JP5636805B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a big hit gaming state is triggered by the fact that a gaming ball has entered the start ball entering section provided in the gaming area. Done. Further, for example, in the display device provided in the game area, the display of the variation of the picture is started based on the fact that the lottery has been performed, and the stop result corresponding to the result of the lottery in the final stop display of the variation display A display effect for one game time is displayed. If the lottery result is a so-called jackpot game state winning, for example, after a display effect for one game has been executed, for example, opening and closing of a variable pitching device provided in the game area is executed, The game ball is paid out according to the number of balls entering the ball device.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the starting entrance part while the display of the change of the pattern is being performed, information used for the winning lottery is held and stored with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit. There are pachinko machines that are designed to be used. In the case of the hold storage, after the display of the variation of the pattern is completed, a lottery lottery or the like is performed using the stored information, and the next variation display of the pattern is started (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2004-81853 A

Here, in the type of gaming machine described above, there is still room for improvement in its configuration in increasing the degree of attention to Yu technique.

  However, since the game area is limited for the former, there is a limit to diversifying the game, and for the latter, even if the display pattern in each game is diversified, the degree of attention to the game There is still a limit in terms of increasing In order to solve such a problem, it is necessary to diversify the game by paying attention to elements different from the rolling mode of the game ball and the display pattern of each game time.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of favorably increasing the degree of attention to a game.

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention described in claim 1
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means as an upper limit with a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers;
While determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means corresponds to the allocation information, and when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquisition information storage means Grant determination means for sequentially performing the grant determination on the special information;
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being the grant correspondence result that the special information to be determined corresponds to the grant information;
A pattern display means having a display screen and variably displaying the pattern on the display screen;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, the image display unit starts variable display of the pattern, and the result of the application determination The display of the stop corresponding to the above and the variable display of the pattern is terminated as one game round, and the variable display of the picture of each game round is made according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means Game time control means for controlling the picture display means to be performed,
The game times control means includes:
Mode information determination means for determining mode information corresponding to a variable display mode when variable display of the pattern is performed based on the special information;
Display control for controlling the picture display means so that the picture is variably displayed in a variable display mode according to the mode information determined by the mode information determination unit when the display of the pattern is variably displayed in each game time Means,
Information regarding the variable display mode of the picture when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination of applicability, rather than the predetermined special information being the target of the determination of grant. A destination identification means to identify at the previous timing;
About at least a part of the effect by the variable display of the pattern corresponding to the information specified by the destination specifying means with respect to the predetermined special information, before the predetermined special information to be specified by the destination specifying means Including a prior display means for displaying in advance in the design display means in a situation where the game times related to the special information subject to the grant determination are being performed,
The pattern display means is configured to variably display a predetermined pattern in each of a plurality of predetermined display areas on the display screen as a variable display of the pattern.
The game times control means, on the predetermined active line in the display screen, the aspect of the result of the game times stop performed by special information corresponding to the grant information being subject to grant determination, The combination of the application target pattern formed by the predetermined pattern variably displayed in each predetermined display area is a mode in which the combination is stopped and displayed.
In the display mode corresponding to the mode information determined by the mode information determination unit, as a stage before stopping the variable display, the combination of the assignment target pattern is established on the preset effective line in the display screen. In a situation where the reach pattern that is likely to be stopped is displayed and the reach pattern is stopped and displayed, the reach display is performed by the variable display of the predetermined pattern in the remaining predetermined display area.
The destination display unit, when a game times of executing the destination display, a display unit appearance means that would give the display unit on the display screen, the destination displayed on the display unit in rows Migihitsuji Configured,
The display part appearance means appears in a state where the reach display is being performed so that the display part includes an area where the remaining predetermined display area and an effective line on which the reach pattern is stopped are overlapped. It is to be the features that you have been set so as to not visually recognize the pattern of the upper the effective lines are variable display.

  The degree of attention to the game can be increased well.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a success / failure table. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for the operation port in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a fluctuation | variation display time. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution which concerns on a reservation notice. It is a flowchart which shows the confirmation process for a hold notice. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a pending | holding command. It is a flowchart which shows the response | compatibility process of a pending command. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit correspondence setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an outreach correspondence setting process. (A) is the schematic which shows the kind of fluctuation | variation display aspect, (b) group is the schematic which shows the outline | summary of each fluctuation | variation display aspect. (A) A group is a schematic diagram for explaining a case where a hold notice is executed, and (b) a group is a schematic diagram for explaining a case where a hold notice is avoided. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a reservation notice process. (A) Group is a schematic diagram showing a mode of hold notice executed by the first hold notice display process, (b) Group is a schematic diagram showing a form of hold notice executed by the second hold notice display process, (C) A group is a schematic diagram showing a mode of an advance notice to be executed in display processing when no operation is performed. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the flow of an advance notice. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the specific process of pending | holding advance notice content. It is a flowchart which shows the process for pending | holding notice. (A) Schematic diagram showing a notice information storage area and information stored in the notice information storage area in the fourth embodiment, and (b) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing modes of a pending notice. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding advance notice generation | occurrence | production lottery process in 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process for pending | holding notice. It is the schematic which shows the aspect of the reservation notice in 6th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing an unfolded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. . The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting a wooden plate or the like to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed behind the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. It is said that. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a backpack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and when viewed from the front, the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation front end side. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and the gaming machine main body 12 is locked to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. And has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that the front door frame 14 cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 that is exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed at the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area PE formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the structure of the game board 24 is demonstrated based on FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port (first starting ball entering portion or a non-priority starting entering ball portion) 33, a lower operating port (second starting ball entering portion or a priority starting ball) Part) 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display part 43, an accessory display part 44, and the like.

  When a ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, and the lower operating port 34, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) disposed on the back side of the game board 24, Based on the detection result, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In this case, 10 game balls are paid out when the general winning opening 31 is entered, and 15 game balls are paid out when the variable winning device 32 is entered. Is executed, three game balls are paid out when a ball enters the upper working port 33, and four game balls are paid out when a ball enters the lower working port 34. Is executed.

  The number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the lower working port 34 with respect to the upper working port 33, it is preferable to set the number of payouts related to the lower working port 34 larger than the number of payouts related to the upper working port 33. Further, in order to increase the advantage of the variable winning device 32 with respect to each operating port 33, 34, it is preferable to set the payout number related to the variable winning device 32 larger than the payout number related to each operating port 33, 34.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 37. The game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 38 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill are provided.

  Here, the entry means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the mode of discharging from the game area PE after passing through the opening, but also the game area PE after passing through the opening. The aspect which is not discharged | emitted from is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the game ball enters the variable winning device 32, the upper operation port 33, the lower operation port 34, or the through gate 35. Is also expressed as a prize.

  The upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and are installed in the game board 24. Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are opened upward. Further, both the operation ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction, more specifically in the vertical direction, with the upper operation port 33 facing upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece made up of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The electric accessory 34a is in an open state (support state or guide state) that allows entry into the lower operation port 34, and a closed state in which entry into the lower operation port 34 is more difficult or impossible than in the open state. It is configured to be switchable between an unsupported state and a non-guided state. Here, a supplementary explanation will be given of the electric accessory 34a.

  The working port case 33a constituting the upper working port 33 projects to the near side and has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, with the upper side length <the lower side length. At this time, the upper side length of the working port case 33a (that is, the left-right width of the upper working port 33) is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower side length is when the electric accessory 34a is in a closed state. The length is longer than the distance between the left and right electric accessories 34a. In addition, when the electric accessory 34a is in a closed state, the interval between the two operation openings 33, 34 is set so that the distance between the operating port case 33a and the upper end of the electric accessory 34a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. Has been adjusted.

  According to the above configuration, in the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot win the lower operation port 34, and the electric operation item 34a is opened, so that the lower operation port 34 can be won. In particular, at this time, during the operation in which the electric accessory 34a shifts from the closed state to the open state, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, which becomes an obstacle. Until the accessory 34a is fully opened, it is impossible to win a game ball in the lower operating port 34, and it is possible to win only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully open. That is, the game ball that has dropped from above hits the side surface of the operating port case 33a and is bounced outward, and does not win the lower operating port 34 directly. As a result, when the electric accessory 34a is opened in a very short time, it is extremely difficult to win the lower working port 34, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is continued, the lower working port 34 is opened. Winning is easy.

  In addition to the configuration in which the working port case 33a of the upper working port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, the working port case 33a of the upper working port 33 has a two-stage configuration with a narrow upper portion and a lower lower portion. A substantially C-shaped guide piece may be provided on both the left and right sides of the mouth 33, or a failure nail may be implanted obliquely below the working port case 33a.

  The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a that leads to the back side of the game board 24, and an open / close door 32b that opens and closes the large winning opening 32a. The open / close door 32b is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and a predetermined game ball is likely to win when winning the transition to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state) in the internal lottery. It can be switched to the open state. Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted when a big win or a special off-winning win is made. The opening / closing execution mode will be described in detail later. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is an embodiment.

  The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided on a decorative member 39 disposed along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE. The decorative member 39 extends from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area PE can be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The distance between is smaller than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

  A main display unit 43 and an accessory display unit 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and a game ball is in front of both the display units 43 and 44. It is suppressed from falling. In addition, on the upper surface of the decoration member 39, a part of the plurality of general winning ports 31 described above is installed in a state of being opened upward.

  Although the detailed description by illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the main display part 43 has a segment display, and the said segment display is provided with the result display part for operation ports. The operating port result display section has a display area for the upper operating port and a display area for the lower operating port in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the operating ports 33 and 34. The result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the mouth 33 or the lower working port 34 is clearly shown. In this case, in the same display area, with the winning of the operating ports 33 and 34 as a trigger, the variable display (variable display) of the pattern is performed by sequentially turning on and off each display segment, and the variable display is stopped. As a result, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning prize is clearly shown. That is, the lottery result based on the winning for the upper working port 33 is clearly shown in the display area for the upper working port, and the lottery result based on the winning for the lower working port 34 is clearly shown in the display area for the lower working port. .

  Similarly to the main display unit 43, the accessory display unit 44 has a segment display, and the segment display is provided with an accessory result display unit. The accessory result display unit is a display unit for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on winning through the through gate 35. In this case, in the result display section for an accessory, a variable display (or variable display or switching display) is performed by sequentially turning on and off each display segment using a winning at the through gate 35 as a trigger. The result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the through gate 35 is clearly indicated by the display as the result of the change display stop. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 35 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the state where the electric character is released, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the result display section for the accessory and the variable display After is stopped, it shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that has a display screen 41a and displays the symbols in a variable manner (variable display) on the display screen 41a. The variable display unit 36 is provided with a center frame 42 so as to surround the symbol display device 41 (specifically, the display screen 41a). The center frame 42 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the display screen 41a, and the visibility of the display screen 41a (for example, the above-described symbol or a holding image described later) is reduced due to the fall of the game ball. It is the structure which does not occur easily.

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 41, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. In this case, the change display on the symbol display device 41 is started based on winning in the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. Then, for example, the symbol display device 41 is set in advance as a game time for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 15 rounds, in which the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times as the opening / closing execution mode. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  A holding lamp portion 47 corresponding to the accessory result display portion of the accessory display portion 44 is provided below the center frame 42. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the holding number is displayed by turning on the holding lamp section 47. In addition, the structure etc. which each hold lamp | ramp part 47 is displayed on a part of symbol display apparatus 41 may be sufficient.

  An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and a game launched from the game ball launching mechanism 53. A ball is guided to the upper part of the game area PE. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21. The game ball launching mechanism 53 is operated by operating a firing handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14. Operation is performed.

  The front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13, and the front door frame 14 has a window portion 61 that allows almost the entire game area PE to be viewed from the front. It is formed (see FIG. 1 or FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 1, the window portion 61 has a substantially elliptic shape, and the above-described window panel 62 is fitted therein. Although the window panel 62 is colorless and transparent with glass, the window panel 62 is not limited to this and may be colorless and transparent with synthetic resin.

  Around the window 61, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. A display lamp part 63 is provided above the window part 61 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the display lamp unit 63, speaker units 64 are provided for outputting sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 that bulge to the near side are provided side by side. The upper bulging portion 65 is provided with an upper pan 71 that opens upward, and the lower bulging portion 66 is provided with a lower pan 72 that also opens upward. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 72 has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 71. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through a passage forming unit 73 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

  Further, in the upper bulging portion 65, an area for directing the pachinko machine 10 is provided with an effect operation portion 75 (specifically, an operation button) that is manually operated by the player. For example, when the operation unit 75 for the effect is manually operated in accordance with the suggestion displayed on the display screen 41a of the symbol display device 41, the effect contents on the display screen 41a and the like of the symbol display device 41 correspond to the predetermined operation. The production content.

  Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main controller 81 and an audio lamp controller 82 are mounted on the back of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

  The main control device 81 includes a main control board that controls the main control of the game and a power failure monitoring board that monitors the power source. The main control board and the power failure monitoring board are provided in a board box 83 made of a transparent resin material or the like. Contained and configured. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other in a non-separable manner by a box coupling portion 85 as a separation preventing means (or a coupling means), thereby sealing the substrate box 83. And by being connected inseparably by these box coupling | bond parts 85, when the internal space of the board | substrate box 83 is open | released, it has the structure which needs destruction of the said board | substrate box 83 or a part of excision. A plurality of box coupling portions 85 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for the coupling process.

  The box coupling portion 85 can be applied to any configuration as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened, but by inserting a locking claw into the long hole constituting the box coupling portion 85, The box cover is connected to the box cover so that it cannot be opened. The coupling process by the box coupling unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the coupling, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after the opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting a locking claw into at least one of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. When the board box 83 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box coupling portion 85 into which the locking claw is inserted and the other box coupling portion 85 The connecting part of the box and the connecting part with the box body are cut. Thereby, the box base and the box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. Thereafter, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other box coupling portion 85. If the history of opening the board box 83 is left in the board box 83, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 83.

  A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the substrate box 83 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81, and the board box 83 and the mounting base are formed by the coupling pieces 86 and the coupled pieces 87. Between them.

  In addition, as a trace means for discovering unauthorized opening of the substrate box 83, a seal seal may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal seal is peeled off from the pasted portion, the adhesive layer of the seal seal remains on the substrate box 83 side, and the trace remains. Further, an IC tag that transmits a response wave including identification information to the ringing wave having a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal sticker. When the seal sticker is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut and the response It is good also as a structure which cannot transmit a wave.

  The sound lamp control device 82 includes a sound lamp control board that controls sound and lamp display and control of a display control device (not shown) according to an instruction from the main control device 81. The sound lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 84 is configured to be accommodated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a payout mechanism 92 and a control device assembly unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 that protrudes rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81, the sound lamp control device 82, and the like from the rear. doing.

  The payout mechanism portion 92 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from island facilities in the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95. A payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 are discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the payout mechanism 92 is mounted with a back pack substrate on which a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC is supplied and a power switch for turning on and off the power is provided.

  Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal plate 99 on the rotation axis side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal plate 99 has an output terminal for outputting a signal when there is a shortage of game balls in the tank 95 or the like, an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. State transition such as an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a loan is made, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine body 12 is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and an opening / closing execution mode At this time (or during the transition to the state), an output terminal for outputting a signal is provided. And the signal regarding the state of a frame side is output with respect to the management control apparatus of the game hall side through these output terminals. Note that an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The control device assembly unit 93 includes a payout control device 97 and a power supply / launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply / launch control device 98 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 97 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is accommodated in a substrate box. In this case, fraud suppression means similar to the substrate box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the substrate box of the payout control device 97.

  The power source / launch control device 98 is configured such that a power source and a fire control board are accommodated in a board box, and predetermined power required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the board, and further by the player Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the firing handle 54 is performed. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing and storing various data, so that even if a power failure occurs, it can maintain the state at the time of the power failure and can return to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure. It is like that.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 202 is mounted on the main control board 201 provided in the main control device 81. The MPU 202 is a ROM 203 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 202 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 203 is executed. The RAM 204 is an element incorporating an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like. Note that a part of the functions of the MPU 202, for example, the function of the ROM 203 and the function of the RAM 204 may be provided as separate elements.

  The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 202, a power failure monitoring board 205 provided in the main control device 81, a payout control device 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, and the like are connected. In this case, a power / fire control device 98 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power failure monitoring board 205. In addition, as part of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e, various winning-corresponding winning portions such as a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port 33, a lower operating port 34, a through gate 35, etc. ) Are connected to each other, and based on detection information (detection signals) from these detection sensors, the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 makes a winning determination (entrance determination) to each pitching section. Is called. In addition, the MPU 202 executes a lottery occurrence lottery based on winning at the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34, and also performs support generation lottery based on a winning at the through gate 35.

  On the output side of the MPU 202, a power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, and an audio lamp control device 82 are connected. For example, a prize ball command is output to the payout control device 97 based on a winning determination result for a winning-corresponding winning portion such as the operation ports 33 and 34 described above. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. When the winning to the general winning opening 31 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to paying out 10 gaming balls is output, and when the winning to the variable winning device 32 is specified, 15 gaming balls are output. When the winning ball command corresponding to the payout of the game is output and the winning to the upper working port 33 is specified, the winning ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is output and the winning to the lower operating port 34 is awarded. When specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a change command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output from the main control device 81 to the sound lamp control device 82. In this case, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to when these various commands are output. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning drive unit 32c that opens and closes the open / close door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric combination drive unit 34b that opens and closes the electric combination 34a of the lower working port 34, and a main display. The unit 43 is connected. The main control board 201 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 202 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c is executed in the MPU 202 so that the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed. Further, when the support lottery of the electric accessory 34a is won, drive control of the electric accessory driving unit 34b is executed in the MPU 202 so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. In addition, display control of the main display unit 43 is executed by the MPU 202.

  Further, an external output terminal board 99 is connected to the output side of the MPU 202, and information on the entrance to various entrances through the external output terminal board 99 to the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side. Information on the lottery results such as the jackpot and the jackpot is output. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the state and the like of the pachinko machine 10 by the hall computer HC.

  The power failure monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power / fire control device 98, and the power failure monitoring board 205 has a DC stable voltage of 24 volts which is the maximum voltage output from the power / fire control device 98. The function to monitor is given. The payout control device 97 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

  The power source / launch control device 98 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 201 and the payout control device 97, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power supply / launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The sound lamp control device 82 is based on various commands input from the main control device 81, the holding lamp portion 47 provided in the variable display unit 36, the display lamp portion 63 provided in the front door frame 14, the speaker portion 64, and the like. Is controlled and the display control device 212 is controlled.

  The display control device 212 executes display control of the symbol display device 41 based on the command input from the sound lamp control device 82. In this case, in the sound lamp control device 82, based on various commands input from the main control device 81, the variation display mode (for example, the presence / absence of reach and the contents of reach effect) on the symbol display device 41 and the symbol The stop display mode (the combination of symbols to be finally stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display) is determined.

  Here, the configuration related to the variable display of symbols of each game time and the content of the variable display will be described. In the following description, FIG. 6 is appropriately referred to. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents on the display screen of the symbol display device.

  The display control device 212 is provided with a character ROM. In the character ROM, data of nine kinds of main symbols having numbers “1” to “9” attached to characters such as fish and the like, and sub-symbol data not attached with numbers. Are stored in advance. If it explains supplementarily about a main symbol, the main symbol will be comprised by character parts CP, such as "octopus" and "Fugu", and numerical parts NP, such as "1" and "2", which differ for every symbol. . Each of the character part CP and the numerical part NP has a unique configuration in each main symbol, and the main symbol is identified by visually recognizing at least one of the character part CP and the numerical part NP. Is possible. That is, the character part CP and the number part NP are each provided with a main symbol identification function.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the display screen 41a of the symbol display device 41 is set with three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of the upper, middle, and lower stages. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. On the display screen 41a, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction (specifically, from right to left) with periodicity. In this case, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers in the upper symbol row Z1, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the display screen 41a is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has come to be. Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lower line L4, and a right upper line L5 are set on the display screen 41a. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols with the same numerals) is formed on any effective line. When the variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is finished in the state of being played, the big hit video is displayed as the occurrence of the normal jackpot result or the probability variation jackpot result.

  In view of the fact that the variable display of each symbol row is stopped as described above, the upper symbol row Z1 is the first symbol row (or the first symbol row), and the lower symbol row Z3 is the second symbol row (or the second symbol row). 2 symbol rows), the middle symbol row Z2 can be referred to as a third symbol row (or third symbol row).

  Of the above main symbols, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to “specific symbols”, and if a probable jackpot result occurs, for example, the same specific symbols The combination of is stopped and displayed. In addition, the main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to “non-specific symbols”. When a normal jackpot result occurs, for example, the combination of the same non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed. Is done.

  In addition, the mode of the display of the symbol variation in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of the symbol variation display in the symbol sequence, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed. For example, a plurality of symbol sequences may be set to be arranged side by side, and the direction of symbol variation display in the symbol sequence may be set to the vertical direction.

  In the lower part of the display screen 41a, more specifically, below the variable display area ME having the variable display area of the upper symbol sequence, the variable display area of the middle symbol, and the variable display area of the lower symbol, which are set individually, The display area is set. The reserved display area is for the upper working port displayed in a compartmented manner so that the same number of unit reserved display areas Da1 to Da4 as the maximum number of reserved balls when the game ball wins the upper working port 33 are arranged in the left-right direction. For the lower operation opening in which the hold number display area Da and the unit reservation display areas Db1 to Db4 of the same number as the maximum reservation number when a game ball wins the lower operation opening 34 are arranged in the left-right direction. And the number-of-holds display area Db.

  Specifically, when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, the maximum number of reservations is four, and in correspondence with this, the upper unit opening display number Da has a first unit reservation display region. Da1, a second unit hold display area Da2, a third unit hold display area Da3, and a fourth unit hold display area Da4 are set. In addition, when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34, the maximum number of reservations is four. Correspondingly, the lower operation port reservation number display region Db includes a first unit reservation display region Db1, A two unit hold display area Db2, a third unit hold display area Db3, and a fourth unit hold display area Db4 are set.

  For example, when the number of holds when the game ball is won in the upper operation port 33 is 1, a predetermined hold image is displayed only in the first unit hold display area Da1, and the game ball is displayed in the upper operation port 33. When the number of holds when winning is 4, the predetermined hold image is displayed in all of the first unit hold display area Da1 to the fourth unit hold display area Da4. FIG. 6B illustrates a case where the number of reserves in the upper operation port 33 is three and the number of reservations in the lower operation port 34 is two.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 202 uses lots of counter information in the game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the main display unit 43, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 41, setting of display of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 7, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, and the jackpot type counter used for determining the jackpot type such as the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result C2, a reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 fluctuates and fluctuates, a random number initial value counter CINI used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a variable display time in the symbol display device 41 It is assumed that a variation type counter CS that determines the above is used. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is in the electric utility open state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 231 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 204. In the lottery counter buffer 231, information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is obtained as information storage means when a winning is made to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. Are stored in the reserved ball storage area 232.

  The holding ball storage area 232 includes a holding area RE including an upper working port holding area Ra and a lower working port holding area Rb, and an execution area AE. The reserved areas Ra and Rb include first areas Ra1 and Rb1, second areas Ra2 and Rb2, third areas Ra3 and Rb3, fourth areas Ra4 and Rb4, and are connected to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. In accordance with the winning history, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the lottery counter buffer 231 is held information, and any one of the areas Ra1 to Ra4, Rb1 to Rb4 Stored in Note that the hold information corresponds to special information.

  In this case, in the first area Ra1, Rb1 to the fourth area Ra4, Rb4, when the winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 is continuously generated a plurality of times, the first areas Ra1, Rb1 → first Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of 2 area Ra2, Rb2 → third area Ra3, Rb3 → fourth area Ra4, Rb4. Thus, by providing four areas Ra1 to Ra4 and Rb1 to Rb4, respectively, a maximum of four game balls winning histories to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 are held and stored. It has become. The reserved ball storage area 232 is provided with a total number-of-holds storage area, and the total number-of-holds storage area is used to specify the number in which the winning history for the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is stored. To store information.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first areas Ra1 and Rb1 of the holding area RE when the variable display on the main display unit 43 is started. Based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE, determination of whether or not is made is performed.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 299, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 299), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The big hit random number counter C <b> 1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 221 as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG.

  In the success / failure table, address information composed of binary number information and jackpot numerical value information composed of binary number information are set in a one-to-one correspondence. Specifically, ten types of address information expressed in decimal numbers from “1” to “10” are set, and jackpot value information is expressed in decimal numbers as “7”, “36”, “67”. , “100”, “131”, “164”, “195”, “223”, “241”, “272” are set, and the address information and the jackpot value information are in a one-to-one relationship. It is associated. The numerical value of each jackpot numerical value information is included in “0” to “299”, which is the numerical range of the random number information that can be updated in the jackpot random number counter C1.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery modes in the success / failure lottery means. The number of jackpot numerical information referred to in the low probability mode is different from the number of jackpot numerical information referred to in the high probability mode, and the former is smaller than the latter. Specifically, in the low probability mode, only the jackpot value information whose address information is “1” is referred to in the lottery lottery, and in the high probability mode, the jackpot number information corresponding to all the address information is determined in the lottery lottery. Referenced. In other words, there is one piece of numerical information for winning the jackpot in the low probability mode, and there are ten pieces of numerical information in the high probability mode, which is more than in the low probability mode. As a result, the probability of winning the jackpot in the low probability mode is 1/300, whereas the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability mode is 1/30, and the high probability mode is a jackpot than the low probability mode. The probability of winning is increased. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The big hit type counter C <b> 2 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, (1) a winning / no-lot lotion mode in the corresponding lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (2) a support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Different types of jackpot results are set by making a difference between the two conditions. As above-mentioned lottery mode, the low probability mode and the high probability mode are set as described above.

  As a support mode, the frequency with which the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is in an open state per unit time when compared with the game area PE in a situation where the launch of the game ball is continued in the same manner. The low-frequency support mode (the low-frequency support state or the low-frequency guide state) and the high-frequency support mode (the high-frequency support state or the high-frequency guide state) are set so that is relatively high.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the power combination open state in the electric combination release lottery using the electric combination release counter C4 is the same (for example, both 4/5) However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electrified open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more release is performed. The time is set longer. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the closed state from the end of one open state until the next open state is started The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, a shorter time is selected as the reserved time that is secured after the next electric character opening lottery is performed after the electric character object opening lottery is performed than in the low-frequency support mode. Is set to be.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning a prize for the lower working port 34 than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will be given to the upper working port 33 than to the lower working port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower working port 34 is connected to the lower working port 34. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning is made to the lower working port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. be able to.

  In addition, the configuration for increasing the frequency of the electric power release state per unit time in the high frequency support mode is not limited to the above, for example, lottery for electric power object release lottery than in the low frequency support mode It is good also as a structure which makes high the probability that it will be elected in the electric character open state in. In addition, a secured time (e.g., on the display part 44 for an accessory based on a winning to the through gate 35) that is secured after the next electric character opening lottery is performed after the electric character releasing lottery is performed once. In the configuration in which multiple types of variable display time) are prepared, the short support time is more easily selected in the high frequency support mode or the average secure time is shorter than in the low frequency support mode. May be. Further, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the secured time that is secured when the next electric winning combination opening lottery is performed after the first electric winning combination releasing lottery is shortened (that is, , Shorten the one time variable display time in the display 44 for an accessory), shorten the average time of the reserved time and increase the winning probability, apply any one condition or any combination of conditions Thus, the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be increased.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area as a distribution information group storage means in the ROM 203. Then, a normal jackpot result (low probability special game result) and a probability variable jackpot result (high probability special game result) are set as the distribution destinations.

  The normal jackpot result is that the lottery mode becomes the low probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and the support frequency is high until the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the support mode shifts It is a jackpot result that becomes a mode. After the end reference count has elapsed, the mode shifts to the low frequency support mode.

  The probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning or failing lottery becomes a big hit state winning and the operation shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the distribution table, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 29” corresponds to the probability variation jackpot result, but this numerical distribution is arbitrary. In addition, the distribution destination of the jackpot result is not limited to the above two types. For example, in the opening / closing execution mode, a plurality of modes are set so that the expected value of the game ball is high and the opening / closing execution is performed. It is good also as a structure which increases the type of jackpot result rather than said two types by providing a difference in the mode transfer destination mode.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 238) and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the holding area RE of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball is won in the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203, it is determined whether to generate a reach. However, in the game times that shift to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the occurrence of reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display is the same in each gaming state, but may be set individually according to the gaming state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display may be set larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) includes a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures), and the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high-frequency winning mode. In the game machine in which the stop display result after the variable display is a special display result in the game times to be, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started. This means a display state for making the player think that the display state is a variable display state that is likely to result in the special display result in the previous stage.

  In other words, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode can be obtained by stopping and displaying symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen 41a of the symbol display device 41. This is a display state in which a combination of reach symbols that may be established is displayed, and in that state, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a step before ending the symbol variation display, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is set on a preset active line in the display screen 41a of the symbol display device 41. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of reach symbols that may be established, and a symbol change display is performed by a final stop symbol row in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents of the reach display will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6. The state in which the symbol variation display is first ended in the upper symbol row Z1, and the symbol variation display is further terminated in the lower symbol row Z3. , A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols having the same numbers on any of the effective lines L1 to L5, and in the state where the reach line is formed, in the middle symbol row Z2 Reach display is achieved by performing symbol display. When the high-frequency winning mode occurs, the main symbol with the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is stopped and displayed on the reach line in the middle symbol row Z2. The symbol variation display is terminated.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed on the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. There are those that produce an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on almost the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when reach display is performed or before reach display, it is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counter whether or not to perform a notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character. May be.

  For example, the variation type counter CS is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The variation type counter CS is used when the MPU 202 determines the variation display time on the main display unit 43 and the symbol variation display time on the symbol display device 41. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when the symbol display apparatus 41 determines the variation pattern at the start of symbol variation.

  For example, the electric accessory release counter C4 is incremented by 1 in order within a range of 0 to 249 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 249). The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination holding area 233 of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the value of the stored electric accessory release counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 199, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to the open state, and if C4 = 200 to 249, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to the open state.

  As already described, in the MPU 202, at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is used to determine the variation display time in the symbol display device 41, and the variation display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is used for the determination. It is done. The MPU 202 determines the stop result in the main display unit 43 using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. The stop result table stored in the result table storage area 224 is referred to.

<Various processes executed by main controller 81>
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process that are executed when the MPU 202 in the main controller 81 advances the game in each game time will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 202 executes a main process activated when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process activated by input of a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). Explanation of these various processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started periodically by the MPU 202 (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, various detection sensor reading processes are executed. That is, the state of various detection sensors connected to the main control device 81 is read, and the state of the detection sensor (detection information from the detection sensor) is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. For example, when it is determined that a ball has entered the upper working port 33, a winning detection flag for the upper working port is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, and a ball enters the lower working port 34. If it is determined that the winning action has been made, a winning detection flag for the lower working port is stored in the various flag storage area 235. When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35, a winning detection flag for through gate is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204.

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In subsequent step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In a succeeding step S104, a through winning process associated with winning through the through gate 35 is executed. In the through winning process, it is determined whether or not a through gate winning detection flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. If the same flag is stored, it is stored in the electric utility reservation area. On the condition that the number of stored accessory holdings is less than 4, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in the step S103 is stored in the electronic combination holding area. In addition, a process for turning on the holding lamp unit 47 of the variable display unit 36 corresponding to the number of reserved memories is executed for the voice lamp control device 82. If the through-gate winning detection flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235, the winning detection flag is deleted and the through-gate winning process is terminated.

  After performing the through gate winning process in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, the winning opening process for the operating port accompanying winning in the operating ports 33 and 34 is executed, and this timer interrupt process is completed. To do.

<Winning process for working port>
Here, the winning process for the operation port will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S <b> 201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start prize) in accordance with whether or not a prize detection flag for the upper action opening is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. If it is determined that the winning detection flag is stored, that is, if the game ball receives a detection signal indicating that a winning to the upper operation port 33 has occurred, the process proceeds to step S202 and the payout control device 97 receives a game. A prize ball command for paying out three balls is set.

  In the subsequent step S203, an external signal setting process is performed so that information indicating that a game ball has won a prize in the upper operating port 33 is output to the hall computer HC on the game hall side. As a result, the hall computer HC recognizes that a winning is made to the upper working port 33.

  Thereafter, in step S204, the value stored in the holding number storage area of the holding area Ra for the upper working port is read, and the start holding storage number RaN stored in the holding area Ra is set (hereinafter referred to as the upper operation). It is also referred to as the mouth start storage memory number RaN). Thereafter, in step S205, an information acquisition process for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper working port 33, the process proceeds to step S206. In step S <b> 206, the determination is made based on whether or not a winning detection flag for the lower operation port is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. If it is determined that the winning detection flag is stored, that is, if the game ball receives a detection signal indicating that the lower operating port 34 has been won, the process proceeds to step S207 and the payout control device 97 receives the game. A prize ball command for paying out four balls is set. The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S207 is transmitted to the payout control device 97 in an external output process S401 of a normal process described later.

  In the subsequent step S208, an external signal setting process is performed so that information indicating that a game ball has won a prize in the lower operation port 34 is output to the hall computer HC on the game hall side. As a result, the hall computer HC recognizes that a prize has been generated for the lower working port 34.

  Thereafter, in step S209, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the holding area Rb for the lower operating port is read, and the start reserved memory number RbN stored in the reserved area Rb is set (hereinafter referred to as the lower action). It is also referred to as the mouth start reserved memory number RbN). Thereafter, an information acquisition process is performed in step S205, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in both steps S201 and S206, that is, if a game ball has not won in either the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, the main winning process is terminated as it is. .

  Here, the information acquisition processing in step S205 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Information acquisition process>
In the information acquisition process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the start pending storage number N (RaN or RbN) set in step S204 or step S209 described above is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). judge. If the start pending storage number N is the upper limit value, the information acquisition process is terminated as it is. If the start pending storage number N is less than the upper limit value, the corresponding start display storage number N of the corresponding result display area holding area is set in step S302. In addition to incrementing by 1, the value stored in the total pending count storage area in step S303 (hereinafter referred to as common pending count CRN) is incremented by 1.

  In the subsequent step S304, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS updated in the above step S103 are stored in the free storage area area of the corresponding result display area reservation area. Of these, the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number incremented by 1 in step S302 is stored.

  That is, when the start pending storage number RaN for the upper working port is set, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS updated in the step S103. Are stored in the first storage area of the free storage area of the upper working port holding area Ra, that is, in the holding area Ra corresponding to the starting working storage number RaN for the upper working port incremented by 1 in step S302.

  When the start pending storage number RbN for the lower working port is set, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are set as the lower working port. Is stored in the first storage area among the free storage areas of the reserved area Rb for use, that is, in the reserved area Rb corresponding to the starting reserved memory number RbN for the lower operating port incremented by 1 in step S302.

  In subsequent steps S305 and S306, the audio lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212, which are control devices on the sub-side (sub-side), recognize that the winning of the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 has occurred. A confirmation process for hold notice and a process for setting a hold command, which are processes for executing a hold notice described later, are executed. Thereafter, when the winning detection flag is stored, the flag is erased and the information acquisition process is terminated.

  The hold command set in the hold command setting process in step S306 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82 in the normal output external output process (step S401) to be described later. Information on which of the winning openings to the opening 33 and the lower operating opening 34 is based on winning is included, and the voice lamp control device 82 receives the hold command to receive the hold number. A process for changing the display in the display areas Da and Db in accordance with the increase in the number of reservations is executed.

  Specifically, when the command received by the display control device 212 via the sound lamp control device 82 corresponds to winning in the upper working port 33, the number of reserved for the upper working port Processing for displaying the hold image on the display area Da is executed. In the hold number display area Da, the hold images are displayed sequentially from the left side. For example, if the start hold storage number RaN for the upper working port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the first unit hold display area Da1 on the left end. Is displayed, and if the start hold storage number RaN is 4, hold images are displayed in all the hold display areas Da1 to Da4. Further, when the command received by the display control device 212 via the sound lamp control device 82 corresponds to winning in the lower working port 34, the reserved number display area Db for the lower working port. The process for displaying the hold image on is executed. In the hold number display area Db, the hold images are displayed sequentially from the left side. For example, if the start hold storage number RbN for the lower working port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the first unit hold display area Db1 on the left end. Is displayed, and if the start hold storage number RbN is 4, hold images are displayed in all the hold display areas Db1 to Db4. A detailed description of each process in steps S305 and S306 will be described later.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is activated when the power is turned on, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an overview, the processing of steps S401 to S406 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S408 and S409 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal processing, first, external signal output processing is executed in step S401. In the external signal output process of step S401, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97. Further, if a production command such as a variation command, a type command, or a variation end command is set, the command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82.

  Next, in step S402, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In subsequent step S403, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In this game times control process, jackpot determination, setting of symbol variation display by the symbol display device 41, display control of the main display unit 43, and the like are performed.

  After executing the game times control process of step S403, the process proceeds to step S404, and the game state transition process is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode, and the like by this gaming state transition processing. Details of the game turn control process in step S403 and the game state transition process in step S404 will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S405, an electric combination support process for driving and controlling the electric combination 34a provided in the lower operation port 34 is executed. In this electronic combination support process, the electronic combination release whether or not to open the electric combination 34a using the numerical information acquired from the electric combination release counter C4 stored in the electronic combination holding area 233 of the RAM 204 is determined. A lottery is performed, and when the electrified open state is won, an opening / closing process of the electric accessory 34a is executed. In addition, display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric character release lottery.

  Here, as already described, the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode are set as the modes of support by the electric accessory 34a, and the transition to one of the support modes is performed in the gaming state transition process. Is called. After this processing, the high frequency support mode is set when the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, and the low frequency support mode is set when the flag is not set.

  In the electric power support process, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is set by determining whether or not the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. In the high-frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is won, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is in the open state is set larger than in the low-frequency support mode. Set a longer opening time. Also, in the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is won and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the next open state is started after one open state is completed. The closing time until is set to be shorter than one opening time.

  Incidentally, when the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, even if the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, the support mode is forcibly set to the low frequency support mode.

  Thereafter, in step S406, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 53 is excited once every predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that a launch permission signal is input from the power supply / launch control device 98. . Thereby, a game ball is launched toward the game area PE.

  In subsequent step S407, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing.

  That is, in step S408, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204. In step S409, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S401 to S406 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next normal process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. Similarly, The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game times control process of step S403 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the game times control process, first, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 13, it is determined in step S501 whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. When the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the process after step S502, that is, the game turn start process at steps S503 to S505 and the game turn progress process at steps S506 to S509 are not executed. The control process ends.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the result display section for the operation port of the main display section 43 is in a variable display. When the operation port result display unit is not in a variable display, the process proceeds to a game turn start process in steps S503 to S505. In the game turn starting process, first, in step S503, it is determined whether or not the total number of start holding balls (common holding number CRN) is “0”. The case where the common holding number CRN is “0” means that the holding information is not stored in the holding ball storage area 232. Accordingly, the game turn control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the common hold number CRN is not “0”, a data setting process for setting the data stored in the holding area RE of the holding ball storage area 232 for variable display in step S504, Further, in step S505, after executing the variation start process for starting the variation display on the main display unit 43 and the variation display on the symbol display device 41, the game number control process is terminated.

  Here, the data setting process in step S504 and the change start process in step S505 will be described in detail. First, the data setting process in step S504 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

<Data setting process>
In the data setting process, first, it is determined in which holding area Ra, Rb the oldest information stored in the holding area Ra for the upper working opening and the holding area Rb for the lower working opening is stored. . Then, the following processing is executed for the holding area where the oldest holding information is stored. In the following description, the case where the upper working port holding area Ra is first described will be described, and then the case where the lower working port holding area Ra is used will be described.

  In step S601, the starting reserved ball number RaN and the common reserved number CRN of the holding area Ra are decremented by one. In subsequent step S602, the data stored in the first area Ra1 of the holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

  Thereafter, in step S603, a process of shifting data stored in the areas Ra1 to Ra4 (that is, the hold information) of the hold area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first area Ra1 to the fourth area Ra4 to the lower area side, clearing the data in the first area Ra1, and the second area Ra2 → The data in each area is shifted such as the first area Ra1, the third area Ra3 → the second area Ra2, the fourth area Ra4 → the third area Ra3.

  In the subsequent step S604, a command at the time of shifting, which is information for causing the audio lamp control device 82 to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted, is set. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated. The shift command set in step S604 is transmitted to the display control device 212 via the audio lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 12). The display control device 212 receives the shift command, and executes processing for changing the display in the reserved number display area Da for the upper working port in accordance with the decrease in the reserved number.

  On the other hand, similarly, when the reserved area Rb for the lower working port is the target, first, in step S601, the starting reserved ball number RbN and the common reserved number CRN of the reserved area Rb are decremented by one. In subsequent step S602, the data stored in the first area Rb1 of the holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  Thereafter, in step S603, a process of shifting data stored in the areas Rb1 to Rb4 of the holding area Rb (that is, holding information) is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first area Rb1 to the fourth area Rb4 to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area Rb1 and the second area Rb2 → The data in each area is shifted such as first area Rb1, third area Rb3 → second area Rb2, and fourth area Rb4 → third area Rb3.

  In the subsequent step S604, a command at the time of shifting, which is information for causing the audio lamp control device 82 to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted, is set. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated. The shift command set in step S604 is transmitted to the display control device 212 via the audio lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 12). The display control device 212 receives the shift command, and executes a process for changing the display in the reserved number display area Db for the lower working port in accordance with the decrease in the reserved number.

<Variation start processing>
Next, the variation start process in step S505 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the change start process, first, in step S701, a success / failure determination process for determining whether or not the hold information referred to in the current change start process corresponds to the big win is executed. Specifically, the information acquired from the information for jackpot determination among the information stored in the execution area AE, that is, the information updated by the jackpot random number counter C1 is grasped. Then, when the winning / losing lottery mode is the low-probability mode, referring to the low-probability mode success / failure table stored in the success / failure table storage area 221 of the ROM 203, the grasped information becomes information corresponding to the jackpot winning winning. If the winning lottery mode is the high probability mode, the information obtained by referring to the winning table for the high probability mode stored in the winning table storage area 221 of the ROM 203 is a big hit. Identify whether it is included in the information corresponding to the winning.

  In the subsequent step S702, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination process in step S701 is a result corresponding to the big win. If the result corresponds to the big win, the type determination process is executed in step S703.

  In the type determination process, the information acquired from the information for type determination among the information stored in the execution area AE, that is, the information updated by the big hit type counter C2 is grasped. Further, with reference to the sorting table stored in the sorting table storage area 222 of the ROM 203, it is specified whether or not the grasped type determination information is included in the information corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result.

  In the subsequent step S704, it is determined whether or not the type of the current big hit winning is a probable big hit result based on the information specified in the type determining process in step S703. If it is the probability variation jackpot result, stop result setting processing for probability variation jackpot is executed in step S705, and if it is not the probability variation jackpot result, stop result setting processing for normal jackpot is executed in step S706. If it is determined in step S702 that it is not a big win, a stop result setting process for losing is executed in step S707.

  In each stop result setting process in steps S705 to S707, the information on the pattern form to be finally stopped on the main display unit 43 is referred to the stop result table stored in the stop result table storage area 224 of the ROM 203. The specified information is stored in the RAM 204. In step S705 and step S706, the MPU 202 stores information for specifying in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204 that the result of determining whether or not the game has been played this time is a probability variation jackpot result or a normal jackpot result. Specifically, the probability variation jackpot flag is stored in step S705, and the normal jackpot flag is stored in step S706.

  After executing any one of steps S705 to S707, a variable display time setting process is executed in step S708.

<Variable display time setting process>
In the variable display time setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, it is first determined in step S801 whether or not the winning lottery is won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not either the probable big hit flag or the normal big hit flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204.

  If a negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the result of the above-mentioned lottery determination is a losing result, the process proceeds to step S802. In step S802, it is determined whether or not reach display occurs in the symbol display device 41 in the current game round. Specifically, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach, an affirmative determination is made in step S802 as occurrence of reach display. When specifying the presence / absence of reach using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to.

  If an affirmative determination is made in either step S801 or step S802, the process proceeds to step S803, where the current generation time is displayed with reference to the reach generation variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203. Fluctuation display time information corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS and the like is acquired, and in the subsequent step S804, the fluctuation display time information is provided in the fluctuation display time counter area (variation display time measuring means provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204) ). Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the reach display is executed when the result of the lottery win is a jackpot winning result or when the result of the same lottery is a missed result and the lottery for generating the reach is won. ing.

  Here, the reach display is provided with a normal reach display and a super reach display which have different display modes. The variable display time information corresponding to each of the normal reach display and the super reach display is set in the variable display time table for reach generation. By referring to the table, the variable display time information corresponding to each reach display is set. To be acquired. Regarding the determination of the type of reach display, a table is provided in which the type of reach display corresponds to the value of the variation type counter CS. By referring to the table, the value of the current variation type counter CS is determined. The corresponding reach display is determined.

  Further, the reach generation variation display time table corresponds to the jackpot type. Specifically, the variable display time is set so that the combination of specific symbols can be stopped in the case of a probable jackpot result, and the combination of non-specific symbols can be stopped in the case of a normal jackpot result. In addition, the variable display time is set.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S802, the value of the current variation type counter CS is referred to by referring to the reach non-occurrence variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 in step S805. In step S806, the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area. Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  Note that the variable display time information when no reach occurs is set so that the variable display time is shortened as the number N of starting reserved balls increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a configuration that does not depend on the number of starting reserved balls N may be used. The smaller the number of starting reserved balls N, the shorter the variation display time is. Also good. Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the non-reach time is selected so that the shorter variable display time is selected compared to the situation where the number of pending information is the same as in the situation where the low frequency support mode. Although the generation variation display time table is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selected variation display time may be the same, or may be opposite to the above relationship. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the variable display time at the time of reach occurrence, and the variable display time that is easily selected and the variable display time that is difficult to select are different at the time of jackpot winning and out of reach. It is good also as a structure. Also, a variation display time table for probability variation jackpot, a variation display time table for normal jackpot, a variation display time table for outreach, and a variation display time table for complete losing may be set individually.

  As described above, the variation display time of each game time is determined using parameters such as the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach display, the number of hold information, the value of the variation type counter, and the like. However, the variable display time of each game time is the content of other hold information, specifically, jackpot determination information, type determination information and reach determination information included in the other hold information as parameters. Decided without.

  Returning to the description of the change start process (FIG. 15), after the change display time setting process is executed in step S708, a change command and a type command are set in step S709. The change command includes information on presence / absence of reach and information on change display time. The type command includes game result information. That is, the type command includes, as game result information, information on probability variation jackpot results, information on normal jackpot results, information on miss results, and the like.

  The change command and the type command set in step S709 are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 12). The sound lamp control device 82 determines the light emission pattern of the display lamp unit 63 and the sound output pattern from the speaker unit 64 in the game time based on the received variation command and type command, and the content of the determined effect. The display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled so as to be executed. The sound lamp control device 82 transmits the change command and the type command to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form. Based on the received variation command and type command, the display control device 212 determines the variation display pattern in the symbol display device 41 in the game time, and the symbol display device is executed so that the determined variation display pattern is executed. 41 is displayed. Thereafter, in step S710, the variation display of the pattern is started on the display unit for the operation port of the main display unit 43, and then the variation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the game times control process (FIG. 13), when the main display unit 43 is in a variable display, the game times progress process of steps S506 to S509 is executed. In the process for advancing game times, first, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the current game time fluctuation display time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204 is “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (FIG. 16) as described above. The set value of the variable display time information is decremented (subtracted) every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S507. In the variable display process, the display mode in the main display unit 43 is changed. Then, this game times control process is complete | finished.

  If the change display time has elapsed, change end processing is executed in step S508. In the change end process, the information stored in the RAM 204 in any of the processes in steps S705 to S707 is specified, and the main display unit is displayed so that the pattern corresponding to the information is stopped and displayed on the main display unit 43. 43 is controlled.

  In the subsequent step S509, a change end command is set. Then, this game times control process is complete | finished. The change end command set in step S509 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 12). The sound lamp control device 82 transmits the received change end command to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 212 receives the change end command and displays the final stop symbol combination in the game round in a definitive display (final stop display).

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the gaming state transition processing in step S404 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the game state transition process, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the display of the variation of the pattern on the main display section 43 (specifically, the display section for the operation opening) of one game time is finished. If it is not the timing when the variable display is finished, the gaming state transition process is finished as it is.

  If it is the timing when the variable display is finished, it is determined in step S903 whether or not the game result of the current game time corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not either the normal jackpot flag or the probability variation jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204. If none of the above flags is stored, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If any of the above flags is stored, “15” is set in the round counter area RC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in step S904. The round counter area RC is a counter area for counting the number of times that the special winning opening 32a is opened. Thereafter, the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when in the opening / closing execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S901, and the process proceeds to step S905. In step S905, a special winning opening / closing process is executed. In the big prize opening / closing process, when the big prize opening 32a is closed, the variable prize driving unit 32c is set in the driving state on condition that the round counter area RC is “1” or more. The mouth 32a is opened. Further, when the grand prize winning opening 32a is being opened, the variable prize driving is performed on condition that a predetermined time has passed since the opening of the special winning prize opening 32a or a predetermined number of game balls have been won. The drive state of the part 32c is stopped, and the special winning opening 32a is closed.

  In a succeeding step S906, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is “0”. If the value of the round counter area RC is not “0”, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. If the value of the round counter area RC is “0”, a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed in step S907.

  In the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, when the probability variation jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the high probability mode and the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode. Note that these high probability mode and high frequency support mode are maintained at least until the next big win is won. In addition, when the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the low probability mode and the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode is terminated when the number of game times continues 100 times, and thereafter, the winning lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode.

  Then, in step S908, after executing the opening / closing execution mode end processing, the gaming state transition processing ends. In the opening / closing execution mode end processing, the stored flag is erased from the normal jackpot flag or the probability variation jackpot flag.

<About reservation notice>
Here, in this pachinko machine 10, the reservation notice indicating the contents of the hold information stored in the hold ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 is a timing before the game times related to the hold information are started (previous The game times are executed with a predetermined probability. Such a hold notice is realized by the display control device 212 executing various controls for the hold notice based on a command related to the hold notice transmitted from the main control device 81. Therefore, hereinafter, the electrical configuration and control processing according to the hold notice will be described.

<Electrical configuration related to pending notice>
First, with reference to FIG. 18, an electrical configuration according to the hold notice will be described. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sound lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212.

  An MPU 242 is mounted on an audio lamp control board 241 provided in the audio lamp control device 82. The MPU 242 is a ROM 243 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 242 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 243 is executed. A RAM 244 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data input / output circuit are incorporated. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 243 and the RAM 244 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 242, and each may be made into a chip individually. The same applies to MPUs of other control devices.

  The MPU 242 is provided with an input port and an output port. A main control device 81 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242, and game time control commands (game time control information) such as change commands, type commands, and change end commands already described from the main control device 81 are used. Receive. Also, a hold display control command (hold display control information) such as a shift command and a hold command described later, and an open / close execution mode command (open / close execution mode information) such as an opening command and an ending command are received.

  As described above, the holding lamp unit 47 provided in the variable display unit 36, the display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 provided in the front door frame 14, and the display control device 212 are connected to the output side of the MPU 242. ing. In this case, the various commands are transmitted to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form as it is.

  Further, the effect operation unit 75 provided on the front door frame 14 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242, and detection information (detection signal) from the effect operation unit 75 is input. The MPU 242 determines whether or not the production operation unit 75 has been operated based on the detection information, and transmits an operation detection command to the display control device 212 when it is determined that the operation has been performed as a result of the determination. .

<Electrical Configuration of Display Control Device 212>
The display control device 212 includes a display control board 251 on which an MPU 252 that is an element in which a program ROM 253 and a work RAM 254 are combined into a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 255, a character ROM 256, and a video RAM 257 are mounted. It has. Note that it is not essential that the program ROM 253 and the work RAM 254 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 252, but each may be made into a chip individually.

  The MPU 252 of the display control device 212 analyzes various commands received from the main control device 81 via the audio lamp control device 82 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control the VDP 255 (specifically, Implements internal command generation for VDP 255). More specifically, the MPU 252 executes a process of determining a variation display pattern of each game time in the symbol display device 41 based on a command transmitted from the main control device 81 via the sound lamp control device 82. A process related to the hold notice is executed, and a drawing process for the VDP 255 is executed in accordance with the processing result. As a result, various images are displayed on the display screen 41a of the symbol display device 41.

  The program ROM 253 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 252 and fixed value data, and JPEG format image data for a background image is also stored and held.

  The work RAM 254 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when various programs are executed by the MPU 252. These work data, flags, etc. are stored in each area of the work RAM 254.

  The VDP 255 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 255 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 255 should be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 255 adjusts the timings of the MPU 252, the video RAM 257, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and also reads out the image data to be stored in the video RAM 257 from the character ROM 256 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 256 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 256 holds bit map format image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bit map image, and the like.

  Further, the character ROM 256 is provided with a holding image data storage area 269 in which image data to be displayed in the holding number display areas Da and Db of the symbol display device 41 is stored as a part of the data. It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 256 and store the image data and the like in a shared manner with each character ROM 256. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the JPEG image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 253 is stored in the character ROM 256.

  The video RAM 257 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 257. The video RAM 257 is provided with hold display areas 270 and 280 corresponding to the hold number display areas Da and Db.

  In the holding display area 270 for the upper working port, the first unit area to the fourth unit area have a one-to-one correspondence with the first area Ra1 to the fourth area Ra4 in the upper working port holding area Ra. Is set. In each unit hold display area Da1 to Da4 of the hold number display area Da on the display screen 41a, the hold image is displayed according to the data written in each unit area. In the unit hold display areas Da1 to Da4 corresponding to the unit areas for which no data is set, no image is displayed or the background image on the display screen 41a of the symbol display device 41 is displayed.

  In the holding display area 280 for the lower working port, the first unit area to the fourth unit area have a one-to-one correspondence with the first area Rb1 to the fourth area Rb4 in the lower working port holding area Rb. Is set. In the unit hold display areas Db1 to Db4 of the hold number display area Db on the display screen 41a, the hold image is displayed according to the data written in each unit area. In the unit hold display areas Db1 to Db4 corresponding to the unit areas for which no data is set, no image is displayed or the background image on the display screen 41a of the symbol display device 41 is displayed.

<Regarding processing related to pending notice>
Next, a process related to the hold notice executed by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 and the MPU 252 of the display control device 212 will be described. As the processing related to the hold notice, the confirmation process for the hold notice (step S305 in FIG. 11) and the hold command setting process (step S306 in FIG. 11) are set. The winning opening process for the operation port (FIG. 10) set as a part of the process of FIG. 9), specifically, is executed as part of the information acquisition process of step S205. In other words, the confirmation process for holding notice and the setting process for holding command are configured to be executed at the timing when a winning is made to the operation ports 33 and 34.

  Hereinafter, the confirmation process for holding notice will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Confirmation process for hold notice>
In the confirmation process for holding notice, in step S1001, the start holding storage numbers RaN and RbN stored in the holding areas Ra and Rb of the holding ball storage area 232 and the total holding number storage area of the holding ball storage area 232 are stored. Is read from the common hold number CRN, and information on the hold number is stored in the register of the MPU 202. Thereafter, in steps S1002 to S1006, it is confirmed whether or not the winning information is included in the hold information acquired by the current winning.

  Specifically, first, in step S1002, jackpot determination information out of the hold information acquired in step S304 based on the current winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, that is, the acquired jackpot random number counter Know the value of C1.

  In a succeeding step S1003, it is determined whether or not the low probability mode is set. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the current lottery mode is the low probability mode by determining whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. If the mode is the low probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1004, and the information for determining the jackpot (the value of the jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S1002 with reference to the low probability mode determination table is information corresponding to the jackpot winning. Determine if it is in the group. In the case of the high probability mode, the process advances to step S1005, and the jackpot determination information (the jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S302 with reference to the high probability mode success / failure table shown in FIG. Is included in the information set as the jackpot winning.

  After step S1004 or step S1005, the process proceeds to step S1006, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination information (value of the jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S1002 corresponds to the jackpot winning. If it corresponds to the jackpot winning, the jackpot information is stored in the register of the MPU 202 in step S1007, and the confirmation process for the hold notice is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1006, the process proceeds to step S1008. In step S1008, the information for determining the reach reach out of the hold information acquired in step S304 based on the current winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, that is, the value of the acquired reach random number counter C3 is grasped. .

  In the following step S1009, the reach determination table storage area (reach determination information group storage means) 226 of the ROM 203 is referred to and the reach determination table (reach determination information group) is grasped in step S1008. It is specified whether the information for reach determination (the value of the reach random number counter C3) is included in the information set as the reach winning.

  After executing the processing of step S1009, the process proceeds to step S1010, and it is determined whether or not the reach determination information (value of the reach random number counter C3) grasped in step S1008 corresponds to the occurrence of reach. If it corresponds to the occurrence of reach, in step S1011 the reach occurrence information is stored in the register of the MPU 202, and then this confirmation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it does not correspond to the occurrence of reach, this confirmation process is terminated as it is.

<Hold command setting process>
Next, the hold command setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the setting process of the hold command, first, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not jackpot information is stored in the register of the MPU 202. It is determined whether or not the information is identified as corresponding to the jackpot winning. If jackpot information is stored, the process advances to step S1102 to set a jackpot correspondence pending command. Note that the setting of the command and various commands described later are performed by storing command information in a command setting area provided in the RAM 204.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1101, that is, if it is determined that jackpot information is not stored in the register of the MPU 202, the process proceeds to step S1103, and whether or not reach occurrence information is stored in the register of the MPU 202. It is determined whether or not the information for reach determination is identified as corresponding to the occurrence of reach in the confirmation processing for the previous hold notice (FIG. 19). If the reach occurrence information is stored, a release reach hold command is set in step S1104, and if the reach occurrence information is not stored, a complete release hold command is set in step S1105.

  When the hold command is set in steps S1102, S1104, and S1105, the fluctuation display time is determined with reference to the stored value of the jackpot type counter C2, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS, etc. The time-consuming information is stored in the pending command. In determining the variable display time, the variable display time table is referred to in the same manner as the variable display time setting process shown in step S708. The hold command set in this way is transmitted to the display control device 212, and the display control device 212 can grasp the variation display mode of the symbols and the like based on the hold command.

  After executing the command setting process of any one of step S1102, step S1104, and step S1105, in step S1106, a process of setting the number of hold information for the hold command is executed. Specifically, as the processing, the hold command information set as described above is configured as information of a plurality of bytes, and information indicating that the command is a hold command or a hold command for some of the bits. Are included, and information on the number of holds can be set. In this case, in step S1106, the information on the number of holdings stored in the register of the MPU 202 in step S1101 in the confirmation processing for the previous holding notice (FIG. 19) is first read, and then the holding command already set is set. The read information on the number of reserved bits is stored in the bit for information on the number of reserved items in the above by arithmetic processing such as logical sum. Thereby, with respect to the hold command set in any of the processes of step S1102, step S1104, and step S1105, information for specifying the number of hold information corresponding to the hold command Will be included. After executing the process of step S1106 described in detail above, the hold command setting process is terminated.

  Note that the hold command including the information on the number of hold in step S1106 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 by the external output process in step S401 in the next normal process (FIG. 12). The voice lamp control device 82 receives the hold command and specifies that the hold information has increased. In addition, the voice lamp control device 82 transmits the hold command to the display control device 212 as it is. The display control device 212 executes a hold notice process or the like based on the received hold command. The reservation notice process will be described in detail later.

  In addition, the setting method of the hold command is determined based on whether the display control device 212 holds the jackpot, whether or not the jackpot is won, if the jackpot is won, the type of jackpot at that time, if the jackpot is not won, the presence or absence of reach, etc. Any design can be used as long as it can identify the variation display mode of the symbol. For example, a combination of a jackpot corresponding pending command, a miss reach pending command, and a completely miss pending command is individually set in correspondence with the number of each pending, and in the pending command setting process, a confirmation process for pending notice ( It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which one pending command is selected according to the confirmation result in FIG.

<Regarding the processing related to the hold notice executed by the MPU 252 of the display control device 212>
Next, a process related to the hold notice executed by the MPU 252 of the display control device 212 will be described. The processes executed by the MPU 252 of the display control device 212 are roughly classified into a pending command handling process and a variable display control process.

<Processing for pending command>
First, the pending command handling process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the pending command handling process, when the pending command transmitted by the main control device 81 is received, the process corresponding to the information included in the received pending command is executed. The pending command handling process is repeatedly activated at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec cycle).

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21, in the hold command handling process, it is first determined in step S1201 whether or not a jackpot handling hold command has been received. Here, the MPU 252 of the display control device 212 receives a command from the voice lamp control device 82, and the received command is temporarily stored in the command storage area 321 of the work RAM 254. The command storage area 321 is configured as a ring buffer that can store a plurality of commands individually and can be read out from the previously stored commands. Even when a plurality of commands are received at the same time, Processing corresponding to each command can be executed satisfactorily. When determining in step S1201, it is determined whether or not a big hit correspondence pending command has been received in the current read target area in the command storage area 321. It should be noted that this command read configuration is the same for the following command read.

  If the jackpot corresponding hold command has been received, information on the number of holds included in the command received this time is specified in step S1202, and the information on the specified number of holds is stored in the erasure counter area 322 of the work RAM 254. Set to the provided erase counter. In the subsequent step S1203, it is determined whether or not the big hit hold flag (big hit hold information) is stored in the big hit hold flag storage area (big hit hold information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254. If the big hit hold flag is not stored, the big hit hold flag is stored in step S1204.

  Here, the jackpot holding flag is the MPU 252 of the display control device 212 when the holding information corresponding to the jackpot winning is included in the holding information stored in the main control device 81. This is information for identification. If the jackpot hold flag is stored, even if a jackpot support hold command is received, an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, and a jackpot support setting process for performing various settings for performing a hold notice is executed. I tried not to. Thereby, even if the hold information corresponding to the jackpot winning is already stored in the main control device 81, even if the hold information acquired based on the new winnings to the operation ports 33 and 34 corresponds to the jackpot winning. Thus, various settings for performing the hold notice are avoided.

  Further, the erasure counter area 322 is a measuring means for specifying the timing for erasing the jackpot hold flag when the jackpot hold flag is stored. As will be described later, the information on the number of holdings set in the erasure counter area 322 is updated so that it is decremented every time a new game is started, and the erasure counter area 322 is updated after the update. When the stored information is the initial value “0”, the big hit hold flag erasing process is executed.

  After the big hit hold flag is stored in step S1204, in step S1205, the advance notice condition establishment flag storage area (notification condition establishment information storage means or notification condition establishment information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254 is notified. It is determined whether a condition establishment flag (notification condition establishment information or notification condition establishment information) is stored. The notice condition establishment flag is information for specifying in the MPU 252 whether or not the situation is already set to perform the hold notice, and is stored when the condition for executing the hold notice is established, This information is deleted when a condition for terminating the hold notice is satisfied.

  When the notice condition establishment flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1206, and a big hit correspondence setting process is executed. The jackpot handling setting process will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Big hit correspondence setting process>
In the big hit correspondence setting process, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not information corresponding to the normal reach B is stored in the hold information storage area 327 of the work RAM 254. In this embodiment, a plurality of symbol variation display modes are set so that the jackpot winning expectation degree is different, and a configuration in which the jackpot winning expectation degree in game times is notified by each variation display mode is adopted. However, in the step S1301, it is determined whether any of the hold information stored in advance corresponds to the normal reach B.

  Here, a supplementary description will be given of the variable display mode of symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41 (display screen 41a) based on FIG. FIG. 24A is a schematic diagram showing the types of variation display modes, and FIG. 24B is a schematic diagram showing an overview of each variation display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (a), there are five symbol display variations executed on the display screen 41a: complete detachment, normal reach A, normal reach B, super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C. Broadly divided. About each of these variable display modes, the variable display time is set to be different, and the outline of the variable display mode for each game time is grasped based on the information related to the variable display time given to the command from the main control device 81. It is possible.

  Specifically, “3 sec to 8 sec” is set for the fluctuation display time that is completely out of place (a difference is set according to the number of holds), “10 sec” is set for the fluctuation display time for normal reach A, and the fluctuation display time for normal reach B Is about 15 seconds longer than the fluctuation display time of normal reach A, the fluctuation display time of super reach A is "16 sec" longer than the fluctuation display time of normal reach A and B, and the fluctuation display time of super reach B is super reach. “17 sec”, which is longer than the fluctuation display time of A, and “18 sec”, which is longer than the fluctuation display times of the other super reach A and B, as the fluctuation display time of the super reach C. It is set so that the expectation of winning the jackpot is high. For example, when the information related to the variable display time given to the command from the main control device 81 is “15 sec”, the display control device 212 knows that the normal reach B should be executed.

  Here, the variation display mode of the normal reach A and B will be described with reference to FIG. When the normal reach A or B is selected, first, the variable display (scroll display) of all the symbol sequences that are stopped is started, and then the symbol variable display is terminated in the upper symbol column Z1 (stop) In addition, in the lower symbol row Z3, the symbol variation display is terminated (stopped display). In the state where the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3 are stopped and displayed in this manner, the reach symbol is displayed by stopping and displaying the main symbols having the same numbers on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 6). Is formed. Then, the reach display is performed by performing the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 under the situation where the reach line is formed. After reaching the reach display, the variable display is terminated by stopping and displaying the middle symbol row Z2. Then, the fact that the symbol that is the same as the symbol that constitutes the reach display stops on the reach line is informed that the jackpot has been won, and the other symbols on the reach line stop to win the jackpot It will be notified that it is not. In this way, the combination of symbols that are finally stopped and displayed is maintained as they are for a predetermined period. In other words, the current game time continues until the stop display period elapses, and the transition to the next game time is permitted after the stop display period elapses.

  In the present embodiment, the difference in the fluctuation display time between the normal reach A and the normal reach B is ensured by setting the difference in the fluctuation display time of the middle symbol row Z2 after the reach line is formed. The method of setting the difference is arbitrary. For example, by setting a difference in the time from when the variable display is started to when the reach line is formed, the difference in the variable display time can be secured.

  Next, the variation display mode of super reach A, B, C will be described based on the above-described variation display mode of normal reach A, B. As shown in FIGS. 24 (b2) to (b4), the super reach A, B, and C form the above-described reach line through the same process as the normal reach A and B. And after forming a reach line, it is the structure which performs a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character as a moving image together with the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2. Specifically, after a reach line is formed in Super Reach A, a character imitating a fairy is displayed at the center of the variable display area of the middle symbol row Z2 (the center of the variable display area ME). After the reach line is formed, a character imitating a boy is displayed at the center of the variable display area of the middle symbol row Z2 (the center of the variable display area ME). In Super Reach C, the reach line is formed, A character imitating a girl is displayed at the center of the variable display area of the middle symbol row Z2 (the center of the variable display area ME).

  Returning to the description of FIG. 22 again, if a negative determination is made in step S1301, the present setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, that is, if there is information corresponding to normal reach B in the hold information, the process proceeds to steps S1302 and S1303. In step S1302, the lottery table lottery processing table corresponding to jackpot stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253 is referred to, and in subsequent step S1303, a lottery process for generating a pending notice is executed. Specifically, the counter value (numerical information) for the pending notice generation lottery is read from the lottery counter stored in the lottery counter area 323 of the work RAM 254, and the lottery table storage area (the notice lottery information group of the program ROM 253) is read out. Storage means) Referring to the pending notice lottery table (preliminary lottery information group) stored in 311, whether or not the read counter value for the pending notice occurrence lottery corresponds to the pending notice occurrence winning is determined. judge. Note that the value of the lottery counter is updated (incremented by 1) every time the pending command handling process (FIG. 21) is started, that is, at a cycle of about 2 msec.

  After executing the processing of step S1303, the process proceeds to step S1304, and it is determined whether or not a holding notice occurrence lottery has been won. If a negative determination is made in step S1304, the present setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S1304, the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, the display mode to be executed in the game times based on the hold information (game times in which the jackpot winning is notified) is specified with reference to the hold information corresponding to the jackpot. Specifically, it is specified which of the above-described normal reach A, B and super reach A to C is executed, and the stop display mode of the symbol (specifically, the reach line is formed with which symbol) )). The content specified in this way is stored as one display content of the hold notice. In addition, in the process of step S1305, the display content corresponding to the pending notice is stored in addition to the above-described notice contents. Details of the process in step S1305 will be described later.

  After executing the process of step S1305, the notice condition establishment flag is stored in various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254 in step S1306. In the subsequent step S1307, information on the number of holds included in the hold command received this time is specified, and the specified information on the number of holds is set in a hold notice counter provided in the hold notice counter area 324 of the work RAM 254. . The holding notice counter is a measuring means for specifying, in the game time, the holding information corresponding to the setting information that the holding information according to the setting corresponds to the holding information in the MPU 252 when the holding notice counter is set to perform the holding notice. The information on the number of holdings set in the holding notice counter is updated to be decremented every time a new game is started, and is stored in the holding notice counter area 324 after the update. Is set to “0”, which is the initial value, the notice condition satisfaction flag is erased, and the state set to perform the hold notice is canceled. After executing the process of step S1307, this setting process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the pending command handling process (FIG. 21), after executing the process of step S1206, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, an affirmative determination is made in step S1205, the process proceeds to step S1207. On-hold information storage area 327 (specifically, the youngest area among the areas where no on-hold information is stored in the first area Rc1 to the eighth area Rc8) of the RAM 254 corresponds to the jackpot information (specifically, the variable display mode of symbols) And the stop display mode of symbols) are set, and the pending command handling process is terminated.

  That is, in the case where the jackpot hold flag and the notice condition establishment flag are stored in the various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254, that is, in the situation where the hold notice is already set or the occurrence of the jackpot is confirmed. In this configuration, even when a new jackpot corresponding hold command is received, various settings are not performed for the hold notice.

  Here, a supplementary description will be given of the configuration related to the hold information storage area 327. The hold information storage area 327 includes the first area Rc1 to the eighth area Rc8 as described above, and is configured to store one hold information for each area. The hold information stored in each of the areas Rc1 to Rc8 is sequentially shifted to the lower area side when a shift command is received from the main controller 81, that is, when a game is started. Specifically, the data in the first area Rc1 is cleared and the second area Rc2 → first area Rc1, third area Rc3 → second area Rc2, fourth area Rc4 → third area Rc3. The data in each area is shifted, such as area Rc8 → seventh area Rc7. In the holding ball storage area 232 of the main control device 81, the upper working port holding area Ra and the lower working port holding area Rb are provided separately, but the holding information storage area 327 of the display control device 212 is provided. Is configured to store the hold information in a time series regardless of the destination.

  If it is determined in step S1201 that the jackpot support hold command has not been received, the process advances to step S1208. In step S1208, it is determined whether or not a detach reach hold command has been received.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1208, that is, if it is determined that an outreach correspondence hold command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1209, and whether or not a big hit hold flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254. Determine whether.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1209, that is, if it is determined that the big hit hold flag is not stored, it is determined in step S1210 whether a notice condition establishment flag is stored in the work RAM 254.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1210, that is, if it is determined that the notice condition satisfaction flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1211 to execute a detach reach correspondence setting process. Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23, the detach reach correspondence setting process will be described.

<Outgoing reach support setting process>
In the outreach correspondence setting process, first, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not there is information corresponding to the normal reach B in the hold information storage area 327 of the work RAM 254. If a negative determination is made in step S1401, the present setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, that is, if there is information corresponding to normal reach B in the previously stored hold information, the process proceeds to steps S1402 and S1403. In step S1402, the holding notice lottery processing table corresponding to outlier reach stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253 is referred to, and in subsequent step S1403, the lottery process for generating the holding notice is executed. Specifically, the counter value (numerical information) for the pending notice occurrence lottery is read from the lottery counter area 323 of the work RAM 254 and stored in the lottery table storage area (notice lottery information group storage means) 311 of the program ROM 253. With reference to the lottery table (preliminary lottery information group) corresponding to outlier reach, it is determined whether or not the read counter value for the pending notice occurrence lottery corresponds to the pending notice occurrence winning.

  The processing content of the pending notice generation lottery processing is the same as the processing content described in step S1303. However, the lottery table stored in the lottery table storage area 311 is set such that the probability of winning the pending notice is lower in the case of outlier reach setting processing than in the case of jackpot setting processing. Has been.

  After executing the process of step S1403, the process proceeds to step S1404, and it is determined whether or not a lottery for the occurrence of a pending notice is won. If a negative determination is made in step S1404, the present setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S1404, the process proceeds to step S1405.

  In step S1405, with reference to the hold information corresponding to the outlier reach, the display mode to be executed in the game times based on the hold information is specified. Specifically, it is specified which of the above-described normal reach A, B and super reach A to C is executed, and the stop display mode of the symbol (specifically, the reach line is formed with which symbol) )). The content specified in this way is stored as one display content of the hold notice. In addition, in the process of step S1405, the display content corresponding to the pending notice is stored in addition to the above-described notice contents. Details of the process of step S1405 will be described later.

  After executing the processing in step S1405, in step S1406, a notice condition establishment flag is stored in various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254. In the subsequent step S1407, information on the number of holdings included in the holding command received this time is specified, and the specified information on the number of holdings is set in a holding notice counter provided in the holding notice counter area 324 of the work RAM 254. . After executing the process of step S1407, the present setting process is terminated.

  Note that the notice lottery tables shown in steps S1302 and S1402 are stored according to the type of reach corresponding to the hold information that triggers the hold notice. Specifically, it corresponds to a lottery table corresponding to normal reach A, a lottery table corresponding to normal reach B, a lottery table corresponding to super reach A, a lottery table corresponding to super reach B, and a lottery table corresponding to super reach C. Each lottery table is stored. The expectation of winning the lottery for the advance notice is set to be Normal Reach A <Normal Reach B <Super Reach A <Super Reach B <Super Reach C, but this has been changed to Normal Reach B <Super Reach A < It may be set so that super reach B <super reach C. In other words, the normal reach A can be configured not to win.

  Returning to the description of the pending command handling process (FIG. 21), after executing the process of step S1211, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1209, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1210, the process proceeds to step S1212. Reservation information corresponding to the outreach (specifically, variable display of symbols) in the hold information storage area 327 of the RAM 254 (specifically, the area where the hold information is not stored in the first area Rc1 to the eighth area Rc8) A mode, a symbol stop display mode, etc.) are set, and the pending command handling process is terminated.

  That is, in the case where the jackpot hold flag and the notice condition establishment flag are stored in the various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254, that is, in the situation where the hold notice is already set or the occurrence of the jackpot is confirmed. In this configuration, even if a new release reach hold command is received, various settings for making a hold notice are not performed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1208, that is, if the received command is neither a jackpot corresponding hold command nor a miss reach corresponding hold command, the process proceeds to step S1212. In step S <b> 1212, it is determined whether a complete detachment hold command has been received. If a negative determination is made in step S1212, the pending command handling process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1212, the process proceeds to step S1207, and the hold information storage area 327 of the work RAM 254 (specifically, the area where no hold information is stored in the first area Rc1 to the eighth area Rc8 is the most). The hold information (specifically, the symbol change display mode, the symbol stop display mode, etc.) corresponding to complete detachment is set in the young area), and the hold command response processing is terminated.

  In other words, in the pending command handling process, a setting for performing a pending notice may be made when a jackpot handling pending command or a miss reach handling pending command is received among a plurality of types of pending commands. If a hold command for detachment is received, the setting for performing the hold notice is not performed. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, when the hold notice is set, the hold information corresponding to the jackpot winning is acquired based on the winning at the operation ports 33 and 34, or the hold information corresponding to the jackpot winning is obtained. Even if it is not acquired, it is limited to the case where the hold information corresponding to the occurrence of reach is acquired, and when the hold information corresponding to complete losing is acquired, the setting for performing the hold notice is not performed.

<Examples of when the hold notice is executed and when it is avoided>
Here, with reference to FIG. 25, the case where a hold notice is performed and the case where a hold notice is avoided are illustrated. FIG. 25A is a schematic diagram for explaining a case in which a holding notice is executed, and FIG. 25B is a schematic diagram for explaining a case in which a holding notice is avoided.

  First, the case where the hold notice is executed based on the group shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25A1, three pieces of hold information are stored in the hold information storage area 327 of the work RAM 254. Specifically, the hold information stored in the first area Rc1 of the hold information storage area 327 corresponds to complete detachment (disconnection result), and the hold information stored in the second area Rc2 is normal reach B ( The hold information stored in the third area Rc3 corresponds to complete disconnection (disconnection result).

  As shown in FIG. 25 (a1), when the game round corresponding to complete losing is being executed, a winning to the operating ports 33 and 34 occurs, and a jackpot is generated based on the winning, As shown in FIG. 25 (a2), the hold information indicating that is stored in the fourth area Rc4.

  When the big hit correspondence hold information is stored in Rc4, the normal reach B exists in the hold information (preceding hold information) stored in the first area Rc1 to the third area Rc3. Therefore, a condition for executing the lottery for holding notice is established, and the lottery for holding notice is executed in conjunction with the storage of the holding information in the fourth area Rc4.

  If this lottery is won, the game will be in a standby state for a pending notice until game times based on the pending information stored in the second area Rc2 are started. As shown in FIG. 25 (a2) → FIG. 25 (a3) → FIG. 25 (a4), the game times based on the hold information on the normal reach B after the hold information is shifted (game times subject to hold notice) When it becomes the state to be executed, the hold notice is executed.

  Next, the case where the reservation notice is avoided based on the group shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25 (b1), three pieces of hold information are stored in the hold information storage area 327 of the work RAM 254. Specifically, the hold information stored in the first area Rc1 of the hold information storage area 327 corresponds to the normal reach A (disconnection result), and the hold information stored in the second area Rc2 is the super reach A. (Holding result) corresponds to the hold information stored in the third area Rc3 and corresponds to complete disconnection (outing result).

  When the game round corresponding to the complete losing shown in FIG. 25 (b1) is being executed, the winning to the operation ports 33 and 34 occurs, and the result of the winning / losing lottery based on the winning becomes a jackpot result. As shown in FIG. 25 (b2), the hold information indicating that is stored in the fourth area Rc4. Normal reach B does not exist in the preceding hold information at the timing when the big hit correspondence hold information is stored. For this reason, the conditions for executing the lottery for holding advance notice are not satisfied, and the lottery is not executed when the holding information is stored in the fourth area Rc4.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b2) → FIG. 25 (b3), winnings to the operation ports 33 and 34 occur until the holding information shifts and the holding information corresponding to the jackpot reaches the first area Rc1, When the hold information based on the winning is stored in the second area Rc2 to the third area Rc3, the hold information corresponding to the jackpot is stored in the hold information storage area 327, and therefore the hold information corresponding to the normal reach A is stored. Even if it is newly stored, the hold notice condition does not hold. In other words, the lottery condition for the hold advance notice is not satisfied until at least the hold information corresponding to the jackpot is removed from the hold information storage area 327, and the hold advance notice is avoided.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b3) → FIG. 25 (b4), if the hold information is shifted and the hold information corresponding to the jackpot is removed from the hold information storage area 327, the restriction regarding the establishment of the lottery condition is removed. Thereafter, when the winning round game game is being executed, a winning is made to the operating ports 33 and 34, and the hold information based on the winning is corresponding to Super Reach B (outage result). Whether or not the lottery conditions for holding advance notice are satisfied by referring to the holding information stored prior to the holding information (holding information stored in the first area Rc1 to the second area Rc2). judge. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the hold information stored in advance corresponds to normal reach B. In the example shown in FIG. 25 (b4), since there is no holding information corresponding to the normal reach B, the lottery conditions for the holding notice are not satisfied, and the holding notice based on the holding information stored in the third area Rc3 is not established. Never executed.

  If the hold information stored in the first area Rc1 and the hold information stored in the second area Rc2 both correspond to the normal reach B under the situation shown in FIG. 25 (b4), The lottery of the hold notice is allowed, and the hold notice is executed by winning the lottery. At this time, the hold information (newer hold information) stored in the second area Rc2 is given priority, and the hold notice is executed at the game times based on the hold information stored in the second area Rc2. Become. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which a hold notice is executed in the game times based on the hold information stored in the first area Rc1, and further, the first area Rc1 and the second area Rc2 It is good also as a structure which respectively performs a holding | maintenance notice in each game time based on the holding information stored in.

  Next, the variable display control process will be described. The variable display control process is started after the pending command handling process (FIG. 25) is executed. In the variation display control process, when the variation command transmitted from the main control device 81 has been received, the symbol display device 41 starts the variation display of the symbols for one game, and from the main control device 81. When the transmitted change end command has been received, a process of displaying the symbol change display as a final stop is executed.

  Hereinafter, first, an outline of control of the symbol display device 41 by the display control device 212 will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG. 26, and then control processing for holding notice will be described.

<Variable display control processing>
In the variable display control process, first, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the variable display of symbols for one game is executed on the symbol display device 41. If the change display of symbols for one game is not performed, it is determined in step S1502 whether or not a change command transmitted from the main control device 81 has been received. If the change command has not been received, the change display control process is terminated as it is. If the change command has been received, the change start control process is terminated after the change start process is executed in step S1503. The variation start process is a process for starting the symbol variation display on the symbol display device 41 based on the reception of the variation command transmitted from the main control device 81.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1501, that is, if a change display of symbols for one game is being performed, the process proceeds to step S1504. In step S1504, it is determined whether a change end command transmitted from main controller 81 has been received. When the change end command has not been received, the changing process for controlling the symbol display device 41 when the symbol change display is being executed is executed. Specifically, after executing the processing of steps S1505 to S1506 constituting the processing for variation, this variation display control processing is terminated.

  In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the current game time is a game time in which an effect for holding notice is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a notice condition satisfaction flag is stored in various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1505, the process advances to step S1506 to execute a hold notice process. After executing the hold notice process in step S1506, or when a negative determination is made in step S1505, the present variation display control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1504, that is, if a change end command is received, the change end control process is terminated after the change end process is executed in step S1507. In the variation end process, the symbol display device 41 is controlled so that a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display screen 41a of the symbol display device 41 (so as to be confirmed).

  Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27, the pending notice process in step S1506 executed as part of the changing process will be described.

<Pending notice processing>
In the hold notice process, it is first determined in step S1601 whether or not it is time to start a hold notice effect. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1601, the process proceeds to step S1602, and a notice display area forming process is executed.

  In the notice display area forming process, another window having a substantially rectangular shape is formed in the variable display area ME of the display screen 41a so as to be visually recognized as overlapping from the front side with respect to the variable display area ME. That is, an area DE for displaying a notice (hereinafter referred to as “notice display area DE” for convenience) is sectioned. As a result, regarding the portion of the variable display area ME that overlaps the notice display area DE, the visual recognition of the symbols existing behind the notice display area DE is hindered.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the notice display area DE is set so as to avoid interference with at least a part of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and the notice display area DE is displayed during the game. Even in this case, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 cannot be visually recognized. More specifically, in the notice display area DE, which symbols are displayed behind the notice display area DE by visually confirming a portion where the interference with the notice display area DE is avoided in the variable display area ME. It is configured so that it can be estimated.

  Furthermore, the notice display area DE is formed so that at least one of the character part CP and the number part NP can be visually identified among the main symbols being stopped and displayed. Thereby, the visibility of the main symbol is ensured. In particular, the main symbol and the upper symbol row Z1 that are stopped and displayed on the right line L3 are formed so as to avoid interference with the numeral part NP so that the numeral part NP in the main symbol is visible. The Thereby, at least the main symbols stopped and displayed on the right line L3 and the main symbols stopped and displayed on the upper symbol row Z1 are ensured to be discriminable.

  Further, the notice display area DE is formed so that the numerical part NP in which the occupied area in the main symbol is set smaller than the character part CP is visible, that is, the interference with the numerical part NP is avoided. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to increase the size of the notice display area DE and to suppress the above-described deterioration of the distinguishability due to the enlargement.

  It should be noted that a frame portion is added to the peripheral portion of the notice display area DE, and the boundary between the variable display area ME and the notice display area DE is clearly shown. This suppresses confusion between the display contents of the variable display area ME and the display contents of the notice display area DE.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 27 again, after executing the process of step S1602, the process proceeds to step S1603, and an operation explanation display process is executed. In the present embodiment, it is possible to select which holding ball (holding information) is to be referred to (pre-reading) when performing the holding notice effect. That is, the target to be referred to when executing the hold notice effect is configured based on the operation of the effect operation unit 75 described above. Therefore, in this operation explanation display process, an explanation about the operation when the effect for holding advance notice is performed (for example, “when an arrow exists above the desired holding ball, the operation unit for the effect is operated. "!") Is displayed to encourage the player to understand the performance.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 6 again, the structure concerning the said selection is demonstrated supplementarily. As already described, the number-of-holds display areas Da, Db are provided in the lower part of the display screen 41a, and a predetermined number of hold images MP (“●” in the present embodiment) corresponding to the number of holds. Is displayed, the number of holds is clearly indicated by the number of the hold images MP.

  When the above-described hold notice is executed, an instruction image AP (“downward arrow: ↓” in the present embodiment) for instructing a selection target is displayed above the hold image MP. The instruction image AP is configured to stand by at a position corresponding to one hold image MP at the same timing, and when there are a plurality of selection targets when the hold notice is executed, the instruction image AP is selected as the instruction image AP. The position is sequentially shifted to a position indicating each selection target.

  After executing the process of step S1603 or when making a negative determination in step S1601, the process proceeds to step S1604. In step S1604, it is determined whether it is time to start the above-described selection process. Specifically, whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display is measured using a timing counter for holding notice provided in the various counter areas 325 of the work RAM 254, and processing for selection is performed. If the start timing is reached, an affirmative determination is made in step S1604.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1604, the process advances to step S1605 to execute a selection target switching process. In the selection target switching process, the above-described instruction image AP shift process is executed. Specifically, the instruction image AP stands by above the one hold image MP for a preset period, and thereafter, when another hold image exists, the instruction image AP Is controlled to move upward above the hold image.

  After executing the process of step S1605, the process proceeds to step S1606, and a rendering operation validation process is executed. As a result, selection of the holding ball based on the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is allowed (the selection function is validated). In addition to the function of selecting the display target during the on-hold announcement effect, the effect operation unit 75 in the present embodiment is provided with a function of changing the effect mode according to a predetermined operation in order to suppress monotonization of the game. However, when the above-described validation process is performed, the selection function is validated while other functions are invalidated.

  After the process of step S1606 is executed or when a negative determination is made in step S1604, the process proceeds to step S1607. In step S 1607, it is determined whether or not an effect operation confirmation flag is stored in the various flag storage area 326 of the work RAM 254. The production operation confirmation flag is a flag that is stored when the operation of the production operation unit 75 is performed during a period when the selection operation is valid or when no operation is performed during the validity period.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1607, that is, if the production operation confirmation flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1608. In step S1608, it is determined whether or not the effect operation unit 75 has been operated. Specifically, the determination in step S1608 is executed based on whether or not the operation detection command indicating that the operation of the effect operation unit 75 has been performed from the sound lamp control device 82 is received.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1608, the process proceeds to step S1609 to determine whether or not it is in the valid period. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1609, that is, if it is determined that the production operation unit 75 has been operated during the effective period, it is determined whether or not the target that triggers execution of the hold notice has been selected in step S1610. judge. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1610, that is, if the correct answer is selected, the process proceeds to step S1611 to execute the first hold notice display process. In the first hold notice display process, a part of the variable display mode of symbols executed in the object of the hold notice is displayed in the notice display area DE.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1610, that is, if the answer is incorrect, the process proceeds to step S1611 to execute a second hold notice display process. If a negative determination is made in step S1608, the process advances to step S1613 to determine whether or not the valid period has expired. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1613, the process proceeds to step S1614, and the no-operation display process is executed.

  After executing the processes of steps S1611, S1612, and S1614, the process proceeds to step S1615, and the production operation confirmation flag is stored in various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 28, the display mode executed in the first hold notice display process, the second hold notice display process, and the no-operation display process will be described. FIG. 28A is a schematic diagram showing a state of a hold notice executed by the first hold notice display process, and FIG. 28B a group of hold notices executed by the second hold notice display process. FIG. 28 (c) is a schematic diagram showing a holding notice mode executed in the no-operation display process.

<Mode of hold notice executed by first hold notice display process>
In the first hold notice display process, the content that is originally displayed in the entire variable display area ME based on the hold information that is the target of prefetching is displayed in a reduced state in accordance with the notice display area DE. In the present embodiment, the period during which the notice display area DE is secured is set to be shorter than the period required for one game round (normal reach B). Therefore, the variation display mode of the symbols displayed in the notice display area DE is shortened by cutting a part of the entire main display. Specifically, a part including the start timing of the change display and a part including the change end timing are omitted. Note that the variable display speed of the symbols displayed in the notice display area DE is set to be the same as that at the normal time, thereby suppressing the occurrence of inconvenience that it becomes difficult to understand the notice of holding notice.

  Here, the display mode of the first pending notice will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the group shown in FIG. 28A, the case where the hold information that is the target of the prefetch corresponds to the super reach A is illustrated.

  At the start timing of the first hold notice, as shown in FIG. 28 (a1), the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are variably displayed. That is, the process from the start of the variable display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 to the stop of the upper symbol row Z1 is omitted, and the configuration starts from the middle of a series of display effects.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28 (a2), the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped and displayed, and a reach line is formed by the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3. After the reach line is formed in this way, as shown in FIG. 28 (a3), the character imitating the fairy is displayed in the center of the notice display area DE, and the game times to be executed later are super reach. The fact that it corresponds to A will be notified.

  The first hold notice is ended before the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped and displayed, specifically, the notice display area DE is hidden and the final stop result of the symbols related to the hold notice is not notified. ing. However, at least the player can estimate the degree of expectation that a jackpot will be generated in the subsequent game rounds from the type of reach, and further, the type of jackpot that can be generated from the combination of symbols that formed the reach line (probability jackpot (Ordinary jackpot) can be estimated.

<Mode of hold notice executed by second hold notice display process>
As described above, the second hold notice display process is executed when the hold ball is not selected as described above, and the display form of the second hold notice displayed by the process is the display of the first hold notice. Different from the embodiment. Specifically, the content that is originally displayed in the entire variable display area ME is not displayed as it is based on the hold information that has become the pre-reading mode, but instead of the same content, the expected degree of occurrence of jackpot in the hold is not displayed. The probability that a high one exists is displayed.

  Here, the display mode of the second pending notice will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  At the start timing of the second hold notice, a predetermined message is displayed in the notice display area DE as shown in FIG. Specifically, the message “Probability that a bruise is hiding within the hold!” Is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28 (b2), the message is not displayed and nothing is displayed in the notice display area DE. After a predetermined period has elapsed since the message was not displayed, the probability corresponding to the message is displayed as shown in FIG. 28 (b3). For the probability displayed in this way, refer to the probability setting table stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253 and the value of the probability setting counter stored in the various counter areas 325 of the work RAM 254. It is determined. Such processing is executed in advance in steps S1305 and S1405 in the pending command handling processing, and information determined by the processing is stored in the work RAM 254. Note that the probability setting table includes one that corresponds to jackpots and one that corresponds to losing, and when the jackpot is won, the probability is higher than when the jackpot is not won Tends to be high.

  After a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the display of the probability, the probability is not displayed together with the notice display area DE.

<Pending notice mode executed by no-display processing>
The no-operation display process is executed when the operation unit for rendering 75 is not operated within the effective period when the hold notice is executed, and the display mode based on the process is the first hold notice. And the display mode of the second hold notice is different. Specifically, no message or the like related to the hold information is displayed in the notice display area DE, and the notice display area DE as shown in FIG. 28 (c1) → FIG. 28 (c2) → FIG. 28 (c3). The inside (except for the frame part) is gradually made transparent. As a result, a portion overlapping the previous notice display area DE that has been hidden and hidden can be visually recognized, and the previous notice display area DE is not displayed at the end timing of the hold notice.

  With reference to FIG. 27 again, the hold notice process will be described. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1607, a negative determination is made in step S1609, a negative determination is made in step S1613, or after the processing in step S1615 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1616, and a hold notice effect is given. It is determined whether it is time to end.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1616, that is, if it is not the end timing, the reservation notice process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1616, the process proceeds to step S1617, and the notice display area DE is deleted (not displayed). This makes it possible to easily confirm the final symbol stop display mode on the display screen 41a.

  After executing the process of step S1617, the process proceeds to step S1618, where the presentation operation confirmation flag and the hold notice flag stored in the various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254 are erased, and this hold notice process is terminated.

<Flow of pending notice>
Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 29, the flow of the hold notice will be described. 29 (a) shows the number of holds, FIG. 29 (b) shows a symbol display mode, FIG. 29 (c) shows whether or not a hold notice is possible, and FIG. 29 (d) is displayed on the display screen 41a. The contents are shown schematically. In addition, about Fig.29 (a), the holding | maintenance number with respect to both the operation openings 33 and 34 is shown collectively.

  One game round ends at the timing of ta2 when a predetermined stop period has elapsed since the symbol was stopped and displayed at the timing of ta1. Then, the next game round is started immediately on condition that the number of holds is “1” or more. When moving to the next game time at the timing ta2, 1 is subtracted from the number of holdings, and symbol display is started on the display screen 41a (specifically, the variable display area ME).

  The hold notice is allowed at the timing ta3 (a timing at which all the symbol sequences continue to be displayed in a variable manner) when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing ta2, and the notification display area is displayed on the display screen 41a (the variable display area ME). The DE is partitioned. Due to the appearance of the notice display area DE, a part of the variable display area ME becomes invisible, but even in such a situation, at least a part of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is maintained visible, and the variable display area ME It is possible to grasp how the symbols are changed and displayed behind the screen.

  Then, a message about the operation of the production operation unit 75 (“Please operate the production operation unit when an arrow exists above the desired holding ball!”) Is displayed in the notice display area DE. At the same time, a moving image prompting the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is displayed. This suggests to the player how to proceed with the subsequent game.

  At the timing of ta4 after ta3, that is, at the timing of ta4 when a preset period has elapsed from the timing of ta2, the instruction image AP (in the present embodiment, “downward in the present embodiment”) is displayed above the holding display areas 270 and 280. Arrow: ↓ ”) is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 28, the number of holding balls is three, and the instruction image AP has an upper position of the first unit holding display area Da1, an upper position of the second unit holding display area Da2, and a third unit holding display. Shifting in the order of the upper position of the area Da3. During this time, the variable display of the symbols is continued in the variable display area ME, and reach display is performed at the timing ta5 after the timing ta4.

  Thereafter, when the player operates the effect operation unit 75 at the timing of ta6, a hold notice display corresponding to the operation is executed. In the example of FIG. 28, the information corresponding to the holding ball displayed in the third unit hold display area Da3 is a big win, which is an opportunity for a hold notice in this game. When the effect operation unit 75 is operated as described above at the timing ta6, that is, at the timing when the instruction image AP is waiting above the third unit hold display area Da3, the first hold notice is executed. Will be.

  That is, after the timing of ta6, a part of the symbol variation display executed in the subsequent game round is displayed in advance in the notice display area DE. The notice display area DE is not displayed at the timing ta7 when a preset preceding display period has elapsed from the timing ta6. Even at such timing, the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is continued in the variable display region ME, and the notice display region DE is not displayed, thereby preventing the visibility of the middle symbol row Z2 from being lowered.

  Then, at the timing of ta8 thereafter, the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped and displayed, and the result of the game times this time is notified by the final symbol combination. Even in this case, since the notice display area DE is not displayed, the visibility of the final stop symbol is ensured.

  In the present embodiment, the period (for example, the preceding display period) in which the effect relating to the hold notice is performed in the notice display area DE is configured to be a preset period. Depending on whether the operation is performed at the timing, the timing for ending the effect changes. However, for the period in which the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is valid and the period in which the effect related to the hold notice is performed, the end timing of the effect is the stop timing of the middle symbol row Z2 in the variable display area ME (the final symbol It is set to be before the combination stop display timing. As a result, even when the operation timing of the production operation unit 75 is delayed or no operation is performed during the above-described effective period, the notice display area DE is earlier than the stop timing of the middle symbol row Z2. Hidden before. Therefore, it is avoided that confirmation of the final stop symbol is prevented by the notice display area DE.

  After the final stop result of the symbol is displayed in the variable display area ME, the current game round ends at the timing ta9 when a predetermined stop period has elapsed. Then, the next game round is immediately started on the condition that the number of holds is “1” or more.

  According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  A holding advance notice corresponding to the holding information that is stored in the holding area RE of the holding ball storage area 232 and that is not the target of the determination of the success / failure is executed in the game times before the game times related to the hold information. There is. As a result, for the player, only a game that causes a game ball to be awarded to the operation ports 33 and 34, and a game that confirms whether or not the determination result of the hold information acquired based on the win is in the game times related to the hold information. In addition, when a plurality of hold information is stored in the hold area RE, the result of the decision on the success / failure of the information on the subsequent hold information in accordance with the content of the hold notice The game of prediction is added, and the game is diversified. Thereby, the attention degree of a game can be raised.

  The reservation notice is made according to the display mode on the display screen 41a of the symbol display device 41. Thus, for the player, if the player is paying attention to the display screen 41a in order to grasp the result of determining whether or not each game is successful, the hold notice can be automatically confirmed. Is suppressed from being overlooked. In addition, since the holding notice is performed according to the change display pattern of the symbols of each game time on the display screen 41a, the effect of preventing the holding notice from being overlooked is enhanced.

  In particular, in the case of executing the hold notice, a structure is adopted in which the notice display area DE is formed so as to include a part of the symbol variable display area ME on the display screen 41a. Normally, it is assumed that the player's attention is likely to be directed to the symbol variable display area ME on the display screen 41a. An effect can be improved suitably.

  However, even if the hold notice is being executed in the notice display area DE, a range in which a part of the upper symbol row to the lower symbol row avoids interference with the notice display area DE in the variable display area ME. Therefore, the visibility with respect to the change display of the symbol in the current game round is ensured. Therefore, while diversifying the presentation function by the hold notice, it is avoided that the presentation function by the symbol variation display in the variation display area ME is impaired.

  In addition, regarding the hold notice, it will be hidden before the end timing of the symbol change display executed behind the hold notice, and at the timing when the final determination result of this game round is clearly indicated, It has a configuration that does not hinder the display of symbols in the variable display area ME. Thereby, the fall of the attention degree with respect to the variable display of the symbol in the variable display area ME can be suppressed in the game times in which the hold notice is executed.

  In the configuration in which the information related to the subsequent special information is notified in advance to the player by performing the advance notice in advance, the notification mode becomes complicated, the notification content and the actual variable display mode to be performed later If the relevance of the information becomes low, it is assumed that the degree of understanding of the notification is lowered, and it is difficult to suitably perform the notification function. In particular, such an inconvenience is assumed to be prominent for a player who has a low level of understanding regarding the specifications of the gaming machine. In this regard, in the above embodiment, by displaying a part of the effect by the variable display scheduled to be executed later in the game round, it is possible to suppress the above-described decrease in relevance and to understand the notification content. It can be easy. Thereby, it becomes possible to exhibit the above-mentioned attention degree improvement effect suitably.

  When the hold notice is executed, if the notice period (direction period) by the hold notice becomes excessively long, the degree of attention to the change display of the symbols in the game times in which the hold notice is executed decreases, or the hold is held. It is assumed that the hold information (design variation display mode) that can execute the notice is likely to be restricted. In this regard, the above embodiment employs a configuration that extracts and displays a part of the variable display of the symbol related to the hold information that triggered the execution of the hold notice. It is possible to suppress. Thus, even when the configuration for limiting the content displayed in the hold notice is adopted, a specific part of each variable display mode (that is, a specific character image is displayed or displayed after reaching reach display) Since the content of the hold notice is set so as to include the portion up to the branch timing that is not performed), the identifiability of the notification content is suitably secured. Thereby, it is possible to suitably exhibit the effect of improving the degree of attention while suppressing the occurrence of the above various disadvantages.

  In the reservation notice in the above embodiment, not only information about which of the various effects is reserved is notified, but a characteristic part (non-common part) in the variable display mode of the symbol is reached. By displaying the process, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention of the player with respect to the notification as compared with the configuration in which only the selection result of the effect is notified.

  It is recognized that the reach display corresponding to the hold information that triggers the execution of the hold notice and that the normal reach B is executed is the same as or higher than the normal reach B. The hold notice is executed on the condition that it is a reach display (normal reach B or super reach A to C). For this reason, when a hold notice is executed, an effect with a lower expectation than the display of fluctuation of the symbol of the game time in which the hold notice is executed is avoided. Can do.

  In particular, it is assumed that the player tends to pay attention to the higher expectation of the two effects (variation display) executed on the display screen 41a. Under such circumstances, if the expectation level of the effect due to the hold notice is lower than the expectation degree of the effect based on the variable display executed behind, the hold notice causes annoyance to the player. It can be a factor. In this regard, if the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment is adopted, even if a configuration for making a reservation notice on the display screen 41a is adopted, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable, and the above-described attention degree improving effect Can be suitably exhibited.

  In the hold notice, a configuration is adopted in which the final stop result of the variable display of the symbols based on the hold information that is the trigger of the hold notice is not displayed. Thereby, it is possible to encourage the player to maintain the expectation until the game round based on the hold information that has triggered the hold notice is completed.

  In addition, in the hold notice, by displaying the stop display mode of some symbols based on the hold information that triggered the hold notice, specifically the symbols that form the reach line, It is possible to encourage the estimation of which is likely to occur. Thus, further improvement in the degree of attention to the notification can be expected by suggesting the type of privilege to be given.

  In a configuration where the probability variation jackpot is set to be more advantageous for the player than the normal jackpot, a reach line is formed by a symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, or a symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot and a symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot It is also possible to set as a condition for generating a hold notice that a reach line is formed for each symbol.

  If the jackpot is generated before reaching the game times corresponding to the hold information that triggered the hold notice after the hold notice is executed, the performance function by the hold notice is prevented. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the hold information corresponding to the jackpot result exists, and if there is hold information that becomes the jackpot result, the hold notice is regulated. As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of the inconvenience described above.

  The hold notice is not triggered when the hold ball is stored, but the hold notice is activated when the hold information (hold information corresponding to the normal reach B) on which the hold notice can be executed becomes the target of the game times. By adopting the configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to know which holding ball is the trigger for the holding notice.

  Based on the operation of the effect operation unit 75, a target (hold information) to be referred to when the hold notice effect is executed can be arbitrarily selected. It encourages players to actively participate in games. In particular, by adopting a configuration in which the pending content differs according to the selection result of the gaming machine, it is possible not only to diversify the notice mode but also to cause a change based on the player's operation. As a result, the function of prompting participation in the game can be more suitably exhibited.

  In executing such a selective hold notice, a part of the production related to the hold information that triggered the hold notice is displayed in advance, and other hold information is selected. In such a case, it is configured to display the degree of expectation that what is won in the jackpot is hidden among the hold information to be selected. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the content of the hold notice is superior or inferior in accordance with the selection result, an act of selecting a specific hold information instead of simply selecting one hold information is performed. It becomes easy to be broken. Thereby, the attention degree with respect to the selection operation is improved.

  Further, by causing a difference in the contents of the hold notice as described above, it is possible to suppress an enormous amount of information that needs to be prepared in advance when the hold notice is executed.

  Furthermore, the degree of attention to the pending notice can be improved by making it possible to grasp or estimate the degree of expectation resulting in the jackpot based on the contents of the notice. In particular, by introducing a part of the contents of the effect to be executed later in the hold notice, the expectation can be estimated from the effect. In addition, even if hold information other than the hold information that triggers the hold notice is selected, by notifying the contents indicating the degree of expectation to win the jackpot based on the hold information that triggered the hold It is possible to make it difficult to give the player a sense of loss for having selected other hold information.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, when hold information for winning a big hit is stored, the control process related to the hold notice is limited until the game times related to the hold information are completed. As a result, it is possible to suppress the control load that increases in realizing the hold notice.

<Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment described above, a configuration is adopted in which a hold notice is executed even if the number of holds is singular. However, in this embodiment, there is a condition that there are a plurality of holds (that is, the number of holds). The system uses a configuration in which a hold notice is executed (provided that is not singular). With reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 30 to 32, the configuration related to the hold notice in the present embodiment will be described. In the following description, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and description of components that are common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

  First, the variation start process executed by the display control device 212 will be described. In the first embodiment, the various setting processing related to the pending notice is executed in the pending command handling processing. However, in the present embodiment, not the pending command handling processing, but the game times control processing (for details) A configuration is employed in which various setting processes related to the hold notice are executed in the fluctuation start process). This is due to the fact that the number of holdings is increased by setting the configuration to wait for the decision of whether or not to hold the hold until the game timing start timing, and that the holding number is set as the execution condition of the hold notice. This is a contrivance that suppresses a decrease in the frequency of execution of substantial hold notices.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the fluctuation start process, first, a hold information shift process is executed in step S1701. Specifically, the hold information stored in each of the areas Rc1 to Rc8 of the hold information storage area 327 is sequentially shifted to the lower area side. Specifically, the data in the first area Rc1 is cleared and the second area Rc2 → first area Rc1, third area Rc3 → second area Rc2, fourth area Rc4 → third area Rc3. The data in each area is shifted, such as area Rc8 → seventh area Rc7.

  After executing the shift process of step S1701, the display mode determination process of steps S1702 to S1704 is executed. In the display mode determination process, first, in step S1702, various information relating to the current game round is grasped. Specifically, based on the change command and the type command transmitted from the main control device 81, the presence / absence of the jackpot and, if the jackpot is won, the type and change display time are grasped.

  In the first embodiment, the hold information is shifted in the hold information storage area 327 based on the shift command transmitted from the main controller 81. However, in the present embodiment, the above-described configuration is used. As described above, the hold information is shifted based on the change command instead of the shift command. If it is possible to synchronize with the shift of the hold information in the main control device 81, it is arbitrary whether the hold information is shifted in the display control device 212 based on the shift command or the change command.

  After executing the process of step S1702, the process proceeds to step S1703 and the stop information setting process is executed. In such processing, a combination of symbols that are finally stopped and displayed on the display screen 41a is specified. In the subsequent step S1704, a variable display pattern of the symbols until the set symbol combination is stopped and displayed is specified. That is, it is specified whether the change display pattern of the symbol executed in the current game round is completely off, normal reach A, B, or super reach A to C.

  After executing the process of step S1704, the process proceeds to step S1705, and it is determined whether or not the variable display pattern in the current game round is normal reach B. If a negative determination is made in step S1704, this variation start process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1705, the process for determining whether or not to hold the hold notice in step S1706 and subsequent steps is executed. That is, also in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the normal reach B that can suitably ensure the period required for the hold notice is set as the execution condition for the hold notice. However, as long as at least the period required for the hold notice can be secured, the variation display pattern in the game times in which the hold notice is executed may be completely out of place or other reach.

  In step S1706, it is determined whether or not the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is the high frequency support mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1706, that is, if the support mode is the low-frequency support mode or the medium-frequency support mode, the process proceeds to step S1707, and it is determined whether or not the number of holdings applied to the upper operation port 33 is plural. To do. If a negative determination is made in step S1707, that is, if the number of holds is 0 or singular, this variation start process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S 1707, the process proceeds to step S 1708, and it is determined whether or not the hold information relating to the lower operation port 34 is stored in the hold information storage area 327. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1708, this variation start process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1708, the process proceeds to step S1709, and a lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the hold notice effect is executed.

  Returning to the description of step S1706, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1706, that is, if it is the support mode of the electric accessory 34a, the process proceeds to step S1710. In step S1710, it is determined whether or not the number of suspensions applied to the lower operation port 34 is plural. If a negative determination is made in step S1710, the variation start process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1710, the process proceeds to step S1711 to determine whether or not the hold information relating to the upper operation port 33 is stored in the hold information storage area 327. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1711, the variation start processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1711, the process proceeds to step S1709, and a lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the hold notice effect is executed.

  In the lottery process in step S1709, the lottery process for generating the pending notice is executed with reference to the pending notice lottery process table stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253. Specifically, the counter value (numerical information) for the pending notice generation lottery is read from the lottery counter stored in the lottery counter area 323 of the work RAM 254, and the lottery table storage area (the notice lottery information group of the program ROM 253) is read out. Storage means) Referring to the pending notice lottery table (preliminary lottery information group) stored in 311, whether or not the read counter value for the pending notice occurrence lottery corresponds to the pending notice occurrence winning is determined. judge. Note that the value of the lottery counter is updated (incremented by 1) every time the pending command handling process (FIG. 21) is started, that is, at a cycle of about 2 msec.

  Here, a supplementary explanation will be given of the pending notice generation lottery process according to the present embodiment. In the hold notice occurrence lottery process, if hold information corresponding to the big hit is stored in any of the first area Rc1 to the fourth area Rc4 of the hold information storage area 327, the hold notice lottery table corresponding to the big hit Is stored, and no hold information corresponding to the jackpot is stored, and if hold information corresponding to the release reach is stored in any of the first area Rc1 to the fourth area Rc4, the release reach is stored. When the corresponding hold advance notice lottery table is referenced and both the hold information corresponding to the jackpot and the hold information corresponding to the miss reach are stored in the first area Rc1 to the fourth area Rc4, the hold corresponding to complete loss The notice lottery table is referred to. In other words, in the first embodiment, the lottery for the holding notice is performed for one piece of holding information, whereas in this embodiment, all the holding information that can be the object of the holding notice is used. As a matter of course, a lottery for holding notices is held.

  For each of these lottery tables, the chances of winning the lottery for generating a preliminary announcement will increase in the order of the preliminary announcement lottery table for out-of-track <pending preliminary lottery table for out-of-bound reach < Is set to

  After executing the process of step S1709, the process proceeds to step S1712, and it is determined whether or not the game time corresponds to the pending notice. That is, it is determined whether or not a lottery for generating a preliminary announcement is won. If a negative determination is made in step S1712, this variation start processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1712, the process proceeds to step S1713.

  After executing the processing for specifying the pending notice content in step S1713, the pending notice flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254 in step S1713, and this variation starting process is terminated.

  Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Specific processing of pending notice content>
In the reservation notice specifying process, it is first determined in step S1801 whether there is fourth hold information (whether the number of holds applied to the same operation port is 4). Specifically, in the high frequency support mode, it is determined whether or not four pieces of hold information related to the lower operation port 34 are stored in the hold information storage area 327 of the work RAM 254, and the medium frequency support mode is in progress. Alternatively, when the low-frequency support mode is in progress, it is determined whether or not four pieces of hold information related to the upper operation port 33 are stored in the hold information storage area 327 of the work RAM 254. In the following description, a plurality of hold information related to the upper operating port 33 is stored during the low frequency support mode, and the above hold notice is executed for the hold information. The same applies to processing executed when a plurality of pieces of hold information relating to the lower operation port 34 are stored therein.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1801, processing proceeds to step S1802. In step S1802, the display content related to the fourth hold information (hold information stored in the fourth area Rc4) is specified. Specifically, as the hold information stored in each of the areas Rc1 to Rc4 of the hold information storage area 327 in the present embodiment, information on whether or not a jackpot has occurred, the type when the jackpot is won, and information on the variable display time are included. All are stored, and the display content related to the fourth hold information is specified based on each information.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1801, the process proceeds to step S1803. In step S1803, it is determined whether or not three pieces of hold information relating to the upper operation port 33 are stored in the hold information storage area 327 of the work RAM 254. When an affirmative determination is made in step S1803, or after the processing of step S1802 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1804. In step S1804, based on the third hold information (hold information stored in the third area Rc3), the display content related to the hold information is specified.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1803, or after the processing of step S1804 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1805. In step S1805, based on the second hold information (hold information stored in the second area Rc2), the display content related to the hold information is specified. After executing the process of step S1805, the process proceeds to step S1806, and the display content related to the hold information is specified based on the first hold information (hold information stored in the first area Rc1). Thereafter, the setting process for the on-hold notice effect is ended.

  Here, a supplementary description will be given of specifying the display content related to the hold information. In specifying the display content, the display mode executed in the game times related to the hold information is specified. Specifically, it specifies which variable display mode is to be executed among the above-mentioned complete deviation, normal reach A, B, and super reach A to C, and the symbol stop display mode (specifically, which symbol is on the active line) To be displayed). The content specified in this way is stored as the pending notice content.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32, the pending notice process executed as part of the changing process will be described. Note that the processes in steps S1901 to S1909 in the pending notice process are the same as the processes in steps S1601 to S1609 described above, so the description will be simplified.

<Pending notice processing>
In the hold notice process, it is first determined in step S1901 whether or not it is time to start a hold notice effect. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1901, the process advances to step S1902 to execute a notice display area forming process.

  In the notice display area forming process, the notice display area DE is formed in the variable display area ME of the display screen 41a. After executing the process of step S1902, the process proceeds to step S1903, and an operation explanation display process is executed. In the present embodiment, it is possible to select which holding ball (holding information) to refer to when a holding notice effect is performed. That is, the target to be referred to when executing the hold notice effect is configured based on the operation of the effect operation unit 75 described above. Therefore, in this operation explanation display process, an explanation about the operation when the effect for holding advance notice is performed (for example, “when an arrow exists above the desired holding ball, the operation unit for the effect is operated. "!") Is displayed to encourage the player to understand the performance.

  After performing the process of step S1903 or when making a negative determination in step S1901, the process proceeds to step S1904. In step S1904, it is determined whether it is time to start the above-described selection process. Specifically, whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display is measured using a timing counter for holding notice provided in the various counter areas 325 of the work RAM 254, and processing for selection is performed. If the start timing is reached, an affirmative determination is made in step S1904.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1904, the process advances to step S1905 to execute a selection target switching process. In the selection target switching process, the above-described instruction image AP shift process is executed. Specifically, the instruction image AP stands by above the one hold image MP for a preset period, and thereafter, when another hold image exists, the instruction image AP Is controlled to move upward above the hold image.

  After performing the process of step S1905, the process proceeds to step S1906, and a rendering operation validation process is performed. As a result, selection of the holding ball based on the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is allowed (the selection function is validated). In addition to the function of selecting the display target during the on-hold announcement effect, the effect operation unit 75 in the present embodiment is provided with a function of changing the effect mode according to a predetermined operation in order to suppress monotonization of the game. However, when the above-described validation process is performed, the selection function is validated while other functions are invalidated.

  After performing the process of step S1906 or when making a negative determination in step S1904, the process proceeds to step S1907. In step S 1907, it is determined whether or not an effect operation confirmation flag is stored in the various flag storage area 326 of the work RAM 254. If a negative determination is made in step S1907, the process proceeds to step S1908. In step S1908, it is determined whether or not the effect operation unit 75 has been operated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1908, the process proceeds to step S1909 to determine whether or not it is in the valid period. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1909, that is, if it is determined that the effect operation unit 75 has been operated during the effective period, the process proceeds to step S1910 to execute a process for displaying the effect contents related to the selected hold information. To do. Specifically, a process of displaying a part of the variable display contents of the symbol specified in the above-described pending notice content specifying process (specifically, steps S1802, S1804, S1805, and S1806) in the notice display area DE is performed. . Specifically, as the contents of the variable display on the holding ball, a series of contents of the variable display from when the upper symbol row stops until before the lower symbol row stops and the middle symbol stops are displayed in the notice display area DE. Process.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1908, the process proceeds to step S1911 to determine whether or not the valid period has expired. If an affirmative determination is made in step S 1911, the process proceeds to step S 1912 to execute display processing when there is no operation.

  Note that the display mode set in step S1910 is the same as the display mode set in the first hold notice display process shown in the first embodiment, and in the no-operation display process. Since the display mode to be set is the same as the display mode set in the display process without operation shown in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  After performing each processing of step S1910 and S1912, it progresses to step S1913 and stores the operation confirmation flag for production in various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1907, a negative determination is made in step S1909, a negative determination is made in step S1911, or after the processing in step S1913 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1914, and a hold notice effect is given. It is determined whether it is time to end.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1914, that is, if it is not the end timing, the reservation notice process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1914, the process proceeds to step S1915, and the notice display area DE is deleted (not displayed).

  After executing the process of step S1915, the process proceeds to step S1916, and the presentation operation confirmation flag and the hold notice flag stored in the various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254 are erased, and this hold notice process is ended.

  According to the second embodiment described in detail above, the following effects can be expected.

  When the holding notice is executed, the player can select one desired holding ball from a plurality of holding balls (holding information). Thereby, it can suppress that the production | presentation concerning a reservation notice becomes monotonous, and can contribute to the improvement of the player's attention degree with respect to a game.

  When the fact that a plurality of holding balls is stored is set as a condition for executing the holding notice, the influence of the frequency of entering the operation ports 33 and 34 on the occurrence frequency of the holding notice increases. Therefore, the following effects can be expected by determining the timing for determining whether or not to execute the hold notice as the start timing of the game times. In other words, if the game proceeds without being digested while the game is being played (during the display of the variation of the symbols in the game), and if a ball enters the operation ports 33 and 34 during this period, Since it is easy to store as a holding ball as it is, it is easy to establish the above condition (the number of holdings is plural) by postponing the determination of whether or not to hold the hold notice until the execution timing of the hold notice. As a result, the inconvenience that the function of executing the hold notice is not suitably exhibited due to the setting of the condition is less likely to occur.

  In particular, in the low-frequency support mode and the medium-frequency support mode, it is easier for a ball to enter the upper operation port 33 than in the lower operation port 34, and in the high-frequency support mode, it is lower than the upper operation port 33. The ball entering the operation port 34 is likely to occur. In such a configuration, the reference target is switched according to the situation so that the hold information on the working opening on the side where the entrance is relatively easy to occur is the target of the hold notice effect, thereby The hold notice function is prevented from becoming difficult.

  By adopting a configuration that can select which hold information is subject to hold notice in the hold notice, and display the contents of the production related to the hold information regardless of which hold information is selected The production contents can be diversified. Thereby, it can suppress that the production | presentation concerning a reservation notice becomes monotonous, and can contribute to the improvement of the attention degree with respect to the production.

<Third Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the display control device 212 determines whether or not to hold a hold when receiving a hold command. In the second embodiment, the display control device 212 determines whether or not to hold a hold at the start of a game. In this embodiment, the timing for determining whether or not to make a hold notice is different from that in each of the above embodiments. Therefore, hereinafter, the configuration related to the determination of the hold notice in the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the second embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the hold notice start timing is the specific timing immediately after the change display of the symbol is started on the display screen 41a of the symbol display device 41 and shifts to reach display, specifically, the timing at which the hold notice can be started. It is set to become. Note that the timing at which the hold notice is started is arbitrary as long as the hold notice execution period (first display execution period or effect execution period) required for executing the hold notice can be secured during one game. However, taking into account the level of understanding and attention to the game times in which the hold notice is executed, at least a waiting period after the start of the variable display (hold notice standby period) is secured and the variable display starts. It is preferable to indicate that it has been done.

  The process for deciding whether or not to make a hold notice is set to be executed at this specific timing, and during the period from the start of the variable display to the specific timing, When (acquisition) occurs, the hold information is also included in the determination of whether or not the hold notice is made.

  Specifically, the processes corresponding to the processes in steps S1705 to S1714 (see FIG. 30) included in the change start process in the second embodiment are the pending notice process as the process during change. Run as part of it. That is, when the specific timing is reached, processes corresponding to the processes of steps S1705 to S1714 are executed before the process of step S1801 of the holding notice process shown in FIG.

  That is, when the specific timing comes, it is first determined whether or not the variation display pattern in the current game round is normal reach B. If it is normal reach B, it is determined whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode. If it is in the high frequency support mode, the hold information related to the lower operation port 34 is stored in the hold information storage area 327 of the work RAM 254. And whether or not the hold information relating to the upper operating port 33 is stored, and if the low-frequency support mode or the medium-frequency support mode is being held, the work RAM 254 is held It is determined whether or not a plurality of hold information relating to the upper operation port 33 is stored in the information storage area 327 and whether or not the hold information relating to the lower operation port 34 is stored.

  As a result, the hold notice can be executed when all the conditions for executing the hold notice are satisfied, and the hold notice cannot be executed when at least one condition is not satisfied.

  By adding that the number of holds (the number of stored hold information) is more than one to the holding notice execution condition, the player can select which holding ball to execute the holding notice. Space can be given and attention to the game can be improved.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the hold notice effect is started at a specific timing set so as to be in the middle of the game round, and the availability of the hold notice is determined at the specific timing. Thus, the following effects can be expected. While the game round is in progress, the number of holds will not decrease, and if a ball enters the operating port 33, 34 during the game round, if the number of holds has not reached the upper limit, the hold information is acquired. The Rukoto. In other words, as described above, by setting the determination timing of whether or not to hold the hold notice later than the start timing of the game times, it is possible to promote the increase in the number of holds and prevent the hold notice occurrence condition from becoming difficult to be satisfied. Yes. Thereby, even if it employ | adopts that there exists a some holding ball as one of the execution conditions of a holding notice, it can suppress suitably that it becomes difficult to generate a holding notice due to it.

  It should be noted that the final determination as to whether or not the hold notice can be made is executed at the specific timing described above, specifically, the determination of the condition related to the number of holds may be executed at the specific timing described above. It is not necessary to execute the condition determination at a specific timing. In other words, for example, whether or not it is normal reach B (determination of conditions relating to the game times in which the hold notice is executed) and the lottery of the hold notice are configured in the variation start process, and the determination concerning the number of holds. May be configured to be executed in the pending notice process as part of the changing process.

  Rather than performing all the determination processes at a specific timing, the player can perform a selection operation by completing the conditions that can be determined in advance prior to determining the conditions related to the number of holds. The time lag from the start to the display of the pending content can be reduced. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a decrease in responsiveness caused by the selection function while giving the selection function to the hold notice.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the first embodiment, when the hold information other than the hold information that is the trigger for the hold notice is selected, the same degree of expectation in the entire hold regardless of which hold information is selected The presentation, specifically, the same message (probability information that the one corresponding to the jackpot in the hold information is hidden) is displayed. In this embodiment, when hold information other than the hold information that triggered the hold notice is selected, a configuration is employed in which an effect corresponding to the selected hold information is executed individually. Yes. Hereinafter, a configuration relating to execution of a hold notice corresponding to each hold information will be described.

  With respect to the hold notice in the present embodiment, it is set as an execution condition for the hold notice that there is a piece of hold information corresponding to reach display. That is, in the first embodiment, the holding information corresponding to the normal reach B is the execution condition of the hold notice, whereas in the present embodiment, the normal reach A, B, The presence of any one of Super Reach A to C is an execution condition for the hold notice. Along with this change, the mode of the hold information stored in each area Rc of the hold information storage area 327 is also changed.

  Specifically, in the above embodiment, the information regarding the variable display time is stored in order to grasp that each hold information corresponds to the normal reach B at the time of lottery of the hold notice. In the embodiment, the information regarding the variable display time is stored for the hold information that triggered the hold notice, while the hold information that did not trigger the hold notice becomes reach display and the jackpot winning Information regarding whether or not is stored is stored. Thereby, the amount of information stored in the work RAM 254 is reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the hold notice information stored in the work RAM 254 in the second hold notice display process executed in step S1612 in the hold notice process (see FIG. 27) is the individual hold information. It is the structure stored separately corresponding to. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the work RAM 254 stores a storage area for storing information set in the first hold notice display process and information set in the second hold notice display process. Whereas a storage area is provided, in the present embodiment, a notice information storage area 328 is provided so as to individually correspond to all the hold information having an upper limit of four.

  As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 33A, the advance notice storage area 328 includes a first storage area Rd1 corresponding to the first area Rc1 (first unit hold display areas Da1, Db1) of the hold information storage area 327; A second storage area Rd2 corresponding to the second area Rc2 (second unit hold display areas Da2, Db2), and a third storage area Rd3 corresponding to the third area Rc3 (third unit hold display areas Da3, Db3) , A fourth storage area Rd4 corresponding to the fourth area Rc4 (fourth unit hold display areas Da4, Db4) is provided, and the production contents individually specified based on the hold information that can be the target of the hold notice Such information is stored in each of the storage areas Rd1 to Rd4.

  For example, when the number of holds when the execution of the hold notice is confirmed is four and the hold notice is triggered by the third hold information, the contents of the variable display are displayed in the third storage area Rd3. Information indicating the type of symbol stopped on the active line or the type of reach display is stored. Based on such information, the symbol change display corresponding to the hold information is executed in the notice display area DE when the hold notice is executed.

  On the other hand, for the other storage areas Rd1, Rd2, and d4, information on the probability of jackpot occurrence determined based on information on whether or not the jackpot and information on whether or not reach occurs is stored. Regarding the occurrence probability, various tables stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253, specifically, a lottery table for specifying an occurrence probability corresponding to occurrence of a big hit and occurrence of reach, occurrence of a big hit and occurrence of reach It is specified with reference to either a corresponding lottery table for occurrence probability specification or a lottery table for occurrence probability specification corresponding to no jackpot occurrence and no reach occurrence. Based on the probability information thus identified (for example, 1%, 10%, etc.), an effect corresponding to the hold information is executed in the notice display area DE at the time of the hold notice.

  Here, based on FIG.33 (b)-(d), the difference of the hold notice according to a player's selection is demonstrated. In addition, please refer FIG. 6 suitably about the description regarding the unit reservation display area | region in the following description.

  When the player selects the hold ball displayed in the first unit hold display area Da1, the information stored in the first storage area Rd1 is referred to when the hold notice is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 33 (a), since the probability information corresponding to non-occurrence of hit and non-reach is stored in the first storage area Rd1, first the notice of the display screen 41a is displayed as the second notice display process. A predetermined message (for details, “What is the jackpot probability?”) Is displayed in the display area DE (see FIG. 33B). Thereafter, the message is not displayed and nothing is displayed in the notice display area DE. After a predetermined period has elapsed since the message was hidden, the probability information is displayed in correspondence with the message. After a predetermined period has elapsed since the probability information is displayed, the probability information is not displayed together with the notice display area DE.

  Note that, when the reserved ball displayed in the fourth unit hold display area Da4 is selected by the player, the probability information stored in the fourth storage area Rd4 is referred to when the hold notice is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 33A, the first storage area Rd1 stores probability information corresponding to no jackpot and no reach. In this case, the hold notice mode is the same as that shown in FIG. 33B, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  When the player selects the hold ball displayed in the second unit hold display area Da2, the information stored in the second storage area Rd2 is referred to when the hold notice is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 33A, the second storage area Rd2 stores information corresponding to the occurrence of no jackpot and the occurrence of reach, so the notice display area of the display screen 41a is first displayed as the second notice display process. A predetermined message (for details, “What is the jackpot probability?”) Is displayed on the DE (see FIG. 33B). Thereafter, the message is not displayed and nothing is displayed in the notice display area DE. After a predetermined period has elapsed since the message was hidden, the probability information is displayed in correspondence with the message. After a predetermined period has elapsed since the probability information is displayed, the probability information is not displayed together with the notice display area DE.

  When the player selects a holding ball displayed in the third unit holding display area Da3, that is, when a holding ball that triggers the holding notice is selected, the third storage area is used when the holding notice is executed. Reference is made to the information stored in Rd3. In the example shown in FIG. 33A, the third storage area Rd3 stores variable display information in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the active line and the type of reach display are specified. Based on the information, a series of effects executed on the display screen 41a when the game times related to the selected holding ball are executed are displayed in the notice display area DE.

  Specifically, at the start timing of the first hold notice, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are variably displayed. That is, the process from the start of the variable display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 to the stop of the upper symbol row Z1 is omitted, and the configuration starts from the middle of a series of display effects.

  Thereafter, the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped and displayed, and a reach line is formed by the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3. In this way, after the reach line is formed, the character imitating the fairy is displayed in the center of the notice display area DE, and it is informed that the game times to be executed later correspond to the super reach A. The Rukoto.

  The first hold notice is ended before the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped and displayed, specifically, the notice display area DE is hidden and the final stop result of the symbols related to the hold notice is not notified. ing. However, at least the player can estimate the degree of expectation that a jackpot will be generated in the subsequent game rounds from the type of reach, and further, the type of jackpot that can be generated from the combination of symbols that formed the reach line (probability jackpot (Ordinary jackpot) can be estimated.

  According to the present embodiment, the content of the hold notice can be diversified, and an improvement in the degree of attention to the hold notice effect can be expected. In this way, it is assumed that the amount of information required to execute the presentation will increase if the presentation of the hold notice is diversified. In this regard, the amount of information stored in the storage area Rd in association with the hold information that triggered the hold notice (in the example of FIG. 33, the amount of information related to the variable display time stored in the third storage area Rd3). And the amount of information stored in the storage area Rd in association with the hold information that is not triggered by the hold notice (in the example of FIG. 33, the information amount of information relating to the occurrence of jackpot stored in the first storage area Rd1 etc. And the total amount of information related to reach occurrence), the latter is devised to be smaller. This makes it possible to make a corresponding advance notice for each piece of hold information, while suppressing an increase in the amount of information caused by it.

  In this embodiment, when hold information other than the hold information that triggered the hold notice is selected at the time of executing the hold notice, only other hold information is selected based on the selected hold information. Although the information regarding the probability of jackpot is displayed in the notice display area DE (without referring to the information), the present invention is not limited to this. When determining the information related to the jackpot occurrence probability displayed in the notice display area DE, the information regarding the occurrence probability may be determined with reference to the hold information other than the selected hold information.

<Fifth embodiment>
In each of the above embodiments, the hold information that is the subject of the hold notice can be selected when the hold notice is made, but in this embodiment, the hold information that is the subject of the hold notice cannot be selected. Is different. In addition to this change, the execution condition of the hold notice is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration related to the reservation notice of the present embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the storage of a plurality of hold information is set as one of the execution conditions for the hold notice. In other words, when the hold notice is executed, the variation display mode of the game times to be started is normal reach B, the lottery of the hold notice is won, the number of holds when determining whether or not the hold notice is allowed When all of the various conditions such as that there are a plurality of conditions are established, the hold notice can be executed.

  Here, in this Embodiment, the structure concerning the lottery of a hold notice differs. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the hold notice is made in the change start process in the game times control process of the display control device 212. It should be noted that most of the variation start processing in this embodiment is the same as the variation start processing in the second embodiment described with reference to FIG. Accordingly, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34, the lottery process for holding notice effect as a difference from the change start process in the second embodiment will be described below. Note that the variation start process is the same as the process other than the lottery process for the hold notice effect in step S1809 and the setting process for the hold notice effect in step S1813, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the lottery process for the hold notice effect, it is first determined in step S2001 whether or not the first hold information corresponds to the jackpot. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, the process proceeds to step S2002. In step S2002, the lottery process for the occurrence of the hold notice is executed with reference to the big hit correspondence hold notice lottery process table stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253. Specifically, the counter value (numerical information) for the pending notice generation lottery is read from the lottery counter stored in the lottery counter area 323 of the work RAM 254, and the lottery table storage area (the notice lottery information group of the program ROM 253) is read out. Storage means) Referring to the pending notice lottery table (preliminary lottery information group) stored in 311, whether or not the read counter value for the pending notice occurrence lottery corresponds to the pending notice occurrence winning is determined. judge. Note that the value of the lottery counter is updated (incremented by 1) every time the pending command handling process (FIG. 21) is started, that is, at a cycle of about 2 msec.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2001, the process proceeds to step S2003, where it is determined whether or not the first hold information corresponds to detachment reach. If a positive determination is made in step S2003, the process proceeds to step S2004. In step S2004, the lottery process for the occurrence of the hold notice is executed with reference to the hold notice lottery process table corresponding to the miss reach stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253. Specifically, the counter value (numerical information) for the pending notice occurrence lottery is read from the lottery counter area 323 of the work RAM 254 and stored in the lottery table storage area (notice lottery information group storage means) 311 of the program ROM 253. With reference to the lottery table (preliminary lottery information group) corresponding to the outreach reach, it is determined whether or not the read counter value for the pending notice occurrence lottery corresponds to the occurrence of the pending notice.

  The processing content of the pending notice generation lottery process is the same as the processing content described in step S2002. However, the lottery table stored in the lottery table storage area 311 is set such that the probability of winning the pending notice is lower in the case of outlier reach setting processing than in the case of jackpot setting processing. Has been.

  After executing the processes in steps S2002 and S2004, or when a negative determination is made in step S2003, the process proceeds to step S2005, and it is determined whether or not a lottery for holding a preliminary announcement is won. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2005, the lottery process for the on-hold notice effect is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2005, the process proceeds to step S2006. In step S2006, it is determined whether or not the second hold information corresponds to the jackpot. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2006, the process proceeds to step S2007. In step S2007, the lottery process for the occurrence of the hold notice is executed with reference to the reservation notice lottery processing table corresponding to the jackpot stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2006, the process proceeds to step S2008, and it is determined whether or not the second hold information corresponds to detachment reach. If a positive determination is made in step S2008, the process proceeds to step S2009. In step S2009, the lottery process for the occurrence of the hold notice is executed with reference to the hold notice lottery process table corresponding to the miss reach stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253.

  In addition, about each process of step S2007, S2009, since it is the same as that of each process of the said step S2002, S2004, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  After each process of steps S2007 and S2009 is executed, or when a negative determination is made in step S2008, the process proceeds to step S2010, and it is determined whether or not a lottery for holding a preliminary announcement is won. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2010, the lottery process for the present reservation notice effect is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2010, the process proceeds to step S2011. In step S2011, it is determined whether or not the third hold information is stored in the work RAM 254. If a negative determination is made in step S2011, the lottery process for the on-hold notice effect is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2011, the process proceeds to step S2012 to determine whether or not the third hold information corresponds to a jackpot. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2012, the process proceeds to step S2013. In step S2013, a lottery process for generating a reservation notice is executed with reference to the reservation notice lottery processing table corresponding to the jackpot stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2012, the process proceeds to step S2014, and it is determined whether or not the third hold information corresponds to the detachment reach. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2014, the process proceeds to step S2015. In step S2015, the lottery process for the occurrence of the hold notice is executed with reference to the hold notice lottery process table corresponding to the miss reach stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253.

  In addition, about each process of step S2013, S2015, since it is the same as that of each process of the said step S2002, S2004, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  After executing each process of steps S2013 and S2015, or when a negative determination is made in step S2014, the process proceeds to step S2016, and it is determined whether or not a lottery for holding a preliminary announcement is won. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2016, the lottery process for the on-hold notice effect is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2016, the process proceeds to step S2017. In step S2017, it is determined whether or not the fourth hold information is stored in the work RAM 254. If a negative determination is made in step S2017, the lottery process for the on-hold notice effect is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2017, the process proceeds to step S2018 to determine whether the fourth hold information corresponds to a jackpot. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2018, the process proceeds to step S2019. In step S2019, a lottery process for generating a reservation notice is executed with reference to the reservation notice lottery processing table corresponding to the jackpot stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2018, the process proceeds to step S2020, and it is determined whether or not the third hold information corresponds to detachment reach. If a positive determination is made in step S2020, the process proceeds to step S2021. In step S2021, a lottery process for generating a holding notice is executed with reference to the holding notice lottery processing table corresponding to the detachment reach stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253.

  In addition, since each process of step S2019, S2021 is the same as that of each process of said step S2002, S2004, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  After executing the processes in steps S2019 and S2021, or if a negative determination is made in step S2020, the lottery process for the on-hold notice effect is ended as it is.

  Returning to the description of the variation start process, after the lottery process for the hold notice effect is executed, it is determined whether or not the game time corresponds to the hold notice effect (see step S1712 in FIG. 30). If it is determined that the game time corresponds to the hold notice effect, the hold notice content specifying process is executed, and then the hold notice flag is set and the variation start process is terminated.

  In the holding notice content specifying process, a symbol display manner is specified which is won in the lottery process for holding notice effect, and is executed in the game times related to the hold information subjected to the hold notice. Specifically, the variable display mode of the normal reach A, B and super reach A to C described above is specified, and the symbol stop display mode (specifically, the symbol stops on the active line). To move to reach display). The content specified in this way is stored as the content of the pending notice.

  The hold notice process as part of the mid-variation process in the fluctuation table control process is executed so that the hold notice is executed in accordance with the contents of the hold notice specified in this way.

  Here, the pending notice process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the hold notice process, it is first determined in step S2101 whether or not it is time to start a hold notice effect. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2101, the process advances to step S2102 to execute a notice display area forming process.

  In the notice display area forming process, another window having a substantially rectangular shape is formed in the variable display area ME of the display screen 41a so as to be visually recognized as overlapping from the front side with respect to the variable display area ME. That is, an area DE for displaying a notice (hereinafter referred to as “notice display area DE” for convenience) is sectioned.

  After executing the process of step S2102, the process proceeds to step S2103 to execute a notice content display process. In the notice content display process, a process of displaying the effect content specified in the specific process for the hold notice effect in the notice display area DE is performed. More specifically, the content that is originally displayed in the entire variable display area ME based on the hold information that is the target of prefetching is displayed in a state of being reduced in accordance with the notice display area DE. In the present embodiment, the period during which the notice display area DE is secured is set to be shorter than the period required for one game round (normal reach B). Therefore, the variation display mode of the symbols displayed in the notice display area DE is shortened by cutting a part of the entire main display. Specifically, a part including the start timing of the change display and a part including the change end timing are omitted. Note that the variable display speed of the symbols displayed in the notice display area DE is set to be the same as that at the normal time, thereby suppressing the occurrence of inconvenience that it becomes difficult to understand the notice of holding notice.

  After performing the process of step S2103 or when making a negative determination in step S2101, the process proceeds to step S2104. In step S2104, it is determined whether it is time to end the hold notice effect.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2104, that is, if it is not the end timing, the on-hold notice processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2104, the process proceeds to step S2105, and the notice display area DE is deleted (not displayed).

  After executing the process of step S2105, the process proceeds to step S2106, the pending notice flag stored in the various flag storage areas 326 of the work RAM 254 is erased, and the pending notice process is terminated.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  When there is a plurality of holding information, a holding notice is executed, and it is possible to hide which holding ball (holding information) is selected as the object of the holding notice. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp which hold information is based on the hold notice of this time.

  For example, when the reserved ball that is the target of the reserved ball is clearly indicated, it is assumed that the degree of attention to the reserved ball stored before and after the reserved ball decreases. In other words, with regard to the game times applied to the held balls that are digested before the specified holding ball, the game is performed in the hope that the game times applied to the specified holding ball will end sooner, The degree of attention to the reserved balls that are digested earlier can be reduced. In addition, after the specified holding ball is digested, if it falls off, if the expected degree is higher than the specified holding ball, the subsequent holding ball will be subject to the hold notice. It is assumed that it will be easily recognized, and the expectation for the subsequent holding ball is expected to drop at a stretch. This can be a factor that lowers the degree of attention to the subsequent holding ball.

  In this regard, as described above, by adopting a configuration that avoids clearly indicating the holding ball (holding information) that is the target of the holding notice, attention is paid only to a specific holding ball that exists when the holding notice is generated. And the inconvenience that the degree of attention other than the reserved ball is reduced can be made difficult to occur. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game when the hold notice is executed can be preferably improved.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery opportunity is generated for each hold information every time the game times advance, not at the timing when the game ball is won. This makes it difficult to predict which hold information will be subject to the hold notice compared to a configuration that does not make a decision after that. can do. Thereby, the above-mentioned attention degree improvement effect can be exhibited suitably.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, when the hold notice is executed, a configuration for displaying the hold notice in the variable display area ME on the display screen 41a of the symbol display device 41 is adopted. Adopts a configuration in which the advance notice display area DE is not adopted and display related to the hold notice is performed in areas other than the variable display area ME (specifically, the hold number display areas Da and Db). In addition, the mode of the hold notice is changed along with the change of the area for the hold notice. Therefore, with reference to FIG. 36, the reservation notice mode in the present embodiment will be described below. FIG. 36 is a schematic diagram showing a mode of a pending notice.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the instruction image AP for instructing the selection target is displayed above the holding image MP, when the effect operation unit 75 is operated by the player, The selected hold image MP is changed to one corresponding to the content of the hold information in the selection mode according to the selection result by the effect operation unit 75.

  In the first hold notice display processing in the present embodiment, the hold image MP relating to the selected hold ball is an image schematically showing information relating to the variable display of the hold ball (hold information). It is changed to a holding display area (specifically, unit holding display areas Da1 to Da4, Db1 to Db4).

  For example, if the selected holding ball corresponds to Super Reach A, the holding image MP applied to the selected holding ball schematically indicates Super Reach A (differentiated from other reach). To be unique to that reach). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the character displayed after reaching the reach display is different in each super reach, and an image obtained by reducing the character instead of the holding image MP described above. Is displayed.

  In the second hold notice display process in the present embodiment, as described above, the second hold notice display mode that is executed when the hold ball is deselected and displayed by the process is as described above. This is different from the display mode of 1-pending notice. Specifically, the probability information indicating the possibility that a thing with a high expectation level of jackpot is hidden within the hold is displayed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36 (b2), the probability information is displayed in place of the holding image MP corresponding to the selected holding ball.

  For the probability information displayed in this way, the probability information setting table stored in the lottery table storage area 311 of the program ROM 253 and the values of the probability information setting counters stored in the various counter areas 325 of the work RAM 254 To be determined. Such processing is executed in advance in the pending command handling processing, and information determined by the processing is stored in the work RAM 254.

  Note that the probability setting table includes one that corresponds to jackpots and one that corresponds to losing, and when the jackpot is won, the probability is higher than when the jackpot is not won Tends to be high.

  According to the configuration described in detail above, the mode of the on-hold notice can be changed depending on the result of selection by the player, and the on-hold notice can be suitably suppressed from becoming monotonous. In particular, when it is difficult to secure a display area for a hold notice in the variable display area ME on the display screen 41a, as shown in this feature, the hold notice is given in the hold display area, so that it is practical. A preferred configuration can be realized.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the configuration shown in this embodiment mode, and the following configuration can be adopted instead of the configuration shown in this embodiment mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (c1) and (c2), an advance notice is made in an area coexisting with the on-hold display area (for example, an area between the change display area and the on-hold display area, or the moving area of the instruction image AP). It is good also as a structure to perform. In this case, for example, the above-described fairy image or probability information image may be displayed in the coexisting region.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or a part or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments.

  (1) In the first embodiment to the fifth embodiment, when the hold notice is executed, the second stop (the stop display of the lower symbol row) of the symbol change display to be displayed later → Although the display from reach display to character display is preceded, the display is not necessarily limited to this. It suffices that at least a portion where there is a difference from other reach display is included, and for example, a portion where a character is displayed may be displayed. However, in order to increase the degree of attention to the hold notice, it is preferable to give a change with time (change in expectation accompanied by a visual change) to the contents of the hold notice. Therefore, preferably, the content of the hold notice is defined so as to include at least one of a part that can be confirmed whether or not a reach display is possible and a part that can be confirmed whether or not a character display is performed. Good.

  Furthermore, the content of the hold notice may be a still image extracted from a part of the variable display mode of the symbol corresponding to the hold information subject to the hold notice, and is a digest version that summarizes the change display form. It may be.

  (2) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the hold notice is executed, the game screen is displayed on the display screen 41a in the game times related to the hold information that triggered the execution of the hold notice. The variation display speed of the symbol displayed in the notice display area DE is defined so that the variation display speed is the same as the variation display speed of the symbol to be displayed. In other words, the game speed at which the hold notice is executed and the game times related to the hold information triggered by the execution of the hold notice are arranged to match the progress speed of the effect related to the hold notice. However, the progress speed of the effect in the notice display area DE is arbitrary, and the following changes may be made.

  When a hold notice is executed, a part of the content displayed on the display screen 41a is extracted and displayed in the game times related to the hold information that triggered the execution of the hold notice. However, when a hold notice is executed, the contents displayed on the display screen 41a in the game times related to the hold information triggered by the hold notice are displayed in a fast-forwarded manner. It is good also as a structure which suppresses the extension of a hold notice by this.

  (3) In the first embodiment to the fifth embodiment, when the hold notice is executed, the game screen is displayed on the display screen 41a in the game times related to the hold information that triggered the execution of the hold notice. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  When the hold notice is executed, for example, a part of the contents displayed on the display screen 41a in the game times related to the hold information that triggered the execution of the hold notice is scaled as it is in accordance with the notice display area DE. It is good also as a structure to display. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which expands and displays the specific part among the contents displayed on the display screen 41a in the game times concerning the hold information which triggered the execution of the hold notice in the notice display area DE.

  However, in order to notify whether the hold information that triggers the execution of the hold notice is likely to be a big jackpot or is likely to be a probable big jackpot, it is possible to reach with which pattern. It is preferable to be able to confirm whether the display is being performed. Therefore, it is preferable to ensure the visibility of the symbols constituting the reach display, for example, by performing a reduced display as shown in the above embodiment.

  (4) In each of the above embodiments, the holding notice is made at the game times in which the reach display such as normal reach B is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As for the game times for which the hold notice is executed, it is sufficient that the variable display period is set to be longer than the period required for the hold notice. For example, the hold notice is given at the game times where the reach display is not performed. It is also possible.

  (5) In each of the embodiments described above, when there is at least hold information corresponding to reach display, the hold information can be a trigger for execution of the hold notice regardless of the type of reach display. That is, the hold information that can trigger the hold notice is configured to correspond to any one of the normal reach A and B and the super reach A to C, but may be changed as follows. If the expectation level of the jackpot winning of the variable display mode in the game times in which the hold notice is executed is higher than the expectation level of the jackpot winning of the variable display mode related to the hold information that triggered the execution of the hold notice, the hold notice It is good also as a structure which restrict | limits execution of this.

  If the expectation of the variable display mode of the game times for which the hold notice is executed is higher than the expectation of the variable display form for the hold information that triggered the hold notice, even if the hold notice is given, the game It is assumed that the attention of the elderly is easy for the former. For this reason, when a hold notice is made under such conditions, it is assumed that it is easy to give the player an impression that the hold notice is troublesome. Such an inconvenience can be conspicuous by forming the notice display area DE for the notice of suspension so as to occupy a part of the variable display area ME of the display screen 41a as shown in the above embodiment. In this regard, by adopting the above-described modification, the content of the hold notice is expected more than the content of the current game round, so even if a hold notice is given, it causes annoyance to the player Such inconvenience can be made difficult to occur.

  (6) In the first to fifth embodiments, the notice display area DE is provided on the display screen 41a on which the symbol change display is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display area DE may be provided on a display screen different from the display screen 41a. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a holding notice is made on a display device provided separately from the symbol display device 41.

  Further, the notice display area DE overlaps with the change display area ME (specifically, the change display area for the upper symbol row, the change display region for the middle symbol row, and the change display region for the lower symbol row) on the display screen 41a. However, the change display area ME and the notice display area DE may be arranged in the display screen 41a so as not to overlap with each other. However, when the notice of hold is not made, it is considered that the player's attention is likely to be directed to the variable display area ME. Therefore, in order to improve the degree of attention to the notice of hold, it varies as shown in the above embodiment. The display area ME may be borrowed for a part so that the advance notice is made.

  (7) In the first to fifth embodiments, at least a part of each symbol row is included in the variable display area ME even in a situation where the hold notice is executed in the notice display area DE. Is displayed so that it is possible to identify the change display mode of symbols in the current game round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pending notice is being executed in the notice display area. Below, it is also possible to configure such that the variation display mode of symbols in the current game round cannot be identified. However, when such a change is made, it is assumed that the meaning of existence of the symbol variation display executed in the current game is diminished. Therefore, preferably, as shown in the above-described embodiment, the hold notice is preferably executed in a state in which the distinctiveness of the variable display mode of the symbol in the current game round is ensured.

  (8) In each of the above embodiments, the display control device 212 is configured to grasp the variable display mode of the symbols related to the hold information in advance based on the hold command transmitted from the main control device 81. It is also possible to change this. That is, the command transmitted from the main control device 81 does not need to specify the symbol variation display mode, and the values of the counters C1 to C3 and CS acquired in the information acquisition process are transmitted to the display control device 212 as they are. Furthermore, the display control device 212 may be configured to store various tables for specifying the variable display mode based on the values of the counters C1 to C3 and CS.

  (9) If there is hold information corresponding to the jackpot in the stored hold information, it is limited to a configuration in which the hold notice is restricted until the game times related to the hold information are completed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a hold notice is executed regardless of the presence or absence of hold information that is a big hit. However, when such a change is made, an event may occur in which a big hit occurs after the pending notice is executed and before the game times related to the pending notice are reached. This is not preferable because it may be a factor that reduces the significance of the holding notice. In consideration of this point, it is preferable to restrict the hold notice when at least the hold notice and the change display of the symbol related to the hold notice cannot be completed before the jackpot occurs.

  (10) In the first to fourth embodiments and the sixth embodiment described above, the mode of the pending notice changes according to the operation result of the effect operation unit 75 by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a holding notice execution condition is satisfied, the same form of holding notice may be executed regardless of the operation result. When making such a change, it is possible to omit the production operation unit 75.

  Note that the connection destination of the effect operation unit 75 may be another control device such as the main control device 81 and the display control device 212 instead of the sound lamp control device 82.

  (11) In each of the above-described embodiments, when a hold notice is made, the validity information of the hold information that triggers the execution of the hold notice is not displayed. However, the validity information may be displayed. Good. Specifically, the hold notice is ended before the symbol change display in the notice display area DE is finally stopped. However, this change is made, and the change notice is held after the symbol change display in the notice display area DE is finally stopped. It may be configured to end the notice.

  (12) In the first to fifth embodiments, the notice display area DE is formed so as to include at least a part of each of the variable display areas of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is not to be done. The notice display area DE may be formed so as to include a part of one of the variable display areas of the variable symbol display areas Z1 to Z3.

  Furthermore, although it was set as the structure which forms the notice display area DE in the display screen 41a of the symbol display apparatus 41, this is changed and the notice display area DE is formed in the display screen of another display apparatus different from the symbol display apparatus 41. May be. However, in consideration of the fact that the player's attention is likely to be suitable for the symbol variation display, it is preferable to form the notice display area DE on the display screen 41a on which the symbol variation display is executed.

  (13) In the first to fifth embodiments, the notice display area DE is formed so that either the character portion CP or the number portion NP of the main symbol can be identified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice display area DE may be formed so that both the character part CP and the number part NP can be identified.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the notice display area DE is formed so as to avoid overlapping with either the character part CP or the number part NP. However, if the main symbol identification function is secured. The notice display area DE may be configured to overlap both the character part CP and the number part NP.

  (14) In the first to fifth embodiments, the notice display area DE is not displayed before the change display of the symbols of the game times in which the hold notice is executed is completely stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is sufficient if at least the game result of the game times for which the hold notice is executed can be confirmed on the display screen 41a. For example, the display of the change of the symbols related to the game times for which the hold notice is executed is terminated, and all the symbols are stopped and displayed. The notice display area DE may be hidden while being displayed.

  (15) In each of the above-described embodiments, the hold notice is executed for the normal reach A that is set to have a lower probability of jackpot than the normal reach B. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Normal reach A, which has a lower expectation level than normal reach B, may be excluded from the subject of pending notice. Furthermore, it is possible to subject only the super reach A to C, which has a higher expectation level than the normal reach B, to the pending notice. Thereby, it can avoid that the expectation degree of the content of the hold notice is lower than the game times in which the hold notice is being executed, and it is possible to suitably suppress a reduction in the degree of attention to the hold notice.

  (16) It is not limited to the configuration for executing the hold notice on the condition that the hold information that is the target of the specific target corresponds to the reach display, and the hold information that is the target of the specific target corresponds to the complete release. It is also possible to have a configuration in which a holding notice is executed when the holding information is being executed, and a structure in which the holding notice is executed regardless of whether the change display mode of the hold information to be specified in advance is a reach display or a complete deviation. It is also possible. That is, as long as at least the time required to execute the holding notice can be secured during one game round, the mode of the variable display in the game round is arbitrary.

  (17) In the first to fifth embodiments, the upper symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the lower symbol row are variably displayed in the horizontal direction in the variable display area ME of the display screen 41a. However, this may be changed so that the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol are switched and displayed in a display area in which the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol are individually set. In other words, the symbols displayed in the display area may be sequentially switched in ascending order or descending order.

  (18) The game times based on the entrance to the upper operation port 33 and the game times based on the entrance to the lower operation port 34 may be performed in parallel. For example, when the holding information based on the entry into the upper working port 33 and the holding information based on the entry into the lower working port 34 coexist, the symbol corresponding to the holding information applied to the upper working port 33 is displayed. A variation display region and a variation display region of a symbol corresponding to the hold information applied to the lower operation port 34 may be formed in the display screen 41a, and both variation displays may be performed in parallel in each of the variation display regions. Good.

  (19) In each of the above embodiments, the details of the symbol stop result are determined according to the variable display time. However, the details of the symbol stop result are determined regardless of the variable display time. Is also possible.

  (20) In the first to fourth embodiments and the sixth embodiment described above, an instruction means (or an instruction unit) that indicates a reserved ball (holding information) that is a selection target among the held balls. As the guide means), a configuration is adopted in which the instruction image AP is shifted to each position corresponding to each holding ball on a one-to-one basis, but the instruction means is not limited to this. For example, it is good also as a structure which outputs the audio | voice for instruction | indication which shows which holding ball is a selection object from a speaker part, and it blinks or a color changes because each holding image MP becomes a selection object. It is good also as a structure which instruct | indicates the object which can be selected by this.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration is adopted in which the objects that can be selected after a preset period have elapsed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which the selection target is shifted by an operation by the player may be employed. When making such a change, for example, in addition to the button-type production operation unit 75 (or instead of the button-type production operation unit 75), a dial-type production operation unit is adopted, The selection target may be shifted by rotating the operation unit. In particular, when the button-type production operation unit 75 is not employed, the selected target may be determined at the timing when the operation effective period has elapsed.

  (21) In each of the above-described embodiments, the number of target selections during one game is limited to one when executing a hold notice, but this is changed to a plurality of times during one game. It is good also as a structure which permits selection. In the case of adopting such a configuration, it is possible to carry out a holding notice for a plurality of selected holding balls (holding information) in parallel, or for a holding notice for each holding ball (holding information) in time series. The start / end timing may be shifted.

  In this way, when a configuration in which a part of the execution period of one hold notice and a part of the other notice period of the other hold notice overlap is adopted, the notice display area DE is set according to the contents of each hold notice. It is preferable to avoid confusion between the contents of each hold notice by dividing or forming a hold display area separately from the notice display area DE.

  In addition, when a hold notice is performed in a situation in which a plurality of hold information is stored, there is still a time in which the hold notice can be executed after the hold notice related to one of the hold information has ended. In such a case, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a hold notice for other hold information is executed.

  Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, the pre-read information is pre-read once during one game, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as a structure which permits prefetch of the pending | holding information in multiple times during one game time.

  For example, when the same hold information is selected a plurality of times, a hold notice may be repeated each time. By adopting such a configuration, for example, a player who has confirmed a desired display content in a hold notice can repeat the display over a plurality of times and check it. Even when the desired target is selected at the first time, rather than adopting a configuration in which the selection can be made multiple times, the same target can be selected only once. The selection function can be suitably exhibited.

  In the case of adopting the present modification (21), a period (allowable period) in which the hold notice is allowed in one game round is set according to the variable display time of the game round, and the end timing of the allowable period is set. Allow second or later hold notices when the first hold notice is finished before (more specifically, when the period when the second hold notice can be executed after the first hold notice ends) What is necessary is just to be the structure to do.

  In particular, as shown in the first embodiment and the like, in the configuration in which the hold notice corresponding to the hold information that triggered the hold notice and the hold notice corresponding to other hold information are set. In contrast to the former displaying the variable display of the symbols in the notice display area DE, the latter displays the probability that the jackpot is hidden, so the period required for the latter is set shorter than the former. Is easy. Therefore, when the latter is selected, another holding ball can be selected again (for example, the instruction image AP is redisplayed), and the holding notice for the selected holding ball is displayed within the remaining allowable period. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that executes the above. In this case, since the feasible period can be shortened with respect to the subsequent hold notice, for example, when the hold ball that is the trigger of the hold notice is selected, it is the same as when the hold ball is selected for the first time. It is assumed that it will be difficult to display all the contents. In this case, for example, the display content related to the second hold notice is limited to the variable display after the reach display set to enhance the identification function (specifically, the portion where the character unique to each reach display is displayed). As a result, it is possible to ensure the distinguishability of the content of the pending notice.

  (22) In a configuration in which there are a plurality of holding balls as execution conditions for the holding notice, an execution condition other than the execution conditions related to the number of holdings can be determined before the game is started, and then the holding notice can be started. It is configured to determine whether the condition related to the number of holds is satisfied at the timing, and further, when the condition other than the condition related to the number of holds is satisfied, the determination timing of the condition related to the number of holds (the start timing of the hold notice) On the other hand, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the determination timing (start timing of the hold notice) is not delayed when the hold number is secured when a condition other than the condition related to the hold number is satisfied. If this modification is adopted, even if the number of reservations is set as a condition of the reservation notice, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence frequency of the notice of reservation due to that.

  In addition, in the configuration in which whether or not to hold a hold notice is determined by drawing in advance, the period from the start of change to the execution of the hold notice is extended when the hold notice is determined. In addition to the configuration, it is also possible to select a holding ball accumulated during the period from when the holding notice is confirmed until it is executed, to be selected. Thereby, it becomes easy to secure a larger number of holdings as selection targets at the time of holding notice, and the selection function described above can be more suitably exhibited.

  (23) In the fifth embodiment, the lottery order for each hold information is set as first hold information → second hold information → third hold information → fourth hold information. The order is arbitrary. For example, by adopting a configuration in which the lottery order is random, it is possible to make it more difficult to predict which hold information has triggered the hold notice.

  (24) In the first to fourth embodiments and the sixth embodiment, it is not clearly shown which reserved ball is the reserved ball selected by the operation of the effect operation unit 75. Although it is configured, it is also possible to have a configuration that clearly indicates the selected holding ball. In the case of adopting such a configuration, for example, the selection target may be hidden when the hold notice ends.

  (25) In the first embodiment and the like, the content of the advance notice is specified in advance before executing the hold advance notice. However, the structure may be specified at the time of executing the hold advance notice. In addition, in the gaming machine capable of selecting the hold information as shown in the first embodiment, the content of the notice may be specified when the selection is made. As a result, it is not necessary to prepare display for all selection targets in advance, so that an increase in the storage capacity for holding notice can be suppressed.

  (26) In each of the above embodiments, the hold command transmitted to the display control device 212 employs a configuration that includes various types of information such as the presence / absence of jackpot, the type of jackpot, and the variable display mode of symbols. It is not limited to. It is sufficient that the hold command has sufficient information to specify the outline of the variable display (completely off, normal reach A, B, or super reach A to C) as the hold notice information. That is, the information necessary for executing the hold notice may be limited to information necessary for specifying the outline of the variable display. Thereby, an increase in the amount of information exchanged between the main control device 81 and the display control device 212 can be suppressed.

  In addition, when making the above change, it is preferable to limit the content of the notice effect performed in the notice display area DE. Specifically, in the first embodiment and the like, the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row related to the pending notice are made visible in the notice display area DE, but the above changes have been made. In this case, it is difficult to specify the stop symbol. Therefore, the character image and the middle symbol row corresponding to each super reach are displayed so as to occupy the entire notice display area DE, and the upper symbol string and the lower symbol string do not fit in the notice display area DE (display) Configuration).

  (27) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the hold notice is executed, it is possible to select from the old ones of the hold balls that can be the target of the hold notice. It is good also as a structure which enables selection. When it is possible to select a holding ball, it is preferable to clearly indicate which holding ball can be selected. In this regard, as shown in the present modification, by first showing the newest selectable holding balls, it is possible to suggest that the holding balls that are newer than the holding balls are not selected. . In particular, as shown in each of the above embodiments, the display screen 41a employs a configuration that secures the display areas of the first unit hold display areas Da1, Db1 to the fourth unit hold display areas Da4, Db4 and the instruction image AP. If it is, it is difficult to secure information indicating the selection target range in the display screen 41a. Here, if the configuration shown in the present modification is adopted, the selection range can be suggested while suppressing an increase in the amount of information displayed on the display screen 41a, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized. .

  (28) In the first to fifth embodiments, the selected target is not specified when the target of the hold notice is selected at the time of the hold notice execution. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the selected object is specified. It is possible to easily give the player an impression that the selection operation is reflected in the hold notice. For example, the selection target may be clearly indicated over a period from the execution of the selection until the pending notice regarding the selection ends, and the selection target may be canceled when the pending notice ends. .

  The method of specifying the selection target is arbitrary. For example, the instruction image AP may be waited at a position corresponding to the selected holding ball, or the color of the selected holding ball may be changed.

  (29) In the first embodiment, by adding the presence of a plurality of holding balls (holding information) as an execution condition of the holding notice, it is preferable to conceal which holding ball has triggered the holding notice. be able to. When making such changes, the following changes may be made. That is, when the hold information is acquired, if there is at least one hold information between the hold information that is the subject of the hold notice and the hold information that triggers the hold notice, the hold notice is issued. In addition to being confirmed, if there is no other hold information between the hold information subject to execution of the hold notice and the hold information that triggered the hold notice, the hold notice is temporarily set. . If the provisional setting is made, the holding notice is executed on the condition that there are a plurality of holding balls at the time of the holding notice, and the holding notice is issued on the condition that there are not a plurality of holding balls. The configuration may be avoided.

  Further, the holding ball to be selected at the time of the hold notice is not limited to that already acquired at the hold notice start timing. For example, as described above, in the configuration in which the description related to the selection of the holding ball is executed before the selection operation, it is possible to receive a holding ball that can be selected until the timing when the description is completed.

  (30) As described in the first embodiment and the like, in the configuration for determining whether or not to hold the reservation when the hold information is acquired, the hold is performed when the execution of the hold advance is confirmed. Until the advance notice is over, it may be configured to limit the preparation process for the hold advance notice, etc., triggered by the hold ball (hold information) described after the hold ball (hold information) that triggers the hold notice. Is possible. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in control load due to the adoption of the configuration for performing the advance notice.

  (31) In each of the above embodiments, the symbol display device 41 is used as the “notification means”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the “notification unit” may be configured to output sound indicating the degree of expectation or the like from the speaker unit 64, or a display device different from the symbol display device 41 may be employed as the “notification unit”.

  (32) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiment, for example, a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a right if a player enters, a pachinko machine equipped with other objects, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has passed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start the rotation of the reel.

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Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.
In addition, the invention described in the following means group is "a game machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, a big hit gaming state triggered by the game ball entering the starting ball entering part provided in the game area" For example, in the display device provided in the game area, the display of the variation of the picture is started based on the fact that the lottery has been performed. When the final stop display of the display, the display effect for one game time that the stop result corresponding to the result of the lottery is displayed is executed.If the lottery result is a so-called jackpot game state winning win, After the display effect for one game is executed, for example, the opening and closing of the variable pitching device provided in the gaming area is executed, and the payout of the gaming ball according to the number of balls entering the variable pitching device is executed. Also, When a game ball enters the starting ball entering part while the picture is being displayed, the information used for the winning lottery is stored and stored with a predetermined number (for example, four) as an upper limit. If the pachinko gaming machine is stored on hold, after the variation display of the pattern is finished, a lottery lottery or the like is performed using the information stored on hold, and the next variation display of the pattern is displayed. (See, for example, Patent Document 1.) A game in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration is a game in which a game ball is fired so that a ball enters the start ball entering portion, and a ball entering the start ball entering portion. It can be said that the game consists of confirming whether or not the lottery result is a hit when the event occurs, and for the former game, the entry to the starting entry part occurs until the upper limit of the reserved memory is reached. If the player pays attention to whether or not Moni, regarding the latter game, aspects of the pattern of the varying display, stops result corresponding to migrate winning to jackpot gaming state becomes liable those in which whether the player interest. The background art of " “ Here, in gaming machines, it is necessary to increase the degree of attention to the game by diversifying the game. In order to diversify such a game, a game in which a game ball is fired as described above. In the game area, a method of diversifying the flow mode of game balls in the game area can be considered, and in the game of confirming whether or not the lottery result of each game time is winning as described above, the display effect performed in each game time There are various ways to diversify the display pattern, however, the game area of the former is limited, so there is a limit to diversifying the game. Even diversified display patterns in times, there is still a limit in terms of increasing the degree of attention to the game. In order to solve such a problem, it is necessary to diversify the game by paying attention to elements different from the rolling mode of the game ball and the display pattern of each game time. This invention has been made with a problem to be solved.

Feature A1. Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information acquired by the information acquisition means, an acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232 provided in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a plurality of numbers;
While determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means corresponds to the allocation information, and when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquisition information storage means Grant determination means for sequentially performing the grant determination on the special information (a function for executing a determination process or the like in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
A privilege granting unit (main control) that grants a privilege to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being a grant response result that the determination target special information corresponds to the grant information A function of executing a special prize opening / closing process in the MPU 202 of the device 81),
A pattern display means (symbol display device 41) having a display screen (display screen 41a) and variably displaying a pattern on the display screen;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, the image display unit starts variable display of the pattern, and the result of the application determination The display of the stop corresponding to the above and the variable display of the pattern is terminated as one game round, and the variable display of the picture of each game round is made according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means Game time control means (main control device 81, display control device 212, etc.) for controlling the picture display means to be performed,
The game times control means includes:
Based on the special information, mode information determination means for determining mode information corresponding to the variable display mode when the variable display of the picture is performed (variable display time setting processing is executed by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) Function)
Display control for controlling the picture display means so that the picture is variably displayed in a variable display mode according to the mode information determined by the mode information determination unit when the display of the pattern is variably displayed in each game time Means (function of executing the variable display control process in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212),
Information regarding the variable display mode of the picture when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination of applicability, rather than the predetermined special information being the target of the determination of grant. Destination specifying means (function of executing a hold notice confirmation process and a hold command setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) specified at the previous timing;
At least a part of the effect by the variable display of the pattern corresponding to the information specified by the destination specifying means with respect to the predetermined special information is before the predetermined special information to be specified by the destination specifying means. Prior display means (in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) that is executed by the picture display means or a different display means in a situation where the game times related to the special information subject to the grant determination are being performed. And a function for executing a hold command handling process and a hold notice process.

  According to the feature A1, the effect corresponding to the predetermined special information that is stored in the acquired information storage unit and is not the target of the determination of grant is before the predetermined special information becomes the target of the determination of grant. It may be executed at the timing, that is, the contents of the effect by variable display of the picture corresponding to the predetermined special information may be notified in advance. As a result, for the player, not only a game for confirming the determination result of the special information corresponding to the game times currently in progress, but also the determination of grant when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquired information storage means A game that confirms or predicts the result when the special information is the target of the grant determination according to the content of the notification is added to the special information that is later in the target order, thereby diversifying the game. Thereby, the attention degree to a game can be raised.

Feature A2. Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information acquired by the information acquisition means, an acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232 provided in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a plurality of numbers;
While determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means corresponds to the allocation information, and when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquisition information storage means Grant determination means for sequentially performing the grant determination on the special information (a function for executing a determination process or the like in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
A privilege granting unit (main control) that grants a privilege to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being a grant response result that the determination target special information corresponds to the grant information A function of executing a special prize opening / closing process in the MPU 202 of the device 81),
A pattern display means (symbol display device 41) having a display screen (display screen 41a) and variably displaying a pattern on the display screen;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, the image display unit starts variable display of the pattern, and the result of the application determination The display of the stop corresponding to the above and the variable display of the pattern is terminated as one game round, and the variable display of the picture of each game round is made according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means Game time control means (main control device 81, display control device 212, etc.) for controlling the picture display means to be performed,
The game times control means includes:
Based on the special information, mode information determination means for determining mode information corresponding to the variable display mode when the variable display of the picture is performed (variable display time setting processing is executed by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) Function)
Display control for controlling the picture display means so that the picture is variably displayed in a variable display mode according to the mode information determined by the mode information determination unit when the display of the pattern is variably displayed in each game time Means (function of executing the variable display control process in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212),
Information regarding the variable display mode of the picture when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination of applicability, rather than the predetermined special information being the target of the determination of grant. Destination specifying means (function of executing a hold notice confirmation process and a hold command setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) specified at the previous timing;
About at least a part of the effect by the variable display of the pattern corresponding to the information specified by the destination specifying means with respect to the predetermined special information, before the predetermined special information to be specified by the destination specifying means Pre-display means for displaying preliminarily the picture display means in the situation where the game times related to the special information subject to the grant determination are being performed (the pending command handling process and the pending notice process in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) Function to execute)
The destination display means is a display section appearance means (a notice display area in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) that causes a display section (preview display area DE) to appear on the display screen when the game time for executing the advance display is reached. A game machine having a function of executing a forming process), and causing the display unit to perform the first display.

  According to the feature A2, the effect corresponding to the predetermined special information that is stored in the acquired information storage unit and that is not the target of the determination of grant is before the predetermined special information is the target of the determination of grant. It may be executed at the timing, that is, the contents of the effect by variable display of the picture corresponding to the predetermined special information may be notified in advance. As a result, for the player, not only a game for confirming the determination result of the special information corresponding to the game times currently in progress, but also the determination of grant when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquired information storage means A game that confirms or predicts the result when the special information is the target of the grant determination according to the content of the notification is added to the special information that is later in the target order, thereby diversifying the game. Thereby, the attention degree to a game can be raised.

  In the configuration in which the result of the determination of grant is indicated by the stop result on the display screen of the picture display means, it is assumed that the player's attention is likely to be directed to the display screen. Therefore, by adopting a configuration for performing the notification on the display screen, the notification function can be suitably exhibited. In particular, when the notification is executed, the difference between the case where the notification is performed and the case where the notification is not performed is clarified by adopting a configuration in which a display unit for notification appears in the variable display area of the pattern on the display screen. It becomes possible to do. In this way, by making the display part conspicuous, recognition for notification can be preferably improved.

  For example, it is preferable to form an edge on the outer periphery of the display unit. If the above notification is made during the variable display of the pattern, it is likely to cause confusion between the variable display of the pattern being executed in this game and the variable display of the pattern related to the notification. is assumed. By adopting the above configuration, identification of each display content can be facilitated, and inconveniences such as mixing can be made difficult to occur.

  In addition, the display unit appearance means, for example, by setting the display unit to be hidden or erased before moving from the game times forming the display unit to the next game time, the display unit on the display screen Occupancy can be reduced.

Feature A3. The pattern display means is configured to variably display a predetermined pattern in a predetermined display area on the display screen (a portion corresponding to each pattern row in the variable display area ME) as a variable display of the pattern. ,
The game times control means forms a stop result of game times performed when special information corresponding to the grant information is a target of grant determination by the predetermined picture variably displayed in the predetermined display area. The combination of the target images to be granted is to be stopped and displayed,
The display section appearance means is configured to cause the display section to appear so as to include at least a part of the predetermined display area of the predetermined picture in a game round in which the prior display is executed. Gaming machine.

  As shown in the feature A3, in the configuration in which the result of the determination of the grant is indicated by the stop result of the predetermined pattern on the display screen of the pattern display means, the player's attention is given to the variable display area (predetermined display area) of the predetermined pattern on the display screen. It is assumed that it is easy to face. Therefore, by causing the display unit to appear so as to include at least a part of the predetermined display region (for example, by causing the display unit to appear so as to overlap with at least a part of the variable display region), It is possible to facilitate the player's attention and improve the notification function.

Feature A4. In the display screen, a plurality of the predetermined display areas are set, and the predetermined picture is set to be variably displayed in each of the predetermined display areas.
The game times control means is set to stop display the combination of the predetermined patterns according to the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means,
The gaming machine according to Feature A3, wherein the display unit appearance means is set to cause the display unit to appear so as to include a part of each of the predetermined display areas.

  In a configuration in which a predetermined picture is variably displayed in a plurality of predetermined display areas, if a display unit appears so as to include a part of each predetermined display area, the visibility of the picture in each predetermined display area is reduced. The display section can be expanded while suppressing the variable display area, and the variable display area and the display section can be preferably coexisted on the display screen.

Feature A5. The pattern display means is configured to variably display a predetermined pattern in a predetermined display area on the display screen (a portion corresponding to each pattern row in the variable display area ME) as a variable display of the pattern. ,
The game times control means forms a stop result of game times performed when special information corresponding to the grant information is a target of grant determination by the predetermined picture variably displayed in the predetermined display area. The combination of the target images to be granted is to be stopped and displayed,
The display portion appearance means is set to cause the display portion to appear so that at least a part of the predetermined pattern that is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area is visible. Or the gaming machine described in feature A4.

  As shown in the feature A2, etc., when adopting a configuration in which the display unit appears on the display screen, by setting the display unit as large as possible, the effect of facilitating the identification regarding the contents of notification is preferably exhibited. Can be made. However, there is a concern that if the display section is simply enlarged, confirmation of the stop result (determination result) of the current game round is likely to be hindered. In this regard, as shown in this feature, if the display unit is made to appear so that at least a part of the predetermined picture that is stopped and displayed is visible, the occurrence of the inconvenience can be suppressed, and the notification is made. While improving the function, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the display function of the assignment determination result due to the improvement.

Feature A6. The predetermined picture has a numeral part (numeric part NP) composed of numerals and a pattern part (character part CP) that is different between the predetermined pictures.
The display portion appearance means is set to cause the display portion to appear so as to avoid an overlap with one of the number portion and the pattern portion that has a small occupied area in the predetermined pattern. The gaming machine according to Feature A5.

  According to the feature A6, even when the prior display is executed, at least the identifiability of the predetermined pattern can be ensured, and the effect shown in the feature A5 can be preferably exhibited.

  Incidentally, when comparing the numerical part and the pattern part, it is assumed that the numerical part tends to have higher discrimination power. Therefore, for example, it is practically preferable to adopt a configuration in which the area occupied by the numerical part in the predetermined pattern is set smaller than the area occupied by the pattern part and the display part appears so as to avoid overlapping with the numerical part. The configuration can be realized.

Feature A7. The destination specifying means is set so as to specify at least a part of the contents in the effect period among the contents of the variable display of the picture executed on the display screen in the game times related to the predetermined special information,
The point display means displays the display contents in at least a part of the effect period on the display unit based on the contents specified by the point specifying means. The features A2 to A6 are characterized in that The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  As described above, in the configuration in which information related to the subsequent special information is notified in advance to the player, the notification mode becomes excessively abstract, or the notification content and the actual variable display mode to be performed later If the relevance is lowered, it is assumed that the degree of understanding of the notification is lowered, and it is difficult to appropriately perform the notification function. In this regard, in this feature, the content displayed in at least a part of the production period in the subsequent game times is displayed in advance, thereby suppressing the above-described decrease in relevance and facilitating understanding of the notification content. It can be. Thereby, it becomes possible to exhibit the above-mentioned attention degree improvement effect suitably.

  Feature A8. The display unit appearance means causes the display unit to appear so that the stop display result of the pattern in the game round in which the advance display is executed can be visually recognized. Any one of features A2 to A7 The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature A8, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience such that the confirmation of the stop display result of the game times in which the advance display is executed is prevented by the advance display. Thereby, the improvement of a notification function can be suppressed, and the fall of the display function of the provision determination result resulting from it can be suppressed.

  In combination with the feature A3 or the like, the “picture stop display result” shown in this feature can be replaced with the “predetermined picture stop display result”.

  Feature A9. The prior display means terminates the prior display by the prior display means by hiding the display unit before the stop result is displayed in the game times for executing the prior display. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A8,

  If the display is not displayed after the stop result is displayed, the player is notified only of the result of the grant determination, and the significance of the variable display of the picture as part of the production leading to the result Is expected to decline. Therefore, as shown in this feature, it is possible to confirm at least the process leading to the final stop result by hiding the display unit before the stop result is displayed. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention to the current game round.

  In the combination with the feature A4, etc., “before the stop result is displayed” shown in this feature can be replaced with “before the combination of the predetermined pattern is stopped and displayed”.

Feature A10. The pattern display means variably displays a predetermined pattern in each of a plurality of predetermined display areas (a part corresponding to each pattern row in the variable display area ME) as a variable display of the pattern. Is a configuration to
The game times control means, on the predetermined active line in the display screen, the aspect of the result of the game times stop performed by special information corresponding to the grant information being subject to grant determination, The combination of the application target pattern formed by the predetermined pattern variably displayed in each predetermined display area is a mode in which the combination is stopped and displayed.
In the display mode corresponding to the mode information determined by the mode information determination unit, as a stage before stopping the variable display, the combination of the assignment target pattern is established on the preset effective line in the display screen. In a situation where the reach pattern that is likely to be stopped is displayed and the reach pattern is stopped and displayed, the reach display is performed by the variable display of the predetermined pattern in the remaining predetermined display area.
The display part appearance means appears in a state where the reach display is being performed so that the display part includes an area where the remaining predetermined display area and an effective line on which the reach pattern is stopped are overlapped. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A9, which is set so that the pattern variably displayed on the active line is not visible.

  According to the feature A10, in the situation where the reach display is being performed, the variable display area in which the variable display is still continued is made invisible. Instead, it can be used as a concealing means during reach display in the current game round, and can contribute to further improvement of the effect.

Feature A11. A plurality of variable display modes of the pattern are set,
These variable display modes are not common to each variable display mode and a portion (variable display portion until reaching reach display) set to be recognized by the player as being common to each variable display mode. And a part set to be recognized as being (a variable display part after reaching reach display),
In the destination display means, the portion set to be recognized as non-common is the target of the determination before the predetermined special information that is specified by the destination specifying means. Any one of the features A1 to A10 is characterized in that the game is executed by the picture display means or a display means different from the picture display means in a situation where game times related to the special information are being performed. The gaming machine described in 1.

  When the technical idea shown in the feature A1 or the like is realized, the notification function may be deteriorated because the content of the notification becomes difficult to understand. In particular, when a plurality of variable display modes are set, if it becomes difficult to identify each of the variable display modes, it is difficult to properly display the notification function.

  In this regard, as shown in this feature, by displaying in advance the portion set so that the player recognizes that it is not common in each variable display mode, that is, the portion unique to each variable display mode. If the structure which performs alerting | reporting is employ | adopted, the understanding and distinguishability with respect to alerting | reporting content can be ensured.

  In addition, for example, the variable display mode of the pattern is not common through a part (hereinafter referred to as the first part) set so that the player recognizes that the variable display mode is common. The display means moves from the first part to the second part in a configuration that shifts to a part set to be recognized by the player (hereinafter referred to as the second part). The following effects can be expected by adopting a configuration in which the above-mentioned display is performed so as to include a portion. That is, instead of notifying only what variable display mode is reserved, only the result (for example, only the development destination) is notified by displaying the process leading to the characteristic part in the variable display mode. Compared with the configuration, it is possible to suitably increase the player's attention to the notification.

Feature A12. A plurality of types of variable display modes of the pattern are set, and each of these variable display modes is set so that the degree of expectation (the degree of expectation of winning a big hit) based on the special information is different. And
The degree of expectation of the variable display mode of the pattern executed in the game times related to the special information that is the target of the grant determination before the predetermined special information that is the target of specification by the destination specifying means is The display by the prior display means is avoided when the predetermined special information is larger than the expected degree of the variable display mode of the picture corresponding to the information specified by the prior specification means. Thru | or the game machine as described in any one of characteristics A11.

  According to the feature A12, since the expected level of notification is higher than the expected level of variable display of the pattern in the game game in progress, it is possible to suitably increase the attention level of the player with respect to the notification.

  In particular, when the display target by the “first display means” is the picture display means as shown in the feature A3, the player pays attention to the higher expectation of the two effects executed on the display screen. It is assumed that it is easy to do. Under such circumstances, if the degree of expectation in the notification is relatively low, the notification may cause annoyance to the player. In this respect, if the technical idea shown in this feature is applied, even if the configuration in which the notification is made on the display screen of the picture display means is adopted, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable, and the above-described attention The degree improvement effect can be suitably exhibited.

  When the technical ideas shown in the features A1 to A11 are adopted, the game times advance to the predetermined special information by concealing which special information is the reference destination at the time of notification. In the process up to this point, the above-mentioned expectation can be maintained.

  Further, by not displaying the display stop result of the picture related to the predetermined special information at the time of notification, the expectation can be maintained until the game times related to the predetermined special information are completed. .

Feature A13. In the pattern display means, a first variable display mode and a second variable display mode in which the variable display period of the pattern is longer than the first variable display mode are set as the variable display mode of the pattern,
In a situation where the game times related to the special information subject to the grant determination are performed before the predetermined special information which is the specific target by the destination specifying means, the variable display of the game times is displayed. When the mode is the second variable display mode, the display by the front display unit is allowed, and when the mode of the variable display in the same game is the first variable display mode, the display by the front display unit is allowed. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A12, further comprising means for regulating.

  When the technical idea shown in the feature A1 or the like is realized, if the period for performing the notification is not sufficiently ensured, the notification function may be deteriorated due to an increase in restrictions on the notification content. Therefore, if the above-described notification is performed when the second variable display mode in which the variable display period of the pattern is set to be relatively long is used, the above-described period limitation can be made difficult to occur. An upper preferable configuration can be realized.

Feature A14. The pattern display means is configured to variably display a predetermined pattern in each of a plurality of predetermined display areas on the display screen as the variable display of the pattern.
The game times control means, on the predetermined active line in the display screen, the aspect of the result of the game times stop performed by special information corresponding to the grant information being subject to grant determination, A mode in which a combination of application target patterns formed by predetermined patterns variably displayed in the plurality of predetermined display areas is stopped and displayed,
In the display mode corresponding to the mode information determined by the mode information determination unit, as a stage before stopping the variable display, the combination of the assignment target pattern is established on the preset effective line in the display screen. Including a mode in which a reach pattern that may be displayed is stopped and reach display is performed by variable display of the predetermined pattern in the remaining predetermined display area under the situation in which the reach pattern is formed,
The gaming machine in which the variable display period of the predetermined pattern in the game times in which the reach display is performed is set longer than the variable display period of the predetermined pattern in the game times in which the reach display is not performed,
In a situation where the game times related to the special information subject to the grant determination are performed before the predetermined special information which is the specific target by the destination specifying means, the variable display of the game times is displayed. When the aspect corresponds to the reach display, the display by the prior display means is allowed, and when the variable display aspect in the same game times does not correspond to the reach display, the display by the prior display means is allowed. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A13, further comprising means for regulating.

  When the technical idea shown in the feature A1 or the like is realized, there is a restriction on the variable display period or notification mode of the game times in which the notification is executed due to securing the period for performing the notification. Can occur. Therefore, when the reach display is performed in which the variable display period is set to be relatively long, the above-described notification can be made difficult to cause the above-described period restriction.

  In addition, when the reach display is executed, the above notification is executed, so that when the notification is started, the production is upgraded (promoted) and the proof as if the expectation of the jackpot has increased. Can be given. As a result, at least at the timing, an improvement in the degree of attention to the current game time can be expected, and the main part of the notification can be shifted to the lowering of the degree of attention. Thereby, the effect shown to characteristic A1 grade | etc., Can be exhibited suitably.

Feature A15. Of the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, the special information stored prior to the predetermined special information and the special information subjected to the grant determination before the predetermined special information; A destination determination unit that performs a determination of whether or not special information existing between the predetermined information corresponds to the grant information at a timing before the predetermined special information is determined by the grant determination unit. ,
Based on the result of determination by the destination determination means that the special information to be determined corresponds to the given information, the predetermined special information that has been specified by the destination specification means In the situation where the game times related to the special information subject to the grant determination have been performed before, the effect by variable display of the pattern corresponding to the information specified by the destination specifying means for the predetermined special information The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A14, further comprising means for regulating.

  If a privilege is given before reaching the game times corresponding to the predetermined special information that is the basis of the notification after the notification is executed, the above-described notification function is hindered. Therefore, as shown in this feature, before giving notification of what kind of grant determination result will be obtained with respect to the stored special information, if there is special information that will be the grant determination result If it is set as the structure which controls the said alerting | reporting, it will become possible to suppress suitably generation | occurrence | production of the problem mentioned above.

Feature A16. Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information acquired by the information acquisition means, an acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232 provided in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a plurality of numbers;
While determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means corresponds to the allocation information, and when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquisition information storage means Grant determination means for sequentially performing the grant determination on the special information (a function for executing a determination process or the like in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
A privilege granting unit (main control) that grants a privilege to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being a grant response result that the determination target special information corresponds to the grant information A function of executing a special prize opening / closing process in the MPU 202 of the device 81),
A symbol display means (symbol) that has a display screen (display screen 41a) and variably displays a predetermined symbol in a predetermined display area (a portion corresponding to each symbol row in the variable display region ME) on the display screen. Display device 41);
The variable display of the predetermined pattern is started in the pattern display unit prior to the determination of the determination by the determination unit or based on the determination of the determination by the determination unit. The stop result corresponding to the result is displayed, and the variable display of the predetermined pattern is terminated as one game round, and the predetermined picture of each game round according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means The pattern display means is controlled so that the variable display is performed, and the combination of the target pattern formed by the predetermined pattern that is variably displayed in the predetermined display area is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area. Game time control means (main control device 81, display control device 212, etc.) for controlling the picture display means,
The game times control means includes:
Based on the special information, mode information determining means for determining mode information corresponding to the variable display mode when the predetermined picture is variably displayed (variable display time setting processing is executed by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) Function)
Display for controlling the picture display means so that the predetermined picture is variably displayed in a variable display mode according to the mode information determined by the mode information determination unit when the display of the pattern is variably displayed in each game time. Control means (function of executing the variable display control process in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212),
Information regarding the variable display mode of the picture when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination of applicability, rather than the predetermined special information being the target of the determination of grant. Destination specifying means (function of executing a hold notice confirmation process and a hold command setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) specified at the previous timing;
About at least a part of the effect by the variable display of the predetermined pattern corresponding to the information specified by the destination specifying means for the predetermined special information before the predetermined special information to be specified by the destination specifying means In a situation where the game times related to the special information subject to the grant determination are being performed, a destination display means for displaying in advance in the picture display means (for holding command response processing and holding notice in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) Function to execute processing)
The advance display means is a display part forming means (former notice display in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) that forms a display part (preview display area DE) on the display screen when the game time for executing the advance display is reached. A function of executing an area formation process), and the display unit performs the above-described display,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the display unit forming unit forms the display unit so as to include at least a part of the predetermined display area in a game round in which the advance display is executed.

  According to the feature A16, the effect corresponding to the predetermined special information that is stored in the acquired information storage unit and is not the subject of the grant determination is before the predetermined special information is the subject of the grant determination. It may be executed at the timing, that is, the contents of the effect by variable display of the picture corresponding to the predetermined special information may be notified in advance. As a result, for the player, not only a game for confirming the determination result of the special information corresponding to the game times currently in progress, but also the determination of grant when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquired information storage means A game that confirms or predicts the result when the special information is the target of the grant determination according to the content of the notification is added to the special information that is later in the target order, thereby diversifying the game. Thereby, the attention degree of a game can be raised.

  In this way, in the configuration in which the information related to the subsequent special information is notified in advance to the player, the notification mode becomes excessively abstract, or the relationship between the notification content and the actual variable display mode to be performed later If the performance becomes low, it is assumed that the degree of comprehension of the notification is lowered, and it is difficult to suitably perform the notification function. In particular, such an inconvenience is assumed to be prominent for a player who has a low level of understanding regarding the specifications of the gaming machine. In this regard, in this feature, by displaying a part of the effect by the variable display scheduled to be executed in a later game round in advance, it is possible to suppress the above-described decrease in relevance and to easily understand the notification contents. Can be. Thereby, it becomes possible to exhibit the above-mentioned attention degree improvement effect suitably.

  In the configuration in which the determination result is given by the result of stopping the predetermined pattern on the display screen of the pattern display means, it is assumed that the player's attention is likely to be directed to the variable display area of the predetermined pattern on the display screen. Therefore, by forming the display unit so as to include at least a part of the variable display region (for example, by causing the display unit to appear so as to overlap with at least a part of the variable display region), The user's attention can be easily directed and the notification function can be improved.

  For example, it is preferable to form an edge on the outer periphery of the display unit. If the above notification is made during the variable display of the pattern, it is likely to cause confusion between the variable display of the pattern being executed in this game and the variable display of the pattern related to the notification. is assumed. By adopting the above configuration, identification of each display content can be facilitated, and inconveniences such as mixing can be made difficult to occur.

  Incidentally, it is possible to apply the technical ideas shown in the features A3 to A15 to this feature.

Feature A17. Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information acquired by the information acquisition means, an acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232 provided in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a plurality of numbers;
While determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means corresponds to the allocation information, and when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquisition information storage means Grant determination means for sequentially performing the grant determination on the special information (a function for executing a determination process or the like in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
A privilege granting unit (main control) that grants a privilege to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being a grant response result that the determination target special information corresponds to the grant information A function of executing a special prize opening / closing process in the MPU 202 of the device 81),
A pattern display means (symbol display device 41) having a display screen (display screen 41a) and variably displaying a pattern on the display screen;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, the image display unit starts variable display of the pattern, and the result of the application determination The display of the stop corresponding to the above and the variable display of the pattern is terminated as one game round, and the variable display of the picture of each game round is made according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means Game time control means (main control device 81, display control device 212, etc.) for controlling the picture display means to be performed,
The game times control means includes:
Based on the special information, mode information determination means for determining mode information corresponding to the variable display mode when the variable display of the picture is performed (variable display time setting processing is executed by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) Function)
Display control for controlling the picture display means so that the picture is variably displayed in a variable display mode according to the mode information determined by the mode information determination unit when the display of the pattern is variably displayed in each game time Means (function of executing the variable display control process in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212),
Contents of at least a part of the production period among the contents of the variable display of the pattern executed on the display screen when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the subject of the grant determination. , A destination specifying means for specifying the predetermined special information at a timing prior to the grant determination target (a function for executing a hold notice confirmation process and a hold command setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) )When,
Based on the content specified by the destination specifying means, the display content in at least a part of the production period is subject to the determination before the predetermined special information specified by the destination specifying means. In the situation where the game times related to the special information are being performed, a destination display means (a function of executing a hold command response process and a hold notice process in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) that displays the picture display means in advance. A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A17, the effect corresponding to the predetermined special information that is stored in the acquired information storage unit and is not subject to the grant determination is before the predetermined special information is the subject of the grant determination. It may be executed at the timing, that is, the contents of the effect by variable display of the picture corresponding to the predetermined special information may be notified in advance. As a result, for the player, not only a game for confirming the determination result of the special information corresponding to the game times currently in progress, but also the determination of grant when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquired information storage means A game that confirms or predicts the result when the special information is the target of the grant determination according to the content of the notification is added to the special information that is later in the target order, thereby diversifying the game. Thereby, the attention degree of a game can be raised.

  In this way, in the configuration in which the information related to the subsequent special information is notified in advance to the player, the notification mode becomes excessively abstract, or the relationship between the notification content and the actual variable display mode to be performed later If the performance becomes low, it is assumed that the degree of comprehension of the notification is lowered, and it is difficult to suitably perform the notification function. In this regard, in this feature, the content displayed in at least a part of the production period in the subsequent game times is displayed in advance, thereby suppressing the above-described decrease in relevance and facilitating understanding of the notification content. It can be. Thereby, it becomes possible to exhibit the above-mentioned attention degree improvement effect suitably.

  The technical idea shown in this feature may be applied to feature A16.

Feature A18. Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means as an upper limit with a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers;
While determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means corresponds to the allocation information, and when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquisition information storage means Grant determination means for sequentially performing the grant determination on the special information;
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being the grant correspondence result that the special information to be determined corresponds to the grant information;
A pattern display means having a display screen and variably displaying the pattern on the display screen;
Based on the determination made by the application determining unit, the image display unit starts variable display of the image, displays a stop result corresponding to the result of the application determination, and ends the variable display of the image. Display control means for controlling the picture display means so as to perform variable display of the picture of each game time according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Prepared,
The display control means includes
A display area differentiating means for differentiating the variable display area of the pattern on the display screen when a preset condition is satisfied;
In one of the areas differentiated by the display area differentiating means, a picture is variably displayed on the basis of the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means, and an assignment determination relating to the predetermined special information is performed. First display means for stopping and displaying the pattern according to the result of
The predetermined special information among the special information stored in the acquired information storage means in an area other than the area where the pattern is variably displayed by the first display means among the areas differentiated by the display area differentiation means Second display means for performing variable display of the pattern based on the special information other than the above and stopping and displaying the pattern in accordance with the result of the determination of application relating to the special information;
A gaming machine comprising: means for executing variable display of a picture by the second display means in a situation where variable display of the picture by the first display means is performed.

  As described above, some types of gaming machines that store a plurality of special information may have a function of shortening the variable display period of the picture according to the number of special information. However, if the variable display period is simply shortened, it will be easier for the player to infer before the stop display of the picture that the winning determination such as jackpot will not be won when the game round ends immediately. It is assumed that the degree of attention to the game will decrease. In this regard, according to this feature, when a plurality of special information is stored, a variable display of a pattern based on one special information and a variable display of a pattern based on other special information are performed in parallel. (For example, simultaneously). As a result, it is difficult to guess the grant determination result from the variable display period due to the speeding up of the progress of the game, and the decrease in the degree of attention to the game can be suppressed.

Feature B1. Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information acquired by the information acquisition means, an acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232 provided in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a plurality of numbers;
In the case where a determination is made as to whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined additional information, and a plurality of special information is stored in the acquired information storage means Is a grant determination means for sequentially performing the grant determination with respect to the plurality of special information (function to execute a pass / fail determination process or the like in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81),
A privilege granting unit (main control) that grants a privilege to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being a grant response result that the determination target special information corresponds to the grant information In a gaming machine provided with a function of executing a special prize opening / closing process in the MPU 202 of the device 81,
A destination for identifying information reflecting a determination result when the special information acquired by the acquisition information storage unit is the target of the determination of grant at a timing before the special information is the target of the determination of grant Specifying means (function of executing confirmation processing for holding notice and setting processing of holding command in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81);
The special notification reflecting the result of specification by the destination specifying means is the notification means (notice display of the symbol display device 41) at a timing before the special information that is specified by the destination specifying means becomes the target of the grant determination. Special notification control means (a function for executing various processes relating to the hold notice in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) for controlling the notification means so as to be executed in the area DE),
When the operation means (production operation unit 75) is operated in a situation where a plurality of special information is stored in the acquired information storage means, one of the special information is selected based on the operation. Selection means (function for executing processing for selection in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212),
The gaming machine, wherein the special notification control means executes the special notification according to the special information selected by the selection means.

  According to the feature B1, the effect corresponding to the predetermined special information that is stored in the acquired information storage unit and is not the target of the determination of grant is before the predetermined special information is the target of the grant determination. It may be executed at the timing, that is, the contents of the production corresponding to the predetermined special information may be notified in advance. As a result, for the player, not only a game for confirming the determination result of the special information corresponding to the game times currently in progress, but also the determination of grant when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquired information storage means A game that confirms or predicts the result when the special information is the target of the grant determination according to the content of the notification is added to the special information that is later in the target order, thereby diversifying the game. Thereby, the attention degree to a game can be raised.

  In particular, it is possible to encourage a player to participate in a game by adopting a configuration that allows selection of desired special information from a plurality of special objects and executing special notification in accordance with the selected special information. . Thereby, the further improvement of the attention degree with respect to special alerting | reporting can be anticipated.

  Note that the “information reflecting the determination result when the special information is the target of the determination of assignment” shown in this feature is not only information related to the result of the determination of addition, but for example, after variably displaying the pattern, In the configuration in which the combination is stopped and displayed according to the result of the assignment determination, information regarding the display mode of the pattern is included.

  Feature B2. The game machine according to feature B1, wherein the special notification control means performs special notification of different contents according to the selected special information.

  According to the feature B2, it is possible to make a difference in the content of the special notification according to the selected target. Thus, by adopting a configuration in which the content of the special notification changes according to the player's selection operation, participation in the game can be more suitably promoted, which can contribute to further improvement in the degree of attention to the special notification.

Feature B3. The special notification control means includes
When predetermined special information is selected by the selection means from among a plurality of special information to be selected by the selection means, the special notification corresponds to the specification result of the destination specifying means for the predetermined special information First notification control means for executing a first special notification including the contents (function of executing a first hold notice display process or the like in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212);
When special information different from the predetermined special information is selected by the selection means from among the plurality of special information to be selected, content that does not correspond to the special information selected by the selection means B2 or B2 characterized by having second notification control means (a function of executing a second hold notice display control process or the like in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) for executing the second special notification. Game machines.

  According to the feature B3, the first special notification including the content corresponding to the specification result of the destination specifying means for the predetermined special information, the second special notification of the content not corresponding to the special information selected by the selection means, And changing the notification mode according to the selection operation (for example, by producing superiority or inferiority in the special notification), it is possible to suitably improve the degree of attention to the result of the selection operation.

  In particular, in the second special notification, by providing a configuration that provides notification of content that does not correspond to the special information selected by the player, the relationship between the selected special information and the content of the special notification is unambiguous. This can be suppressed. For example, even when a notification that the degree of expectation that is the assignment determination result is high as a result of the selection operation is performed, there is a possibility that the notification may correspond to other special information. Concentration on specific special information can be suppressed.

  Feature B4. The second notification control means has a content corresponding to the identification result of the destination identification means for the predetermined special information as the second special notification, and has a content that is less than the content of the first special notification. The gaming machine according to Feature B3, wherein notification is executed.

  In the configuration shown in the feature B1, the effect of improving the degree of attention can be expected by adopting the selection function, but the amount of information necessary for executing the special notification can be enormous. Therefore, as shown in this feature, the second special notification is a content corresponding to the identification result of the pre-specifying means for the predetermined special information and has a content with a smaller amount of information than the content of the first special notification. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the increase in the amount of information due to realizing selective special notification.

Feature B5. Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination means or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination means, the pattern display means (symbol display device 41) starts variable display of the pattern, Displaying the stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination and ending the variable display of the picture as one game time, the picture of each game time according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means Game time control means (main control device 81 and display control device 212) for controlling the picture display means so that the variable display is performed,
The first notification control unit is configured to execute notification of contents of an effect generated during a game turn when the predetermined special information is an execution target as the first special notification. A gaming machine according to Feature B4.

  According to the feature B6, when the predetermined special information is selected, the content of the effect that occurs during the game turn when the predetermined special information is the execution target is notified as the first special notification. Become. Thus, by setting it as the structure which alert | reports the content of production, the predominance of the 1st special alerting | reporting with respect to a 2nd special alerting | reporting can be ensured suitably.

  Feature B6. The second notification control unit is configured to cause the second special notification to perform notification of the content indicating the degree of expectation that the predetermined special information becomes the grant determination result. Gaming machine.

  In the configuration in which the assignment determination is executed based on the special information, the degree of attention to the special notification can be improved by making it possible to estimate the expectation level that is the result of the determination based on the content of the special notification. According to the feature B5, when predetermined special information is selected, the content of the effect is notified, so that the expectation can be estimated from the effect. Here, as shown in this feature, even when special information other than the predetermined special information is selected, by notifying the content indicating the degree of expectation that the predetermined special information becomes the grant determination result, It is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of loss for having selected other special information.

  Feature B7. In the case where the second notification control unit performs notification of the content indicating the degree of expectation in which the predetermined special information becomes the grant determination result, the expectation degree is any of the plurality of special information that is the selection target. The gaming machine according to Feature B6, wherein the notification is executed in a manner in which the player cannot identify or is difficult to identify whether it is compatible.

  According to the feature B7, when special information other than the predetermined special information is selected, the player performs the second special notification in a manner in which it is difficult to identify or difficult to identify which special information is the target of notification. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the notice of the player after the notification is directed to the predetermined special information and the degree of attention to the other special information is reduced, and to suitably improve the degree of attention to the entire special information. It becomes.

  Feature B8. The gaming machine according to any one of features B4 to B7, wherein only the information of the pre-specified result for the predetermined special information is stored and held among the plurality of special information to be selected.

  According to the feature B8, it is possible to suitably suppress an increase in the amount of information caused by adopting a configuration capable of selecting a target for special notification.

  Feature B9. In the case where information of the pre-specified result is stored and held for the predetermined special information, the pre-specified for the special information acquired after the predetermined special information is at least until the predetermined special information is subject to grant determination. A gaming machine having a feature B8, comprising a restricting means for restricting execution of the game.

  According to the feature B9, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load when executing special notification.

Feature B10. The special notification control means includes
When predetermined special information is selected by the selection means from among a plurality of special information to be selected by the selection means, the special notification corresponds to the specification result of the destination specifying means for the predetermined special information First notification control means (a function for executing a first hold notice display process or the like in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) for executing a first special notification including specific contents among the contents;
Second notification control for executing second special notification that does not include the specific content when special information different from the predetermined special information is selected by the selection unit among the plurality of special information that is the selection target The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or Feature B2, further comprising: a function (a function of executing a second hold notice display control process or the like in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212).

  According to the feature B10, a difference between whether or not information regarding the specific content is notified to the player in accordance with the selection operation is adopted by using the first special notification including the specific content and the second special notification not including the specific content. (For example, by giving superiority or inferiority to the special notification), it is possible to suitably improve the degree of attention to the result of the selection operation.

  Feature B11. The second notification control means corresponds to any of the plurality of special information that is the selection target of the special information that is the execution target of the second special notification as the second special notification that does not include the specific content. The gaming machine according to Feature B10, wherein the player performs notification in a manner in which the player is unable to identify or difficult to identify.

  According to the feature B11, when special information other than the predetermined special information is selected, the player performs the second special notification in a manner in which it is difficult to identify or difficult to identify which special information is targeted for notification. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the notice of the player after the notification is directed to the predetermined special information and the degree of attention to the other special information is reduced, and to suitably improve the degree of attention to the entire special information. It becomes.

Feature B12. Prior to the application determination being made by the application determination means or based on the application determination being made by the application determination means, the image display means (symbol display device 41) starts variable display of the pattern, Displaying the stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination and ending the variable display of the picture as one game time, the picture of each game time according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means Game time control means (main control device 81 and display control device 212) for controlling the picture display means so that the variable display is performed,
The first notification control unit is configured to execute notification of contents of an effect that occurs during game play when the predetermined special information is an execution target as the first special notification including the specific contents. ,
The second notification control means performs notification of the contents of the effects generated during the game round when the special information selected by the selection means is the execution target, as the second special notification not including the specific contents. The game machine according to Feature B10 or Feature B11 is characterized in that notification is executed in a simpler display mode than that.

  According to the feature B12, when predetermined special information is selected by the player's selection operation, the contents of the effects that occur during the game turn when the predetermined special information is the execution target are notified. When special information other than the predetermined special information is selected, it is simpler than that without performing notification of the contents of the effect that occurs during the game when the predetermined special information is the execution target. Notification according to a typical display mode is performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably suppress an increase in the amount of information due to the differentiation of special notifications.

  Feature B13. The simple display mode is a display mode of content representing an expectation level as the assignment determination result for any of the plurality of special information as the selection target. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature B13, when special information other than the predetermined special information is selected, the content indicating an expectation level as a result of grant determination for any one of the plurality of special information to be selected By displaying the above, it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the special notification while suppressing an increase in the amount of information.

  Feature B14. The feature B10 to feature B13 is characterized in that the predetermined special information has a larger amount of information to be stored for execution of the special notification after the identification result by the destination identification unit than the special information different from the predetermined special information. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature B14, in the first special notification, more information can be included in the notification content than in the second special notification, and the notification content (information amount) by the first special notification and the notification by the second special notification can be included. The difference from the content (amount of information) can be made clear. Thereby, the superiority of the first special notification can be ensured from the viewpoint of providing more information.

Feature B15. Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination means or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination means, the pattern display means (symbol display device 41) starts variable display of the pattern, Displaying a stop result corresponding to the result of the granting determination and ending variable display of the pattern as one game time, each game time according to special information stored in the acquired information storage means Game time control means (main control device 81 or display control device 212) for controlling the picture display means so that the variable display of the picture is performed,
Effect mode determining means (a function of executing the variable display time setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for determining the effect mode of the game times related to the special information subjected to the grant determination according to the grant determination result;
About the predetermined special information, information that can specify the production mode in the case of the game times related to the predetermined special information is stored and held as information of the prior specification result, and for other special information, The game according to Feature B14, further comprising: an information storage unit that stores and holds information corresponding to the determination result related to the special information, but does not store and store information that can specify an effect mode. Machine.

  According to the feature B15, it is possible to appropriately suppress an increase in the amount of information due to the diversification of notification modes.

Feature B16. Unit display areas (unit hold display areas Da1 to Da4, etc.) displayed so as to correspond to the special information on a one-to-one basis;
Selection unit indicating means (function to shift display the instruction image AP in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) indicating a selection target by the selection means by sequentially selecting the unit display areas is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B15.

  According to the feature B16, what is to be selected can be clearly indicated, which can contribute to facilitating the selection operation.

Feature B17. A game board (game board 24) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
Provided on the game board, and a ball entry portion (operating ports 33, 34) into which game balls flowing down the game area can flow,
The information acquisition means is a gaming machine that acquires the special information on the assumption that the acquisition condition is satisfied, and stores the special information in sequence by the acquisition information storage means when the entrance to the entrance portion occurs. There,
The entrance portion has a first entrance portion (upper operation port 33) and a second entrance portion (lower operation port 34),
The information acquisition means is a first acquisition means (to the upper operating port 33 in the main control device 81) that acquires the special information on the assumption that the acquisition condition is satisfied when a ball enters the first ball entrance section. And a second acquisition unit that acquires the special information on the assumption that the acquisition condition is satisfied when a ball enters the second ball entrance unit. The main control device 81 has a function of executing an information acquisition process based on entering the lower working port 34),
A first unit display area (unit holding display areas Da1 to Da4) displayed so as to correspond to the special information acquired by the first acquisition means on a one-to-one basis;
A second unit display area (unit hold display areas Db1 to Db4) displayed so as to correspond to the special information acquired by the second acquisition unit on a one-to-one basis;
A selection target instruction means (a function for shifting and displaying the instruction image AP in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) indicating a selection target by the selection means by sequentially selecting the unit display areas;
If there is at least one special information acquired by the second acquisition means between the two special information acquired by the first acquisition means, those 2 acquired by the first acquisition means One of the features B1 to B16, characterized in that it comprises means for disabling the special notification for one piece of special information (a function for restricting the hold notice in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212). The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature B17, the instruction means is displaced to a position corresponding to each special information to be selected, so that the player can grasp the selection target while suppressing the display content from being complicated. Simplification can be achieved.

  Special information acquired on the basis of the entrance to the first entrance part (hereinafter referred to as first special information for convenience) and special information obtained on the basis of the entrance to the second entrance part (hereinafter, for convenience, In a configuration in which the second special information is stored in time series, the first special information and the second special information are regarded as a plurality of special information and the special notification is to be executed. May have the following disadvantages: That is, when the player fails to grasp the order of occurrence of the balls, it is difficult to grasp in which order the selection target is switched, and it is assumed that the selection operation becomes difficult. This is not preferable because the above-mentioned various effects can be expected by adopting a selective special notification function, but the game can be complicated.

  Here, as shown in this feature, when the second special information is interposed between the two pieces of the first special information, the special notification for the two pieces of the first special information is disabled. Therefore, the occurrence of the inconvenience can be preferably avoided. That is, even if the suggestion means is displaced in the order in which the special information is stored, the suggestion means can be prevented from going back and forth between the first special information number display part and the second special information number display part, and the player can The inconvenience of losing the location can be preferably avoided. Thereby, even if it is a case where a selective special alerting | reporting function is employ | adopted, the complication of a game can be suppressed suitably.

  Feature B18. When the special information is newly stored within the selection operation allowable period in which the selection operation is allowed, means for setting the special information as a target of the selection operation is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features B17.

  In the configuration shown in the feature B1 or the like, it may be necessary to set a period during which the selection operation is allowed. However, special information may be acquired even during the selection operation allowable period. Therefore, by selecting special information acquired during the same period as the target of selection, the range of selection can be expanded.

Feature B19. In the game times in which the special notification is executed, the game period in the game times is set to include a special notification execution period longer than the period required for the special notification for one special information,
When the special notification based on the one special information is completed in the special notification execution period and the remaining period exists in the special notification execution period, the selection unit performs the special notification in the remaining period. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B18, wherein the selection of the target special information is allowed again.

  As shown in the feature B1, in the configuration in which a target of special notification can be selected from a plurality of special information, it is possible to contribute to improvement in the degree of attention to the game by changing the notification mode according to the selection result. . When such a configuration is adopted, a game such as finding desired special information is preferably realized by enabling execution of special notification multiple times during one game, and active participation in the game. Can be encouraged.

  In addition, it is also possible to apply each technical idea shown to the feature B1-feature B19 to the feature A1-feature A18.

Feature C1. Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information acquired by the information acquisition means, an acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232 provided in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a plurality of numbers;
In the case where a determination is made as to whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined additional information, and a plurality of special information is stored in the acquired information storage means Is a grant determination means for sequentially performing the grant determination with respect to the plurality of special information (function to execute a pass / fail determination process or the like in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81),
A privilege granting unit (main control) that grants a privilege to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being a grant response result that the determination target special information corresponds to the grant information A function of executing a special prize opening / closing process in the MPU 202 of the device 81),
A pattern display means (symbol display device 41) having a display screen (display screen 41a) and variably displaying a pattern on the display screen;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, the image display unit starts variable display of the pattern, and the result of the application determination The display of the stop corresponding to the above and the variable display of the pattern is terminated as one game round, and the variable display of the picture of each game round is made according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means Game time control means (main control device 81, display control device 212, etc.) for controlling the picture display means to be performed,
A gaming machine in which when the game times are proceeding based on one special information, the grant determination means avoids the grant determination for other special information,
Information reflecting the determination result when the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit or stored in the acquired information storage unit is the target of the determination of grant, the special information is the target of the determination of grant A destination specifying means (a function for executing a holding notice confirmation process and a hold command setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) that is specified at a timing before
The special notification reflecting the result of specification by the destination specifying means is the notification means (notice display of the symbol display device 41) at a timing before the special information that is specified by the destination specifying means becomes the target of the grant determination. Special notification control means for controlling the notification means so as to be executed in the area DE or the like),
The special notification control means executes the special notification when it becomes the execution timing of the special notification after a preset period has elapsed from the start timing of one game time,
A determination means for determining whether or not the number of special information stored in the acquired information storage means is plural after the start of one game time until the execution timing comes; The gaming machine is characterized in that the special notification is allowed when the number of special information is determined to be plural by the means.

  According to the feature C1, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention to the current game time by refraining from special notification until a preset period has elapsed since the game time started. Thus, in the configuration in which the execution timing of the special notification is later than the start timing of the game times, special information may be acquired during this period. Therefore, in this feature, by making the determination regarding the number of special information in the execution condition of the special notification between the start timing and the execution timing, the execution condition of the special notification is easily established, and the occurrence frequency of the special notification is reduced. It is possible to suppress.

Feature C2. The determination means is a first determination means;
A second determination unit that determines whether or not another condition that is different from the determination condition by the first determination unit and that is not related to the number of the special information is satisfied;
The gaming machine according to Feature C1, wherein the second determination unit is configured to perform the determination related to the second determination unit before the determination by the first determination unit is performed.

  According to the feature C2, the special notification that is not related to the number of special information is smoothly executed by completing the effective condition of the special notification before the determination by the first determination unit is performed. be able to.

  In particular, in the configuration in which the target of the special notification is selected based on the operation by the operation unit as shown in the feature B group, a time lag occurs between the determination of the target of the special notification and the execution of the special notification. Is not preferred. In this regard, if the technical idea shown in this feature is applied to a gaming machine that performs such a selective special notification, the occurrence of the time lag can be suppressed and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  It should be noted that “the determination relating to the second determination means is performed before the determination by the first determination means” shown in this feature is the start timing of the game times or the timing prior to the start timing. In which the determination by the second determination means is included. As described above, by determining various conditions at the start of the game round or before it, the control load during the game round can be suitably reduced.

Feature C3. Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Special information acquired by the information acquisition means, an acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232 provided in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a plurality of numbers;
In the case where a determination is made as to whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined additional information, and a plurality of special information is stored in the acquired information storage means Is a grant determination means for sequentially performing the grant determination with respect to the plurality of special information (function to execute a pass / fail determination process or the like in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81),
A privilege granting unit (main control) that grants a privilege to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being a grant response result that the determination target special information corresponds to the grant information A function of executing a special prize opening / closing process in the MPU 202 of the device 81),
A pattern display means (symbol display device 41) having a display screen (display screen 41a) and variably displaying a pattern on the display screen;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, the image display unit starts variable display of the pattern, and the result of the application determination The display of the stop corresponding to the above and the variable display of the pattern is terminated as one game round, and the variable display of the picture of each game round is made according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means Game time control means (main control device 81, display control device 212, etc.) for controlling the picture display means to be performed,
A gaming machine in which when the game times are proceeding based on one special information, the grant determination means avoids the grant determination for other special information,
Information reflecting the determination result when the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit or stored in the acquired information storage unit is the target of the determination of grant, the special information is the target of the determination of grant A destination specifying means (a function for executing a holding notice confirmation process and a hold command setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) that is specified at a timing before
The special notification reflecting the result of specification by the destination specifying means is the notification means (notice display of the symbol display device 41) at a timing before the special information that is specified by the destination specifying means becomes the target of the grant determination. Special notification control means for controlling the notification means so as to be executed in the area DE or the like),
A first determination unit that determines whether or not the number of pieces of special information stored in the acquired information storage unit is plural before or after the start timing of one game round; and a determination by the first determination unit A second determination unit that determines whether or not another condition that is different from the condition and is not related to the number of the special information is satisfied;
The special notification control means is configured to provide a special notification when a predetermined first period has elapsed from the start timing of the game times when the determination conditions by the first determination means and the second determination means are both satisfied. When the first execution timing is reached, the special notification is executed.
When the determination condition in the second determination means is satisfied and the determination condition in the first determination means is not satisfied, the acquisition is performed when a second period set longer than the first period elapses. Third determination means for determining whether or not the number of special information stored by the information storage means is plural,
The special notification control means executes the special notification at a second execution timing after the first execution timing when the determination condition in the third determination means is satisfied. .

  According to the feature C3, when the execution condition relating to the number of special information is not satisfied and the other execution conditions are satisfied, the execution timing of the special notification is postponed and the number of special information The final determination of the condition relating to is postponed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suitably suppress a decrease in the frequency of occurrence of special notifications.

  For example, a first notice effect period set shorter than one game time and a second notice effect period set shorter than the first notice effect period are set as the special notification execution period, and both notice effect periods When the configuration in which the end timing is the same is adopted, when the special notification is started at the first execution timing, the first effect corresponding to the first notice effect period is executed, and the second execution timing is executed. When the special notification is started at, a configuration for executing the second effect corresponding to the second notice effect period may be adopted.

  The technical idea shown in the features C1 to C3 can be applied to any of the features B1 to B19 and the features A1 to A18.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means (launching handle 54) operated by a player, game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the launched game ball A ball path (rail portions 51, 52) for guiding the player to a predetermined game area (game area PE) and game parts arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passage part (general winning prize) of the game parts. A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through the mouth 31 or the like.

  Slot machine, etc .: A variable display means that displays a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. Special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stoppage or when a predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of stoppage is a specific symbol A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

  Ball-use belt-type game machine: Equipped with variable display means that displays the symbol sequence consisting of multiple symbols in a variably displayed state, and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. The special game state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means or when the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device that performs a throwing process for taking in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is inserted by.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 33 ... Upper operation opening as a ball entry part, 34 ... Lower operation opening as a ball entry part, 41 ... Symbol display apparatus as a pattern display means, 41a ... Display screen, 81 ... Game time control means Main controller comprising: 202... MPU, 203... ROM, 204... RAM, 212... Display controller constituting game times control means, 226 .. Reach determination table storage area, 232. Part, DE ... notice display area, NP ... number part, ME ... variable display area, PE ... game area, RE ... holding area, Z1 to Z3 ... symbol sequence.

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Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means as an upper limit with a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers;
While determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means corresponds to the allocation information, and when a plurality of special information is stored in the acquisition information storage means Grant determination means for sequentially performing the grant determination on the special information;
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being the grant correspondence result that the special information to be determined corresponds to the grant information;
A pattern display means having a display screen and variably displaying the pattern on the display screen;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, the image display unit starts variable display of the pattern, and the result of the application determination The display of the stop corresponding to the above and the variable display of the pattern is terminated as one game round, and the variable display of the picture of each game round is made according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means Game time control means for controlling the picture display means to be performed,
The game times control means includes:
Mode information determination means for determining mode information corresponding to a variable display mode when variable display of the pattern is performed based on the special information;
Display control for controlling the picture display means so that the picture is variably displayed in a variable display mode according to the mode information determined by the mode information determination unit when the display of the pattern is variably displayed in each game time Means,
Information regarding the variable display mode of the picture when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination of applicability, rather than the predetermined special information being the target of the determination of grant. A destination identification means to identify at the previous timing;
About at least a part of the effect by the variable display of the pattern corresponding to the information specified by the destination specifying means with respect to the predetermined special information, before the predetermined special information to be specified by the destination specifying means Including a prior display means for displaying in advance in the design display means in a situation where the game times related to the special information subject to the grant determination are being performed,
The pattern display means is configured to variably display a predetermined pattern in each of a plurality of predetermined display areas on the display screen as a variable display of the pattern.
The game times control means, on the predetermined active line in the display screen, the aspect of the result of the game times stop performed by special information corresponding to the grant information being subject to grant determination, The combination of the application target pattern formed by the predetermined pattern variably displayed in each predetermined display area is a mode in which the combination is stopped and displayed.
In the display mode corresponding to the mode information determined by the mode information determination unit, as a stage before stopping the variable display, the combination of the assignment target pattern is established on the preset effective line in the display screen. In a situation where the reach pattern that is likely to be stopped is displayed and the reach pattern is stopped and displayed, the reach display is performed by the variable display of the predetermined pattern in the remaining predetermined display area.
The destination display unit, when a game times of executing the destination display, a display unit appearance means that would give the display unit on the display screen, the destination displayed on the display unit in rows Migihitsuji Configured,
The display part appearance means appears in a state where the reach display is being performed so that the display part includes an area where the remaining predetermined display area and an effective line on which the reach pattern is stopped are overlapped. gaming machine characterized that you have been set so as to not visually recognize the pattern of the upper the effective lines are variable display by.

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