JP2016158725A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for realizing a new display mode to cause a player to grasp the display state of identification information.SOLUTION: When a performance pattern starts a variable display, each performance state display drawing pattern is changed from a red color to a blue color. When a temporary stop timing of a left performance pattern comes, the left performance pattern is subjected to a temporary stop display thereby to change the left performance state display pattern is changed from a blue color to a yellow color. When a temporary stop timing of a right performance drawing pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed to change the right performance state drawing pattern from a blue color to a yellow color. When the temporary stop timing of the middle performance drawing pattern comes, the middle performance drawing pattern is subjected to a middle performance drawing pattern to change the middle performance drawing state display drawing pattern from a blue color to a yellow color. When the pattern stop timing comes, moreover, each performance drawing pattern is fixedly displayed to change each performance drawing state display pattern from yellow to red. As a result, the display state of each performance pattern can be clearly displayed by the display mode of each performance drawing state display pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

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, in which a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) are variably displayed, the symbols are stopped and displayed (determined display) through a temporary stop of the symbol and a re-variable display after the temporary stop. Things are known. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is described that the color or pattern of a symbol is changed between the temporary stop and the confirmation display in order to make it possible to distinguish between the temporary stop of the symbol and the confirmation display.

JP 2000-70462 A

  However, the above-described gaming machine is only capable of determining the stop state of the identification information, and does not take into consideration that it is possible to determine a display state other than the stop state such as when the identification information is being changed. In recent gaming machines, various ways of displaying identification information are displayed in various ways, and the display state of identification information may be difficult to understand at a glance. Sometimes it is not enough.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is mainly intended to realize a new display mode for allowing the player to grasp the display state of the identification 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
In the gaming machine that displays the identification information variably based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and terminates the variation display of the identification information after the predetermined fluctuation time has passed,
As a display state of the identification information, at least a first state in which the identification information is variably displayed, a second state in which the identification information is temporarily stopped before the identification information is fixedly displayed, and the identification information is fixedly displayed. There is a third state,
Provided with a display state notification means having a plurality of display modes,
The gist is to notify the display state of the identification information by the display mode of the display state notification means.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, at least the first state in which the identification information is variably displayed and the second state in which the identification information is temporarily stopped before the identification information is confirmed (stopped) are displayed. There are a state and a third state in which the identification information is fixedly displayed. And the display state alerting | reporting means which has a some display aspect is provided, and the display state of identification information is alert | reported by the display aspect of a display state alerting | reporting means. Thereby, the new display mode for making a player grasp | ascertain which state the display state of identification information is is realizable.
Here, it can be said that the second state is a state in which the variation of the identification information is being displayed, and the variation amount (movement amount) of the identification information is smaller than that of the first state. In a gaming machine that displays the variation of identification information by moving (scrolling) or rotating in a predetermined direction (vertical direction or horizontal direction), the identification information is moved at a predetermined speed (for example, high speed) in the first state. Rotate (move or rotate more than a predetermined amount per unit time), and the identification information hardly moves or rotate in the second state (move or rotate less than a predetermined amount per unit time, for example, the identification information moves or rotates slightly. Or the identification information may be shaken (also referred to as “shake fluctuation”), or may not be moved or rotated. Further, when a plurality of types of identification information (for example, seven types such as a value 1 to a value 7 if the identification information is a number) is used as the identification information, the displayed identification information is sequentially switched in the first state, In the second state, it can also be said that the displayed identification information is not switched (one of the plurality of types of identification information is still displayed). In addition, for example, the display state of the display state notification means may include a first display mode indicating the first state, a second display mode indicating the second state, and a third display mode indicating the third state. .

In such a gaming machine of the present invention,
The display state notifying unit has a display mode in which the display color is different as the plurality of display modes,
The display state of the identification information may be notified by the difference in color of the display state notification means.

  In this way, the display state of the identification information can be easily grasped by the player. In addition, for example, a traffic light that can be lit with a first color (blue, green) indicating permission of progress, a second color (yellow) that prompts stoppage, and a third color (red) that indicates that progress is not possible In addition, the first state of the identification information is notified with the first color (blue), the second state of the identification information is notified with the second color (yellow), and the first state of the identification information is displayed with the third color (red). If the three states are notified, the display state of the identification information can be easily grasped intuitively by the difference in color.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The identification information may be changed to the first state again after changing from the first state to the second state.

  In such a gaming machine, after the display state of the identification information is changed from the first state to the second state, whether the identification information is again in the first state or the third state (that is, the variable display is again displayed. The player will be paid attention to whether it will be displayed (whether to continue the variable display) or whether it will be confirmed. However, by notifying the display state of the identification information, the player is more focused and the identification information It is possible to improve the game interest by showing in an easy-to-understand manner to the player which state will result. Further, as another aspect, when the display state of the identification information is changed from the second state to the first state again, the display state of the display state notification means is the second display aspect when the identification information is in the second state. By changing from the first display mode to the first display mode and then the identification information is changed to the first state, the player recognizes that the identification information changes to the first state before changing to the first state. Can do. Thereby, since the display state of an identification information can be grasped | ascertained in advance by a display state alerting | reporting means, a display state alerting | reporting means can be made to pay attention and game entertainment can be heightened.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to realize a new display mode for allowing the player to grasp the display state of the identification 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 display mode of the special symbol display apparatus 42 at the time of a hit. 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. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the game mainly having the 1st special symbol. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the game mainly having the 2nd special symbol. 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 hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the winning symbol determination table for 1st special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the winning symbol determination table for 2nd special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern table. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a small hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect symbol determination table for big hits. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect display control process performed by CPU91a of the effect display control board 91. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal fluctuation effect display process performed by CPU91a of the effect display control board 91. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the reach effect display process performed by CPU91a of the effect display control board 91. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the reach effect display process performed by CPU91a of the effect display control board 91. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a symbol fluctuation effect display is performed accompanying a normal fluctuation effect display process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a symbol fluctuation effect display is performed with reach effect display processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a symbol fluctuation effect display is performed with reach effect display processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a symbol fluctuation effect display is performed with reach effect display processing. It is explanatory drawing explaining the screen structure of the production display apparatus 34 of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a symbol fluctuation effect display is performed with the normal fluctuation effect display process of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a symbol fluctuation effect display is performed with the reach effect display process of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern table of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol fluctuation effect display control process of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation continuous effect display process performed by CPU91a of the effect display control board 91. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a drawing state display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a symbol fluctuation effect display is performed with the pseudo | simulation continuous effect display process of 3rd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a symbol fluctuation effect display is performed with the pseudo | simulation continuous effect display process of 3rd Example. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of pseudo continuous continuation notice effect processing executed by a CPU 91a of the effect display control board 91. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a symbol fluctuation effect display is performed with the pseudo-continuous continuous notice effect of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a symbol fluctuation effect display is performed with the pseudo-continuous continuous notice effect of a modification.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) of the embodiment, 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. In the embodiment, an example will be described in which the present invention is applied to a so-called type 1 and type 2 pachinko machine having both the first type of game and the second type of game. In addition, the first type of gameability is a so-called “big hit game” in which a special symbol change display is started when a game ball enters the start port, and a special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined big hit symbol. This is a seven machine type game. In addition, the second type of playability is triggered by the opening and closing member (blade) provided in the variable pitching device when the game ball enters the start opening, and the small hit game is started. A so-called wing type that starts a big hit game when a game ball that has entered the variable pitching device in the open state has passed a specific region (so-called V region) provided in the variable pitching device. Is a game of play.

[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 37 having a first start port switch 37a (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 37 (See FIG. 3), the second start opening 38, the first large winning opening 44 disposed in the lower right portion of the game area 31 so as to be openable and closable, and the second large winning prize formed at the right portion of the center accessory 49. Located at the mouth 50 and the lower left of the game area 31 It includes a general winning opening 45 having a general winning opening switch 45a (see FIG. 3), and out port 46 for collecting the game balls that did not enter into any of the incoming ball port, the. 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 includes an opening / closing plate 44c and a first grand winning port solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 44c. . 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 big prize opening 44 is provided with a first big prize opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of balls entered. The first grand prize opening 44 is opened during the big hit game, and a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before the first big prize opening switch 44a counts nine or nine game balls. Then it is closed.

  The second grand prize winning port 50 is a variable ball inlet provided as a special electric accessory, and includes a wing piece portion 50c and a second big prize winning port solenoid 50b (see FIG. 3) for operating the wing piece portion 50c. . The second large winning opening 50 is normally closed by the wing piece 50c and is in a closed state (closed state, incapable of entering a ball) that does not accept a game ball. In addition, the wing piece 50c is opened to the right side by the second big prize opening solenoid 50b (see FIG. 3), so that an open state (open state, in which a ball can be entered) is easily received. A second big prize opening switch 50a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball is attached to the second big prize opening 50. In the present embodiment, as the small hit game processing, the second big prize opening 50 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds).

  FIG. 4 shows the internal configuration of the second grand prize winning port 50. As shown in the figure, a specific area having a game ball passage 51 through which a game ball that has entered passes and a specific area passage switch 52a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided in the second grand prize opening 50. 52 (so-called V region), a non-specific region 54 (so-called off-region) having a non-specific region passing switch 54a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball, and a game ball that has passed through the game ball passage 51 are specified. A distribution device 56 having a distribution plate 56a that distributes to either the region 52 or the non-specific region 54 is provided. The specific area 52 is provided below the distribution board 56a, and the non-specific area 54 is provided on the side opposite to the game ball passage 51 with respect to the distribution board 56a. Further, the distribution plate 56a can be rotated upward about the rotation shaft 56c at one end by driving the distribution solenoid 56b. Therefore, when the sorting solenoid 56b is in the non-driven state, the sorting device 56 enters the second big prize opening 50 and passes through the game ball passage 51 by the sorting plate 56a being in a substantially horizontal state. The game ball is received by the distribution board 56a and guided to the non-specific area 54 on the opposite side (see FIG. 4A), and when the distribution solenoid 56b is in the driving state, the distribution board 56a is rotated upward. Then, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 and passed through the game ball passage 51 is dropped to the specific area 52 below (see FIG. 4B). In the present embodiment, the distribution device 56 is normally in a non-driven state (a state in which game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 54 side), and the second big winning opening 50 is in an open state (a state in which a ball can be entered). When a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) elapses after that, the driving state (a state in which game balls are distributed to the specific area 52 side) is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds). In this embodiment, the probability that a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 will pass through the specific area 52 is about 1/10. Note that the sorting device 56 may alternately switch between the non-driving state and the driving state at a predetermined cycle. Further, in this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 50 are distributed to either the specific area 52 or the non-specific area 54 by the distribution device 56, but the present invention is not limited to this. The configuration of the distribution device may be any other configuration, and a configuration in which the distribution device 54 is not provided, that is, a configuration in which all the game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning opening 50 pass through the specific area 52 is adopted. It is good also as what to do.

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 5, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 capable of displaying and changing a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device capable of displaying and changing a special symbol. 42, and a round display device 43 that displays a symbol indicating the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) of the jackpot game. 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 37, the normal symbol display device 41 variably displays the normal symbol by sequentially switching the four display modes, and the execution time of the variable display (variation time) ), The normal symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the above 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 one of the first special symbol display unit 42a and the second special symbol display unit 42b when any of the first starting port 37 and 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, and when the execution time (variable time) of the variable display elapses, the special symbols are displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. Stop display. At this time, if the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a big hit special symbol (first specific mode), it becomes a big hit, and if it is a small hit special symbol (second specific mode), 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 displays the special symbol variably based on the game ball entering the first start port 37, 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 winning is shown. As shown in the figure, as the winning symbol of the first special symbol, the special symbol 1 big hit symbol A which becomes “special figure 1 big hit A”, the special figure 1 big hit symbol B which becomes “special figure 1 big hit B”, “ Special Figure 1 Small Bonus A, which is "Special Figure 1 Small Bonus A", and Special Figure 1 Small Bonus B, which is "Special Figure 1 Small Bonus B", are available, Is a special figure 2 big hit symbol A which becomes "special figure 2 big hit A", a special figure 2 big hit symbol B which becomes "special figure 2 big hit B", and a special figure 2 small which becomes "special figure 2 big hit A" A winning symbol A and a special symbol 2 small hit symbol B, which is “special symbol 2 small hit B”, are prepared. It should be noted that the display mode of the special symbol at the time of winning may be displayed in any manner, and the type of display mode of the special symbol at the time of winning is not limited to one each, and a plurality of types may be prepared. If a game ball enters the first start port 37 during the special symbol variation display, the first special symbol variation display is suspended up to four times, and after the current variation display is completed, the game ball is suspended. The change display of the first special symbol is digested sequentially. Further, in this embodiment, even if a game ball enters the second starting port 38 during the special symbol variation display, the second special symbol variation display is not suspended, and a certain prize ball is displayed. It is only paid out. If a game ball enters the second start port 38 during the special symbol variation display, the variation display of the second special symbol may be suspended up to a predetermined number. When the variable display of the second special symbol is suspended, the variable display of the first special symbol may not be suspended.

  Here, "Special Figure 1 Big Hit A", "Special Figure 1 Big Hit B", "Special Figure 2 Big Hit A" and "Special Figure 2 Big Hit A" repeat the opening operation of the first big winning opening 44 for the specified number of rounds. This is a hit mode in which a big hit game is performed. The specified number of rounds is 4 rounds (4R) in the jackpot game related to “Special Figure 1 Big Bonus A”, “Special Figure 1 Big Bonus B”, or “Special Figure 2 Big Bonus B”. In the game, there are 15 rounds (15R). In addition, the game state set after the end of the jackpot game differs depending on the type of jackpot. That is, in the “special figure 1 big hit A” and “special figure 2 big hit A”, as a gaming state after the big hit game is finished, the special symbol and the normal symbol are displayed until the special symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). When the variation time of the symbol is shortened and the probability that the result of the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is a hit (probability per ordinary symbol) is set to a high probability, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 38 An electric support state (high frequency state) in which the opening time is extended is set. In addition, if the special symbol is changed and displayed a predetermined number of times during the electric support state, the electric support state is terminated and the electric support state is entered. Further, in “Special Figure 1 Big Hit B” and “Special Figure 2 Big Hit B”, a state without electric support is set as the gaming state after the big hit game is over.

  On the other hand, the “special figure 1 small hit A”, “special figure 1 small hit B”, “special figure 2 small hit A”, and “special figure 2 small hit B” all specify the second big prize opening 50. This is a hit mode in which a small hit game that is opened only once over a time (for example, 1.5 seconds) is performed. In the small hit game, when the game ball enters the second big prize opening 50 and passes through the specific area 52, it develops into a big hit and the above-mentioned big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, the number of specified rounds varies depending on the type of the small hit that triggered the execution of the big hit game. In this embodiment, when the big hit game is executed with “Special figure 1 small hit A”, “Special figure 1 small hit B” or “Special figure 2 small hit B”, it becomes 4 rounds (4R). When the big hit game is executed with “Special figure 2 small hit A” as a trigger, it becomes 15 rounds (15R). In addition, when a big hit game is executed with “Special Figure 1 Small Hit A” or “Special Figure 2 Small Hit B” as an opportunity, after the big hit game is completed, a state with electric support is set, "Or" Special figure 2 small hit B ", when the big hit game is executed, after the big hit game is over, the no electric support state is set.

  Here, a gaming state in which the probability per base figure is low (normal probability) is also referred to as a normal low probability state, and a gaming state in which the probability per base figure is high is also referred to as a general high probability state. In addition, a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened is also referred to as a time-shortening state, and a gaming state in which the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended is also referred to as an opening extension 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, it can be said that the state with the electric support (the normal high probability state, the short time state, and the open extended state) is an advantageous state in which the game can be advantageously advanced.

  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 according to the present embodiment is arranged in the horizontal direction and is composed of characters and numbers (for example, seven numbers from value 1 to value 7). , Middle and right three effect symbols (pseudo special symbol, identification information, rendering) 34L, 34M, 34R, the state of the variable display of each effect symbol 34L, 34M, 34R, the possibility of continuing the variable display, etc. It has drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R for notifying (displaying) the display state of the production symbol (draft), and a background symbol (not shown). The effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are displayed near the center of the display area of the effect display device 34. The effect display device 34 variably displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball enters the first start port 37 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. When the predetermined timing is reached, the left production symbol 34L, the right production symbol 34R, and the middle After scrolling at a high speed in the order of the effect symbol 34M, a temporary stop display (for example, shaking fluctuation (fine movement)) is performed, and then a stop display (determined display for complete stop) is performed. When the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R are temporarily stopped and displayed, if the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not coincide with each other, a simple release without reach (a reach stop symbol without reach) (for example, When the left effect symbol 34L matches the right effect symbol 34R, the reach is reached. The left and right effect symbols 34L and 34R when reaching reach are also referred to as reach symbols. When the medium effect symbol 34M stops with a predetermined reach effect, and the medium effect symbol 34M and the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34R do not match, it becomes a release with reach (reach with reach stop symbol). (For example, “393”), a big hit (big hit stop symbol) is made (for example, “777”) when the medium effect symbol 34M and the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34R match. Even if the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol do not match, if the player stops at a predetermined outcome (for example, “357”, etc.), a small hit is made. As described above, the production symbols (drafts) 34L, 34M, and 34R of the present embodiment are at least as a display state, a change display state (change state, first state) moving (scrolling) at a high speed, and completely. Between the temporary stop display state (temporary stop state, second state) that fluctuates (finely moves) before stopping and the fixed display state (stop state, finalized state, third state) that is completely stopped There are three states. That is, the temporary stop display state is a state in which the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R may be re-variably displayed, and the final display state is a state in which the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are not likely to be re-variably displayed. is there. The scroll direction of the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R is not limited to the vertical direction such as from top to bottom, and may be the right and left direction such as right to left. Further, the variation display of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R is not limited to that performed by scrolling (moving), but may be performed by rotation (such as rotation around the central axis of the symbol). 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.

  The drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, 35R of the first embodiment are provided corresponding to the production symbols 34L, 34M, 34R, respectively. Each of the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R is displayed on the corresponding effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R (here, on the seven numeric symbols of value 1 to value 7), respectively, and the corresponding effect symbols are displayed. It fluctuates integrally with 34L, 34M, and 34R. As shown in the enlarged view in FIG. 8, the drawing state display symbol 35L is composed of three display units of a blue display unit 35a, a yellow display unit 35b, and a red display unit 35c, and is a pattern simulating a traffic light. The first display mode (blue lighting display) in which the blue display portion 35a is lit in blue and the other display portions are not lit, and the yellow display portion 35b is lit in yellow and the other display portions are displayed. Three display modes: a second display mode for non-lighting display (yellow lighted display), and a third display mode (red lighted display) for displaying the red display part 35c in red and the other display parts in non-lighted display. have. Further, the other drawing state display symbols 35M and 35R are configured in the same manner as the drawing state display symbol 35L and have the same three display modes. And the drawing state display design 35L notifies the display state of the production design 34L by becoming one of the three display modes, and the drawing state display design 35M is the three display modes. The display state of the production symbol 34M is notified by becoming any one of the display modes, and the presentation state display symbol 35R becomes the display state of the production symbol 34R by becoming any one of the three display modes. Is notified. The specific relationship between the display state of the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R and the display mode of the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R will be described later.

  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, and 34R (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 in the first mode (for example, the symbol “◯”) based on the corresponding special symbol being stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, A stop mode is displayed in the second mode (for example, “△” symbol) based on the stop display with the small hit symbol, and a third mode (for example, a “×” symbol) is displayed based on the stop display in the off symbol. Press to stop display.

  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 has a case where the current gaming state is a gaming state that requires a left-handed stroke (launching to the first area of the gaming area 31) (in the normal gaming state in the present embodiment), The display state differs depending on whether the game state requires right-handed (launching the game region 31 to the second region) (in the present embodiment, during the big hit game, during the small hit game, or during the electric support). Display. 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). In addition, when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the firing area notification display unit 34c is not in an advantageous state (big hit game, small hit game, ordinary high probability state, short time state, open extended state). The display may not 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.

  In addition, a reserved symbol 36 (memory display) for the first special symbol is also displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 34. The reserved symbol 36 for the first special symbol is additionally displayed one by one each time a game ball enters the first start opening 37 during the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Each time the change display is finished, it is deleted one by one. As described above, since the second special symbol is not reserved, the reserved symbol for the second special symbol is not provided.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the first start opening 37 is arranged below the effect display device 34 (center accessory 49), and the player can play the game ball in the normal gaming state. By rotating the firing handle 18 (so-called left-handed) so as to flow down to the left side region (first region) of the game region 31, the game ball can enter the first start port 37. In addition, the first big winning opening 44 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol and the big hit game is started, the player places the game ball on the right side of the game region 31. By performing a rotation operation (so-called right-handed) of the firing handle 18 so as to flow down to the area (second area), it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big winning opening 44 that has been opened. The second big prize opening 50 is formed in the right part of the center role 49, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol and the small hit game is started, the player must make a right strike. By this, it is possible to make a game ball enter the open second prize opening 50. As described above, when the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 50 in the small hit game passes through the specific area 52, the big hit game with the first big prize opening 44 opened is executed, and the player By making a right strike, a game ball can be made to enter the first grand prize opening 44 that has been opened.

  In addition, 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 37. The ball can be passed through the normal symbol operating gate 32, and when the normal symbol hits and the second start port 38 is opened, the player continues to make a right strike, and the game ball is moved to the second start port 38. You can enter. As described above, when “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A” or “Special Figure 2 Big Hit A” occurs, or when it develops to big hit via “Special Figure 1 Small Hit A” or “Special Figure 2 Big Hit A” When the big hit game is over, a power support state occurs. When the power support state occurs, the probability per base symbol is high, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. The player can make a game ball enter the second starting port 38 at a higher frequency (high frequency state) by making a right strike as compared to a state without electric support.

[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 37a and signals from 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. And a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a entering signal from the first grand prize opening switch 44a, a entering signal from the second big winning opening switch 50a, a detection signal from the specific area passing switch 52a, and a non-specific area A detection signal from the passing switch 54a, a ball entering signal from the general winning opening switch 45a, and the like are input via the relay terminal board 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 this embodiment, every time the first grand prize opening switch 44a detects one game ball, that is, every time one game ball enters the first big prize opening 44, 15 prize balls are paid out. It is supposed to be issued. Since the maximum number (prescribed number) of game balls that can enter the first grand prize opening 44 during one round is nine, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out in one round is 135. For this reason, in a 4R jackpot game with 4 rounds to be executed, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out (upper limit prize ball number) is 540, and in a 15R jackpot game with 15 rounds to be executed, The maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out is 2025.

  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 motor 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 93b, an effect button board 94 for inputting an operation signal from an operation detection switch 27 for detecting the operation of the effect button 26, and the like are connected.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the effect display control board 91 includes a CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and the like, receives various command signals from the sub control board 90, and controls the effect display device 34 according to the commands. . For example, the effect display control board 91 reads effect images corresponding to various commands from the ROM 91b and controls the display of the effect images, controls the display states (variation states) of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R, The display mode of the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R is controlled.

  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.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of games mainly composed of the first special symbol, and FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of games mainly composed of the second special symbol. As shown in FIG. 10, when a game ball enters the first start port 37 by the player making a left strike (S10), the first special symbol variation display is started (S12). When the first special symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed (S14), the symbol is removed (S16). On the other hand, when the variably displayed first special symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol 1 big hit symbol A (S18), a big hit game (4R big hit game) is executed that repeats the opening operation for opening the first big winning opening 44 four times. Then (S20), after the big hit game is over, an electric support state is generated (S22). When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol B (S24), a similar jackpot game (4R jackpot game) is executed (S26), but the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is a state without electric support. Become. When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the special symbol 1 small hit symbol A (S28), a small hit game with the second big prize opening 50 opened is executed (S30), and the game ball is played during the small hit game. If it does not pass the specific area 52 (S32), it will be out (S34), and the big hit game will not be executed. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the specific area 52 during the small hit game (S36), it develops into a big hit game (4R big hit game) (S38). Then, when the big hit game is executed in response to the stop display of the special figure 1 small hit symbol A, an electric support state is generated after the big hit game ends (S40). Further, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the special figure 1 small hit symbol B (S42), the same small hit game is executed (S44), and the game ball does not pass through the specific area 52 during the small hit game. In this case (S32), the game ball is disengaged (S34), and when the game ball passes the specific area 52 during the small hit game (S46), the game is developed into a big hit game (4R big hit game) (S48). However, when the big hit game is executed with the stop display of the special figure 2 small hit symbol B, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a state without electric support.

  In the state with the electric support, as shown in FIG. 11, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 (S50), the variation display of the normal symbol is performed (S52). When the fluctuation time elapses and the normal symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed as a symbol (S54), the symbol is removed (S56). State) (S60), and when a game ball enters the second start port 38 (S62), the variable display of the second special symbol is started (S64). When the second special symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed (S66), the symbol is removed (S68). When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol 2 big hit symbol A (S70), a big hit game (15R big hit game) is repeated 15 times for the opening operation to open the first big winning opening 44 (S72), After the big hit game is over, an electric support state is generated (S74). On the other hand, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol B (S76), the jackpot game (4R jackpot game) is executed (S78), and the gaming state after the jackpot game is over is a state without electric support. . When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the special symbol 2 small hit symbol A (S80), a small hit game is executed (S82). If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 52 in the small hit game (S84), the game ball comes off (S86), and if the game ball passes through the specific area 52 (S88), the big hit game (4R big hit game) is executed. (S90). Then, after the big hit game is over, the electric support state is generated (S92). If the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol 2 small hit symbol B (S94), a small hit game is executed (S96), and if the game ball does not pass the specific area 52 (S84), it is disengaged. (S86) When the game ball passes the specific area 52 (S98), a big hit game is executed (S99). However, in this case, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is a state without electric support. The state with the electric support is a state in which the game ball enters the second start port 38 more frequently than the state without the electric support. In this embodiment, the game ball enters the second start port 38. Most hit determinations performed based on the sphere are small hits (Special Figure 2 Small Hits A or Special Figure 2 Small Hits B). Therefore, when the power support state occurs, as long as the special figure 2 small hit symbol A is drawn, the big hit game related to the second special symbol (the big hit game triggered by the game ball entering the second starting port 38) It is possible to generate them continuously (a big hit state).

[Main control processing]
FIG. 12 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 necessary for power-on (S100), a game start process (S110), a normal symbol game process (S120), a normal symbol game process (S130), and a special symbol. The game process (S140), the small hit game process (S150), and the big hit game process (S160) are repeatedly executed. In the present embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S110 to S160 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 detects various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 37a, second start port switch 38a, first big prize port switch 44a, second big prize). The state of the mouth switch 50a, the specific area passing switch 52a, the non-specific area passing switch 54a, the general prize opening switch 45a, etc.) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or various determination information (a later-described A random number for determination, a random number for determining a big hit symbol, a random number for determining a small hit symbol, a random number for determining a variation pattern, a random number for determining whether or not to determine a normal symbol, and the like. Subsequently, a switch relating to the entry of a game ball (first start port switch 37a, second start port switch 38a, first big prize port switch 44a, second big prize port switch 50a, general prize port switch 45a, etc.). It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected. If it is determined that a 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 it 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 start port 38 is opened by driving the second start port solenoid 38b to open the pair of blade pieces 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.

[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 37a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 37. Determine (S200). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 37, 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 retained first special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of retained first special symbols is incremented by 1 (S204), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S206), and the first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S208). Here, as the determination information acquired in S206, the hit determination random number used in the hit determination performed based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start opening 37 or the hit determination result is a big hit. A big hit symbol determining random number for determining a big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a at the time, and a small hit to stop display on the first special symbol display unit 42a when the hit determination result is a small hit Information on the progress of the symbol variation game of the first special symbol, such as a random number for determining a small symbol for determining the symbol and a random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol, can be exemplified. The hit determination is equivalent to the determination of whether or not a special symbol is appropriate. The first special symbol hold occurrence command transmitted in S208 includes a first special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the hold symbol 36 in the display screen of the effect display device 34. The sub-control board 90 that has received the first special symbol on-hold occurrence command additionally displays one reserved symbol 36 on the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first start opening 37, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit value, the processing of S204 to S208 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S210.

  Next, whether one of the big hit game and the small hit game is being executed (S210), one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being variably displayed (S212), Whether one of the special symbol and the second special symbol is in the stop display time is determined (S214). If it is determined that either the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed, the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process of S150. On the other hand, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is being executed, neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is variably displayed, and both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped and displayed. If it is determined that it is not in time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols of the first special symbol is 0 (S216). 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 (random number for winning determination) of the first special symbol stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) Reading (S218), the first special symbol variation display related process is executed (S220), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special symbol hold number is 0, a detection signal from the second start port switch 38a is input, and a game ball is placed in the second start port 38 for variably displaying the second special symbol. It is determined whether or not a ball has been entered (S222). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 38, information for determining the second special symbol is acquired (S224), the variable display related processing of the second special symbol is executed (S226), and the special symbol is acquired. The game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined in S222 that no game ball has entered the second start port 38, the processing of S224 and S226 is skipped, and the special symbol game process is terminated. In this way, in this embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol is not suspended, and the game ball enters the second start port 38 during the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Or, even if a game ball enters the second start port 38 when the number of retained first special symbols is 1 or more, the entry is invalid (only a certain prize ball is obtained) ). As the determination information acquired in S224, the hit determination random number used in the hit determination performed based on the game ball entering the second start port 38 or the hit determination result is a big hit. A big hit symbol determining random number for determining a big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display means 42b, and a small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b when the hit determination result is a small hit Information regarding the progress of the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, such as a random number for determining a small hit symbol for determining the symbol, a random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol, and the like. The acquired determination information is stored in the determination information storage area of the RAM 70c. Details of the variable display related process will be described below. Since both the first special symbol variation display related process and the second special symbol variation display related process are executed in common, they will be described with reference to a common flowchart (the flowchart of FIG. 16).

  In the variable display related process of FIG. 16, first, a hit determination is performed using the hit determination random number and the hit determination table acquired in S206 or S224 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 13 or 14 (S300). It is determined whether the result is a big hit (S302) and a small hit (S304). An example of the hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 17A is a hit determination table for the first special symbol, and FIG. 17B is a hit determination table for the second special symbol. In the hit determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 17A, a big hit is obtained when the hit determination random number is 0 or 1 among the values 0 to 598 (winning probability 1 / 299.5). When the winning determination random number is 2 or 3, the small hit is made (winning probability 1 / 299.5). Further, in the hit determination table for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), a big hit is obtained when the hit determination random number is 0 or 1 among the values 0 to 598 (winning probability 1/299. 5) When the random number for hit determination is 2 to 596, it is a small hit (winning probability 1 / 1.01). In the state with the electric support, the game ball enters the second start port 38 more frequently than the state without the electric support, and the game is mainly based on the second special symbol. And most of the second special symbols are stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol (second specific mode), and the small hit game (second specific game) is executed.

  If it is determined in S302 that the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol determining random number is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S306), and the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the read big hit symbol determining random number. Is selected and determined (S308), and if it is determined in S302 and S304 that the result of the hit determination is not a big hit but a small hit, a random number for determining a small hit symbol is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S310). ), A small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected and determined based on the read small hit symbol determining random number (S312). Here, in the determination of the winning symbol (big winning symbol, small winning symbol) of the first special symbol, the winning symbol determination table for the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 18 is used, and the winning symbol of the second special symbol ( For the determination of the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol), a hit symbol determination table for the second special symbol illustrated in FIG. 19 is used.

  In the winning symbol determination table for the first special symbol, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, as shown in FIG. Special figure 1 big hit symbol A is selected and becomes "Special figure 1 big hit A" (50% probability of appearance). Special figure 1 big hit B "(appearance probability of 50%). On the other hand, when the result of the hit determination is a small hit, as shown in FIG. When it is selected, it becomes “Special figure 1 small hit A” (appearance probability of 50%). Hit B "(appearance probability of 50%). Further, in the winning symbol determination table for the second special symbol, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, as shown in FIG. Sometimes special figure 2 big hit symbol A is selected and becomes "special figure 2 big hit symbol A" (appearance probability of 78%). "Special figure 2 big hit B" (appearance probability of 22%). On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a small hit, as shown in FIG. When selected, it becomes “Special Figure 2 Small Hit A” (78% appearance probability). Hit B ”(appearance probability of 22%). Here, as described above, “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A” and “Special Figure 2 Big Hit A” are in the state of electric support after the big hit game ends, and “Special Figure 1 Big Hit B” and “Special Figure 2 Big Hit” “B” becomes a state without electric support after the end of the big hit game. In addition, “Special figure 1 small hit A” and “Special figure 2 small hit A”, when a big hit game is executed via the small hit, after the big hit game is over, When the big hit game is executed via the small hit, the “one big hit B” and the “special figure 2 small hit B” enter the state without the electric support after the big hit game ends. In addition, if a big hit (including a big hit via small hits) occurs in the first special symbol, there will be a 50% probability that there will be electric support after the big hit game ends, and a big hit via small hits in the second special symbol If this happens, there will be a 78% chance of being on the power support after the end of the big hit game. In addition, when a big hit occurs via “Special Figure 2 Small Hit A”, which is a trigger for setting the power support status, a 15R big hit game is executed and a large number of balls (2025 shots) can be obtained at one time. . Therefore, it can be said that the state with the electric support where the game mainly based on the second special symbol proceeds is more advantageous for the player than the state without the electric support where the game mainly based on the first special symbol proceeds.

  If it is determined in S302 and S304 that the result of the hit determination is neither big hit nor small hit, it is a miss, and a miss symbol is determined (S314). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the big hit symbol determining random number or the small hit symbol determining random number and a missing symbol determining table (not shown) can be set. Of course, if the random symbol for determining the winning symbol is obtained separately from the random number for determining the big hit symbol or the random symbol for determining the small hit, the random symbol for determining the winning symbol and the table for determining the lost symbol may be set. it can.

  When the stop symbol is determined in this way, a variation pattern table is set (S316). Here, the variation pattern table is set depending on whether the hit determination at S300 is a big hit, a small hit or a missed variation pattern table (big hit variation pattern table, small hit variation pattern table, outlier variation pattern table ) Can be performed. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation pattern table. FIG. 20A shows a big hit fluctuation pattern table, FIG. 20B shows a small hit fluctuation pattern table, and FIG. 20C shows a losing fluctuation pattern table. As shown in the figure, each variation pattern table defines a plurality of variation patterns in association with the value of the variation pattern determination random number. The variation pattern is selected. Among the variation patterns, the variation patterns P01 and P02 are associated with normal variations A and B for variably displaying the effect symbol without the reach effect, and the variation pattern P03 variably displays the effect symbol with the reach effect. Normal reach to be performed is associated, and the variation patterns P04 and P05 are associated with the super reach effects A and B that display the effect symbols in a variable manner with the effect that the expectation of the big hit is higher than the normal reach. In the big hit fluctuation pattern table, the random fluctuations for determining the fluctuation pattern are not associated with the normal fluctuations A and B without the reach effect so that the player can have a higher expectation of winning than when they are off. In addition, among the fluctuations accompanied by the reach effect, many fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are associated with the fluctuation patterns P04 and P05 (super reach A and B). Further, in the deviation variation pattern table, the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 of the normal fluctuation are set so that the average fluctuation time is shorter when the number of holds is larger (value 3 or 4) than when the number of holds is smaller (value 1 or 2). A variation time is set and a variation pattern determining random number is associated with each 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. 16, when the variation pattern table is set in this way, the variation pattern determination random number is read (S318), and the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination random number thus read and the set variation pattern table. Set (S320). Then, the special symbol variation display is started (S322), and the symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S324), and the variation display related processing is terminated. In the process of S322 and 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 held is decremented by a value of 1. It becomes processing. On the other hand, when the target of the current variation display related process is the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Note that the variable display of the second special symbol is not held, so the process of decrementing the number of holds is not performed. 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 hit determination result is a big hit. When the hit determination result is a small hit, the small hit variation pattern, the variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and the small hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. When a deviation occurs, a deviation fluctuation pattern, a fluctuation time in the pattern (fluctuation pattern designation command), and a deviation stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. In addition, when transmitting a symbol change start command of the first special symbol, a command for holding the digest of the first special symbol is also transmitted. The sub-control board 90 that has received the pending digest command deletes one display of the suspended symbol 36. The sub-control board 90 that has received the pending symbol variation start command 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 a control signal ( The effect command) is output to the effect display control board 91 to control the effect display device 34.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 13 to 15, when the special symbol game process is executed after the variable symbol special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started to be displayed, the first special game process is executed in S212. 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 (S228). 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 (S230), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S232). When the variation display of the special symbol is stopped, the determination information (holding information) related to the variation display is cleared from the determination information storage area. The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received the symbol stop command ends the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 34. Then, a stop display time is set (S234), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (S236). 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 S214 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 is stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol (S238).

  If it is determined in S238 that the game is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (S240) and a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S242). Thereby, the big hit game is executed in the big hit game processing described later. In addition, during the big hit game, in order to stop the fluctuation time reduction function and the release extension function, when the fluctuation reduction flag is on, the fluctuation reduction flag is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (S244 to S248). The game process is ended, the process returns to the main control process, and the process proceeds to the big hit game process in S160 through the next small hit game process in S150.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S238 that it is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit symbol (S250). If it is determined that it is a small hit symbol, the small hit game flag is turned on (S252). A game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S254). As a result, the small hit game is executed in the small hit game process described later. If it is determined in S250 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol but a missing symbol, the processing of S252 and S254 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S256.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the variation shortening flag is on (S256). When the variation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S258), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (S260). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates the upper limit of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the electric support state (short-time state, open-extended state, ordinary high probability state). A value corresponding to is 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. (S262), the release extension flag is turned off (S264), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S266), 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. Here, in this embodiment, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 100 times after the end of the jackpot game related to the hit when the hit that becomes the setting trigger for the electric support state is subtracted. In addition, in the state where there is electric support, the frequency of game balls entering the second start opening 38 is high, and most of the second special symbols variably displayed based on the game balls entering the second start opening 38 are most of them. Is displayed with a small hit symbol, and the probability that a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 50 in the small hit game will pass through the specific area 52 is about 1/10. Therefore, once the electric support state is generated, in most cases, the big hit (big hit game) triggered by the small hit is generated before the fluctuation display counter becomes 0 (before the electric support state ends). It is possible. 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. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 to display the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the state with the electric support to the electric support. Perform processing such as changing to the state of none.

[Small hit game processing]
The small hit game process of S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the small hit game process of FIG. 21 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on (S350). If it is determined that the small hit game flag is OFF, the small hit game process is terminated without executing the small hit game. On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 50 is open (S352), and the second big prize opening 50 is not open, that is, closed. If it determines, it will be determined whether the opening timing of the 2nd big winning opening 50 has come (S354). If it is determined that the opening timing of the second big prize opening 50 has not arrived, the small hit game process is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening timing of the second big prize opening 50 has arrived, the second big prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 50 is opened (S356), and the small hit game processing is performed. Exit once. Thereby, the 2nd big winning opening 50 will be in the state in which a game ball can enter. If the small winning game process is executed after the second big prize opening 50 is opened, it is determined in S352 that the second big prize opening 50 is being opened, and then the closing timing of the second big prize opening 50 is determined. It is determined whether or not it has arrived (S358). In the present embodiment, the process of S358 is performed by determining whether or not the elapsed time from the opening of the second big prize opening 50 has reached a predetermined time (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment). Done. If it is determined that the closing timing of the second big prize opening 50 has not arrived, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated while the second big prize opening 50 is kept open, and the closing timing of the second big prize opening 50 has arrived. If it is determined that the second big prize winning port 50 is closed, the second big prize winning solenoid 50b is driven and controlled (S360), the small hit game flag is turned off (S362), and a small hit game end command is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S364). Then, a detection signal from the specific area passing switch 52a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 52 (S366). If it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area 52, the big hit game flag is turned on in order to generate the big hit game via the small hit game (S368), and a big hit game start command is sent to the sub-control board 90. Transmit (S370). Also, during the big hit game, in order to stop the fluctuation time reduction function and the release extension function, when the fluctuation reduction flag is on, the fluctuation reduction flag is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (S372 to S376). The game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S366 that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 52, the process of S368 to S376 is skipped, and the small hit game process is terminated without generating a big hit game.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of S160 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 (step 400). 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 big hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening 44 is open (S402), and the first big prize opening 44 is closed (not open). If it is determined, it is determined whether or not the opening timing of the first big prize opening 44 has arrived (S404). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening timing of the first big winning opening 44 has not arrived, the big hit game process is temporarily ended. If it is determined that the opening timing of the first big prize opening 44 has arrived, the first big prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is opened (S406), and the round game command is sent to the sub control board 90. (S408), and the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. Thereby, the 1st big winning opening 44 will be in the state in which a game ball can enter. Here, the round game command includes the number of rounds executed.

  When the big hit game process is executed after the first big prize opening 44 is opened, it is determined in S402 that the first big prize opening 44 is open, and then the closing timing of the first big prize opening 44 comes. It is determined whether or not (S410). In this process, the specified opening time (25 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after the first grand prize opening 44 is opened, or the number of game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 44 is the prescribed number. (In this embodiment, it is 9) by determining whether any of them has been reached. If it is determined that the closing timing of the first big prize opening 44 has not arrived, the big hit game process is temporarily terminated while the first big prize opening 44 is kept open. On the other hand, if it is determined that the closing timing of the first big prize opening 44 has come, the first big prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is closed (S412), and the end condition of the big hit game is It is determined whether or not it is established (S414). This determination is performed by determining whether or not the first big prize opening 44 is opened according to the specified number of rounds. In this embodiment, the specified number of rounds is the number of rounds when a special hit game is executed with “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A”, “Special Figure 1 Big Hit B” or “Special Figure 2 Big Hit B”, and “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A”. ”,“ Special Figure 1 Big Bonus B ”or“ Special Figure 2 Small Bonus B ”When the big hit game is executed via the small hit game by“ Special Figure 2 Small Bonus B ”, it will be 4 rounds, and“ Special Figure 2 Big Bonus A ”will be a big hit There are 15 rounds when it is executed and when the big hit game is executed via the small hit game by “Special Figure 2 Small Hit A”. If it is determined in S414 that the big hit game end condition is not satisfied, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while maintaining the big hit game state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is satisfied, the big hit game flag is turned off to end the big hit game state (S416). And, the type of hit that triggered this big hit is any one of “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A”, “Special Figure 2 Big Hit A”, “Special Figure 1 Small Hit A”, or “Special Figure 2 Small Hit A” Is determined (S418). When it is determined that the hit type is any one of “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A”, “Special Figure 2 Big Hit A”, “Special Figure 1 Small Hit A”, and “Special Figure 2 Small Hit A” Is set to 100 times (S420), the fluctuation reduction flag and the release extension flag are turned on (S422, S424), and a big hit game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. (S426), the big hit game end processing is ended. The sub control board 90 that has received the big hit game end command, for example, transmits an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 and sets the display of the background screen of the effect display device 34 for the state with the electric support. Perform processing. Further, it is determined that the hit type is not any of “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A”, “Special Figure 2 Big Hit A”, “Special Figure 1 Small Hit A”, and “Special Figure 2 Small Hit A”, that is, “Special Figure If it is determined that any one of “one big hit B”, “special figure 2 big hit B”, “special figure 1 small hit B” and “special figure 2 small hit B”, the processing of S420 to S424 is skipped and Without generating a certain state, a jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S426), and the jackpot game process is ended. The sub control board 90 that has received the big hit game end command, for example, transmits an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 to set the display of the background screen of the effect display device 34 for the state without the electric support. Perform processing.

[Design variation effect processing]
Next, the symbol variation effect process executed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the symbol variation effect process executed by the CPU 90 of the sub control board 90. When the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 23 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 (S500). If it is determined in S500 that the symbol variation start command has been received, an effect pattern is set based on the received command (S502). The effect pattern is set using an effect pattern table (not shown) stored in the ROM 90b based on a special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) included in the symbol variation start command. When the variation pattern of the special symbol is P01 and P02, the normal variation effect patterns A and B are set, respectively. When the variation pattern is P03, the normal reach effect pattern is set, and when the variation pattern is P04 and P05 Are set with super reach production patterns A and B, respectively.

  Subsequently, based on the received symbol variation start command, it is determined whether or not the result of the current big hit determination is a big hit (S504) or a small hit (S506). In the case of a big hit, a reach symbol when the left and right effect symbols 34L and 34R become reach and a symbol for a big hit (a big hit stop symbol) when the left middle right effect symbols 34L, 34M and 34R are stopped and displayed as a big hit. In the case of small hitting, a symbol for small hits (small hitting stop symbol) when the left, middle and right effect symbols 34L, 34M, 34R are stopped and displayed in small hits is set (S510). On the other hand, when neither the big hit nor the small hit is made, that is, when it is off, it is determined whether or not the effect pattern (special symbol variation pattern) set in S502 is a reach effect pattern (either a normal reach effect pattern or a super reach effect pattern). If the reach effect pattern is determined (S512), the reach when the left and right effect symbols 34L and 34R become reach and the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34M and 34R are out of reach and the reach is displayed. A symbol for detaching from time (a detaching stop symbol with reach) is set (S514). If the reach pattern is not a reach pattern, a symbol for detachment without reach when the left, middle and right effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are stopped and displayed (S516) is set.

  Here, the setting of the jackpot reach symbol and the jackpot stop symbol in S508 is based on the jackpot stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command, that is, the jackpot type) included in the symbol variation start command and the symbol determination random number. This is performed using the effect symbol determination table for the big hit shown in FIG. The small hit stop symbol setting in S510 is based on the small hit stop (not shown) based on the small hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command, that is, the type of small hit) included in the symbol variation start command and the symbol determining random number. This is carried out using the time effect design determination table, and predetermined outcomes are set in the effect designs 34L, 34M, and 34R. In addition, the setting of the reach symbol at the time of detachment and the detachment stop symbol with reach in S514 is illustrated on the basis of the detachment stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) included in the symbol variation start command and the symbol determining random number. It is performed using the effect design determination table for when there is no reach, and the same number of symbols is set as the reach symbol for the left and right effect symbols 34L and 34R, and the reach symbol and the medium effect symbol different from the reach symbol 34M is set as a stop symbol. In addition, the setting of the reachless stop symbol without reach in S516 is based on a stoppage stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) and a symbol determining random number included in the symbol change start command and a reach-less disconnection symbol (not shown). The effect design determination table is used to set different numbers of symbols for the left and right effect symbols 34L and 34R and an arbitrary number of symbols for the medium effect symbol 34M.

  The effect symbol determination table for the big hit shown in FIG. 24 is stored in the ROM 90b. In the effect symbol determination table for the big hit, when the big hit this time is “big hit A” (“special figure 1 big hit A” or “special figure 2 big hit A”), the random number for determining symbols is from 0 to 99 When the value is 0 to 10, “1” is set as the reach symbol, “121” is set as the temporary stop display symbol, “111” is set as the final display symbol (stop symbol), and when the value is between 11 and 17, “1” is set. The reach symbol, “111” is set as the temporary stop display symbol and the fixed display symbol. When the value is 18 to 28, “2” is the reach symbol, “222” is the temporary stop symbol, and “333” is the final symbol. When the value is 29 to 39, "3" is set as the reach symbol, "323" is set as the temporary stop display symbol, "333" is set as the fixed display symbol, and when the value is between 40 and 46, "3" is set as the reach symbol. , “333” is set as the temporary stop display symbol and the fixed display symbol, When the value is 47 to 57, “4” is set as a reach symbol, “444” is set as a temporary stop display symbol, “555” is set as a fixed display symbol, and when the value is 58 to 68, “5” is set as a reach symbol, “545”. Is set as a temporary stop display symbol, “555” is set as a fixed display symbol, and when the value is 69 to 75, “5” is set as a reach symbol, “555” is set as a temporary stop display symbol and a fixed display symbol, and values 76 to When the value is 86, “6” is set as a reach symbol, “666” is set as a temporary stop display symbol, and “777” is set as a final display symbol. When the value is 87 to 97, “7” is set as a reach symbol and “767” is set as a temporary symbol. The stop display symbol “777” is set as the final display symbol, and when the values are 98 and 99, “7” is set as the reach symbol, and “777” is set as the temporary stop display symbol and the final display symbol. In addition, when the big hit this time is “big hit B” (“special figure 1 big hit B” or “special figure 2 big hit B”), if the random number for design determination is 0-24 of value 0-24, “2 ”Is set as the reach symbol,“ 212 ”as the temporary stop display symbol,“ 222 ”as the final display symbol (stop symbol), and when the value is 25 to 32,“ 2 ”is the reach symbol and“ 222 ”is temporarily stopped. When the value is 33 to 57, “4” is set as a reach symbol, “434” is set as a temporary stop display symbol, “444” is set as a fixed display symbol, and when the value is 58 to 65 “4” is set as a reach symbol, “444” is set as a temporary stop display symbol and a fixed display symbol, and when the value is 66 to 91, “6” is a reach symbol, “656” is a temporary stop symbol, and “666”. Is set as the fixed display symbol, and when the value is between 92 and 99, “6” is reached , To set the "666" in the temporary stop display symbol and confirm display symbol. In addition, although the example which determines a reach symbol, a temporary stop display symbol, and a definite display symbol with one symbol determination random number was illustrated, the reach symbol determination random number and the temporary stop display symbol for determining the reach symbol are determined A separate random number may be used for the temporary stop display design random number for determining and the final display design determining random number for determining the final display design. Also, different symbols may be set for “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A” or “Special Figure 2 Big Hit A”, or different symbols may be set for “Special Figure 1 Big Hit B” or “Special Figure 2 Big Hit B”. It is good also as what is done.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the big hit game is completed, a state where there is an electric support of 100 times is given (becomes an advantageous state), and in the big hit A, an odd number symbol is used for the big hit stop symbol (definite display symbol at the big hit) In the big hit B where no power support state is given 100 times after the end of the big hit game (not in an advantageous state), an even number symbol is used as the big hit stop symbol. Further, in this embodiment, the medium effect design 34M is temporarily stopped and displayed with a temporary stop display design (reach missed design) different from the reach design, and then changed to the jackpot stop design is referred to as a “revival effect”. Temporary stop display with a temporary stop display design using even-numbered jackpot stop symbols and then changing to an odd-numbered jackpot stop symbol is called “promotion effect”. In FIG. 24, there is one that performs either one of the revival effect or promotion effect in the big hit A, and the one that only has the revival effect is illustrated in the big hit B, but is not limited to this, and the revival effect is not performed in the big hit B It is also possible to perform a promotion effect with a big hit B. Further, there may be one that performs both the revival effect and the promotion effect, that is, the one that displays even-numbered jackpot symbols in the revival effect and further changes to the odd-numbered jackpot symbol in the promotion effect. Further, the promotion effect is not limited to that performed during the symbol variation effect, but may be performed during the big hit game or at the end of the big hit game.

  When the effect pattern and the stop symbol or reach symbol of the effect symbol are set in this way, a symbol change effect start command including various commands for instructing the set effect pattern and the stop symbol or reach symbol of the effect symbol is displayed on the effect display control board. 91 (S518). The effect display control board 91 that has received the symbol variation effect start command performs display control so that the symbol variation effect (the variation display of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R) is started on the display screen of the effect display device 34 and the symbol variation. Display control is performed so that variation display (flashing display) of the determination symbols 34a and 34b is started in accordance with the performance. In addition, when the variation target 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 target is the second special symbol, the second variation is started. The variation display (blinking display) of the determination symbol 34b is started.

  When it is determined in S500 that the symbol variation start command has not been received, or after the symbol variation effect start command is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 in S518, the main control is performed in S232 of the special symbol game process in FIG. It is determined whether or not a symbol stop command transmitted by the board 70 has been received (S520). When it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, a symbol variation effect end command including various commands for instructing the end of the symbol variation effect is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 (S524), the symbol variation effect is terminated, and the symbol stop is stopped. If it is determined that a command has not been received, the symbol variation effect process is terminated. When the effect display control board 91 receives the effect command, the effect display device 34 finishes the symbol change effect (change display of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R), and the effect symbols set in S508, S510, S514, and S516. Display control is performed so that the stop symbols (determined display symbols) are stopped and displayed, and the determination symbols 34a and 34b are stopped and displayed. When the variation target of the current symbol variable game is the first special symbol, the first determination symbol 34a is stopped and displayed. When the current variation target is the second special symbol, the second determination symbol 34b is stopped and displayed. To do. As described above, the determination symbols (the first determination symbol 34a and the second determination symbol 34b) are stopped and displayed in the first mode (for example, the symbol “◯”) if they are big hits, and the second mode if they are small hits. (For example, symbol “Δ”) is stopped and displayed, and if it is off, it is stopped and displayed in a third mode (for example, symbol “x”).

[Design variation effect display control processing]
Next, processing executed by the effect display control board 91 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect display control process executed by the CPU 91a of the effect display control board 91. When the symbol variation effect display control process of FIG. 25 is executed, the CPU 91a of the effect display control board 91 first determines whether or not the symbol variation effect is being performed (S600), and determines that the symbol variation effect is not being performed. 23, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation effect start command transmitted by the sub-control board 90 is received in the process of S518 of the symbol variation effect process (S602), and the symbol variation effect start command is not received. If determined, the symbol variation effect display control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the symbol variation effect start command has been received, the variation effects of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are displayed at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 34 based on the effect pattern included in the symbol variation effect start command. While starting (S604), the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are set to the first display mode (blue lighting display), respectively (S606). As will be described later, before the symbol change effect start command is received, the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are stopped (determined display), and the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are the third display. In S606, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are changed from the third display mode (red lighting display) to the first display mode (blue lighting display). Become.

  When it is determined in S600 that the symbol variation effect is being performed, or in S604 and S606, the variation effect of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R is started and the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are displayed in the first display mode (blue). In the case of “lit display”, it is determined whether or not the current production pattern is a normal variation production pattern (S608). If the normal variation effect pattern is determined, the normal variation effect display process shown in FIG. 26 is executed (S610). If it is determined that the reach effect pattern is not the normal variation effect pattern, the reach effect shown in FIGS. Display processing is executed (S612).

  In the normal variation effect display process of FIG. 26, the CPU 91a of the effect display control board 91 first determines whether or not it is the temporary stop display timing of the left effect symbol 34L (S640). As described above, in this embodiment, after the symbol variation effect (variation display) is started, the left effect symbol 34L, the right effect symbol 34R, and the middle effect symbol 34M are temporarily stopped and displayed in this order, and the variation time has elapsed. Sometimes each effect symbol is confirmed and displayed. The temporary stop display timing of each effect symbol is determined in advance for each effect pattern as the time from the start of the symbol variation effect (variation display). For this reason, the process of S640 can be performed by comparing the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect with the time until the left effect symbol 34L based on the current effect pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed. Note that the temporary stop display timing of the right effect symbol 34R and the medium effect symbol 34M can be similarly determined. If it is determined in S640 that it is the temporary stop display timing of the left effect design 34L, the left effect design 34L is displayed as a temporary stop display (starts shaking fluctuation) (S642), and the left rendering state display design 35L is set to the second display. The display mode (yellow lighting display) is set (S644). Note that the middle performance symbol 34M and the right performance symbol 34R are being scrolled, and the middle performance state display symbol 35M and the right performance state display symbol 35R remain in the first display mode (blue lighting display). If it is determined in S640 that it is not the temporary stop display timing of the left effect design 34L, the processing of S642 and S644 is skipped.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is the temporary stop display timing of the right effect design 34R (S646), and if it is determined that it is the temporary stop display timing, the right effect design 34L is displayed as a temporary stop display (starting fluctuation fluctuation). ) (S648) and the right drawing state display symbol 35R is set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) (S650). Note that the middle performance symbol 34M is being scrolled, and the middle performance state display symbol 35M remains in the first display mode (blue lighting display). Further, if it is determined in S646 that it is not the temporary stop display timing of the right effect design 34R, the processing of S648 and S650 is skipped. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is the temporary stop display timing of the medium effect symbol 34M (S652). If it is determined that it is the temporary stop display timing of the medium effect symbol 34M, the intermediate effect symbol 34M is temporarily stopped with the stop symbol (starts shaking fluctuation) (S654), and the intermediate effect state display symbol 35M is displayed in the second display mode. As (yellow lighting display) (S656), the normal variation effect display process is terminated. If it is determined in S652 that it is not the temporary stop display timing of the medium effect symbol 34M, the processes of S654 and S656 are skipped, and the normal variation effect display process is terminated.

  Next, the reach effect display process of FIGS. 27 and 28 will be described. In FIG. 27, the same step number is attached to the same process as the normal variation effect display process of FIG. 26, and the detailed description is omitted. In this reach effect display process, if the CPU 91a of the effect display control board 91 determines that it is the temporary stop display timing of the left effect symbol 34L in S640, the left effect symbol 34L is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach symbol (the fluctuation fluctuation is displayed) in S642. Start), a predetermined lottery process is performed (S643a), and it is determined whether or not the lottery is won (S643b). In the predetermined lottery process, for example, the winning is performed with a probability of about 60 to 70%. If it is determined that the lottery is not selected, the left drawing state display symbol 35L is set to the second display mode (yellow display) (S644). If it is determined that the lottery is selected, the processing of S644 is skipped and the left drawing state display is displayed. The pattern 35L remains in the first display mode (blue lighting display). If it is determined in S646 that it is the temporary stop display timing of the right effect design 34R, the right effect design 34L is displayed as a temporary stop display (starts shaking fluctuation) in S648, and the right drawing state display design 35R is displayed. One display mode (blue lighting display) remains unchanged. Note that when the right effect design 34L is temporarily stopped and displayed, the right drawing state display symbol 35R is displayed in the first display mode (blue lighted) by the lottery process in the same manner as when the left effect design 35L is temporarily stopped and displayed. Display) or the second display mode (yellow lighting display) may be determined. Alternatively, when the left effect design 35L is temporarily stopped and displayed without performing the lottery process, the left performance state display design 35L remains in the first display mode (blue lighting display) and the right effect design 34L is temporarily displayed. When the stop display is performed, the right drawing state display symbol 35R may remain in the first display mode (blue lighting display).

  Next, it is determined whether it is a reach production start timing (S660). The reach production start timing is predetermined for each production pattern as the time since the start of the symbol variation production (variation display). The elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation production and the current reach production. This can be determined by comparing the start time of reach production based on the pattern. If it is determined in S660 that it is the reach effect start timing, the effect effect of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R is performed at the corner of the display screen of the effect display device 34 and the reach effect is started (S662). At this time, all of the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R remain in the first display mode (blue lighting display). In addition, when the left drawing state display symbol 35L is set to the second display mode (yellow lighted display) in S644, the processing is changed to the first display mode (blue lighted display) when the processing of S662 is executed. And On the other hand, if it is determined in S660 that it is not the reach effect start timing, the process of S662 is skipped. Although illustration is omitted, after the reach production (normal reach) is started in S662, the production starts at the start timing of the development production such as the super reach production.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of reach production (reach production after development in the case of development to super reach production or the like) (S664). If it is determined that it is the end timing of the reach effect, it is determined whether or not the current symbol variation effect is a jackpot variation effect related to the jackpot (S666). It is determined whether or not to perform a revival effect of changing to a big hit symbol after temporarily displaying 34L, 34M, and 34R (S668). If it is a big hit variation effect and it is determined not to perform the resurrection effect, in a successful mode (for example, if the team member performs a battle effect in which the ally character fights against the enemy character as a reach effect, the ally character wins the enemy character). The reach effect is ended (S670), and the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 34 (each line of reach symbols) is temporarily stopped (fluctuated) (S672). . Then, it is determined whether or not the promotion effect of changing from the per-reach symbol of the even symbol to the big-hit symbol of the odd symbol is performed (S674). If it is determined that the promotion effect is to be performed, a predetermined lottery process is performed (S676), and it is determined whether or not the lottery is won (S678). In the predetermined lottery process, for example, the winning is performed with a probability of about 60 to 70%. If it is determined that the drawing is not selected, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are set as the second display mode (yellow lighted display) (S680), and the process proceeds to S689, and if it is determined that the lottery is selected, the drawing state display symbol 35L. , 35M, and 35R remain in the first display mode (blue lighting display), the process proceeds to S689.

  If it is determined in S666 that it is not a big hit variation effect but a deviating variation effect, or if it is determined in S666 and S668 that it is a big hit variation effect and a revival effect is performed, a failure mode (for example, if a battle effect, the ally character is The reach effect is terminated in a manner of defeating the enemy character (S682), and the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped (fluctuated) at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 34 with the unreachable symbol (S684). ). Then, it is determined whether or not a revival effect is to be performed (a big hit variation effect and a revival effect is performed) (S686). , 35M, 35R are set as the second display mode (yellow lighting display) (S688), and the process proceeds to S689. In this way, in the case of the off-change effect, the design state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are changed from the first display mode (blue lighting display) to the second display mode (yellow lighting display). It is possible to show that the end of (the stop display (definite display) of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, 34R) is near. On the other hand, if it is determined that the revival effect is to be performed, it is a case where the revival effect is performed as a big hit variation effect. As a mode (yellow lighting display) (S676 to S680), the process proceeds to S689, and when the lottery process is won, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R remain in the first display mode (blue lighting display), and to S689. move on.

  Here, in the promotion effect and the resurrection effect, it is necessary to change to the jackpot stop symbol (determined display symbol) before the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R being temporarily displayed are stopped (determined display). 34L, 34M, and 34R are displayed in a variable manner again. In this case, if a predetermined lottery process is won, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are set to the first display mode (blue lighting display), and if the lottery is not won (departed), the drawing state display symbols 35L and 35M are displayed. , 35R is set as the second display mode (yellow lighting display). For this reason, when the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped after reaching the reach, the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed again by adopting the first display mode (blue lighting display). In the second display mode (yellow lighting display), it is possible to indicate that the end of the symbol variation effect is near and the possibility that the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed again is low. For this reason, not only the temporary stop display symbols of the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R but also the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are in the first display mode (blue lighting display) or the second display mode (yellow lighting display). The player can pay attention to either of them. When the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are in the first display mode (blue lighting display) and the winning symbol (even symbol) is temporarily stopped, the big hit B is promoted to the big hit A. Can give players a sense of expectation and peace of mind. In addition, if the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are in the first display mode (blue lighted display) and the out-of-reach symbol is temporarily stopped, the expectation and tension for the return to the big hit B A feeling can be given to the player. In addition, since the big hit B is set to the state without the electric support after the big hit game ends, particularly in the state with the electric support, it may give a sense of tension to the end of the state with the electric support due to the occurrence of the big hit B. it can. In addition, even when the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are in the second display mode (yellow lighted display), there is a sense of expectation for promotion to jackpot A, tension to revive to jackpot B, etc. Can be given to players. In addition, since the winning probability in the lottery process when the promotion effect or the revival effect is performed is set to about 60 to 70% and the first display mode (blue lighting display) is often left, the drawing state display is performed. In the case where the symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are in the first display mode (blue lighting display), there is a possibility that the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R may re-variate than in the second display mode (yellow lighting display). It will be expensive.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is a re-variation timing (promotion timing or restoration timing) after the end of the reach effect (S689), and whether or not the temporarily stopped display symbol matches the stop symbol (determined display symbol) (S690). , Respectively. When it is determined that it is not the re-variation timing after the end of the reach effect, or when it is determined that the symbol that is temporarily displayed is in agreement with the stop symbol even at the re-variation timing, the reach effect display process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a re-variation timing and that the symbol currently displayed for temporary stop does not match the symbol for stoppage, is the drawing state display symbol 35L, 35M, 35R in the first display mode (blue lighting display)? It is determined whether or not (S692). If it is not the first display mode (blue lighting display), the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are set to the first display mode (blue lighting display) (S694), and then the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are stopped. It is changed again (promotion or revival) to (hit symbol) (S696). If it is the first display mode (blue light-up display) in S692, each effect symbol 34L, 34M, 34R is re-varied (promoted or revived) to a stop symbol (big hit symbol) as it is (S696). Then, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) (S698), and the reach effect display process is ended. In S692, if the display mode is not the first display mode (blue lighting display), the temporary stop display symbol (temporary stop display symbol) does not match the stop symbol (deterministic display symbol), but is not selected (so-called gusset). ), Since the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are in the second display mode (yellow lighting display), the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are changed to the first display mode (blue lighting display). Thus, it can be shown that the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R change again.

  When the normal variation effect display process of S610 (FIG. 26) and the reach effect display process of S612 (FIGS. 27 and 28) are thus executed, the process returns to the symbol variation effect display control process of FIG. 25, and the symbol change effect process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the symbol variation effect end command transmitted by the sub control board 90 is received in the process of S522 (S614), and if it is determined that the symbol variation effect end command is not received, the symbol variation effect display is performed as it is. The control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol change effect end command has been received, the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are fixedly displayed with the stop symbol (swaying fluctuation ends) (S616), and the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are displayed. As a third display mode (red lighting display) (S618), the symbol variation effect display control process is terminated. By making the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R into the third display mode (displayed in red), the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R end the fluctuation fluctuation (end the fluctuation display) and stop display. (Confirmed display) can be clearly shown.

  Here, FIG. 29 shows how the symbol variation effect display is performed with the normal variation effect display processing. In the state before the start of change in which the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are stopped and displayed, the drawing status display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are in the third display mode (displayed in red) (FIG. 29 (a)). )) When the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R start the variable display, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are changed from the third display mode (red lighting display) to the first display mode (blue lighting display). It is changed (FIG. 29 (b)). Then, at the temporary stop display timing of the left effect symbol 34L, the left effect symbol 34L is temporarily stopped and the left drawing state display symbol 35L is changed from the first display mode (blue lighting display) to the second display mode (yellow lighting display). (Fig. 29 (c), (d)). At the temporary stop display timing of the right effect design 34R, the right effect design 34R is temporarily stopped and the right drawing state display design 35R is changed from the first display mode (blue lighting display) to the second display mode (yellow lighting display). ) (FIGS. 29 (e) and (f)), when the temporary stop display timing of the medium effect symbol 34M is reached, the intermediate effect symbol 34M is temporarily stopped and the intermediate performance state display symbol 35M is displayed in the first display mode. The state is changed from (blue lighting display) to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) (FIGS. 29 (g) and (h)). When the symbol stop timing is reached, the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are stopped and displayed (determined display) and the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are changed from the second display mode (yellow lighting display) to the third display mode (red). (Lighting display) (FIG. 29 (i)). Thus, for each effect symbol, when the effect symbol is variably displayed, the rendering state display symbol is set to the first display mode (blue lighting display), and the temporary stop display is performed before the effect symbol is stopped (determined display). The drawing state display symbol is set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display), and when the production symbol is stopped (determined display), the drawing state display symbol is set to the third display mode (red lighting display). Thus, the display state of the production symbol can be clearly shown (notified) by the display mode of the drawing state display symbol. Moreover, since a drawing state display symbol is provided for each effect symbol, the display state of each effect symbol can be shown more clearly.

  In addition, FIGS. 30 to 32 show how the symbol variation effect display is performed with the reach effect display processing. First, during the symbol variation effect (each diagram (a)), when the temporary stop display timing of the left effect symbol 34L is reached, the left effect symbol 34L is temporarily stopped and the left drawing state display symbol 35L is selected by lottery. The first display mode (blue lighting display) remains unchanged (FIG. 30 (b)), and if the lottery is not selected, the second display mode (yellow lighting display) is set (FIGS. 31 (b) and 32 (b)). Unlike the normal variation effect shown in FIG. 29, when the left effect symbol 34L is temporarily stopped, the left drawing state display symbol 35L is left in the first display mode (blue lighting display), thereby continuing the symbol variation effect. (Reach production is confirmed). Moreover, even if the left drawing state display symbol 35L is set to the second display mode (yellow display) when the left effect symbol 34L is temporarily stopped, the symbol variation effect continues (the reach effect is performed). Can give a sense of expectation. Next, at the temporary stop display timing of the right effect design 34R, the right effect design symbol 34R is temporarily stopped and displayed, but the right drawing state display design 35R remains in the first display mode (blue lighting display) (each diagram). (C)). For this reason, if the right drawing state display symbol 35R remains in the first display mode (blue lighting display), it can be shown that the symbol variation effect continues (the reach effect is confirmed). As described above, the right drawing state display symbol 35R may be set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display). When the reach production start timing is reached (each figure (d)), the production symbols 34L and 34R are reached in the upper left corner of the screen while the left and right drawing state display symbols 35L and 35R remain in the first display mode (blue lighting display). At the same time, the reach effect is started while the medium effect symbol 34M is scroll-displayed (variable display) (each figure (e)). At this time, as described above, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are set to the first display mode (blue lighting display).

  When the reach production ends in a successful manner (FIGS. 30 (f) and 31 (f)), the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped and displayed at the center of the screen with the symbols per reach (FIG. 30 (g), FIG. 31 (g)). At this time, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are in the second display mode (yellow-lit display) because the temporary stop display symbol (reach per reach) and the stop symbol (determined display symbol) match. And (Fig. 30 (g)), the temporary stop display symbol and the stop symbol do not match (promotion effect is performed), and the first display mode (blue lighting display) because it won the lottery (Not shown), even if the temporary stop display symbol and the stop symbol do not match, there is a case where the second display mode (yellow lighting display) occurs because of the fact that the lottery is lost (FIG. 31 (g)). In FIG. 30, when the symbol stop timing comes without re-changing (promoting) the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R, the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are confirmed and displayed, and the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are displayed. The second display mode (yellow lighting display) is changed to the third display mode (red lighting display) (FIG. 30 (h)). In FIG. 31, when the re-variation timing is reached, the drawing state display symbol is set to the first display mode (blue lighting display) (FIG. 31 (h)), and the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are restored to the original stop symbols. While changing (promoting), the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are changed from the first display mode (blue lighting display) to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) (FIG. 31 (i)). At the symbol stop timing, the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are confirmed and displayed, and the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are changed from the second display mode (yellow lighting display) to the third display mode (red lighting display). (FIG. 31 (j)).

  Further, when the reach effect ends in a failure mode (FIG. 32 (f)), the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped and displayed in the center of the screen as the out-of-reach symbols (FIG. 32 (g)). At this time, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are displayed for the first time because the temporary stop display symbol (reach missed symbol) and the stop symbol do not coincide with each other and the revival effect is performed. In the case of a mode (blue lighting display) (FIG. 32 (g)), the case of a second display mode (yellow lighting display) because it was out of the lottery (not shown), a temporary stop display symbol and a stop symbol In some cases, the second display mode (displayed in yellow) is displayed (not shown in the figure) because they are the same and the revival effect is not performed. In FIG. 32, at the re-variation timing, the presentation state display symbols remain in the first display mode (blue lighting display) (FIG. 32 (h)), and the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are restored to the original stop symbols. At the same time, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are changed from the first display mode (blue lighting display) to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) (FIG. 32 (i)). At the symbol stop timing, the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are confirmed and displayed, and the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are changed from the second display mode (yellow lighting display) to the third display mode (red lighting display). (FIG. 32 (j)).

  Thus, even if the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R are temporarily displayed, the symbol change effect is continued (becomes a reach effect) by maintaining the first display mode (blue lighting display). Can be shown. In addition, after the reach effect is finished, it is possible to indicate that the end of the symbol variation effect is near by setting the drawing state display symbol to the second display mode (yellow lighting display). Furthermore, after the reach production, the drawing state display symbol is set to the first display mode (blue lighting display), so that it is possible to indicate that the production symbol is re-variable (revival or promotion). As the second display mode (yellow lighting display), it is possible that the effect symbol may be re-variable (revival or promotion), and a sense of expectation for the re-change of the effect symbol can be given.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the effect symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner based on the game ball entering the start port (a predetermined condition is satisfied), and a predetermined fluctuation time is displayed. When the period of time elapses, the variation display of the effect symbols (identification information) is terminated and the final display is performed. Display patterns 35L, 35M, and 35R (display state notifying means), and as display states of the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R, at least a variable display state (fluctuation state, first state) scrolling at high speed; The temporary stop display state (temporary stop state, second state) that fluctuates (finely moves) before completely stopping, and the final display state (determined state, third state) that is completely stopped Condition As a display mode of the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R, a first display mode that is a blue lighting display, a second display mode that is a yellow lighting display, and a third display mode that is a red lighting display And three display modes. When the production symbol is in the variable display state, the corresponding presentation state display symbol is set as the first display mode, and when the production symbol is in the temporary stop display state, the corresponding presentation state display symbol is displayed in the second display mode. When the effect design is in the final display state, the corresponding presentation state display design is the third display mode. Therefore, the effect design 34L, 34M depends on the display mode of the performance state display symbols 35L, 35M, 35R. , 34R can be clearly shown in which display state.

  In addition, the display mode of the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R is a mode in which the colors to be displayed are different from each other, so that the player can easily grasp the display state of the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R depending on the color difference. be able to. In addition, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are patterns simulating traffic lights that are lit in blue, yellow, and red, and the blue that makes it easy to imagine that movement (fluctuation) is permitted, similar to the lighting mode of the traffic lights. Shows the fluctuating display state of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R, and shows the temporary stop display status of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R in yellow that is easy to imagine urging to stop, and is easy to imagine that it is completely stopped Since the final display state of the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R is shown, the display state of the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R can be easily made intuitively understood by the player. Further, after the fact that the production symbols 34L, 34M, 34R are in the temporary stop display state is indicated by setting the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, 35R as the second display mode, the drawing state display symbol 35L. , 35M, 35R may be set as the first display mode again, and the production symbols 34L, 34M, 34R may be changed again. Therefore, when the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, 35R are set as the second display mode, the production symbol It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether 34L, 34M, and 34R are displayed in a variable manner again or in a fixed display. In this way, it is possible to perform a new effect that combines the variation display of the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R and the display state of the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R for indicating the variation display state. Further, the player's attention to the display state of the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R during the variation production can be more attracted, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R indicate the possibility that the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R continue the variable display depending on the display mode. It is possible to realize a new display mode for allowing the player to grasp whether or not the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R continue the variable display. That is, the drawing state display symbol indicates that the effect symbol continues to be varied by the first display mode (blue lighting display), and the effect symbol ends the variation display by the second display mode (yellow lighting display) ( When the drawing state display symbol changes from the first display mode (blue lighting display) to the second display mode (yellow lighting display), which of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not to stop display with such a stop symbol. In addition, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are rendered when the first display mode (blue lighting display) indicates that the rendering symbol is temporarily stopped and when displayed in the second display mode (yellow lighting display). In some cases, the symbol indicates that the display is temporarily stopped. In the first display mode (blue lighting display), the variable display is easier to continue than in the second display mode (yellow lighting display). Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the display mode of the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the reach symbol in the reach effect display processing of FIG. 27 and FIG. If not, the left drawing state display symbol 35L and the right drawing state display symbol 35R are set to the first display mode (blue lighted display), that is, the performance corresponding to the temporary display of the effect symbol in the reach symbol. Although the figure state display symbol is basically left in the first display mode (blue lighting display), the present invention is not limited to this. In the reach effect display processing, it corresponds when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed with the reach symbol. The drawing state display symbol may be set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display). In this case, in the reach effect display process, when the left effect symbol 34L is temporarily stopped and displayed in S642, the process of S644 in which the left drawing state display symbol 35L is set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) is performed, and S646 is performed. When the right effect design 34R is temporarily stopped and displayed, the process of S650 in which the right drawing state display design 35R is set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) may be performed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily displayed (second state) and then changed and displayed again, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are the first ones. Although the display mode (blue lighting display) or the second display mode (yellow lighting display) is used, the display state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are displayed in the first display mode (blue). Lighting display) and not the second display mode (yellow lighting display). That is, when the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped (second state) and the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are in the first display mode (blue lighting display), the display is surely re-variable. It may be a thing. Further, when re-variation (revival or promotion) is made, if it is the second display mode (yellow lighting display) in S692 and S694, the first display mode (blue lighting display) is used. It is good also as what changes again with a mode (yellow lighting display). By doing so, it is possible to indicate that the time when the change display is finished is close, although it changes again.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped (second state) in the reach effect display process and are not variably displayed again, the drawing status display symbols 35L and 35M are displayed. , 35R are in the second display mode (yellow lighting display), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, 35R are displayed in the first display mode (blue lighting display) or the second display mode (yellow lighting display). ). In this case, the first display mode (blue lighting display) or the second display mode (yellow lighting display) may be used based on the result of a predetermined lottery process.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the temporary stop display symbol is changed to the big hit stop symbol by the resurrection effect (revariation), the rendering symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are all assumed to revariate, and the drawing state Although the display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are set to the first display mode (blue lighting display) or the second display mode (yellow lighting display), the display symbols are not limited to this. For example, when the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34R among the effect symbols 34L, 34M, 34R that are temporarily displayed are not changed by the resurrection (for example, when “434” is changed to “444”), the left and right effect states The display symbols 35L and 35R may be the third display mode (red lighting display), and the middle performance state display symbol 35M may be the first display mode (blue lighting display) or the second display mode (yellow lighting display). Alternatively, the symbols that are not changed by the resurrection are not limited to the left and right effect symbols 34L and 34R, and the medium effect symbol 34M may not be changed (for example, from “434” to “333” in the resurrection effect). In this case, the middle drawing state display symbol 35M is set to the third display mode (red lighting display), and the left and right drawing state display symbols 35L and 35R are set to the first display mode (blue lighting display) or the second display mode. (Yellow lighting display) may be used. In this way, at least one effect symbol (identification information) among a plurality (for example, three) effect symbols (identification information) is a drawing state display symbol (display state) provided in the effect symbol (identification information). The notification means) notifies that the effect symbol (identification information) does not continue to be fluctuated, and the remaining effect symbol (identification information) is a drawing state display symbol (display) provided in the effect symbol (identification information). The state notification means) may notify that the effect symbol (identification information) continues to be displayed in a variable manner. As a result, it is possible to indicate which symbol will re-variate due to the revival effect, and it is possible to suggest the type of jackpot from the symbol that does not re-change, so it is possible to give a sense of expectation and tension to the occurrence of the jackpot .

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, during the symbol variation effect, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are changed from the first display mode (blue lighting display) to the second display mode (yellow lighting display). The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are illustrated as being temporarily stopped, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, regardless of whether or not the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped, when the end of the symbol variation effect (variation display) is approaching (when the remaining time of the symbol variation effect is less than a predetermined time) When the remaining time until the temporary stop display becomes less than the predetermined time), the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, 35R are changed from the first display mode (blue lighting display) to the second display mode (yellow lighting display). It is good also as something to change. In this way, even if the effect symbol is in the variable display state (first state) (such as when scrolling at high speed or while scrolling at low speed), or the effect symbol is in the temporary stop display state (second state). In addition, when the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are in the first display mode (blue lighting display) and the symbol variation effect continues (highly likely), the drawing state display symbols 35L and 35M , 35R are in the second display mode (yellow lighting display) and indicate that the end of the symbol variation effect is near (the possibility of continuing the symbol variation effect is low). For this reason, the player can grasp whether or not the variation display of the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R is continued by paying attention to the display mode of the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R. Further, when the symbol variation effect ends, the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R may be changed from the second display mode (yellow lighting display) to the third display mode (red lighting display). Thus, the first display mode (blue lighting display) indicates that the symbol variation effect continues (highly likely), and the second display mode (yellow lighting display) is near the end of the symbol variation effect (symbol variation). The third display mode (displayed in red) indicates that the symbol variation effect has ended (there is no possibility of continuing the symbol variation effect), and the drawing status display The player can be made aware of whether or not the variation display of the effect symbol is continued according to the symbol display mode.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the three drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R respectively corresponding to the three performance symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are provided. In the second embodiment, One drawing state display symbol 35 indicating the display state of the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R is provided. FIG. 33 shows a screen configuration of the effect display device 34 of the second embodiment. As shown in the drawing, in the second embodiment, one drawing state display symbol 35 is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen of the effect display device 34. The drawing state display symbol 35 is composed of three display portions, a blue display portion 35a, a yellow display portion 35b, and a red display portion 35c, in the same manner as the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R of the first embodiment. In addition, there are three display modes: a first display mode (blue lighting display), a second display mode (yellow lighting display), and a third display mode (red lighting display). Hereinafter, the difference between the processing of the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment and the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the second embodiment, “plotting state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R” in the processes of S606 and S618 of the symbol variation effect display control process of FIG. 25 are read as “plotting state display symbols 35”. Also, the processes of S644 and S650 of the normal variation effect display process of FIG. 26 are omitted, and the “middle performance state display pattern 35M” in the process of S656 is replaced with “the performance state display pattern 35”. FIG. 34 shows how the symbol variation effect display is performed with the normal variation effect display processing of the second embodiment. When the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R start changing display, the drawing state display symbol 35 is changed from the third display mode (red lighting display) to the first display mode (blue lighting display) (FIG. 34 (a)). ), (B)) and thereafter, even if the left effect symbol 34L is temporarily stopped and the right effect symbol 34R is temporarily stopped, the drawing state display symbol 35 is set as the first display mode (blue lighting display). Every time (FIGS. 34 (c) to (f)), when the medium effect symbol 34M is displayed temporarily, the drawing state display symbol 35 is changed from the first display mode (blue lighting display) to the second display mode (yellow lighting display). (Fig. 34 (g), (h)). When the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are stopped and displayed (determined display), the drawing state display symbol 35 is changed from the second display mode (yellow lighting display) to the third display mode (red lighting display) ( FIG. 34 (i)).

  27 and 28, the steps S643a, S643b, and S644 of the reach effect display processing are omitted, and the “drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R” in the processing of S680, S688, S694, and S698 are “ It is read as "Figure state display symbol 35". FIG. 35 shows how the symbol variation effect display is performed with the reach effect display process of the second embodiment. FIG. 35 shows the same case as FIG. 31 of the first embodiment, and the drawing state display pattern 35 is displayed even during the reach production after the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R start the variable display. When one display mode (blue lighting display) is set (FIGS. 35A to 35F), when the reach effect is terminated and the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped and displayed with symbols per reach, the drawing state The display pattern 35 is set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) (FIG. 35 (g)). At the promotion timing, the presentation state display symbol 35 is temporarily set to the first display mode (blue lighting display), the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are promoted, and after the promotion, the drawing state display symbol 35 is displayed in the second display mode ( When the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are stopped and displayed (determined display), the presentation state display symbol 35 is displayed in the third display mode (red illumination display). (FIG. 35 (j)).

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the rendering symbols 34L, 34M, 34R (identification information) and the 1 rendering status display symbol 35 (display) indicating the display status of the rendering symbols 34L, 34M, 34R. State notification means), and when at least one production symbol 34L, 34M, 34R is in a variable display state, the presentation state display symbol 35 is set to the first display mode, and any of the production symbols 34L, 34M, 34R is provided. When in the temporary stop display state, the drawing state display symbol 35 is set as the second display mode, and when all the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are in the stop display (determined display) state, the drawing state display symbol 35 is displayed. Is the third display mode, it is possible to clearly indicate in which display state the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are based on the display mode of one drawing state display symbol 35. Further, unlike the first embodiment in which the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R corresponding to the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are displayed, the one drawing state display symbol 35 is used to produce the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R. Since the display states are collectively displayed, the player can easily grasp the overall display state of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R, that is, the progress status of the symbol variation effect.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, when any one of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R is in the variable display state, the drawing state display symbol 35 is set to the first display mode (blue lighting display), and the effect symbol 34L. , 34M, and 34R are in the temporary stop display state, the drawing state display symbol 35 is set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display), but is not limited thereto. For example, when two or more of the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are in the variable display state, the effect state display symbol 35 is set to the first display mode (blue lighting display), and the three effect symbols 34L and 34M are displayed. , 34R may be in the second display mode (yellow-lit display) when two or more of 34R are in the temporary stop display state. Alternatively, regardless of whether or not the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily displayed, when the end of the symbol variation effect (variation display) is approaching (when the remaining time of the symbol variation effect is less than the predetermined time) Or when the remaining time until the temporary stop display becomes a predetermined time or less), the drawing state display symbol 35 is changed from the first display mode (blue lighting display) to the second display mode (yellow lighting display). And so on.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, during the one-time variation display of the special symbol, the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are displayed in a variably displayed state after being temporarily stopped, and then the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are varied and displayed a plurality of times. The present invention is applied to so-called pseudo-continuous effects (pseudo-continuous fluctuations, multiple-time fluctuation effects). In the third embodiment, the variation pattern table of FIG. 36 is used instead of FIG. 20, and the symbol variation effect display control process of FIG. 37 is executed instead of FIG. This third embodiment will be described using the drawing state display symbol 35 of the second embodiment. However, in the third embodiment, the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R temporarily displayed in the pseudo-continuous production are changed again. The drawing state display symbol 35 is used to indicate (notify) whether or not to display (whether or not the pseudo-continuous production continues).

  In the variation pattern table of the third embodiment of FIG. 36, the variation pattern P03 (normal reach) and the variation patterns P04 and P05 (super reach A and B) defined in the variation pattern table of FIG. Variation patterns P13 to P16 for performing the above are defined. Of course, the variation patterns P13 to P16 may be defined without omitting the variation patterns P03 to P05. In the variation pattern P13, a pseudo continuous effect (pseudo continuous number of times is two times) is executed after the pseudo two-time variation in which the variation start and variation stop (temporary stop display) of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are performed twice. Corresponding to an effect pattern that does not develop into a reach effect (the symbol variation effect ends with pseudo-twice variation), the variation pattern P14 indicates the variation start and variation stop (temporary stop display) of the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R. Corresponding to an effect pattern that is executed twice as a pseudo-continuous effect (the number of pseudo-continuous times is 2 times), and then changes to a reach effect, the change pattern P15 starts to change the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R And a pseudo stop effect of three times (a pseudo stop number is 3 times), and a change pattern P corresponding to an effect pattern that develops into a reach effect. 6 is a pseudo-four-time variation pseudo-continuous effect (pseudo-continuous number of times is four) in which the start and stop of the variation of the design symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R (temporary stop display) is performed four times, and then reach effect It corresponds to the production pattern that develops. The reach effect that develops after the pseudo-ream effect can be the same effect as the super reach A and B described above (for example, battle effect), and the processing related to the reach effect is the gist of the third embodiment. The explanation is omitted because there is not. As shown in FIG. 36 (a), in the big hit variation pattern table, the variation pattern determining random number is not associated with the variation pattern P13 without reach development after the pseudo-continuous performance, and the variation with reach development after the pseudo-continuous performance. Fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are associated with the patterns P14 to P16. The number of variation pattern determination random numbers to be associated becomes the variation pattern P14 (pseudo two times variation), variation pattern P15 (pseudo three times variation), and variation pattern P16 (pseudo four times variation) in order from the smallest. As shown in FIG. 36 (c), in the outlier variation pattern table, the number of variation pattern determination random numbers associated with the variation pattern P16 (pseudo four times) is increased in order from the smallest, contrary to the big hit variation pattern table. Fluctuation), fluctuation pattern P15 (pseudo three times fluctuation), and fluctuation patterns P13 and P14 (pseudo two times fluctuation). From these facts, it can be said that the greater the number of times the production symbol is re-variable (the number of pseudo-reams), the higher the possibility of a big hit. These variation patterns (production patterns) are merely examples, and may not have the pattern P13 that does not develop into reach production after the pseudo-two-time pseudo-continuous production. It may have a pattern that does not develop into a reach effect after the pseudo-continuous effect, or may have a pattern in which a change start and a change stop (temporary stop display) are performed five times or more. Although illustration is omitted, each temporary stop display symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect is set as an off symbol by the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90, and is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 as a part of the symbol change effect start command. .

  In the symbol variation effect display control process of the third embodiment of FIG. 37, when the symbol variation effect start command is received in S602 and S604 and the variation effect of the effect symbols 34L, 34M and 34R is started, the drawing state display symbol 35 is displayed. The first display mode (blue lighting display) is set (S606a). In addition, when the symbol change effect end command is received in S614 and S616 and the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are stopped and displayed as a stop symbol (determined display), the drawing state display symbol 35 is displayed in the third display mode (displayed in red). (S618a). These processes are the same as in the second embodiment described above. As described above, the third embodiment is intended to indicate whether or not the pseudo-continuous production is continued. Therefore, after the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are stopped and displayed with the stop symbols, the drawing state display is performed. The symbol 35 may not be displayed (erased). If it is determined in S608 that the pattern is not a normal variation pattern, the pseudo-continuous effect display process shown in FIG. 38 is executed (S613).

  When the pseudo continuous effect display process of FIG. 38 is executed, has the CPU 91a of the effect display control board 91 first set the display mode of the drawing state display symbol 35 in each temporary stop display of the pseudo continuous effect? It is determined whether or not (S700) and it is determined that it has not been set, the display mode of the drawing state display symbol 35 is set (S702), and the pseudo number counter K is set to a value 1 (S704). Here, the pseudo-count counter K is for counting the number of times of variable display and the number of temporary stop displays during the pseudo-continuous production. Moreover, as the display mode of the drawing state display symbol 35, the drawing state display symbol 35 is displayed in the first display mode (blue lighting display) every time the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped during the pseudo-continuous effect. The second display mode (yellow light display) is set based on the drawing state display mode determination table of FIG.

  The drawing state display mode determination table is provided for each pseudo-continuous number and stored in the ROM 91b. In the pseudo-two-time presentation state display mode determination table shown in FIG. 39 (a), the first display is performed when the display mode determination random number is 0 to 49 of values 0 to 99 during the first temporary stop display. The mode (blue lighting display) is set, and when the value is 50 to 99, the second display mode (yellow lighting display) is set. At the time of the second temporary stop display, the display mode determination random numbers are all set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) with the values 0 to 99, and the first display mode (blue lighting display) is not set.

  In the pseudo three-time presentation state display mode determination table shown in FIG. 39 (b), during the first temporary stop display, the first display is performed when the display mode determination random number is 0 to 79 among the values 0 to 99. The mode (blue lighting display) is set, and when the value is 80 to 99, the second display mode (yellow lighting display) is set. At the time of the second temporary stop display, the display mode determination random number is set to the first display mode (blue lighting display) when the value is 0 to 49 among the values 0 to 99, and the second display is displayed when the value is 50 to 99. It is set to a mode (yellow lighting display). At the time of the third temporary stop display, the display mode determination random numbers are all set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) with the values 0 to 99, and the first display mode (blue lighting display) is not set.

  In the pseudo-four-time presentation state display mode determination table shown in FIG. 39 (c), the first display is performed when the display mode determination random number is 0 to 89 among the values 0 to 99 during the first temporary stop display. The mode (blue lighting display) is set, and when the value is 90 to 99, the second display mode (yellow lighting display) is set. During the second temporary stop display, the first display mode (blue lighting display) is set when the display mode determination random number is the value 0-79 among the values 0-99, and the second display is performed when the value is 80-99. It is set to a mode (yellow lighting display). At the time of the third temporary stop display, the display mode determination random number is set to the first display mode (blue lighting display) when the value is 0 to 49 among the values 0 to 99, and the second display is displayed when the value is 50 to 99. It is set to a mode (yellow lighting display). At the time of the fourth temporary stop display, the display mode determination random numbers are all set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) with the values 0 to 99, and the first display mode (blue lighting display) is not set.

  As described above, the first display mode (blue lighting display) is set at the time of the last temporary stop display in the pseudo-continuous effect (for example, at the time of the second temporary stop display in the case of pseudo two-time fluctuation). Therefore, if the drawing state display pattern 35 is in the first display mode (blue lighting display) when the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped, the re-variable display is performed during the pseudo-continuous production (pseudo). The continuous production will continue). In addition, since the second display mode (yellow lighting display) is set by the temporary stop display of each time including the last time, when the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R display the temporary stop display, the drawing state display symbol 35 is the first one. If it is a 2 display mode (yellow lighting display), it will show that there is a possibility that a re-variable display is not performed during the pseudo-continuous production (the pseudo-continuous production is finished). In the drawing state display mode determination table shown in FIG. 39, as the number of temporary stops increases (as it progresses from the first temporary stop to the final temporary stop), the second display mode (lights yellow). Display mode determination random numbers are associated with each other so that the appearance frequency of (display) increases. In addition, in the case where the number of pseudo-continuous times is small (for example, pseudo-two times), the second display mode (the first temporary stop display of the pseudo-continuous effect is performed in comparison with the case where the number of pseudo-continuous times is large (for example, pseudo-four times). The frequency of occurrence of yellow lighting display is high. For this reason, when the drawing state display symbol 35 is in the second display mode (yellow lighting display) during the first temporary stop display, it may indicate that there is a high possibility that the number of pseudo-continuations in the pseudo-continuous production is not large. it can. Conversely, when the drawing state display symbol 35 is in the first display mode (blue lighting display) during the first temporary stop display, it may indicate that there is a high possibility that the number of pseudo-continuations in the pseudo-continuous production will increase. It is possible to raise the expectation that a big hit will occur.

  In this way, when the drawing state display pattern and the pseudo number counter K are set in S702 and S704, or when it is determined in S700 that the drawing state display mode has already been set, it is determined whether or not it is the Kth temporary stop display timing. (S706). In addition, the temporary stop display timing of each time (Kth) is predetermined for every pseudo | simulation continuous production | presentation pattern as time after starting a symbol change production (pseudo continuous production). For this reason, the process of S706 can be performed by comparing the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation effect with the time until the K-th temporary stop display determined based on the current pseudo-continuous effect pattern. . If it is determined that it is the K-th temporary stop display timing, the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the K-th temporary stop symbol (S708). Then, based on the drawing state display mode set in S702, it is determined whether or not the display mode at the time of the temporary stop display this time (Kth) is the first display mode (blue lighting display) (S710). . If it determines with it being the 1st display mode (blue lighting display), the drawing state display pattern 35 is displayed in the 1st display mode (blue lighting display) (S712), and it is not the 1st display mode (blue lighting display) in S710. If it is determined, the drawing state display symbol 35 is displayed in the second display mode (yellow lighting display) (S714). As described above, during the pseudo-continuous production, if the drawing state display pattern 35 is displayed in the first display mode (blue lighting display), it indicates that the pseudo-continuous production is continued (be sure to re-display). If the state display pattern 35 is displayed in the second display mode (yellow lighting display), it indicates that there is a possibility that the pseudo-continuous production is ended (not displayed again). Subsequently, the pseudo number counter K is incremented by 1 (S716), and the process proceeds to S718. If it is determined in S706 that it is not the K-th temporary stop display timing, S708 to S716 are skipped, and the process proceeds to S718.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is the Kth re-variation start timing (S718). This K-th revariation start timing is set in advance as a time from the immediately preceding temporary stop display (temporary stop display time). If it is determined that it is the Kth re-variation start timing, it is determined whether or not the current drawing state display symbol 35 is in the first display mode (blue lighting display) (S720). If it is determined that it is not the first display mode (blue lighting display), the drawing state display symbol 35 is changed to the first display mode (blue lighting display) (S722), and then the re-variable display of the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R is started. (S724) If it determines with it being the 1st display mode (blue lighting display), the re-variable display of the production | presentation symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R will be started as it is (S724), and the pseudo | simulation continuous effect display process will be complete | finished. When it is the Kth re-variable display start timing in S718, the drawing state display symbol 35 is in the first display mode (blue lighting display) or the second display mode (yellow lighting display) (see FIG. 39). ), S722 is a process of changing from the second display mode (yellow lighting display) to the first display mode (blue lighting display). In addition, when the variation effect of the specified number of pseudo-continuations ends while repeating the pseudo-continuous effect process, the variation pattern P14 to P16 develops the reach effect and executes the reach effect, and then ends the symbol variation effect. In the variation pattern P13, the symbol variation effect is terminated without developing into a reach effect.

  Here, FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 show how the symbol variation effect display is performed with the pseudo-continuous effect display processing. As an example, FIG. 40 shows a state in which a symbol variation effect is performed without pseudo-twice variation and without reach development (variation pattern P13), and FIG. 41 shows a symbol variation effect with pseudo three-time variation and reach development (variation pattern P15). Shows how this is done. When the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed, the drawing state display symbol 35 is set to the first display mode (blue lighting display) as in the second embodiment (FIGS. 40A and 41). (A)). In addition, in FIG. 40, at the time of the pseudo first temporary stop display, the drawing state display symbol 35 is set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) (FIG. 40B), and the display is not changed again (the pseudo continuous effect is ended). In the example shown in FIG. 41, the drawing state display symbol 35 is displayed in the first display mode (blue lighting display) (FIG. 41 (b)) and re-variably displayed (pseudo-continuous). The case where it shows that a production continues) is illustrated. Next, re-variable display is started (FIG. 40 (c), FIG. 41 (c)), and at the time of pseudo second temporary stop display, the drawing state display symbol 35 is set as the second display mode (yellow lighting display). (FIG. 40 (d), FIG. 41 (d)) both indicate that the pseudo-continuous production may end. In FIG. 40 of the pseudo-twice variation, the pseudo-continuous effect is finished as it is, and the temporary stop-displayed symbol is stopped and displayed (determined display) and the drawing state display symbol 35 is set to the third display mode (red lighting display) ( FIG. 40 (e)). On the other hand, in FIG. 41 of the pseudo three-time variation, the re-variable display is started with the drawing state display symbol 35 as the first display mode (blue lighting display) (FIG. 41 (e)), and during the pseudo third temporary stop display. The drawing state display symbol 35 is set as the second display mode (yellow lighting display) (FIG. 41 (f)), and the possibility that the pseudo-continuous production ends is shown. Then, after the pseudo-continuous production is finished and the reach production is performed (FIG. 41 (g)), the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R (identification information) are stopped and displayed (determined display) (FIG. 41 (h)). ).

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment described above, the effect symbol (identification information) is variably displayed on the basis of the game ball entering the start port (a predetermined condition is satisfied), and a predetermined fluctuation time is displayed. When the display of the effect symbol (identification information) is finished and the fixed display is performed, the effect symbol (identification information) is variably displayed, then temporarily stopped, and then variably displayed again. Based on the establishment of the condition, it is possible to execute a pseudo-continuous effect (multi-variable effect) in which the effect symbol (identification information) fluctuates a plurality of times. There are multiple types of effects with different numbers of fluctuations. In addition, during the pseudo-continuous performance, the rendering state display symbol 35 (display state notification) indicates that the rendering symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R (identification information) may be displayed again after being temporarily stopped (the pseudo-continuous rendering is continued). Therefore, it is possible to realize a new effect indicating whether the effect symbol temporarily displayed during the pseudo-continuous effect is re-variably displayed (the pseudo-continuous effect is continued) or not. In the pseudo-continuous production, since the possibility of a big hit increases as the number of times the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R that are temporarily stopped are re-variably displayed, the possibility of a big hit is high. Can be made. In addition, if the drawing state display symbol 35 is displayed in the first display mode (blue lighting display), it indicates that re-variation display is performed (the pseudo continuous effect continues), and the drawing state display symbol 35 is displayed in the second display mode. If it is displayed in (yellow lighting display), there is a possibility that it will not be displayed again (pseudo-continuous effect will end), so that the player will pay more attention to which display mode the drawing state display pattern 35 will be Can do.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, the first display mode (blue lighted display) of the drawing state display symbol 35 is a mode in which the re-variable display (pseudo continuous continuation) during the pseudo continuous effect is determined. It is sufficient that the display mode (blue lighting display) is more likely to be re-variable display (pseudo continuous continuation) than the second display mode (yellow lighting display). Even in the case of one display mode (blue lighting display), there may be a case where the re-variable display is not performed (the pseudo continuous effect is ended). In this case, in the drawing state display mode determination table of FIG. 39, when the first display mode (blue lighting display) is the last temporary stop display of the pseudo-continuous production (for example, 2 if it is a pseudo-twice variation). For example, when the display mode determination random number is a value 0 to 9 among the values 0 to 99, the first display mode (blue lighting display) may be set. And when the value is 10 to 99, the second display mode (yellow lighting display) may be set.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the display mode of the drawing state display symbol 35 indicating whether or not the display is changed again during the pseudo continuous effect (whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is continued) is set as the first display mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three display modes may be used. For example, the first display mode (blue lighting display) that is a mode in which re-variable display (pseudo continuous continuation) is confirmed, and the mode that there is a possibility that re-variable display is not performed (pseudo continuous end) (re-variable display may be performed) The display mode may be three display modes, ie, the second display mode (yellow lighting display) and the third display mode (red lighting display) which is a mode in which it is determined that no re-variable display is performed (pseudo-continuous end). . In this case, in the drawing state display mode determination table of FIG. 39, the display mode determination random numbers are all the values 0 to 99 in the third display mode ( It may be set to (red lighting display). That is, when the number of pseudo-continuous times reaches the upper limit number, it is possible to clearly indicate that the re-variable display is not performed (pseudo-continuous end) by adopting the third display mode (red lighting display). Alternatively, at the time of temporary stop display for the last time of the pseudo-continuous effect, the display mode determination random number is set to the second display mode (displayed in yellow) with the value 0 to 49 among the values 0 to 99, and with the values 50 to 99. It is good also as what is set to a 3rd display mode (red lighting display). It is to be noted that the drawing state display symbol 35 has four or more modes having different possibilities of re-variation display (pseudo-continuous effects continue) (or possibility of non-re-variable display (pseudo-continuous effects end)). You may have it.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment, one drawing state display symbol 35 is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As in the first embodiment, 3 corresponding to the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R, respectively. Two drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R may be used. In this case, the display state of the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R may be all based on the determination table of FIG. Or, the one showing the possibility of re-variable display (continuation of pseudo-continuous effect) depending on how many of the three drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, 35R are in the first display mode (blue lighting display), etc. It is good. For example, when the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are always displayed again after being temporarily stopped, two of the three drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R are displayed in the first display mode (blue lighting display). The remaining one is set to the second display mode (yellow lighted display) (the first display mode (blue lighted display) is displayed more than the second display mode (yellow lighted display)), and there is a possibility of re-variable display. In the case of (high possibility), one of the three drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R is set as the first display mode (blue lighting display) and the other two are set as the second display mode (yellow lighting display). (The second display mode (yellow lighted display) is displayed more than the first display mode (blue lighted display)), and when there is no possibility of re-variable display (or low possibility) Figure state display design 35L, 35M, 35R Both (a both the second display mode (yellow light indicator)) first display mode does not (blue lighting display), or the like as.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, the possibility of re-variable display (continuation of the pseudo-continuous effect) is shown by the drawing state display symbol 35, but other effects indicating the possibility of re-variable display are combined. It may be a thing. In this case, for example, before the process of S706 of the pseudo continuous effect display process of FIG. 38, etc., the pseudo continuous continuation of FIG. 42 for indicating whether or not to display the change again (whether or not to continue the pseudo continuous effect). It is good also as what performs a notice effect process.

  In the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect process, the CPU 91a of the effect display control board 91 first determines whether or not it is a predetermined timing before the K-th temporary stop display (S750). The continuous continuation notice effect processing ends. This predetermined timing can be determined, for example, a predetermined time before the K-th temporary stop display timing so as to secure a performance time required for the pseudo-continuation notice effect. If it is determined that it is the predetermined timing before the K-th temporary stop display, it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous continuation announcement effect is executed before the current temporary stop display (S752). Here, whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous continuous notice effect may be determined by winning a predetermined lottery process, or is determined in advance depending on the pseudo-continuous effect pattern and the number of temporary stop displays. It may be. Further, in the lottery process, a different winning probability may be determined for each pseudo-continuous effect pattern, or a higher winning probability may be determined in the case of a big hit than in the case of losing. Alternatively, the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect may be performed every time before each temporary stop display regardless of the lottery or the like.

  If it is determined in S752 that the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect is not executed, the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect is executed, the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34. Processing is performed so that is executed. Here, an effect of displaying the countdown timer on the display screen of the effect display device 34 and starting the countdown is performed (S754). Then, it is determined whether or not the pseudo number counter K is less than the pseudo continuous number Ks of the current pseudo continuous effect pattern, that is, whether or not the pseudo continuous number has reached the upper limit number (pseudo continuous number Ks) ( S756) If the pseudo-count counter K is less than the pseudo-continuous count Ks, the display is changed again after the temporary stop display (the pseudo-continuous production is continued), so the countdown is performed in a successful manner in which the countdown reaches the target value 0. An effect is executed (S758), and the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if the pseudo-count counter K is not less than the pseudo-continuous count Ks, that is, if the pseudo-continuous count has reached the upper limit count, it is not displayed again after the temporary stop display (the pseudo-continuous rendering is not continued (terminated)). The countdown effect is executed in a failure mode in which the countdown does not reach the target value 0 (S760), and the re-change notice effect process is terminated. The countdown timer is erased when a predetermined display time has elapsed after being stopped and displayed in a success mode (value 0) or a failure mode (greater than value 0).

  FIG. 43 and FIG. 44 show how the symbol variation effect display is performed with the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect in this modification. FIG. 43 shows the state of the second temporary stop display when the number of pseudo-continuous times is 3 or more, and FIG. 44 shows the state of the second temporary stop display when the number of pseudo-continuous times is two. . When the predetermined timing before the pseudo second temporary stop display is reached, a countdown timer is displayed on the display screen (for example, the lower left corner) of the effect display device 34 (FIGS. 43A and 44A). The countdown timer starts counting down from a predetermined initial value (for example, “3.00” seconds), and counts down as the production progresses (FIGS. 43B to 43D). 44 (b)-(d)). In FIG. 43 in which the pseudo continuous effect is continued after the temporary stop display at the second pseudo stop display, the drawing state display pattern 35 is set to the second display mode (yellow lighting display) and the countdown timer is set to “0”. .00 ”seconds are reached to stop the countdown (FIG. 43 (e)), and the pseudo-continuous effect is not continued after the temporary stop display, in FIG. 44, the drawing state display symbol 35 is displayed in the second display mode (yellow lighting display). In addition, the countdown timer stops the countdown at “0.01” seconds before reaching “0.00” seconds (FIG. 44E). In FIG. 43, the drawing state display symbol 35 is set to the first display mode (blue lighting display) and the countdown timer is erased to perform re-variation display (FIG. 43 (f)). In FIG. 44, the drawing state display symbol 35 is set to the third display mode (red lighting display), the countdown timer is deleted, and the stop display (determined display) is performed (FIG. 44 (f)). In addition, since the end of the pseudo-continuous production is indicated, the reach production may be performed after this. In this way, the possibility of re-variable display during the pseudo-continuous performance (continuation of the pseudo-continuous performance) can be indicated not only by the display mode of the drawing state display symbol 35 but also by the countdown timer. In the middle, it is possible to increase the variation of the effect indicating whether or not the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed is displayed again and again, thereby improving the game entertainment.

  In this modified example, when re-variable display is performed (the quasi-continuous production continues), the quasi-continuous continuation announcement effect is executed in a successful manner (the countdown timer reaches the target value 0 (“0.00” seconds)). When the re-variable display is not performed (the pseudo-continuous production ends), the pseudo-continuous continuous announcement production is executed in a failure mode (the countdown timer is not allowed to reach the target value 0 (“0.00” seconds)). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect may be executed in a successful manner even when the revariable display is not performed, or the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect may be executed in a failed manner even when the revariable display is performed. In the former case, even if it is determined in S756 that the number of pseudo-continuations has reached the upper limit number in the pseudo-continuous continuous notice effect process of FIG. 42, if the predetermined lottery process is won, the countdown effect is executed in a successful manner. What should I do? Further, in the latter case, even if it is determined in S756 that the number of pseudo consecutive times has not reached the upper limit number, if the predetermined lottery process is not performed, a countdown effect may be executed in a failure mode. In addition, as an example of the failure mode, 1 mode (the countdown timer is set to “0.01 seconds” without reaching the target value 0 (“0.00” seconds)), but a plurality of failures with different arrival times is illustrated. The mode (for example, “0.01 seconds”, “0.03 seconds”, “0.05 seconds”, etc.) and the arrival time is closer to the target value 0 (“0.00” seconds) (smaller time) It is good also as a thing with high possibility of carrying out a re-variable display (a pseudo-continuous production continues). Moreover, it is possible to indicate the possibility of re-variable display (pseudo-continuous effects continue) by the combination of the drawing state display symbol 35 and the countdown timer. For example, the drawing state display symbol 35 is the first display. If the mode (blue lighting display) and the pseudo continuous continuation announcement effect is a successful mode, it indicates confirmation of re-variable display (continuation of the pseudo continuous effect), and the drawing state display pattern 35 is the second display mode ( If the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect is in a failure mode, it can be determined that no re-variable display (end of the pseudo continuous effect) is confirmed. Moreover, even if the drawing state display pattern 35 becomes the second display mode (yellow lighting display), the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect is a successful mode, or the drawing state display pattern 35 is the first display mode (blue lighting display). ), If the pseudo-continuous notice effect is in a failure mode, it indicates that there is a possibility of re-variable display (continuation of the pseudo-continuous effect), and the former case is more reproducible than the latter case. It is possible to use a display that has a high possibility of variable display (in contrast, a display that has a low possibility of re-variable display).

  In this modified example, the use of a countdown timer is exemplified as the pseudo continuous continuation notice effect. However, the success mode (first effect mode) or the target value that gradually changes from the initial value to the target value and reaches the target value. Any effect may be used as long as it is an effect that informs the continuity of the pseudo-continuous effect by performing the effect in one of the failure modes (second effect mode) that does not reach. For example, when the level gauge is displayed, the amount in the level gauge gradually decreases from the initial value, and either reaches the value 0 (success effect mode) or does not reach the value 0 (failure effect mode) The level gauge is displayed and the amount in the level gauge gradually increases from the initial value to reach the full tank (successful production mode), or does not reach the full tank. It is good also as what performs direction in either (failure direction aspect).

  In the first to third embodiments, as the three display modes of the drawing state display symbols 35 (35L, 35M, and 35R), the mode of lighting one of blue, red, and yellow is exemplified. The present invention is not limited, and other colors may be used. Further, the display is not limited to lighting display, and may be combined with flashing display. For example, the first display mode is blue lighting display, the second display mode is blue flashing display, and the third display mode is red lighting display. It is good also as what to do. In addition, the three display modes of the drawing state display symbol 35 (35L, 35M, 35R) are not limited to those shown by the difference in color, and any display mode may be used as long as it is a different display mode that can be discriminated by the player. For example, it may be indicated by a difference in character's facial expression or movement. In this case, the first display mode is the first facial expression of the character (a facial expression in which the character opens his eyes and mouth), and the second display mode is the second facial expression of the character (the character opens his eyes and closes his mouth). The third display mode may be the third facial expression of the character (a facial expression in which the character closes his eyes and mouth).

  In the first to third embodiments, the presentation display control board 91 performs selection and setting of the display mode of the drawing state display symbol 35 (35L, 35M, 35R). However, the present invention is not limited to this. 90 selects and sets the display mode of the drawing state display symbol 35 (35L, 35M, 35R), transmits it as an effect command to the effect display control board 91, and based on the effect command received by the effect display control board 91. It is good also as what performs display control of the drawing state display symbol 35 (35L, 35M, 35R).

  In the first to third embodiments, the present invention is applied to a one-kind and two-kind pachinko machine, but is not limited thereto. For example, any type of pachinko machine such as a first pachinko machine, You may apply to an arrangement ball etc.

  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 “game machine”, the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R correspond to “identification information”, and the drawing state display symbol 35 of the second embodiment (the performance of the first embodiment). The figure state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R) correspond to “display state notification means”. It should be noted that the effect display device 34 for displaying the drawing state display symbol 35 (the drawing state display symbols 35L, 35M, and 35R), S606 and S618 of the symbol variation effect display control processing of FIG. 25, and the normal variation effect display processing of FIG. The effect display control board 91 that executes (the reach effect display process of FIGS. 27 and 28) corresponds to the configuration of “notifying the display state of the identification information by the difference in the display mode of the display state notifying 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 unit, 34L Left production symbol, 34M Middle production symbol, 34R Right production symbol, 35 Rendering state display symbol, 35a Blue display unit, 35b Yellow display unit, 35c Red display part, 35L Left drawing state display design, 35M Plotting state display symbol, 35R Right plotting state display symbol, 36 Hold symbol, 37 First start port, 37a First start port switch, 38 Second start port, 38a Second start port switch, 38b Second start port 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 portion, 42b 2nd special symbol display part, 43 round display part, 44 1st grand prize opening, 44a 1st big prize opening switch, 44b 1st big prize opening solenoid, 44c Opening and closing plate, 45 general prize opening, 45a general prize opening switch , 46 Out mouth, 48 Windmill, 49 Center, 50 Second grand prize opening, 50a Second big prize opening switch, 50b Second grand prize opening Noid, 50c Open / close plate, 51 Game ball passage, 52 Specific area, 52a Specific area passing switch, 54 Non-specific area, 54a Non-specific area passing switch, 56 Distributing device, 56a Distributing plate, 56b Distributing solenoid, 56c Rotation Axis, 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 ball rental display board, 83 relay terminal board, 84 before payout Switch, 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 Decorative motor, 94 production button board, 100 firing system Control board, 102 Bottom pan full switch, 105 Power supply board, 107 On-off switch, 110 External control board, 115 Hall computer.

The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
In the gaming machine that displays the identification information variably based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and terminates the variation display of the identification information after the predetermined fluctuation time has passed,
As a display state of the identification information, at least a first state in which the identification information is variably displayed, a second state in which the identification information is temporarily stopped before the identification information is fixedly displayed, and the identification information is fixedly displayed. There is a third state,
In the first state, the second state is set at least once and the first state is changed to the first state a plurality of times until the predetermined fluctuation time elapses after the identification information starts changing display. It is possible to execute a variable display multiple times to the third state after setting to the first state,
The multi-time variation display includes a first multi-time variation mode in which the number of times of the second state is the largest, and a second multi-time variation mode in which the number of times of the second state is two times or more and less than the maximum number of times. , The number of times of the second state is one or more times and is executed by selecting one of the third multiple variation modes less than the maximum number of times,
When the predetermined display condition is satisfied and the specific condition is satisfied, when the multiple-time change display is executed, the first multiple-time change mode, the second multiple-time change mode, and the third multiple-time display When the multiple-variation display is executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the specific condition is not satisfied, the third multiple-variation aspect and the second multiple It is easy to be selected in the order of the time variation mode and the first multiple times variation mode,
Provided with a display state notification means having a plurality of display modes,
The display state of the identification information is notified by the display mode of the display state notification means.
This is the gist.

In addition, the gaming machine of the reference invention disclosed for reference in this specification is:
In the gaming machine that displays the identification information variably based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and terminates the variation display of the identification information after the predetermined fluctuation time has passed,
As a display state of the identification information, at least a first state in which the identification information is variably displayed, a second state in which the identification information is temporarily stopped before the identification information is fixedly displayed, and the identification information is fixedly displayed. There is a third state,
Provided with a display state notification means having a plurality of display modes,
The gist is to notify the display state of the identification information by the display mode of the display state notification means.

In the gaming machine of this reference invention, as the display state of the identification information, at least a first state in which the identification information is variably displayed, and a second state in which the identification information is temporarily stopped before the fixed display (stop display). There are a state and a third state in which the identification information is fixedly displayed. And the display state alerting | reporting means which has a some display aspect is provided, and the display state of identification information is alert | reported by the display aspect of a display state alerting | reporting means. Thereby, the new display mode for making a player grasp | ascertain which state the display state of identification information is is realizable.
Here, it can be said that the second state is a state in which the variation of the identification information is being displayed, and the variation amount (movement amount) of the identification information is smaller than that of the first state. In a gaming machine that displays the variation of identification information by moving (scrolling) or rotating in a predetermined direction (vertical direction or horizontal direction), the identification information is moved at a predetermined speed (for example, high speed) in the first state. Rotate (move or rotate more than a predetermined amount per unit time), and the identification information hardly moves or rotate in the second state (move or rotate less than a predetermined amount per unit time, for example, the identification information moves or rotates slightly. Or the identification information may be shaken (also referred to as “shake fluctuation”), or may not be moved or rotated. Further, when a plurality of types of identification information (for example, seven types such as a value 1 to a value 7 if the identification information is a number) is used as the identification information, the displayed identification information is sequentially switched in the first state, In the second state, it can also be said that the displayed identification information is not switched (one of the plurality of types of identification information is still displayed). In addition, for example, the display state of the display state notification means may include a first display mode indicating the first state, a second display mode indicating the second state, and a third display mode indicating the third state. .

In the gaming machine of such reference invention,
The display state notifying unit has a display mode in which the display color is different as the plurality of display modes,
The display state of the identification information may be notified by the difference in color of the display state notification means.

In the gaming machine of the reference invention,
The identification information may be changed to the first state again after changing from the first state to the second state.

Claims (3)

In the gaming machine that displays the identification information variably based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and terminates the variation display of the identification information after the predetermined fluctuation time has passed,
As a display state of the identification information, at least a first state in which the identification information is variably displayed, a second state in which the identification information is temporarily stopped before the identification information is fixedly displayed, and the identification information is fixedly displayed. There is a third state,
Provided with a display state notification means having a plurality of display modes,
A gaming machine, wherein the display state of the identification information is notified by a display mode of the display state notification means. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The display state notifying unit has a display mode in which the display color is different as the plurality of display modes,
A gaming machine, wherein the display state of the identification information is notified by a difference in color of the display state notification means. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The identification information may change to the first state again after changing from the first state to the second state.