S1394 is a process of displaying the same number of normal reserved symbols as the number of specific reserved symbols (sushi reserved symbols without sushi material) displayed in the special display mode. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no specific reserved symbol (sushi reserved symbol without sushi material) displayed in a special display mode, the specific reserved effect image including the notification panel is deleted (S1398), and the specific reserved effect flag is turned off. (S1396), the specific hold effect end processing is ended. In this way, in the specific hold effect end process, the specific hold effect ends even if there is a specific hold symbol (a sushi hold symbol without sushi material) displayed in a special display mode. It is not necessary to perform the specific reservation digestion process of FIG. Even if the specific reservation digestion process of FIG. 43 is performed, since the specific reservation design of the special display mode has no sushi material (because it is a specific reservation design of only the plate), like the process of S1384 of the specific reservation digestion process, Any character may perform a specific holding effect in a mode (failed mode) of passing through without taking a specific holding symbol.

  This specific hold production end process is executed when it is determined that the specific hold production end time is reached and the specific hold production end timing is reached. As described above, the specific suspension digestion process is performed in accordance with the start of the symbol variation production (special symbol variation game), and the production counter is decremented after the specific suspension digestion processing. During the (second hold) symbol variation effect, the specific hold effect counter becomes 0. The specific hold end timing can be, for example, the timing at which the last hold symbol variation effect ends. By doing so, when all of the four reserved symbol variation effects of the first special symbol stored when the specific hold effect condition is satisfied, the specific hold effect end processing is performed and the specific hold effect ends. Will do. Alternatively, the specific hold end timing may be a predetermined timing before the last hold symbol variation effect ends (during the symbol variation effect). Specifically, when an effect with a high probability of winning a big hit such as story reach or battle reach is performed during the last reserved symbol variation effect, the timing of starting the effect can be set. In this way, when an effect with a high probability of a big hit such as story reach or battle reach is performed, the screen for specific hold effect (hold display area) is deleted, and an effect display device for story reach, battle reach, etc. Since it is also possible to perform the entire 34 display screens, it is possible to increase the effect of reach production and improve the game entertainment.

[Big hit game effect processing]
The big hit game effect process of S1030 is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. When the big hit game effect process of FIG. 50 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 first determines whether or not the big hit game start designation command has been received (S1400). Here, the jackpot game start designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in S258 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 13 as described above. If it is determined that the jackpot game start designation command has been received, a jackpot game start effect is executed (S1402). If it is determined that the jackpot game start designation command has not been received, the processing of S1402 is skipped and the next The process proceeds to S1404. In the big hit game start effect, an effect command is output to the effect display control board 91 so that the big hit fanfare screen showing the occurrence of the big hit is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. The driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving board 93 so that the LED lamp 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

  Next, it is determined whether a normal round start designation command has been received (S1404). Here, the normal round start designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in S504 of the first big prize opening game process of FIG. 23 or S604 of the second big prize opening game process of FIG. If it is determined that the normal round start designation command has been received, the normal round effect is executed (S1406). In the normal round effect, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that an effect screen such as a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. This is done by outputting a drive signal to the amplifier board 92 and outputting the drive signal to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED lamp 93a is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. If it is determined in S1404 that the normal round start designation command has not been received, S1406 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S1408.

  Next, it is determined whether a specific round start designation command has been received (S1408). Here, the specific round start designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in S704 of the specific area entry game process of FIG. If it is determined that a specific round start designation command has been received, the big hit symbol (special symbol per symbol) that triggered the occurrence of this big hit game is the probability variable big hit symbol (Special Fig. 1 probability variable big hit symbol A, B or Special Fig. 2 probability variable big hit) It is determined whether or not the symbols are symbols A and B (S1410), and if it is determined that the symbol is not a probability big hit symbol but a normal big hit symbol (Special Fig. 1 normal big hit symbol), a normal round effect similar to S1406 is executed. (S1412) If it determines with it being a probable big hit symbol, a specific round alerting effect will be performed (S1414). Here, the specific round notification effect is, for example, an effect of notifying the player of the execution of the specific round by displaying a message such as “Aim at V” on the effect display device 34. Specifically, the amplifier board is configured so that a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that an effect display screen for notification is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. The driving signal is output to 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving substrate 93 so that the LED lamp 93a is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. In this embodiment, when a big hit is drawn with a probability variation big hit symbol, a specific round notification effect is executed in a specific round. However, a big hit is made with some probability variation big hit symbols (for example, special figure one probability variation big hit B). It is good also as not performing a specific round alerting effect.

  Then, whether or not the specific area passage designation command transmitted by the main control board 70 in S796 of the specific area passage presence / absence monitoring process in FIG. 28 is received (S1416), the main control board in S750 of the effective period monitoring process in FIG. It is determined whether or not the valid period end designation command transmitted by 70 is received (S1418). If it is determined that neither the specific area passage designation command nor the valid period end designation command has been received, the process proceeds to S1424. If it is determined in S1418 that the valid period end designation command has been received before determining that the specific area passage designation command has been received in S1416, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 52 within the valid period during the big hit game, Since the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is a low probability state (a state with low probability electric support), a probability change notification effect is executed in a failure mode (S1420). On the other hand, if it is determined in S1416 that the specific area passage designation command has been received, the game ball passes through the specific area 52 within the effective period during the big hit game, and the game state after the big hit game is in a high probability state (high probability electric support). Therefore, the probability change notification effect is executed in a successful manner (S1422).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game end designation command has been received (S1424). Here, the big hit game end designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in S822 of the big hit game end processing in FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has been received, a jackpot game end effect is executed (S1426). In the jackpot game end effect, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that a jackpot ending screen indicating the end of the jackpot game is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. As described above, the driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving board 93 so that the LED lamp 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. If it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has not been received, the jackpot game effect process is terminated.

  When the jackpot game end effect is executed, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag included in the jackpot game end designation command received in S1416 is on (S1428). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not on but off, It is determined that there is a low probability electric support state after the game ends, and the “time reduction mode” is set as the effect mode (S1430), and the big hit game effect process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON, it is determined that a state with high probability electric support is generated after the big hit game ends, and the “probability variation short time mode” is set as the effect mode (S1432). If a state with high probability electric support occurs after the big hit game ends, the player may be able to select a plurality of performance modes (“time reduction mode” and “probability change time reduction mode”) (mode selection).

[Direction mode transition processing]
The effect mode transition process of S1040 is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. When the effect mode transition process of FIG. 51 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not the effect mode being executed is the “time reduction mode” (S1500). If it is determined that the effect mode being executed is not the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to S1514. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode being executed is the “time reduction mode”, it is determined whether or not the game state designation command transmitted by the main control board 70 is received in S278 or S290 of the special symbol game process of FIG. (S1502). As described above, the game state designation command includes the setting status of the probability variation flag and the variation shortening flag. If it is determined that the gaming state designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to S1514. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (S1504) and whether or not the variation shortening flag is off (S1506 and S1508). If it is determined in S1504 that the probability variation flag is OFF and it is determined in S1508 that the variation shortening flag is ON, it is determined that the current gaming state is a state with low probability electric support, and “time reduction mode” is set. The production mode transition process is terminated while maintaining the state. If it is determined in S1504 that the probability change flag is OFF and it is determined in S1508 that the fluctuation shortening flag is OFF, it is determined that the gaming state has shifted from the low probability electric support state to the low probability electric support state, The effect mode is changed from the “short time mode” to the “normal mode” (S1510), and the effect mode transfer process is terminated. If it is determined in S1504 that the probability variation flag is ON, and if it is determined in S1506 that the variation shortening flag is ON, it is determined that the current gaming state is a state with high probability electric support, and the “time reduction mode” is set. The production mode transition process is terminated while maintaining the state. Note that when the gaming state is a state with high probability electric support, the “probability change time short mode” is normally set as the production mode. However, as described above, if the mode is selected by the player's input, the probability is high. Even when there is power support, it may be set to “Time reduction mode”. If it is determined in S1504 that the probability change flag is ON and if it is determined in S1506 that the fluctuation shortening flag is OFF, it is determined that the gaming state has shifted from the state with high probability electric support to the state without high probability electric support. The production mode is changed from “time reduction mode” to “probability non-time reduction mode” (S1512).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the effect mode being executed is the “probability change time reduction mode” (S1514). If it is determined that the performance mode being executed is not the “probable change time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to S1522. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode being executed is the “probable change time reduction mode”, it is determined whether or not the game state designation command (variation shortening flag) transmitted by the main control board 70 is received in S290 of the special symbol game process. Determination is made (S1516). If it is determined that the gaming state designation command has not been received, the effect mode setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the variation shortening flag is off (S1518). If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON, it is determined that the current gaming state is a state with high probability electric support, and the effect mode transition process is terminated while maintaining the “probable change time-saving mode”. If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is off, it is determined that the gaming state has transitioned from the state with high probability electric support to the state without high probability electric support, and the production mode is changed from “probability variable short time mode” to “probability variable short time mode”. (S1520).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the performance mode being executed is “probability non-short-time mode” (S1522). If it is determined that the effect mode being executed is not the “probability non-short-time mode”, the effect mode transition process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode being executed is “probability non-short-time mode”, it is determined whether or not the gaming state designation command (probability variation flag) transmitted by the main control board 70 is received in S278 of the special symbol game processing. Determination is made (S1524). If it is determined that the gaming state designation command has not been received, the effect mode setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is off (S1526). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON, it is determined that the current gaming state is a state with no high probability electric support, and the effect mode transition process is terminated while the “probability variation non-short mode” is maintained. If it is determined that the probability variation flag is off, it is determined that the gaming state has shifted from the state with no high probability electric support to the state with no low probability electric support, and the production mode is switched from the “probability non-short-time mode” to the “normal mode”. In step S1528, the effect mode transition process is terminated.

  FIG. 52 is a transition diagram showing the transition of the effect mode. The transition from the “normal mode” to another production mode (“time reduction mode”, “probability change time reduction mode”, “probability change non-time reduction mode”) is triggered by the occurrence of a big hit without a low probability electric support. When a big hit occurs in the state without low probability electric support, if a game ball passes through a specific area 52 within the effective period in a specific round of the big hit game executed in accordance with this, the game state after the big hit game is ended When the state with high probability electric support is set and the game ball does not pass through the specific area 52 within the valid period, the state with low probability electric support is set as the gaming state after the big hit game ends. Here, when the jackpot symbol (symbol per special symbol) that is the trigger for the jackpot is a probable big hit symbol (special figure 1 probable big hit symbol A, B), the game ball passes the specific area 52 in a specific round. If there is a high probability electric support and the big hit symbol (special symbol per symbol) is a normal big hit symbol (Special Fig.1 normal big hit symbol), the game ball is played in a specific round. Since the possibility of passing through the specific region 52 is low, it is easy to set a low-probability power-free state. When a specific round is over, after the jackpot game is over, the probability change notification effect that informs the player whether the gaming state will be a high probability state (high probability electric support state) or low probability state (low probability electric support state) Is executed. The probability change notification effect is performed in a success mode when the gaming state becomes a high probability state, and is performed in a failure mode when the gaming state becomes a low probability state. After the big hit game, when the gaming state becomes a state with high probability electric support, when the production mode shifts from `` normal mode '' to `` probability short time mode '' and the gaming state becomes a state with low probability electric support The production mode shifts from the “normal mode” to the “time reduction mode”.

  When shifting to the “time-saving mode”, the time-saving mode continues until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (second special symbol) after the big hit game reaches the first predetermined number (100 times). “Time reduction mode” is a mode that is set in a state with low probability electric support, and in the state with electric support there is a higher frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 38 than in the state without electric support, 2. The game progresses mainly with changes in special symbols. In addition, the second special symbol has only a probable big hit symbol (Special Fig. 2 probable big hit symbol A, B). For this reason, if a big hit is pulled (pulled back) during the short-time mode (with low probability electric support), the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a high-probability electric support state and shifts to the “probability change short mode”. If the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (second special symbol) after the big hit game ends without reaching a big hit during the short-time mode reaches the first predetermined number (100 times), the gaming state is low from the low probability electric support state to the low probability Since there is no power support state, the “time reduction mode” is terminated and the process returns to the “normal mode”. Note that, in the “normal mode”, the player makes a left turn to cause the game ball to enter the first start port 36. For this reason, the game proceeds mainly by holding the first special symbol, and the holding of the second special symbol does not occur. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 36, the pre-determination process is performed because the fluctuation shortening flag is off, and the specific hold effect condition including that the hold number becomes 4 or more is satisfied. In this case, a specific holding effect is performed.

  When shifting to the “probability change time short mode”, the probability change time reduction mode continues until the number of changes of the special symbol (second special symbol) after the big hit game reaches the first predetermined number of times (100 times). The “probable short time mode” is a mode that is set in a state with high probability electric support, and in the state with electric support, the game ball enters the second start port 38 more frequently than the state without electric support, The game proceeds mainly with the variation of the second special symbol. In addition, the second special symbol has only a probable big hit symbol (Special Fig. 2 probable big hit symbol A, B). For this reason, as long as a big hit is drawn during the short-term probability change mode (a state with high probability electric support), a state with a high probability electric support is repeatedly generated (a big hit consecutive state). It should be noted that the player can also select either “probable change time reduction mode” or “time reduction mode” by mode selection. Therefore, if the player selects the “short-time mode”, the player can perform the “short-time mode” in a state with high-probability power support and cannot easily see it in a normal state (with low-probability power support). It is also possible to see productions with high reliability. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (second special symbol) after the big hit game reaches the first predetermined number (100 times), the electric support state (short-time state) ends and the high probability electric support state does not exist. For this reason, the “probability changing time-short mode” is completed, and the operation proceeds to the “probability changing non-time-short mode”. Further, in this embodiment, even when “time reduction mode” is set as the production mode in the state with high probability electric support, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (second special symbol) after the big hit game is the first predetermined number ( 100 times), the “time reduction mode” ends, and the process proceeds to the “probability non-time reduction mode”.

  When shifting to the “probability non-short-time mode”, the probabilistic non-time-short mode continues until the number of changes in the special symbol after the big hit game reaches the second predetermined number (120 times). In other words, the “probability non-short-time mode” is the remaining number of times until the second predetermined number of times (120 times) is reached after the number of changes of the special symbol after the end of the big hit game reaches the first predetermined number (100 times) ( 20 times). The “probability non-short-time mode” is a mode that is set in a state where there is no high probability electric support, and in the state where there is no electric support, the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 38 is lower than in the state where there is an electric support. Therefore, the game is mainly based on the variation of the first special symbol. In addition, since the first special symbol is a mix of probability variation jackpot symbol and normal jackpot symbol, if the jackpot is pulled (pulling back) during probability variation non-short-time mode, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is a state with high probability electric support or low It becomes one of the states with probability electric support, and shifts to “probability change short mode” or “time reduction mode” through a probability change notification effect.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment described above, the display screen of the effect display device 34 has an upper variable display area in which three effect symbols are variably displayed, and a lower hold display area (information display area) in which a hold symbol is displayed. The size of the variable display area is made larger than the size of the hold display area. When the normal hold symbol is displayed in the hold display area (during the first display mode), if a specific hold effect condition including that the hold number of the first special symbol becomes a predetermined number is satisfied, the hold display area The specific hold effect image is displayed (changed to the second display mode) in the hold display area while maintaining the size (including a mode change means for changing from the first display mode to the second display mode). Thereby, the new display mode of changing the display mode of the entire hold display area and displaying the hold symbol (stored information) can be realized to improve the game entertainment. In addition, since the size of the hold display area is not changed, the size of the change display area is not changed, and the size relationship between the size of the hold display area and the size of the change display area is Since it is not changed after it is established, it is possible to prevent the visibility such as the fluctuation display of the production symbol from being lowered, and the fluctuation display area and the hold display area even while the specific hold production is being performed. And can be clearly distinguished. In addition, when displaying an image for a specific reserved effect (second display mode), the reserved symbol is a specific reserved symbol different from the normal reserved symbol, and the digestion mode of the reserved symbol is also different. The display effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has at least a normal reserved symbol (first display mode) and a specific reserved symbol (second display mode) as a display mode of the reserved symbol (stored information), and displays the normal reserved symbol. When the specific holding effect condition including that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is equal to or greater than a predetermined number is satisfied, all the normal holding symbols being displayed are changed to the specific holding symbols (stored information display means) Changes from the first display mode to the second display mode). As a result, it is possible to realize a new display mode in which not only one pending symbol being displayed is changed but also a plurality of pending symbols being displayed are changed to specific reserved symbols. Amusement interest can be improved. Further, when the determination information (acquisition information) is acquired based on the detection of the game ball, a preliminary determination is performed based on the acquired determination information, and the normal holding symbol is displayed in a special display mode (preliminary display mode) based on the preliminary determination result. Or the normal hold symbol is changed to the specific hold symbol with one condition of the specific hold effect condition that the prior determination result is the specific result (the change pattern is the specific change pattern). Since the specific reserved symbol and the special display mode (preliminary display mode) of the normal reserved symbol are different display modes, there are various variations of the reserved symbol display for the notice effect performed based on the result of the prior determination. be able to.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the number of reserved first special symbols is a predetermined number and the specific reservation effect condition is satisfied, the specific reservation symbol (stored information display mode) and the effect are acquired. In addition to displaying a notification panel in which benefits (production contents, production modes) are associated (mode information display means displays mode information), a plurality of specific reserved symbols (stored information) are displayed, and the specific reserved symbols are ally The movement of the specific reserved symbol is displayed in the first movement mode for moving to the front of the character or the second movement mode for moving to the front of the enemy character. When the specific reserved symbol is moved and displayed in the first movement mode, it is often determined that the privilege displayed on the notification panel in association with the specific reserved symbol is given (the production is performed with the production contents). When the specific reserved symbol is moved and displayed in the second movement mode, it may be determined that the privilege displayed on the notification panel in association with the specific reserved symbol is not given (the production content is not performed). Many. Thus, a new hold indicating whether or not a privilege is given (which effect is performed) depending on whether each specific hold symbol is moved and displayed in the first movement mode or the second movement mode. Display can be realized. In addition, as the number of times that the specific reserved symbol is moved and displayed in the first movement mode is larger than the number of times that the specific movement symbol is moved and displayed in the second movement mode, an effect with a higher probability of occurrence of the big hit is performed, and Is high (a special symbol is likely to be stopped and displayed in a big hit symbol (specific mode)). For these reasons, it is possible to enhance the game interest by making the player pay attention to which of the first movement mode and the second movement mode each of the plurality of specific reserved symbols is moved and displayed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when a specific hold effect condition including that the number of holds of the first special symbol becomes the upper limit value 4 is satisfied, the image for the specific hold effect is displayed (the normal hold symbol is displayed). It is possible to give rarity to the specific hold effect performed using the specific hold effect image (specific hold symbol or notification panel) from changing to the specific hold symbol or displaying the notification panel). Further, the period for displaying the image for the specific hold effect (displaying the specific hold symbol or the notification panel) is based on all the hold (four hold in the embodiment) stored when the specific hold effect condition is satisfied. Since it is a limited period until the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation game) ends, the rarity of the specific holding effect can be further enhanced.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, according to the present invention, the specific area 52 is provided in the second big prize opening 50, and the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 50 opened during the big hit game is the specific area 52. Applied to a type of gaming machine that generates a high probability state after the big hit game ends, but is not limited to this, it applies to a type of gaming machine that does not have a specific area inside the big prize opening It may be a thing. In this case, for example, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (when the result of the determination is a specific result), regardless of the type of the big hit symbol (identification information), after the big hit game (specific game) is over, The probability that the result will be a specific result) may be a high probability, and if the variation display of the special symbol (identification information) is performed a specific number of times, the jackpot probability may be a low probability (predetermined probability). Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, if the big hit symbol is a normal big hit symbol, the big hit probability after the big hit game is low (predetermined probability), and if the big hit symbol is a probabilistic big hit symbol The jackpot probability after the game ends may be a high probability. Alternatively, it may be determined by a lottery process whether the jackpot probability after the jackpot game is low or high. In addition, when a high probability state occurs after the big hit game ends, the high probability state ends when the number of changes in the special symbol after the big hit game reaches a predetermined number (first predetermined number of times). A high probability state may be maintained until a big hit is drawn. In addition, in the Example, although the content of the effect obtained during a symbol variation effect was illustrated as a privilege displayed on an alerting | reporting panel, it is not restricted to this, It is good also as a privilege acquired when a big hit occurs. For example, it is good also as a privilege which displays on a notification panel that a big hit probability becomes high probability, and it is good also as a privilege which displays the number of rounds performed with a big hit on a notification panel.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in order to start the specific holding effect, the number of holdings of the first special symbol is a value of 4, but not limited thereto, the number of holdings of the first special symbol is a value. It may be a condition that the number is a predetermined number of 3 or more, such as 3, or may be a condition (a value of 2 or more).

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when both the number of reserved special symbols and the number of reserved second special symbols are not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol (digestion of reservation) is executed with priority. (Special figure 2 priority fluctuation) as one of the specific on-holding effect conditions is that there is no electric support (that the second special symbol is not on hold during the specific on-holding production and that it is in the gaming state) It is not limited to. For example, when the number of reservations for the first special symbol and the number of reservations for the second special symbol are not 0, the change display of the first special symbol (digestion of the reservation) is executed with priority (Special Figure 1 priority change) ), It may not be included in the specific holding effect condition that there is no electric support. Alternatively, when the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are not 0, the digestion of the hold is executed in the order in which the hold occurred (the order in which the balls entered the start opening) It is good also as not including in a specific holding | maintenance production | presentation condition that it is a state without electric support as order change). In this case, the hold of the second special symbol may be included in the target of the specific hold effect, and in order to start the specific hold effect, the sum of the number of hold of the first special symbol and the number of hold of the second special symbol is predetermined. It may be a condition that it is a number (for example, a predetermined number of 3 or more).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the specific hold effect is executed during the specific effect mode (“normal mode”). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific hold effect is in any effect mode. It is good also as what performs. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol is prioritized over the first special symbol, and the hold is digested. Therefore, the specific hold effect is produced during the power support mode ("probability change short mode", "time short mode"). When executing, the specific hold effect may be executed for the hold of the second special symbol.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the specific hold effect image is displayed, the hold symbol is also changed to the specific hold symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold symbol may not be changed. In this case, for example, a specific holding effect image showing a normal holding symbol and two holding erasing positions (holding ending position) is displayed, and the normal holding symbol moves to the first holding ending position and is deleted. It is good also as what performs the effect using the image for specific reservation effects, such as making it a success mode effect and making a normal reservation symbol move to the 2nd reservation digest position and deleting it as a failure mode effect. Or you may display the image for specific reservation effects which changed the background display etc., setting the deletion mode (digestion mode) of a normal reservation symbol as the normal mode.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when starting the specific holding effect, all the displayed holding symbols (normally holding symbols) are changed to the specific holding symbols. Only the reserved symbol may be changed to a specific reserved symbol. In this case, with respect to the reserved symbol (normally reserved symbol) whose display has not been changed, the effect is produced in a mode (failure mode) in which any character does not try to eat the reserved symbol (without trying to digest it). What should be done.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the symbol variation effect content that is a privilege (acquired content) at the time of success of the specific hold effect is displayed on the notification panel in association with the specific hold symbol. It is good also as what does not display the design change effect content which is. In this case, only the specific reserved symbols need be displayed on the notification panel. Then, the association between the specific reserved symbol and the symbol variation effect content becomes unknown, but the more characters the ally character digests the specific reserved symbol displayed on the notification panel (the sushi reserved symbol is eaten by the ally character) Since the possibility of a big hit is high, it is possible to make the player pay attention to how many specific reserved symbols are digested by the teammate character. In addition, it is not restricted to what the privilege (acquisition content) of an alerting | reporting panel is visible from the time of starting a specific hold production, When making a specific hold production, the privilege of an alert panel is made invisible and a specific hold production is started. It is good also as what makes a privilege visible visually at the predetermined timing after doing. For example, each time a specific reserved symbol is digested, the symbol variation effect content that is a privilege (acquired content) corresponding to the digested specific reserved symbol may be made visible.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the specific hold symbol that is the target of the specific hold effect (moving display target) is displayed on the notification panel, but is not limited thereto, and is displayed on the notification panel. In addition, there may be a specific reserved symbol that is not a target of the specific holding effect (moving display target). In other words, there may be a specific reserved symbol that is not displayed on the notification panel even if it is the target of the specific reserved effect (moving display target). In this case, as described above, the symbol variation effect content that is a privilege (acquired content) may not be displayed on the notification panel, but only the specific reserved symbol may be displayed on the notification panel. FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific hold effect image according to a modification. As shown in FIG. 53 (a), at the start of the specific holding effect, the first tuna sushi, the second egg sushi, and the third shrimp sushi are displayed as the specific holding pattern. Tuna sushi, egg sushi and kappa rolls are displayed. That is, the shrimp sushi with the third digestion order is not displayed on the notification panel, and the symbol variation effect content that is a privilege (acquired content) is unknown. In this case, in the specific reservation digestion process of shrimp sushi, it is possible that no success can be obtained even if a success effect is performed, or only a failure effect may be performed. Further, in this case, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), a friend character (third character) who is a friend of the teammate character may carry a kappa-wound specific reserved symbol separately from the conveyor. That is, the third character (companion character) may move the specific reserved symbol that is displayed on the notification panel but not displayed on the conveyor (third movement mode). And it is good also as what carries out the specific holding | maintenance effect of a success mode by an ally character eating the kappa roll which the fellow character carried. In addition, as shown in the drawing, it may be possible to produce an effect of whether to eat kappa roll or shrimp sushi, such as putting a hand on shrimp sushi that has been moved on the conveyor by the ally character. Needless to say, the teammate character eats shrimp sushi instead of the kappa roll, or the enemy character eats the kappa roll while the fellow character is carrying the specific hold pattern (kappa roll), etc. It may be a thing.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the symbol change effect content executed in the last hold among the four hold of the first special symbol at the start of the specific hold effect is displayed as a privilege (acquired content) on the notification panel. Not only, but the symbol change effect content executed in any of the remaining three holds excluding the first hold among the four hold of the first special symbol at the start of the specific hold effect, as a benefit (acquired content) notification panel May be displayed. In this case, the specific hold effect using the specific hold symbol corresponding to the privilege may be performed before the effect displayed on the notification panel as the privilege is started.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, it is assumed that there are a plurality of symbol variation effects different in the possibility of occurrence of a big hit, and those effects are displayed on the notification panel, but the effect that the occurrence of the big hit is determined in those effects ( It is also possible to provide a jackpot finalizing effect). In this way, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to whether or not the specific reserved image associated with the jackpot finalizing effect is digested by the teammate character. In this case, all of the specific reserved symbols (three specific reserved symbols in the embodiment) may be associated with the jackpot finalizing effect. Alternatively, the jackpot finalizing effect may be associated with the specific reserved symbol with the last digestion order. In any case, until the last specific reserved symbol is digested, the player can pay attention to the specific reserved effect, and the expectation of occurrence of a big hit can be increased.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, two types of modes are provided as the success mode and the failure mode of the specific holding effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one of the success mode and the failure mode is selected. One type may be used, or both may be set to one type, or one of the types may be set to three or more types, or both may be set to three types or more. In the case where both the production effects of the success production and the production of failure are one type, the success production is performed in the first success mode (first movement mode + first digestion mode), and the failure production is the first failure mode (second). What is necessary is just to carry out by the movement mode + 2nd digestion mode). In this case, the processing of S1362 to S1366, S1372, S1374, S1376, S1382, and S1384 of the specific holding effect processing of FIG. 43 may be omitted. In this way, in the case of a successful performance, the specific reserved symbol always moves in front of the teammate character (first movement mode), and in the case of a failed performance, the specific reserved symbol is always in front of the enemy character. It will move (second movement mode). For this reason, if the number of times that the specific reserved symbol is moved and displayed in the first movement mode is greater than the number of times that the specific reserved symbol is moved and displayed in the second movement mode, it is more surely indicated that the possibility of a big hit is high. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to whether each specific reserved symbol is moved and displayed in the first movement mode or the second movement mode.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the size of the hold display area before the start of the specific hold effect (before the establishment of the specific hold effect condition) is maintained even after the start of the specific hold effect (after the establishment of the specific hold effect condition). The holding display area is the same size when the performance is not performed and when the performance is performed, and the size of the variable display area is not changed. May be larger than the size of the hold display area before the start of the specific hold effect in a range that does not become larger than the size of the variable display area. In this case, the size of the variable display area is smaller after the start of the specific holding effect (during execution of the specific holding effect) than before the start of the specific holding effect, but the magnitude relationship between the size of the holding display area and the size of the variable display area Is not changed before the start of the specific hold effect and after the start of the specific hold effect. Even in this case, the specific hold effect can be specified for the player while preventing a decrease in visibility such as a change display of the effect symbol. Can be noticed.

  In this embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. To a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the mouth, big prize opening, etc.) Although an example in which the invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM (game value) of the main control unit or the payout control unit. The present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by storing it in the management control unit. An effect can be obtained. Of course, as the game value managed by the game value management control unit, the game value obtained as a result of the game and the game value obtained by inserting cash or the like may be managed separately (displayed separately). , May be managed together (displayed by addition / subtraction) (both separate display and addition / subtraction display may be performed). As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to a “game machine”, and the CPU 70a and the RAM 70c of the main control board 70 that executes the processes of S200 to S206 and S214 to S218 of the special symbol game process of FIG. The effect display device 34 corresponds to the “image display device”, the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R correspond to the “identification information”, and the sub control board 90 that executes the symbol variation effect processing of FIG. The CPU 90a and the effect display control board 91 correspond to the “identification information display means”, and the specific hold is performed in the processes of S1106, S1122, and S1124 of the effect process at the time of the occurrence of holding in FIG. The CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 that executes the process of displaying the symbols and the effect display control board 91 correspond to the “stored information display means” and the on-hold occurrence occurs. The image for specific hold effect (steps S1110 to S1114 in the effect process (specific hold effect condition establishment determination process in FIG. 34), the processing in steps S1308 and S1310 in the effect process during the on-hold digestion in FIG. The CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 and the effect display control board 91 that execute the process of displaying (except for the specific reserved symbols) correspond to “display mode changing means”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b return button, 26 effect button, 27 operation detection switch, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30 game board, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 normal symbol operation gate, 32a gate switch, 34 effect display device, 34a First determination symbol, 34b Second determination symbol, 34c Launch area notification display section, 34L, 34M, 34R Production symbol, 35a First hold symbol, 35b Second hold symbol, 36 First start port, 36a First start port switch 38 second start port, 38a second start port switch, 38b second start port Start-up solenoid, 38c Wing piece, 40 Symbol display device, 40a Symbol display board, 41 Normal symbol display device, 41a Left normal symbol display portion, 41b Right normal symbol display portion, 42 Special symbol display device, 42a First special symbol Display part, 42b 2nd special symbol display part, 43 round display part, 44 1st grand prize opening, 44a 1st big prize opening ball entry switch, 44b 1st big prize opening solenoid, 44c Opening and closing plate, 44d 1st big prize Mouth Eject Switch, 45 General Winning Port, 45a General Winning Port Switch, 46 Out Port, 48 Windmill, 49 Center, 50 Second Grand Prize Port, 50a Second Grand Prize Entrance Ball Switch, 50b Second Grand Prize Port Solenoid, 50c Open / close plate, 52 specific area, 52a specific area passing switch, 54 non-specific area, 54a non-specific area passing switch, 5 Sorting device, 56a sorting member, 56b sorting solenoid, 70 main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 71 RAM clear switch, 72 relay terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame release switch, 82 sphere Rental display board, 83 Relay terminal board, 84 Switch before delivery, 85 Switch after delivery, 86 Delivery motor, 87 Relay terminal board, 90 Sub control board, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 Production display control board, 92 Amplifier Board, 93 decoration drive board, 93a LED lamp, 93b decoration motor, 94 stage button board, 100 launch control board, 102 bottom pan full switch, 105 power board, 107 on / off switch, 110 external control board, 115 hall computer.

Claims (4)

Acquisition information storage means capable of storing acquisition information acquired based on detection of a game ball within a range of a predetermined upper limit storage number;
An image display device for displaying an image on a display screen;
Identification information display means for performing variable display of identification information based on the acquired information in a predetermined variable display area in the display screen;
Storage information display means for displaying storage information indicating that the acquired information is stored in a predetermined information display area excluding the variable display area in the display screen;
With
A gaming machine capable of executing a specific game advantageous to a player based on the identification information being variably displayed in a specific manner,
The variable display area is larger than the information display area,
As a display mode of the information display area, it has at least a first display mode and a second display mode,
When the display mode of the information display area is the first display mode, based on the fact that a predetermined change condition including that the number of the acquired information is stored is plural, A gaming machine comprising: display mode changing means for changing the display mode of the information display area to the second display mode while maintaining the magnitude relationship between the information display area and the variable display area. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the display mode of the information display area is the first display mode, the display mode changing unit includes the predetermined change condition including that the stored number of the acquired information is a predetermined number of 3 or more. Based on the establishment, the display mode of the information display area is changed to the second display mode. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The stored information display means displays the stored information in a predetermined display mode.
A gaming machine, wherein the display mode of the stored information is different depending on whether the display mode of the information display area is the first display mode or the second display mode. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
When the display mode changing means changes the display mode of the information display area to the second display mode, and the variable display of the identification information is performed based on all the acquired information stored at the time of the change. , The display mode of the information display area is changed to the first display mode.