JP2020000944A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing notice performance that can enhance game amusement.SOLUTION: On the basis of acquisition information stored to acquisition information storage means, variation start time determination is performed; on the basis of execution of the variation start time determination, identification information is variably displayed, and a result of the variation start time determination is displayed. There are provided: prior determination means performing prior determination about the acquisition information prior to execution of the variation start time determination; prior notice performance execution means which performs prior notice performance suggesting a result of the prior determination; and in-variation notice execution means which executes in-variation notice performance suggesting a result of the variation start time determination during the variable display corresponding to the acquisition information to be a target of the prior notice performance. The in-variation notice execution means can reset an execution mode of the in-variation notice performance to be executed during the variable display when the prescribed condition is satisfied in a prescribed period from start of the variable display corresponding to the acquisition information to be a target of the prior notice performance until an arrival of an execution period of the variation notice performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

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

  A ball-type gaming machine (pachinko machine) usually has a starting port, and obtains information (a random number for determination) obtained based on a game ball entering the starting port. It is stored in a storage unit (determination random value storage unit). Then, the obtained information for which the processing condition is satisfied is read from the obtained information storage means, and a determination is made as to whether or not to execute a specific game (a big hit game or the like) based on the read obtained information (determination at the time of change start). When such a determination (determination at the start of fluctuation) is performed, a fluctuation display using the identification information is started, and when the execution time of the fluctuation display elapses, the result of the fluctuation display is notified by the result of the fluctuation display.

  Some gaming machines of this type perform a preview effect of giving a preview of “result of variable display” or “contents of an effect to be executed in variable display (for example, content of reach effect)”. For example, when specific acquisition information is acquired, a preliminary determination (pre-read determination) of the display result of the variable display based on the specific acquisition information is performed. Then, during the execution of the “other variable display” started prior to the variable display based on the specific acquired information, a preliminary announcement effect indicating a result of the preliminary determination (pre-read determination) is performed, and the specific acquired information is displayed. A gaming machine has been disclosed that performs a fluctuating notice effect that suggests the result of a determination (determination at the start of the fluctuation) during the fluctuation display based on the PC (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-178832 A

  However, since the mode of the notice effect described in the above prior art is unusual, the appearance of a notice effect that can enhance the entertainment interest of the game is desired. For example, in a case where a plurality of modes having different degrees of reliability (so-called “big hit reliability” etc.) are provided as the modes of the advance notice effect, if a preliminary announcement effect is given as a pending advance notice with a mode of low reliability, Since it is expected that the announcement effect performed as the announcement effect is also low in reliability, it is difficult for the player's expectation of the announcement to increase. For this reason, even if a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) composed of the advance notice effect and the change notice effect is executed, it is difficult to enhance the game entertainment.

  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 executing a notice effect capable of improving a gaming interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port,
Fluctuation start time determination means for performing a fluctuation start time determination based on the acquired information,
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the execution of the variation start time determination, and displaying the result of the variation start time determination,
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game based on the result of the change start determination being a specific result,
Prior to the execution of the determination at the start of the change, a preliminary determination unit that performs a preliminary determination on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit,
Advance notice effect performing means for performing an advance notice effect suggesting the result of the advance determination,
During the fluctuation display corresponding to the acquired information that is the target of the advance notice effect, during the change notice indicating the result of the judgment at the start of the change, a change notice execution means for performing in a predetermined execution manner, ,
A gaming machine capable of executing a continuous effect by the advance notice effect and the fluctuating notice effect,
The fluctuating notice execution means,
During a predetermined period from the start of the variable display corresponding to the acquired information targeted for the advance notice effect to the execution time of the variable notice effect, a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the variable notice is issued. The effect execution mode can be reset.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect during the fluctuation display based on the acquired information targeted for the notice effect (continuous effect) can be reset by the establishment of the predetermined condition. It is possible to effectively give the player a sense of expectation for (continuous production). For example, even in the case where the advance notice effect of a low reliability mode is performed as the advance notice effect, if the execution mode of the fluctuating announcement effect can be reset to the high reliability execution mode by satisfying the predetermined condition. During the execution of the fluctuating notice effect, the player's expectation can be increased. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance gaming interest.

In the present invention,
The game apparatus may further include an input unit that allows a player to perform an input action, and the predetermined condition may be satisfied based on the input action being performed on the input means.

  In this case, since the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect can be reset (re-determined) based on the player's instruction, the player's awareness of participation in the game is raised, and the expectation for the notice effect (continuous effect) is increased. Can be even higher. For example, a player can select whether or not to reset (redetermine) a fluctuating notice effect in accordance with the reliability of the effect that appeared in the advance notice effect, so that a sense of expectation for the notice effect (continuous effect) can be obtained. Can be even higher.

In the present invention,
The game apparatus may further include pass detection means capable of detecting the passage of the game ball, and the predetermined condition may be established based on the passage detection means detecting the passage of the game ball.

  Also in this case, the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect can be reset (re-determined) based on the action of the player (for example, the action of adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball), so that the player participates in the game. Awareness can be raised, and a sense of expectation for a notice effect (continuous effect) can be further increased. Also in this case, for example, the player can select whether or not to reset (redetermine) the fluctuating notice effect in accordance with the reliability of the effect that appeared in the advance notice effect, so that the sense of expectation for the notice effect is reduced. Can be even higher. The location of the passage detection means will be described later.

In the present invention,
A first starting port and a second starting port are provided as the starting port,
First acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port as the acquisition information storage means, and entry of a game ball into the second starting port Second acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the
As the identification information, first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage unit, and first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit. 2 identification information;
When the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage unit and the second acquired information storage unit, the change start determination based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit is determined by the second acquisition information storage unit. (1) Priority is given to execution at the time of change start based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means,
An effect means capable of executing a first effect in accordance with the variable display of the first identification information, and capable of executing a second effect in accordance with the variable display of the second identification information;
When the continuous effect is being executed as the first effect in a state where the obtained information is stored only in the first obtained information storage device of the first obtained information storage device and the second obtained information storage device. When the game ball enters the second start port, after the end of the first effect as a running continuous effect, the second effect as the continuous effect is executed, and after the end of the second effect, The first effect as the continuous effect may be performed, and the continuous effect may be continued.

  In this case, if a game ball enters the second starting port while performing the first effect as a continuous effect, a second effect is performed during the continuous effect, and thereafter, a continuous effect (first effect) is performed. We are going to continue. For example, the pre-determination is performed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage unit, and is not performed based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit. In the case of performing, even if a game ball enters the second starting port during execution of the continuous production, the continuous production can be accurately completed without impairing the continuity of the continuous production. The specific contents of the second effect performed during the continuous effect will be described later. Further, in the present specification, the “production means” is a means for performing a production in a game, for example, a production display device for performing a fluctuation display of a production design and a game sound (sound effect) in accordance with the progress of the game. One or more selected from a generated sound generator, an illuminated device (LED, etc.) for illuminating the progress of the game, and a driving device (drive, etc.) driven in accordance with the progress of the game. Can be exemplified.

In the present invention,
As the starting port, a first starting port having a predetermined possibility of entering a game ball, and a second starting port capable of changing the possibility of entering a game ball,
First acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port as the acquisition information storage means, and entry of a game ball into the second starting port Second acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the
As the identification information, first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage unit, and first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit. 2 identification information;
When the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage unit and the second acquired information storage unit, the change start determination based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit is determined by the second acquisition information storage unit. (1) Priority is given to execution at the time of change start based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means,
The game state includes at least a first game state and a second game state in which the possibility of entering the second starting port is higher than the first game state. Performed during the first gaming state of the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The continuous effect based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means when the gaming state is in the second gaming state is such that when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state, the acquired information is In the case where the game state is stored in the first acquisition information storage means, the game state may be changed to the first game state or may be executable when the second game state ends.

  In this case, a continuous effect is performed when the gaming state is the first gaming state, and when the gaming state is the second gaming state, when the gaming state is in the second gaming state, the first starting port is connected to the first starting port. When the acquired information based on the incoming ball is stored in the first acquired information storage means, the continuous effect based on the stored acquired information is that the gaming state becomes the first gaming state or the second gaming state ends. Executable at the moment. That is, even if the gaming state at the time when the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means is the second gaming state, the continuous production based on this acquired information is performed after the gaming state becomes the first gaming state, or Since the second game state can be executed at the end of the game, it is possible to increase the number of executions of the continuous effect and enhance the interest in the game.

In the present invention,
As the starting port, a first starting port having a predetermined possibility of entering a game ball, and a second starting port capable of changing the possibility of entering a game ball,
First acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port as the acquisition information storage means, and entry of a game ball into the second starting port Second acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the
As the identification information, first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage unit, and first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit. 2 identification information;
When the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage unit and the second acquired information storage unit, the change start determination based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit is determined by the second acquisition information storage unit. (1) Priority is given to execution at the time of change start based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means,
The game state includes at least a first game state and a second game state in which the possibility of entering the second starting port is higher than the first game state. Performed in the first gaming state of the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means when the gaming state is the second gaming state, and is stored when the gaming state is in the second gaming state when the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state. When the obtained acquisition information is stored in the first acquisition information storage means,
When performing the continuous effect based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage unit after the gaming state has shifted to the first gaming state, the first acquired information is stored in the second gaming state. It may be executed after the change display of the identification information based on the acquired information stored in the storage means is completed.

  In this case, a continuous effect is performed when the gaming state is the first gaming state, and when the gaming state is the second gaming state, when the gaming state is in the second gaming state, the first starting port is connected to the first starting port. The acquired information based on the incoming ball is stored in the first acquired information storage means, and when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state thereafter, the first display after the variable display based on the stored acquired information ends, After shifting to the gaming state, a continuous effect is to be performed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means. That is, if the game state at the time when the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means is the second gaming state, the continuous effect based on the acquired information is not performed, and after all the acquired information is processed. After the game state becomes the first game state, a continuous effect based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to play a reduced game based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

In the present invention,
In a state where the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage unit, when predetermined acquisition information is acquired, an execution determination unit that determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect is provided.
The obtained information includes a random number for determination to determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect,
When the predetermined random number value included in the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage unit when the predetermined acquisition information is acquired is within a specific range, the execution determination unit executes the continuous effect. May be determined.

In this case, since it is possible to easily determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect, it is possible to reduce the control load on the gaming machine (for example, the control load on the main control unit 200A and the sub-control unit 220A described later). The determination random number value and the determination method performed by the execution determination unit will be described later. In addition, a first starting port and a second starting port are provided as starting ports, a first obtained information storing means and a second obtained information storing means are provided as obtained information storing means, and a preliminary determination is stored in the first obtained information storing means. When the continuous effect is performed only by the first effect, the process is performed based on the obtained information, and is not performed based on the obtained information stored in the second obtained information storage unit. In the case of the invention described in (1), the execution determining means may operate as follows.
In other words, the execution determination unit determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect when predetermined acquisition information is acquired in a state where the acquisition information is stored in the first acquisition information storage unit,
If the random number for determination included in the obtained information stored in the first obtained information storage means when the predetermined obtained information is obtained is within a specific range, the determination that the continuous effect is to be executed is made. Do ".

  In this specification, “front” and “front” indicate “forward (that is, the direction approaching the player) with respect to the gaming machine”, and “rear” and “back” refer to the gaming machine. The rear side as a reference (that is, the direction away from the player) is shown. Also, “left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right as viewed from the player”. Furthermore, 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, and the like, “left” and “right” , "Before", "after" and the like are based on the case where these door-type members are in use, that is, in the state where they are closed.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to execute a notice effect that can enhance the entertainment of the game.

It is a perspective view showing a game machine. It is a front view showing a game board. (A) is a front view schematically showing a display screen of the effect display device, (b) is a front view of the information display device, and (c) shows a mode of variable display executed by the special symbol display unit. FIG. It is a block diagram showing an electronic control unit. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a random number for determination and the like. (A) is an explanatory diagram of a hit / fail designation command, (b) is an explanatory diagram of a symbol designation command, and (c) is an explanatory diagram of block numbers and the like. (A) is an explanatory view showing a part of a fluctuation pattern table, and (b) is an explanatory view conceptually showing a random number value for big hit determination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st hit / fail judgment), the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd hit / fail judgment), etc. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows a symbol fluctuation effect. (A) is an explanatory view of a display screen of the effect display device, and (b) to (c) are explanatory views showing a display mode of a reserved symbol. It is an explanatory view of a symbol fluctuation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect. It is an explanatory view of a symbol fluctuation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect. It is an explanatory view of a symbol fluctuation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect. It is an explanatory view of a symbol fluctuation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the reliability of a notice effect. It is an explanatory view of a symbol fluctuation effect accompanied by a continuous notice effect. (A) and (b) are illustrations of a symbol fluctuation effect accompanied by a continuous announcement effect. It is a flowchart showing a game control process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol change start process. It is a flowchart showing 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 an effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of suspension generation. It is a flowchart which shows the notice effect management process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol fluctuation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a target effect change process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of suspension digestion. FIG. 6 is a time chart showing a case that can occur in the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a time chart showing a case that can occur in the first embodiment. (A) is an explanatory view for explaining a display screen or the like of the effect display device in the second embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory diagram of a symbol change effect with a continuous notice effect in the second embodiment. (A) is a flowchart for explaining target effect change processing in the second embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a first modification. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanied by the continuous announcement effect in Example 3. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanied by the continuous announcement effect in Example 3. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanied by the continuous announcement effect in Example 3. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the reserved symbol change process of Example 3, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanied by the continuous announcement effect in Example 4. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanied by the continuous announcement effect in Example 4. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanied by the continuous announcement effect in Example 4. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanied by a continuous announcement effect in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing of the design fluctuation effect accompanied by a continuous announcement effect in the modification 3.

  Hereinafter, examples showing embodiments 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 called 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 rotatably mounted on the outer frame 2 using hinges H1 and H2. The game machine main body H includes a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a plate member 5A integrated with the front frame 4, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2), a back mechanism board 102, and the like. And

  The main body frame 3 is formed of a frame body capable of holding the game board 10, is fitted into the outer frame 2, and is pivotally supported on the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. When the main body frame 3 holds the game board 10 (see FIG. 2), the game area 11 provided on the surface of the game board 10 is visible from the front of the main body frame 3.

  The front frame 4 is arranged on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported by the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 has a viewing window 41a into 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 can be viewed from the front of the front frame 4 via the viewing window 41a. It is said. The “plate member 5A in which the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are integrated” is integrated with the front frame 4 and can be opened and closed integrally with the main frame 3 with the front frame 4.

  The gaming machine 1 incorporates speakers SP1 to SP4 on the left and right on the upper side and the lower side of the front part, and uses these speakers SP1 to SP4 to produce sound effects and other sounds (voices) according to the gaming state. generate. In the front 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 game balls discharged from the gaming machine 1. Further, an effect button substrate 228 (see FIG. 4) is provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5, the "effect button SW" is arranged so as to be operable. Here, the effect button SW constitutes a specific example of “input means”, and an input to the effect button SW is performed when the player presses the effect button SW at a predetermined timing.

  A lower plate member 6 is provided below the upper plate member 5, and a substantially central portion of the lower plate member 6 is provided with a receiving port 6 a for receiving a game ball discharged from the upper plate member 5. A firing handle 9 is provided on the right end side of the lower plate member 6. A firing device unit 90 (see FIG. 2) to which the firing handle 9 is connected is disposed on the back side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 and on the left end side below the gaming board 10. ing. In addition, a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a for detecting that the player is touching is mounted on the firing handle 9, and in the vicinity of the touch switch 9a, a firing stop for temporarily stopping the firing of the game ball is provided. The switch 9b is mounted.

b. Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board body 10A having a substantially rectangular shape in a front view, and an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 are provided on a front surface of the game board body 10A. The game area 11 is constituted by a portion of the front surface of the game board main body 10A 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.

  The central device 20, the first starting port 17a, the second starting port 17b, a special winning opening 31a (a special winning device), and the like are located on the front portion of the game board main body 10A and within the game area 11. Winning openings 45, 46, 47, a normal symbol operation gate 16, a windmill 19 and the like are provided. In addition, a large 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 positional balance with each board component, and an out port 18 is provided at the bottom of the game area 11. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner rail 13 is arranged in a substantially U-shape, the left end is disposed at the upper left of the game board 10, and the inner rail 13 is located on the left side of the upper left of the outer rail 12. A "gap through which a game ball can pass" is provided between them to form a ball entrance 11S. Then, the game ball (see reference numeral Y) fired from the firing device unit 90 rises while rolling inside the outer rail 12 and is discharged 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 central device 20 is provided with a display window 21e (a substantially rectangular display window 21e in a front view) for making the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 visible from the front of the gaming machine 1. The effect display device 27 is display-controlled by the sub-control board 220, is configured using a liquid crystal display device, and executes a symbol variation effect in accordance with the special symbol variation display and the stop display on the information display device 60. I do. As shown in FIG. 3, the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 has a substantially entire display area, and a pattern (background pattern) indicating the background and a background color (white, blue, red, etc.) are displayed in the display area. (Ground color of the screen) can be displayed. Then, an effect symbol display area 27b for displaying three (three digits) effect symbols in a state of being superimposed on the front of the background symbol or the background color is provided on the display screen 27a.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, a first reserved display area 27M and a second reserved display area 27N are provided on the edge side of the display screen 27a. Of these, in the first hold display area 27M, the number of pieces of acquired information on the “first special symbol” generated based on the ball entering the first starting port 17a (hereinafter, referred to as “first hold number”) is “ In the second hold display area 27N, the number of pieces of acquired information on the “second special symbol” generated based on the ball entering the second starting port 17b (hereinafter, “second hold number”) is displayed. ) Is displayed with "4" as the upper limit. Here, in the following description, entering a game ball into the first starting port 17a is referred to as "first starting winning", and entering a gaming ball into the second starting port 17b is referred to as "second starting winning". ". In addition, the unacquired acquisition information (random number, information on fluctuation) relating to the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) means that the ball entered the starting opening (17a, 17b), This is information in which the determination (first or second determination as described later or the second determination as to whether or not) and the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are not changed and displayed. Then, both of the reserved display areas 27M and 27N are acquired based on the ball entry into the start-up openings 17a and 17b, but the number of undigested acquired information (random number, information on fluctuation) is “the number of displayed reserved symbols”. Is displayed, and each time the unacquired acquisition information is digested, the “display number of reserved symbols” is sequentially decremented and displayed.

  The first special symbol constitutes a specific example of “first identification information”, and the second special symbol constitutes a specific example of “second identification information”. Further, in the present embodiment, a mode including two pieces of identification information (special symbols) is exemplified, but the number of pieces of identification information (special symbols) may be one or three or more. Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the first hold display area 27M and the second hold display area 27N are provided near the lower edge of the display screen 27a is exemplified, but various places where the hold display areas 27M and 27N are provided can be selected. For example, a mode in which one of the two reserved display areas 27M and 27N is provided near the right edge of the display screen 27a and the other is provided near the left edge can be exemplified. Further, the effect display device 27 constitutes a specific example of the “effect device” together with the above-mentioned speakers SP1 to 4 (speakers SP1 to 4 that generate game sound effects), but the gaming machine 1 is used as the “effect device”. It includes a movable object (not shown) and an illumination device (LED). Then, the continuous display is performed by the effect display device 27, the speakers SP1 to 4, the movable object and the illuminating device (LED) in cooperation, but in this specification, for convenience of explanation, the continuous display using the effect display device 27 is performed. The production (preliminary production) will be described.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the stage member 21p is mounted on the lower edge of the frame member 21 so as to protrude forward, and the decorative member 21q is mounted on the other portion of the peripheral edge of the frame member 21 forward. It is mounted so that it protrudes. A passage (a so-called "warp passage") 21w for the game ball is formed inside the left edge of the decorative member 21q. The entrance 21x of the warp passage 21w opens diagonally upward and to the left on the "left side of the left edge of the decorative member 21q", receives a game ball flowing down the game area 11 at the entrance 21x, and is placed on the stage 21p. (Inside the central device 20). Further, the stage portion 21p constitutes a rolling surface of the game ball by its upper surface portion. The rolling surface is formed as an inclined surface that descends from the left and right ends toward the center, but is a raised portion that slightly rises upward at the center of the rolling surface.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 11 and reached the left end of the rolling surface through the passage 21w rolls rightward on the rolling surface and further rolls leftward. . Then, when the momentum of the game balls is reduced, the game balls are discharged to the outside of the central device 20, but most of the game balls discharged from the central portion of the rolling surface are provided with a certain probability to the first starting port 17a. Enter the ball. Of these, it enters a discharge path 21z that opens behind the center of the stage 21p in the left-right direction. The discharge path 21z makes a substantially half turn along a virtual plane substantially perpendicular to the game area 11 (makes a substantially half turn in a clockwise direction when viewed from the right side of the gaming machine 1) to open an outlet 21g at the front of the game area 11. ing. Then, game balls discharged from the exit 21g to the game area 11 enter the first starting port 17a with a high probability. As shown in a second embodiment described later, a passage detecting means for detecting the passage of a game ball may be provided in the middle of the warp passage 21w or on the rolling path of the stage 21p. Some of the game balls that flow down the game area 11 and enter the first starting port 17a include those that enter the first starting port 17a without entering the central device 20 and those that enter the central device 20. Then, there is an object that enters the first starting port 17a after rolling on the stage 21p.

  The first starting port 17a is provided substantially vertically below the outlet 21g of the discharge path 21z, and is capable of receiving game balls reaching from above. The first starting port 17a is a non-variable starting port, and has an opening having an invariable size upward. In addition, the size of the opening of the first starting port 17a is set to a size that allows one game ball to pass, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 17a flows into a first starting port passage of a passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board main body 10A, and is disposed in the first starting port passage. It is detected by the performed first start-port entrance ball detection switch 17s (see FIG. 4). Here, in the following description, of the game area 11, a part located on the left side of the central device 20 (left area of the game area 11) is a left area 11L, and a part located on the right side (right area of the game area 11) is right. It may be referred to as a region 11R. And since the 1st starting port 17a is provided in the substantially central part along the left-right direction of central device 20, the game ball which flows down either of left area 11L and right area 11R can enter. I have.

  The second starting port 17b is a variable-type entrance provided as an ordinary electric accessory 17d, and is disposed in the right region 11R (obliquely above and to the right of the first starting port 17a). The second starting port 17b is a so-called tulip type, which is formed to open and close a pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e on the left and right, and a normal electric accessory solenoid 17c for operating the pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e (see FIG. 4). Further, inside the second starting port 17b, a second starting port ball detection switch 17t for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting port 17b is disposed (see FIG. 4).

  When the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c is not energized, the pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e are in an upright state (see the solid line in FIG. 2), and one ball is placed between the pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e. A game ball receiving port (space portion) having a size that allows the passage of the game ball is provided, and the game ball enters a closed state (first mode) where the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 17b is low. However, since the obstacle member 17g is disposed vertically above the game ball receiving port (space portion), it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 17b in the closed state. On the other hand, when power is supplied to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e are tilted so as to increase the distance between the upper ends of the movable wing pieces 17e with the lower end as a fulcrum (the broken line in FIG. ), And the game ball enters an open state (second mode) where the possibility of entering the game ball increases. In this case, the interval between the upper ends of the movable wing pieces 17e, 17e is increased, and a game ball that has passed right and left of the obstacle member 17g can enter the second starting port 17b.

Here, when the gaming machine 1 is provided with an opening extension function, and the gaming state is an opening extension state (shortening fluctuation 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 extension state in which the opening extension function does not operate (normal fluctuation state), the time during which the second start port 17b is in the open state (second mode) is short (for example, “0.2 Seconds "). In addition, when the opening extension function is activated to enter the opening extension state, the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 17b becomes higher than in the non-open extension state. Here, the extended open state (shortened fluctuation state) forms a specific example of the “second gaming state”, and the non-opened extended state (normal fluctuation state) forms a specific example of the “first gaming state”. Note that unlike the present embodiment, by removing the obstacle member 17g, even when the second starting port 17b is in the closed state (first mode), it is possible to prevent game balls from entering the second starting port 17b. It may be possible.

  In the gaming machine 1, a determination as to whether or not a "first special symbol" has been made (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a first determination as to whether or not the first symbol is present) is made based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 17a. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 17b, a determination as to whether or not a “second special symbol” is made (hereinafter, also referred to as a second determination as to whether or not the second symbol is performed) is performed. That is, the acquisition information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting port 17a is detected by the first starting port entering ball detection switch 17s, and a determination as to whether or not the “first special symbol” is made (the first determination as to whether or not the first special symbol is performed). Judgment) is performed. In addition, the acquisition information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the second starting port 17b is detected by the second starting port entering ball detection switch 17t, and a determination as to whether or not the second special symbol has been made (the second determination as to whether the second special symbol has been made) Judgment) is performed. Here, the “first validity determination” and the “second validity determination” constitute a specific example of “change start determination”.

  In the present gaming machine 1, in the open extended state in which the open extended function is activated (so-called “medium time”), it is easy to allow a game ball to enter the second starting port 17b arranged in the right region 11R. Therefore, many players shoot game balls toward the right region 11R (perform so-called “right-hand”). Further, when the opening extension function is not activated (so-called “non-working hours”), the game ball is fired toward the left area 11L because the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 17b is low ( A so-called "left hit" is performed, and the ball is aimed at the first starting port 17a.

  The special winning opening 31a (special winning device) is a variable-type entrance provided as a special electric accessory, and is provided in the game area 11 at a position obliquely above and to the right of the first starting port 17a. In addition, since the special winning opening 31a is provided in the right region 11R, when playing a game using the special winning opening 31a, that is, when performing a big hit game, the player fires a game ball toward the right region 11R ( So-called “right-handed”).

  In addition, the special winning opening 31a drives the opening / closing member 31b for opening / closing the opening 31k and the opening / closing member 31b for opening / closing the opening 31k so as to receive a game ball flowing down the game area 11. And a special winning opening ball detection switch 31s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball into the special winning opening 31a. Further, the opening / closing plate 31b is configured to be tiltable forward by its lower edge being pivotally supported. The opening 31k (large winning opening 31a) is normally closed by the openable opening / closing member 31b so as not to receive the game ball (closed state), but in the case of the big hit game (specific game). The large winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 4) is driven based on a predetermined pattern, and is tilted forward to make it easy to receive a game ball (open state).

  General winning ports 45, 46 and 47 are provided on the left side of the first starting port 17a in the game area 11. The game balls that have entered any of the general winning openings 45, 46, 47 flow into a general winning opening passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board 10, and are provided in the passage members. It is detected by the general ball detection switch 45s (see FIG. 4). On the right side of the central device 20, a normal symbol operation gate 16 is provided. The normal symbol operation gate 16 is disposed so as to protrude from the front surface of the game board 10, has a gate switch 16 s (see FIG. 4), and can detect a game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 16 from above to below. It is.

  The information display device 60 is controlled to be displayed by the main board 200, and is a lower left portion of an outer edge portion 10 </ b> B which is a surface portion of the game board 10 and which is outside the game area 11 (an outer edge of the surface of the game board 10). It is located at the site (outer left lower edge). Since the lower left portion of the outer edge 10B is a portion visible from the front via the lower left side of the viewing window 41a, the information display device 60 is visible through the glass plate 43 from the front of the front frame 4 ( See FIG. 1). The information display device 60 includes a substrate 60A as shown in FIG. 3B, and a first special symbol display unit 62a, a second special symbol display unit 62b, and a normal symbol display unit for the substrate 60A. 63, a first special symbol hold display 64a, a second special symbol hold display 64b, a normal symbol hold display 65, and the like. Here, the first special symbol display section 62a and the second special symbol display section 62b constitute a specific example of "variable display means".

  Each of the first special symbol display section 62a and the second special symbol display section 62b is configured using a “7-segment display”. Among them, the first special symbol display section 62a performs a variable display of the first special symbol (first identification information) based on the “first start winning”, and when the execution time of the variable display elapses, the first special symbol is displayed. The result of the pass / fail decision (first pass / fail decision) is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 0.6 seconds). In addition, the second special symbol display section 62b performs a variable display of the second special symbol (second identification information) based on the "second start winning", and when the execution time of the variable display elapses, the second special symbol is determined. The result of the determination (second right / wrong determination) is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 0.6 seconds). Then, when the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is “miss”, the hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display portion (62a or 62b), and when the result of the hit / non-judgment regarding the special symbol is “big hit”. Indicates a big hit symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the normal symbol display section 63 also includes a “7-segment display”, and when a symbol change start condition is satisfied based on a game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 16, a normal symbol is displayed. Start the variable display of. In the variation display of the ordinary symbol, after the arithmetic numerals from "0" to "9" are displayed in this order on the ordinary symbol display section 63, the arithmetic numerals from "0" to "9" are displayed again. It is configured by a “circular display” that repeats the display in order. When the execution time of the variable display of the ordinary symbol has elapsed, the result of the variation display of the ordinary symbol (the result of the determination as to whether the symbol is correct) is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 5 seconds). At this time, if the stop-displayed ordinary symbol is an "odd number", the symbol corresponds to a hit symbol of the ordinary symbol, and if the stop symbol is an "even-number symbol", the symbol becomes a deviated symbol from the ordinary symbol. Applicable. In addition, since the gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine 1 that performs "right-handing" exclusively when the opening extension function (described later) is activated, a normal symbol operation gate 16 is disposed in the right region 11R.

  Each of the first special symbol holding display portion 64a, the second special symbol holding display portion 64b, and the normal symbol holding display portion 65 includes two LEDs, and the corresponding symbols (the first special symbol, the second special symbol, the normal symbol). ) Is displayed based on the number of LEDs lit and the driving mode. For example, if the LED in the unlit state indicates “0 (zero)”, the LED in the lit state indicates “1”, and the LED in the blinking state indicates “2”, two LEDs will be displayed. Can be used to display an integer from “0” to “4”.

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, a configuration of a 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 a basic progress of the game and whether or not the game is related to a prize 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, which controls the control of the game effect, and (b) the sub-control unit 220, using the effect display control board 222. An effect display control unit 222A that controls the display device 27; and (c) a payout control unit 240A that is configured using the payout control board 240 and controls the operation of paying out a lending ball or an award ball. A launch control unit 260A configured using the control board 260 and controlling the launch of the game ball is provided.

  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, or executed by the CPU. ROM in which various programs and data are stored, RAM in which CPU temporarily stores data when executing programs, peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and CPU for performing calculations Various peripheral LSIs, such as an oscillator for outputting a clock signal and a watchdog timer for monitoring runaway of the CPU, are connected to each other via a bus. The direction of the arrow in FIG. 4 indicates the direction in which data or signals are input / output. The main control board 200 has a CPU 201, a RAM 202, and a ROM 203 mounted thereon.

  The main control unit 200A is provided with a game from the gate switch 16s, the first starting-port entrance detecting switch 17s, the second starting-port entrance detecting switch 17t, the general winning opening entrance detecting switch 45s, the special winning opening entrance detecting switch 31s, and the like. After receiving the ball detection signal and determining whether or not the basic progress of the game or the prize ball is relevant, various signals described later are sent to the sub-control unit 220A, the payout control unit 240A, the firing control unit 260A, and the like. (Command) is output.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) directly controls these operations by outputting various drive signals to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the special winning opening solenoid 31c, the information display device 60, and the like. ing. Further, predetermined signals (commands) determined by CPU 201 constituting main control unit 200A (main control board 200) are transmitted to sub control board 220 and payout control board 240, respectively.

  Upon receiving various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and plays a game according to the result. The production of In other words, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) controls the production of the game based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A (the main control board 200). The effect display control unit 222A (effect display control substrate 222), the amplifier substrate 224, the decoration drive substrate 226, and the effect button substrate 228 are electrically connected to the sub control unit 220A (sub control substrate 220). ing. 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, and a ROM 220c. Further, the sub-control board 220 functions as advance notice effect executing means, changing notice executing means, and execution determining means.

  The CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives the 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 necessary for controlling each board (in particular, information related to game decoration). Further, the CPU 220a receives a display control command (that is, a display control signal) transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) and analyzes the display control command according to a program stored in the ROM 220c. The CPU 220a constituting the sub-control unit 220A (the sub-control board 220) performs a predetermined display control command determined by the CPU 220a and a display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (the main control board 200). Is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (the 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 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 are connected to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220). Further, as described above, upon receiving various effects commands (display control commands, etc.) from the main control unit 200A, the sub-control unit 220A interprets the contents of the commands and Specific display contents, (b) sound effects output from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and (c) specific lighting or blinking of various LEDs mounted on the various LED boards 4b to 4h, and other lamps The specific aspect is determined.

  Next, a drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the effect display device 27 is output to the effect display control unit 222A, and a variation display and stop display of the effect symbol, a background symbol, a character symbol, and the like are performed. At this time, the display data (still image data, moving image data, etc.) of the various effects for design (effect design, background design, character design, live-action video, etc.) is displayed on the effect display device 27 or effect display. Data stored in a display ROM (not shown) built in the control board 222 is used.

  The sound effect is output from the speakers SP1 to SP4 by outputting an audio signal to the amplifier board 224 in accordance with the change display and the stop display of the effect symbol. In addition, a signal is supplied to the decoration driving substrate 226, and a driving signal for various LED lamps is output from the decoration driving substrate 226, so that the lighting / flashing operation of each LED lamp is controlled. When the player operates the effect button SW (when an instruction is input), the 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 reflects the operation result on various effect contents including the effect display device 27, and resets the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect. It is configured to be possible.

  Next, the "acquired information storage means" 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 number memory 202a, a second determination random number memory 202b, a first reserved number memory 202c, a second reserved number memory 202d, and a first reserved number memory 202d. A preliminary determination result memory (not shown) and a second preliminary determination result memory (not shown) are provided. The RAM 220b mounted on the sub-control board 220 includes a first preliminary determination result information memory 221b, a second preliminary determination result information memory 222b, a first reserved number information memory 223b, and a second reserved number information memory 224b. And are provided. Hereinafter, the “effective start winning” refers to a starting win that occurs when the corresponding number of holdings (the first number of holdings or the second number of holdings) is not the upper limit number. The random number for determination indicates a specific example of acquired information, and the first random number memory 202a and the second random number memory 202b form a specific example of “acquired information storage means”. The first determination random value memory 202a forms a specific example of “first acquisition information storage means”, and the second determination random value memory 202b forms a specific example of “second acquisition information storage means”.

  When a valid starting prize for the first starting port 17a is generated, a corresponding random number for determination is obtained, stored in the first random number memory 202a in the form of a shift memory, and indicates the first reserved number. The value is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the first reserved number memory 202c. Here, the “random number for determination” acquired based on the winning start (first winning award) to the first opening 17a includes “a random number for determining whether or not a big hit has occurred (a lottery for the big hit). "Random number value)", "symbol determining random number value for determining a big hit symbol (special symbol)", "variation pattern random number value for determining a variation pattern", and the like.

When the “random number for determination” obtained based on the first winning prize is stored in the first random number memory 202a, the CPU 201 configuring the main control board 200 performs the preliminary determination and the big hit Preliminary judgment on the symbol (special symbol) is performed (when the result of the preliminary judgment that a big hit occurs is obtained), and the result of these preliminary judgments (hereinafter, referred to as “first preliminary judgment”) is made in the first prior art. It is stored in a determination memory (not shown) in a shift memory format. Along with this, the first start winning command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220. Here, the first start prize time command is “information that can specify the result of the first preliminary determination (hereinafter, referred to as“ first preliminary determination result information ”)”, a fluctuation pattern acquired based on the first start prize. A command for designating a range of random number values (hereinafter, referred to as a “variation pattern range designation command”) ”, information that can specify the first suspended number after the start winning (hereinafter, referred to as“ first suspended number information ”). ) "And the like.

  Here, as the first pre-judgment result information, there is provided a pass / fail designation command for designating the result of the preliminary decision regarding the success / failure judgment, and a symbol designation command for designating the result of the pre-judgment concerning the big hit symbol (special symbol). Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), there are provided a success / failure designation command C1, a success / failure designation command C2, and a success / failure designation command C3. Among these, the winning / failing designation command C1 is a probability state (the probability state of the big hit determination) when performing the first winning / failing determination (start time determination) based on the result of the preliminary determination of the winning / failing determination random number value acquired based on the first start winning. Irrespective of whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state, this command designates that the result of the first right / wrong determination is “out”. In addition, the result of pre-judgment of the random judgment value obtained based on the first winning prize is “out” if the probability state at the time of performing the first judgment is a low probability state, This is a command for designating a "big hit" in the probability state. Furthermore, the success / failure designation command C3 designates that the result of the preliminary determination of the success / failure determination random number value acquired based on the first winning prize is a “big hit” regardless of the probability state at the time of performing the first success / failure determination. Command. In addition, the probability that the result of the hit / fail determination (the first hit / fail determination, the second hit / fail determination) is a big hit may be hereinafter referred to as a “big hit probability”.

  In the following description, when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment, second hit / fail judgment) becomes a big hit, the hit / fail judgment random number value to be pre-judged (first pre-judgment, second pre-judgment) is referred to as "hit hold". In the case where the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment, second hit / fail judgment) is out of order, the hit / fail judgment random number value to be pre-judged (first pre-judgment, second pre-judgment) may be referred to as “out-of-hold”. is there. In addition, when the jackpot probability is low probability (when in the low probability state), the result of the hit determination is a jackpot determination random number value (hold) is referred to as “specific hold”, and when the jackpot probability is low probability A random number for determination (reservation) in which the result of the rejection determination is off may be referred to as “normal reservation”. In the present embodiment, hardware random numbers generated by a random number generation circuit are used when making a determination as to whether or not the information is valid (first validity determination, second validity determination). Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, the range of the random number value in which the hit / fail judgment (the first hit / fail judgment, the second hit / fail judgment) is determined to be a big hit is when the big hit probability is set to a high probability (hereinafter, referred to as “high hit”). , High-probability state) is about 10 times as wide as the range H1 when the jackpot probability is set to low probability (hereinafter, referred to as low-probability state). For this reason, the big hit probability in the case of the high probability is about 10 times the big hit probability in the case of the low probability, and the range H1 is included in the range H2 and is a part of the range H2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, a symbol designation command D1, a symbol designation command D2, and a symbol designation command D3 are provided as symbol designation commands. Among them, the symbol designating command D1 is a command for designating that the jackpot symbol is determined in advance to be the “normal jackpot symbol X1” when the symbol determination random number value acquired based on the first start winning is determined in advance. . The symbol designating command D2 is a command for designating in advance that the symbol determination random number value acquired based on the first start winning is determined to be the jackpot symbol "probably variable jackpot symbol X1". Further, the symbol designating command D3 is a command for designating that the big hit symbol is determined in advance to be the "probably variable big hit symbol Y1" when the symbol determining random number value acquired based on the first start winning is determined in advance. The specific contents of the “normal jackpot symbol X1”, the “probably variable jackpot symbol X1”, and the “probably variable jackpot symbol Y1” will be described later.

The variation pattern range designation command is a command for designating the range of the variation pattern random number value acquired based on the first start winning. Here, the random value of the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern when the variation display of the special symbol is started (see FIG. 22). Then, based on the fluctuation pattern determined at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol, the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the production mode of the effect symbol displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the special symbol (for example, "whether or not to perform a reach effect", "If a reach effect is to be performed, the content of the reach effect such as a normal reach, a super reach, etc." is determined. However, even if the random value of the variation pattern acquired based on the first winning prize is the same, the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation of the first special symbol may be different. For example, even if the random number of the variation pattern is the same, if the first reserved number at the start of the variation of the first special symbol is large (for example, 3 or 4), a variation pattern that specifies a short variation time is determined. If the first reserved number at the start of the change of the first special symbol is small (for example, 1 or 2), there is a high possibility that a change pattern specifying a long change time is determined.

  Here, FIG. 7A shows a state in which the result of the hit / fail determination (the first hit / fail determination, the second hit / fail determination) is out of order, the big hit probability is low, and the opening extension means is not operated (hereinafter, low probability. A part of the fluctuation pattern table referred to in the normal fluctuation state is shown. Although not shown, as a variation pattern table to be referred to when the result of the hit / fail judgment (the first hit / fail judgment, the second hit / fail judgment) is out of order, the open extension means is in the operating state with a low probability of a large hit. A fluctuation pattern table referred to in a state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability / shortened fluctuation state) and a state in which a jackpot probability is a high probability and the open extension means is in an operating state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability / shortened fluctuation state). A variation pattern table. In addition, as a variation pattern table to be referred to when the result of the hit / fail determination (the first hit / fail determination, the second hit / fail determination) is a hit with a throwing ball (15R certain change big hit, 15R normal big hit), a low probability / normal change state is used. A fluctuation pattern table to be referred to, a fluctuation pattern table to be referred to in a low probability / shortened fluctuation state, and a fluctuation pattern table to be referred to in a high probability / shortened fluctuation state are provided. Further, if the result of the hit / fail judgment (the first hit / fail judgment, the second hit / fail judgment) is a big hit without a throwing ball (2R probable big hit), one variation dedicated to the 2R probable big hit regardless of the game state. Refer to the pattern table. In this embodiment, when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the 2R probability change hit is not generated. Therefore, when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, a variation pattern table dedicated to the 2R certain hit / big hit is used. It is not referenced (see FIG. 8). In addition, when the gaming machine 1 has a state in which the jackpot probability is high and the opening / extension means is not in the operating state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability / normal fluctuation state), that is, in the case of the latent probability changing state, Will be referred to.

  In this embodiment, a hardware random number generated by a random number generation circuit is used as a variation pattern random value (a random value for determining a variation pattern). Then, each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator is received, a random number for determining a variation pattern is generated using a hardware random number counter that varies a value in the range of 0 to 65535. However, instead of hardware random numbers, software random numbers that generate random numbers for determining variation patterns by software calculations may be used. For example, a variation pattern random number value (random value for determining a variation pattern) may be generated using a software random number counter that varies a numerical value in a range of 0 to 255.

In the present embodiment, a variation pattern range designation command indicating the range of the variation pattern random number value acquired at the time of the start winning (the first startup winning and the second startup winning) is set to the starting winning command (the first starting winning command, the second starting winning command). (Start-up prize command). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the range of the random number of the fluctuation pattern acquired at the time of the start winning (the first starting winning and the second starting winning) is in the range of “0 to 42079”. "Command indicating block number 0", "Command indicating block number 1" in the case of "42080-47079", and "Command indicating block number 2" in the range of "47080-48079" , A command indicating a block number 3 is transmitted in the case of "48080 to 48577", and a "command indicating a block number 4" is transmitted in the case of "48578 to 48777". Then, it is possible to easily determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect by using the fluctuation pattern range designation command (described later).

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), in the variation pattern table for departure, the variation pattern random value associated with the variation pattern is different for each hold number when the variation of the special symbol starts. . Here, usually, in the variation pattern for departure, the range of the “variation pattern random value” assigned to the variation pattern in which the variation time is longer as the hold number is smaller is widened, and the variation pattern for specifying the longer variation time is The probability of being selected has been increased. For this reason, when starting the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the smaller the number of first reservations, the higher the possibility that a fluctuation pattern specifying a longer fluctuation time is likely to be specified. The possibility that a fluctuation pattern that specifies the fluctuation time is specified is high. Similarly, when starting the change display of the second special symbol, the smaller the second hold number, the higher the possibility that a change pattern that specifies a longer change time is likely to be specified, and the larger the second hold number, the shorter the change pattern. The possibility that a fluctuation pattern that specifies the fluctuation time is specified is high. Here, “losing 1”, “losing 2”, “losing 3”... In FIG. 7 (a) are “losing variation pattern 1”, “losing variation pattern 2”, “losing variation pattern 3”. Is shown. Also, the numerical value (the number of seconds) in parentheses indicates the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern.

  The random number for determination (hereinafter, referred to as “stored hold”) stored in the first random number memory 202 a before the first start prize is generated is held out at the time of low probability (normal hold). (It is a hold that is deviated by the judgment at the time of fluctuation performed in the low probability state), and the random number for judgment obtained by the current first winning prize (a hold to be a continuous announcement effect) is a low probability. It is a prerequisite for executing the continuous effect that the hit holding (specific holding) (holding which becomes a big hit in the fluctuation judgment performed in the low probability state). However, as the variation pattern random numbers stored in the first determination random number memory 202a as the stored pending, “variation patterns specifying a predetermined out-of-control effect (special loss 2)”, “variation patterns specifying a normal reach effect” , And "special fluctuation patterns that specify a super-reach production (reach production that has a longer production time than a normal reach production)" and the like, the continuous production is not executed. . Then, if the variation pattern range designation command is “command indicating block number 0”, “command indicating block number 1” or “command indicating block number 2”, the variation display based on “stored pending” is started. The special fluctuation pattern is specified even if the number of reservations at that time is any of “1 to 4” (even if the number of reservations after starting the fluctuation display is any of “0 to 3”). Never.

  Here, in the fluctuation pattern table of FIG. 7A, the correspondence between the fluctuation pattern random number value and the fluctuation pattern indicates the number of reservations at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol (the first number of reservations at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol, At the start of the change of the second special symbol, it is shown for each (second reserved number). In other words, in the column where the number of the reserved items is “1”, if the range of the variation pattern random number value is “0 to 42079”, “losing variation pattern 1”, and if the range is “42080 to 47079”, “losing variation Pattern 5 ", if the range is" 47080 to 48079 "," special loss variation pattern 1 ", if the range is" 48080 to 48577 "," special loss variation pattern 2 ", and the range is" 48578 to 48777 ". Indicates that “variable pattern for super reach” is selected. Further, in the column where the number of holdings indicates “2” to “4”, if the range of the variation pattern random number is “0 to 48079”, “Loss variation pattern 2”, “Loss variation pattern 3”, or “Loss variation pattern” "Pattern 4" is specified, "special loss variation pattern 2" is selected when the range is "48080 to 48577", "variation pattern for super reach" is selected when the range is "48578 to 48777", and so on. It is shown that.

For this reason, a variation pattern range designation command is received to determine whether or not there is a possibility that a special variation pattern may be specified by the determination random value (stored pending) stored in the first determination random value memory 202a. The determined sub-control board 220 can easily determine. In other words, the variation pattern random number value included in the determination random number value stored in the first determination random value memory 202a as the stored pending state includes a “variation pattern for specifying a predetermined out-of-game effect (special out-of-spec 2)”, “ If there is a possibility of specifying a special fluctuation pattern such as a "variation pattern specifying a normal reach effect" and a "variation pattern specifying a super reach effect", the continuous effect is not executed. If the variation pattern range designation command is “command indicating block number 0”, “command indicating block number 1”, or “command indicating block number 2”, the variation display based on stored reservation is started. Even if the number of holds is any of “1 to 4” (even if the number of holds after starting the fluctuation display is any of “0 to 3”), a special fluctuation pattern may be specified. There is no. Therefore, the sub-control unit 220A determines that the stored hold (when there are a plurality of stored holds, all of the stored hold) is the normal hold based on the pre-determination result information (the success / failure designation command). In addition to confirming that the target hold is a specific hold and confirming that there is no possibility of specifying a special fluctuation pattern by the stored hold based on the fluctuation pattern range designation command, Appropriateness of execution can be easily determined.

  Upon receiving the first start winning command, the sub-control board 220 converts the first preliminary determination result information (acceptance / non-permission designating command, symbol designating command), the variation pattern range designating command, and the first pending number information into the first preliminary determination result. The value is stored in the information memory 221b in a shift memory format, and the value of the first reserved number stored in the first reserved number information memory 223b is incremented by "+1". Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 stores “specific suspension” in the first determination random number memory 202a based on the first preliminary determination result information (acceptance designation command) stored in the first preliminary determination result information memory 221b. Can be determined. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, a command indicating the first hold number after the first start winning may be used as another command.

  When a valid starting prize for the second starting port 17b is generated, a corresponding random number for determination is obtained, stored in the second random number memory 202b in the form of a shift memory, and indicates the second reserved number. The value is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the second reserved number memory 202d. Here, the “determination random number” obtained based on the start winning (second starting winning) to the second starting port 17b is also included in the “win / fail judgment random number for judging whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery). "Random number value)", "symbol determining random number value for determining a big hit symbol (special symbol)", "variation pattern random number value for determining a variation pattern", and the like.

  When the “random number for determination” acquired based on the second start winning is stored in the second random number memory 202b for determination, the CPU 201 constituting the main control board 200 performs the preliminary determination and the big hit Preliminary judgment on the symbol (special symbol) is performed (when the result of the preliminary judgment that a big hit occurs is obtained), and the result of these preliminary judgments (hereinafter, referred to as “second preliminary judgment”) is made in the second prior art. It is stored in a determination 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 command at the time of the second start winning is “information that can specify the result of the second pre-judgment (hereinafter, referred to as“ second pre-judgment result information ”)”, and the fluctuation pattern acquired based on the second start winning. Command indicating a range of random number values (variation pattern range specifying command), information that can specify the second number of holdings after the start winning (hereinafter referred to as “second holding number information”), and the like. It is.

The second pre-judgment result information also includes a pass / fail designation command for designating the result of the pre-judgment related to the pass / fail judgment, and a symbol designation command. Same as command. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, a symbol designation command D4 and a symbol designation command D5 are provided as symbol designation commands constituting the second preliminary determination result information. Among them, the symbol designating command D4 is a command for designating that the jackpot symbol is determined in advance to be the "normal jackpot symbol X2" when the symbol determination random number value acquired based on the second start winning is determined in advance. . In addition, the symbol designating command D5 is a command for designating, in advance, that the symbol determination random number acquired based on the second start winning is determined in advance to determine that the big hit symbol is determined to be the “probable variable big hit symbol X2”. The meaning of the variation pattern range designation command is the same as that of the variation pattern range designation command transmitted based on the first start winning. Then, upon receiving the second start winning command, the sub-control board 220 transmits the second preliminary determination result information (acceptance designation command, symbol designation command), the fluctuation pattern range designation command, and the second hold number information to the second preliminary The value is stored in the determination result information memory 222b in a shift memory format, and the value of the second reserved number stored in the second reserved number information memory 224b is incremented by "+1". Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 stores “specific suspension” in the second determination random value memory 202b based on the second preliminary determination result information (acceptance / non-permission designation command) stored in the second preliminary determination result information memory 222b. Can be determined. Note that, different from the present embodiment, a command indicating the second hold number after the second start winning may be used as another command.

  The “random number for determination” acquired based on the first start winning is a generic name of the random number for determination (acquired information) acquired based on a valid start winning for the first starting port 17a, and the second starting The “random number for determination” acquired based on the winning is a generic name of the random number for determination (acquired information) acquired based on the effective start winning for the second opening 17b. Also, the “determination random value” may be referred to as “pending”. Further, a first determination random value memory 202a, a second determination random value memory 202b, a first preliminary determination result memory (not shown), a second preliminary determination result memory (not shown), and a first Each time a valid start prize (a valid first start prize, a valid second start prize) is generated, the corresponding data is stored in a shift memory format in the pre-determination result information memory 221b and the second pre-determination result information memory 222b. Is stored. Then, the random numbers for determination stored in the corresponding random numbers for determination (first random number memory 202a, second random number memory 202b) are read out in order from the earliest stored random number, and read out. Performing the winning / failing determination based on the determined random number and performing the symbol change game based on the winning / failing determination is referred to as “digesting the random number for determination”. Further, unlike the present embodiment, the variation pattern random value may be acquired at the start of the symbol variation game.

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

  On the other hand, on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, “effect symbols” are displayed, and the “sub-control unit 220A” that controls the game effect under the control of the main control unit 200A changes the variation mode and the stop symbols. Is determined. Normally, the symbol change of these “effect symbols” is executed only for the same time as the “real symbol”, and the display contents (big hits and misses) of the stop symbols of these “effect symbols” are displayed in the first special symbol display. This does not conflict with the display content (big hit, miss, etc.) of "this symbol" in the portion 62a or the second special symbol display portion 62b.

Here, in the gaming machine 1, the "symbol changing game relating to the first special symbol" is executed in the first special symbol display section 62a based on the first winning winning, and the second special symbol display is performed based on the second winning winning. In the section 62b, the "symbol change game relating to the second special symbol" is executed. In addition, a symbol change effect is executed on the effect display device 27 with the execution of the “symbol change game according to the first special symbol” or the “symbol change game according to the second special symbol”. Hereinafter, the outline of the "symbol change game" and the "symbol change effect" will be described.

a. The symbol variation game (variation display) according to the first special symbol and the symbol variation game (variation display) according to the second special symbol correspond to the special symbol display section (62a) as shown in FIG. Alternatively, the content is to perform "circular display" of an incomplete symbol in which an arithmetic numeral cannot be formed by using the seven-segment display body forming 62b). Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol constitute a specific example of the identification information. The first special symbol forms a specific example of the first identification information, and the second special symbol forms a specific example of the second identification information. Then, the result of the success / failure determination (first success / failure determination) relating to the special symbol executed based on the “first start winning” is displayed in the stop display mode in the variable display according to the first special symbol, and the result relating to the second special symbol is displayed. The result of the success / failure determination (second success / failure determination) on the special symbol executed based on the “second start winning” in the stop display mode in the variable display is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal probability state (low probability state), a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first success / failure determination and the second success / failure determination. The probability is about “1/315”, and when the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is the high probability state, a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first success / failure determination and the second success / failure determination. The probability is about "1 / 31.5". Then, when the special symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed on any of the special symbol display portions 62a, 62b, a "big hit" is generated, and the big hit game is executed. Here, "big hit" forms a specific example of "specific result", and "big hit game" forms a specific example of "specific game". In the following, a special symbol indicating that the result of the hit determination is a big hit is referred to as a "big hit symbol", and a special symbol indicating that the result of the hit determination is a "miss" symbol.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 62a (62a or 62b) is determined using random number lottery. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the result of the first hit determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol is "Big hit symbol indicating occurrence of 15R normal big hit (hereinafter, normal symbol X1)" by random number lottery. , "Big hit symbol indicating occurrence of 15R probability variable hit (hereinafter referred to as probability variable symbol X1)" or "big hit symbol indicating occurrence of 2R probability variable hit (hereinafter referred to as probability variable symbol Y1)". When the result of the second success / failure determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol is “a big hit symbol indicating occurrence of a 15R normal big hit (hereinafter, referred to as a normal symbol X2)” or a “15R certain variable big hit” by random lottery (sort lottery). Is determined to be a big hit symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a probable variable symbol X2) indicating the occurrence of. Here, in the present gaming machine 1, the type of the jackpot is specified by the number of segments to emit light and the arrangement of the segments to emit light. However, in order to simplify the description, the jackpot symbols are represented by “X1”, “X2”, “Y1”. ”And so on using“ alphabet ”.

  When the big hit game is started, the main control unit 200A drives and stops driving the special winning opening solenoid 31c, so that the “opening / closing operation for opening and closing the special winning opening 31a” is executed. Then, in each round game during the big hit game, an opening / closing operation for changing the special winning opening 31a to an open state (ball entry possible state) only once is performed. In addition, when a predetermined number of winning game balls (10 pieces) enter the special winning opening 31a or when the opening time of the special winning opening 31a reaches the opening limit time (30 seconds or 0.2 seconds), the round is started. The end condition is satisfied, and the running round game (big hit round) is ended. When the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 31a is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval therebetween, the big hit game is ended.

When the “15R probable big hit” or “15R normal big hit” occurs, the big hit game A in which the “round game” execution number is “15” is executed, and when the “2R certain big hit” occurs, the “round game” execution number is "Two times" jackpot game B is executed. Then, when the jackpot game A is executed, the opening time of the special winning opening 31a is executed "15 times" in the "round game" in which the opening limit time is set to "30 seconds". Is done. On the other hand, in the big hit game B, the opening time of the special winning opening 31a is set to the opening limit time of “0.2 seconds”, but the game ball is inserted into the special winning opening 31a during “0.2 seconds”. Since it is difficult to perform the prize ball payout, the scheduled amount of the prize ball payout is set to “0 balls”.

  When the “15R probable big hit” or “2R probable big hit” occurs, the probability changing means (described later) is activated after the end of the corresponding big hit game, and the probability (big hit probability) that the result of the hit determination is a big hit is high. The state is assumed to be a probability (high probability state). Further, when the "15R probability change big hit" or the "2R probability change big hit" occurs, after the big hit game is over, the opening and extending means (described later) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 17b is extended (opening extension). State). The high-probability state and the open extended state are maintained until the cumulative number of special symbol variable games executed without generating a big hit after the end of the big hit game becomes "10,000" (substantially, the next big hit occurs. Up to).

  When "15R normal big hit" occurs, the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the normal probability state (low probability state) because the probability varying means does not start operating after the corresponding big hit game ends. Further, after the end of the big hit game, the opening extension means operates, and the opening time of the second starting port 17b is extended (open extension state). This extended open state is continued until the cumulative number of special symbol variable games executed without generating a big hit after the big hit game ends becomes “100”.

b. The symbol fluctuation effect is also started based on the first start prize or the second start prize. The execution time (fluctuation time) of the symbol fluctuation effect is also specified by the fluctuation pattern determined at the start of the symbol fluctuation game (symbol fluctuation effect). In this symbol variation effect, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, an effect symbol display area 27b appears at a predetermined portion of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the effect symbol variation display is started. . Then, when the execution time (fluctuating time) of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol elapses, the stop display of the effect symbol is executed for a fixed time (about 0.6 seconds). The stop display of the effect symbol displays the result of the success / failure determination in the same manner as the stop display by the lower display device 60 (the special symbol display unit (62a or 62b)). The symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol constitutes a specific example of “first effect”, and the symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol is “first variation”. A specific example of “2 effects” is configured.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, on the display screen 27 a of the effect display device 27, the effect symbol display area 27 b displays three (three-digit) effect symbols while the effect symbols change and stop. The display is made. In the variation display of the effect symbols, a cyclic display (scrolling variation display) in which nine effect symbols numbered 1 to 9 repeatedly move from top to bottom in ascending order of the numbered numbers is repeated. It is constituted by. At that time, in order to excite the fluctuation display, a “background design” or a “character design” is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, a sound effect is output from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and illumination is performed. As a result, a symbol fluctuation effect is realized.

As shown in FIG. 8, the stop symbols of the effect symbols include a “symbol indicating a big hit (big hit symbol)” and a “symbol indicating a miss (missing symbol)”. Among them, the symbol indicating the occurrence of the “15R probable jackpot” is formed by a combination in which all three effect symbols display the same odd number (combination of effect symbols specifying the same odd number), and the symbol “15R normal jackpot” The symbol indicating occurrence is constituted by a combination in which all three effect symbols display the same even number (combination of effect symbols specifying the same even number). Further, the "symbol indicating the occurrence of the 2R probability change big hit" is configured by arranging "different odd numbers" in ascending order from left to right, and the "symbol indicating the occurrence of a miss" differs from at least one of the three effect symbols. Among the stop symbols configured by displaying numbers, the symbols other than the "symbol indicating the occurrence of the 2R probability change big hit" are excluded. In addition, among the "symbols indicating occurrence of out-of-office", "symbols indicating occurrence of out-of-special out-of-one" are configured by arranging "different even-numbers" in ascending order from left to right, and Is composed of "different even-numbers" arranged in ascending order from right to left.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (c), when the "big hit symbol" is displayed on the effect display device 27, a reach display is performed in the course of the fluctuation display which is a premise thereof (hereinafter, referred to as a hit fluctuation). Also, when displaying the “out-of-design” on the effect display device 27, as shown in FIG. 9B, the reach display is performed in the middle of the fluctuation display which is the premise thereof, and as shown in FIG. 9A. There is a case where reach display is not performed in the course of the fluctuation display which is the premise thereof (hereinafter, referred to as simple deviation fluctuation). Here, the reach display of the present embodiment is an effect in which two of the effect symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 are stopped at the same symbol, and the other one of the effect symbols is changed. It is a display. Further, a symbol variation effect (hereinafter, referred to as “out-of-range variation”) that displays that the result of the hit / fail determination is out of order (hereinafter, referred to as “out-of-reach variation”) that performs a reach display during the variation, and In the symbol variation effect (hit variation) that indicates that the result of the hit determination is a big hit, a display effect performed after the reach display (hereinafter, referred to as “reach effect”) is performed. This "reach effect" is referred to as (a) a reach effect in which the effect content is simple and does not evolve during the effect, and the fluctuation display is completed in a short time (less than 15 seconds) from the start of the fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as "normal reach effect"). ) And (b) “Super-reach effect” in which the effect content evolves in the course of the effect and the change display ends for a long time (15 seconds or more) from the start of the change.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, various types of effect symbol display areas 27b can appear on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. That is, the effect symbol display area 27b can appear in various sizes (approximately the entire area, substantially the center, near the edge, etc.) of the display screen 27a in various sizes. For example, in a mode of displaying three (three digits) effect symbols in the horizontal direction (or the vertical direction) (the number of effect symbols may be any number), an effect symbol located on the left side (hereinafter, “left effect symbol”). ), A middle circulation display area 27C for performing a cyclic display of the effect symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “medium effect symbol”) located at the center, and an effect symbol located on the right side. An effect symbol display area 27b is configured by a right circulation display area 27R for performing a cyclic display of the following (hereinafter, referred to as “right effect symbol”).

  In this case, when the symbol fluctuation effect is executed as a normal effect mode, as shown in FIG. 3A, the effect symbol display area 27b is largely displayed substantially at the center of the display screen 27a. When the symbol variation effect is executed as “continuous notice effect (described later)” or the like, as shown in FIG. 10A, the effect symbol display area 27b is displayed small in the upper left corner of the display screen 27a. .

  The display of the reserved symbols in the reserved display areas 27M and 27N is executed based on an effective start winning. That is, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether the random number for determination (acquisition information) is stored (acquired) in the first random number memory 202a or the second random number memory 202b. Prior to the execution of the success / failure determination (the first success / failure determination, the second success / failure determination), it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination (the first success / failure determination, the second success / failure determination) is a big hit (specific result). Pre-determined. In addition, unlike the present embodiment, in addition to whether or not a large hit (specific result) is obtained in the preliminary determination, whether or not a special effect (for example, a super reach effect) is involved is determined by a hit / fail determination ( Prior determination may be performed prior to execution of the first hit / fail determination and the second hit / fail determination.

  Further, when the judgment random value (acquisition information) is acquired and stored in the first judgment random value memory 202a or the second judgment random value memory 202b, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines that the information is present. The holding symbol shown is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. At this time, the result of the preliminary determination is considered, and the result of the preliminary determination is suggested (notified) by the display mode of the reserved symbol for the reserved symbol corresponding to the random number for determination acquired based on the first winning prize. Sometimes. That is, the random number for determination is a specific hold (a hold in which the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit in the low probability state) and a normal hold (a hold in which the result of the hit / fail determination is out of order in the low probability state) When it is determined to give a false notification (hereinafter referred to as “gase notice”), a reserved symbol in a specific mode (hereinafter referred to as “specific reserved symbol”) is displayed, and a determination is made as a target of the preliminary determination. The result of the determination as to whether the random number value for use (acquisition information) is correct or not is announced in advance. Here, the gaseous notice is performed with a low probability (for example, a probability of 5%) when the normal suspension is acquired based on the first winning prize. In addition, the specific hold may include, in addition to the hit hold in the low-probability state, an off-hold that triggers execution of a specific effect (for example, a super-reach effect). May be used as the specific hold symbol.

  On the other hand, when the random number for determination (acquisition information) subjected to the preliminary determination is not a notification target (a reserved symbol relating to the second special symbol), a reserved symbol in the normal mode (hereinafter, “ Normally, the symbol is held.) Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the presence of "normal hold" is indicated by a hold symbol (square face symbol A1, a round face hold symbol A2) displayed as a "square face" or a "round face". This is indicated by a reserved symbol displayed as “Sakura” (a reserved symbol C of the cherry tree).

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 10A, both the first reserved display area (M1 to M4) 27M and the second reserved display area (N1 to N4) 27N are the first reserved display area (N1 to N4) from left to right. It has a configuration in which the display units M1 and N1, the second display units M2 and N2, the third display units M3 and N3, and the fourth display units M4 and N4 are arranged, and up to four reserved symbols can be displayed. Has become. Each of the display units (M1 to M4, N1 to N4) constituting the first hold display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M and the second hold display area (N1 to N4) 27N has the above-described hold. A symbol can be displayed.

  Each of the reserved display areas (M1 to M4, N1 to N4) 27M and 27N has entered the start-up openings 17a and 17b, but the number of game balls that have not yet been digested (the processing conditions have not been established) (that is, reserved). Number) is indicated by the “number of displayed pending symbols”, and by decreasing the “number of displayed pending symbols” each time an undigested gaming ball is consumed, the number of “unresolved gaming balls” (holding) is reduced. ) Are sequentially decremented and displayed. Specifically, when the number of reservations is "1", the reserved symbol is displayed only on the display unit (M1, N1) with the suffix 1, and when the number of reservations is "2", the suffix 1 is added. The reserved symbols are displayed on the display unit (M1, N1) and the display unit (M2, N2) with the suffix 2. Further, when the number of reservations is "3", the reserved symbols are displayed on the display units (M1 to M3, N1 to N3) other than the area with the suffix 4, and when the number of reservations is "4", all the areas are displayed. The reserved symbols are displayed in (M1 to M4, N1 to N4).

Here, FIG. 10B shows a state in which three normal holding symbols A1 are displayed in the first holding display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M (the state where the first holding number is 3). ), A case where a specific hold has occurred and a specific hold symbol C is displayed. In this state, when the hold information stored first is digested and the fluctuation display (one symbol fluctuation game, one symbol fluctuation effect) is started, as shown in FIG. Then, the reserved symbol A1 (the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) corresponding to the retained information to be consumed is deleted. Along with this, the reserved symbol C displayed on the fourth display unit M4 is shifted to the third display unit M3, and the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the third display unit M3 is shifted to the second display unit M2, The reserved symbol A1 displayed on the second display M2 shifts to the first display M1.

  And although illustration is omitted, the started fluctuation display (one symbol fluctuation game, one symbol fluctuation effect) ends, and the next fluctuation display (next symbol fluctuation game, next symbol fluctuation effect) is performed. When started, the reserved symbol A1 on the first display unit M1 is erased, the reserved symbol C displayed on the third display unit M3 is shifted to the second display unit M2, and is displayed on the second display unit M2. The held symbol A1 moves to the first display section M1. Further, when the next variation display (the next symbol variation game, the next symbol variation effect) is started, the reserved symbol A1 on the first display portion M1 is deleted and displayed on the second display portion M2. The held symbol C moves to the first display section M2. Then, when the next variation display (the next symbol variation game, further the next symbol variation effect) is started, the specific hold symbol C displayed on the first display portion M1 is deleted.

c. Continuous notice effect Next, a continuous notice effect (continuous effect configured using the advance notice effect and the change notice effect) will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, when a specific number of normal holds (previous hold) has already been obtained (stored) when a specific hold is obtained, the normal hold (previous hold) is processed and executed. The combined symbol fluctuation effect and the symbol fluctuation effect that has been processed after the specific hold has been executed are referred to as “continuous notice effect”. In addition, in the continuous announcement effect, the normal hold digested before the specific hold may be referred to as “previous hold”.

  First, in the specific example 1 shown in FIG. 11, the gaming state is the normal fluctuation state, and three normal holding symbols A1 are displayed in the first holding display area 27M (the state where the first holding number is 3). Shows a state in which a symbol variation effect is being executed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol (a1). In this state, it is assumed that the first starting prize is generated, the specific suspension occurs, and the specific suspension symbol C is displayed (a2). At this time, since the specific hold is acquired in a state where the predetermined normal hold (the details will be described later) is stored, it is determined that the continuous announcement effect is to be executed, and the continuous announcement effect scenario is determined. In the present embodiment, a case is described in which three specific “previous reservations” are stored and a specific reservation is acquired to determine that a continuous preview production is to be performed. The number of “previous reservations” is not necessarily three, but may be one or two. Further, when the specific hold is acquired in a state where the previous hold (normal hold) is stored, the execution lottery may be performed, and when the execution lottery is won, the continuous announcement effect may be performed.

  Thereafter, when the variation time of the symbol variation effect that has been in progress when the specific hold is acquired has elapsed, the symbol variation effect is terminated (a3). When the specific hold is obtained, the first one of the three obtained holds (three random number values for determination stored in the first random number memory 202a) is used. The design fluctuation production started by digestion is called "first design fluctuation production", and the design fluctuation production started by digesting what is acquired next is called "second design fluctuation production", and finally acquired The symbol variation effect that is started by digesting what has been performed is referred to as “third symbol variation effect”. In addition, the design fluctuation effect started by digesting the specific reservation may be referred to as “specific design fluctuation effect”.

  When the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the first stored random number value (normal hold) stored at the time of occurrence of the specific hold is digested. To start the first symbol variation effect (a4). After this, after a lapse of a certain time, “a friend character K1 indicating a friend of the player” appears on the display screen 27a (a5). At this time, a background image indicating "ground" is displayed on the display screen 27a (a5). Thereafter, when the variation time of the first symbol variation effect has elapsed, the first symbol variation effect is terminated (a6).

  Thereafter, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the next one of the three random numbers for determination (normal hold) stored at the time of occurrence of the specific hold is consumed. Then, the second symbol variation effect is started (a7). Thereafter, after a certain period of time, “enemy character K2 indicating the enemy of the player” appears on the display screen 27a (a8). Thereafter, when the fluctuation time of the second symbol fluctuation effect has elapsed, the second symbol fluctuation effect ends (a9).

  Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the last one of the three random numbers for determination (normal hold) stored at the time of occurrence of the specific hold is digested. To start the third symbol variation effect (a10). Thereafter, the distance between the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 is increased or decreased, and the duel battle is started quietly. Thereafter, when the fluctuation time of the third symbol fluctuation effect has elapsed, the third symbol fluctuation effect ends (a11). Here, in the first symbol variation effect to the third symbol variation effect, the appearance of the ally character K1, the appearance of the enemy character K2, and the two characters K1, K2 performing a battle are specific examples of the advance notice effect. Is composed.

  After this, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the specific symbol change effect is started (a12). Also in this case, the two characters K1 and K2 are checking each other by increasing or decreasing the distance between them, but during this time, the characters are stopped in the order of the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol, and reach display is performed (a12 to a14). ). Thereafter, when a certain time has elapsed, the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen (hereinafter, referred to as a button display), and a valid period in which the operation of the effect button SW is valid is started (a15). When the effect button is operated within the valid period, the valid period ends (a16). When the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period, the valid period ends when the period set in advance as the valid period expires (a16). a16).

  If the effect button SW is not operated within the validity period (a17), a fluctuating notice effect is performed with the execution mode (effect mode) being executed as the advance notice effect (a18 to 20). At this time, if the continuous announcement effect is a true announcement (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous announcement effect is actually a hit hold), the ally character K1 goes through the effect of victory over the enemy character K2 (a18 to 20). ), A big hit symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a (a21). In addition, when the continuous announcement effect is the gaseous announcement (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous announcement effect is actually released), the enemy character K2 comes off the display screen 27a through the effect of victory over the ally character K1. Display a symbol.

  On the other hand, if the effect button SW is operated within the validity period (b17), the fluctuating announcement effect is performed in an execution mode (changed execution mode) different from the execution mode executed as the advance announcement effect (b18 to 20). ). For example, when the advance notice effect is “duel battle” shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the content of the battle is changed to a chase battle (fighting race) performed on a land track based on an operation of the effect button SW. Also in this case, if the continuous announcement effect is a true announcement (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous announcement effect is actually a hit hold), the ally character K1 goes through an effect of victory over the enemy character K2 (b18). 20), a big hit symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a (b21). In addition, when the continuous announcement effect is the gaseous announcement (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous announcement effect is actually released), the enemy character K2 comes off the display screen 27a through the effect of victory over the ally character K1. A symbol is displayed (see B19 to B21 in FIG. 14).

Here, in the continuous announcement effect (advance announcement effect and the change announcement effect), the displayed reliability (big hit reliability) differs according to the execution mode. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, in the case of performing a “battle battle on the ground” in the continuous announcement effect (advance announcement effect, fluctuating announcement effect), the number of enemy characters K2 is one and the number of ally characters K1 is one. The reliability of the execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 1) is “low reliability (for example, 5%)”. In addition, the reliability of the execution mode (hereinafter, referred to as execution mode 2) of performing the “chase battle on the track” is “high reliability (for example, 50%)”. However, even in the case of performing the “battle battle on the ground”, the execution mode (hereinafter, execution mode 3) in which the number of the ally characters K1 is increased, and the ally character K1 is strengthened (increased in size) ( Hereinafter, the execution mode 4), and in the execution mode in which the enemy character K2 is weakened (smaller in size) (hereinafter, execution mode 5), the reliability is higher than in the execution mode 1 (for example, 10%). Becomes). In the ROM 220c mounted on the sub-control board 220, a large number (for example, 200 types) of effect patterns (execution modes) of the continuous announcement effect are stored. The degree (for example, the probability that the result of the symbol fluctuation effect becomes a big hit when the effect pattern is selected) is determined.

  However, as described above, in the present embodiment, by performing an effective operation (operation within an effective period) on the effect button SW after the start of the specific symbol change effect, the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect is more reliable. Can be changed to a higher one. For this reason, the player's expectation can be increased during the execution of the fluctuating notice effect, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. However, when the execution mode (production mode) with high reliability is set even though the random number for determination that is the target of the fluctuating announcement performance is off-hold, as shown in FIG. After the effect that the ally character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins (B19 to B20), the symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a (B21). For example, by displaying that the ally character K1 stumbles on a stone on the course and the enemy character K2 wins, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. In other words, it is difficult to give a sense of incongruity by displaying a deviated symbol through a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode). Note that this is the same in Examples 2 to 4 and Modifications 1 to 3 described later.

  Also, in FIGS. 11 to 14, an example is described in which the type of the battle and the background pattern are changed to change the execution mode of the notice effect based on the operation performed on the effect button SW after the start of the specific symbol change effect. Other aspects can also be exemplified. For example, as shown in FIG. 15C, a mode in which the number of ally characters K1 increases when the effect button SW is operated during the valid period can be exemplified. In this case, when another ally character K3 (helper K3) appears on the display screen 27a by cut-in (when the execution mode becomes 3), the number of ally characters K1 and K3 increases, and the reliability increases to “10%”. Shows the case. Further, as shown in FIG. 15D, when the effect button SW is operated within the valid period, the ally character K1 is enlarged (the execution mode becomes 4), and the reliability increases to “10%”. Is shown. Although illustration is omitted, when the effect button SW is operated during the valid period, the enemy character K2 can be downsized (the execution mode becomes 5) and the reliability can be increased to “10%”.

  When the operation mode of the effect button SW can be selected (when “selection of single hit and continuous hitting” and “selection of button types such as A button, B button, C button, etc.”) can be executed. The type of the execution mode (effect mode) to be changed may be changeable according to the operation mode of the effect button SW. For example, it is possible to exemplify a mode in which the type of battle and the background pattern change when the A button is operated, the ally character K1 increases when the B button is operated, and the ally character K1 expands when the C button is operated.

Next, an exceptional case will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the continuous announcement effect is executed in the non-open extended state (normally fluctuating state), but there are cases where the second start winning is generated even in the gaming state. In the gaming machine 1, as described later, a random number for determination (acquisition information) corresponding to the first special symbol is stored in the first random number memory 202a for determination, and a random number for determination corresponding to the second special symbol is stored. In the state where the numerical value (acquisition information) is stored in the second determination random number memory 202b, the variation display of the second special symbol (symbol variation effect performed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol) is performed by the variation of the first special symbol. The display (symbol variation effect performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol) is performed in priority. For this reason, if a second starting prize is generated during the continuous announcement effect, it is handled as follows.

  In other words, if a second start winning is generated during the continuous announcement effect related to the first effect (symbol variation effect executed according to the variation display of the first special symbol), the middle of the continuous announcement effect Thus, a symbol fluctuation effect (second effect) based on the second start winning is performed, and then the continuous notice effect is continued. For example, the case shown in FIG. 16 shows a case where the second start winning is generated during the execution of the second symbol variation effect in the specific example 1 described above (a7, A8). When the second start winning is generated, the holding symbol A2 is displayed in the second holding display area 27N, and the acquisition of the random number for determination (acquisition information) based on the second starting winning is notified (A8).

  In this case, when the second symbol fluctuation effect is finished and the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses (A9), the fluctuation display of the second special symbol starts, and the symbol is adjusted according to the fluctuation display. A fluctuation effect (hereinafter, referred to as “continuous symbol fluctuation effect”) is started. As described above, when the continuous symbol fluctuation effect is started, the reserved symbol A2 displayed in the second reserved display area 27N is deleted.

  Since the content of the continuous symbol variation effect is the same as the content of the previously completed second symbol variation effect (A10, A11), the player is given an impression that the second symbol variation effect is repeated again. Thereafter, when the fluctuation time of the continuous symbol fluctuation effect has elapsed, the continuous symbol fluctuation effect ends (A12). Thereafter, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the third symbol change effect is started (a10). The contents of the subsequent symbol fluctuation effects are the same as in the above-described specific example 1. Further, if the number of the second start winning prize that occurred during the continuous announcement effect is a plurality of times, the continuous symbol fluctuation effect is executed a plurality of times during the continuous announcement effect.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), the result of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol executed based on the second start winning generated during the continuous announcement effect is a big hit, and when the big hit game is executed, (c1 to c3) ), The special holding symbol C displayed in the first holding display area 27M is changed to the normal holding symbol A1 when the time saving state (variable shortening state) is reached after the big hit game (c4, c5). In other words, the continuous special announcement effect (holding preliminary announcement) based on the random number for judgment on the special symbol is executed only in the normal fluctuation state (non-time saving state), and the first special event that has triggered the execution of the continuous preliminary announcement production (holding advance announcement) is performed. If the gaming state is reduced to a time-saving state before the symbol change starts, the continuous announcement effect (holding announcement) is interrupted. For this reason, if it becomes a time-saving state after executing the big hit game, the holding symbol (specific holding symbol) which has been changed from holding to normal holding (normal holding symbol).

  Further, the content of the continuous symbol fluctuation effect is not limited to the content effect of performing the same content effect as the “previous advance notice effect” as described above. For example, it may be an effect related to the “previous advance notice effect” and the continuous effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, effects (B10, B11) in which the ally character K1 takes a break in preparation for a battle may be performed. Further, when the second start winning is generated during the execution of the continuous announcement effect, the continuous announcement effect may be ended. In this case, in the symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol, an effect of ending the continuous announcement effect (an effect of ending the continuous announcement effect that is actually being executed) may be performed. For example, in a symbol variation effect performed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol, the display screen 27a may notify "end of continuous announcement effect".

In the present embodiment, the second continuous effect (continuous effect performed in the second effect) is performed over a plurality of times of the special symbol change display performed based on the hold of the second special symbol (determination random value). The probability is “0%”. However, a second continuous effect (continuous effect performed in the second effect) may be executed, and in this case, the first continuous effect (variable display performed over a plurality of times of the special symbol based on the suspension of the first special symbol) is performed. The probability that the continuous production performed in the first production) is executed is set higher than the probability that the second continuous production is executed over a plurality of variable display of the special design performed based on the suspension of the second special design. Is also good.

(4) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a general flow of a game control process executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In this game control processing, each processing such as a prize ball payout processing (S80), an ordinary symbol game processing (S100), an ordinary electric accessory game processing (S200), a special symbol game processing (S300), a big hit game processing (S600), and the like. Is being 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. 18 every time a timer interrupt with a period of 4 msec occurs after the power is turned on. However, in the present embodiment, among the processes constituting the game control process shown in FIG. 18, the prize ball payout process (S80), the normal symbol game process (S100), and the normal electric accessory game process (S200). Is omitted. The prize ball payout process (S80) is a process related to prize ball payout when a game ball enters the winning opening (17a, 17b, 31a, 45a to 47a). The normal symbol game process (S100) is a normal symbol display. This is a process for performing a change display of a normal symbol and a stop display of a normal symbol (stop display of a hit symbol or a missing symbol) in the section 63. Further, the ordinary electric accessory game process (S200) is a process related to opening and closing the second starting port 17b.

A. Special symbol game processing (S300)
When the special symbol game process (S300) is started, first, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not a first start winning or a second starting winning 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 shifts to the processing of S308 and thereafter shown in FIG.

  When the CPU 201 determines that the first start winning has occurred (S301a; YES), it is determined whether the first hold number is less than a predetermined number (in this embodiment, less than 4) (S302a). If it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302a (S302a; YES), a random number for determination is obtained in response (S303a). The random number for determination obtained based on the first winning prize is stored in a shift memory format at a predetermined address (first random number memory 202a for determination shown in FIG. 5) of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. At the same time, the first reserved number is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the first reserved number memory 202c shown in FIG. 5 (S303a). Here, the random number for determination acquired in the process of S303a includes (a) a random number for judging whether to be used at the time of the first judging performed based on the first winning prize, and (b) a first special symbol display unit. 62a includes a symbol determination random value for determining a hit symbol stopped and displayed, (c) a "variation pattern random value for determining a variation pattern", and the like.

  After the processing of S303a, the CPU 201 uses the random number value for win / fail determination (special figure 1 big hit lottery random number value) acquired in the processing of S303a, and performs the preliminary determination (first figure hit / big hit lottery) regarding the first hit / fail judgment (the special figure 1 big hit lottery). First pre-determination) is performed, and information indicating the result is stored in a first pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 5) (S304a). Then, after transmitting the first start winning command to the sub-control board 220 (S305a), the process proceeds to S308 in FIG. Here, when the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit in the first pre-judgment, the "pre-judgment on the big hit symbol" using the "special figure 1 symbol determination random value" is also executed in the first pre-judgment. I do. Note that, different from the present embodiment, a command for specifying the first hold number after the first start winning is different from a command for specifying other information.

Here, the latter is preferentially processed under the condition that the random number for determination obtained based on the first winning prize and the random number for determination obtained based on the second winning prize are stored. (Described later). In FIGS. 19 to 22, 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 the special drawing 1) and the second start winning is performed. The same step numbers (arithmetic numbers) are assigned to the same processing among the executed processing (hereinafter referred to as processing related to Tokujin 2). Since the processing with the same step number is basically the same processing, in the following description, one of “processing relating to special figure 1” and “processing relating to special figure 2” will be described. The description of the other may be omitted. Note that "process related to special figure 1" is distinguished by adding the letter "a" to "number of steps" and "process related to special figure 2" by adding the letter "b" to "number of steps". There is.

  When the CPU 201 determines that the second start winning has occurred (S301b; YES), the number of reserved second special symbols corresponding to the second winning winning (second reserved number) is less than a predetermined number (this embodiment). Is less than 4) is determined (S302b). When it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302b (S302b; YES), a random number for determination is obtained in response to the determination (S303b). The random number for determination obtained based on the second winning prize is stored in a shift memory format at a predetermined address (second random number memory 202b for determination shown in FIG. 5) of 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. 5 (S303b). Here, the random number for determination acquired in the process of S303b includes (a) a random number for determining whether or not to be used in the second determination as to whether or not to be performed based on the second winning prize, and (b) a second special symbol display unit. 62b includes a symbol determination random value for determining a hit symbol stopped and displayed, (c) a “variation pattern random value for determining a variation pattern”, and the like.

  After the processing of S303b, the CPU 201 uses the random number value for random determination (special figure 2 big hit lottery random value) acquired in the processing of S303b to perform a preliminary determination (second special lottery drawing) for the second win / fail judgment (special figure 2 big hit lottery). 2 pre-determination), and stores information indicating the result in a second pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 5) (S304b). Then, after transmitting the second start winning command to the sub-control board 220 (S305b), the process proceeds to S308 in FIG. If the result of the second success / failure determination (special figure 2 big hit lottery) in the second preliminary determination is a big hit (win), the “special figure 2 symbol determination random value” is used in the second preliminary determination. The "predetermination on the big hit symbol" is also executed. Note that, different from the present embodiment, a command for specifying the second hold number after the second start winning is different from a command for specifying other information.

  In the process of S308, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being executed (S308). Specifically, when the big hit game flag (see the process of S378 in FIG. 21) is set (set to ON), a positive determination is made in the process of S308. Then, when determining that the big hit game is being executed (S308; YES), the CPU 201 ends the special symbol game process and returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S308 that the big hit game is not being executed (S308; NO), whether or not the special symbol is changing (either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing). Is determined (S310). If the special symbol is not fluctuating (S310; NO), it is considered that either the special symbol has not yet fluctuated, or the stop symbol has been stopped and displayed after the fluctuating display. Then, it is determined whether or not the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol is during (S312). If the special symbol is not variably displayed (S310; NO) and is not during 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 the present embodiment, the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol is 0.6 seconds.

  The "condition for starting the change display of the special symbol" is that any one of the "first reserved number" and the "second reserved number" is not "0". Then, the CPU 201 of the present embodiment preferentially determines whether the “second hold number” is “0” (S314b). That is, when the “second reserved number” is not “0”, the oldest random number for determination is read from the second random number memory 202b (S316b), and the winning / non-rejection determination process (second Is performed (S320b). Note that the determination random number value read in S316b is obtained in S303b, and includes a pass / fail determination random number value, a symbol determination random number value, and the like.

  In the second match determination process (S320b), a process related to the second match determination is performed. In the second success / failure determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the high-probability state (whether or not the probable change flag is set). The "big hit determination" is performed using the "data table for determination" and the "random number for determination read in the process of S316b (determination random number for big hit)". The "big hit determination" is performed using the "table" and the "random number for determination read in the process of S316b (big random number for big hit)".

  The CPU 201 executes the special figure 2 symbol change start processing (S500b) following the second win / fail determination processing (S320b). In the special figure 2 symbol change start process (S500b), as shown in FIG. 22, when the result of the second hit / fail determination process (S320b) is “big hit” (S501; YES), the CPU 201 proceeds to S303b of FIG. The symbol determination random number value acquired in the process is read from the second determination random number memory 202b, and the big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b is set (determined) (S505). A process of setting a pattern table is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to S560. When the result of the second hit / fail judgment processing (S320b) is "missing" (S501; NO), an off symbol is set as a symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display section 62b (S507). A process of setting a variation pattern table is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to S560.

  Here, in the process of S510, different variation pattern tables are set (set) according to the gaming state of the gaming machine and the type of big hit. In other words, if the type of the big hit is a big hit with a throwing ball (15R normal big hit, 15R certain variable big hit), and if the gaming state is “low probability / normal variable state”, a large hit variation pattern table referred to in the gaming state Is a "low probability / shortened fluctuation state", the change pattern table for the big hit referred to in the gaming state is "high probability / shortened fluctuation state". Are referred to, respectively. If the type of the big hit is a big hit without a throwing ball (2R probability changing big hit), a variation pattern table for a big hit without a hitting ball (2R probability changing big hit) is referred to. Also in the process of S540, a different variation pattern table is set (set) according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. In other words, if the gaming state is "low probability / normal fluctuation state", the variation pattern table for reference to be referred to in the game state is "low probability / shortened fluctuation state" and referred to in the game state. If the outgoing variation pattern table is in the “high-probability / shortened variation state,” the outgoing variation pattern table referred to in the gaming state is referred to. Here, in each variation pattern table, a large number of variation patterns are stored in association with random numbers.

As described above, in the processes of S510 and S540, different variation pattern tables are set depending on whether or not the variation time reduction function (variation reduction flag) is functioning. When the variation time reduction function is not functioning, a variation pattern table when the variation time reduction function is not activated is set. When the variation time reduction function is activated, the variation pattern table when the variation time reduction function is activated is set. A fluctuation pattern table is set. Then, when the latter variation pattern table is set, the possibility that the variation time specified by the determined variation pattern is shortened is higher than when the former variation pattern table is set. Further, in the variation pattern table for the big hit, a plurality of variation patterns only for performing the reach effect are stored. Furthermore, when determining the variation pattern for departure, when the “number of suspensions at the start of variation” is small, the possibility that a variation pattern that specifies a longer variation time is likely to be selected is increased, and the number of suspensions is determined. If the number is large, the possibility that a shorter fluctuation time is selected is increased.

  In the process of S560, the variation pattern random number value acquired in the process of S302b is read from the second determination random value memory 202b. Then, a variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table set in the variation pattern table setting process (S510, S540) and the random number value read in the process of S560 (S562). Then, the CPU 201 starts the special symbol change display on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S570), and at the same time, a predetermined command (symbol) indicating the start of the symbol change toward the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220). Then, a change start command is transmitted (S572). That is, the CPU 201 transmits a “variable pattern designation command (command for designating a variation pattern)”, a “special symbol stop information designation command”, etc., related to the special symbol toward the sub-control board 220. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination random value may be generated (acquired) when the variation of the special symbol is started.

  Further, the CPU 201 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the reserved number (second reserved number) related to the second special symbol, and sub-controls a command for specifying the subtracted reserved number (second reserved number). The process of transmitting to the substrate 220 is performed (S575). Then, the special symbol game process (S300) ends, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. The change time of the second special symbol is specified by the change pattern determined in the special figure 2 symbol change start process (S500b), and the first special symbol is changed by the change pattern determined in the special figure 1 symbol change start process (S500a) described later. The fluctuation time of the symbol is specified.

  Here, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of various conditions such as whether or not the symbol for which the special symbol is stopped and displayed is a hit symbol (big hit symbol), and if the variation pattern is known, the special symbol is changed. The time to display can be determined. Also, if the special symbol stop information specifying command is analyzed, it is possible to know whether the special symbol stops at the big hit symbol or stops at the big hit symbol, and furthermore, when it stops at the big hit symbol, which big hit symbol is known. it can. That is, in the special figure 2 symbol change start process (S500b), the type of the big hit shown in FIG. 8 can be known, and in the special figure 1 symbol change start process (S500a) described later, the big hit type shown in FIG. 8 is known. be able to. The CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 determines an effect mode in the effect display device 27 based on the information, and then outputs a display control signal of an effect symbol to the effect display control board 222, thereby effecting the effect. A symbol change display, a stop display, and the like are performed. Further, based on the fluctuation time of the special symbol (fluctuation pattern designation command), it is also determined whether or not a so-called reach effect is to be performed 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 in accordance with the effect contents determined as described above, 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 judgment is made from the first judgment random number memory. The random number for use is read out (S316a), and a first hit / fail judgment process is performed (S320a). Then, after performing the special figure 1 symbol change start process (S500a) based on FIG. 22, the special symbol game process (S300) ends, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, the first hit / fail determination process performed as the process of S320a is performed in the same manner as the second hit / fail determination process performed as the process of S320b, and the special figure 1 symbol change start process performed as the process of S500a is performed as the process of S500b. It is performed in the same manner as the special figure 2 symbol change start process performed.

  It is also determined in the first success / failure determination process (S320b) whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the high-probability state. If the gaming state is in the high-probability state, the "high-probability data table" and the "S316a processing" "Big hit determination" is performed using the read determination random number value (big hit determination random number value), and in the low probability state, the "low probability data table" and the determination read in the process of S316a. The "big hit determination" is performed using the "use random number value (big hit determination random number value)". Also, in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), if the result of the first hit determination process (S320a) is "big hit" (S501; YES), the CPU 201 acquires the symbol acquired in the process of S303a in FIG. The determined random number is read out from the first determination random number memory 202a, and a big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 60a is set (determined) (S505), and then a big hit variation pattern table is set. The process is performed (S510), and the process proceeds to S560. If the result of the first hit / fail judgment processing (S320b) is "missing" (S501; NO), an off symbol is set as a symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display section 62a (S507). A process of setting a variation pattern table is performed (S540), and the process proceeds to S560.

  Also in this special figure 1 symbol change start processing (S500a), after performing the processing of S560 and S562 similarly to the special figure 2 pattern change start processing (S500b), the first special symbol display section 62a displays the first special symbol. Is started (S570). Then, a command (symbol variation 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 reserves related to the first special symbol is further increased. A process of subtracting “1” from the (first reserved number) and a process of transmitting a command for specifying the reserved number (first reserved number) after the subtraction to the sub control board 220 are performed (S575). The special symbol game process (S300) ends, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Next, when it is determined that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing in the process of S310 (see FIG. 20) of the special symbol game process (S300) (S310; YES), the special symbol has already been set. The symbol change pattern and the stop symbol are determined, and the special symbol change display has been started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol change time has elapsed (S341). At this time, the change time of the special symbol is determined in advance according to the change pattern. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the predetermined change time has elapsed by starting the change of the special symbol and setting a timer at the same time. If the fluctuating time has not yet elapsed (S341; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is ended and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuating time has elapsed (S341; YES), the fluctuating first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped (S344), the stopped symbol is displayed, and the symbol is 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, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S350; YES), it is determined whether the big hit symbol has been stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section (62a or 62b) (S352 in FIG. 21).

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S352 in FIG. 21, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets information indicating the current game progress status in a buffer to be referred to at the end of the "big hit game" described later. (Storing) (S354). Specifically, "big hit type (probably variable big hit, normal big hit)" and "game state flag state" are set (stored) (S354).
Further, a specific area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 functions as a buffer used in the processing of S354.

  Here, the “game state flag” is a flag indicating the “game state of the gaming machine 1”, specifically, a “probable change flag”, a “change reduction flag”, an “open extension flag”, and the like. Is set to data indicating whether these flags are set to “ON” or “OFF” (data indicating the current game state). The “probability change flag” is a flag indicating that the probability that the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a large hit is set to a high probability (high-probability state) (probability variation function is activated). The "variation shortening flag" is a flag indicating that the variation time of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is reduced (reduced variation state) (the time saving 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 (open extension function is activated). In the present embodiment, the ON / OFF switching timing of the “variation shortening flag” and the “open extension flag” are the same, and both flags are treated integrally. In this manner, when the state is in the shortened fluctuation state, it is also in the open extended state, and when the shortened fluctuation state ends, the open extended state also ends.

  Subsequent to the process of S354, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process of setting the opening / closing pattern of the special winning opening 31a (the special winning device) according to the type of the big hit to be generated (S370). Specifically, in the case of generating a “15R probability big hit” or “15R normal big hit”, an opening / closing pattern for performing “15 rounds” of a round game with the opening limit time of the special winning opening 31a being “30 seconds” is set, In the case of generating the “2R probability changing big hit”, an opening / closing pattern for performing “two rounds” of a round game in which the opening limit time of the special winning opening 31a is set to “0.2 seconds” is set. Then, following the process of S370, a process of setting (setting ON) the big hit game flag is performed (S378). With the setting of 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 processes of S380 and thereafter. Here, when the "big hit game flag" is set in the process of S378, the big hit game execution means starts operating and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the "big hit gaming state". While the "big hit game flag" is being set (while the big hit game executing means is operating), the certainty changing function, the time saving function, and the opening extension function are not operated. For this reason, after performing a series of processes after S380 as follows, the special symbol game process (S300) ends. Specifically, in the process of S380, it is determined whether or not the probable change flag is set (set to ON) (S380). If it is not set (S380; NO), the process directly proceeds to S384. If it is set (S380; YES), the process of canceling the probability change flag (setting it to OFF) (S382) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S384. In addition, the big hit probability is set to the normal probability by the process of S382.

  In the processing 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 processing (S300) is directly exited from FIG. Is returned to the game control process. On the other hand, in the process of S384, when it is determined that the fluctuation reduction flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), the fluctuation reduction flag and the release extension flag are released (set to OFF) ( (S386, S387), a mode designation command indicating that the gaming state is the low probability / normal fluctuation state is transmitted to the sub control unit 200A (sub control board 220) (S389), and the special symbol game processing (S300) is exited. It returns to the game control processing of FIG. Then, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 18, a big hit game process described later is performed.

Next, a process when a negative determination is made in the process of S352 in FIG. 21 will be described. That is, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display section 62a or the second special symbol display section 62b is a "missing symbol"(S352; NO), the variation shortening flag is set (set to ON). Is determined (S398). If the variation reduction flag is not set (is set to OFF) (S398; NO), the process directly exits the special symbol game process (S300) and returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the variation reduction flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), after the value of the variation reduction counter is set to “−1” (S400), whether the value of the variation reduction counter has become “0” It is determined whether or not it is (S404). If it is not "0"(S404; NO), the process goes out of the special symbol game process (S300) and returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S404 that the value of the variation reduction counter has become “0” (S404; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 switches from the reduced variation state to the normal variation state. Will be. For this reason, after performing the process of releasing (setting OFF) the fluctuation reduction flag (S410) and the process of releasing (setting OFF) the opening extension flag (S416), the process exits the special symbol game process (S300). To return to the game control processing of FIG. Here, the "variation shortening counter" indicates the upper limit execution number of the fluctuation display of the special symbol performed in the fluctuation shortening state. When the value becomes "0", the fluctuation fluctuation state of the special symbol fluctuation display in this time is displayed. Is completed, 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. Here, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 sets a mode indicating that the gaming state is the low-probability / normal fluctuation state toward the sub-control board 220 at the timing of releasing the fluctuation reduction flag and the release extension flag. The designated command is transmitted to the sub control unit 200A (sub control board 220) (S418), and the process exits the special symbol game process (S300) and returns to the game control process of FIG.

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. 18 and determines that the “big hit game flag” is set in the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. 23 (S602; YES), a process related to the execution of the big hit game is performed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the big hit game process (S600). When the special winning opening 31a is opened, as described above, the predetermined opening time elapses, or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening 31a, the ball is closed once, but the predetermined closing time elapses. Then, it is opened again. Here, a game in which the large winning opening 31a in the closed state (ball entry impossible state) is opened (ball entry possible state) and opened again is referred to as "unit operation". When this unit operation is performed a predetermined number of times (15 times or 2 times), the big hit game ends after a predetermined ending period. Then, when the big hit game is over, a state in which the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) can be changed and displayed can be executed. Hereinafter, the details of the processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24.

When the big hit game (big hit game A, big hit game B) is started, first, it is determined whether or not the big winning port 31a is open (S604). Here, the special winning opening 31a is closed in the "normal gaming state other than the big hit gaming state", and therefore, immediately after the big hit game starts, the special winning opening 31a is closed. 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 subsequently, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the big hit game is satisfied (S612). Specifically, it is determined whether or not “the number of unit operations executed after the start of the big hit game” has reached the set number of times of the corresponding big hit game (S612). However, immediately after the big hit game is started, since the big hit game end condition is not satisfied, a negative judgment is necessarily made in the process of S612 (S612; NO). Therefore, the process proceeds to S614, and it is determined whether or not an interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed (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 special winning opening 31a is in the closed state, it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the special winning opening has elapsed (S614; YES), and the special winning opening is determined. After releasing 31a (S616), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 23 is temporarily ended, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When returning to the game control process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a series of various processes shown in FIG. 18 and then starts the big hit game process (S600) 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. 18 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. 23 is repeatedly executed about every 4 msec. Then, when a positive determination is made in the processing of S604, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 31a (the big hit game A is "30 seconds" and the big hit game B is "0.2 seconds"). A determination is made (S606).

  If the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606; YES), after closing the special winning opening 31a (S610), the process exits the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. 23 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). Then, also when the number of game balls entered reaches the specified number (S608; YES), the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). In other words, when the number of entering game balls reaches the specified number, the special winning opening 31a is closed without waiting for the opening time to elapse.

  If the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has not elapsed (S606; NO) and the number of entered balls has not reached the specified number (S608; NO), the big hit game of FIG. The process returns to the game control process of FIG. 18 through the process.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the "big hit gaming state", whether the opening time of the special winning opening 31a elapses while the game control process of FIG. 18 is repeatedly executed many times (S606; YES). Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening 31a (S608; YES), and the special winning 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 gaming state", the big hit game process (S600) is executed again, and if it is determined in S604 that the big winning port 31a is closed (S604; NO), It is determined whether the termination condition of the “big hit game” is satisfied (S612). Here, when the "big hit game" is "big hit game A", it is determined whether or not the number of unit actions (the number of rounds) executed during the hit game has reached "15". , It is determined whether or not the number of unit operations (the number of rounds) executed during the hit game has reached “2”. If the number of unit operations (the number of rounds) has not reached the set number of times (S612; NO), it is confirmed that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed (S614; YES), and then a large 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, when it is determined that the termination condition of the “big hit game” is satisfied (S612; YES), the following “big hit game end process (S650)” is performed, and then the big hit game process (S600) is ended, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Next, the big hit game end processing (S650) will be described with reference to FIG.

When the big hit game end processing (S650) is activated, the CPU 201 releases the big hit game flag (sets it to OFF) (S655) as shown in FIG. 21 (see S354 of FIG. 21)) to obtain information on the type of the big hit symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “the current hit symbol”) which is the premise of the current big hit game (S660). For example, a process of setting a game 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. 20) is the probability variable big hit symbol (S665). Here, in this embodiment, the “probable change big hit symbol” is a “big hit design showing occurrence of a 15R certain change big hit” or a “big hit design showing the occurrence of a 2R certain change big hit”.

  If the current big hit symbol is not the probability variable big hit symbol (S665; NO), that is, if the current big hit symbol is a normal big hit symbol, the CPU 201 sets "100" to the variation reduction counter (S675). After performing the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S680) and the process of setting the opening extension flag (S685), the sub control unit 200A sends a mode designation command indicating that the gaming state is the low probability / shortening fluctuation state. (S688), and terminates the big hit game end processing (S650). If the current big hit symbol is the probability variable big hit symbol (S665; YES), the probability change flag is set (set to ON) (S670). Then, the CPU 201 performs a process of setting “10,000” in the variation reduction counter (S672), a process of setting a variation reduction flag (S680), and a process of setting an open extension flag (S685). A mode designation command indicating that the game state is the high probability / shortened fluctuation state is transmitted to the sub control unit 200A (sub control board 220) (S688), and the big hit game end processing (S650) ends.

(5) Effect control processing (S980)
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, an outline of the “effect control process (S980)” 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. Here, FIG. 25 shows only the main processing among the processings constituting the effect control processing. In this effect control process (S980), a process when a hold occurs (S1000), a notice effect management process (S1100), a symbol variation effect process (S1200), a target effect change process (S1400), a process during a hold digestion (S1600), a big hit Main processing such as the game effect processing (S1800) is repeatedly executed. Also, the time required for one round of processing in FIG. 25 is approximately 2 msec, and these processings are repeatedly executed about every 2 msec. Hereinafter, among the processes shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25, description of the big hit game rendering process will be omitted.

a. Suspension occurrence processing (S1000)
In the suspension occurrence processing (S1000), as shown in FIG. 26, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives the start winning command (S1005; YES), the advance determination specified by the start winning command (No. A process for storing information indicating the result of the first pre-determination or the second pre-determination (acceptance designation command, symbol designation command), a variation pattern range designation command, information on the number of holds, and the like, and is stored in the number-of-holds information memory. After performing the process of increasing the value of the number of holds to “+1”, the process proceeds to S1012 and the subsequent processes.

  Here, in the process of S1010, when the start winning command based on the first winning is received (S1005; YES), “information on the result of the first preliminary determination”, “variation pattern range designation command”, and “first hold” The number information is stored in the first preliminary determination result information memory 221b in the form of a shift memory, and the value of the first reserved number stored in the first reserved number information memory 223b is incremented by "+1". When a start winning command based on the second starting winning is received (S1005; YES), “information on the result of the second pre-determination”, “variation pattern range designation command”, “information on the second holding number” and the like are displayed. The value of the first hold number stored in the second pre-determination result information memory 221b in the shift memory format and stored in the second hold number information memory 224b is incremented by "+1".

In the processing of S1012, it is determined whether or not the winning start after the positive determination of S1005 is the first winning (S1012). If it is the first start winning (S1012; YES), the process proceeds to S1015 and thereafter, and if it is the second starting winning (S1012; NO), the preliminary effect flag is released (set to OFF). It is determined whether or not a hold has occurred (S1013). If the hold has been canceled (set to OFF) (S1013; YES), a process for additionally displaying a normal hold symbol is performed (S1080), and a process when a hold occurs is performed. (S1000) ends. Here, the advance effect flag is a flag indicating that the advance notice effect has been started. For this reason, when the advance notice effect (continuous notice effect) is not being executed, the second lowest display area (N1, N2, N3, N4) 27N has the lowest position among the display portions in which the reserved symbols are not displayed. A normal hold symbol is displayed on the thing. Note that, in the following description, “display unit lower than the predetermined display unit” indicates a display unit on which a hold display corresponding to a random number for determination to be processed after the predetermined display unit is performed. The “display unit higher than the predetermined display unit” indicates a display unit on which a reserved symbol corresponding to the random number for determination to be processed earlier than the predetermined display unit is displayed. For example, the display position one level lower than the first display part M1 is the second display part M2, and the display position one level higher than the second display part M2 is the first display part M1.

  If it is determined in the processing of S1013 that the advance effect flag has been set (set to ON) (S1013; NO), the value of the continuation counter is incremented by "+1" (S1014), and then the processing of S1080 is performed to generate a hold. The time processing (S1000) ends. In other words, if the advance effect flag is set (set to ON) and a second start winning is generated while the advance notice effect is being executed, the advance notice effect is temporarily interrupted, and the symbol variation effect based on the second start winning ( That is, a continuous symbol fluctuation effect) is executed. The continuation counter indicates the number of times the continuous symbol fluctuation effect can be executed. When the value of the continuation counter reaches the initial value “0”, the effect of the continuous symbol fluctuation effect is started when a later-described symbol fluctuation effect is started. No pattern is set.

  In the processing of S1012, when it is determined that the start winning prize having passed the affirmative determination of S1005 is the first starting prize (S1012; YES), it is determined whether or not "stored hold" related to the first hold exists (S1012). S1015). Here, the “stored hold” means that a random number for determination (hereinafter referred to as “target hold”) that is a target based on the first start winning is stored in the first random number memory 202a (first (When the process of S1010 is executed based on the winning start), the determination random number value is already stored in the first determination random number memory 202a, and the “stored hold” is digested before the target hold. This is a random number for determination (reserved). Then, in the present embodiment, a fluctuating notice effect is executed in the symbol change effect executed by digesting the “target hold”.

  If a negative determination is made in the processing of S1015 (S1015; NO), in the first hold display area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M, the last of the display portions where no hold symbol is displayed is displayed. A normal hold symbol is displayed on the lower order (S1080), and the process when hold occurs (S1000) is ended. On the other hand, if the determination in S1015 is affirmative (S1015; YES), it is determined whether or not the preliminary effect flag has been released (set to OFF) (S1017) and set (ON). If the setting has been made (S1017; NO), the processing in S1080 is performed, and then the processing when the hold has occurred (S1000) ends. That is, when the advance notice effect has already been started, the advance notice effect is not repeatedly executed by the process of S1017.

If it is determined in S1017 that the preliminary effect flag has been canceled (set to OFF) (S1017; YES), the information is displayed based on the information indicating the result of the preliminary determination (first preliminary determination) specified by the start winning command received this time. Then, it is determined whether the hold that has occurred this time is a specific hold (S1020). That is, if the success / failure designation command included in the information on the result of the first preliminary determination transmitted in the process of S1005 is “acceptability designation command C3”, an affirmative determination is made in S1020 (it is determined that a specific suspension has occurred). On the other hand, if it is the “pass / fail command C1” or the “pass / fail command C2”, a negative determination is made in S1020 (it is determined that a normal hold has occurred). If it is the specific suspension (S1020; YES), it is determined whether or not to execute the continuous announcement effect for the specific suspension (S1025), and if a determination result indicating that it is not to be obtained is obtained (S1030; NO), S1080 After the processing of (1), the processing at the time of occurrence of suspension (S1000) ends. On the other hand, when the determination result of execution is obtained (S1030; YES), a process of setting an effect pattern (scenario) of a continuous announcement effect, a process of setting (setting ON) an advance effect flag, and a first hold display In the area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M, after performing a process of displaying a specific reserved symbol on the lowest one of the display portions where no reserved symbol is displayed (S1040), a process at the time of retention occurrence ( S1000) ends.

  Here, in the continuous announcement effect for the specific hold, “stored hold” is all normal hold, and the variation pattern range designation command transmitted at the time of acquisition of each “stored hold” is “command indicating block number 0”. "," Command indicating block number 1 "or" command indicating block number 2 ", the determination is affirmative. In addition, the “stored hold” includes a specific hold, and the “variable pattern range designation command transmitted when acquiring each“ stored hold ”” includes a “command indicating a block number other than block numbers 0 to 2”. Is included, a negative determination is made. As described above, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 can easily and reliably determine whether or not to execute the continuous announcement effect by checking whether the “command indicating the block number” is included in the specific range. it can.

  In addition, as the announcement effect pattern (scenario) of the continuous announcement effect, a plurality of patterns are prepared in association with the number of reservations at that time, and are determined based on the number of reservations at that time and a random number lottery. For example, in the specific example 1 described above, an advance notice effect in which the ally character K1 appears in the first symbol change effect is performed, and an advance notice effect in which the enemy character K2 appears in the second symbol change effect is performed. An effect pattern (scenario) in which a preliminary effect in which the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 check each other is performed, and a battle effect (a fluctuating notice effect) is performed until the battle between the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 is determined in the specific symbol change effect. Is determined. Further, when the number of “stored reservations” is one, for example, in a design variation production based on “stored reservations”, a preliminary announcement production in which an ally character K1 and an enemy character K2 appear is performed, and a specific design variation production is performed. In, an effect pattern (scenario) for performing a battle effect (a fluctuating notice effect) until the battle between the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 is determined is determined.

  Also, if it is determined in S1020 that the normal suspension is performed (S1020; NO), it is determined whether or not to execute the continuous announcement effect for the normal suspension (S1060), and a determination result indicating that the execution is not performed is obtained (S1060). (S1065; NO), after performing the processing of S1080, terminates the processing at the time of suspension occurrence (S1000). On the other hand, when the determination result of execution is obtained (S1065; YES), a process of setting an effect pattern (scenario) of a continuous announcement effect, a process of setting (setting ON) an advance effect flag, and a first hold display In the area (M1, M2, M3, M4) 27M, after performing a process of displaying a specific reserved symbol on the lowest one of the display portions where no reserved symbol is displayed (S1070), a process at the time of retention occurrence ( S1000)

Here, in the continuous announcement effect for the normal hold, the “stored hold” is all the normal hold, and the variation pattern range designation command transmitted at the time of acquiring each “stored hold” is “command indicating block number 0”. "," Command indicating block number 1 "or" command indicating block number 2 ", and is determined to be affirmative when the execution lottery is won. Also, the “stored hold” includes a specific hold, or the “variable pattern range designation command transmitted at the time of acquisition of each“ stored hold ”includes a“ command indicating a block number other than block numbers 0 to 2 ”. If the lottery has been completed or the lottery has been lost, a negative judgment is made. The process of setting the effect pattern (scenario) of the continuous announcement effect is performed in the same manner as the process of S1040. Note that a plurality of announcement effect patterns (scenarios) set in S1070 are also prepared in association with the number of reservations at that time, and are determined based on the number of reservations at that time and random number lottery.

b. Notice effect management processing (S1100)
When the notice effect management process (S1100) is activated, as shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not the advance effect flag is set (set to ON) (S1105). If the advance effect flag has been released (set to OFF) (S1105; NO), the advance effect management process (S1100) ends.

  If the advance effect flag has been set (set to ON) (S1105; YES), it is determined whether or not the reception timing of the mode designation command designating the shortened variation has arrived (S1110). This reception timing comes when the big hit game ends and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the processing of S688 (see FIG. 24). Then, when the reception timing comes (S1110; YES), a process of canceling the pre-stage effect flag (set to OFF) and a process of correcting the reserved symbol (the specific reserved symbol displayed in the first reserved display area 27N is (S1120), and ends the announcement effect management process (S1700) (see FIG. 17A). That is, even if the continuous announcement effect relating to the first effect (the symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol) is being continued, if the low probability shortened state or the high probability shortened state is reached, the continuous announcement is performed. End the production. For example, "a case where a big hit is generated based on the second start winning award generated during the execution of the continuous announcement effect, the big hit game is ended, and the game state is reduced and changed" can be exemplified. If the value of the continuation counter is “positive” when performing the process of S1120, the value of the continuation counter is also initialized (the process of setting it to 0). In addition, even if the continuous announcement effect related to the first effect is being continued, the continuous announcement effect is stopped or interrupted when the low probability shortened state or the high probability shortened state is reached, and when the gaming state becomes the normal fluctuation state, the continuous announcement state is interrupted. The notice effect may be resumed.

  If the reception timing of the mode designation command designating the shortening variation has not arrived (S1110; NO), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the shortening variation state (S1112), and the determination is negative. If not (S1112; NO), the announcement effect management process (S1100) is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination is affirmative in S1112, it is determined whether the change start timing of the first special symbol has come (S1116), and when the determination is negative (S1116; NO), The preview effect management process (S1100) ends as it is.

  If it is determined in S1116 that the change start timing of the first special symbol has arrived (S1116; YES), the notice effect management process (S1100) ends after the process of S1120. In other words, even if the advance effect flag is set based on the first start winning when the game state is the shortened change state, if the case where the change display of the first special symbol starts in the shortened change state occurs, the advance effect flag is set. Is canceled, and there is no continuous announcement effect. Note that the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives a symbol variation start command (see S572 in FIG. 22) received when the variation display of the first special symbol is started, and a hold for designating a decrease in the first number of holds. By receiving the number designation command (see S575 in FIG. 22), it is possible to determine whether or not the variation start timing of the first special symbol has arrived. The command at the start of the symbol change will be described later.

c. Symbol fluctuation effect processing (S1200)
In the symbol variation effect processing (S1200), as shown in FIG. 28, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives a command at the time of starting symbol variation (S1205; YES), the processes after S1210 are executed. Here, the commands received in the processing of S1205 are a fluctuation pattern designation command and a special symbol stop information designation command.

  The CPU 220a can determine the result of the hit / fail determination executed in the main control unit 200A based on the received “special symbol stop information designation command”. Then, if the result of the hit determination is a big hit (S1210; YES), the process of setting a big hit effect pattern (S1300A) is performed based on the received fluctuation pattern designation command, and then the process proceeds to S1345. I do. In addition, when the result of the determination is correct (S1210; NO), based on the received variation pattern designation command, the process of setting an effect pattern table at the time of deviation (S1300B) is performed, and then the process of S1345 is performed. Transition.

  Here, any effect pattern setting processing (S1300A, S1300B) is executed based on FIG. When these effect pattern setting processes (S1300A, S1300B) are started, it is determined whether or not the advance effect flag is set (set to ON) (S1302), and if it is released (set to OFF) (S1302; NO) ), It is determined whether or not the target effect execution flag has been released (set to OFF) (S1306). If it has been canceled (set to OFF) (S1306; YES), a process of setting a normal effect pattern (an effect pattern without a continuous announcement effect) is performed (S1318), and an effect pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B). ) To end. Here, the target effect execution flag is a flag indicating that it is in a state of being set to an effect pattern for performing a symbol change effect (specific design change effect) accompanied by a fluctuating notice effect. If the target effect execution flag is set (set to ON), the process proceeds to S1318 in (S1306; NO), the contents of which will be described later.

  If it is determined in the processing of S1302 that the advance effect flag has been set (set to ON) (S1302; YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the continuation counter is “0” (S1305), and the value of the continuation counter is determined. Is "0" (S1305; YES), a process of setting an effect pattern in consideration of the scenario set in the process of S1040 or S1070 (see FIG. 26), and storing the set effect pattern in the previous effect storage means. A process for (update storage) is performed (S1310), and the effect pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B) ends. The effect pattern stored (updated and stored) in the previous effect storage means is referred to when the continuous symbol change effect is started (see the process of S1312), and the previously executed symbol is used as the effect pattern of the continuous symbol change effect. The same effect pattern as the variable effect is set. Note that the last effect storage means is provided in the RAM 220 b mounted on the sub-control board 220.

  If the value of the continuation counter is “positive”, the same effect pattern as the previous effect pattern stored in the previous effect storage means is set as the effect pattern, and the value of the continuation counter is set to “−1”. Is performed, the effect pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B) ends. Thus, the effect pattern of the continuous symbol fluctuation effect has the same content as the symbol fluctuation effect performed last time (see FIG. 16).

  As described above, when the target effect execution flag is set (set to ON) (S1306; NO), the effect pattern of the specific symbol variation effect is determined based on the scenario set in the process of S1040 or S1070. After performing the setting process and the process of canceling the target effect execution flag (S1318), the effect pattern setting process (S1300A, S1300B) ends.

When ending the processing of S1300A or S1300B, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 performs a processing of setting a stop symbol of the effect symbol (a symbol to be definitely displayed) (S1345), and then proceeds to the process of S1350. Here, in the process of S1345 executed after the process of S1300A, a specific mode of the “symbol for determining and displaying the big hit” or the like is selected and set as the “big hit stop symbol”, and is executed through the process of S1300B. In the process of S1345, a specific mode or the like of the “effect design for confirming and displaying the departure” is selected and set as the “departure stop symbol”.

  In the process of S1350, a command (effect display detailed command) for specifying the “effect pattern” determined in the process of S1300A or S1300B and the “stop symbol of the effect symbol” determined in the process of S1345 is output to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display). The display is transmitted to the control board 222) to cause the effect display device 27 to start displaying the effect symbols such as effect symbols and background symbols (S1350). That is, the symbol variation effect on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is started. Thereafter, when the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 determines that the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) has been received (S1360; YES), the effect display control unit transmits the received symbol stop command. 222A, the effect display of the effect symbol and the background symbol on the effect display device 27 is stopped (S1365), and the symbol change effect is ended.

d. Target effect change processing (S1400)
As shown in FIG. 30, when the target effect change process (S1400) is activated, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a specific symbol change effect (symbol change effect accompanied by a notice effect during change) is being executed. (S1405). If the determination is negative (S1405; NO), the target effect change process (S1400) ends. On the other hand, if the specific symbol variation effect (the symbol variation effect accompanied by the fluctuating notice effect) is being executed (S1405; YES), the process proceeds to S1410 and thereafter.

  In the processing of S1410, it is determined whether or not the timing to start the period (valid period) in which the operation of the effect button SW is validated has come (S1410). When this timing comes (S1410; YES), a process of validating the operation of the effect button SW and a process of executing a display prompting the operation of the effect button SW (hereinafter, referred to as “button display”) are performed (S1415). . Here, in the present embodiment, after the reach display has passed a certain time (for example, 2 seconds) in the symbol variation effect (specific symbol variation effect) corresponding to the hold (acquisition information) that is the target of the advance notice effect, The period up to one second before the execution time of the fluctuation announcement effect is set as the valid period (see FIG. 12). However, in this embodiment, if the effect button SW is operated before the scheduled period expires, the valid period ends at that point. Then, if the effect button SW is operated within this valid period, the “predetermined condition” is satisfied. The start time of the effective period is not limited to the one shown in the present embodiment. For example, the effective period may be started at the same time as starting the specific symbol variation effect, or may be started at the same time as the reach display is performed. Good. This is the same in Examples 2 to 4 and Modifications 1 to 3 described later.

  When the sub-control unit 220A confirms the operation on the operation button SW during the valid period (S1430; YES), the sub-control unit 220A performs a process of invalidating the operation of the effect button SW and a process of deleting the button display (S1440). After performing the process of changing the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect (S1445), the target effect change process (S1400) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the validity period has ended (S1460; YES) without confirming the operation on the operation button SW during the validity period (S1430; NO), the process of invalidating the operation of the effect button SW is performed. Then, a process of deleting the button display is performed (S1465), and the target effect change process (S1400) ends.

e. Processing at the time of suspension digestion (S1600)
In the on-hold processing (S1600), as shown in FIG. 31, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives the symbol change start command (S1605; YES), the preliminary effect flag is set (set to ON). It is determined whether or not there is (S1610). If the advance effect flag has been canceled (set to OFF) (S1610; NO), the number of reserved symbols (the number of reserved symbols) is set to “−1”, and A process of erasing information or the like indicating the result of the corresponding pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) from the corresponding pre-determination result information memory (221b, 222b), and lower-order storage of the pre-determination result information memory A process of shifting the information relating to the result of the pre-determination stored in the area to the next higher storage area, and one piece of information stored in the lower storage area of the determination random value information memory (not shown) The process of shifting to the upper storage area and the process of decrementing the value of the reserved number stored in the corresponding reserved number information memory (223b, 224b) by "-1" are performed (S1690), and the processing at the time of the reserved digestion is performed. To end the (S1600).

  Here, the process of setting the number of held symbols (the number of held symbols) to “−1” in S1690 is performed by the held symbols displayed in the target held display areas (the first held display area 27M and the first held display area 27N). Is a process for reducing the number of. That is, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the random number for determination acquired by generating the first start winning, among the symbols displaying the reserved symbols on the display units M1 to M4 of the first reserved display area 27M, The suspended display of the uppermost display unit is deleted, and the suspended display of the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. In addition, when the symbol fluctuation effect is started based on the random number for determination acquired by generating the second start winning, among the ones displaying the reserved symbols on the display units N1 to N4 of the second reserved display area 27N, The suspended display of the uppermost display unit is deleted, and the suspended display of the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. However, when a hold symbol other than the hold symbol to be erased is not displayed in the corresponding hold display area (the first hold display area 27M and the second hold display area 27N), the hold display of the uppermost display section is displayed. Only the erasing process is performed.

  If the advance effect flag is set (set to ON) (S1610; YES), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation effect is executed by digesting the “stored hold” to be digested immediately before the target hold. It is determined (S1615). If the determination is negative (S1615; NO), the processing of S1690 is performed, and then the processing at the time of holding (S1600) is ended. In addition, in the case of a symbol variation effect executed by digesting the “stored reservation” to be consumed immediately before the target suspension (S1615; YES), a process of releasing (setting OFF) the preliminary effect flag and After the processing for setting the target effect execution flag (set to ON) is performed (S1630), the processing in S1690 is performed, and the processing at the time of holding (S1600) ends.

(6) Effects of Embodiment In the gaming machine 1, execution of a fluctuating preview effect during a fluctuating display (during a specific fluctuating effect) based on a random number for determination (acquisition information) targeted for a continuous notice effect (continuous effect). Since the mode can be reset by performing an operation on the effect button SW, it is possible to effectively give the player a sense of expectation for a notice effect (continuous notice effect). For example, even in the case where an advance announcement effect of a low reliability mode (advance announcement effect) is performed as the advance announcement effect, the reliability is determined based on the effective operation of performing the changing announcement effect on the effect button SW. If it is possible to reset the execution mode to a high execution mode, it is possible to increase the player's expectation during the execution of the fluctuating notice effect. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

In addition, in the present gaming machine 1, the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect can be reset (re-determined) based on the player's instruction, so that the player's awareness of participation in the game is raised, and the notice effect (continuous effect) is performed. ) Can be further enhanced. For example, a player can select whether or not to reset (redetermine) a fluctuating notice effect in accordance with the reliability of the effect that appeared in the advance notice effect, so that a sense of expectation for the notice effect (continuous effect) can be obtained. Can be even higher. In the present embodiment, as a specific example of the input unit, a press-type button that allows a player to perform a pressing operation is illustrated, but an input unit in another aspect may be illustrated. For example, another contact-type sensor such as a sensor (for example, a planar sensor) in which a player makes contact (for example, slides) with a body (for example, a finger) to make an input, or a case where a player The input means may be configured by a sensor that detects the presence of the non-contact (hereinafter, referred to as a non-contact type sensor). Here, as the non-contact type sensor, a sensor capable of detecting a “hand of a player held over” in front of the sensor can be exemplified. In this case, holding the hand of the player (the body of the player) in front of the non-contact type sensor corresponds to the inputting action. Examples of the non-contact sensor include an optical or infrared non-contact sensor, a surface-type capacitance non-contact sensor, and the like. Then, the non-contact type sensor can be installed on the board surface of the game board 10 or an accessory (central device 20) provided on the game board 10, and in these cases, the sensor is fitted into the front frame 4. The “hand of the player held over” in front of the glass plate 43 (transparent plate) is detected by the non-contact type sensor. Further, examples of the other contact-type sensors include a sensor for detecting a player's body temperature, a sensor for detecting a player's voice (for example, a voice of “change the effect”), and the like.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the valid period in which the operation of the effect button SW is validated starts, the operation opportunity of the effect button SW (change opportunity of the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect) is limited to one time. However, a plurality of (two, three, or the like) operation opportunities of the effect button SW are provided, or an unlimited operation can be performed within a period set in advance as a validity period, so that a fluctuating notice effect is produced. The execution mode may be changed many times. At this time, in the case where there are a number of execution modes of the fluctuating notice effect that have a stepwise increase in reliability, the reliability of the fluctuating notice effect may be improved as the number of operations of the effect button SW increases, The reliability of the announcement effect during the change may increase or decrease (for example, the reliability may increase in the odd-numbered operation, or may decrease in the even-numbered operation).

  In addition, when the gaming machine 1 obtains a determination result indicating that the continuous announcement effect is to be executed based on the first winning prize generated in the shortened variation state, the gaming machine 1 executes the continuous announcement effect triggered by the end of the shortened variation state. This will be described with reference to a specific example 2 in FIG. The first hold state column in FIG. 32 shows the state of occurrence of the first start winning prize, the advance notice column indicates whether or not “advance notice effect” is executed, and the variable advance notice column indicates “variable notice effect”. Is executed. The figure shows a case where the second special symbol is performed many times in a short time and three first start winnings occur in the shortened fluctuation state (open extended state) executed after the end of the big hit game. Is shown. Then, it is assumed that it is determined that the continuous announcement effect is to be executed based on the third first winning award among the three first winning awards. Then, it is assumed that the hold based on the first winning start is not exhausted until the game state becomes the normal fluctuation state (until the operation of the opening extension means and the shortening fluctuation means is stopped).

In this specific example 2, the continuous announcement effect determined to be executed in the shortening fluctuation state (open extension state) is triggered by the normal fluctuation state of the game state (the operation of the opening extension means and the shortening fluctuation means is activated). Executable (when stopped). In other words, even if the gaming state at the time when the random number for determination (acquisition information) is stored in the first random number memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) is the shortened fluctuation state (second gaming state), According to the first embodiment, the continuous announcement effect based on the random number for determination (acquisition information) can be executed after the game state becomes the normal fluctuation state (the first game state). Increase the entertainment interest. Unlike the present embodiment, a random number for determination is stored in the first random number memory 202a for determination, and a continuous announcement effect (continuous announcement effect according to the first effect) is performed based on the stored random number for determination. Even if a determination result indicating that the game can be executed is obtained, when the game state is in the shortened fluctuation state (open extended state), a determination that the continuous announcement effect is to be executed (the execution determination means according to claim 7) ) May be temporarily discarded (canceled), or the determination as to whether or not to execute the continuous announcement effect (determination by the execution determination means according to claim 7) may not be performed. Then, in these cases, the continuous announcement effect (the first random number) is performed when the game state of the determination random number value stored in the first determination random number memory 202a is changed to the normal fluctuation state (non-open extended state). It is determined whether or not it is possible to execute the continuous announcement effect relating to the effect (determination is made by the execution determining means according to claim 7), and the continuous announcement effect (the continuous announcement effect according to the first effect) can be executed. When a determination result to the effect is obtained, a continuous announcement effect (continuous announcement effect related to the first effect) may be performed.

  Further, in the specific example 2 (one specific example of the invention of claim 5), when the gaming state is in the second gaming state (shortened fluctuation state), the first random number memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) Can be executed when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state (normally fluctuating state) based on the random number for determination (acquisition information) stored in the game. Although the case where the second production state (continuous announcement production relating to the first production) is performed may be executable when the second game state (shortened fluctuation state) ends (especially, the second production state). When there is a time difference between the end of the gaming state and the start of the first gaming state). Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment may include a gaming state other than the first gaming state and the second gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as a third gaming state) as the gaming state. For example, the third gaming state is a case where the possibility of entering the second starting port 17b is higher than the first gaming state and lower than the second gaming state, and the gaming state is changed from the second gaming state to the first gaming state. The determination is made in a case where there is a case 1 (case 1 in which the second game state ends) to transition to a state and a case 2 (case 2 in which the second game state ends) from the second game state to the third game state. When the game state at the time when the random number for acquisition (acquisition information) is stored in the first judgment random number memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) is the shortened fluctuation state (second game state), Even if the continuous announcement effect based on the numerical value (acquisition information) (continuous announcement effect on the symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol) can be executed when the second game state ends, Good.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the first start winning is generated in the shortened fluctuation state, the continuous announcement effect based on the first start winning generated in the normal fluctuation state is performed as follows. This will be described with reference to a specific example 3 in FIG. Here, in FIG. 33 as well, the first hold state column indicates the occurrence status of the first start winning, the advance notice column indicates whether or not the “advance notice effect” is executed, and the variable notice notice column indicates This indicates whether or not the “floating notice effect” has been executed. In the same figure, in the shortened fluctuation state (open extended state) executed after the end of the big hit game, a case where the second special symbol is performed many times in a short time and two first start winnings occur. Is shown. Then, it is assumed that three first start winnings have occurred after the game state has shifted to the normal fluctuation state, and that a continuous announcement effect has been determined based on the third first start winning.

  Note that “1” and “2” in the first hold state column indicate the first start winning generated in the shortened fluctuation state (open extended state), and “1” and “2” in the “special figure 1” column The variable display (variable display of the first special symbol) executed based on the first start winning is shown. In addition, the first starting prize in which “3”, “4”, and “5” in the column of the first hold state are generated in the normal fluctuation state is referred to as “3”, “4”, and “4” in the column of “special figure 1”. "5" indicates a variable display (variable display of the first special symbol) executed based on the first start winning. Until the game state becomes the normal fluctuation state (until the operation of the opening extension means and the shortening fluctuation means is stopped), the hold based on the first start winning in the shortening fluctuation state (open extension state) is exhausted. Assume that there was no.

  In this specific example 3, when the gaming state is in the shortened fluctuation state (open extended state), the determination random number memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) stored in the first determination random number memory 202a based on the first start winning prize. In a state having a random number value (hereinafter, referred to as pre-shift information), the game state becomes a normal fluctuation state (non-open extended state), and after the normal fluctuation state (non-open extended state), the first starting prize. A continuous announcement effect (continuous announcement effect according to the first effect) based on the random number for determination (hereinafter referred to as post-shift information) stored in the first random number memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) is performed. In such cases, it is handled as follows. That is, after all the pre-shift information has been consumed, a continuous announcement effect based on the post-shift information is performed.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the gaming state at the time when the random number for determination (acquisition information) is stored in the first random number memory 202a for first determination (first acquisition information storage unit) is changed to a shortened fluctuation state (second game). State), the continuous announcement effect based on the determination random value (acquisition information) is not performed, and after all the determination random values (acquisition information) have been processed, the game state changes to the normal fluctuation state (non- After the state is opened and extended, a continuous announcement effect based on the random number for determination (acquisition information) stored in the first random number memory 202a (first acquisition information storage means) is enabled. Therefore, based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, it is possible to play a game with reduced tension.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the passage detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided at a predetermined portion where the game ball can flow down, and the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect is changed based on the detection of the game ball by the passage detection means. Things. In the second embodiment, (i) as shown in FIG. 34A, a passage detection sensor 21T for detecting passage of a game ball is provided in the middle of a warp passage 21w provided in the central device 20. This embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that (ii) the target effect change process (S1400) is executed based on FIG. 35A instead of FIG.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), when a certain period of time has elapsed after the reach display is performed in the specific symbol variation effect, a display urging the game ball to pass through the warp passage 21w on the display screen (hereinafter, referred to as a display). , A passage display) is performed, and a valid period (a period that triggers a change in the effect execution mode) in which the detection of the passage detection sensor 21T is valid is started (d15). When the passing ball is detected by the passage detecting unit 21T within the valid period, the valid period ends (d16), and when the period set in advance as the valid period expires when the passing detecting unit 21T is not detected within the valid period. The validity period ends (d16). When the passage of the game ball is not detected within the valid period (a17), the execution mode (producing mode) is performed in the same manner as in the case where the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period of the first embodiment. )), The fluctuating notice effect proceeds (see a18 to a21 in FIG. 13), and when the passage of the game ball is detected within the valid period (b17), “within the valid period of the first embodiment” In the same manner as in the case where the effect button SW is operated, the execution mode (effect mode) is changed and the fluctuating notice effect proceeds (see b18 to b21 in FIG. 13). In addition, in the second embodiment and the first modified example described later, even though the random number for determination which is the target of the fluctuating announcement effect is off-hold, the high reliability is obtained based on the detection of the passage of the game ball. When the execution mode (production mode) is set, the ally character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins (see FIG. 14), and goes off the display screen 27a, as in the first embodiment. A design may be displayed.

  Next, the target effect change processing (S1400) according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the target effect change process (S1400) is activated, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a specific symbol change effect (symbol change effect accompanied by a fluctuating notice effect) is being executed (S1405). If the determination is negative (S1405; NO), the target effect change process (S1400) ends. On the other hand, if the specific symbol variation effect (the symbol variation effect accompanied by the fluctuating notice effect) is being executed (S1405; YES), the process proceeds to S1411 and subsequent steps.

In the process of S1411, it is determined whether or not the timing to start the period (valid period) in which the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T is valid has come (S1411). When this timing comes (S1411; YES), a process of validating the detection by the passage detection sensor 21T and a process of executing a display (passing display) for prompting the passing of the game ball through the warp passage 21w are performed (S1416). . Here, also in the second embodiment, the reach display has passed a certain time (for example, 2 seconds) in the symbol variation effect (specific symbol variation effect) corresponding to the hold (acquisition information) that is the target of the advance notice effect. After that, the validity period is one second before the execution time of the fluctuation notice effect is reached, but if the production button SW is operated before the expiration of the scheduled period, the validity period ends at that time (See FIG. 12).

  When the sub-control unit 220A confirms that “the passage detection sensor 21T has detected the passage of the game ball” during the valid period (S1431; YES), the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T invalidates the validity. Then, a process of deleting the passing display is performed (S1441), a process of changing the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect is performed (S1446), and then the target effect change process (S1400) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the validity period has ended (S1461; YES) without confirming that "the passing detection sensor 21T has detected the passage of the game ball during the validity period" (S1431; NO), the passage is performed. A process of invalidating the detection of the game ball by the detection sensor 21T and a process of erasing the passing display are performed (S1466), and the target effect change process (S1400) ends.

  According to the second embodiment, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained. Particularly, in the second embodiment, the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect is based on the act of the player adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball (the act of adjusting the firing intensity so that the game ball can enter the warp passage 21w). Since the resetting (redetermination) can be performed, the player's awareness of participation in the game can be increased, and the expectation for the notice effect (continuous effect) can be further increased. In the second embodiment, the mode in which the pass detection sensor 21T for detecting the passage of the game ball passing through the warp passage 21w is illustrated, but the mode of the pass detection means is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Modification Example 1 of FIG. 35B, a mode in which a passage detection sensor 21U for detecting the passage of a game ball passing through the stage 21p can be exemplified.

  In the second embodiment and the first modification as well, when the valid period in which the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensors 21T and 21U is valid is started, the passage detection sensor 21T has an opportunity to perform the effective detection (during a change). Although the mode of changing the execution mode of the notice effect is limited to one time, the detection period is provided a plurality of times (two times, three times, or the like), or the detection period is unlimited within a period preset as a valid period. Operation may be performed, and the chance of changing the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect may be set to many times. At this time, in the case where there are many execution modes of the notice effect during the change, the reliability of which is gradually increased, the reliability of the notice effect during the change may be improved as the number of times of detection by the passage detection sensor 21T increases. However, the reliability of the fluctuating announcement effect may increase or decrease (for example, the reliability may increase in the odd-numbered detection, or may decrease in the even-numbered detection).

  Next, a gaming machine according to a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, (a) when the conditions for changing the reserved symbol are satisfied during execution of the advance notice effect, the ally character K1 acquires an item (a tool for winning the battle), and FIG. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the reserved symbol change process is added, but the other points are the same as the first embodiment. The third embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, but may be a modification of the second embodiment.

  In the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, a passage detection sensor 21T is provided in the middle of the warp passage 21w of the central device 20 (see FIG. 34). The passing detection sensor 21T is capable of detecting a game ball from beginning to end, but the detection of the game ball is during execution of each advance notice effect, and the change of the reserved symbol is still performed during each advance notice effect. On the condition that it is not performed, it becomes an opportunity to change the reserved symbol (described later).

A specific example (hereinafter, referred to as specific example 4) of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Also in the specific example 4, similarly to the specific example 1 described above, the game state is the normal fluctuation state, and three normal holding symbols A1 are displayed in the first holding display area 27M (the first holding number is 1). 3), it is assumed that a first starting prize is generated, a specific hold is generated, and a specific hold symbol C is displayed (not shown). Then, the first symbol variation effect is started by digesting the previously stored one of the three random numbers for determination (normal suspension) stored at the time of occurrence of the specific suspension (g4). Thereafter, after a lapse of a predetermined time, “friend character K1” appears on the display screen 27a (g5). At this time, a background image indicating “ground” is displayed on the display screen 27a (g5).

  During the execution of the first symbol variation effect, the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (g6), and when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, the game ball is first digested in the first hold display area 27M. The reserved symbol (the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) indicating the existence of the determined random number value (acquired information) is changed to the first item (for example, the reserved symbol imitating a helmet) G1. You. In the present embodiment, during the symbol change effect accompanied by the advance notice effect, if the change of the reserved symbol has not yet been made, the detection of the passage of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T is effective throughout. The passage detection may be valid only at a predetermined time during the fluctuation effect (for example, a certain time after the appearance of the ally character K1).

  Thereafter, when the variation time of the first symbol variation effect has elapsed, the first symbol variation effect is terminated (g8). Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the second symbol change effect is started (g9). At this time, the hold symbol imitating the first item G1 is deleted, but the ally character K1 on the display screen 27a is in a state of wearing the first item (helmet) G1 (g9). Thereafter, after a certain period of time, “enemy character K2” appears on the display screen 27a (g10). Then, even during the second symbol change effect, when the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (g11) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, the game ball is first digested in the first hold display area 27M. The reserved symbol (reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) indicating the existence of the determination random number value (acquisition information) is changed to a second item (for example, a reserved symbol imitating a shield) G2 ( g12). Thereafter, when the fluctuation time of the second symbol fluctuation effect has elapsed, the second symbol fluctuation effect ends (g13).

  Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the third symbol change effect is started (g14). At this time, the hold symbol imitating the second item G2 is deleted, but the ally character K1 on the display screen 27a is wearing the second item (shield) G2 (g14). Even during the third symbol variation effect, when the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (g15) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, it is determined that the game ball is first consumed in the first hold display area 27M. The reserved symbol (reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) indicating the existence of the random number value (acquisition information) is changed to a third item (for example, a reserved symbol imitating a sword) G3 (g16). . Thereafter, when the fluctuation time of the third symbol fluctuation effect has elapsed, the third symbol fluctuation effect ends (g17).

  Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the specific symbol change effect is started (g18). In this case also, the hold symbol imitating the third item G3 is deleted, but the ally character K1 on the display screen 27a is in a state of wearing the third item (sword) G3 (g18). While the ally character K1 and the enemy character K2 are checking each other by increasing or decreasing their distance, during this time, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped in this order and reach display is performed. Thereafter, when a certain time has elapsed, the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen (button display), and an effective period in which the operation of the effect button SW is valid is started (g19). When the effect button is operated within the valid period, the valid period ends (g20). When the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period, the period set in advance as the valid period expires, and the valid period ends (g20). g20).

Here, in the gaming machine of the third embodiment, in addition to the above-described execution modes 1 to 5, as an effect pattern (execution mode) of the continuous announcement effect (continuous announcement effect using the advance announcement effect and the changing announcement effect), The following execution mode is also provided. That is, although the number of enemy characters K2 is one and the number of ally characters K1 is one, an execution mode in which the ally character K1 has one item (hereinafter, referred to as an execution mode 6), and the ally character K1 has a plurality of items (Hereinafter referred to as execution mode 7), and an execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode 8) in which the ally character K1 includes an item and the enemy character K2 is weakened. The reliability of the execution mode 6 is “15%”, the reliability of the execution mode 7 is “20%”, and the reliability of the execution mode 8 is “30%”. It should be noted that the number of items (for example, 0, 1, or a plurality of items) that the ally character K1 can acquire is determined by the passage detection sensor 21T during passage of the game ball during the symbol change effect accompanied by the individual advance notice effect. Will be different depending on whether or not is detected.

  Returning to FIG. 38, if the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period (g21), a fluctuating notice effect is performed in the execution mode (effect mode) in which the advance notice effect was executed ( g22). That is, in the specific example 4, since a plurality of items are acquired during the advance notice effect, the execution mode 7 is executed. Further, unlike the specific example 4, the execution mode 6 is executed when the number of items acquired during the advance notice effect is singular, and the execution mode 1 is executed when the number of items acquired during the advance notice effect is “0”. Is done.

  Thus, the case where the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period (g21), and the continuous notice effect is a true notice (the case where the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is actually a hit hold). After the effect that the ally character K1 defeats the enemy character K2, a big hit symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a. In addition, when the continuous announcement effect is the gaseous announcement (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous announcement effect is actually released), the enemy character K2 comes off the display screen 27a through the effect of victory over the ally character K1. Display a symbol. In the third embodiment, as the number of items acquired in the advance notice effect stage increases, the reliability of the changing notice effect may increase. In this case, even when the effect button SW is not operated within the validity period, the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect is high even though the random number for determination that is the target of the fluctuating notice effect is out of hold. When the degree of reliability is reached, the ally character K1 may self-destruct and the enemy character K2 may win, and then display the design on the display screen 27a.

  On the other hand, when the effect button SW is operated during the valid period (h21), the execution mode (effect mode) in which the advance notice effect has been executed is changed to perform the fluctuating notice effect (h22). For example, when the advance notice effect is “duel battle”, “nunchaku” that the enemy character K2 wields becomes “sea bream” based on the operation of the effect button SW. That is, the weapon of the enemy character K2 is changed from “nunchaku” to “sea bream”, and the execution mode 8 is executed. In addition, also in the specific example 4, similarly to the specific example 1, the content of the battle may be changed to a chase battle (running race) performed on a land track. Also at this time, when the continuous announcement effect is a true announcement (when the hold that triggers the execution of the continuous announcement effect is actually a hit hold), the display is performed after the ally character K1 defeats the enemy character K2. The big hit symbol is displayed on the screen 27a. In addition, when the continuous announcement effect is the gaseous announcement (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous announcement effect is actually released), the enemy character K2 comes off the display screen 27a through the effect of victory over the ally character K1. Display a symbol. In addition, in the third embodiment and the later-described modified example 2, even though the random number for determination which is the target of the fluctuating announcement effect is off-hold, high reliability is obtained based on the operation of the effect button SW. Is set, the ally character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins, similar to the first embodiment. Good.

Next, with reference to FIG. 39A, a description will be given of a reserved symbol change process (S1500) according to the third embodiment. When the pending symbol change process (S1500) is activated, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a symbol variation effect accompanied by a preliminary announcement effect is being executed (S1510). If the determination is negative (S1510; NO), the pending symbol change process (S1500) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined to be affirmative (S1510; YES), it is determined whether or not the passage detection sensor 21T has detected the passage of the game ball (S1515). If it is not detected (S1515; NO), The pending symbol change process (S1500) is ended, and the process temporarily returns to the effect control process (S980).

  On the other hand, when the passing detection sensor 21T detects the passing of the game ball (S1515; YES), it is determined whether or not the pending symbol has already been changed in the symbol variation effect (S1520). If the pending symbol has already been changed (S1520; YES), the pending symbol change process (S1500) is ended as it is, and if the pending symbol has not been changed (S1520; NO), After performing the process of changing the reserved symbol (the reserved symbol A1 displayed on the first display unit M1) indicating the existence of the random number for determination (acquisition information) which is first digested in the first reserved display area 27M. Then, the pending symbol change process (S1500) ends.

  According to the third embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. That is, it is possible to collect items for making the floating announcement effect more advantageous by passing the game ball through the warp passage 21w at the stage of the advance announcement effect. For this reason, it is possible to provide a new form of hold change effect in the symbol change effect accompanied by the advance notice effect. Then, the content of the changed design is gradually reflected in subsequent announcement effects (advance announcement effect, fluctuating announcement effect), and the announcement effect (fluctuating announcement effect) is changed during execution of the specific fluctuation effect. Because it is possible, the entertainment interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the third embodiment, the mode in which the passage detection sensor 21T for detecting the passage of the game ball passing through the warp passage 21w is illustrated, but similarly to the first modification, the game ball passing the stage 21p is provided. A mode in which a passage detection sensor 21U for detecting the passage of the vehicle is provided can also be exemplified. Further, the mode in which the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect is changed based on the operation of the effect button SW has been exemplified. Alternatively, the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect may be changed.

  Further, also in the third embodiment, an example in which the opportunity to change the reserved symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T is set to one time each time the symbol change effect with the advance notice effect is performed once. However, the opportunity to change the reserved symbol may be set to a plurality of times, and in the case where the change can be made a plurality of times, an upper limit may be set to the number of times the change can be made. Further, in the third embodiment, after changing the holding symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T, when the symbol change effect corresponding to the changed holding symbol starts, the changing mode of the holding symbol is: An example in which the content is reflected in the contents of the symbol change effect is illustrated. However, as shown in a modified example 2 of FIG. 39 (b), when the detection of the game ball by the passage detecting sensor 21T is performed, the content of the ongoing symbol variation effect is directly changed without temporarily changing the held symbol. May be changed. For example, when the detection of a game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T is performed (j6), the ally character K1 may immediately wear a helmet (once the reserved symbol is changed to a symbol with a helmet, and thereafter, the ally character K1). Instead of wearing a helmet, the ally character K1 may wear a helmet immediately.) Also in the second modification, an upper limit may be set on the number of times that the symbol variation effect can be changed in each symbol variation effect based on the detection of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T.

As described above, in the third embodiment, “the detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball in the predetermined portion (warp passage, stage) where the game ball can flow down, and the detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball based on the detection means And a hold display control means capable of changing the hold display mode. In the third embodiment, the direction in which the warp passage 21w and the reserved display areas 27M and 27N are provided (the direction in which the reserved symbols are increased or decreased) is not aligned. However, the directions may be aligned in substantially the same direction. . For example, along the warp passage 21w extending in the vertical direction, the hold display areas 27M and 27N are provided vertically (on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 in the vertical direction), and the game ball has passed through the warp passage 21w. Sometimes, when a reserved symbol is displayed, the display mode may be changed. In addition, as shown in the third embodiment, the hold display areas 27M and 27N are provided in the left and right direction along the stage 21p extending in the left and right direction (by being provided in the left and right direction on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27). If the pending symbol is displayed when the game ball passes through the stage 21p, the display mode may be changed.

  Further, in the case of the third embodiment, the normal holding symbol is displayed once when the hit holding (specific holding) is acquired, and when the passing detection sensor 21T detects the passing of the game ball, the hit holding (specific holding) is displayed. The normal reserved symbol indicating presence may be changed to a specific reserved symbol. Furthermore, in order to change the once-displayed holding symbol, the condition may be that a hit holding (specific holding) exists when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passing of the game ball. . Further, the possibility of occurrence of a change in the reserved symbol may be varied depending on the number of retained symbols (the number of displayed reserved symbols) when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball.

  Next, a gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment will be described. The fourth embodiment is also different from the first embodiment in that the ally character K1 acquires an item (a tool for winning a battle) as in the third embodiment, but the other points are the same as the first embodiment. It is. The fourth embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, but may be a modification of the second embodiment.

  In the fourth embodiment, as in the second embodiment, a passage detection sensor 21T is provided in the middle of the warp passage 21w of the central device 20 (see FIG. 34). The passing detection sensor 21T is capable of detecting a game ball from start to finish. However, the detection of the game ball is during execution of each advance notice effect, and the display of the item design is still performed during each advance notice effect. It is possible to display an item symbol in the item symbol display area 27d on condition that the item symbol is not performed.

  A specific example (hereinafter, referred to as specific example 5) of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Also in the specific example 5, similarly to the specific example 1 described above, a state in which the gaming state is a normal fluctuation state, and three normal holding symbols A1 are displayed in the first holding display area 27M (the first holding number is 1). 3), a first start winning is generated, a specific hold is generated, and a specific hold symbol C is displayed (not shown). Then, the first symbol variation effect is started by digesting the previously stored one of the three determination random numbers (normal suspension) stored at the time of occurrence of the specific suspension (k4). Thereafter, after a lapse of a certain period of time, a “friend character K1” appears on the display screen 27a (k5). At this time, a background image indicating "ground" is displayed on the display screen 27a (k5).

  During the execution of the first symbol variation effect, the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (k6), and when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, the first item symbol is displayed in the item symbol display area 27d. (For example, a pattern imitating a helmet) D1 is displayed. In the present embodiment, during the symbol change effect accompanied with the advance notice effect, if the item symbol is not displayed yet, the detection of the passage of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T is effective throughout. The passage detection may be effective only for a certain period during the effect (for example, a certain time after the appearance of the ally character K1). Also, unlike the fourth embodiment, in one "symbol fluctuation effect with advance notice effect", when the detection of the passing of the game ball by the pass detection sensor 21T occurs plural times, a plurality of item symbols can be obtained (displayed). When the second and subsequent detections are performed, the previously acquired (displayed) item design is changed to another item design (for example, a change from a sword to a more powerful item design such as a gun). It may be possible.

  Thereafter, when the fluctuation time of the first symbol fluctuation effect has elapsed, the first symbol fluctuation effect ends (k8). Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the second symbol change effect is started (k9). Thereafter, after a certain period of time, “enemy character K2” appears on the display screen 27a (k9). Then, even during the second symbol change effect, when the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (k10) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, the second item symbol (for example, , An item pattern imitating a shield) D2 is displayed (k11). Thereafter, when the fluctuation time of the second symbol fluctuation effect has elapsed, the second symbol fluctuation effect ends (k12).

  Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol has elapsed, the third symbol change effect is started (k13). Even during the third symbol variation effect, when the game ball passes through the warp passage 21w (k14) and the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball, the third item symbol (for example, a sword) is displayed in the item symbol display area 27d. Is displayed (k15). Thereafter, when the variation time of the third symbol variation effect has elapsed, the third symbol variation effect is terminated. Then, when the stop display time (0.6 seconds) of the effect symbol elapses, the specific symbol change effect is started.

  Then, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are stopped in this order, and reach display is performed (k16, k17). Thereafter, when a certain time has elapsed, the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen (button display), and an effective period in which the operation of the effect button SW is valid is started (k18). When the effect button is operated within the valid period, the valid period ends (k19), and when the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period, the valid period ends when the period set in advance as the valid period expires ( k19).

  If the effect button SW is not operated within the valid period (k20), a fluctuating notice effect is performed with the execution mode (effect mode) in which the advance notice effect has been executed (k21). That is, a fluctuating announcement effect (for example, execution mode 1) is performed without reflecting the item (additional effect element) acquired in the advance announcement effect (k21). Then, when the continuous announcement effect is a true announcement (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous announcement effect is actually a hit hold), the ally character K1 wins over the enemy character K2, and then is displayed on the display screen 27a. Display the big hit symbol. In addition, when the continuous announcement effect is the gaseous announcement (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous announcement effect is actually released), the enemy character K2 comes off the display screen 27a through the effect of victory over the ally character K1. Display a symbol.

  On the other hand, when the effect button SW is operated within the valid period (m20), the execution mode (effect mode) in which the advance notice effect has been executed is changed to perform the fluctuating notice effect (m21). In other words, based on the operation (reflection operation) performed by the player on the effect button SW, a fluctuating notice effect is performed in a state in which the item (additional effect element) acquired in the advance notice effect is reflected (m21). Specifically, the ally character K1 wears the item (item design) displayed in the item design display area 27d. At this time, the execution mode 7 is executed because a plurality of items have been acquired during the advance notice effect. More specifically, the execution mode 6 is executed when the number of items acquired during the advance notice effect is singular, and the execution mode 7 is executed when the number of items acquired during the advance notice effect is plural. However, when the number of items acquired during the advance notice effect is “0”, the execution mode 1 is executed.

Then, when the continuous announcement effect is a true announcement (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous announcement effect is actually a hit hold), an ally character K1 defeats the enemy character K2, and then is displayed on the display screen 27a. Display the big hit symbol. In addition, when the continuous announcement effect is the gaseous announcement (when the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous announcement effect is actually released), the enemy character K2 comes off the display screen 27a through the effect of victory over the ally character K1. Display a symbol. In the fourth embodiment and a third modified example described later, even though the random number for determination, which is the target of the in-flight announcement effect, is out of hold, the high reliability is obtained based on the operation of the effect button SW and the like. When the degree execution mode (production mode) is set, as in the first embodiment, the ally character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 goes through an effect of winning, and then the design is displayed on the display screen 27a. Is also good.

  According to the fourth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. In other words, items that can be used to advance the fluctuating announcement effect more advantageously can be collected by passing game balls through the warp passage 21w at the stage of the advance announcement effect. Then, in the symbol change effect accompanied by the change notice effect, the necessity of use of the item can be selected and the execution mode of the change notice effect can be changed, so that the interest in the game can be further enhanced. In other words, it is up to the player to decide whether to change the content of the fluctuating notice effect by reflecting the item (additional effect element) acquired in the advance notice effect, and the player's willingness to participate in the game is changed. It is possible to further enhance the entertainment interest. In the fourth embodiment, the mode in which the passage detection sensor 21T for detecting the passage of the game ball passing through the warp passage 21w is illustrated. However, similarly to the first modification, the game ball passing the stage 21p is provided. A mode in which a passage detection sensor 21U for detecting the passage of the vehicle is provided can also be exemplified.

  Next, a modified example (hereinafter, referred to as a modified example 3) of the fourth embodiment will be described using a specific example (hereinafter, referred to as a specific example 6) in FIGS. 43 and 44. In the third modification, when the continuous announcement effect is started, the item symbol display area 27d on the display screen 27a can be displayed. Then, during the design change effect accompanied by the advance notice effect, an obtainable item design (for example, an item design imitating a coloring tool such as paint) is displayed on the display screen 27a (p1).

  Then, when the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball during a predetermined time during which the predetermined item design (item design imitating red paint) E3 is displayed (p2), the item design E3 is obtained. A possible symbol is displayed in the item symbol display area 27d (p3). As for “p1” in FIG. 43, the item designs E1 and E2 (item designs E1 imitating black paint, item designs E2 imitating pink paint) that were previously obtainable are displayed in the item design display area 27d. In this state, it is displayed that the item symbol E3 can be further acquired.

  In the specific example 6, even if the design fluctuation effect accompanied with the advance notice effect is ended, the item symbol that can be obtained is still displayed on the display screen 27a (p4). Then, when the symbol fluctuating effect accompanied by the fluctuating notice effect is started, a symbol F imitating the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen 27a (p5). Then, when the operation effective period of the effect button SW starts, an effect of selecting a necessary item design from the obtainable item designs E1 to E3 is started. More specifically, item patterns that can be acquired are sequentially pointed by an arrow W, and when the arrow W indicating a predetermined item pattern is operated by operating the effect button SW before disappearing, the arrow W is pointed by the arrow W. The item design is selected as necessary and displayed at the top of the display screen 27a (p6 to p9). In the specific example 5, since the effect button SW was operated when the item design (the item design imitating red paint) E3 was pointed by the arrow W (p8), the item design E3 was selected as a necessary item design. (P9).

  The selected item symbol E3 is displayed beside the symbol F imitating the effect button SW (p9). Thereafter, a display urging the operation of combining the symbols E3 and F is displayed on the display screen 27a for a certain period of time (not shown). If the effect button SW is not operated during this display, the selected item symbol E3 disappears, and a symbol F imitating the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen 27a (p10, p11). That is, the item design E3 and the design F are not united, and only the design F is displayed (p10, p11).

  If the merging is not performed, if the effect button SW is not operated before the operation effective period of the effect button SW ends (p12), the execution mode (hereinafter, referred to as a first execution mode) that has been executed in the advance notice effect. A fluctuating notice effect is executed (p13). If the effect button SW is operated before the operation validity period ends (q12), an execution mode (hereinafter referred to as execution mode B) different from the execution mode (first execution mode) executed in the advance notice effect is provided. A fluctuating notice effect is executed (q13).

  On the other hand, if the effect button SW is operated while the display for prompting the union operation is made, the selected item design E3 and design F are combined, and a large red button is displayed on the display screen 27a (r10, r11). . If the effect button SW is not operated before the end of the operation effective period of the effect button SW (r12), the fluctuating notice effect is executed in the execution mode (first execution mode) executed in the advance notice effect (first execution mode) ( r13). If the effect button SW is operated before the operation validity period ends (s12), an execution mode (first execution mode) and an execution mode different from the execution mode B executed in the advance notice effect (hereinafter, execution mode C) ) Is executed (s13).

  In the third modification, the during-change announcement effect of the execution mode B has a higher reliability than the during-change announcement effect of the first execution mode, and the during-change announcement of the execution mode C is more reliable than the during-change announcement effect of the execution mode B. The directing is more reliable. Then, even though the random number for determination that is the target of the fluctuating announcement effect is out of hold, a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode) is set based on the operation of the effect button SW and the like. In this case, the higher the reliability, the higher the appearance rate of “the effect in which the ally character K1 self-destructs and the enemy character K2 wins, and then goes off the display screen 27a to display the symbol”.

  According to the third modification, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the fourth embodiment. In other words, in the design fluctuating effect accompanied by the fluctuating notice effect, the necessity of using an item and the necessity of a combination of a plurality of items can be selected, and the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect can be diversified. Can be further enhanced. That is, it is left to the player's will to change the content of the fluctuating notice effect by reflecting the item (additional effect element) acquired in the advance notice effect, and the change mode can be diversified. It is possible to raise the player's awareness of participation in the game and further enhance the interest in the game. In the third modification, the necessary item design is selected by operating the effect button SW. However, the selection may be made by detecting the passage of the game ball by the passage detection sensor 21T. That is, if the passage detection sensor 21T detects the passage of the game ball before the arrow W indicating the predetermined item symbol disappears, the item symbol indicated by the arrow W may be selected as necessary. Good.

  Further, in the third modification, the mode in which the symbol F imitating the effect button SW is combined with the selected item symbols E1 to E3 has been exemplified. Although an aspect in which one item design is combined is exemplified), an aspect in which one item design selected from a plurality of acquired item designs and one item design selected from a plurality of acquired item designs is also exemplified. it can. Then, a notice effect pattern is determined by combining (combining) any of the plurality of stocked item designs, and a notice effect based on the determined pattern can be executed, thereby providing a new form of notice. Directing can be realized.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and is limited to description words for specifying the present invention in the claims unless departing from the scope of the present invention. However, a person skilled in the art can easily replace them, and can appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art.

  That is, the first embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect is changed based on the operation of the staging button SW, and the second embodiment and the like illustrate the execution mode of the fluctuating notice effect based on the detection of passing of the game ball. Although the change mode has been illustrated, a modification example in which the execution mode of the fluctuating announcement effect can be changed based on the operation of the effect button SW and the detection of the passage of the game ball can also be illustrated. Further, in each of the embodiments and the modified examples, the execution mode of the notice effect can be changed once (can be reset once) before the start of the notice effect during the change, but before the start of the notice effect during the change. , A mode in which the execution mode of the notice effect can be changed a plurality of times can be exemplified. Further, in the second embodiment, the detection means (passage detection sensors 21T and 21U) are provided in the central device 20 which makes it easy for the player to gaze, but the setting positions of the detection means (passage detection sensors 21T and 21U) are as follows. It is not limited to the central device 20. For example, detection means (passage detection sensors 21T and 21U) may be provided at a predetermined location (for example, right area 11R) of the game area 11. Further, in the symbol fluctuation effect (specific symbol fluctuation) accompanied by the notice effect during the fluctuation, the period in which the predetermined condition can be satisfied (the predetermined period shown in claim 1) is set as the period shown in each embodiment and each modification. It may be longer than. For example, a period (effective period) in which the operation of the effect button SW and the detection of the passage of the game ball are valid (a valid period) is started at the same time as the start of the design fluctuation effect accompanied by the fluctuating notice effect (specific design change), or the fluctuating notice effect. Can be exemplified as soon as the symbol variation effect (specific symbol variation) accompanied by (i) starts (for example, 0.5 seconds later). In this modified example, the execution mode of the notice effect may be changed once (can be reset once) or may be changed plural times. Further, the end of the period in which the predetermined condition can be satisfied (the predetermined period shown in claim 1) may be later than the period shown in each embodiment and each modification. For example, the predetermined period may be ended at the same time as when the fluctuating notice effect is started, or immediately before starting (for example, 0.5 seconds before).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the random number value for determination, which is the target of the fluctuating announcement effect, is based on the operation of the effect button SW and the detection of the passage of the game ball, although the random number value is out of hold. When the execution mode (effect mode) with high reliability is set, the ally character defeats itself and the enemy character goes through an effect of winning (see FIG. 14), and then the symbol is displayed on the display screen 27a. The embodiment has been exemplified. That is, although a measure (hereinafter, referred to as a mitigation measure) that makes it difficult to give a sense of incongruity by displaying a deviated symbol through a highly reliable execution form (production state) is adopted, the mitigation measure may not be adopted. For example, despite the fact that the random number for determination which is the target of the fluctuating announcement effect is off-hold, based on the operation of the effect button SW and the detection of the passage of the game ball, a highly reliable execution mode (effect mode If) is set, a departure symbol is displayed without taking any mitigation measures. In this case, the player who feels resistance to displaying the departure symbol through the highly reliable execution mode (production mode) performs a game so as not to operate the production button SW or to detect the passage of the game ball, and Regardless of whether or not a symbol is displayed, a player who wants to encounter a highly reliable execution mode (production mode) performs a game in which operation of the production button SW and detection of passage of a game ball occur. .

  Further, as an effect pattern (execution mode) of the continuous announcement effect (continuous announcement effect using the advance announcement effect and the fluctuating announcement effect), the probability that a big hit occurs is 100% (big hit reliability 100%). When an execution mode (hereinafter, referred to as a "big hit determination mode") is provided and the advance notice effect is performed in an execution mode other than the "big hit determination mode", the execution mode may be reset as follows. That is, when the result of the variable display based on the acquisition information targeted for the notice effect (continuous effect) is a specific result (big hit), the operation performed on the effect button SW and the detecting means (passage detection sensors 21T and 21U) May be changed to the "big hit determination mode" based on the detection of the game ball.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are used as “lending balls” and “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first starting holes) provided on the game board are provided. Mouth, second
The game machine 1 which gives a profit (game value) to the player as a result of the game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the starting opening, the winning opening, etc.). Although the example in which the present invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a gaming profit (game value) is provided in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. As such a type of gaming machine, when a game ball enters a winning port, data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the entry is sent to the main control unit or payout. By storing the information in the RAM of the control unit, a gaming machine that provides a player with a game benefit (game value) can be exemplified. In this case, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

  In addition, as a gaming machine of a type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to a player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, A gaming machine (a so-called enclosed gaming machine) configured to return a game ball discharged to the back surface of a game board through various winning ports or out ports to a shooting position again and fire it. In this type of gaming machine (so-called enclosed gaming 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. Thereby, a game value as a result of the game can be given to the player.

  When the “continuous announcement effect based on the predetermined random number value (continuous announcement effect according to the first effect)” stored in the first determination random value memory 202a ends, the “predetermined random number value” As for the random number for determination stored in the first random number memory 202a for determination and stored after the "predetermined random number for determination", the execution of the continuous announcement effect (prior determination) is performed. It may be prohibited.

  In addition, when the advance notice effect during the change (by lottery) during the advance notice effect (during the continuous notice effect) is the notice effect of the same system as the advance notice effect (character step-up notice effect, chance eye notice effect, etc.), Prior notice performance is given priority. In addition, when the system is not the same system, each announcement effect may be executed. As a result, the effect of the continuous announcement effect can be enhanced, and the entertainment interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, after the continuous announcement effect by the advance announcement effect ends, the execution of the continuous announcement effect (look-ahead effect) may be prohibited by one change. In addition, the execution of the continuous announcement effect (look-ahead effect) may be prohibited for a plurality of changes after the end of the continuous announcement effect by the advance announcement effect. In these cases, it is possible to secure the rarity of the advance notice effect, and effectively increase the entertainment interest when the advance notice effect appears.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used in the field of manufacturing and selling game machines.

1: a game machine (ball game machine),
27; effect display device,
17a; 1st starting port,
17b; first starting port,
21T, 21U; pass detection sensor (pass detection means),
60; information display device (variation display means);
200A; main control unit (acquired information storage means, change start time determination means, specific game execution means, advance determination means),
220A; sub-control unit (advance notice effect execution means, fluctuating notice execution means, execution determination means),
SW: effect button SW (input means).

Claims (7)

Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port,
Fluctuation start time determination means for performing a fluctuation start time determination based on the acquired information,
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the execution of the variation start time determination, and displaying the result of the variation start time determination,
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game based on the result of the change start determination being a specific result,
Prior to the execution of the determination at the start of the change, a preliminary determination unit that performs a preliminary determination on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit,
Advance notice effect performing means for performing an advance notice effect suggesting the result of the advance determination,
During the fluctuation display corresponding to the acquired information that is the target of the advance notice effect, during the change notice indicating the result of the judgment at the start of the change, a change notice execution means for performing in a predetermined execution manner, ,
A gaming machine capable of executing a continuous effect by the advance notice effect and the fluctuating notice effect,
The fluctuating notice execution means,
During a predetermined period from the start of the variable display corresponding to the acquired information targeted for the advance notice effect to the execution time of the variable notice effect, a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the variable notice is issued. A gaming machine, wherein an effect execution mode can be reset.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an input unit that allows a player to perform an input operation, wherein the predetermined condition is established based on the input operation being performed on the input unit. .   The game according to claim 1, further comprising a passage detection unit capable of detecting passage of a game ball, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the passage detection unit detecting the passage of the game ball. 4. Machine. A first starting port and a second starting port are provided as the starting port,
First acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port as the acquisition information storage means, and entry of a game ball into the second starting port Second acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the
As the identification information, first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage unit, and first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit. 2 identification information;
When the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage unit and the second acquired information storage unit, the change start determination based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit is determined by the second acquisition information storage unit. (1) Priority is given to execution at the time of change start based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means,
An effect means capable of executing a first effect in accordance with the variable display of the first identification information, and capable of executing a second effect in accordance with the variable display of the second identification information;
When the continuous effect is being executed as the first effect in a state where the obtained information is stored only in the first obtained information storage device of the first obtained information storage device and the second obtained information storage device. When the game ball enters the second start port, after the end of the first effect as a running continuous effect, the second effect as the continuous effect is executed, and after the end of the second effect, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first effect as the continuous effect is performed, and the continuous effect is continued. As the starting port, a first starting port having a predetermined possibility of entering a game ball, and a second starting port capable of changing the possibility of entering a game ball,
First acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port as the acquisition information storage means, and entry of a game ball into the second starting port Second acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the
As the identification information, first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage unit, and first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit. 2 identification information;
When the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage unit and the second acquired information storage unit, the change start determination based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit is determined by the second acquisition information storage unit. (1) Priority is given to execution at the time of change start based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means,
The game state includes at least a first game state and a second game state in which the possibility of entering the second starting port is higher than the first game state. Performed during the first gaming state of the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The continuous effect based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means when the gaming state is in the second gaming state is such that when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state, the acquired information is In the case where the game state is stored in the first acquisition information storage means, the game state can be executed when the game state shifts to the first game state or when the second game state ends. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 3. As the starting port, a first starting port having a predetermined possibility of entering a game ball, and a second starting port capable of changing the possibility of entering a game ball,
First acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port as the acquisition information storage means, and entry of a game ball into the second starting port Second acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the
As the identification information, first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage unit, and first identification information variably displayed based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit. 2 identification information;
When the acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage unit and the second acquired information storage unit, the change start determination based on the acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage unit is determined by the second acquisition information storage unit. (1) Priority is given to execution at the time of change start based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means,
The game state includes at least a first game state and a second game state in which the possibility of entering the second starting port is higher than the first game state. Performed in the first gaming state of the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The acquired information is stored in the first acquired information storage means when the gaming state is the second gaming state, and is stored when the gaming state is in the second gaming state when the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state. When the obtained acquisition information is stored in the first acquisition information storage means,
When performing the continuous effect based on the acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage unit after the gaming state has shifted to the first gaming state, the first acquired information is stored in the second gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game is executed after the change display of the identification information based on the acquired information stored in the storage unit is completed. In a state where the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage unit, when predetermined acquisition information is acquired, an execution determination unit that determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect is provided.
The obtained information includes a random number for determination to determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect,
When the predetermined random number value included in the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage unit when the predetermined acquisition information is acquired is within a specific range, the execution determination unit executes the continuous effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the determination is made.

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