JP5218480B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine.

  In a pachinko machine, a big hit lottery random number is obtained and stored (held) by entering a game ball at the start port. At the same time, the display of the special symbol is started and digestion is suspended. When the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, and the big hit game is executed. In such a gaming machine, a single game ball can be entered into the starting port by repeatedly performing a variation display and a temporary stop display of the effect symbol a plurality of times within one variation display of the special symbol. There is known a gaming machine that executes a pseudo-continuous effect that makes it appear as if the symbol variation is continuously performed a plurality of times (see Patent Document 1). In this pseudo-continuous production, it is common to express the reliability of the big hit occurrence by the number of pseudo-reams, and the higher the pseudo consecutive number, the higher the reliability (the higher the chance of big hit occurrence). It is.

JP 2006-204809 A

  However, the above-described pseudo-continuous production has been widely performed, and the content of the pseudo-continuous production is uniform. For this reason, there is a problem that players are bored with the game, and that the interest in gaming is reduced.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention has an object to improve the gaming interest in a gaming machine that performs pseudo-continuous effects.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
A jackpot lottery random number storage means for storing a jackpot lottery random number acquired based on a game ball entering a start opening provided on the game board;
When the jackpot lottery random number is stored by the jackpot lottery random number storage means, the jackpot lottery random number is read from the lottery random number storage means to determine whether the jackpot lottery random number is a jackpot that matches the jackpot winning value A jackpot lottery execution means for executing a jackpot lottery to be determined;
When the jackpot lottery is executed, a lottery symbol display control means for variably displaying the lottery symbol on the lottery symbol display unit and stopping the lottery symbol with the jackpot symbol when the result of the jackpot lottery is the jackpot ,
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the lottery symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in the lottery symbol display section;
Effect symbol display control means for causing the effect symbol display unit to display the variation symbol in a variable manner and stop display corresponding to the variation display and stop display of the lottery symbol,
When the result of the big hit lottery is the big hit, the big hit number specifying means for specifying the number of big hits determined that the result of the big hit lottery executed after the big hit lottery becomes the big hit;
Quasi-continuous number determination means for determining the quasi-continuous number based on the jackpot number specified by the jackpot number specifying means;
And a pseudo-continuous effect execution means for executing a pseudo-continuous effect in which the display of the effect symbol is displayed a plurality of times during the one-time variation display of the lottery symbol according to the number of times of the pseudo-ream.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, when a big hit occurs through the pseudo-continuous presentation, the number of big hits that have been confirmed after the big hit (the number of times of display of the design symbol change) in the pseudo-continuous presentation (the number of fluctuation display of the design symbol) The number of consecutive big hits) can be predicted. In this way, by associating the quasi-continuous number of times with the number of consecutive big hits (so-called ren-chan number), the new game value that the profit obtained by the player changes depending on the quasi-continuous number of executed quasi-continuous effects is simulated. It can be given to the rendition and new game play can be provided.

  In this specification, “pseudo-continuous effect” means that the effect symbol is displayed in a variable display and a temporary stop display during a single variable display period from when the lottery symbol starts to display the variable display until it stops. This refers to a symbol variation effect that is repeatedly displayed after being repeatedly performed (determined stop display). In other words, it refers to a symbol variation effect that gives a player the impression that a symbol variation display is performed a plurality of times for one game ball entering the start port.

  In addition, the “pseudo continuous number” as used in the present specification means the number of times that the effect symbol is temporarily stopped through the variation display while the lottery symbol is displayed once, and then the variation display is started again. Means. For example, when the number of pseudo-continuations is “1”, the effect symbol that has been temporarily stopped is displayed after the effect symbol has started to be displayed with the start of variation display of the lottery symbol. Then, with the stop display of the lottery symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped (determined stop display). In other words, the symbol variation effect that gives the player the impression that the variation symbol display is performed twice while the lottery symbol variation display is performed once is a pseudo sequence effect of “one time”.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
Prior to execution of the jackpot lottery, comprising a pre-determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot lottery random number stored in the jackpot lottery random number storage means is a hit pending that matches the jackpot lottery value,
The jackpot number specifying means specifies the jackpot number based on the corresponding hold when the jackpot lottery random number stored in the jackpot lottery random number storage means includes the hit hold. Yes.

  In this way, by performing a prior determination prior to the big hit lottery, it is possible to determine whether or not the stored big hit lottery random number includes a hit holding that generates a big hit. It can be used to specify the number of big hits. As a result, by determining the number of pseudo-reams based on the number of jackpots specified using the result of the prior determination (holding prefetching), and executing the pseudo-ream effect according to the determination, It is possible to provide a new gameability in which the profit obtained by the player varies depending on the number of times of quasi-continuation.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
If the result of the big hit lottery is a probable big hit out of the big wins, the probability fluctuation that improves the probability that the result of the big hit lottery will be the big hit after the big hit game executed due to the probable big hit With means,
The big hit number specifying means specifies the big hit number based on the probability variation big hit when the result of the big hit lottery is the probability variation big hit.

  In this way, when the jackpot generated through the pseudo-rendition effect is a probable change jackpot, it is possible to predict the early occurrence of the next jackpot by operating the probability changing means after the jackpot game ends. For this reason, it is possible to use the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or not) generated through the pseudo-rendition production to specify the number of big hits, and determine the number of pseudo-continuous times based on the specified number of big hits. By executing the corresponding pseudo-continuous production, it is possible to provide a new game characteristic that the profit obtained by the player changes depending on the number of pseudo-continuous productions performed.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, the gaming interest can be improved in a gaming machine that performs pseudo-continuous effects.

It is a front view which shows the game machine of the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows schematic structure of a game board. It is a front view showing a screen display example of the effect display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the special symbol in the pseudo | simulation continuous effect, and an effect symbol. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows the production | generation process at the time of holding | maintenance generation | occurrence | production. It is a flowchart which shows a design fluctuation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit fluctuation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a deviation fluctuation production process.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, a locking device 9, a game board 20, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. Further, the middle frame 3 is not clearly shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 4 and the like are arranged on the front side.

  The outer frame 2 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 3 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 3 is fitted inside the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. The middle frame 3 includes a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 4 are provided so as to overlap each other on the front side of the frame body part, and the upper plate part 5 and the lower plate part 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate part. Note that the game board 20 is detachably attached to the frame body portion (the middle frame 3). The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launcher unit.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 4 is made of plastic, and a circular opening 4a is formed in order to make the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 4a is attached to the back surface of the front frame 4. Lamps such as LEDs (not shown) are provided around the game board 20 in the front frame 4. These lamps are turned on / off or blinking according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate part 5 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The upper dish part 5 includes a dish outer edge part 5a, a discharge port 5b for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1, and a ball release button 5c for discharging the game balls of the upper dish part 5 to the lower dish part 6. It has. An effect button 5d (operation means), a ball lending button 5e, and the like are provided on the upper surface of the dish outer edge portion 5a.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 6 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate portion 6. An ashtray 7 is provided at the left end of the lower dish portion 6. At the right end of the lower plate part 6, a launching handle 8 is provided for a player to operate a launching device unit (not shown). The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  The locking device 9 is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3 and is used to lock the front frame 4 when it is closed.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 10a to 10d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 10 a to 10 d are composed of upper speakers 10 a and 10 b provided at the upper part of the gaming machine 1 and lower speakers 10 c and 10 d provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 1. Further, a prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) is mounted on the left side of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, there are a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 33, a starting port 28, left winning ports 34 and 35, right winning ports 36 and 37, and a first decorative member. 50, game devices such as the second decorative member 60 are disposed. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, a large liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area of the effect display device 25.

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operating gate 27, a normal symbol operating gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The start port 28 is a first start port provided on the upper side, in which two entrance ports formed with a game ball receiving port for receiving a game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board 20 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. 28a and a second start port 28b provided on the lower side.

  The first starting port 28a is configured as a fixed starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, so that the game ball can always enter the game. It has become. On the other hand, the second start port 28b is a so-called tulip type and has a pair of wing pieces on the left and right, and the upper end gap between the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction. With this opening and closing action, the second start port 28b is the size of the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces. It is configured as a variable starter that changes. The second start port 28b is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening a pair of blade pieces, and in a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing a pair of blade pieces (incoming balls) Including an impossible closed state). That is, the start port 28 of the present embodiment is configured to be switchable between a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter and an open state in which the game ball can easily enter. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b, and the second start port 28b is a normal electric accessory. Function as.

  In the start port 28, a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b and a pair of wing pieces are operated. And a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 5). When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is enlarged from the normal time, and the second start port 28b has a possibility of entering a game ball. It becomes an open state that becomes larger. On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). When the game ball enters one of the first start port 28a and the second start port 28b, a special symbol described later starts to fluctuate. In the following description, the description that “the game ball enters the start port 28” means that the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b unless otherwise specified. means.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for operating the opening / closing plate 33b). 5) and an incoming ball detection switch 33s (see FIG. 5) for detecting an incoming game ball.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a combination of these LEDs constitutes a normal symbol display portion 51, a general symbol hold display portion 52, and a special symbol hold display portion 53. On the other hand, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a special symbol display portion 61. The special symbol display unit 61 only needs to be able to perform special symbol stop display with a variation display of a special symbol and a plurality of display patterns, and is configured by a 7-segment display device, an LED display device in which a plurality of LEDs are combined, or the like. Can do. In this embodiment, a 7-segment display device is used as the special symbol display unit 61.

  The normal symbol display part 51 is comprised from one LED, and a normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and after a predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol hits and stops display in the normal symbol display mode or the dismissed normal symbol display mode. Is done. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the preset normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second).

  In the present embodiment, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is provided is prepared. This random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is used determines whether or not the second starting port 28b is activated when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). The normal symbol success / failure random number is set in advance with a hit value, and the normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired at the timing when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 27 matches the win value. Determined. When it is determined to be a winning, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the winning normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure random number does not match the winning value), the normal symbol stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. Is done. Note that the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is correct and the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the normal symbol hold number, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. The normal symbol holding and holding digest are performed by the main control unit 200 described later. Along with the holding of the normal symbol, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  Next, the display of special symbols by the special symbol display unit 61 will be described. As described above, the special symbol display unit 61 of this embodiment is configured by a 7-segment display device. The special symbol display unit 61 can turn on and off each segment, and can adopt a plurality of display modes by a combination of turning on and off each segment. Among the special symbols displayed on the special symbol display unit 61, a specific combination is set as a big hit symbol, and other than the big hit symbol is set as a missed symbol.

  In the special symbol display unit 61, when the game ball enters the start port 28 (the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b), the special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner. It will be stopped and displayed with either of the symbols. In the present embodiment, a special symbol random number acquired when a game ball enters the start port 28 is used for a big bonus lottery (special symbol success / failure determination) as to whether or not to execute a big bonus game (special game). Big hit lottery random number (special symbol success / failure determination random number), special symbol determination random number for determining special symbol stop symbol (big hit symbol determination random number), reach random number for determining whether to perform reach production, A falling lottery random number used for a falling lottery for determining whether or not to stop the operation of the probability variation function is provided.

  As the game ball enters the start port 28, special design random numbers (big hit lottery random numbers, special design determination random numbers, reach random numbers, falling lottery random numbers) are acquired, and the acquired special design random numbers are: It is stored as a hold in a predetermined area (hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The special symbol hold display section 53 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs.

  The number of game balls that have entered the start port 28 can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of special symbols held. The special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the start port 28 and is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (a jackpot lottery random number). Corresponds to the number (memory number) of special symbol determination random numbers, reach random numbers, and falling lottery random numbers. The number of special symbol reservations is digested each time a big winning lottery (special symbol success / failure determination) is performed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, and decreases by one. The special symbol holding storage and holding digest are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  The jackpot lottery is performed by determining whether the jackpot lottery random number matches the jackpot winning value (winning determination). When the jackpot lottery random number matches the jackpot winning value, the jackpot lottery is determined to be “big hit” and the jackpot lottery If the random number does not match the winning value of the jackpot, it is determined as “out”. When the big hit lottery is “missing”, it is determined by using the reach random number whether it is “missing with reach” with reach variation or “missing without reach” without reach variation. The big hit lottery is performed when the special symbol starts to change. The jackpot winning value is set in advance in the lottery table, and when the probability variation function described later is operating, the high probability lottery table with many jackpot winning values set is used, and the probability variation function is activated. If not, a low-probability lottery table in which the jackpot winning value is set low is used.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is determined to be a jackpot symbol (probability variation jackpot symbol or normal jackpot symbol). The type of jackpot symbol is determined using a special symbol determining random number. If the jackpot symbol determined by the special symbol determining random number is a probabilistic jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot will be a probabilistic jackpot with the probability variation function activated, and the jackpot symbol determined by the special symbol determining random number is the normal jackpot symbol In this case, the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot without the operation of the probability variation function. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is not a big hit, it is a failure and the special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display unit 61 is determined to be a lost symbol.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b and a special symbol random number is reserved, the reserved special symbol random number is a big hit game. A big hit pre-determination process (holding pre-reading) is performed to determine whether or not it is generated (whether or not the winning is held) when the holding occurs. In the big hit pre-determination process, when a game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b and a special symbol random number is put on hold, in other words, the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. When the jackpot lottery random number acquired when the game ball enters the game is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200, it is held prior to the jackpot lottery (special symbol success / failure determination) Whether or not the big hit lottery random number is “hit hold” that generates a big hit is determined when the hold occurs. In addition, in the big hit pre-determination process, whether or not the type of winning hold is “probable hitting on hold” that generates a probable big hit using the special symbol determining random number acquired at the same time as the big hit lottery random number (special symbol determining random number) Whether the jackpot symbol determined in step 2 is a probable variation jackpot symbol) or “normal hit hold” that generates a normal hit (whether the jackpot symbol determined by the special symbol determination random number is a normal jackpot symbol) Is also done. The main control unit 200 corresponds to the prior determination means of the present invention.

  The big hit prior determination process is performed using the low probability lottery table when the probability variation function is not activated, and is performed using the high probability lottery table when the probability variation function is activated. Also, if the special symbol random number that is the target of the jackpot pre-determination process is probable per hit, the probability variation function will be activated after the big hit game started due to this probable hit hold, The jackpot pre-determination process for the special symbol random numbers held after the probability change hold is performed using the high probability lottery table. On the other hand, if the special symbol random number that is the target of the big hit pre-determination process is a normal hit, the probability variation function does not operate after the big hit game started due to the normal hit hold, A jackpot pre-determination process is performed on the special symbol random numbers held after the normal winning hold using the low probability lottery table.

  The special symbol is configured to change and display according to a predetermined change pattern. This variation pattern prescribes the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect in the variation (effect content). A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with random values for determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern table. include. The variation pattern of the special symbol is selected by lottery from the variation pattern table when the big winning lottery (special symbol success / failure determination) is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started. In this embodiment, the big hit fluctuation pattern table that defines the big hit fluctuation pattern that is selected when the big hit lottery result is the big hit, and the reach out of the reach that is selected when the big hit lottery result has the reach fluctuation with reach fluctuation. A reach-and-out variation pattern table that defines the variation pattern and a reach-and-out variation pattern table that defines the unreachable variation pattern that is selected when the result of the big win lottery is a reach-and-out variation that does not involve reach variation. ing. Note that the big hit fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a pseudo-continuous effect described later. In the quasi-continuous effect, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times during one special symbol variability display. Therefore, a relatively long variation time is set for the big hit variation pattern corresponding to the quasi-continuous effect.

  The main control unit 200 determines the jackpot lottery, determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol, and determination of the special symbol stop symbol (the jackpot symbol or the off symbol) described above. Therefore, the special symbol corresponds to the lottery symbol of the present invention, the special symbol display unit 61 corresponds to the lottery symbol display unit of the present invention, and the main control unit 200 corresponds to the lottery symbol display control means of the present invention. Yes.

  Next, the jackpot game that is one aspect of the special game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display unit 61 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot), the main control unit 200 plays a jackpot game that is relatively advantageous to the player. Let it begin. Therefore, the main control unit 200 corresponds to the jackpot game execution means of the present invention.

  The jackpot game is started by setting the jackpot game flag to ON. In addition, the jackpot game gives a profit (prize ball) to the player with respect to entering the game ball into the big prize opening 33a by operating the big prize device 33, in other words, by opening and closing the big prize opening 33a a plurality of times. To do. The jackpot game is realized by repeatedly executing a jackpot game process (S600) described later.

  During the big hit game, the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 prize balls for one prize) according to the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 33a. Will be paid out. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, the big prize opening device (special electric accessory) 33 is continuously operated, and the big prize opening opening / closing operation for switching the big prize opening 33a between the open state and the closed state is continuously performed a plurality of times. Done. With the start of the operation of the special winning device 33, the special winning opening 33a is opened. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined termination condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 33a has reached a specified time, or the number of game balls that have entered the open big prize opening 33a has reached a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment). It can be when.

  When it is assumed that one round is from the start to the end of the open state of the big winning opening 33a, the big hit game is ended by performing a predetermined number of rounds. In the grand prize winning device 33, after the opening of the big prize winning opening 33a is completed, that is, after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the big winning prize opening 33a is closed, the special winning prize opening 33a is again opened. And the next round begins. The opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning port 33a in which one round is from the start to the end of the big winning port 33a is repeated until a predetermined maximum number of continuous rounds (15 rounds in this embodiment) is completed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, a privilege game (so-called time-short game and probability variable game) in which the variable time shortening function, the open time extending function, and the probability varying function are activated is started. The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively.

  After the big hit game is finished, the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b from the set time (normal time) at the normal time start to operate, and the short time game is started. The short-time game is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. By the operation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.1 second) to the second opening time (for example, 4 to 6 seconds). As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening time extension function is not activated). The fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function operate after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit game is started, or until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (100 times in this example). .

  If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the probability variation function starts to operate after the big hit game is finished, and the probable change game is started. The probability variation game is realized by the control of the main control unit 200, and in this probability variation game, the probability that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, that is, the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol is changed (improved). The probability variation function is activated. Thus, a gaming state in which the probability variation function is activated is also referred to as a “high probability state”, and a gaming state in which the probability variation function is not activated is also referred to as a “low probability state”. In this embodiment, after the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot, the “high probability state” is set until the next jackpot game is started.

  While the probability variation function is in operation, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery increases as the jackpot winning value for the jackpot lottery increases. Specifically, a low probability lottery table and a high probability lottery table in which the number of jackpot winning values is set larger than that of the low probability lottery table are prepared as the lottery tables in which the big hit winning value is set. During normal games (when the probability variation function is not activated), by performing a big hit lottery using the low probability lottery table, the probability that the big hit lottery random number matches the big hit winning value will be low, and during the probability change game ( When the probability variation function is activated), the probability of the jackpot lottery random number matching the jackpot winning value becomes high by performing the jackpot lottery using the high probability lottery table.

  The variation time shortening function, the open time extension function, and the probability variation function are realized by the control of the main control unit 200, and the main control unit 200 constitutes a probability variation unit.

  Here, the game mode (game state) after the end of the big hit game is distinguished depending on whether or not the probability varying function, the varying time shortening function, and the opening time extending function are activated. Specifically, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, the open time extension function described above are all activated, the high probability shortening variation mode, and among these functions, the opening time extension function and the variation time shortening function are activated. There are three game modes: a low-probability shortened variation mode, and a low-probability normal variation mode in which none of the functions are operating.

  Next, the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows a screen display example of the effect display device 25. As shown in FIG. 3, in the display area of the effect display device 25, an effect symbol display unit 25a for displaying the effect symbols is provided. The effect symbol of the effect symbol display unit 25a is displayed in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the special symbol of the special symbol display unit 61.

  In the effect symbol display section 25a, three symbol displays each including a left symbol display area 25b in which a left symbol is displayed, a middle symbol display area 25c in which a middle symbol is displayed, and a right symbol display area 25d in which a right symbol is displayed. A region is formed. Each of the symbol display areas 25b to 25d has a symbol variation direction set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction). Each of the symbol display areas 25b to 25d can display symbols consisting of “1” to “9”.

  The effect symbol starts to be displayed when the special symbol starts to be changed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop symbol of the special symbol. In the effect symbol, a combination of symbols having the same three digits corresponds to the special symbol jackpot symbol, and the other symbol combinations correspond to the special symbol missing symbols.

  In this embodiment, while the special symbol is displayed once variably, the effect symbol is displayed variably several times with a temporary stop, and the symbol variation is performed a plurality of times by one game ball entering the starting port. In this way, a pseudo-ream effect is executed. FIG. 4 shows an example of the relationship between the change display / stop display of the special symbol and the change display / stop display of the effect symbol during the pseudo-continuous effect. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the effect symbol is displayed three times while the special symbol is displayed once.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the pseudo-rendition effect, the effect symbol starts to change at the same time as the special symbol, and after the effect symbol stops display (temporary stop display) during the change display of the special symbol, the special symbol and the effect symbol Are performed by stopping the fluctuation at the same time. Specifically, after the special symbol and the production symbol start to fluctuate, a temporary stop is made at the break (such as “1, 2, 3” or “7, 5, 7”) where the production symbol does not become the same by 3 digits, When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (“F” in the example of FIG. 4), the production symbol is stopped and displayed with the stop symbol corresponding to the big hit symbol of the special symbol (such as “7/7/7”). (Temporary stop display).

  In the present embodiment, the number of times of changing the effect symbol that exceeds the number of times of changing the special symbol (one time) is set as the “pseudo continuous number”. That is, the second variation display of the effect symbol during the special symbol variation is the first pseudo-continuation, and the third variation display of the effect symbol is the second pseudo-continuation. For this reason, in the example in which the effect symbol is displayed three times during the one-time variation display of the special symbol shown in FIG. 4, the pseudo continuous number is two.

  In this embodiment, the number of times of pseudo-hit is set corresponding to the number of times of continuous big hit (the number of times of big hit that has been confirmed to occur after the big hit that has occurred through the pseudo-run effect), and the number of times of continuous big hit is large. It is set so that the number of pseudo-continuations increases. In the present embodiment, the number of jackpots generated after the first jackpot that is generated through the pseudo-rendition effect is set to “the number of consecutive jackpots”, and the number of consecutive jackpots is equal to the number of times of pseudo-joints. For example, if the number of consecutive big hits is “1”, in addition to the first big hit that is generated through the pseudo-rendition production, the occurrence of one big hit will be confirmed. It will be confirmed.

  "Number of consecutive big hits" refers to the type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) that occurs through the pseudo-running effect at the start of the pseudo-running effect, and the number and type of hits that hold at that time (typical hit) Specified based on hold or hold per probability change). In this embodiment, the number of consecutive big hits is counted using a number determination counter described later. The initial value of the number-of-times determination counter is “0”, and is added based on the jackpot that has been determined to occur after the jackpot that has occurred through the pseudo-continuous performance.

  For example, if the type of jackpot that is generated by the jackpot variation in which the pseudo-rendition effect is executed is the probability jackpot, the probability variation function is activated after the jackpot game is finished, so that the next jackpot (in a short time) can be ensured ( Since the second big hit) occurs once, the number determination counter is incremented by “1”. Also, as a result of the above-mentioned jackpot pre-determination, even when there is a hit hold in the stored special symbol random numbers, a big hit due to the hit hold is surely generated. For this reason, for example, when the type of big hit caused by the big hit fluctuation in which the pseudo-rendition effect is executed is a normal big hit, and there is a normal hit on hold at the time of the normal big hit change, the big hit caused by this normal hit holding Since (the second big hit) occurs once, the count determination counter is incremented by “1”. In addition, when a big hit usually occurs after the big hit fluctuation in which the pseudo-rendition effect is executed, and there is a probable change hold at the time of the big hit change, the big hit caused by this probable hit hold (the second big hit) ) In addition to the occurrence of a big hit, the probability variation function is activated after the end of the big hit game, and the occurrence of a further big hit (the third big hit) is confirmed, and the big hit occurs twice in a short period after the first normal big hit. Therefore, “2” is added to the count determination counter.

  In addition, the type of jackpot that is generated by the jackpot fluctuation in which the pseudo-rendition effect is executed is a probable big hit, and the hit holds that trigger the occurrence of the big hit following the probable big hit (when there are multiple hit holds) Is the first big hit stored), the big hit generated by the activation of the probability variation function and the big hit generated by the hit hold are the same, so it is necessary to count as the same big hit There is. For this reason, when the number determination counter is incremented by “1” due to the probability variation big hit that occurs due to the big hit variation in which the pseudo-rendition effect is executed, the probability variation function occurs after the start of the operation of the probability variation function. The count determination counter is not added to the big hit that is predicted.

  Similarly, when there is a probability change hold at the time of the big hit fluctuation when the pseudo rendition effect is executed, and there is a hold hold (holding per normal change or hold per probability change) after the hold per probability change, The jackpot generated by the activation of the probability variation function after the jackpot game that occurs due to the hold is the same as the jackpot generated by the hit hold that is held after the probability change hold, so it counts as the same jackpot There is a need. For this reason, when the count determination counter is incremented by “2” due to the probability variation hold, it is retained after the probability variation retention, and after the start of the operation of the probability variation function, the occurrence is predicted at the next digest suspension. The count determination counter is not added to the big hit.

  The sub-control unit 260 determines the number of consecutive big hits, determines the number of pseudo-continuous times, and executes the pseudo-continuous effect. For this reason, the sub-control unit 260 corresponds to the big hit number specifying means, the pseudo continuous number determining means, and the pseudo continuous effect executing means of the present invention.

  A variation pattern designation command and stop information transmitted from the main control unit 200 are used to determine the variation mode (design variation production pattern) and the stop symbol of the production symbol (numeric symbol, background symbol, character symbol, etc.) in the production symbol display unit 25a. It is configured to be performed by the sub-control unit 260 based on the designated command. Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol or the pseudo continuous effect Production contents such as presence / absence and presence / absence of reach production are shown. The main control unit 200 uses the above-described variation pattern table to randomly determine (by random number lottery) a special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery (special symbol success / failure determination). When the sub-control unit 260 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating the type of variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, each symbol display area of the effect symbol display unit 25a is based on the received command. The effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed by 25b-25d is determined. The production pattern of the production example of this embodiment corresponds to the production pattern with a pseudo-continuity that displays the production design in a plurality of times, corresponding to the one-time variation display of the special design, and the one-time variation display of the special design. Thus, there is included a pseudo-continuous effect pattern in which the effect symbol is variably displayed once.

  The stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates a special symbol stop symbol, and the main control unit 200 responds to the result of the big hit lottery (special symbol success / failure determination). The stop symbol of the special symbol is determined randomly (by random lottery). Then, based on the stop information designation command indicating the stop symbol of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas 25b to 25d of the effect symbol display unit 25a. Determine the stop pattern. Then, the display control command indicating the effect pattern and the stop symbol determined by the sub-control unit 260 is transmitted to the effect display control unit 280, and the effect display control unit 280 that receives these commands is the effect display device. 25 (effect symbol display unit 25a) display control (effect symbol variation display and stop display) is executed. Therefore, the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 correspond to the effect symbol display control means of the present invention.

  Next, returning to FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, during the period from the start of the display of the effect symbol to the stop display, the pseudo continuous effect or the like on the display area of the effect display device 25 (the effect symbol display unit 25 a). It is configured to perform various symbol variation effects such as a background change effect, a notice effect, and a reach effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 25 (effect symbol display unit 25a) is provided with a hold display unit 25e. The hold display portion 25e is displayed in conjunction with the special symbol hold display portion 53, and displays a number of circular figures “◯” corresponding to the number of special symbol holds. In the hold display unit 25e of the present embodiment, the leftmost circular figure “◯” indicates the hold stored first, and the hold newly stored in order toward the right side.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the electronic control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the electronic control unit includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control unit 230 are held.

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. Further, the main control unit 200 is configured by a CPU 200b as a main part to constitute a success / failure determination means (a big hit lottery execution means) for determining whether or not a special symbol is determined (a big win lottery) using a validity determination program stored in the ROM. Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol success / failure determination (big hit lottery). Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, a start opening prize detection switch 28 s, and a big prize opening ball detection switch 33 s so that these signals are input to the main controller 200. It is configured. The panel output relay board 202 is connected with a normal symbol display device 51 (one LED), a special symbol display unit 61 (7-segment display device), a start opening solenoid 28c, and a big prize opening solenoid 33c. A control signal from the unit 200 is output.

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  The launch control unit 250 constitutes launch control means for controlling the launch of a game ball on the game board. The launch control board 250a includes a launch motor (not shown), a touch switch 8a, a launch stop switch 8b, and the like. It is connected. The launch motor operates a spear for driving the game ball sent to the launch position into the game area 21, and operates when the player operates the launch handle 8. In addition, a launch volume signal indicating the amount of operation of the launch handle 8 by the player, a touch terminal signal indicating whether or not the player is touching the launch handle 8 and the like are input to the launch control board 250a.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 10a to 10d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like.

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, stop information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to the special symbol variation display, the game progress form after the big hit game is finished A mode designation command for designating a certain variation mode, various lamp control commands, and various audio control commands are transmitted. Various symbol control commands for instructing display control of effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing a symbol variation effect) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. In addition, an image ROM (not shown) is provided on the effect display control board 280a, and the image data of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) is stored in the image ROM. Is stored more than once.

  In addition, various LEDs and lamps 262 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative driving board 261, and the speaker 10a that outputs various sounds, sounds, and the like to the amplifier board 263 in accordance with the progress of the game. 10d are connected. Further, the effect button 5 d is connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the effect button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 selects / selects lighting / flashing patterns of various LEDs / lamps based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 5d (reception of a variation pattern designation command, input of a production button operation signal, etc.). An execution process, a selection / output process of sound effect data output from the speakers 10a to 10d, an effect display pattern selection / execution process on the effect display device 25, and the like are performed.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 6 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 6 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the power-on process (S100), the game start process (S200), the normal symbol game process (S300), the ordinary electric game game process (S400), the special symbol game process (S500), and the winning game process (S600) Each process is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

  The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), detection of various switch states, update of various random numbers, prize ball payout control, and the like are performed.

  In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is correct, and the normal symbol display unit 51 (see FIG. 2) displays the normal symbol as a winning symbol or as a stop symbol. To decide. Next, after setting the normal symbol fluctuation display time, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started. When the variable display time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the normal symbol hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is started. In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and the stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the winning symbol, the second start port 28b is activated. When the second start port 28b is actuated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of winnings has been won. When it is determined that the predetermined number of winnings has been won at the second starting port 28b in the open state, or when it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 28b in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece is closed and the second start port 28b is in the normal state.

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. In the special symbol game process (S500), first, a start opening prize process is performed as shown in FIG. 7A (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the start opening winning process (S501), it is determined whether or not a winning (game ball has entered) is made at the starting opening 28 (the first starting opening 28a or the second starting opening 28b) (S501a). If it is determined that it has not been performed (S501a: NO), the start opening winning process (S501) is terminated, and the process proceeds to S502 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start opening 28 has been won (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol reservations is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol reservations is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated and the process proceeds to S502 in FIG. 7A. If it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is less than 4 (S501b: YES), a special symbol random number is acquired (S501c). The special symbol random numbers include a jackpot lottery random number, a special symbol determination random number (a jackpot symbol determination random number), a reach random number, and the like. By acquiring the special symbol random number, the number of special symbol hold increases by one.

  Next, a prior determination process is executed (S501d). In the pre-determination process, it is pre-determined whether the special symbol random number acquired in the process of S501c is a random number corresponding to “hit hold” that causes the big hit game to start. As described above, this prior determination is performed according to the current setting status of the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. If the probability is high, the high probability lottery table is used, and if the probability is low, This is done using a low probability lottery table. Then, the special symbol random number acquired in S501c and the pre-determination result are stored in a predetermined area (pre-determination result storage unit) of the RAM (S501e), and a start winning prize command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S501f). The “start winning prize command” includes a number-of-holds designation command for designating the number of special symbols to be held, a pre-judgment result command indicating a big hit pre-judgment result, etc., and each command may be composed of separate commands. It may consist of commands.

  Next, returning to FIG. 7A, when the start opening winning process (S501) is completed, it is subsequently determined whether or not the winning game is being played (whether or not the big hit game flag is ON) (S502). ). As a result, if it is determined that a hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated, and no hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S502: NO), it is further determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S508 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Further, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is “1 second”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S512 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol hold is “zero” (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is “zero” (S506: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special symbol hold is not “zero” (S506: NO), special symbol variation display processing is performed (S507).

  Here, the special symbol variation display process (S507) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, the jackpot lottery random number (the jackpot lottery random number included in the special symbol random number acquired by the above-described processing of S501c) stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is read (S507a). . Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (whether or not the probability variation function is activated) (S507b). As a result, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON (the probability variation function is activated) (S507b: YES), a big hit determination (whether or not) is performed using the high probability lottery table. (S507c) When it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (the probability variation function is not activated) (S507b: NO), a big hit determination (whether or not) is determined using the low probability lottery table. This is performed (S507d).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (big hit lottery) performed in S507c or S507d is a big win (S507e). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S507e: YES), a big hit fluctuation pattern table is set (S507f). Then, the random number for determining the variation pattern is acquired, and the random number for determining the big hit symbol stored in the predetermined area of the RAM in S501e is read (S507g).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S507e: NO), the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of order, so it is determined whether or not the reach is accompanied by reach fluctuation (S507h). The determination in S507h is to determine whether or not the reach random number included in the special symbol random number acquired by the process in S501c described above matches a predetermined reach winning value. It becomes. If the result of the determination processing in S507h is that it is determined that the reach is out (S507h: YES), the reach-in / out variation pattern table is set (S507i), and it is determined that the reach is not out. (S507h: YES), a reachless deviation variation pattern table is set (S507j). Then, the random number for determining the variation pattern and the random number for determining the out-of-design are acquired (S507k).

  Next, a variation pattern and a stop symbol of the special symbol are determined (S507l). As the special symbol variation pattern, a specific variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table set in S507f, S507i, or S507j by using the special symbol variation pattern determination random number acquired in S507g or S507k. The special symbol stop symbol is a probabilistic big hit symbol from the symbol determination table stored in a predetermined area of the RAM using the big hit symbol determination random number read out in S507g or the off symbol determination random number acquired in S507k. Usually, it is determined as either a big hit symbol or a missed symbol.

  Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in the process of S507l, the special symbol display unit 61 starts the variation display of the special symbol (S507m), subtracts the special symbol hold number by 1 (S507n), and starts the symbol variation. The hour command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S507o). The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command and a stop information designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in the process of S507l, and the special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the special symbol similarly determined in the process of S507l. is there. When this symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 7A, if it is determined in the process of S503 that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), whether the changing display time of the changing special symbol has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S508). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S508: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S508: YES), the special symbol change display is stopped (S509), and the special symbol change display indicating that the special symbol change display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S510). A stop display time is set (S511).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S512). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S512: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated, and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is determined (S512: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is a big hit symbol (S513 in FIG. 7B). As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol (S513: YES), the jackpot game flag is set to ON (S514). Thereby, the big hit game is started.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S515). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (S515: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S516) and the variation is reduced. The flag is set to OFF (S517), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S518). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function stop operating.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S519), and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON. (S519: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S519: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S517), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S518). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating.

  Next, in the determination process of S513, if it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is not a big hit symbol (in the case of a missed symbol) (S513: NO), the variation is shortened. It is determined whether or not the flag is ON (S520). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S520: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S520: YES), “1” is subtracted from the fluctuation shortening counter (S521). The fluctuation shortening counter is for monitoring the operating period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function. At the end of the jackpot game, the type of the jackpot symbol that triggered the jackpot game (the jackpot game) The predetermined set value is set in the process of S614 (see FIG. 10), which will be described later, according to the gaming state at the time of occurrence.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S521 is “zero” (S522). As a result, when it is determined that the variation shortening counter is not “zero” (S522: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the variation shortening counter is “zero” (S522). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S523), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S524).

  As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating a low probability normal variation mode in which the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are not activated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S525). Upon receiving this game state designation command, the sub-control unit 260 displays characters, characters, backgrounds, and the like indicating that the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are inactive (normal state) on the effect display device 25. Process to display in the area.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 33a has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have entered). (S604).

  As a result, when it is determined that the prescribed number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the winning game process is terminated and the prescribed winning number has been won in the big winning opening 33a. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not being opened (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not a big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606). The determination process of S606 determines whether the number of rounds of the big hit game has reached 15 rounds that is the maximum number of continuous rounds.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 33a has passed (S607), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S606 that the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606: YES), the big hit game flag is set to OFF (S609). As a result, the big hit game ends.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot symbol that has caused the start of the terminated jackpot game is a probability variation jackpot symbol (S610).

  As a result, when it is determined that the type of jackpot symbol is “probability variation jackpot symbol” (S610: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S611). As a result, the probability variation function starts to operate. On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of jackpot symbol is not “probable variation jackpot symbol” (“normally jackpot symbol”) (S610: NO), the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S611), The process proceeds to S612. Then, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S612), the release extension flag is set to ON (S613), and values for determining the operation period of the fluctuation time reduction function and the release time extension function are set in the fluctuation reduction counter. (S614). As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are activated. In the present embodiment, when the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the terminated jackpot game is a probabilistic jackpot symbol (S610: YES), the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “10,000” If it is a big hit symbol (S610: NO), “100” is set to the fluctuation shortening counter. As a result, the probability variation function is activated after the end of the jackpot game triggered by the stop display of the probability variation jackpot symbol, and the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension until the number of variations of the special symbol reaches 10,000 times. The function is activated. That is, all of the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and opening time extension function are operated until the next big hit game is started. In addition, the probability variation function does not operate after the end of the big hit game triggered by the normal jackpot symbol stop display, and the variable time shortening function and the open time extension function reach the number of times the special symbol changes to 100 times. It works until.

  Next, the on-holding effect processing executed by the sub-control unit 260 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 11 is an example of a production process at the time of occurrence of holding performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260, and is executed as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown). 11 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a).

  First, it is determined whether or not the start winning command transmitted from the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S501f (FIG. 8) (S700). As a result, if it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (S700: NO), the on-hold occurrence effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start winning command is received (S700: YES), the special symbol hold number specified by the start winning command and the result of the jackpot prior determination are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. (S701). Then, the hold display of the hold display unit 25e of the effect display device 25 is updated (added by 1) (S702). In the update of the hold display, the sub control unit 260 transmits a display control command indicating the number of holds to the effect display control unit 280, and the effect display control unit 280 that has received the command receives the hold display unit according to the received command. This is realized by performing the display control of 25e.

  Next, the symbol variation effect process executed by the sub-control unit 260 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 12 is an example of a symbol variation effect process performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260, and is executed as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown). The symbol variation effect process shown in FIG. 12 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a).

  First, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation start command (variation pattern designation command and stop information designation command) transmitted from the main control unit 200 in the process of S507o has been received (S800). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol variation start command has not been received (S800: NO), the process proceeds to S805. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received (S800: YES), based on the type of stop symbol of the special symbol designated by the stop information designation command as the symbol variation start command It is determined whether or not the result of the big hit lottery (special symbol success / failure determination) is a big hit (S801).

  As a result, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol winning / failing determination) is a jackpot (S801: YES), the jackpot variation effect process is executed (S802). Here, the big hit variation effect process (S802) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the special symbol designated by the variation pattern designation command as the symbol variation start command corresponds to the pseudo continuous effect (S802a). As a result, when it is determined that the variation pattern of the special symbol corresponds to the pseudo-continuous effect (S802a: YES), it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot (S802b). The type of jackpot can be determined based on the jackpot symbol designated by the stop information designation command. As a result, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot (S802b: YES), since the next jackpot occurrence is determined by the probability variation function that operates after the jackpot game ends, The count determination counter for determination is incremented by “1” (S802c). On the other hand, if it is determined that the type of jackpot is not a probable variation jackpot (S802b: NO), the process proceeds to S802d without adding the number determination counter.

  Next, the result of the jackpot pre-determination stored in the predetermined area of the RAM in the process of S701 is read (S802d), and it is determined whether or not there is a winning hold (S802e). As a result, if it is determined that there is a winning hold (S802e: YES), the addition value of the number determination counter is acquired (S802f), and the acquired addition value is added to the number determination counter (S802g). In the process of S802f, the added value of the number determination counter is acquired based on the type of jackpot determined in the process of S802b, the number of hits held and the type (usually held or probability change held).

  Specifically, when there is a normal hit on hold, after the big hit is generated through the pseudo-rendition production, the next big hit corresponding to the normal hit on hold will occur soon after the end of the big hit game. The increment value of the number determination counter is increased corresponding to the number of holds per normal. In addition, when there is a probability change hold, the big hit corresponding to the probability change hold and the jackpot resulting from the operation of the probability variation function after the jackpot game corresponding to the probability change hold is within a short period. Therefore, the added value of the number determination counter is increased by “2”. In addition, when the type of jackpot that is generated through the pseudo-rendition production is a probable big hit (when the determination in S802b is a positive result), or when the hit hold is a probable hit, the occurrence of the probable big hit The count determination counter is not added to the jackpot corresponding to the first hit hold that is digested during the operation of the probability variation function triggered by the stoppage of the probability change hold.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S802e that there is no winning hold (S802e: NO), the process proceeds to S802h without adding the number-of-times determination counter.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number-of-times determination counter exceeds zero (S802h). As a result, if it is determined that the number determination counter is greater than zero (S802h: YES), a pseudo-continuous effect pattern having the number of pseudo-continuations corresponding to the value of the number determination counter is determined (S802i). For example, when the value of the number-of-times determination counter is “1”, an effect pattern with a pseudo-continuous number of times of pseudo-continuous times (an effect pattern in which the effect symbol is displayed twice during one special symbol change display). When the value of the number-of-times determination counter is “2”, there is a pseudo-continuous effect pattern with two pseudo-continuations (an effect in which the effect symbol is displayed three times during one special symbol variation display) Pattern). Thereafter, zero is set to the number determination counter, and the number determination counter is cleared (reset) (S802k).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process of S802a that the variation pattern of the special symbol does not correspond to the pseudo-continuous effect (S802a: NO), the determination process of S802h determines that the number determination counter is zero. If it has been performed (S802h: NO), a pseudo-continuous effect pattern in which the effect symbol is displayed once during one special symbol change display is determined (S802j).

  Next, among the symbol variation start commands received in the process of S800 described above (see FIG. 12), the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on the type of stop symbol of the special symbol designated by the stop information designation command. (S802l). Then, the effect symbol display of the effect display device 25 is performed in accordance with the effect pattern determined in the process of S802i or S802j, with respect to the jackpot variation effect in which the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol determined in S802l is finally stopped and displayed (determined stop display). The process starts at the unit 25a (S802m). The big hit variation effect is a display control command indicating the effect pattern determined in the process of S802i or S802j and a display control command indicating the stop pattern of the effect symbol determined in the process of S802l from the sub-control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280. The effect display control unit 280 that has transmitted the message and received the command performs display control of the effect symbol display unit 25a according to the received command.

  Next, returning to FIG. 12, when it is determined in the determination process of S801 that the result of the big win lottery (special symbol success / failure determination) is not a big hit (ie, it is a miss) (S801: NO), the effect of losing the effect symbol The pattern and the off symbol are determined (S803), and the off symbol variation effect is started on the effect symbol display unit 25a of the effect display device 25 (S804). This off-change effect is also realized by the effect display control unit 280 performing display control of the effect symbol display unit 25a based on the display control command from the sub-control unit 260, similarly to the above-described big hit change effect.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received in the processing of S510 (FIG. 7A) (S805). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received (S805: YES), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (determined stop display) according to the content determined in the process of S802l (see FIG. 13) or S803. The symbol variation effect is terminated (S806). The end of the symbol variation effect is transmitted by a display control command indicating stop display of the effect symbol (end of symbol variation effect) from the sub-control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280, and the effect display control that has received the command. The unit 280 is realized by performing display control of the effect symbol display unit 25a according to the received command. As for the display control command indicating the stop display of the effect symbol (end of the symbol variation effect), the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200 indicates the stop display of the effect symbol (end of the symbol variation effect) as it is. It may be a display control command.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S805: NO), the symbol variation effect process is terminated without stopping the effect symbol.

  Here, the correspondence between the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 13 and each means of the present invention will be described. The processing of S501e (FIG. 8) corresponds to the big hit lottery random number storage means, “Processes of S507c and S507d (FIG. 9)” correspond to the jackpot lottery execution means, “Processes of S503 to S511 (FIGS. 7A and 9)” correspond to the lottery symbol display control means, and “S514 and S601”. To S609 (FIG. 7B, FIG. 10) ”corresponds to the jackpot game execution means,“ S507b, S507c, S611 processing (FIG. 9, FIG. 10) ”corresponds to the probability variation means, and“ S501d “Process (FIG. 8)” corresponds to the prior determination means, “Processes S802b, S802c, S802e, S802f (FIG. 13)” corresponds to the big hit number specifying means of the present invention, and “Process S802g (FIG. 13)”. " Corresponds to the pseudo continuous number determining means of the present invention, "S802i, the process of S802m (Figure 13)" corresponds to the pseudo continuous demonstration execution means of the present invention.

  According to the present embodiment described above, when a big hit occurs through a pseudo-continuous production, the number of pseudo-continuations in the pseudo-continuous production (the number of times of variation display of the design symbol), that is, during the single variation display of the special symbol. The number of big hits (the number of consecutive big hits) that has been confirmed after the big hit can be predicted based on the number of variations of the effect symbols that are performed. In this way, by associating the quasi-continuous number of times with the number of consecutive big hits, it is possible to give a new game value that the profit obtained by the player changes according to the quasi-continuous number of times to the quasi-continuous production. Can be provided.

  In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not the special symbol random number stored in the jackpot pre-determination includes a hit hold that generates a big hit (usually big hit or probable big hit). Can be used to specify the number of consecutive big hits. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a new gameability in which the number of pseudo-continuous times is determined using the result of the big hit pre-determination (holding pre-reading) and the pseudo-continuous effect corresponding to the number of pseudo-continuous times is executed.

  In addition, when the big hit that occurs through the pseudo-rendition production is a probabilistic big hit, the early occurrence of the next big hit can be predicted by the operation of the probability variation function after the big hit game ends, so the big hit that occurs through the pseudo-continuous production The type can be used to specify the number of consecutive big hits.

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As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the number of consecutive big hits and the number of pseudo-runs are the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the number of consecutive occurrences is 2, the number of pseudo-continuous times is 3, and when the number of consecutive big hits is 3, the number of pseudo-continuous times is 4, or when the number of consecutive big hits is 2, When the number of occurrences is 1 and the number of consecutive big hits is 3, the number of pseudo consecutive times may be 2 times. In other words, if the player can identify (estimate) the relationship between the number of consecutive jackpot occurrences and the number of pseudo-runs, that is, the number of jackpot occurrences corresponding to the number of pseudo-runs of the executed pseudo-continuous production, There is no particular limitation on the mode (reference) for associating the number of times with the number of pseudo-continuous times.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the start port 28 (the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b), one type of special symbol random number is acquired and stored, and one type of special symbol is acquired. Although it is configured to display the symbols in a variable manner, the present invention is not limited to this, and the random numbers for special symbols are acquired and stored and the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner for each game ball entering the start openings 28a and 28b. You may comprise. Specifically, a first special symbol display unit corresponding to the first start port 28a and a second special symbol display unit corresponding to the second start port 28b are provided, and a game ball enters the first start port 28a. The random number for the first special symbol is acquired and stored along with the ball, and the variation of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display unit. The second special symbol is associated with the game ball entering the second starting port 28b. The random number is acquired and stored, and the second special symbol display unit displays the variation of the second special symbol. Furthermore, up to four special symbol random numbers can be stored as hold for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this case, the jackpot lottery and the jackpot prior determination are performed for each special symbol random number (first special symbol, second special symbol).

  As a result, the special symbol random numbers are acquired and stored for the game balls entering the start openings 28a and 28b, respectively, so that the number of special symbol random numbers subject to the big hit prior determination is increased ( Up to 8). As a result, there is a high possibility that the number of consecutive big hits will increase, and the number of pseudo-continuous operations can be increased.

  Moreover, although the said Example demonstrated as what performs a pseudo | simulation rendition effect with a big hit fluctuation effect, you may perform a pseudo | simulation rendition effect not only with a big hit fluctuation effect but with a losing fluctuation effect. This configuration will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. 14 is replaced with the process of S803 and S804 in the symbol variation effect process shown in FIG. 12, and is executed under the control of the sub-control unit 260.

  In the deviation variation effect process (S900), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol deviation variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command from the main control unit 200 corresponds to the pseudo-continuous effect (S900a). . As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol deviation variation pattern corresponds to the pseudo variation effect (S900a: YES), the number of pseudo reams based on the variation variation pattern is determined (S900b). ), A pseudo continuous effect pattern corresponding to the determined pseudo continuous number of times is determined (S900c). Here, the determination of the number of pseudo-continuations by the process of S900b can be determined by the sub-control unit 260 to a predetermined number of times (for example, any one of “1” to “3”) by random lottery or the like. . Alternatively, as a special symbol outbreak variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, an outlier variation pattern with one pseudo-continuous number, a outbreak variation pattern with two pseudo-continuous times, and a outbreak variation pattern with three pseudo-continuous times, etc. In accordance with a variation pattern designation command from the main control unit 200, a plurality of special symbol deviation variation patterns corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effects are provided in advance, and the special symbol deviation variation patterns corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effects are designated. The number of times can be determined. In addition, it is preferable that the quasi-continuous number of quasi-continuous effects performed in the off-change effect is the same as the quasi-continuous number that can be determined when performing the quasi-continuous effect in the big hit variation effect. In this way, the player who is in contact with the pseudo-rendition production will show whether the result of the symbol variation production will be “big hit” or “miss” before the end of the symbol variation production with the pseudo-rendition production. It becomes impossible to grasp based on the number of consecutive times.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S900a that the special symbol deviation variation pattern does not correspond to the pseudo-continuous effect (S900a: NO), the pseudo-continuous effect pattern is determined (S900d).

  Next, based on the type of stop symbol of the special symbol designated by the stop information designation command from the main control unit 200, the off symbol of the production symbol is determined (S900e), and the out symbol is finally displayed as a stop (confirmed). The off-change effect to be displayed in a stopped state is started on the effect symbol display unit 25a of the effect display device 25 according to the effect pattern determined in the process of S900c or S900d (S900f). As with the jackpot variation effect in the above-described embodiment, this off-change effect is a display control command indicating the effect pattern determined in the process of S900c or S900d and a display control command indicating a stop pattern of the effect symbol determined in the process of S900e. Is transmitted from the sub-control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280, and the effect display control unit 280 receiving the command performs display control of the effect symbol display unit 25a according to the received command.

  In this way, if the pseudo-rendition effect is performed not only as a big hit variation effect but also as a part of the out-of-fluctuation variation effect, since the pseudo-rendition effect is generated, the big hit is not confirmed, so one symbol variation effect is performed. Until it is finished (until the effect symbol is displayed in a fixed stop), it is possible to maintain and improve the interest in the player's symbol variation effect.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 28 ... Starting port, 200 ... Main control part (Big hit lottery random number storage means, Big hit lottery execution means, Lottery symbol display control means, Big hit game execution means, prior judgment means, probability variation means), 260 ... Sub Control unit (big hit number specifying means, pseudo-continuous number determining means, pseudo-continuous effect executing means, effect symbol display control means), 280... Effect display control unit (effect symbol display control means).

Claims (3)

A jackpot lottery random number storage means for storing a jackpot lottery random number acquired based on a game ball entering a start opening provided on the game board;
When the jackpot lottery random number is stored by the jackpot lottery random number storage means, the jackpot lottery random number is read from the lottery random number storage means to determine whether the jackpot lottery random number is a jackpot that matches the jackpot winning value A jackpot lottery execution means for executing a jackpot lottery to be determined;
When the jackpot lottery is executed, a lottery symbol display control means for variably displaying the lottery symbol on the lottery symbol display unit and stopping the lottery symbol with the jackpot symbol when the result of the jackpot lottery is the jackpot ,
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the lottery symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol in the lottery symbol display section;
Effect symbol display control means for causing the effect symbol display unit to display the variation symbol in a variable manner and stop display corresponding to the variation display and stop display of the lottery symbol,
When the result of the big hit lottery is the big hit, the big hit number specifying means for specifying the number of big hits determined that the result of the big hit lottery executed after the big hit lottery becomes the big hit;
Quasi-continuous number determination means for determining the quasi-continuous number based on the jackpot number specified by the jackpot number specifying means;
And a pseudo-continuous effect execution means for executing a pseudo-continuous effect in which the variable display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times during the one-time variable display of the lottery symbol according to the number of times of the pseudo-ream. Machine. Prior to execution of the jackpot lottery, comprising a pre-determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot lottery random number stored in the jackpot lottery random number storage means is a hit pending that matches the jackpot lottery value,
The jackpot number specifying means specifies the jackpot number based on the corresponding hold when the jackpot lottery random number stored in the jackpot lottery random number storage means includes the hit hold. The gaming machine according to claim 1. If the result of the big hit lottery is a probable big hit out of the big wins, the probability fluctuation that improves the probability that the result of the big hit lottery will be the big hit after the big hit game executed due to the probable big hit With means,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the big hit number specifying means specifies the big hit number based on the probability variation big hit when the result of the big hit lottery is the probability variation big hit.

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