JP2017012413A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of surely performing a notification in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: detection means for detecting a game ball; and first identification information display means for variable displaying first identification information over a prescribed variation period based on a detection of the game ball by the detection means, and stop displaying the first identification information in a prescribed stop mode. The stop modes of the first identification information comprise a stop mode for performing temporary stop and certain stop, and the variation periods comprise at least a first variation period and a second variation period longer than the first variation period. The periods of temporary stop comprise at least a first temporary stop period and a second temporary stop period longer than the first temporary stop period. If the variation period is the first variation period, the first temporary stop period is set as the period of temporary stop, and if the variation period is the second variation period, the second temporary stop period is set as the period of temporary stop.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 43

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be applied to a gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, right goods, or an arrangement ball.

  A ball-type game machine (pachinko machine) usually has a starting port, and whether or not to execute a specific game (such as a big hit game) based on the game ball entering the starting port. Make a pass / fail decision. When such a determination is made, the variable display using the identification information is started. When the execution time of the variable display (variable display time) elapses, the identification information is stopped and the determination of the determination is made according to the contents of the stop display. The result is notified.

  For example, a special symbol display device that is displayed and controlled by main control means that controls the basic progression of the game (that is, performs basic control), and an effect symbol display device that is displayed and controlled by sub-control means that controls the effects on the game In the gaming machine including the above, when the determination is made, the special symbol display device displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and the effect symbol display device displays the variation in the effect symbol. Then, in the special symbol display device and the effect symbol display device, when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the symbol (stop symbol) indicating the result of the determination of the success / failure is definitely stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as definite stop). And as this kind of gaming machine, what determines the time for this fixed stop (hereinafter referred to as “fixed stop time”) according to the gaming state of the gaming machine has been proposed (see Patent Document 1). .

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  However, this conventional example has a problem that the basic control of the gaming machine becomes complicated because it is necessary to perform processing for setting different fixed stop times depending on the gaming state.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reliably performing game notification without complicating basic control. Is to provide.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Detection means for detecting a game ball;
First identification information display means for causing the first identification information to be variably displayed over a predetermined variation time based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means and to be stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode;
With
As a stop mode of the first identification information, there is a stop mode for performing a temporary stop and a fixed stop,
The variation time has at least a first variation time and a second variation time longer than the first variation time,
The temporary stop time has at least a first temporary stop time and a second temporary stop time longer than the first temporary stop time,
When the variation time is the first variation time, the first temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time,
When the fluctuation time is the second fluctuation time, the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time.

  According to the present invention, since it is not necessary to provide a plurality of fixed stop times, it is possible to reliably perform game notification without complicating basic control. That is, the stop mode of the first identification information is set to a stop mode that performs the temporary stop and the fixed stop over the first temporary stop time, or the stop mode of the first identification information is set to the temporary stop and the fixed stop over the second temporary stop time. In other words, it is possible to deal with the situation of the game accurately without providing a plurality of fixed stop times (by selecting the length of the temporary stop time).

  For example, when it is desired to perform notification on a game (notification regarding determination of success / failure) over time, the notification is surely performed by selecting the second temporary stop time (the longer temporary stop time). I get out. In addition, when it is desired to perform a speedy game (a game in which the identification information is completed in a very short time and the stop display is also performed quickly), the first temporary stop time (the shorter temporary stop time) may be selected. Thus, by selecting the temporary stop time of the first identification information, it is possible to accurately respond to the game situation without providing a plurality of fixed stop times, and to enhance the gaming interest.

In the present invention,
As a variation mode of the first identification information, after performing the temporary stop, a normal variation mode in which the fixed stop of the first identification information is performed without performing a variation display again by the first identification information; A re-variation mode for performing a re-variation display by the first identification information after stopping,
When the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, there is a high possibility of performing the second variation display,
If the first temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, the normal variation mode may be highly likely to be performed.

  In this case, the possibility of re-variation is high when the long temporary stop is performed, and the possibility of re-variation is low when the short temporary stop is performed. Therefore, the player's expectation or disappointment can be given through the pros and cons of the temporary stop, and the gaming interest can be enhanced. In particular, even if the first temporary stop time elapses, if the temporary stop is still continued, the expectation regarding the change display again (expectation for revival jackpot) will increase at a stretch. In addition, when there is a high possibility of performing the fluctuation display again, in addition to the case where the possibility of performing the fluctuation display again is higher than the possibility of performing the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation mode, it is possible to perform the fluctuation display again. It is also possible to exemplify a case in which the probability is “100%” and the possibility of performing variation display in the normal variation mode is “0%”. In addition, when there is a high possibility of performing the normal variation mode, in addition to the case where the variation display of the normal variation mode is higher than the possibility of performing the variation display of the re-variation mode, the variation display of the normal variation mode It is also possible to exemplify the case where the possibility of performing the change is “100%” and the possibility of performing the change display of the re-variation mode is “0%”.

Furthermore, in the present invention,
A second identification information display means for confirming and stopping after the second identification information is variably displayed based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means;
The temporary stop of the first identification information may be executed while the variable display of the second identification information is being performed.

  In this case, the temporary stop of the first identification information is executed while the second identification information is being displayed in a variable manner (before the second identification information is confirmed and stopped), and only the fixed stop is determined as the stop mode of the second identification information. If it is enough. For example, if the first identification information display means is controlled by the sub-control means and the second identification information display means is controlled by the main control means, the sub-control means performs the first identification according to the game situation. Various presentations can be performed by determining the time when information temporarily stops.

In the present invention,
When the temporary stop time is the second temporary stop time, the notice effect can be executed, and when the temporary stop time is the first temporary stop time, the notice effect cannot be executed. It is good to do.

  In this case, since the notice effect is executed when the vehicle is temporarily stopped for a long time, the notice effect can be effectively performed over time while creating a novel impression, and the game entertainment can be enhanced. it can.

Furthermore, in the present invention,
The notice effect may be executable using the temporarily stopped first identification information.

  In this case, the first identification information is a means for notifying the result of the game, and since the player is watching, when the first identification information is temporarily stopped, the temporarily stopped first identification information is used. If the notice effect can be executed, a more effective notice effect can be executed.

Furthermore, in the present invention,
The first identification information that is temporarily stopped and the first identification information that is fixedly stopped following the temporary stop may be the same identification information.

  In this case, since the “preliminary effect using the first identification information” can be executed by multiplying the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time, a more effective preliminary effect can be executed.

  Here, when the time for which the first identification information is temporarily stopped is long (in the case of the second temporary stop time), the variation time of the first identification information is made longer than the time for which the first identification information is confirmed and stopped. When the time for temporarily stopping the one identification information is short (in the case of the first temporary stop time), the variation time of the first identification information is shorter than the time for the first identification information to be confirmed and stopped (for example, 1 second or less). , Preferably 0.5 seconds or less, and more preferably 0.2 seconds or less). In other words, when it is desired to perform game notification (notification regarding the determination of success / failure) over time, the notification is performed by setting the time for which the first identification information temporarily stops to be a long time (second temporary stop time). If the first identification information is temporarily stopped for a short time (first temporary stop time), the speedy game can be performed. it can.

  In this specification, “front” and “front” indicate “front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, a direction closer to the player)”, and “rear” and “back” indicate the gaming machine. The reference rear (that is, the direction away from the player) "is shown. Further, “left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right as viewed from the player”.

  Further, in “a member that can be opened and closed like a door (hereinafter referred to as a“ door type member ”)” such as a main body frame, a front frame, an upper plate member, a lower plate member, etc., “left”, “right” “Front”, “Rear” and the like are based on the case where these door-type members are in use, that is, in the closed state. Further, in this specification, a game ball entering (accepting) a variety of winning holes provided on the game board surface may be referred to as “winning” or “entering”. Among these, “winning” means that a game ball enters a ball entrance (winning port) which is a premise for granting a privilege (for example, a prize ball), and a game ball enters the ball entrance. It is substantially synonymous with “entrance ball” in that it indicates (accepted).

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to reliably notify the game without complicating the basic control.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the center apparatus of the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) is a front view of an information display device, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation display mode executed by a special symbol display unit, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation display mode of a production symbol. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the random number value for a determination, etc. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st success / failure determination), the data table used by special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd success / failure determination), and the like. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation effect (normal fluctuation state, normal deviation). It is a time figure which shows the variation display (special symbol variation game) and symbol variation effect of a special symbol. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a temporary stop, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a red symbol, (c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a green symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation production | presentation (normal fluctuation state, reach failure, jackpot). It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation effect (revariation aspect). It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation effect (revariation aspect). It is a time chart showing a special symbol variation display (special symbol variation game) and a symbol variation effect, which performs a variation variation display again (which is a re-variation mode). It is a time chart showing a special symbol variation display (special symbol variation game) and a symbol variation effect, which performs a variation variation display again (which is a re-variation mode). It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation effect (shortening fluctuation state). It is a time figure which shows the variation display (special symbol variation game) and symbol variation effect of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the problem which may arise in the 1st short time state of high probability. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 2nd time-short state. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 1st chance eyes. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd chance eye, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 3rd chance eye, (c) and (d) explain the 4th chance eye. It is explanatory drawing for doing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a notice effect. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit variation pattern table setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern table setting process for detachment. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the variation pattern table for jackpots. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern table for deviation | shift. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flow figure showing processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of holding | maintenance generation | occurrence | production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a notice effect pattern table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a notice effect pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows a design change effect process. (A) is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of holding | maintenance digestion, (b) is a flowchart which shows a notice management process. In Example 2, it is a time figure which shows the change display (special symbol change game) and symbol change performance of a special symbol. In Example 2, it is a time figure which shows the change display (special symbol change game) and symbol change performance of a special symbol. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing of Example 3. FIG. (A) is a front view of the central device of the second modification, and (b) is a block diagram showing the electronic control device in the second modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation effect of the modification 2.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments showing modes for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, specific examples in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 referred to as a “seven machine” will be described.

(1) Mechanical structure a. First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 2 using hinges H1 and H2. The gaming machine main body H includes a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a dish member 5A integrated with the front frame 4, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2), a back mechanism board 102, and the like. It is said.

  The main body frame 3 is configured by a frame-like body capable of holding the game board 10, is fitted into the outer frame 2, and is pivotally supported with respect to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. And when this main body frame 3 hold | maintains the game board 10 (refer FIG. 2), the game area | region 11 provided in the surface of the game board 10 can be visually recognized from the front of the main body frame 3. FIG.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 includes a viewing window 41a in which a glass plate 43 is inserted, and when the front frame 4 is closed, the game area 11 located behind the front frame 4 is visible from the front of the front frame 4 through the viewing window 41a. It is said. The “dish member 5A in which the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are integrated” is integrated with the front frame 4 so that the main frame 3 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 4.

  In this gaming machine 1, speakers SP1 to SP4 are built in on the left and right sides of the upper side and the lower side of the front part, and sound effects and other sounds (voices) according to the gaming state are produced using these speakers SP1 to SP4. generate. In addition, on the front surface portion of the front frame 4, a portion that constitutes the arrangement position of the upper plate member 5 is provided with a receiving port 5 b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1. Further, an effect button substrate 228 (see FIG. 5) is provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button SW” is arranged on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5 in an operable state.

  A lower plate member 6 is provided below the upper plate member 5, and a receiving port 6 a for receiving a game ball discharged from the upper plate member 5 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate member 6. A firing handle 9 is provided on the right end side of the lower plate member 6. A launching device unit 90 (see FIG. 2) to which a launching handle 9 is connected is disposed on the rear side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 and on the left end side below the game board 10. ing. The launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a for detecting that the player is touching, and in the vicinity thereof, the launch stop for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is stopped. A switch 9b is attached.

b. Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board main body 10A having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 are disposed on the front surface of the game board main body 10A. Further, the game area 11 is constituted by a portion of the front surface portion of the game board main body 10A that is substantially surrounded by a substantially circular or substantially elliptical peripheral wall formed by the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13. Note that the alternate long and short dash line shown in FIG.

  A central device 20, a first starting port 17a, a second starting port 17b, a big winning port 31a (a big winning device), and a general device are located in the front portion of the game board main body 10A and in the game area 11. Winning ports 45, 46, 47, a normal symbol operating gate 16, a windmill 19 and the like are provided. In addition, a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for pachinko games in consideration of the position balance with each board component, and an out port 18 is provided at the bottom of the game area 11. It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner rail 13 is arranged in a substantially U shape, and the left end portion is disposed at the upper left portion of the game board 10, and “the upper left portion of the outer rail 12” located on the left side thereof. A “gap through which a game ball can pass” is provided between them to form a ball entrance 11S. Then, the game ball (see symbol Y) launched from the launcher unit 90 rises while rolling on the inner side of the outer rail 12, and is released to the game area 11 through the ball entrance 11S.

  The central device 20 includes an effect display device 27 and a frame member 21 surrounding the outer edge thereof. The effect display device 27 includes three 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R. In addition, two holding display devices 25 a and 25 b are provided in a portion of the frame member 21 that is located above the effect display device 27.

  The effect display device 27 is display-controlled by the sub-control board 220, and executes the symbol variation effect according to the special symbol variation display and stop display in the information display device 60. The effect display device 27 can display three effect symbols (three digits) using the three 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R. The effect display device 27 constitutes a specific example of “first identification information display means”.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first hold display device 25 a is provided on the left side and the second hold display device 25 b is provided on the right side of the portion of the frame member 21 that is positioned above the effect display device 27. Is provided. The first hold display device 25a and the second hold display device 25b are controlled by the sub-control board 220.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first hold display device 25a includes a first display unit A1, a second display unit A2, a third display unit A3, and a fourth display unit A4, all of which are formed of LEDs. The number of holds is displayed with an upper limit of four. The second hold display device 25b also includes a first display unit B1, a second display unit B2, a third display unit B3, and a fourth display unit B4, all of which are constituted by LEDs, and the second hold number is 4 Display as the upper limit.

  That is, in the first hold display device 25a, the number of pieces of acquired information (hereinafter referred to as “first hold number”) related to the “first special symbol” generated based on the ball entering the first start port 17a is “4 pieces”. "Is displayed as the upper limit number, and in the second hold display device 25b, the number of pieces of acquired information related to the" second special symbol "generated based on the ball entering the second starting port 17b (hereinafter referred to as" second hold number "). .) Is displayed with “4” as the upper limit. Here, in the following description, a game ball entering the first start port 17a is referred to as a “first start prize”, and a game ball entering the second start port 17b is referred to as a “second start prize”. May be called. Moreover, the undigested acquisition information (random number, information on fluctuation) regarding the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is entered into the start opening (17a, 17b). This is information in which the determination (first determination or second determination, which will be described later) and the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) are not displayed. And all the hold display devices 25a and 25b were acquired based on the entrance to the start openings 17a and 17b. However, the number of undigested acquisition information (random numbers, information on fluctuation) is “the number of display of hold symbols”. Each time the undigested acquired information is digested, the “number of pending display” is sequentially decremented and displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 2 for further explanation, the first start port 17a is a non-variable start port, and an opening having an invariable size is opened upward. In addition, the size of the opening of the first start port 17a is set to allow passage of one game ball, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. Then, the game ball that has entered the first start port 17a flows into a first start port passage of a passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board main body 10A, and is arranged in the first start port passage. This is detected by the first start-entry ball detection switch 17s (see FIG. 5). Here, in the following description, a part of the gaming area 11 that is located on the left side of the central device 20 (left area of the gaming area 11) is the left area 11L, and a part that is located on the right side (right area of the gaming area 11) is right. The region 11R may be referred to as each. And since the 1st starting port 17a is provided in the substantially center part along the left-right direction of the center apparatus 20, the game ball which flows down any of the left area | region 11L and the right area | region 11R can be entered. Yes.

  The second starting port 17b is a variable entrance port provided as the ordinary electric accessory 17d, and is disposed in the right region 11R (upwardly obliquely to the right of the first starting port 17a). The second starting port 17b is a so-called tulip type formed so that a pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e are opened and closed on the left and right sides. 5). In addition, a second start port entrance detection switch 17t for detecting a game ball entering the second start port 17b is disposed inside the second start port 17b (see FIG. 5).

  If the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c is not energized, the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are set up in a standing state (see the solid line in FIG. 2), and one ball is placed between the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e. A game ball receiving opening (space portion) having a size that allows the game ball to pass therethrough is provided, and the closed state (first mode) in which the possibility of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b is low. However, since the obstacle member 17g is disposed vertically above the game ball receiving port (space part), it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second start port 17b in the closed state. On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c is energized, the pair of movable blade pieces 17e and 17e tilt so that the distance between the upper end portions is enlarged with the lower end portion as a fulcrum (see the broken line in FIG. 2). See), and an open state (second mode) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is increased. In this case, the space between the upper end portions of the movable wing pieces 17e, 17e is enlarged, and the game balls that have passed through the left and right of the obstacle member 17g can enter the second starting port 17b.

  Here, when the gaming machine 1 has an opening extension function, and the gaming state is an opening extension state (high frequency state) in which the opening extension function operates, the second start port 17b is in an opening state (second mode). Becomes longer (for example, “5 seconds”). On the other hand, in the non-open extended state in which the open extension function does not operate, the time for the second start port 17b to be in the open state (second mode) is shortened (for example, “0.2 seconds”). In addition, when the open extension function is activated to enter the open extended state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b becomes higher than in the non-open extended state. Unlike the present embodiment, by removing the obstacle member 17g, even when the second starting port 17b is in the closed state (first mode), the game ball can enter the second starting port 17b. It may be possible.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, whether or not the “first special symbol” is determined based on the game ball entering the first start port 17 a (hereinafter, also referred to as a “first determination determination”) is performed. Based on the game ball entering the second start port 17b, a determination as to whether or not the “second special symbol” is present (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a second determination as to whether or not) is performed. That is, the acquisition information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the first start port 17a is detected by the first start port input detection switch 17s, and whether or not the “first special symbol” is determined (first determination / non-acquisition) Determination) is performed. In addition, acquisition information is acquired based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the second start port 17b is detected by the second start port input detection switch 17t, and whether or not the “second special symbol” is determined (second determination) Determination) is performed.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the open extension function is activated (so-called “short time”), it is easy to make the game ball enter the second start port 17b arranged in the right region 11R. Therefore, many players launch a game ball toward the right region 11R (so-called “right-handed”). Further, when the opening extension function is not activated (so-called “non-short-time”), since the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b is low, the game ball is launched toward the left region 11L ( The so-called “left-handed” is performed), and the aim is to enter the first starting port 17a.

  The large winning opening 31a (large winning device) is a variable ball opening provided as a special electric accessory, and is provided in the game area 11 at a position diagonally above and to the right of the first start opening 17a. Further, since the big winning opening 31a is provided in the right area 11R, when playing a game using the big winning opening 31a, that is, a big hit game, the player launches a game ball toward the right area 11R ( So-called “right-handed”).

  The special winning opening 31a drives an opening 31k that is open so as to be able to receive a game ball flowing down the game area 11, an opening / closing member 31b for opening / closing the opening 31k, and the opening / closing member 31b. A prize winning solenoid 31c (see FIG. 5) and a prize winning entrance detection switch 31s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entry of a game ball into the prize winning opening 31a. The opening / closing plate 31b is configured to be tiltable forward by pivotally supporting the lower edge portion thereof. The opening 31k (big winning opening 31a) is normally closed by a standing opening / closing member 31b and does not accept a game ball (closed state). In this case, the special winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 5) is driven based on a predetermined pattern and tilted forward so that the game ball can be received (opened).

  In the game area 11, general winning ports 45, 46, 47 are provided on the left side of the first start port 17 a. Then, the game balls that have entered any of the general winning ports 45, 46, 47 flow into a general winning port passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board 10, and are provided in the passage member. It is detected by the general entrance detection switch 45s (see FIG. 5). A normal symbol operating gate 16 is provided on the right side of the central device 20. This normal symbol operation gate 16 is arranged in a state of protruding from the front part of the game board 10 and includes a gate switch 16s (see FIG. 5), and detects a game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 16 from above to below. Is possible.

  The information display device 60 is display-controlled by the main control board 200, and is the surface portion of the game board 10 and the lower left of the outer edge portion 10B corresponding to the outside of the game area 11 (the outer surface edge of the game board 10). It arrange | positions at the site | part (lower left outer edge part). Since the lower left portion of the outer edge portion 10B is a portion that can be viewed from the front through the lower left side of the viewing window 41a, the information display device 60 can be viewed through the glass plate 43 from the front of the front frame 4 ( (See FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 4A, the information display device 60 includes a substrate 60A. A first special symbol display unit 62a, a second special symbol display unit 62b, and a normal symbol display unit are provided on the substrate 60A. 63, the 1st special symbol reservation display part 64a, the 2nd special symbol reservation display part 64b, the normal symbol reservation display part 65, etc. are provided. The information display device 60 constitutes a specific example of “second identification information display means”.

  The first special symbol display part 62a and the second special symbol display part 62b are both configured using a “7-segment display”. Among these, the first special symbol display unit 62a performs variable display of the first special symbol based on the “first start prize”, and when the execution time of the variable display elapses, whether or not the first special symbol is determined (first The result of the determination (whether or not) is displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.5 seconds). In addition, the second special symbol display unit 62b performs variable display of the second special symbol based on the “second start winning”, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the determination on whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second determination on whether or not the second special symbol is displayed). ) Is displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.5 seconds). When the result of the determination on the special symbol is “out”, the off symbol is displayed on the special symbol display section (62a or 62b), and the result of the determination on the special symbol is “big hit”. Shows the jackpot symbol.

  The normal symbol display unit 63 is also composed of a “7-segment display” as shown in FIG. 4A, and when the symbol variation start condition is satisfied based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 16, the normal symbol is displayed. Start displaying fluctuations. In this normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol display section 63 displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9” in this order, and then again displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9”. It consists of “circular display” that repeats the display in order. Then, when the execution time of the normal symbol fluctuation display has elapsed, the result of the normal symbol fluctuation display (result of the determination on whether or not the normal symbol is true) is displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.5 seconds). At this time, when the stopped normal symbol is an "odd number", the symbol corresponds to a normal symbol hit symbol, and when the stopped symbol is an "even digit", the symbol is an off-normal symbol symbol. Applicable. Since the gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine 1 that performs “right-handed” exclusively when the opening extension function (described later) is operated, the normal symbol operating gate 16 is disposed in the right region 11R.

  Each of the first special symbol hold display unit 64a, the second special symbol hold display unit 64b, and the normal symbol hold display unit 65 includes two LEDs, and corresponding symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol, normal symbol). ) Is displayed according to the number of LED lighting and the driving mode. For example, if the LED in the off state displays “0 (zero)”, the LED in the on state displays “1”, and the LED in the blinking state displays “2”, two LEDs are displayed. It can be used to display integers from “0” to “4”.

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 is configured by using the main control board 200, and controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to the winning ball, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A). , 222A, 240A, 260A). In addition, the sub-control unit is configured using (a) the sub-control board 220, and is configured using the sub-control unit 220A that controls the game effects, and (b) the effect display control board 222. An effect display control unit 222A that controls the display device 27, (c) a payout control unit 240A that is configured using the payout control board 240, and controls the operation of paying out a rented or winning ball, and (d) launching It is configured using a control board 260, and includes a launch control unit 260A that controls the launch of a game ball.

  The control boards (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) are executed by a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and the CPU. ROM in which various programs and data are stored, RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and the CPU performs calculations Various peripheral LSIs such as an oscillator that outputs a clock of the above and a watchdog timer that monitors the runaway of the CPU are connected to each other via a bus. In addition, the direction of the arrow in FIG. 5 represents the direction which inputs / outputs a data or a signal. In addition, a CPU 201, a RAM 202, and a ROM 203 are mounted on the main control board 200.

  The main controller 200A is configured to play a game from the gate switch 16s, the first start entrance detection switch 17s, the second start entrance detection switch 17t, the general entrance entrance detection switch 45s, the big entrance entrance detection switch 31s, and the like. After receiving the ball detection signal and determining the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to the prize ball, various signals described later are sent to the sub-control unit 220A, the payout control unit 240A, the launch control unit 260A, etc. (Command) is output.

  In addition, by outputting various drive signals to the main electric control unit 200A (main control board 200) to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the special winning opening solenoid 31c, the information display device 60, the hold display devices 25a and 25b, etc., These operations are directly controlled. Further, predetermined signals (commands) determined by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) are transmitted to the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240, respectively.

  An external terminal part (external output terminal board) 80 for outputting information (signals) related to the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine 1 is connected to the main control part 200A (main control board 200). The game information (signal) output from the external terminal unit 80 includes jackpot information (hit signal), probability variation information (probability variation signal), prize ball information (prize ball signal), and jackpot game signal (hits game). Game information (signal) indicating a gaming state such as a signal indicating that the game is being executed can be exemplified. These pieces of game information (signals) are transmitted to the hall computer HPC (not shown in FIG. 5), and are used for “monitoring fraud”, “counting in business in pachinko halls”, and the like. The external terminal unit (external output terminal board) 80 for outputting information (signals) related to the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine 1 is not the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) but the payout control unit 240A. It is good also as connecting to (dispensing control board 240). Here, the external terminal part (external output terminal board) 80 constitutes a specific example of the information output part.

  When the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) receives various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), it analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and plays games according to the results. The production of. That is, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). The sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) includes an effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), an amplifier board 224, a decoration drive board 226, an effect button board 228, and a first hold display device. 25a and the second hold display device 25b are electrically connected to each other. The effect display device 27 is electrically connected to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222). The sub-control board 220 includes a CPU 220a, a RAM 220b, a ROM 220c, an audio LSI 220d, an audio data storage ROM 220e, and the like.

  The CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives each control signal from the main control board 200 and controls each board such as the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. The ROM 220c stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board. The CPU 220a receives a display control command (that is, a display control signal) sent from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) and analyzes it according to a program stored in the ROM 220c. Then, the CPU 220a configuring the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) can display a predetermined display control command determined by the CPU 220a or a display control command that has been transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). Is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222).

  Next, the input / output relationship of signals or commands to the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) will be described. As described above, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) is connected to the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, as described above, when the sub control unit 220A receives various effect commands (display control commands, etc.) from the main control unit 200A, the sub control unit 220A interprets the content of the command, and (a) the effect display device 27 Specific display contents, (b) sound effects output from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and (c) specific lighting and blinking of various LEDs mounted on the various LED boards 4b to 4h and the like. Specific aspects are determined.

  Next, the drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the effect display device 27 is output to the effect display control unit 222A, and the effect symbol is varied and stopped. At this time, the display data of the various symbols for effects (such as effect symbols) to be displayed is stored in the effect display device 27 or the display ROM (not shown) built in the effect display control board 222. Use existing data.

  In addition, by supplying a signal to the decoration drive board 226 and outputting drive signals of various LED lamps from the decoration drive board 226, the lighting / flashing operation of each LED lamp is controlled. Further, when the player operates the effect button SW (when an instruction is input), this operation signal (instruction input signal) is supplied to the sub-control unit 220A. Then, based on the supplied operation signal, the sub-control unit 220A can reflect the operation result in various effect contents including the effect display device 27, and can select the hold display type. It is configured.

  The audio LSI 220d includes a D / A converter and the like, and has a function of D / A converting sound data read from the audio data storage ROM 220e and reproducing it as an actual sound signal. When a variation pattern designation command is sent from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 20, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect based on the command and the progress status of the symbol variation effect. In response to this, an instruction to reproduce a sound effect is sent to the audio LSI 220d. Upon receiving this instruction, the audio LSI 220d starts to reproduce the sound effect, and thereby the sound effect corresponding to the symbol variation effect is output from the speakers SP1 to SP4.

  Next, the “acquired information storage unit” and the like will be described with reference to FIG. The RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 includes a first determination random value memory 202a, a second determination random value memory 202b, a first hold number memory 202c, a second hold number memory 202d, and a first hold number memory 202d. A pre-determination result memory (not shown) and a second pre-determination result memory (not shown) are provided. In addition, the RAM 220b mounted on the sub-control board 220 includes a first advance determination result information memory 221b, a second advance determination result information memory 222b, a first hold number information memory 223b, and a second hold number information memory 224b. And a first determination random value information memory (not shown). Hereinafter, the “effective start prize” refers to a start prize that occurs in a state where the corresponding hold number (first hold number or second hold number) is not the upper limit number.

  When a valid start prize is generated for the first start port 17a, a random number value for determination corresponding to the first start port 17a is acquired, stored in the first determination random number value memory 202a in a shift memory format, and indicates the first hold number. The value is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the first reserved number memory 202c. Here, the random number value for determination acquired based on the first start winning is “a random number value for determining whether or not it is a big hit or not (hit lottery random number value) for determining whether or not it is a big hit”, “a big hit symbol (special symbol) "Determining random numbers for determining symbols" and the like. Further, when the determination random number value acquired based on the first start winning is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, the CPU 201 constituting the main control board 200 performs the prior determination and the big hit symbol ( While making a pre-determination for special symbols (when obtaining a pre-determination result indicating that a big hit will occur), the results of these pre-determinations (hereinafter referred to as “first pre-determination”) are the first pre-determination results. Store in the shift memory format (not shown). Accordingly, the first start winning command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220.

  Here, the first start winning time command based on the start winning for the first start port 17a is “information that can specify the result of the first pre-determination (hereinafter referred to as“ first pre-determination result information ”)”, “. Information that can specify the first hold number after the start winning (hereinafter referred to as “first hold number information”) ”and“ reach disturbance for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation effect ” This is a command indicating “information for specifying a numerical value” or the like. Then, when receiving the first start winning command, the sub-control board 220 stores “first pre-determination result information” in the first pre-determination result information memory 221b in the shift memory format, and specifies the reach random number value. Are stored in the first determination random number value information memory (not shown) in a shift memory format, and the value of the first hold number stored in the first hold number information memory 223b is incremented by "+1". Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 stores “first information” in the first determination random number value memory 202a (acquired information storage unit) based on the first determination result information stored in the first determination result information memory 221b. It is determined whether or not a “random number for determining whether or not the winning determination is a big hit” is stored. Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 can determine whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation effect based on the information stored in the first determination random value information memory (not shown). In the following, the random number value for determination of success / failure that is pre-determined (first pre-determination and second pre-determination) when the result of the determination of success / failure (first determination of success / failure determination) is a big hit is referred to as “hit hold”. The random number value for success / failure determination that is pre-determined (first pre-determination, second pre-determination) when the result of determination (first win / fail determination or second pre-determination determination) is out of order is referred to as “delay hold”.

  When a valid start prize is generated for the second start port 17b, a corresponding random number for determination is acquired and stored in the second determination random value memory 202b in a shift memory format, and also indicates the second reserved number. The value is stored cumulatively (added storage) in the second reserved number memory 202d. Here, the determination random number value acquired based on the second starting prize is similar to the determination random number value acquired based on the first starting prize, “whether or not to determine whether or not it is a big hit or not. "Random number value (big hit lottery random number value)", "Big hit symbol (special symbol) for determining a big symbol design" is included.

  Further, when the determination random number value acquired based on the second start winning prize is stored in the second determination random value memory 202b, the CPU 201 constituting the main control board 200 performs the prior determination and the jackpot symbol ( While making a pre-determination (when obtaining a pre-determination result indicating that a big jackpot will occur) regarding the special symbol), the result of these pre-determinations (hereinafter referred to as “second pre-determination”) is the second pre-determination result The data is stored in a memory (not shown) in a shift memory format. Along with this, a second start winning command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220.

  Here, the second start winning time command based on the start winning with respect to the second start port 17b is “information that can specify the result of the second pre-determination (hereinafter referred to as“ second pre-determination result information ”)”, “. Reach random number value for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation effect (information that can specify the second hold number after the start winning) (hereinafter referred to as “second hold number information”) ” This is a command indicating "information for identifying". Then, when receiving the second start winning command, the sub-control board 220 stores information indicating the result of the second preliminary determination (second preliminary determination result information) in the second preliminary determination result information memory 222b in a shift memory format. The information for specifying the reach random number value is stored in the second determination random number value information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format, and the second hold number information stored in the second hold number information memory 224b is stored. The value is incremented by “+1”. Then, the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 hits the second determination random number value memory 202b (holding storage means) based on the second preliminary determination result information stored in the second preliminary determination result information memory 222b. It is possible to determine whether or not a random determination value for determining whether or not 2 is a big hit is stored. Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 can determine whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation effect based on the information stored in the second determination random value information memory (not shown).

  The first determination random value memory 202a and the second determination random value memory 202b are configured as specific examples of “acquisition information storage means” for storing determination random values (acquisition information) acquired based on the start winning prize. To do. Also, a first determination random value memory 202a, a second determination random value memory 202b, a first pre-determination result memory (not shown), a second pre-determination result memory (not shown), a first Each time a valid start prize (valid first start prize, valid second start prize) is generated in the pre-judgment result information memory 221b and the second pre-judgment result information memory 222b, the corresponding data is stored in the shift memory format. Is memorized. Then, the determination random number values stored in the corresponding determination random number values (the first determination random value memory 202a and the second determination random value memory 202b) are sequentially read from the first stored one, and the reading is performed. Performing the winning / nothing determination based on the determination random number and performing the symbol variation game based on the determination is referred to as “digesting the determination random number value”.

(3) Game Flow by the Gaming Machine 1 As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the symbol stop display indicating the result of the determination of success / failure performed based on the starting prize (the first starting prize or the second starting prize) The information display device 60 and the effect display device 27 execute the variable display performed in the previous stage of the stop display. Here, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a of the information display device 60 and the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b of the information display device 60 are "this symbol". The main control unit 200A determines “symbol to be stopped (stop symbol)” and “variation time (variation pattern)”.

  On the other hand, the “effect design” is displayed on the effect display device 27, and the variation mode and the stop symbol are determined by the “sub control unit 220A” that controls the game effect under the control of the main control unit 200A. The Usually, in these symbol effects of “effect design”, “time from the start of change to start of fixed stop” is executed for the same time as “main symbol”, and the stop symbols of these “effect symbols” The display content (big hit, miss) is not inconsistent with the display content (big hit, miss, etc.) of “main symbol” in the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b. However, in the symbol variation effect accompanied by a temporary stop, the effect symbol temporarily stops while the special symbol changes.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, based on the first start winning, the first special symbol display section 62a executes “symbol changing game related to the first special symbol” and displays the second special symbol based on the second starting winning. In the part 62b, the “symbol changing game related to the second special symbol” is executed. In addition, the symbol change effect is executed in the effect display device 27 in accordance with the execution of “the symbol variable game related to the first special symbol” or “the symbol variable game related to the second special symbol”. The outline of “symbol fluctuation game” and “symbol fluctuation effect” will be described below. Further, the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) constitute a specific example in the second identification information and are controlled by the main control unit 200A. Further, the effect symbol constitutes a specific example of the first identification information, and display control is performed by the sub-control unit 220A.

a. Symbol variable game The symbol variable game (variable display) related to the first special symbol and the symbol variable game (variable display) related to the second special symbol correspond to the special symbol display section (62a) as shown in FIG. 4 (b). Alternatively, the content is to perform “circular display” of incomplete symbols that cannot be used for arithmetical numbers by the 7-segment display body constituting 62b). Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol constitute a specific example of the second identification information. Then, the result of the determination of whether or not the special symbol is executed based on the “first start winning” is displayed based on the stop display mode (the stopped symbol to be stopped) in the variable display related to the first special symbol. Then, the result of the determination on whether or not the special symbol is executed based on the “second start winning” is displayed by the stop display mode in the variable display related to the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal probability state (low probability state), a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first and second determinations. The probability is about “1/400”. When the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state, a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first and second determinations. The probability is about “1/50”. When a special symbol indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed on any of the special symbol display portions 62a and 62b, a “hit” is generated and a big hit game is executed. Here, “big hit” constitutes a specific example of “specific result”, and “big hit game” constitutes a specific example of “specific game”. In the following, a special symbol indicating that the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit is referred to as a “hit symbol”, and a special symbol indicating that the result of the determination is a failure is referred to as a “outgoing symbol”.

  In this embodiment, when the determination result is a big hit, the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 62a (62a or 62b) is determined using a random number lottery. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 16R probability variable big hit (hereinafter, a probable variation symbol) is determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). B ”) or“ big hit symbol indicating occurrence of 4R normal big hit B (hereinafter referred to as normal symbol B) ”. In addition, when the result of the first winning / failing determination is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 7, a “big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 4R probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation symbol A”) or “4R normal big hit A is obtained by random lottery. Is a jackpot symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a normal symbol A) indicating the occurrence of. Here, in this gaming machine 1, the type of jackpot is specified by the number of segments to emit light and the arrangement mode of the segments to emit light. However, in this specification, in order to simplify the description, the jackpot symbol is expressed using “alphabet” such as “A”, “B”, and the like.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the fanfare effect (generation of fanfare sound, etc.) is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and then the jackpot game is started. When the big hit game is started in this manner, the main control unit 200A drives and stops the big prize opening solenoid 31c, and thus the “opening / closing operation for opening and closing the big prize opening 31a” is executed. In each round game during the big hit game, an open / close operation is performed to change the big prize opening 31a to an open state (a state in which a player can enter the ball) only once. In addition, when a specified number of game balls (10 balls) enter the big winning opening 31a or when the opening time of the big winning opening 31a reaches the open limit time (30 seconds or 0.2 seconds), the round end condition Is established and the running round game (big hit round) is terminated. When the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 31a is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between, the big hit game is terminated and the ending effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).

  When “16R probability variable big hit” occurs, “round game” is executed “16 times” big hit game A is executed, and when “4R probability variable big hit” or “4R normal big hit A” occurs, “round game” is executed "4 times" of big hit game B is executed. Then, when the jackpot game A is executed, 2400 balls will be paid out because the “round game” is executed “16 times” with the opening time of the big winning opening 31a being “30 seconds”. Is done. In addition, when the big hit game B is executed, since the “round game” is executed “four times” with the opening time of the big winning opening 31a being “30 seconds”, 600 prize balls will be paid out. Is done.

  When “4R normal big hit B” is generated, the big hit game C with “4 rounds” executed is executed. However, in the jackpot game C, the “round game” is executed “four times” with the opening time of the big winning opening 31a being “0.2 seconds”, and between “0.2 seconds” Since it is difficult to enter the game ball into the big prize winning opening 31a, in the big hit game C, the scheduled amount of the prize ball payout is set to “0 ball”.

  Further, when “16R probability variation big hit” or “4R probability variation big hit” is generated, the probability variation means (described later) is activated after the corresponding big hit game is finished, and the probability that the determination result is a big hit (hit probability) Becomes a state with a high probability (high probability state). In addition, when “16R probability variation big hit” or “4R probability variation big hit” is generated, the opening extension means (described later) is activated after the big hit game is finished, and the opening time of the second start port 17b is extended (open extension). State). The high probability state and the extended extended state are used until the cumulative number of special symbol variation games that are executed without generating a big hit after the end of the big hit game reaches “10,000 times” (substantially, the next big hit is generated. Until).

  When “4R normal big hit A” or “4R normal big hit B” is generated, the probability variation means does not start operation after the corresponding big hit game ends, so the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal probability state (low probability state) ). Further, after the big hit game is over, the opening extension means is activated, and the opening time of the second start port 17b is extended (open extension state). This open extended state is continued until the cumulative number of special symbol variable games executed without causing a big hit after the end of the big hit game reaches “100”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the open extended state is reached, the special symbol becomes a fluctuation shortened state in which the average fluctuation time is shortened, but the special symbol in the case where the big hit probability becomes a fluctuation shortened state with a high probability (second state). The average fluctuation time is set to “0.2 seconds”, and the average fluctuation time of the special symbol when the big hit probability is low and the fluctuation shortening state (third state) is set to “3.5 seconds”. In other words, a special symbol is used in a state in which the big hit probability after the big hit game based on the occurrence of the “16R probable big hit” or the “4R probable big hit” is a fluctuation shortening state with a high probability (hereinafter referred to as a “high probability first short time state”). The average fluctuation time is “0.2 seconds”, and the fluctuation reduction state (hereinafter, “low probability”) with a low probability of big hit after a big hit game based on the occurrence of “4R normal big hit A” or “4R normal big hit B”. In the first short time state), the average variation time of the special symbol is “3.5 seconds”. However, in both the “high-probability first short-time state” and “low-probability first short-time state”, the average fluctuation time of the special symbol may be “0.2 seconds”, and the special symbol may be changed quickly. In both the “high-probability first time-short state” and the “low-probability first time-short state”, the average variation time of the special symbol is set longer than “0.2 seconds” (for example, “3. 5 seconds "). In other words, in this embodiment, in addition to the first state (normally changing state) and the second state (high probability first short-time state), the average time of the changing time is shorter than the first state, which is shorter than the second state. Although the configuration has the third state (low probability first short time state) with a long average time of fluctuation time, the average fluctuation time of "high probability first short time state" and "low probability first short time state" It is also possible for both to constitute the “second state”.

b. Symbol variation effect The symbol variation effect is also started based on the first start prize or the second start prize. The variation time of the symbol variation effect (used in the meaning of “the time from the start of variation until the start of fixed stop”) is also specified by a variation pattern (described later) determined at the start of variation display of the special symbol. . In this symbol variation effect, as shown in FIG. 8 and the like, the three-segment effect symbol variation display is started using the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R constituting the effect display device 27. Here, the symbol variation effect is started when the sub control unit 220A receives the symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control unit 200A. Here, the command at the start of symbol variation indicates a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol stop information designation command.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 8, etc., the effect display device 27 uses the three 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R to perform the change display of the 3-digit effect symbol and the fixed stop. As shown in FIG. 4C, the variation display of the effect symbols is calculated by the individual 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R constituting the effect display device 27 from "1" to "9". After the numbers are displayed in this order, the display is configured by “circular display (scroll fluctuation display)” that repeats displaying the arithmetic numbers “1” to “9” in this order again. Here, the effect symbol displayed by the 7 segment LED display device 27L located on the left side is hereinafter referred to as “left effect symbol”, and the effect symbol displayed by the 7 segment LED display device 27C located at the center is hereinafter referred to as “medium effect”. An effect symbol displayed by the 7-segment LED display device 27R located on the right side is referred to as a “right effect symbol”, and these may be distinguished.

  In addition, the stop symbols of the production symbols include “a symbol indicating a big hit (big hit symbol)” and “a symbol indicating a loss (loss symbol)”. Among them, the symbol indicating the occurrence of “16R probability variation big hit” or “4R probability variation big hit” is composed of a combination in which all three production symbols are the same odd numbers, “4R normal big hit A” or “4R normal big hit B”. The symbol indicating the occurrence of the occurrence of the above is constituted by a combination in which all the three effect symbols are the same even number (see FIG. 7).

  In addition, the symbol variation effect differs between when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal variation state and when it is in a variation shortened state (time reduction state) in which the variation time of the effect symbol is shorter than the normal variation state. Hereinafter, after describing the symbol variation effect in the normal variation state, the symbol variation effect in the variation shortening state will be described. Here, the normal variation state constitutes a specific example of the “first state”, the high probability first short-time state constitutes a specific example of “second state”, and the low probability first short-time state constitutes “third”. A specific example of “state” is configured.

b-1. As shown in FIG. 11, when the “big hit symbol” is displayed on the effect display device 27 in the symbol variation effect in the normal variation state, the reach display is performed in the middle of the variation display as a premise thereof. However, in the case of displaying the “off symbol” on the effect display device 27, as shown in FIG. 11 (as in the case of b1, b2, b3, c4, and c5 in FIG. 11), the variable display that is the premise thereof is displayed. When reach display is performed in the middle (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”), and as shown in FIG. 8, when reach display is not performed during the presumed variation display (hereinafter referred to as “normal out”). )

  Here, FIG. 8 shows a symbol variation effect of “normally off”. In this “normal deviation” symbol variation effect, when the variation time specified by the variation pattern determined at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol (the time from the variation start to the start of the fixed stop) has elapsed, the normal variation is indicated. The production design is confirmed and stopped. At this time, the variation time of the special symbol elapses, and a “stop instruction command (design stop command)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A, and the effect design is fixed and stopped for a certain time (about 0.5 seconds). To do. However, as shown in FIG. 9, before the “stop instruction command (symbol stop command)” is transmitted, the temporary stop (temporary stop) is performed in the order of “left effect symbol”, “right effect symbol”, and “middle effect symbol”. indicate. This temporary stop (temporary stop display) is executed prior to the definitive stop of the effect symbol, but the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A starts the temporary stop (temporary stop display) at the main control unit 200A. Set based on the fluctuation pattern received from More specifically, the execution timing of the temporary stop (temporary stop display) is set to the time during which the special symbol is variably displayed (set to a time before the special symbol and the production symbol are fixedly stopped). .

  In FIG. 8, the temporary stop is shown in a state where the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27R, and 27C shake, and in FIG. 9, the temporary stop is shown by a jagged line. Further, the numerical values displayed in parentheses outside the frame in FIG. 8 and the like are for ease of understanding, and the numerical values displayed by the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27R, and 27C at that time ( This shows that the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27R, and 27C are changing (indicated by downward arrows) at that time. As shown in the present embodiment, by changing a plurality of effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol), the effect symbols are displayed in a variable order, and the effect symbols are displayed in a predetermined order ( In the present embodiment, in the aspect of temporarily stopping in the order of left effect symbol, right effect symbol, middle effect symbol), the temporary stop of the effect symbol is “all effect symbols (left effect symbol, right effect symbol and middle effect symbol). ) Is completed (when temporary stop of a plurality of effect symbols is started, that is, when temporary stop of medium effect symbols is started in this embodiment), the temporary stop is started (claim). The temporary stop time of the first identification information shown in the above range is started), and the temporary stop time is a time after the temporary stop by a plurality of effect symbols is completed.

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives a command for designating a variation pattern determined at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern designation command), the effect of the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display device 27a is performed. Set the pattern. This production pattern is determined to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, a predetermined production pattern may be uniquely set, When the production pattern and each variation pattern are determined to be in a many-to-one relationship, and the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, the production pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected, One production pattern may be selected for random lottery or the like.

  When receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits an effect start command to the effect display control board 222A (or may transfer the variation pattern designation command to the effect display control board 222A). Thereby, the design variation effect is started on the effect display device 27 (FIG. 8, a2). Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A, based on the set effect pattern, starts a temporary stop of the “left effect symbol” (referred to as time t1), and starts a temporary stop of the “right effect symbol”. (Referred to as time t2) and a time (referred to as time t3) for starting a temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol”. Here, time t2 ends after time t1, and time t3 ends after time t2. For example, if the variation time specified by the variation pattern (the time from the variation start to the start of the fixed stop) is 10 seconds, the time t1 for starting the temporary stop of the “left effect design” is “7 seconds”, A case where the time t2 for starting the temporary stop of the “right effect symbol” is “8 seconds” and the time t3 for starting the temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” is “9.7 seconds” can be exemplified.

  At time t1, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a left effect symbol stop command for starting a temporary stop of the “left effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L. Subsequently, at time t2, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a right effect symbol stop command for starting a temporary stop of the “right effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the rightmost 7-segment LED display device 27R. Subsequently, at time t3, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a medium effect symbol stop command for starting a temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A.

  Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) at the timing of ending the change time specified by the change pattern (the time from the start of change to the start of fixed stop). A symbol stop command (stop instruction command) is received. Then, the sub-control unit 220A transfers the received symbol stop command (stop instruction command) to the effect display control unit 222A, confirms and stops the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 27, and ends the symbol variation effect ( A6) in FIG. That is, the effect display control board 222A ends the temporary stop of the “left effect symbol”, the “right effect symbol”, and the “medium effect symbol”, and performs the fixed stop. Note that the command for confirming and stopping the effect symbol is generated by the sub control unit 220A at the timing when the variation time specified by the variation pattern (the time from the start of variation to the start of confirmation stop) ends. It may be transmitted from the control unit 220A to the effect display control unit 222A.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 10A, the temporary stop can recognize the stop state of the effect symbol before the execution time of the symbol change effect (the time from the start of the change to the start of the fixed stop) elapses. It is a display method that shows the stop mode of the effect symbol while changing the brightness of the effect symbol continuously (while changing the brightness of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R continuously). When the symbol is changed and displayed, the variation time of the special symbol ends, and when the special symbol is confirmed and stopped, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped after being temporarily stopped. In the present embodiment, the brightness of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R is continuously changed, and the brightness of the effect design is changed to express the temporary stop of the effect design. For example, by applying PWM control to the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R and changing the brightness of the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R continuously, a temporary stop can be expressed.

  In this embodiment, the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R are configured using LEDs (so-called full color LEDs) including three types of red, green, and blue LED chips. For this reason, each segment can emit light in various colors. However, as shown in FIG. 10B, when displaying the arithmetic numbers “3” or “7”, the corresponding segment is displayed in red. Flashes on. In addition, when an arithmetic number other than “3” and “7” is displayed, the corresponding segment emits green light as shown in FIG. Here, a symbol expressing the segment by emitting light in red may be referred to as a “red symbol”, and a symbol expressing the segment by emitting light in green may be referred to as a “green symbol”. When the “red symbol” is stopped and displayed, a different stop sound (sound effect “pyu” indicating the stop of the red symbol) than when the “green symbol” is stopped is displayed on the speakers SP1 to SP1. Generated from SP4.

  Further, FIG. 11 shows a “reaching symbol variation effect out of reach” and a “big hit symbol variation effect”. That is, the symbol variation effect with reach display is shown. Also in this “design variation effect with reach display”, when the variation time specified by the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation to the start of fixed stop) has elapsed, The effect symbol indicating “out” or “big hit” is fixed and stopped. At this time, the variation time of the special symbol elapses, and a “stop instruction command (design stop command)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A, and the effect design is fixed and stopped for a certain time (about 0.5 seconds). However, the timing of the temporary stop executed prior to the final stop of the “left effect symbol”, “middle effect symbol”, and “right effect symbol” is the variation pattern received by the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A from the main control unit 200A. Set based on.

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the CPU 220a sets the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect to be executed by the effect display device 27a. This production pattern is also determined to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, a predetermined production pattern may be uniquely set, When the production pattern and each variation pattern are determined to be in a many-to-one relationship, and the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, the production pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected, One production pattern may be selected for random lottery or the like.

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command, it transmits an effect start command to the effect display control board 222A. Thereby, the design variation effect is started on the effect display device 27 (b1). Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A starts a temporary stop of the “left effect symbol” based on the determined effect pattern (referred to as time T1) and a time to start the temporary stop of the “right effect symbol”. (Referred to as time T2) and a time (referred to as time T3) for starting a temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol”. Here, time T2 ends after time T1, and time T3 ends after time T2. For example, if the fluctuation time specified for the fluctuation pattern is 20 seconds, the time T1 for starting the temporary stop of the “left effect symbol” is “5 seconds” and the time T2 for starting the temporary stop of the “right effect symbol”. And “8 seconds” and the time T3 for starting the temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” is “19.7 seconds”.

  At time T1, CPU 220a of sub-control unit 220A transmits a left effect symbol stop command for starting temporary stop of “left effect symbol” to effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L (b2). Subsequently, at time T2, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a right effect symbol stop command for starting a temporary stop of the “right effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Further, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the rightmost 7-segment LED display device 27R (b3). Subsequently, at time T3, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a medium effect symbol stop command for starting a temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the medium effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the middle 7-segment LED display device 27C (b4, c4).

  Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) at the timing of ending the change time specified by the change pattern (the time from the start of change to the start of fixed stop). A symbol stop command (stop instruction command) is received. Then, the sub-control unit 220A transfers the received symbol stop command to the effect display control unit 222A, determines and stops the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 27, and ends the symbol variation effect. That is, the effect display control board 222A ends the temporary stop of the “left effect symbol”, the “right effect symbol”, and the “medium effect symbol”, and performs the final stop (b5, c5). At this time, if the result of the symbol variation effect is out of place, an effect symbol different from the “left effect symbol” and the “right effect symbol” is temporarily stopped as the “middle effect symbol” (c4). In the case of a big hit, the same effect symbols as the “left effect symbol” and the “right effect symbol” are temporarily stopped as the “medium effect symbol” (b4).

  Next, the symbol variation effect of the re-variation mode performed in the normal variation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. The symbol variation effect of this re-variation mode is composed of a plurality of variation effects, and in the specific examples shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when one re-variation is performed with one temporary stop in between. Is shown. It should be noted that the symbol variation effect of the re-variation mode executed by the gaming machine 1 includes a case where re-variation is performed a plurality of times with a plurality of (two or more) temporary stops in between.

  Also in the re-variation mode of FIG. 12, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern determined at the start of variation display of the special symbol, the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display device 27a is performed. Set the production pattern. Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A, based on the determined production pattern, the time for starting the temporary stop of the “left production design”, the “right production design”, and the “medium production design”, and the number of temporary stops (for example, Specify once). Here, also in the specific example of FIG. 12, when the CPU 220a receives the variation pattern designation command, it sets the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display device 27a. This production pattern is determined to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, a predetermined production pattern may be uniquely set, When the production pattern and each variation pattern are determined to be in a many-to-one relationship, and the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, the production pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected, One production pattern may be selected for random lottery or the like.

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command, it transmits an effect start command to the effect display control board 222A. Thereby, the symbol variation effect is started on the effect display device 27 (FIG. 12, d1). Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A, based on the set effect pattern, the time when the “left effect symbol” starts the first temporary stop (referred to as time u1) and the “right effect symbol” is the first temporary stop. , The time when the “medium effect symbol” starts the first temporary stop (referred to as time u3), and the “left effect symbol” starts the second temporary stop. The time (referred to as time u4), the time when the “right effect symbol” starts the second temporary stop (referred to as time u5), and the time when the “medium effect symbol” starts the second temporary stop (referred to as time u5). (Referred to as time u6). Here, time u1, time u2, time u3, time u4, time u5, and time u6 end in this order. For example, if the variation time specified for the variation pattern is 20 seconds, the time u1 for starting the temporary stop of the “first left effect design” is set to “7 seconds” and the temporary stop of the “first right effect design” is set. The starting time u2 is “8 seconds”, the time u3 for starting the temporary stop of the “first middle effect design” is “9 seconds”, and the time u4 for starting the temporary stop of the “second left effect design” is set. “17 seconds”, the time u2 for starting the temporary stop of the “second right effect design” is “18 seconds”, and the time u6 for starting the temporary stop of the “second medium effect design” is “19.7”. The case of “second” can be exemplified.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 14, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a left effect symbol stop command for starting the first temporary stop of the “left effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A at time u1. To do. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L (d2). Subsequently, at time u2, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a right effect symbol stop command for starting the first temporary stop of the “right effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the rightmost 7-segment LED display device 27R (d3). Subsequently, at time u3, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a medium effect symbol stop command for starting the first temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the medium effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the middle 7-segment LED display device 27R (d4).

  Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses after the time u3, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A repeats the “left effect symbol”, “right effect symbol”, and “middle effect symbol” again. The fluctuation display is started (d5). As described above, in this embodiment, re-variable display is performed by resuming the variable display of all effect symbols, but re-variable display is performed by resuming any one of the temporarily stopped variable displays. May be. For example, the variable display of the “medium effect symbol” may be resumed while maintaining the temporary stop of the “left effect symbol” and the “right effect symbol”.

  At time u4, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits to the effect display control board 222A a left effect symbol stop command for starting the second temporary stop of the “left effect symbol”. Then, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the effect display control board 222A that has received the left effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol on the leftmost 7-segment LED display device 27L (d6). Subsequently, at time u5, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits to the effect display control board 222A a right effect symbol stop command for starting the second temporary stop of the “right effect symbol”. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the right effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the rightmost 7-segment LED display device 27R (d7). Subsequently, at time u6, the CPU 220a of the sub control unit 220A transmits a medium effect symbol stop command for starting the second temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” to the effect display control board 222A. Then, the effect display control board 222A that has received the medium effect symbol stop command temporarily stops the predetermined effect symbol in the middle 7-segment LED display device 27R (d8).

  Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) at the timing of ending the change time specified by the change pattern (the time from the start of change to the start of fixed stop). A symbol stop command (stop instruction command) is received. Then, the sub-control unit 220A transfers the received symbol stop command (stop instruction command) to the effect display control unit 222A, confirms and stops the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 27, and ends the symbol variation effect ( D9 in FIG. That is, the effect display control board 222A ends the temporary stop of the “left effect symbol”, the “right effect symbol”, and the “medium effect symbol”, and performs the fixed stop. Here, the second temporary stop of the “medium effect symbol” is performed for “0.3 seconds”, and the fixed stop is performed for “0.5 seconds”. For this reason, in the symbol variation effect of the re-variation mode, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed as “0.8 seconds”. In other words, in the present embodiment, the total of “the time of temporary stop performed in the middle (0.8 seconds)”, “the time of temporary stop performed at the end (0.3 seconds), and the fixed stop time (0.5 seconds)” “Time” is equal, and the time (temporary stop time or fixed stop time) in which the player can clearly see the effect symbol is equal, and the game notification is surely performed by the effect symbol that can be visually recognized. However, the “intermediate temporary stop time” may be equal to the “final temporary stop time” (both may be 0.3 seconds or 0.8 seconds).

b-2. In the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, a high probability first short time state and a low probability first short time are used as the shortened variation state in which the average variation time of the special symbol (production symbol) is shorter than the normal variation state. State and a second short-time state. Here, the second short-time state is a state that occurs after the big hit game is finished and occurs when setting the fluctuation time of “hit fluctuation” to be executed when the value of the limited frequency counter is “positive value”. is there. For this reason, even when the value of the limited frequency counter is “positive value” and the big hit probability is high, when setting the fluctuation time of “outlier fluctuation”, the second short time state is not set, but the “high probability first It is referred to as a “short-time state”, and the fluctuation time is determined using a “variation pattern table used in the first short-time state with a high probability”.

  In the high-probability first time-short state symbol variation effect, the average variation time is “0.2 seconds” regardless of whether it is a hit variation or a deviation variation, and the second short-time state symbol variation effect ( The average fluctuation time is “1.6” seconds. In the symbol variation effect executed in these cases, when the variation display is finished, a fixed stop is performed without performing a temporary stop (see e2, f2, and FIG. 17 in FIG. 16). That is, in the “high-probability first time-short state (second state)” and “second time-short state”, only the fixed stop is provided as the stop pattern of the effect symbol. In the “high-probability first time-short state (second state)” and “second time-short state”, the reach display is not performed during the variable display by the symbol variation effect.

  On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect of the first short time state with a low probability, the average variation time is “3.5 seconds” regardless of whether it is a hit variation or a deviation variation, and the effect symbol is stopped. As a mode, a temporary stop and a fixed stop are provided. For this reason, a reach display may be performed in the middle of the variable display in the symbol variation effect. However, unlike the present embodiment, the symbol variation effect in the first short-time state with a low probability has only a fixed stop as a stop mode of the effect symbol, and a reach display is displayed in the middle of the variation display in the symbol variation effect. It is good also as not doing. In particular, as described above, when the average fluctuation times of the “high probability first short time state” and the “low probability first short time state” are equal, both constitute the “second state”, and the configuration of the gaming machine 1 Can be simplified.

  Hereinafter, after describing the high-probability first time-short state symbol variation effect, the second short-time state symbol variation effect will be described. Note that the symbol variation effect in the “low probability first short-time state” is normal except that the execution time of the variation display (the time from the start of variation to the start of fixed stop) is shortened and the game is played quickly. Since it is the same as that of a fluctuation state, explanation is omitted. However, when both the “high probability first short time state” and the “low probability first short time state” are “second state”, the following explanation is also applied to the “low probability first short time state”. Applicable.

  Even in the “high probability first short-time state” symbol variation effect, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern determined at the start of variation display of the special symbol, the effect display device An effect pattern of the symbol variation effect executed in 27a is set. This production pattern is determined to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, a predetermined production pattern may be uniquely set, When the production pattern and each variation pattern are determined to be in a many-to-one relationship, and the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, the production pattern table corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is selected, One production pattern may be selected for random lottery or the like.

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command, it transmits an effect start command to the effect display control board 222A. Thereby, the design variation effect is started on the effect display device 27 (e1 in FIG. 16). Then, when the variation time specified by the variation pattern determined at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol (the time from the variation start to the start of the definitive stop) has elapsed, the effect symbol indicating the big hit or miss is definitely stopped (Fig. 16 (see e2, f2). At this time, the variation time of the special symbol elapses, and a “stop instruction command (design stop command)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A, and the effect design is fixed and stopped for a certain time (about 0.5 seconds). To do.

  Here, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits the effect start command to the effect display control board 222A in order to start the symbol variation effect, the “stop sound command when the symbol variation effect is confirmed and stopped”, that is, The voice command related to the sound effect when the “left effect symbol”, “right effect symbol”, and “medium effect symbol” are simultaneously stopped is transmitted to the audio LSI 220d. In the normal fluctuation state described above, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits a voice command to the voice LSI 220d at a timing to temporarily stop the “left effect symbol”, the “right effect symbol”, and the “middle effect symbol”. . In the normal fluctuation state, since the execution time of the fluctuation display is sufficiently secured, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A sends a “stop sound command (voice command)” to the voice LSI 220d (voice output means), It is possible to transmit with a margin in accordance with the stop (temporary stop) of the fluctuation display. Therefore, there is no problem that the stop sound is interrupted or the stop sound cannot be reproduced.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first short time state or the second short time state with a high probability, the CPU 220a sends a “stop sound command to the voice LSI 220d when the symbol variation effect is confirmed and stopped” when transmitting the effect start command. This prevents the problem that the stop sound is interrupted or the stop sound cannot be reproduced by transmitting to the voice (stop sound) executed based on this voice command. “Variation time of symbol variation production (the time from the start of variation to the start of fixed stop,“ 0.2 seconds ”in the first short time state with high probability, and“ 1.6 seconds ”in the second short time state) ) And a silent stop sound output period (approximately 0.3 seconds) after the end of the silent period. Then, the voice LSI 220d executes voice control based on the voice command together with the start of the symbol variation effect. In the first short time state with a low probability, the control related to the stop sound is performed in the same manner as in the normal fluctuation state. However, when the temporary stop is excluded from the stop mode even in the first short time state with a low probability, a high probability of the first short time state. A method similar to the 1 o'clock short state may perform control related to the stop sound.

  Since the CPU 220a transmits a voice command at the start of variation of the production symbol, and the voice is composed of silence and voice after the silence, the voice LSI 220d (voice output means) plays a sound (stop sound) as soon as the voice command is received. Start playing. In other words, the symbol variation effect is started, the voice control is started, silence is reproduced during the symbol variation effect (during the variable display), and when the stop display (definite stop) is performed, the sound is reproduced to identify Even when high-speed fluctuation (0.2 seconds) of information is performed, a stop sound can be generated with correct and simple control. Moreover, in order to comprise the audio | voice performed based on the audio | voice command which concerns on the stop display of a symbol fluctuation production (fluctuation display) by the silence period of a predetermined time, and the sound stop sound output period after the silence period end. Therefore, it is easy to determine the start timing of sound reproduction (sound generation start timing) (no timer is required), and from this point, it is easy to correctly generate a stop sound.

  When the symbol variation effect is being executed in the first short time state with a high probability, the speakers SP1 to SP4 generate "silence regarding stop sound", and when the effect symbol is stopped, the speakers SP1 to SP4 receive " Generates “sound regarding stop sound”. That is, in the first short time state with a high probability, the effect symbol fluctuates at an extremely high speed, and the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped when only “0.2 seconds” have elapsed after the start of the fluctuation. Even if it is delayed, the stop sound is not interrupted, and the stop sound can be generated correctly.

  As a result, the gaming state becomes the first probability short state with a high probability, and even if the symbol variation effect is performed at a very high speed (0.2 seconds) variation time (the degree of shortening the execution time of the symbol variation effect is increased). However, it is possible to correctly generate a stop sound in accordance with the confirmed stop of the production symbol. In other words, in the first short time state with a high probability, the effect symbol fluctuates at an extremely high speed, and the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped when only “0.2 seconds” have elapsed after the start of the fluctuation. Even if it is delayed, the stop sound is not interrupted, and the stop sound can be generated correctly.

  On the other hand, the second time reduction state is executed in the hit variation when the value of the limited frequency counter is a positive value during the time reduction. Even in the symbol variation effect according to the second short time state, reach display is not performed in the effect display device 27 during the variation display. Even in this second short state symbol variation effect, if the variation time specified by the variation pattern determined at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol (the time from the variation start to the start of the fixed stop) has elapsed, a big hit is shown. The production design is confirmed and stopped. At this time, the variation time of the special symbol elapses, and a “stop instruction command (design stop command)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A, and the effect design is fixed and stopped for a certain time (about 0.5 seconds). To do.

  Also in the symbol variation effect in the second short time state, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A receives the variation pattern designation command determined at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol, the symbol variation effect effect pattern executed by the effect display device 27a is displayed. Set. Even in the second short time state, the production pattern is also determined to have a one-to-one relationship with each variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined to be a predetermined variation pattern, the predetermined production pattern is uniquely determined. May be set, and if the production pattern and each variation pattern are determined to have a many-to-one relationship, and the variation pattern is determined as the predetermined variation pattern, it corresponds to the predetermined variation pattern The effect pattern table to be selected may be selected, and one effect pattern may be selected for random lottery or the like.

  Even in the second short time state, when receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A transmits an effect start command to the effect display control board 222A and the audio LSI 220d. However, in this case, the execution time of the symbol variation effect (the time from the start of variation to the start of fixed stop) is determined to be “1.6 seconds” based on the variation pattern. At this time, the CPU 220a of the sub-control unit 220A sets an effect pattern that causes the “left effect symbol”, the “right effect symbol”, and the “middle effect symbol” to vary by “1.6 seconds” based on the determined effect pattern. In the fluctuation display of “1.6 seconds”, temporary stop is not performed.

  Since the execution time (average fluctuation time) of the symbol variation effect is set to be long in the second short time state, even if the next big hit occurs immediately after the start of the second short time state, the hall computer HPC performs the correct processing. More likely to do. That is, when the big hit game is started as in the comparative example of FIG. 18, a “hit game signal” indicating that the big hit game is being executed is output from the gaming machine to the hall computer HPC. As a result, the hall computer HPC launches a “signal indicating that the gaming machine is executing a big hit game (a hit signal)” and while the hit signal is running, Count the number of winning balls.

  When the big hit game is finished, the “winning game signal (game information)” is lowered in the gaming machine 1, so that the hall computer HPC also lowers the hit signal. However, the hall computer HPC falls the hit signal after about 2 seconds have elapsed since the gaming machine 1 dropped the big hit gaming signal (game information) (“LT” in FIG. 18 is changed). reference).

  For this reason, the result of the symbol variation game (design variation effect) started immediately after the end of one big hit game is a big hit, and when the next big hit game is started, the hall computer HPC The hit signal V1 that is started up when the game) is started may remain in the state of being started up. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the result of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) after the last jackpot game is ended becomes a big hit, and the variation time of this symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) is “high probability first Similar to the “1 hour short state”, when “0.2 seconds” is reached, the following problems occur.

  In other words, after the last big hit game is over, after a fluctuation display of 0.2 seconds and a fixed stop time of 0.5, the gaming machine 1 will receive a “hit game signal (game information) related to the next big hit game. However, at this time, the hall computer HPC has not yet lowered the hit signal related to the previous big hit game. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, the hall computer HPC raises the hit signal V2 related to the current big hit game while the hit signal V1 related to the previous big hit game is being started up. V1 and V2 are raised at the same time (see the area W indicated by hatching in FIG. 18). For this reason, there is a possibility that the previous jackpot game in which the hall computer HPC has ended and the current jackpot game to be started are regarded as one jackpot game. In this case, the hall computer HPC may recognize that the amount of prize balls paid out in a single big hit game is excessive and determine that an illegal act has been performed. Note that “L1” indicates a time obtained by combining a fluctuation display time of 0.2 seconds and a fixed stop time of 0.5 seconds.

  On the other hand, as in the specific example shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, when the result of the determination of success / failure is a big hit in the second short time state, the variation time of the symbol variation game (the symbol variation effect) ( “1.6 seconds” is selected as the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop. For example, if the result of the symbol variation game (design variation effect) started immediately after the end of one big hit game is a big hit and the next big hit game is started, the hall computer HPC will start when the next big hit game is started. The hit signal related to the previous jackpot game has already fallen. In other words, after the last big hit game is over, after a time (see symbol L2) that is the sum of the 1.6 second fluctuation display and the 0.5 second fixed stop time is passed, the gaming machine 1 will receive the next big hit game. However, at this time, the hall computer HPC has already lowered the previous hit signal related to the big hit game. Therefore, there is no possibility that the previous jackpot game in which the hall computer HPC has ended and the current jackpot game to be started are regarded as one jackpot game (as shown in FIG. 18, the hit signal V1 related to the previous jackpot game). In this state, the hit signal V2 for the big hit game will not be raised).

  Although illustration is omitted, at the end of one big hit game, when the result of the symbol change game (design change effect) started after making one outlier change becomes a big hit and the next big hit game is started Even if the next jackpot game is started, the hall computer HPC has already lowered the hit signal related to the previous jackpot game. In addition, at the end of one big hit game, when the result of the symbol variation game (design variation effect) started after performing two outliers is a big hit, the symbol started after performing three outlier variations Even when the result of the variable game (symbol variation effect) is a big hit, the variation time of the symbol variable game (symbol variation effect) (the time from the start of the change until the start of the fixed stop) is set to 1.6 seconds. . And, at the end of one big hit game, if the result of the symbol change game (symbol change effect) started after making the fluctuation more than 4 times becomes a big hit, it becomes a high probability first short time state, The variation time (time from the start of variation to the start of fixed stop) of the symbol variation game (design variation effect) is 0.2 seconds.

b-3. Details of the notice effect using temporary stop As described above, temporary stop is performed in the symbol variation effect in the normal variation state and the low probability first short time state, and symbol variation in the high probability first short time state and second time short state. The temporary stop is not performed in the production. However, in the present embodiment, the notice effect using the temporary stop is performed in the normal variation state, and the notice effect using the temporary stop is not performed in the first low-speed state with a low probability. However, a notice effect using a temporary stop may be performed in the first short time state with a low probability. In addition, the temporary stop is not performed in the first short time state with a low probability, and the temporary stop is used in the fluctuation shortening state (the first short time state with a high probability, the first short time state with a low probability, and the second short time state). The notice effect may not be executable. Hereinafter, the notice effect which performed the temporary stop performed in a normal fluctuation state is demonstrated.

  This notice effect is a “chance eye notice” indicating the result of the subsequent symbol variation effect and the contents of the later symbol variation effect according to the type of effect symbol to be temporarily stopped. In addition, the symbol variation effect is a re-variation mode, and when performing a temporary stop a plurality of times, the notice effect can be executed at each temporary stop. In the following description, a temporary stop executed immediately before a fixed stop in a single symbol variation effect may be referred to as a “pre-fixed temporary stop”. In this embodiment, the same effect symbol is displayed in the “preliminary stop before decision” and the subsequent decision stop. In this case, the duration of the temporary stop before confirmation is set to “0.3 seconds”, and the duration of the fixed stop is set to “0.5 seconds”. The effect symbol for performing the chance eye notice) is displayed for a longer time than the fixed stop duration “0.5 seconds”, that is, “0.8 seconds”. In this way, since the chance eye notice using the production symbol can be executed at “sufficient time following the temporary stop before the confirmation and the confirmation stop”, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the chance eye notice. . It should be noted that “the effect design that is temporarily stopped before confirmation” and “the effect design that is confirmed and stopped” may be completely the same (for example, the same number and color) or substantially the same (for example, “the same number and the same color). “Different” or “Numbers that are the same number, such as arithmetic and Chinese numbers, but are of different types”).

  In addition, when the symbol variation effect is a re-variation mode and a plurality of temporary stops are performed, temporary stops other than the temporary stop before confirmation may be referred to as “intermediate temporary stop”. In this case, by setting the execution time of the intermediate temporary stop to “0.8 seconds”, the same notification time as the total time of the fixed temporary stop and the fixed stop is secured using the effect design at the time of the intermediate temporary stop. At the same time, a notice announcement (chance eye notice) is made. Also in this case, when a chance eye notice appears, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the chance eye notice.

  An effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as “chance eye”) to be displayed in the notice effect (chance eye notice) will be described. Here, in the present embodiment, the first chance, the second chance, the third chance, and the fourth chance are scheduled as the chance chances. This corresponds to the case where the effect symbol for “temporary stop)” is the mode shown in FIGS.

  The first chance is the lowest-level chance (the weakest chance). As shown in FIG. 20A, an odd number is temporarily assigned to all the 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R. It can be configured by stopping (except for odd numbers) (hereinafter referred to as the first weakest chance). Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), a red symbol is displayed on one of all the seven-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R, and a green symbol is displayed on the rest (hereinafter referred to as the second maximum). It can also be configured by a weak chance.) 20 to 23, red numbers are shown by enclosing the arithmetic numbers with a dashed circle, and green symbols are shown by not enclosing the arithmetic numbers with a dashed circle.

Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), when the weakest chance (first weakest chance, second weakest chance) appears in a single shot, the fact that there is a possibility of occurrence of reach is notified. In this case, the probability that the reach will actually occur in the next symbol variation effect is set to “1/10”. Further, when the weakest chance (first weakest chance, second weakest chance) appears twice in succession, it is notified that “the possibility of the occurrence of reach has increased”. In this case, the probability that the reach will actually occur in the next symbol variation is set to “1/5”.
Further, when the weakest chance (first weakest chance, second weakest chance) appears three times in succession, as shown in FIG. 22, “reach occurrence has been confirmed” is notified. In this case, the probability that the reach will actually occur in the next symbol variation is “100%”, but the probability that the big hit will occur is “5%”. Furthermore, even when the weakest chance (first weakest chance, second weakest chance) appears four consecutive times, the probability that the reach will actually occur in the next symbol variation is set to “100%”. However, the probability that a big hit will occur is “10%”. Then, when the weakest chance (first weakest chance, second weakest chance) appears five times or more consecutively, the fact that it is intense heat is notified. In this case, it is notified that the probability that the reach will actually occur in the next symbol variation is “100%” and the probability that the jackpot will be generated is “50%”. That is, in the present embodiment, the greater the number of times the weakest chance appears continuously, the higher the probability of occurrence of the big hit (the probability that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed) in the next symbol change.

  Here, in the present embodiment, “the weakest chance appears continuously N times (N is a natural number) continuously” is the highest in “N consecutive temporary stops (intermediate temporary stop, temporary stop before confirmation)”. It is defined as the appearance of a weak chance. For example, when the weakest chance appears in four consecutive temporary stops (intermediate temporary stop or temporary stop before confirmation), the weakest chance appears in four consecutive times. Of the four consecutive temporary stops (intermediate temporary stop or temporary stop before confirmation), the weakest chance appears in the first and second temporary stops, and the weakest chance appears in the third temporary stop. If the weakest chance appears in the fourth temporary stop without appearing, the weakest chance appears twice in succession. However, the method of counting the number of appearances of the weakest chance eyes is not limited to that shown in the present embodiment, and for example, the number of times of the symbol variation effect in which the weakest chance eyes appear may be counted. Specifically, “when the symbol variation effect in which the weakest chance appears appears for N consecutive times, the weakest chance appears for N consecutive times” may be used.

  The second chance is an opportunity level that is higher than the first chance (weakest chance eye) (hereinafter referred to as the first reach confirmation chance), and as shown in FIG. It is configured by displaying a red symbol on two of the seven-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C and 27R and displaying a green symbol on the rest. When the second chance appears, as shown in FIG. 23A, it is notified that the probability that the reach will actually occur in the next symbol variation effect is “100%”.

  The third chance is a chance level (hereinafter referred to as a first hot-heat chance) that is higher than the second chance (first reach confirmation chance), as shown in FIG. It is configured by displaying red symbols on all 7-segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, and 27R. When the third chance appears, as shown in FIG. 23B, the probability that the reach will occur in the next symbol variation is “100%” and the probability that the big hit will occur is “50%”. Inform.

  The fourth chance is an opportunity level (hereinafter referred to as one super-hot chance), which is higher than the third chance (one hot-fire chance), as shown in FIG. 21 (c). , 7 segment LED display devices 27L, 27C, 27R are configured to display a specific “number combination”. For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), a combination of numbers that can be combined with “2.2.3”, that is, “Mt. Fuji”, or “7.5.8”, that is, “Nagoya” can be displayed. Display a number union, display a number union that can be combined with "8.8.1", that is, "Hawaii", or display a number union that can be combined with "6.3.4", that is, "Musashi". It is comprised by displaying. In this case, it is notified that the probability that the reach will actually occur in the next symbol variation is “100%” and the probability that the jackpot will be generated is “90%”.

  In addition, even if the chance (first chance, second chance, third chance, fourth chance) appears in the symbol variation effect preceding the target symbol variation effect, The game result of the contents suggested by the chance eyes and the number of appearances of the chances in the symbol variation production and the production (reach production) is achieved (if it is a true notice production), and the case is not achieved (false) May be provided).

(4) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In this game control process, each process such as a prize ball payout process (S80), a normal symbol game process (S100), a normal electric game game process (S200), a special symbol game process (S300), a big hit game process (S600), etc. Is executed repeatedly. Note that the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 of this embodiment is configured to execute the processing of S80 to S600 in FIG. 24 every time a timer interrupt with a period of 4 msec occurs after the power is turned on. However, in the present embodiment, the special symbol game process (S300) and the big hit game process (S600) will be described in detail among the processes constituting the game control process shown in FIG. The prize ball payout process (S80) is a process related to a prize ball payout when a game ball enters the winning opening (17a, 17b, 31a, 45a to 47a), and the normal symbol game process (S100) is normal. This is a process for performing a normal symbol variation display and a normal symbol stop display (success symbol or off symbol stop display) in the symbol display unit 63. Further, the ordinary electric accessory game process (S200) is a process related to the opening and closing of the second start port 17b.

A. Special design game processing (S300)
When the special symbol game process (S300) is started, as shown in FIG. 25, it is first determined whether or not a first start prize or a second start prize has occurred (S301a, S301b). Then, when a negative determination is made in the processing of S301a and the processing of S301b (S301a; NO, S301b; NO), the processing directly proceeds to the processing after S308 shown in FIG.

If it is determined by the CPU 201 that the first start winning has occurred (S301a; YES), it is determined whether or not the first hold number is less than a predetermined number (less than 4 in this embodiment) (S302a). If it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302a (S302a; YES), a random number value for determination is acquired accordingly (S303a). The random number value for determination acquired based on the first start winning is stored in a shift memory format at a predetermined address (first determination random value memory 202a shown in FIG. 6) of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. At the same time, the first hold number is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the first hold number memory 202c shown in FIG. 6 (S303a).
Here, the determination random number value acquired in the process of S303a includes (a) a random determination random value used for the first determination to be executed based on the first start winning prize, and (b) a first special symbol display unit. The symbol determination random number value for determining the winning symbol to be stopped and displayed at 62a, (c) “reach random number value for determining whether or not to produce reach in the symbol variation effect” and the like are included.

  Subsequent to the processing of S303a, the CPU 201 uses the random number value for determination of success / failure (the special figure 1 big hit lottery random value) acquired in the process of S303a to make a prior decision (first special lottery lottery) for the first determination (first special lottery lottery). 1 pre-determination) and information indicating the result is stored in a first pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 6) (S304a). Then, after the first start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S305a), the process proceeds to S308 in FIG. Here, as described above, the first start winning command is information indicating information that can specify the result of the first pre-judgment, the first hold number after the first starting winning, and the like. However, unlike the present embodiment, the command for specifying the first hold number after the first start winning prize and the command for specifying other information may be different commands. Further, when the result of the first success / failure determination is a big hit in the first pre-determination, the “pre-determination regarding the big hit symbol” using the “special figure 1 symbol determination random number value” is also executed in the first pre-determination. . Information that can specify the result of the pre-judgment regarding the jackpot symbol is also included in the first start winning command.

  Here, the latter is preferentially processed under the situation where the determination random number value acquired based on the first start prize and the determination random value acquired based on the second start prize are stored. (It will be described later.) Also, in FIGS. 25 to 30, among the processes performed by the CPU 201, each process executed based on the first start winning (hereinafter referred to as a process related to special figure 1) and the second start winning is based. Among the executed processes (hereinafter referred to as processes related to the special drawing 2), the same processes are given the same number of steps (numbers for calculation). Since the process with the same number of steps is basically the same process, one of “process related to special figure 1” and “process related to special figure 2” will be described in the following description. The description of the other may be omitted. In addition, “process for special figure 1” is distinguished by adding “a” in alphabet to “number of steps”, and “process for special figure 2” by adding “b” in alphabet to “number of steps”. There is.

  If the CPU 201 determines that the second start winning has occurred (S301b; YES), the number of second special symbols corresponding to the second start winning (second holding number) is less than a predetermined number (this embodiment). Is less than 4) (S302b). If it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302b (S302b; YES), a random number value for determination is acquired accordingly (S303b). The random number value for determination acquired based on the second start winning prize is stored in a shift memory format at a predetermined address (second random number value memory 202b for determination shown in FIG. 6) in the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. At the same time, the second reserved number is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the second reserved number memory 202d shown in FIG. 6 (S303b). Here, the random number value for determination acquired in the process of S303b includes (a) a random determination value for determining whether or not to be executed based on the second start winning prize, and (b) a second special symbol display unit. 62c includes a symbol determination random number value for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed, and (c) “reach random number value for determining whether or not to produce reach in symbol variation effect”.

  Subsequent to the processing of S303b, the CPU 201 uses the random number value for determination of success / failure (the special figure 2 big hit lottery random value) acquired in the process of S303b to make a prior determination (second special lottery lottery) regarding the second win / fail decision (the special figure 2 big hit lottery). 2 pre-determination) and information indicating the result is stored in a second pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 6) (S304b). Then, after the second start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S305b), the process proceeds to S308 in FIG. Here, as described above, the command at the time of the second start winning is a command indicating information that can specify the result of the second pre-judgment, the second hold number after the start winning to the second start winning device 17a, and the like. . However, unlike the present embodiment, the command for specifying the second reserved number after the start winning to the second start winning device 17b and the command for specifying other information may be different commands. In addition, when the result of the second win / fail determination (special figure 2 big hit lottery) is a big win (win) in the second predetermination, the “special figure 2 symbol determination random number” is used in the second predetermination. "Pre-judgment regarding jackpot symbol" is also executed.

  In the process of S308, as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being executed (S308). Specifically, if the big hit game flag (see the process of S378 in FIG. 27) is set (set to ON), a positive determination is made in the process of S308. When the CPU 201 determines that the big hit game is being executed (S308; YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S308 that the big hit game is not being executed (S308; NO), whether or not the special symbol is fluctuating (one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is fluctuating). Whether or not) (S310). If the special symbol is not changing (S310; NO), it is considered that either the special symbol has not yet changed, or has been stopped and displayed as a stop symbol after the change display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during the stop display time for displaying the special symbol stop symbol (S312). If the special symbol is not variably displayed (S310; NO), and is not within the stop display time during which the special symbol is stopped (S312; NO), whether or not the variable display can be started. Is determined (S314a, S314b). In this embodiment, the stop display time for displaying the special symbol stop symbol is 0.5 seconds.

  The “condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol” is that either of the “first reserved number” and the “second reserved number” is not “0”. Then, the CPU 201 of this embodiment preferentially determines whether or not the “second hold number” is “0” (S314b). That is, when the “second hold number” is not “0”, the oldest determination random number value is read from the second determination random number value memory 202b (S316b), and the determination process of the second special symbol (second determination) (Observation determination process) is performed (S320b). Note that the determination random number value read in S316b is acquired in S303b, and includes a success / failure determination random value, a symbol determination random number value, a reach random number value, and the like.

  In the second success / failure determination process (S320b), a process related to the second success / failure determination is performed. In this second win / fail determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state (whether or not the probability variation flag is set). “Big hit determination” is performed using the “data table for use” and “the random number value for determination (determination random number value for big hit) read out in the process of S316b”. The “big hit determination” is performed using the “table” and the “determination random number value read in the processing of S316b (determination random number value for jackpot)”.

  The CPU 201 executes a special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b) following the second win / fail determination process (S320b). In the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), as shown in FIG. 28, when the result of the second win / fail determination process (S320b) is “big hit” (S501; YES), the CPU 201 The symbol determination random value acquired in the process is read from the second determination random value memory 202b, and the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b is set (determined) (S505), and then the variation for the jackpot A process for setting a pattern table is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to S560. Here, in the process of S505 in the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the normal big hit symbol B or the probable big hit symbol B is determined as the big hit symbol by random number lottery using the symbol determined random value (FIG. 7). See). Further, when the result of the second winning / failing determination process (S320b) is “displacement” (S501; NO), a dismissed symbol is set as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S507), A process for setting a variation pattern table is performed (S540), and the process proceeds to S560.

  Here, the process for setting the variation pattern table for jackpot (S510) will be described with reference to FIG. 29, and the process for setting the variation pattern table for removal (S540) will be described with reference to FIG. In the process of setting the big hit variation pattern table (S510), it is determined whether or not it is within the “currently period during which the second shortened variation pattern table should be used (predetermined period)”, that is, in the “second short-time state”. Judgment is made (S512). If the determination is positive (S512; YES), after setting the “second shortened variation pattern table” shown in FIG. 31 (d) (S513), the process proceeds to S560 and subsequent steps. This “second shortened variation pattern table” is a variation pattern table for determining the variation time in the second short time state, and the variation time is uniformly set to “1.6 seconds” (that is, the average variation time is “ 1.6 seconds "). Note that, in the second short-time state (a state in which the limited frequency counter is a positive value) using the second shortened variation pattern table, a probability variation flag (hereinafter also referred to as a probability variation flag) is set (set to ON). (See S673 in FIG. 34).

  Further, when a negative determination is made in the process of S512 (S512; NO), whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “high probability state” (whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON). (S514). Here, in this gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is “high probability state”, it is “shortened variation state”, but when it is “low probability state”, it is “shortened variation state” and “ There may be a “normal fluctuation state”.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “high probability state” (S514; YES), since it is a high probability first short time state, the “high probability first short time variation shown in FIG. After the “pattern table” is set (S515), the process proceeds to S560 and subsequent steps. This “high probability first variation pattern table” is a variation pattern table for determining the variation time of the first probability state with a high probability, and variation time (time from variation start to start of definite stop) Is uniformly set to “0.2 seconds” (that is, the average fluctuation time is set to “0.2 seconds”). In this embodiment, the variation time determined by the “high probability variation pattern table for the first time reduction” for big hits (the time from the start of variation to the start of fixed stop) and the “high probability Although the average fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the start of fixed stop) determined in the “first time fluctuation pattern table” is made equal, the former may be longer (or shorter) than the latter.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability state” (S514; NO, S516; YES), whether or not the gaming state is a “shortening variation state” (the variation shortening flag is set to ON). Whether or not) (S516). When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “shortening variation state” (S516; YES), since it is the low probability first short time state, the “low probability first short time state” shown in FIG. After the “use variation pattern table” is set (S518), the process proceeds to S560 and subsequent steps. This “low-probability first short-time variation pattern table” is a variation pattern table for determining the variation time (the time from the start of variation to the start of fixed stop) in the first short-term state with a low probability. The time is set to “3.5 seconds”. In this case, the reach effect is executed during the symbol variation effect, but the reach effect may not be executed in the same manner as the high-probability first time-short state.

  In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is not a high probability state and is not a “shortening variation state” (S514; NO, S516; NO), since it is a normal variation state, “ After the “variation pattern table for normal variation” is set (S520), the process proceeds to S560 and subsequent steps. This “variation pattern table for normal variation” is a variation pattern table for determining the variation time in the normal variation state, and a variation time of 12.5 seconds or more is set.

  Next, in the process of setting the deviation variation pattern table (S540), as shown in FIG. 30, whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “high probability state” (the probability variation flag is set to ON). Whether or not) is determined (S541). If it is the “high probability state” (S541; YES), since it is the high probability first short time state, the “high probability first short time variation pattern table” shown in FIG. 32B is set. (S543), the process proceeds to S560 and subsequent steps. This “high probability first variation pattern table” is a variation pattern table for determining the variation time of the first probability state with a high probability, and variation time (time from variation start to start of definite stop) Is uniformly set to “0.2 seconds” (that is, the average fluctuation time is set to “0.2 seconds”).

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “low probability state” (S541; NO), whether or not the gaming state is “shortening variation state” (whether or not the variation shortening flag is set to ON). ) Is determined (S545). When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “shortening variation state” (S545; YES), since it is a low probability first short time state, the “low probability first short time state” shown in FIG. After the “use variation pattern table” is set (S547), the process proceeds to S560 and subsequent steps. This “low-probability first short-time variation pattern table” is a variation pattern table for determining the variation time (the time from the start of variation to the start of fixed stop) in the first short-term state with a low probability. The time is set to “3.5 seconds”. In this case, the reach effect may or may not be executed during the symbol change effect, and if the reach effect is not performed, the change corresponding to the portion labeled “no reach effect” in FIG. When the pattern table is set and the reach effect is performed, the variation pattern table corresponding to the portion described as “with reach effect” in FIG. 32C is set. If the reach production is not executed, the fluctuation time (the time from the start of the change until the start of the fixed stop) is set short, and the variable time for executing the reach production (the time from the start of the change to the start of the fixed stop) is long. Is set. However, the reach effect may not be executed in the same manner as the first short-time state with high probability.

  In addition, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is not a high probability state and is not a “shortening variation state” (S541; NO, S545; NO), since it is a normal variation state, “ After the “variation pattern table for normal variation” is set (S548), the process proceeds to S560 and subsequent steps. Here, in the process of S548, when the reach effect is not performed, the variation pattern table corresponding to the portion described as “no reach effect” in FIG. 32A is set and the reach effect is performed. In the same column of FIG. 32 (a), a variation pattern table corresponding to a portion described as “with reach effect” is set.

  Here, among the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the variation time (the time from the start of variation to the start of definite stop) specified by the variation pattern selected when the variation shortening function is operating is The variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when the variation shortening function is not operating (the time from the start of variation to the start of definite stop) is shorter. Further, in this embodiment, when the result of the determination is “disappearing”, the length of the variation time is determined in consideration of the number of holds regarding the special symbol and the presence or absence of the reach effect. In other words, the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern selected when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (the time from the start of the change until the start of the fixed stop) is selected when it is determined that the reach effect is performed. It is shorter than the variation time (the time from the start of variation until the start of definite stop) specified by the variation pattern. In addition, the variation time (average variation time; 0.2 seconds) in the first short time state with a high probability is shorter than the time (0.5 seconds, that is, the confirmed display time) when the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In other words, the variation time in the first short time state with high probability is shorter than the fixed display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. As described above, in the first short time state with a high probability, the ultra-high speed fluctuation is performed for a time shorter than the fixed display time.

  In the process of S560, a variation pattern determination random value (random value for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol) is acquired (S560). Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table set in the fluctuation pattern table setting process (S510, S510) and the random value acquired in the process of S560 (S562). Then, the CPU 201 starts the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S570), and at the same time a predetermined command (symbol) indicating the start of symbol variation toward the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220). A change start command) is transmitted (S572). That is, the CPU 201 transmits a “variation pattern designation command (command for designating a variation pattern)”, a “special symbol stop information designation command”, and the like related to the special symbol to the sub-control board 220. As shown in the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination random number value may be generated (acquired) when starting the variation of the special symbol, but is obtained by the processing of S303b or S303a (starting) Acquired at the time of winning a prize).

  Further, the CPU 201 sub-controls a process for subtracting “1” from the number of holdings (second holding number) related to the second special symbol and a command for specifying the holding number (second holding number) after the subtraction. Processing to transmit to the substrate 220 is performed (S575). Then, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. The variation time of the second special symbol is specified by the variation pattern determined in the special symbol 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), and the first special symbol is determined by the variation pattern determined in the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) described later. The symbol variation time is specified.

  Here, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of various conditions such as whether or not the reach effect is performed, and whether or not the symbol for stopping and displaying the special symbol is a winning symbol (big hit symbol). If it is known, it is possible to determine the time during which the special symbol is variably displayed. In addition, if the special symbol stop information designation command is analyzed, it can be known whether the special symbol stops at the big hit symbol or the off symbol, and when it stops at the big hit symbol, it is known which of the big hit symbol is. it can. That is, in the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the type of jackpot shown in FIG. 7 can be known, and in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) described later, the type of jackpot shown in FIG. 7 is known. be able to. The CPU 220a mounted on the sub control board 220 determines an effect mode on the effect display device 27 based on the information and then outputs an effect design display control signal to the effect display control board 222. Performs symbol change display and stop display. Further, based on the variation time (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol, it is also determined whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect on the effect display device 27, and what kind of reach effect is to be used. Then, the sub-control board 220 controls the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the like according to the contents of the effect thus determined, thereby performing the effect of the determined contents.

  When the “second hold number” is “0” (S314b; YES) and the “first hold number” is not “0” (S314a; NO), the oldest value from the first determination random value memory 202a is obtained. A random number value for determination is read (S316a), and a first success / failure determination process is performed (S320a). Then, after performing the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) based on FIG. 28, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated and the game control process of FIG. 24 is resumed. Here, the first success / failure determination process performed as the process of S320a is performed in the same manner as the second success / failure determination process performed as the process of S320b, and the special figure 1 symbol variation start process performed as the process of S500a is performed as the process of S500b. This is performed in the same manner as the special figure 2 symbol variation start process.

  Also in the first win / fail determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state. When the gaming state is the high probability state, the “high probability data table” and “S316a processing” are performed. A “big hit determination” is performed using the read determination random number value (big hit determination random number value), and when in the low probability state, the “low probability data table” and the determination read in the processing of S316a The “big hit determination” is performed using the “random number value for jackpot (determination random number value for jackpot)”. Also in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the CPU 201 obtains the symbol acquired in the process of S303a of FIG. 25 when the result of the first winning / failing determination process (S320a) is “big hit” (S501; YES). The determined random number value is read from the first determination random number value memory 202a, and the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 60a is set (determined) (S505), and then the variation pattern table for jackpot is set. The process is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to S560. Here, in the processing of S505 in the special symbol 1 symbol variation start processing (S500a), the normal big hit symbol A or the probable big hit symbol A is determined as the big hit symbol by random number lottery using the symbol determination random number value. In addition, when the result of the first win / fail determination process (S320b) is “displacement” (S501; NO), a disengaged symbol is set as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a (S507), A process for setting a variation pattern table is performed (S540), and the process proceeds to S560.

  Also in this special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), after performing the processes of S560 and S562 in the same manner as the special symbol 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the first special symbol display unit 62a performs the first special symbol. The fluctuation display is started (S570). Then, a command (design change start command) indicating the start of the variation display of the first special symbol is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220) (S572), and the number of reservations related to the first special symbol A process of subtracting “1” from (first hold number) and a process of transmitting a command for specifying the hold number (first hold number) after the subtraction to the sub-control board 220 (S575), The special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Next, if it is determined that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S310; YES) in S310 of the special symbol game processing (S300) (see FIG. 26), the special symbol game processing (S300) is already special. The symbol variation pattern and the stop symbol are determined, and the special symbol variation display is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S341). At this time, since the variation time of the special symbol is determined in advance according to the variation pattern, it is determined whether a predetermined variation time has elapsed by setting a timer at the same time as the variation of the special symbol is started. If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S341; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S341; YES), the fluctuating first special symbol or second special symbol is stopped (S344), the stopped symbol is displayed, and the symbol is also displayed. A stop command is output toward the sub-control board 220 (S346). The symbol stop command is transferred to the effect display control board 222 via the sub control board 220. Then, after setting the stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol (S348), it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has elapsed (S350).

  If it is determined in the process of S350 that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S350; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S350; YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section (62a or 62b) (S352 in FIG. 27).

  If an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S352 of FIG. 27, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets information indicating the current game progress in a buffer to be referred to at the end of the “big hit game” described later. (Memorize) (S354). Specifically, “type of big hit (probability big hit, normal big hit)” and “game state flag state” are set (stored) (S354). In addition, the specific area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 functions as a buffer used in the process of S354.

  Here, the “gaming state flag” is a flag indicating “the gaming state of the gaming machine 1”, specifically, “probability change flag”, “fluctuation shortening flag”, “open extension flag”, etc., and in the process of S354 Is set with data indicating whether these flags are set to “ON” or “OFF” (data indicating the current gaming state). The “probability change flag” is a flag indicating that the probability that the result of determining whether or not a special symbol is a big hit is in a state (high probability state) in which the probability is set to a high probability (the probability variation function is activated). The “variation shortening flag” is a flag indicating that the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened (shortening variation state) (the time shortening function is activated). The “open extension flag” is a flag indicating that the opening time of the second start port 17b (ordinary electric accessory 17d) is extended (the open extension function is activated). In the present embodiment, the ON / OFF switching timings of the “variation shortening flag” and the “open extension flag” are the same, and both flags are handled integrally. Thus, when it is a shortening variation state, it is also an open extension state, and when the shortening variation state is completed, the opening extension state is also terminated at the same time.

  Following the process of S354, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process of setting an open / close pattern of the big prize opening 31a (big prize apparatus) according to the type of jackpot to be generated (S370). Specifically, in the case of generating “16R probability variation big hit”, an opening / closing pattern for performing “16 rounds” of a round game in which the opening limit time of the big winning opening 31a is “30 seconds” is set, and “4R probability variation big hit” or “ In the case of generating “4R normal big hit A”, an open / close pattern is set for performing “4 rounds” of a round game in which the opening limit time of the big winning opening 31a is “30 seconds”. Further, when “4R normal big hit B” is generated, an opening / closing pattern for performing “4 rounds” of a round game in which the opening limit time of the special winning opening 31a is “0.2 seconds” is set. Then, following the process of S370, a process of setting the big hit game flag (set to ON) is performed (S378). By setting the “big hit game flag”, the big hit game execution means starts operating, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “big hit gaming state”.

  Subsequent to the process of S378, the process proceeds to the process after S380. Here, when the “big hit game flag” is set in the process of S378, the big hit game execution means starts to operate and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the “big hit gaming state”. When the “big hit game flag” is being set (when the big hit game execution means is in operation), the probability changing function, the time reduction function, and the open extension function are not activated. For this reason, after performing a series of processes after S380 as follows, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated. Specifically, in the process of S380, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S380). If it is not set (S380; NO), the process proceeds to S384 as it is. If it is set (S380; YES), after performing the process (S382) for canceling the probability variation flag (set to OFF), the process proceeds to S384. Note that the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability by the processing of S382.

  In the process of S384, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON). If it is not set (S384; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited as it is and FIG. Return to the game control process. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S384 that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), after the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension flag are canceled (set to OFF) ( S386, S387), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Then, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 24, a big hit game process described later is performed.

  Next, a process when a negative determination is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 27 will be described. That is, if the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display part 62a or the second special symbol display part 62b is “out-of-line symbol” (S352; NO), is the value of the limited frequency counter a positive value? If it is a positive value (S390; YES), the value of the limited frequency counter is set to “−1” (S392), and the process proceeds to S398. If the value of the limited frequency counter is “0” (S390; NO), the process proceeds to S398 as it is.

  In the process of S398, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398). If the fluctuation shortening flag is not set (set to OFF) (S398; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), after the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “−1” (S400), whether the value of the fluctuation shortening counter becomes “0”. It is determined whether or not (S404). If it is not "0" (S404; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the variation shortening counter has become “0” in the process of S404 (S404; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is switched from the shortened variation state to the normal variation state. It will be. For this reason, after performing the process (S410) for canceling the fluctuation shortening flag (set to OFF) and the process (S416) for canceling the release extension flag (set to OFF), exit the special symbol game process (S300). Returning to the game control process of FIG. Here, the “variation shortening counter” indicates the upper limit execution count of the special symbol variation display performed in the variation shortened state. When the value becomes “0”, the current variation variation display of the special symbol is performed. Is finished, the next fluctuation display is switched to the normal fluctuation state, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol after the next time is performed in the normal fluctuation state.

B. Big hit game processing (S600)
When the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control process of FIG. 24, when it is determined that the “hit game flag” is set in the jackpot game process (S600) shown in FIG. 33 (S602; YES), processing related to the execution of the jackpot game is performed.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the flow of the big hit game process (S600). When the grand prize winning opening 31a is opened, as described above, the predetermined opening time elapses or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening 31a, it is closed once, but the predetermined closing time elapses. Then, it becomes an open state again. Here, a game whose content is that the large winning opening 31a in the closed state (incapable of entering a ball) is in an open state (injectable state) and is in an open state again is referred to as a “unit operation”. When this unit operation is performed a predetermined number of times (16 times or 4 times), the big hit game ends after a predetermined ending period. Then, when the big hit game is finished, it becomes possible to execute the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol). Hereinafter, detailed processing contents will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34.

  When the big hit game (big hit game A, big hit game B or big hit game C) is started, it is first determined whether or not the big winning opening 31a is open (S604). Here, the big winning opening 31a is closed in the “normal gaming state that is not the big hit gaming state”, and therefore, the big winning opening 31a is in a closed state immediately after the start of the big winning game. Therefore, immediately after the start of the big hit game, it is determined that the big winning opening 31a is not being opened (S604; NO), and then it is determined whether or not the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S612). Specifically, it is determined whether or not “the number of unit actions executed after the start of the big hit game” has reached the corresponding number of times of the big hit game (S612).

  However, since the big hit game end condition is not satisfied immediately after the big hit game is started, a negative determination is inevitably made in the process of S612 (S612; NO). For this reason, it shifts to processing of S614 and judges whether interval time (for example, 2 seconds) passed (S614). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S614). Here, the closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening 31a is a time during which the special winning opening 31a is in a closed state between unit operations. Then, immediately after the big hit game is started, since the big prize opening 31a is in a closed state, it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the big prize opening has passed (S614; YES), and the big prize opening is made. After releasing 31a (S616), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 33 is once terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, after performing a series of various processes shown in FIG. 24, the big hit game process (S600) is started again. At this time, as described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 24 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. 33 is also repeatedly executed about every 4 msec. Then, if a positive determination is made in the process of S604, whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 31a ("30 seconds for jackpot games A and B", "0.2 seconds" for jackpot game C) has elapsed. Is determined (S606).

  If the opening time of the big prize opening 31a has elapsed (S606; YES), after closing the big prize opening 31a (S610), the big hit game processing (S600) shown in FIG. 30 is exited and the game control of FIG. Return to processing. On the other hand, when the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has not elapsed (606; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31a has reached a specified number (S608). When the number of game balls entered reaches the specified number (S608; YES), the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). That is, when the number of game balls entered reaches a specified number, the special winning opening 31a is closed without waiting for the opening time to elapse.

  If the opening time of the big winning opening 31a has not elapsed (S606; NO) and the number of balls entered has not reached the specified number (S608; NO), the big winning game shown in FIG. 33 is left open. The process exits and returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “big hit gaming state”, is the opening time of the special winning opening 31a elapsed while the game control process of FIG. 24 is repeatedly executed (S606; YES)? Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening 31a (S608; YES), and the big prize opening 31a is closed (S610). Thus, one unit operation is completed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the “big hit game state”, the big hit game process (S600) is executed again, and if it is determined in S604 that the big prize opening 31a is closed (S604; NO), It is determined whether or not the “big hit game” end condition is satisfied (S612). Here, if the “hit game” is “hit game A”, it is determined whether or not the number of unit actions (rounds) executed during that game has reached “16”. "Or" big hit game C ", it is determined whether or not the number of unit operations (number of rounds) executed during the hit game has reached" 4 ". If the number of unit movements (number of rounds) has not reached the set number (S612; NO), it is confirmed that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed (S614; YES), and then a big prize is won again. A new unit operation for opening the mouth 31a is executed (S616). On the other hand, in the process of S612, if it is determined that the termination condition of the “big hit game” is satisfied (S612; YES), the “big hit game end process (S650)” shown below is performed, and then the big hit game process is performed. (S600) is ended and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Next, the big hit game end process (S650) "will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the jackpot game end process (S650) is started, the CPU 201 releases the jackpot game flag (sets it to OFF) (S655) as shown in FIG. 27 ”(refer to S354 of 27)”, information on the type of jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as “this jackpot symbol”) which is the premise of this jackpot game is acquired (S660). Based on this, a process of setting a gaming state after the end of the big hit game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the current big hit symbol (the symbol stopped in the process of S344 in FIG. 26) is a probability variation big hit symbol (S665). Here, in this embodiment, the “probability variation jackpot symbol” is “a jackpot symbol indicating occurrence of 4R probability variation jackpot” or “hit symbol indicating occurrence of 16R probability variation jackpot”.

  When the current big hit symbol is not a probabilistic big hit symbol (S665; NO), that is, when the current big hit symbol is a normal big hit symbol, the CPU 201 sets the variation shortening counter to “100” (S675); After performing the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S680) and the process of setting the release extension flag (S685), the big hit game end process (S650) is terminated. Also, if the current big hit symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol (S665; YES), the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S670). Then, the CPU 201 releases the process of setting “10,000” in the fluctuation shortening counter (S672), the process of setting “4” in the limited frequency counter (S673), the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S680), and the like. After performing the process of setting the extension flag (S685), the big hit game end process (S650) is terminated. Unlike the present embodiment, when the average fluctuation times of the “high probability first short-time state” and the “low probability first short-time state” are equal to each other and both constitute the “second state”, this In the big hit game end process (S650), even if it is determined in the process of S665 that the current big hit symbol is not a probable variation big hit symbol, the process of setting “4” to the limited frequency counter (the same process as S673) is performed. It is desirable.

(5) Production control processing (S700)
Next, an outline of “effect control processing (S700)” performed by the sub control unit 220A (the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220) in cooperation with the effect display control unit 222A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 shows only main processes among the processes constituting the effect control process. In this effect control process (S700), main processes such as a hold occurrence process (S1000), a symbol variation effect process (S1100), a hold digest process (S1600), a notice management process (S1700), a jackpot game effect process (S1800), etc. Processing is repeatedly executed. In addition, since the time required for one round of the process in FIG. 35 is about 2 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed about every 2 msec. Hereinafter, description of the jackpot game effect processing in the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 35 is omitted.

a. Processing when hold occurs (S1000)
In the on-hold occurrence process (S1000), as shown in FIG. 36, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives a start winning command (S1005; YES), a prior determination (first determination) specified by the start winning command After performing the process of storing information indicating the result of 1 pre-determination or second pre-determination, information on the number of holds, and the process of adding a hold display (S1010), the process proceeds to the processes after S1011. .

  Here, in the process of S1010, when a start winning command based on the first start winning is received (S1005; YES), “information relating to the result of the first pre-judgment” is stored in the first pre-judgment result information memory 221b in the shift memory format. And other information such as information for specifying the reach random number value is stored in the first determination random value information memory (not shown) in the shift memory format and stored in the first hold number information memory 223b. The value of the first hold number is “+1”, and the lowest one of the display units (A1 to A4) that are turned off in the first hold display device 25a is turned on (S1010). Further, when the start winning command based on the second start winning is received (S1005; YES), “information on the result of the second pre-determination” is stored in the second pre-determination result information memory 222b, and the reach random number value is specified. Other information such as information is stored in the second determination random number value information memory (not shown) in a shift memory format, and the value of the second reservation number stored in the second reservation number information memory 224b is “+1”. Then, the lowest one of the display units (B1 to B4) that are turned off in the second hold display device 25b is turned on (S1010). In the following description, the “display unit lower than the predetermined display unit” indicates a display unit on which a pending display corresponding to a random number value for determination processed after the predetermined display unit is performed, The “display unit higher than the predetermined display unit” refers to a display unit on which a reserved symbol corresponding to a random number for determination processed before the predetermined display unit is displayed. For example, the first lower display position of the first display part A1 is the second display part A2, and the upper display position of the second display part A2 is the first display part A2. In addition, when the first starting prize is generated, information for specifying the reach random number value is stored in the first determination random value information memory (not shown) in a shift memory format, and the second starting prize is generated. In this case, information for specifying the reach random number value is stored in the second determination random value information memory (not shown) in a shift memory format.

  In the processing of S1011, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a normal variation state (S1011). That is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag has been released (set to OFF) (S1011). Here, if a positive determination is made in the above-described processing of S404 (see FIG. 27), a command indicating that the gaming state has changed to the normal variation state is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. The In addition, since the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub control unit 220A differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal variation state or the shortened variation state, the sub control unit 220A receives the start prize. It is possible to determine the fluctuation state at the time of occurrence (whether it is a normal fluctuation state or a shortened fluctuation state).

  If it is determined in the processing of S1011 that the current gaming state is not the normal fluctuation state (S1011; NO), the processing at the time of the occurrence of the hold (S1000) is terminated. If it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal variation state (S1011; YES), the process proceeds to S1012, and it is determined whether or not the start winning after the positive determination of S1005 is the first starting winning. (S1012). If it is the first start winning (S1012; YES), the process proceeds to the processing after S1015. If it is the second starting winning (S1012; NO), the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF). It is determined whether or not it has been released (S1013). If it has been released (set to OFF) (S1013; YES), the on-hold occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. If it is determined in step S1013 that the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1013; NO), the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF), and then the on-hold occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. Here, the notice flag is a flag indicating that the notice effect has been started. However, in this embodiment, even if the notice effect is started, the notice effect is ended when the second start prize is generated. . However, the notice effect may be continued even if the second start prize is generated.

  In the process of S1015, it is determined whether or not there is a pre-hold for the first hold, and all the pre-holds are out of hold (S1015). Here, pre-holding means that when a random number value for determination (hereinafter referred to as target hold) based on the first start winning is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (in the first start winning) Based on the determination random number value (acquired information) already stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, and the previous hold is digested before the target hold. Random number value (hold). In the present embodiment, a notice effect using a temporary stop is executed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous hold, and the result of the notice effect (big hit) in the symbol change effect executed by digesting the target hold. Occurrence, reach occurrence, etc.). Further, even if there is a pre-hold for the first hold, if the pre-hold includes a hold, the execution of the notice effect is not decided (setting of the notice flag) (S1015). Unlike the present embodiment, the execution of the notice effect may be determined (the notice flag is set) even if the pre-hold is included in the hold, and the notice is also given in the symbol variation effect based on the second starting prize. An effect may be executed.

  If the determination in S1015 is negative (S1015; NO), the on-hold occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, when a positive determination is made in the process of S1015 (S1015; YES), it is determined whether the notice flag is released (set to OFF) (S1017) and set (set to ON). ) (S1017; NO), the on-hold occurrence processing (S1000) is terminated as it is. That is, when the notice effect has already started, the notice effect is not repeatedly executed by the process of S1017.

  If it is determined in S1017 that the advance flag is released (set to OFF) (S1017; YES), based on the information indicating the result of the pre-determination (first pre-determination) specified by the start winning command received this time. Then, it is determined whether or not the hold generated this time is a hit hold (S1020). If the winning is held (S1020; YES), a winning lottery (random lottery) is performed (S1025).

  If the winning lottery (random lottery) is lost (S1030; NO), the on-holding process (S1000) is terminated. If the winning lottery (random lottery) is won (S1030; YES), a process for setting a winning announcement effect pattern is performed in consideration of the number of previous holds related to the first hold number (S1040). When S1040 is performed, the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1040), and the on-hold occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. Here, in the process of S1040, the notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 37 is used, but in the process of S1040, in the notice effect pattern table, a plurality of notices described in the column corresponding to the number of pre-holdings at that time point are used. Among the effect patterns, one notice effect pattern selected by random number lottery is set.

  If it is determined in the process of S1020 that the hold that has occurred this time is a release hold (S1020; NO), a lottery for release (random number lottery) is performed (S1060). Here, the probability of winning the winning lottery (random number lottery) is lower than the probability of winning the winning lottery (random number lottery). If the lottery for losing (random number lottery) is lost (S1065; NO), the on-holding process (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, if the winning lottery (random lottery) is won (S1065; YES), a preliminary announcement effect pattern for detachment is set in consideration of the number of pre-holds related to the first hold and whether or not the reach effect is executed. Processing is performed (S1070). And after setting a notice flag (it is set to ON) (S1070), processing at the time of holding occurrence (S1000) is ended. Here, in the process of S1070, the notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38A or the notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38B is used, but the notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38 is a notice effect pattern table selected when not executed, and the notice effect pattern table shown in FIG. 38B is a notice effect pattern table selected when a reach effect is executed. In any of the notice effect pattern tables, one notice effect pattern selected by random number lottery among a plurality of notice effect patterns described in the column corresponding to the number of holds at that time is set.

  Here, FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 describe a notice effect pattern table corresponding to the first number of holds, and each notice effect pattern table includes a large number of notice effect patterns with random values (not shown). It is stored in association. Then, one notice effect pattern is set by random number lottery. 37 and 38, the content of the notice effect relating to the first processing in the pre-hold is the right end (when the number of pre-hold is 3, the field of pre-hold 3 and the number of pre-hold is 2 In the case of the pre-hold 2 field, if the pre-hold is 1, the pre-hold 1 field, the game result (big hit, miss) achieved by digesting the target hold and the content of the effect (reach effect) ) Is listed in the “Target hold column”. In addition, “big hit” in the target hold column in FIG. 37 indicates that “the game result is a big hit”, and “going out” in the target hold column in FIG. Yes, it means that an outage effect related to a normal outage (that is, an outage effect without a reach effect) is executed ”, and“ removal ”in the target hold column in FIG. It is a detachment, and a detachment effect related to losing reach is executed ”. Note that the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 stores in S1010 whether or not the symbol variation effect based on the target suspension is accompanied by the reach effect ("reach random number value transmitted by the main control unit 200A", " When the change pattern is determined in advance, it can be determined based on whether the change pattern determined in advance is a change pattern with a reach effect or the like.

  In FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, “first” in each pre-hold column indicates that “first chance” appears, and the numerical value in parentheses on the right side of “first” is “first”. The number of appearances of the first chance ”. In addition, “second” in the pre-hold 1 column indicates that the “second chance” appears, “third” in the pre-hold 1 column indicates that the “third chance” appears, “Fourth” in the pre-hold 1 column indicates that “fourth chance” appears. For example, when the notice effect pattern P11 is selected, in three symbol variation effects executed by digesting three pre-holdings, a notice effect in which the first chance appears twice is executed, and the target hold is set. A continuous production schedule (schedule in which the first chance appears six times in succession) is set so as to perform a big hit production with the symbol variation production executed by digestion. In addition, when the notice effect pattern P1r is selected, the symbol change effect that is executed by digesting the pre-hold 3 and the pre-hold 2 is not performed, and the symbol change effect that is executed after the pre-hold 1 is used. The fourth chance appears, and the schedule for the continuous performance is set so that the big hit effect is performed with the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the target hold.

  In addition, when the notice effect pattern P21 is selected, the symbol change effect executed by digesting the pre-hold 2 and the pre-hold 1 performs a notice effect in which the first chance appears three times and digests the target hold. A continuous production schedule (schedule in which the first chance appears six times in succession) is set so as to perform a big hit production with the symbol variation production to be executed. Furthermore, when the effect pattern P2r is selected, the fourth chance appears in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the previous reservation 1, and the big hit effect is performed by the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the target reservation. Thus, a schedule for continuous production is set.

  When the notice effect pattern Q11 shown in FIG. 38A is selected, a notice effect in which the first chance appears once is performed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the pre-hold 3 and the pre-hold 2. The notice effect is not performed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the pre-hold 1. Then, a continuous production schedule (schedule in which the first chance appears twice in succession) is set so that the symbol variation production executed by digesting the target hold is normally omitted. When the notice effect pattern Q22 shown in FIG. 38 (a) is selected, in the symbol variation effect that is executed by digesting the pre-hold 2, the notice effect that the first chance appears twice is performed, and the pre-hold 1 In the design variation effect that is executed by digesting, the continuous effect schedule (the first chance is repeated twice) so that the notice change effect is not performed, and the symbol change effect that is executed by digesting the target hold is performed normally. Schedule to appear) is set.

  Furthermore, when the notice effect pattern R11 shown in FIG. 38B is selected, a notice effect that the first chance appears once is performed in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the pre-hold 3 to the pre-hold 1. Then, a continuous production schedule (schedule in which the first chance appears three times in succession) is set so as to perform “out of reach” in the symbol variation production executed by digesting the target hold. In addition, when the notice effect pattern R1n is selected, the symbol change effect that is executed by digesting the pre-hold 3 and the pre-hold 2 is executed without using the chance effect for the notice effect, but using the pre-hold 1 In the symbol variation effect, the schedule of the continuous effect is set so as to perform a notice effect in which the second chance appears once and perform “out of reach” in the symbol variation effect executed by digesting the target hold.

b. Symbol variation effect processing (S1100)
In the symbol variation effect processing (S1100), as shown in FIG. 39, when the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives a command at the time of symbol variation start (S1105; YES), the processing after S1110 is executed.

  Based on the received “special symbol stop information designation command”, the CPU 220a can determine the result of the determination as to whether it has been executed in the main control unit 200A. If the determination result is a big hit (S1110; YES), a process for distributing the effect pattern table at the time of the big hit is performed based on the received variation pattern designation command (S1115). If the result of the determination is wrong (S1110; NO), a process of distributing the effect pattern table at the time of failure is performed based on the received variation pattern designation command (S1120).

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 ends the process of S1115 or S1120, the CPU 220a performs the process of S1140. In the process of S1140, the effect pattern of the design variation effect is determined using the effect pattern table set in the process of S1115 or S1120 (S1140). In this case, if a single effect pattern is stored in each effect pattern table, the effect pattern used by the single effect pattern is determined in S1140, and a random number for determination is set in each effect pattern table. If a plurality of performance patterns are stored in the associated state, a random number lottery is performed in S1140 to determine the performance pattern. Here, in the process of S1140 that has undergone the process of S1115, depending on the effect pattern determined in the process of S1140, the effect display mode executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the reach effect mode, and the change in effect design A display pattern from the start to the end (determined display) of the display is determined (S1140). Further, in the process of S1140 executed through the process of S1120, the effect display mode executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 according to the effect pattern determined in the process of S1140, whether or not the reach effect is executed, reach The reach production mode when the production is executed, and the display pattern from the start to the end (definite display) of the variation display of the production symbol are determined.

  However, when the effect pattern determined in S1140 is an effect pattern with an intermediate temporary stop, it is handled as follows according to the state of the notice flag. That is, when the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF), it is determined that the chance symbol (first to fourth chance) is not constituted by the effect design that makes an intermediate temporary stop. Further, when the notice flag is set (set to ON), it is made to coincide with the schedule of continuous effects by the effect symbol that is temporarily suspended. For example, in the case where the symbol variation effect undergoes one re-variation after one intermediate temporary stop, and the effect pattern P11 of the notice effect is selected and executed by digesting the pre-hold 3 In this case, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is set so that the first chance is displayed during the intermediate temporary stop.

  When the CPU 220a performs the process of S1140, the CPU 220a performs the process of setting the stop symbol of the effect symbol (the symbol to be confirmed and displayed) (S1145), and then proceeds to the process of S1150. Here, in the process of S1145 executed through the process of S1115 and the process of S1140, a specific mode or the like of “effect design for definite display of big hit” is selected and set as the “big hit stop symbol”, and the process of S1120 In the process of S1145 executed through the processes of S1140 and S1140, a specific mode or the like of “the effect symbol for definite display” is selected and set as the “outage stop symbol”.

  However, also in S1145, the determined stop symbol is determined as follows according to the state of the notice flag. That is, when the notice flag is released (set to OFF), it is determined that the stop symbol does not constitute a chance (first to fourth chance). Further, when the notice flag is set (set to ON), it is determined to match the schedule of continuous performance. For example, when the effect pattern P11 of the notice effect is selected and the pre-hold 3 is used, the stop symbol is set so that the first chance is displayed.

  In the process of S1150, a command (effect display detail command) for designating the “effect pattern” determined in the process of S1140 and the “stop pattern of the effect design” determined in the process of S1145 is displayed on the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board). 222) to start the display of variation of the effect symbol (S1150). That is, the symbol variation effect on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is started. Thereafter, in the process of S1405, when the CPU 220a determines that the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) has been received (S1405; YES), the received symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect display control unit. 222A, the effect symbol variation display on the effect display device 27 is stopped (S1410), and the symbol variation effect is terminated.

c. On-hold digestion process (S1600)
In the on-hold digestion process (S1600), as shown in FIG. 40A, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives a symbol change start command (S1605; YES), the notice flag is set (set to ON). It is determined whether it has been performed (S1610). If the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S1610; NO), the process of “-1” the number of reservations indicated by the hold display and the advance corresponding to the determination random number value to be digested A process of deleting information indicating the result of the determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) from the corresponding pre-determination result information memory (221b, 222b) and stored in a lower storage area of the pre-determination result information memory Processing for shifting the information related to the previous determination result to the upper storage area, and information stored in the lower storage area of the determination random value information memory (not shown) (reach random value is specified) Information etc.) is shifted to the next higher storage area, and the process of “-1” is performed on the value of the number of hold stored in the corresponding hold number information memory (223b, 224b). (S1690), which at the end of the hold digestion process (S1600).

  Here, the process of “−1” the number of holds indicated by the hold display in S1690 reduces the number of display units that are lit in the target hold display device (first hold display device 25a, second hold display device 25b). It is processing to do. That is, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the random number value for determination acquired by generating the first start winning prize, the highest one among those lit in the display portions A1 to A4 of the first hold display device 25a. The on-hold display on the display unit is erased, and the on-hold display on the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. In addition, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the random number value for determination acquired by generating the second start winning prize, the highest one among the lights on the display parts B1 to B4 of the second hold display device 25b. The on-hold display on the display unit is erased, and the on-hold display on the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. However, if there is no hold display other than the hold display to be deleted, only the process of deleting the hold display of the top display unit is performed.

  When the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1610; YES), it is determined whether or not the symbol change effect is executed by digesting the previous hold immediately before the target hold (S1615), If the determination is negative (S1615; NO), the process of S1690 is performed, and then the on-hold digestion process (S1600) is terminated. Further, in the case of the symbol variation effect that is executed by digesting the previous hold immediately before the target hold (S1615; YES), after performing the process of canceling the notice flag (set to OFF) (S1630), S1690 This process is performed, and the on-hold digestion process (S1600) is terminated.

d. Advance management process (S1700)
When the notice management process (S1700) is activated, as shown in FIG. 40B, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1705). If the notice flag is released (set to OFF) (S1705; NO), the notice management process (S1700) is terminated as it is.

  Further, when the notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1705; YES), it is determined whether or not the normal variation state is continued (S1710), and when the normal variation state is continued. (S1710; YES), the notice management process (S1700) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the normal fluctuation state is to be ended (S1710; NO), after the notice flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S1720), the notice management process (S1700) is ended. That is, even if the notice effect is being continued, the notice effect is ended when the normal variation state is ended.

(6) Effects of the embodiment According to the gaming machine 1, in the main control unit 200A that performs display control of the special symbol (second identification information), it is sufficient to determine only the fixed stop as the special symbol stop mode. Without complicating the control performed by the control unit 200A, it is possible to reliably perform game notification (for example, notification regarding a game result). That is, since the display device 27 is display-controlled by a sub-control unit 220A different from the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 220A performs a temporary stop and a fixed stop as a stop pattern of the effect symbols according to the game situation. Or only a fixed stop.

  In particular, in a “normal fluctuation state” in which game notification (notification on whether or not to determine whether or not the game is desired) should be performed over time, the notification can be reliably performed using the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time. In addition, in a “high-probability first time-short state” where a speedy game (a game in which an effect symbol is finished in a very short time and a stop display is quickly performed) is desired, a stop mode in which only a fixed stop is performed as an effect symbol stop mode. Should be selected. In this way, depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, the stop pattern of the production symbol can be temporarily stopped and fixed stop, or only fixed stop can be performed. it can.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the stop pattern of the effect symbol is a temporary stop and a fixed stop, the time during which the effect symbol is variably displayed is set longer than the time when the effect symbol is fixed and stopped. When the stop mode is to perform only the fixed stop, the time during which the effect symbol is variably displayed is made shorter than the time during which the effect symbol is fixed and stopped. In other words, when it is desired to perform a game notification (notification regarding the determination of success / failure) over time, the notification can be reliably performed using the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time, and a speedy game When it is desired to perform the game, the time for the effect symbol to be variably displayed is made shorter than the time for the effect symbol to be confirmed and stopped, so that a speedy game can be executed.

  Moreover, in Example 1, since the notice effect can be executed during the temporary stop, a novel impression can be generated and the game entertainment can be enhanced. In addition, since the notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect design, a more effective notice effect can be executed. That is, the effect symbol is a means for notifying the result of the game, and since the player is gazing, when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, the notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect symbol. And more effective notice effect can be executed. In addition, the temporarily stopped production symbol and the production symbol that is confirmed and stopped following the temporary stop are set to the same production symbol (first identification information), and the temporary stop time is multiplied by the final stop time. Since the “notice effect” can be executed, a more effective notice effect can be executed.

  In addition, in the first embodiment, the case where the stop pattern of the production symbol has a stop mode in which the temporary stop and the fixed stop are performed and a stop mode in which only the fixed stop is performed is described, but as shown in a second example described later As a stop pattern of the production pattern, a stop mode in which a temporary stop and a fixed stop for a predetermined time are performed, and a temporary stop for a time shorter than the predetermined time (in particular, a time close to “0” as compared to the predetermined time). Even in a gaming machine having a stop mode in which a fixed stop is performed, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained. Further, in the first embodiment, an example in which the time of the intermediate temporary stop is fixed to “0.8 seconds” and the “preliminary temporary stop time” is fixed to “0.3 seconds” is described later. As shown in the third embodiment, when various temporary stop times are set, and the possibility of re-variation varies depending on the length of the temporary stop time, it is possible to further enhance the game entertainment.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, after a temporary stop of “0.5 seconds” is performed in the symbol variation effect in the normal variation state, a fixed stop of “0.5 seconds” is performed. It is said. Further, as shown in FIG. 42, after a temporary stop of “0.1 seconds” is performed in the highly probable first time-short state symbol variation effect, a fixed stop of “0.5 seconds” is performed.

  Here, the temporary stop time of “0.5 seconds” constitutes a specific example of “second temporary stop time”, and the temporary stop time of “0.1 seconds” is a specific example of “first temporary stop time”. Configure. In the second embodiment, the temporary stop time may include other times in addition to the first temporary stop time and the second temporary stop time. Also in the second embodiment, the first execution state with a high probability that the average execution time of the symbol variation effect is “0.2 seconds” and the low probability of the average execution time of the symbol variation effect is “3.5 seconds”. The first short time state constitutes a specific example in which the normal fluctuation state is “first state”, the high probability first short time state constitutes a specific example in “second state”, and the low probability first The aspect which comprises the specific example whose time-short state is a "3rd state" is illustrated. However, the average execution time of the symbol variation effect may be “0.2 seconds” (“second state”) regardless of whether the first short time state has a high probability or a low probability.

  In the second embodiment, when the temporary stop time is the “second temporary stop time”, the announcement effect can be executed using the “second temporary stop time”, and the temporary stop time is reached. Is the “first temporary stop time”, the notice effect cannot be executed using the “first temporary stop time”. In other words, if the temporary stop time is considered not to be temporarily stopped, if it is short (when the preliminary announcement effect cannot be effectively performed, if it is so short), the preliminary announcement effect cannot be executed. . In addition, as this notice effect, the recreation effect using the chance eyes (first to fourth chance eyes) can be exemplified as in the first embodiment. Moreover, in Example 2, since a notice effect is performed when the temporary stop time is long, a game entertainment interest can be improved.

  According to the second embodiment, the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained. That is, in the second embodiment, a case (hereinafter referred to as case 1) in which the stop mode of the symbol variation effect is constituted by a temporary stop of “0.5 seconds” and a final stop of “0.5 seconds”, and the symbol variation effect. A case (hereinafter referred to as case 2) is provided in which the stop mode is configured with a temporary stop of “0.1 seconds” and a fixed stop of “0.5 seconds”. For this reason, in the main control unit 200A that performs display control of the special symbol (second identification information), it is only necessary to determine the fixed stop as the special symbol stop mode, so that the control performed by the main control unit 200A is not complicated. In addition, it is possible to reliably perform game notification (for example, notification regarding a game result).

  That is, since the display device 27 is display-controlled by a sub-control unit 220A different from the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 220A has a long temporary stop time as a stop pattern of the effect symbols according to the game situation (deterministic stop) A second temporary stop time equal to the time) and a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time much shorter than the fixed stop time) are provided. In particular, in a “normal fluctuation state” in which a notification on a game (notification on whether or not to make a decision) is to be performed over time, the notification can be reliably performed by setting the temporary stop time as the “second temporary stop time”. . Also, in “High Probability First Time Short State” where you want to play a speedy game (a game that ends the design symbol in a very short time and also displays the stop quickly), the temporary stop time of the design symbol is set to “Second Temporary Stop”. By making the “first temporary stop time” shorter than “time”, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. The “first temporary stop time” is preferably as close to “0” as possible within the technically possible range (for example, 0.05 second or less).

  In the second embodiment, when the temporary stop time of the effect symbol is set as the second temporary stop time, the time during which the effect symbol is variably displayed is set longer than the final stop time of the effect symbol. Is set as the first temporary stop time, it is desirable that the time during which the effect symbol is variably displayed is shorter than the final stop time of the effect symbol. In other words, when it is desired to perform a game notification (notification regarding the determination of success / failure) over time, the notification can be reliably performed using the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time, and a speedy game When it is desired to perform the game, the time for the effect symbol to be variably displayed is made shorter than the time for the effect symbol to be confirmed and stopped, so that a speedy game can be executed.

  Also in the second embodiment, since the notice effect can be executed during the temporary stop, a novel impression can be generated and the game entertainment can be enhanced. In addition, since the notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect design, a more effective notice effect can be executed. That is, the effect symbol is a means for notifying the result of the game, and since the player is gazing, when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, the notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect symbol. And more effective notice effect can be executed. In addition, the temporarily stopped production symbol and the production symbol that is confirmed and stopped following the temporary stop are set to the same production symbol (first identification information), and the temporary stop time is multiplied by the final stop time. Since the “notice effect” can be executed, a more effective notice effect can be executed.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 43 (a) to (c), the variation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed (the time from the variation start to the start of the fixed stop). ) Has a first variation time (5 seconds) and a second variation time (120 seconds) longer than the first variation time. And in these cases, as a variation mode of the production symbol, when the fixed stop is performed after one temporary stop (in the case of the normal variation mode), when the re-variation is performed after the intermediate temporary stop, and the fixed stop is performed after the temporary stop (In the case of a re-variation mode).

  When the fluctuation time (the time from the start of fluctuation to the start of the fixed stop) is the first fluctuation time (for example, 5 seconds), the temporary stop time is set to “0.2 seconds”, and the fluctuation time ( When the time from the start of change to the start of fixed stop is the second change time (for example, 120 seconds), the time during which the temporary stop is performed is set to “3 seconds”. Here, “0.2 seconds” as the temporary stop time constitutes a specific example of the first temporary stop time, and “3 seconds” as the temporary stop time is a specific example of the second temporary stop time. Configure an example. When the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, the re-variation mode is selected with a high probability (80%), and the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time. Then, the normal variation mode is selected with a high probability (99.9%). However, when the first temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, only the normal variation mode is selected, and when the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, only the re-variation mode is selected. It is good also as selecting.

  In the third embodiment, when the temporary stop time is the second temporary stop time, the notice effect can be executed, and when the temporary stop time is the first temporary stop time, the notice effect is executed. Impossible. In addition, as this notice effect, the recreation effect using the chance eyes (first to fourth chance eyes) can be exemplified as in the first embodiment. Moreover, in Example 3, since a notice effect is performed when the temporary stop time is long, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  According to the third embodiment, the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained. That is, in the second embodiment, a case (hereinafter referred to as “case A”) in which the stop mode of the symbol variation effect is constituted by a temporary stop of “3 seconds” and a fixed stop of “0.5 seconds”, and the stop of the symbol variation effect. A case (hereinafter referred to as “case B”) in which the mode is configured with a temporary stop of “0.2 seconds” and a fixed stop of “0.5 seconds” is provided. For this reason, in the main control unit 200A that performs display control of the special symbol (second identification information), it is only necessary to determine the fixed stop as the special symbol stop mode, so that the control performed by the main control unit 200A is not complicated. In addition, it is possible to reliably perform game notification (for example, notification regarding a game result).

  That is, since the effect display device 27 is display-controlled by the sub-control unit 220A different from the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 220A has a long temporary stop time as the stop pattern of the effect symbols according to the game situation (first operation). 2 temporary stop times) and a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time) are provided. In particular, when a long temporary stop time (second temporary stop time) and a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time) are set, and it is desired to perform a game notification (notification regarding the determination of success / failure) over time. By setting a long temporary stop time (second temporary stop time), the notification can be reliably performed. In addition, when it is desired to perform a speedy game (a game in which the identification information is finished in a very short time and the stop display is also quickly performed), a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time) may be set. As described above, according to the third embodiment, while the stop mode set by the main control unit 200A is only fixed stop, the length of the temporary stop time is selected according to the gaming state of the gaming machine, so Can be increased.

  In addition, when the variation time is long (second variation time) and a long temporary stop time (second temporary stop time) is set, the possibility of re-variation increases, and the variation time is short (first variation time). If a short temporary stop time (first temporary stop time) is set, the possibility of re-variation decreases. Therefore, the player's expectation or disappointment can be given through the pros and cons of the temporary stop, and the gaming interest can be enhanced. In particular, even if the temporarily stopped production symbol is off and the temporary stop is still continued even after the first temporary stop time has passed, the expectation regarding the second variable display (starts the second variable display) As a result, the expectation of the revival jackpot that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed is increased at a stretch.

  Further, in the third embodiment as well, since the notice effect can be executed during the temporary stop, a novel impression can be generated and the game entertainment can be enhanced. In addition, since the notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect design, a more effective notice effect can be executed. That is, the effect symbol is a means for notifying the result of the game, and since the player is gazing, when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, the notice effect can be executed using the temporarily stopped effect symbol. And more effective notice effect can be executed. In addition, the effect design that has been temporarily stopped and the effect design that has been fixedly stopped following the temporary stop are set as the effect design (the same first identification information), and the time of the temporary stop and the time of the final stop are multiplied. Since the “notice effect” can be executed, a more effective notice effect can be executed.

  In the third embodiment, when the possibility of performing the variation display again is high, the possibility of performing the variation display again is higher than the possibility of performing the variation display of the normal variation mode. It is also possible to exemplify the case where the possibility of performing the variable display is “100%” and the possibility of performing the variable display in the normal variation mode is “0%”. In addition, when there is a high possibility of performing the normal variation mode, in addition to the case where the variation display of the normal variation mode is higher than the possibility of performing the variation display of the re-variation mode, the variation display of the normal variation mode It is also possible to exemplify the case where the possibility of performing the change is “100%” and the possibility of performing the change display of the re-variation mode is “0%”.

  In Example 3, if the variation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed is long, the temporary stop time becomes long, and the variation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed is short. In addition to those showing a characteristic tendency that the temporary stop time is shortened, those that do not show this characteristic tendency are also targeted. That is, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), when the variation time of the effect symbol (special symbol) becomes the fourth variation time (30 seconds), the temporary stop time becomes the fourth temporary stop time (1 second), and the effect symbol ( Including the case where the temporary stop time becomes the third temporary stop time (2 seconds) longer than the fourth temporary stop time when the change time of the special symbol) becomes the third variable time (10 seconds) shorter than the fourth variable time. It is out. Although what shows such an exceptional tendency may be included, what shows an exceptional tendency may be excluded and only what may show a characteristic tendency may be included. That is, in all cases, if the variation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed is long, the temporary stop time becomes long, and the variation time when the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed is long. If the temporary stop time is long and the effect symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed, the temporary stop time may be shortened if the variation time is short.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is limited to the description for specifying the present invention in the scope of the claims unless departing from the scope of the present invention. However, it is possible to appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has, and to the extent that a person skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  That is, in each Example, although the aspect which comprises an effect display apparatus by 7 segment LED display device 27L, 27C, 27M was illustrated, the modification 1 (illustration omitted) which comprises an effect display apparatus by a dot matrix display apparatus, or Modification 2 configured with a liquid crystal display device can also be exemplified. In the second modification, the central device 20 includes an effect display device 27 and a frame member 21 that surrounds the outer edge thereof, as shown in FIG. The central device 20 is provided with a display window 21e (a substantially rectangular display window 21e in front view) for enabling the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 to be viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1.

  The display device 27 of the second modification is also display-controlled by the sub-control board 220, and executes the symbol variation effect in accordance with the special symbol variation display and stop display on the information display device 60. In addition, the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is substantially the entire display area, and a pattern indicating the background (background pattern), a background color (background color of the screen such as white, blue, and red) is displayed on the display area. It can be displayed. And the effect design display area 27b which displays the effect design of 3 (three digits) in the state superimposed on the front of this background design or background color is provided on the display screen 27a.

  A first reserved display area 27D and a second reserved display area 27E are provided on the edge side of the display screen 27a. Among these, in the first holding display area 27D, the number of pieces of acquired information (first holding number) related to the “first special symbol” generated based on the ball entering the first starting port 17a is “4” as the upper limit number In the second hold display area 27E, the number of pieces of acquired information (second hold number) related to the “second special symbol” generated based on the ball entering the second start port 17b is “4”, which is the upper limit number. Is displayed.

  Also in the second modification, the CPU 220a performs the effect display control by using the newly generated command based on the display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A or the display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A as a symbol control command. To the unit 222A. As shown in FIG. 44B, the effect display control board 222 includes a CPU 222a, a control ROM 222b, a control RAM 222c, a VDP (video display processor) 222d, a work RAM 222e, and a display ROM (character ROM). ) 222g and a video RAM 222h. In addition, an effect display device 27 is electrically connected to the VDP 222d.

  The CPU 222a receives various display control signals (commands) transmitted from the sub-control board 220 and analyzes the received signals (commands) according to a program stored in the control ROM 222b. Then, the CPU 222a transmits the analysis result to the VDP 222d. The control ROM 222b stores various image display control programs corresponding to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the control RAM 222c is provided with a storage area and a work area for temporarily storing various data. ing. The display ROM 222g stores data related to the display of various effect symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (such as data of effect symbols that are variably displayed). The VDP 222d reads data stored in the effect display ROM 222g based on the “analysis result” by the CPU 222a, generates image data in the work RAM 222e based on the read data, and temporarily stores it in the video RAM 222h. Let me. Thereafter, the image data stored in the video RAM 222h is loaded on the signal (RGB image signal) from the transmission unit 222k and transmitted to the effect display device 27.

  In the gaming machine of the second modification, in the case of the symbol variation effect, the effect symbol display area 27b of various aspects can appear on the display screen 27a. That is, the effect symbol display area 27b can appear in various sizes (approximately the entire region, approximately the center, near the edge, etc.) on the display screen 27a. A description will be given of an example in which three effect symbols are arranged in the horizontal direction. In other words, the effect symbol display area 27b according to this specific mode includes the left circulation display area 27S that performs circulation display of the effect symbol (left effect symbol) located on the left side and the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) located in the center. The medium circulation display area 27T that performs circulation display and the right circulation display area 27U that performs circulation display of the effect symbol (right effect symbol) located on the right side are configured.

  In any of the left circulation display area 27S, the middle circulation display area 27T, and the right circulation display area 27U, when the effect symbol starts to change, the effect symbol is “circulated and displayed (scrolling change display)” at a high speed. It is difficult or impossible to recognize the effected design. Then, when it is time to temporarily stop the effect symbol, the effect symbol fluctuates in the stop display areas LH, CH, and RH, and the effect symbol can be recognized. Here, “fluctuation fluctuation” is a specific example of “temporary stop”, and the effect design is such that the target effect design (left effect design, middle effect design, right effect design) can be recognized. Indicates a state in which is moved slightly without cyclic display (scroll fluctuation display).

  FIG. 45 shows a case where the occurrence of “normal departure” is notified by the confirmed stop of the effect symbol in the normal variation state. When this symbol variation effect is started, an effect symbol display area 27b appears on the display screen 27a, and in the left circulation display area 27S, the middle circulation display area 27T, and the right circulation display area 27U, the effect symbols (left effect symbol, medium effect symbol, Cycle display (scroll fluctuation display) of right effect symbol) is executed (h1). When the timing for swinging and changing the “left effect design” arrives, the “left effect design” is changed in the stop display area LH (h2). As a result, the “left effect symbol” is displayed in a state of being finely moved so as to be recognized in the stop display area LH.

  Subsequently, when the timing for swinging and changing the “right effect design” arrives, the “right effect design” that shows a numerical value different from the “left effect design” that has been shaken previously changes in the stop display area RH. (H3). Thereby, the “right effect design” is displayed in a slightly moved state so that it can be recognized in the stop display area LH. After that, when the timing to change the “middle effect design” arrives, the “middle effect design” showing the different numbers from the “left effect design” and the “right effect design” that previously fluctuated is stopped. The vibration is varied in the region LH (h4). As a result, the “medium effect symbol” is displayed in a state of slight movement so that it can be recognized in the stop display area CH.

  Due to the fluctuation of the “middle effect”, the “left effect”, “middle effect” and “right effect” will be in a state of fine movement (shake fluctuation). The temporary stop of the symbol is started. At this time, the notice character Z appears on the display screen 27a. In this manner, the notice effect performed at the time of temporary stop may be executed by the notice character Z or the like.

  This temporary stop indicates that there is a possibility that the effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) may be fixedly stopped in a stop mode (combination) that indicates the occurrence of “normally off”. Then, when the variation time specified by the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol has elapsed, the effect symbol indicating the normal deviation is confirmed and stopped (h5).

  Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, 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) provided on the game board are used. Games that give the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to the entry of game balls into the mouth, the second start opening, the big prize opening, etc. Although the example in which the present invention is applied to the machine 1 has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that gives a gaming profit (game value) in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. it can. As such a type of gaming machine, 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 winning ball is given to the main control unit or the payout By storing it in the RAM of the control unit, it is possible to exemplify a gaming machine that gives a game profit (game value) to a player. In this case, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

  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. In this type of game machine (so-called enclosed game machine), for example, every time a game ball enters a winning opening, for example, data indicating a prize ball amount determined for each winning opening is stored. Thus, the game value as a result of the game can be given to the player.

  In each embodiment, when the first special symbol (identification information) or the second special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol (specific mode), the mode of starting the jackpot game (specific game) is illustrated. However, if the first special symbol (identification information) or the second special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol (specific mode), and a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the jackpot game (specific game) starts. It is good also as an aspect made. For example, a gaming machine in which a big hit game is started by a game ball passing through a start gate provided in the game area after a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. That is, “the specific game can be executed based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner” means that “the execution condition (start condition) of the specific game is just by displaying the identification information in a specific manner. Those that are “satisfied” and “satisfaction conditions (starting conditions) for a specific game are satisfied when other conditions are satisfied in addition to the identification information being displayed in a specific manner” are included.

  The present invention can be used in the field of manufacturing and selling gaming machines.

1; gaming machine (ball game machine),
27; production display device (first identification information display means),
60; Information display device (second identification information display means),
200; main control unit,
220; sub-control unit,
222; production display control unit 222A.

Claims (6)

Detection means for detecting a game ball;
First identification information display means for causing the first identification information to be variably displayed over a predetermined variation time based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means and to be stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode;
With
As a stop mode of the first identification information, there is a stop mode for performing a temporary stop and a fixed stop,
The variation time has at least a first variation time and a second variation time longer than the first variation time,
The temporary stop time has at least a first temporary stop time and a second temporary stop time longer than the first temporary stop time,
When the variation time is the first variation time, the first temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time,
When the variation time is the second variation time, the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time. As a variation mode of the first identification information, after performing the temporary stop, a normal variation mode in which the fixed stop of the first identification information is performed without performing a variation display again by the first identification information; A re-variation mode for performing a re-variation display by the first identification information after stopping,
When the second temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, there is a high possibility of performing the second variation display,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the first temporary stop time is set as the temporary stop time, the possibility of performing the normal variation mode is high. A second identification information display means for confirming and stopping after the second identification information is variably displayed based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the temporary stop of the first identification information is executed during a variable display of the second identification information.   When the temporary stop time is the second temporary stop time, the notice effect can be executed, and when the temporary stop time is the first temporary stop time, the notice effect cannot be executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a game machine.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the notice effect is executable using the temporarily stopped first identification information.   6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the first identification information temporarily stopped and the first identification information that has been fixedly stopped following the temporary stop are the same identification information.

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