JP5922979B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique related to a game effect.

  Conventionally, in a general pachinko gaming machine, a plurality of winning holes are provided in a game area where a game ball can flow down, and a player operates a launch handle to launch a game ball in the game area to play a game. If the game ball is won at the winning opening, several to ten game balls can be obtained for each game ball.

  In recent years, in the mainstream pachinko machines, when a game ball wins a start opening provided in a game area, determination information is acquired by establishment of a start condition, and it is determined whether or not it is a `` big hit '' based on the determination information, and the determination The determination symbol indicating the result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display after the symbol variation is displayed. When it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display, and a special game is performed in which the openable big winning opening provided in the game area is opened.

  By the way, the acquired determination information is temporarily stored (held) in the holding storage unit, and when the number of the determination information stored in the holding storage unit (the number of holdings) is generally less than 4, the game ball is used as a starting port. When winning, the start condition is established, and the determination information is newly acquired and stored in the holding storage unit. The determination information stored in the holding storage unit is erased (holding digestion) for determining whether or not it is a “big hit” in the order that is sequentially acquired every time the symbol change on the symbol display starts.

  On the other hand, based on the determination result of whether or not it is a “hit”, when the symbols are displayed variably on the symbol display, a game effect suggesting a big hit expectation level to be “hit” is displayed on the image display. Performed on the subject. In this game effect, the effect symbols are variably displayed on the image display, and thereafter, the effect symbols of the type suggesting the determination symbol to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display are stopped. This game effect enhances game play and game entertainment. Further, generally, the number of reservations and a considerable number of reservation icons (holding symbols) are separately displayed on the image display.

  Now, in the mainstream pachinko machines in recent years, when the determination information is acquired and stored in the holding storage unit, it is determined in advance whether or not it is “big hit” based on the determination information, and based on the result of the prior determination There is a model capable of performing a pre-reading effect on the determination information that is a target of the pre-reading effect (the expectation degree of jackpot is relatively high) before the determination information is suspended.

  As this pre-reading effect, a technique (Patent Document 1) for displaying a reserved symbol with a special hold icon different from the normal hold icon is known, and in addition to this technique, a normal hold icon already displayed is specially displayed. A technique for changing to a hold icon, or changing a special hold icon that is already displayed to a special hold icon of a type with a higher expectation degree of jackpot is known. Such a pre-reading effect further enhances the production effect (gameability, game entertainment).

JP 2011-98084 A

  In the pre-reading effect by the hold icon, when the display mode of the hold symbol is changed, that is, the normal hold icon already displayed is changed to the special hold icon, or the special hold icon already displayed is expected to be a big hit When changing to a special hold icon of a high type, simply changing the display mode of the hold symbol is not interesting.

  In the game effect that is performed when the symbol display is variably displayed on the symbol display, the image display is stopped after the effect symbol is variably displayed, but if the display mode of the reserved symbol is changed, The change of the display mode of the reserved symbol is performed irrespective of the display of the effect symbol. That is, the effect of changing the display mode of the reserved symbol by the effect symbol cannot be enhanced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a production effect when a display design of a reserved symbol is changed by a production symbol.

The present invention (gaming machine (1)) has an acquisition means (31) for acquiring determination information upon establishment of a start condition, and a special advantage advantageous to a player based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means (31). Based on the determination means (34) for determining whether or not to play a game and the determination result by the determination means (34), the determination result after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means (19a, 19b) When the determination display (35) determines that the special game is to be performed, the determination display is stopped by the symbol display control means (35). The special game execution means (36) for performing the special game after being played, and the acquisition means (31) when the starting condition is satisfied when the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display control means (35). Hold storage means (32) for storing the determination information acquired by The hold display control means (60) for displaying the hold symbol corresponding to the determination information stored in the memory means (32) on the predetermined hold display means (17), and the symbol display is variably displayed by the symbol display control means (35). Effect symbol display control means (63) for stopping and displaying the plurality of effect symbols in a predetermined combination display mode after variably displaying the plurality of effect symbols on the predetermined effect symbol display means (17), Prior determination means (34b) for determining in advance whether or not to perform the special game before the determination information stored in the hold storage means (32) is determined by the determination means (34), The hold display control means (60) can change the display mode of the hold symbol displayed on the hold display means (17) at a predetermined timing based on the determination result by the prior determination means (34b). Hold display mode change means (61), the effect symbol display control means (63), Before the display mode of the pending symbol is changed by serial hold display mode changing means (61), of a plurality of performance symbols of the variable display in a predetermined display area (17c) of the presentation pattern display unit (17) Any effect symbol can be displayed in a stopped state with a special effect symbol , and after the special effect symbol is displayed in a stopped state in the predetermined display area (17c), the special display symbol is displayed from the special effect symbol. It is suggested that the display mode of the reserved symbol is changed by displaying a video that has an influence on the reserved symbol displayed on the means (17) and is different from the special effect symbol. The sign display control means (64) capable of performing a sign effect, the hold display mode changing means (61), after the sign effect is performed by the sign effect control means (64), the hold The display mode of the symbol is changed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the production effect at the time of changing the display mode of a holding | maintenance symbol with a production | presentation symbol can be heightened, and a game entertainment interest can further be heightened.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 2. It is principal part sectional drawing of a game board. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a chart regarding the big hit determination table. It is a chart regarding a symbol determination table. It is a chart showing an opening / closing pattern of a big winning opening during a big hit game, a game state set after the big hit game is finished, and the like. It is a chart regarding the operation mode of the 2nd starting opening. It is a table | surface which shows multiple types of game states, and those setting content. It is a chart which shows the table for 1st special figure fluctuation time determination. It is a chart which shows the table for 2nd special figure fluctuation time determination. It is a chart regarding the table for holding icon selection. It is a figure which shows the holding | maintenance display part of an image display. It is a figure regarding the display of a hold icon. It is a chart which shows a plurality of kinds of change productions. It is a figure which shows a 1st fluctuation effect and an effect symbol sequence. It is a figure which shows a 2nd fluctuation effect. It is a figure which shows a 3rd fluctuation production. It is a figure which shows a warning effect etc. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of a game control board performs. It is a flowchart of a start port SW process. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of prefetching related processing at the time of holding number addition. It is a flowchart of a design variation effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a stop effect design selection process. It is a flowchart of the pending | holding display process which the computer of an image control board performs.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention will be described based on examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an open / close frame 2 (inner frame 2) attached to an outer frame (not shown) attached to the island structure of the game hall so that the open / close frame can be opened and closed. An opening / closing door 3 is attached to 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. A window 3a is formed in the opening / closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a. The left end portion of the opening / closing door 3 is supported by the left end portion of the opening / closing frame 2 so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, and the key cylinder 3c for locking the opening / closing door 3 to the opening / closing frame 2 is mounted on the right end portion of the opening / closing door 3. Has been. A game board 4 is mounted on the opening / closing frame 2, and a game area 4 a in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the game board 4 and the transparent plate 3 b on the front side thereof, and the game area 4 a is opened and closed by the opening / closing door 3. .

  The open / close door 3 is provided with a storage tray 5 for storing game balls below the window 3a, and an effect button SW6 ("SW" means a switch) is attached to the storage tray 5, so that the storage tray 5 A firing handle 7 is mounted on the lower right side. When the launch handle 7 is turned, the game balls introduced to the launch position are fired from the storage tray 5, and when a plurality of game balls are stored in the storage tray 5, the plurality of game balls are approximately Fired continuously at intervals of 0.6 seconds. The launched game ball is guided by the guide rail 8 and introduced into the upper part of the game area 4a.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the game area 4 a of the game board 4 includes a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a first start port 10 (first start region), and an openable second start port. 11a (second starting area) second starter device 11, gate 12, first open prize type device 13 having openable first big prize opening 13a, openable second big prize port 14a and V prize A second big prize opening device 14 having a mouth 14e and a plurality of general prize winning openings 15 are provided in the illustrated arrangement so that game balls can pass through each.

  The first starting port 10, the gate 12, and the plurality of general winning ports 15 are respectively provided with a first starting port SW10a, a gate SW12a, and a plurality of general winning ports SW15a for detecting the game balls won there.

  The second starter device 11 includes a second starter 11a, an opening / closing member 11b that opens and closes the second starter 11a, a second starter SW11c that detects a game ball won in the second starter 11a, and an open / close member 11b. It has a second starting port SOL11d to be driven ("SOL" means a solenoid actuator), and the second starting port 11a can be operated in a closed state where a game ball cannot win and an open state where a prize can be won.

  The first grand prize opening device 13 includes a first grand prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening and closing the first grand prize opening 13a, a first grand prize opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the first grand prize opening 13a, The first big prize opening SOL13d that opens and closes the opening / closing member 13b has a first big prize opening 13a that can be operated in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won and in an open state in which a prize can be won.

  The second grand prize opening device 14 includes a second big prize opening 14a, an opening / closing member 14b for opening and closing the second big prize opening 14a, a second big prize opening SW14c for detecting a game ball won in the second grand prize opening 14a, The second big prize opening SOL14d for opening and closing the opening / closing member 14b is provided, and the second big prize opening 14a can be operated in a closed state where the game ball cannot win and an open state where the prize can be won.

  Further, the second grand prize opening device 14 detects the V prize opening 14e provided inside the second big prize opening 14a, the opening / closing member 14f for opening and closing the V prize opening 14e, and the game ball won in the V prize opening 14e. The V winning opening SW14g and the V winning opening SOL14h for opening and closing the opening / closing member 14f are provided, and the V winning opening 14e can operate in a closed state where the game ball cannot win and an open state where the winning can be won.

  When a game ball wins the winning opening 10, 11a, 13a, 14a, 15, the number of game balls set for each winning slot (several to ten) is stored in the storage tray 5 for one winning game ball. Paid out. When a game ball wins the start opening 10, 11a, a big hit lottery is performed, and when the big hit lottery is won, the first and second big winning openings 13a, 14a, which are normally closed, are operated in an open state. A big hit game that is a game is generated. When the game ball passes through the gate 12, a winning lottery is performed, and when the winning lottery is won, an auxiliary game is generated in which the normally closed second starting port 11a is activated.

  A center accessory 16 is attached to the game board 4, and an image display 17 and a movable accessory device 18 are provided for the game effect on the center accessory 16. The image display 17 corresponds to a predetermined effect symbol display means. The center accessory 16 is fitted and attached to a center opening (not shown) formed with a relatively large center frame 16a on the game board 4, and a game ball rolls below the center frame 16a. A stage 16b is formed.

  The image display 17 is arranged so that the screen can be visually recognized from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the inside of the center frame 16a. The image display 17 provides a game effect that suggests a big hit expectation based on a big win lottery or the like. An effect image (moving image) is displayed. Below the image display 17, first and second hold display portions 17a and 17b are provided, and the image display 17 (hold display portions 17a and 17b) corresponds to predetermined hold display means. The movable accessory device 18 operates as part of a specific game effect displayed on the image display 17 so that the movable accessories 18a and 18b are parallel to the board surface of the game board 4 on the screen front side of the image display 17. Move in the direction.

  A game display board 19 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 4, and this game display board 19 has a first special figure display 19a, a second special figure display 19b, a general figure display 19c, and a first special figure holding lamp. 19d, a second special figure holding lamp 19e, and a general figure holding lamp 19f. The first and second special figure indicators 19a and 19b correspond to predetermined symbol display means.

  The first special figure display 19a displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, the first special figure holding lamp 19d displays the first special figure holding number, and the first special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the first starting port 10. The second special figure display 19b displays the second special symbol in a variable manner, the second special figure holding lamp 19e displays the second special figure holding number, and the second special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the second starting port 11a.

  When the first and second special symbols are in the variable stop state and the first special figure reservation number is 1 or more, or the second special figure reservation number is zero, the first special figure reservation number is decremented by one. One special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop symbol. When the first and second special symbols are in a variable stop state and the second special figure holding number is 1 or more, the second special symbol holding number is subtracted by 1 regardless of the first special figure holding number and the second special symbol holding number is 2 Starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop pattern.

  The normal symbol display 19c displays a normal symbol in a variable manner, and the general diagram holding lamp 19f displays the number of general symbols held. When the number of reserved general symbols is less than 4, the game ball wins the gate 12. 1 is added every time. When the normal symbol is in a variable stop state and the number of held general symbols is 1 or more, the number of held general symbols is decremented by 1, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of winning lottery is displayed in the subsequent stopped symbols.

Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the control device 20 includes a game control board 21, a payout control board 22, an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25. These control boards 21 to 25 have a CPU and a ROM, respectively. The presentation control board 23 further includes an RTC (“RTC” means a real time clock).

  The computer of the game control board 21 has signals and payouts from the first and second start ports SW10a and 11c, the gate SW12a, the first and second large winning ports SW13c and 14c, the V winning port SW14g, and the plurality of general winning ports SW15a. In response to the control information from the control board 22, the second start opening SOL11d, the first and second large winning openings SOL13d, 14d, the V winning opening SOL14h, the symbol displays 19a to 19c, and the symbol holding lamps 19d to 19f are controlled. The control information is output to the payout control board 22 and the effect control board 23.

  The computer of the payout control board 22 receives the control information from the game control board 21 and the signals from the payout ball detection SW 26b, the ball presence detection SW 26c, and the full tank detection SW 26d, and controls the payout motor 26a. Output control information. The computer of the effect control board 23 receives the control information from the game control board 21, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25 and the signal from the effect button SW6, and sends control information to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25. Output.

  The computer of the image control board 24 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the game display image display 17 and the speaker 27, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. The computer of the lamp control board 25 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the frame lamp 28a, the board lamp 28b, and the movable accessory device 18 for the game effect, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 6, each means 30-37, 40-47, 50 of illustration is comprised mainly by the computer of the game control board 21. As shown in FIG.

  The special figure counter means 30 sequentially updates the big hit judgment value (big hit counter value), which is a so-called hard random number having a 16-bit configuration, every minute time (0.1 μs) within the set range (0 to 65535). A special figure determination value (special figure counter value), which is a so-called soft random number having a bit configuration, is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within a set range (0 to 199). Further, the reach determination value (reach counter value) and the variation pattern determination value (variation pattern counter value), which are soft random numbers, are sequentially updated every minute time within the set range.

  The special figure acquisition means 31 is a jackpot that is updated by the special figure counter means 30 when the first special figure holding number is less than 4 because the game ball passes through the first starting opening 10 and the starting condition is established. A determination value, a special figure determination value, a reach determination value, and a fluctuation pattern determination value are acquired, and these determination values become a set of first special figure determination information. Further, when the game ball passes through the second start port 11a, the start condition is established when the second special figure holding number is less than 4, and the jackpot determination value and special figure updated by the special figure counter means 30 are obtained. A determination value, a reach determination value, and a variation pattern determination value are acquired, and these determination values become a set of second special figure determination information. The special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition unit 31 is temporarily stored (held) in the special figure holding storage unit 32.

  The special figure hold digest means 33 uses the special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 for the determination by the change time determination means 34a one by one every time the symbol change in the special figure indicators 19a and 19b starts. The data is erased from the special figure storage means 32 (holding digestion). At this time, if a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32, the order in which the plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 (that is, the special figure acquisition means 31). In the case where both the first and second special figure determination information are stored, the second special figure determination information is given priority over the first special figure determination information. Digest.

  The special figure determination means 34 is acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 (stored in the special figure holding storage means 32) when the game ball passes through the first or second starting port 10 or 11a. Based on the information, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is to be performed, and if it is determined that a big hit game is to be performed, the opening / closing pattern of the first and second big prize winning openings 13a and 14a in the big hit game is selected.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when using a low-accuracy table or a high-accuracy table as a big hit determination table, and using a low-accuracy table, the big hit determination value is about 1/265. When it matches one of the specific values (3,247 ...), it is determined that a big hit game will be performed, and when using a high accuracy table, the big hit determination value is a ratio of about 1/46 to the big hit specific value (3,7 If there is a match with any of the ...), Ru determine Teisu when you do hit the jackpot game.

  If it is determined that the jackpot game is to be performed, then, based on the jackpot determination value and the special figure determination value of the pair, any of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (two types of jackpot symbols A and B shown in FIG. 8) Select one of them. Here, for the special figure determination value serving as the first special figure determination information, symbols are selected at a selection rate defined by the first symbol selection table shown in FIG. For the symbol determination value, symbol selection is performed at a selection rate defined by the second symbol selection table shown in FIG. And the opening / closing pattern of the 1st, 2nd big winning opening 13a, 14a in the said big hit game is determined by the selected big hit design.

  Here, when the special symbol is variably displayed by the special symbol display control unit 35, the special time determination unit 34a of the special symbol determination unit 34 displays the special symbol determination information related to the variation display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol pending digestion. The above determination is performed based on the special figure determination information digested by the means 33.

  Based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34, the special figure display control means 35 triggers the first special figure display 19a to be triggered when the first special figure determination information is digested by the special figure reservation digest means 33. After the first special symbol is variably displayed, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed, and when the second special symbol determination information is digested by the special symbol reservation digesting means 33, the second special symbol indicator After the second special symbol is variably displayed on 19b, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed.

  If it is determined by the special figure determination means 34 that a big hit game is to be performed, one of the selected big hit symbols A and B is stopped and displayed, and if it is determined that no big hit game is to be executed, The symbols are stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b.

  The variation time determination means 35a of the special figure display control means 35 is used for the determination (one of the big hit symbols A, B and the lost symbol) selected based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34. The symbol variation time is determined based on the reach determination value and the variation pattern determination value of the special symbol determination information. Then, the special symbol display control means 35 displays the symbol variation time and special symbol determined (selected) by the variation time determining means 35a in a variable manner and then stops the display.

  Here, the special figure holding storage means 32 is configured such that when the special symbol is variably displayed by the special figure display control means 35, the game ball passes through the first starting port 10 and the start condition is established, so that the special figure is established. The first special figure determination information acquired by the acquisition means 31 is stored, and when the game ball passes through the second start port 11a and the start condition is satisfied, the second special figure acquisition means 31 acquires the second special figure determination information. Special figure determination information is stored.

  The predetermining means 34b of the special figure determining means 34, when the special figure acquisition means 31 acquires the special figure determination information, the special figure determination information stored in the special figure holding storage means 32 (later special figure holding digestion). It is determined in advance whether or not a big hit game is to be performed on the special figure determination information digested by the means 33 (determination symbols indicating the determination result equivalent to the fluctuation determination means 34a (big hit symbols A, B, lost pattern) Furthermore, the symbol variation time determined by the variation time determination means 35a of the special symbol display control means 35 can be determined in advance.

  When it is determined by the special figure determining means 34 that the special game executing means 36 determines that the big hit game is to be performed, the special figure display control means 35 stops and displays the determination symbol (big hit symbol) indicating the determination result. 1. A big hit game advantageous to a player who opens and closes the second grand prize winning openings 13a, 14a over a plurality of rounds (R). As shown in FIG. 9, the opening and closing patterns of the first and second big prize winning openings 13a and 14a are set as shown according to the type of jackpot symbol.

Specifically, in 7R long-term opening + 1R short-term opening and 8R long-term opening, each R of 1R to 7R opens the first big prize opening 13a and then starts the first big prize opening 13a. When, for example, 10 game balls are won or 30 seconds elapses, the first big prize opening 13a is closed and the game ends. 7 R Long open +1 R short open definitive 8 R th, after starting to open the second special winning opening 14a, for example, one second has elapsed, exit to close the second special winning opening 14 a, 8 R Long The 8th R at the time of opening, after opening the second grand prize opening 14a, for example, 10 game balls are won in the second big prize opening 14a, or when 30 seconds elapse, for example, the second big prize opening 14a is opened. Shut down and exit.

  In addition, in the 7R long-term opening + 1R short-term opening and 8R long-term opening, the V winning opening 14e is opened and closed in accordance with the opening of the second large winning opening 14a of the 8R. Here, the V winning opening 14e is opened, for example, about 2 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening 14a, and is closed after a certain time (for example, about 10 seconds). 7 R long-term opening + 1 R In short-term opening, the second grand prize opening 14a is short-term opening, and the second big prize opening 14a is closed and then the V prize opening 14e is opened. The possibility of winning in the mouth 14a and winning in the V winning mouth 14e is extremely low. On the other hand, in the 8R long-term opening, since the V winning opening 14e is opened while the second large winning opening 14a is open for a long time, it is highly possible that the game ball wins the second winning opening 14a and wins the V winning opening 14e. high.

Probability setting unit 37, as the probability that it is determined to perform the jackpot gaming by special symbol judgment means 34, a high probability indicating a predetermined low probability (approximately 1/265) or 7 with a low probability table shown in FIG. 7 A predetermined high probability (about 1/46) higher than the low probability (about 1/265) is set using a table.

  On the other hand, the usual counter means 40 sequentially updates the hit judgment value (hit counter value), which is an 8-bit soft random number, every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 199).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 12, the base map acquisition means 41 acquires the hit determination value updated by the base map counter means 40 when the start condition is established when the number of the base map hold is less than 4. This determination value becomes the normal map determination information. The general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41 is temporarily stored (held) in the general map hold storage unit 42.

  The universal figure reservation means 43 uses the universal figure determination information stored in the universal figure hold storage means 42 for the determination by the universal figure determination means 44 one by one every time the symbol change in the universal figure display 19c starts. Erasing (holding digestion) from the figure holding storage means 42. At this time, when a plurality of common map determination information is stored in the hold storage unit 42, the plurality of common map determination information is acquired in the order stored in the general map hold storage unit 42 (that is, acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41). Digest in the order in which they were made.

  Based on the general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41 (stored in the general map hold storage unit 42), the general map determination unit 44 will be described in detail when the normal symbol is variably displayed. Whether or not an auxiliary game is to be performed is determined based on the normal determination information related to the symbol variation display, that is, the general symbol determination information digested by the general symbol hold digest means 43.

  Based on the determination result by the general map determination unit 44, the general map display control unit 45 changes the normal symbol on the general map display 19c when the general map determination information is digested by the general map hold digest unit 43. After the display, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. When it is determined that the auxiliary game is to be performed by the general symbol determination means 44, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the auxiliary game is not to be performed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Here, the universal figure holding means 42 is a universal figure acquisition means 41 when the game ball passes through the gate 12 and the start condition is satisfied when the normal symbol display control means 45 is variably displayed. The common figure determination information acquired by is stored.

  When it is determined that the auxiliary game execution means 46 performs the auxiliary game, the general game display control means 45 stops and displays the determination symbol (winning symbol) indicating the determination result. 2 An auxiliary game for opening and closing the start port 11a is performed. As shown in FIG. 10, the opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a during the auxiliary game is set as shown according to the operation mode of the second starting port 11a.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the operation mode setting means 47 sets the second start port 11a to the low operation mode in which the second start port 11a is difficult to operate in the open state or the high operation mode in which the second start port 11a is easily operated in the open state. Set.

  Specifically, in the low operation mode, the hit probability determined that the auxiliary game is to be performed by the common figure determination means 44 is 1/10, the symbol variation time on the general figure display 19c is 12 seconds, and the second in the auxiliary game The opening / closing pattern of the start port 11a is set to 0.1 seconds × 1. In the high operation mode, the hit probability is set to 10/10, the symbol variation time is 0.5 seconds, and the opening / closing pattern is set to 2.0 seconds × 3 times.

  The gaming state control means 50 controls the game in a low probability state in which the probability that the big hit game is determined by the special figure determination means 34 is set to a low probability or a high probability state in which the probability is set to a high probability. (2) The game is controlled in a non-specific game state in which it is difficult to operate the start port 11a in the open state or a specific game state in which it is easy to operate in the open state.

  In this game state control means 50, the low-probability / non-short-time state control means 50a normally controls the game in the low-probability state and the non-specific game state, and the low-probability / non-short-time state control means 50b executes the special game. The game can be controlled in the low probability state and the specific game state after the jackpot game by the means 36 is finished, and the high-accuracy / short-time state control means 50c is used after the special jackpot game is finished by the special game execution means 36. The game can be controlled in the high probability state and the specific game state.

  In other words, the gaming state control means 50 can set one of the three types of low accuracy / non-time-short states, low accuracy / time-short states, and high accuracy / time-short states shown in FIG. The low probability is set by the probability setting means 37 in the state and the low accuracy / short time state, the high probability is set by the probability setting means 37 in the high accuracy / short time state, and the operation mode is set in the low accuracy / non-short time state. The low operation mode is set by the setting means 47, and the high operation mode is set by the operation mode setting means 47 in the low accuracy / short time state and the high accuracy / short time state. It should be noted that when the power is turned on, the gaming state set at the previous power-off is set, and when so-called RAM clear is executed at the time of power-on, a low-probability / non-time-short state is set.

The gaming state after the end of the big hit game will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
When it is determined by the special figure determination means 34 that the big hit game is performed when the low-probability / non-short-time state is set, the game ball is awarded a V prize when the big hit game according to the determination result is being performed. When winning the mouth 14e, a high-precision / short-time state is set after the jackpot game ends. When the game ball does not win the V winning slot 14e, the jackpot game is opened 7R long-term + 1R after the jackpot game ends. If it is short-term open, the low-accuracy / non-time short state is set, and if it is 8R long-term open, the low-accuracy / short time state is set.

  In the low-probability / non-time-short state, it is usually determined by the special figure determination means 34 based on the first special figure determination information whether or not a big hit game is to be performed. 7 R long-term opening + 1 R short-term opening big hit game is performed, the game ball does not win the V winning opening 14e, the low probability and non-time short state is set after the big hit game, 8 based on the big hit symbol B When a big hit game of R long-term release is performed, the game ball wins the V winning opening 14e, and a high-precision / time-short state is set after the big hit game is finished.

  If it is determined to play a big hit game in the low probability / non-time short state, if the high probability / short time state is set after the big hit game ends, the big hit game is set as the first set, and then the big hit game is a predetermined set. Until it is done, there is a high possibility that the high accuracy / short time state is set after the big hit game is over.

  In other words, in the high accuracy / short time state, it is usually determined by the special figure determination means 34 whether or not a big hit game is to be performed based on the second special figure determination information. In this case, when a 8R long-term open big hit game based on the big hit symbol B according to the determination result is being performed, if the game ball wins the V winning opening 14e, the high-precision / short-time state after the big hit game ends Is set. However, if the game ball does not win the V winning opening 14e, a low-probability / short-time state is set after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, when it is determined that the final set of big hit games is to be performed in a highly accurate and time-saving state, when the 8R long-term open big hit game based on the big hit symbol B related to the determination result is being performed, When winning the V winning opening 14e, a low-probability / short-time state is set after the big hit game is over. However, even when the game ball does not win the V winning opening 14e, the low probability / short time state is set after the big hit game ends.

  In the low-probability / short-time state, it is usually determined by the special figure determination means 34 based on the second special figure determination information whether or not a big hit game is to be performed. When a big hit game of 8R long-term opening based on such big hit symbol B is being performed, if a game ball wins a V winning opening 14e, a high accuracy / short time state is set after the big hit game ends, The jackpot game is set as the first set, and thereafter, until the jackpot game is performed for a predetermined set, there is a high possibility that the high-precision and short-time state is set after the jackpot game ends. However, if the game ball does not win the V winning opening 14e, a low-probability / short-time state is set after the big hit game ends.

  When the high accuracy / short time state is set, after that, when the number of symbol fluctuations on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b reaches 10000 times, the low accuracy / non-time short state is entered. After the setting, when the number of symbol fluctuations on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b reaches 100, the low-accuracy / non-time-short state is entered.

  Here, the fluctuation time determination means 35a of the special figure display control means 35 determines the fluctuation time of the first special symbol based on the table shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 12 (1), in the low-probability / non-time-short state, it is determined that the big hit game is not performed, and the big win expectation is low. 9 seconds, 7 seconds, 5 seconds, or 3 seconds is determined, and it is determined that the big hit game is not to be played and the big win expectation is high (2), or the win that has been determined to be the big hit game Sometimes, any one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the number of the first special figure hold. As shown in Fig. 12 (2), in the low-accuracy / short-time state or high-precision / short-time state, at the time of non-winning (1), 12 seconds will be determined regardless of the number of first special figure hold, (2) Or at the time of winning, as in FIG. 12 (1), any one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,...

  Further, the variation time determination means 35a of the special figure display control means 35 determines the variation time of the second special symbol based on the table shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 13 (1), in the low-probability / non-short-time state, 3 seconds is determined at the time of non-winning (1) regardless of the number of second special figure hold, and at the time of non-winning (2) or win Sometimes, any one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the second special figure holding number. As shown in Fig. 13 (2), in the low accuracy / short time state, at the time of non-winning (1), either 12 seconds or 2.5 seconds is determined according to the number of second special figure hold, and at the time of non-winning (2) Or at the time of winning, 10 seconds will be decided regardless of the number of second special figure hold. As shown in Fig. 13 (3), in the high accuracy / short time state, at the time of non-winning (1), either 12 seconds, 3 seconds or 0.5 seconds is determined according to the number of second special figure hold, At the time of non-winning (2) or at the time of winning, 10 seconds is determined regardless of the number of second special figure hold as in FIG. 13 (2).

  As shown in FIG. 6, the respective means 60 to 64 shown in the figure are mainly constituted by a computer including an effect control board 23, an image control board 24 and a lamp control board 25.

  The hold display control means 60 sets the first special figure hold symbol corresponding to the first special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 as the first special figure hold number and the corresponding number, and the first display of the image display 17. The second special figure hold symbol corresponding to the second special figure determination information displayed on the hold display unit 17a and stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 is the second special figure hold number and the equivalent number. 2 Display on the hold display section 17b. In FIG. 2, three first special figure hold symbols “◯” are displayed on the first hold display portion 17a, and one second special figure hold symbol “●” is displayed on the second hold display portion 17b. Yes.

  The hold display mode change means 61 of the hold display control means 60 is set when the low-probability / non-short-time state is set by the gaming state setting means 50 (when the low-probability / short-time state or the high-precision / short-time state is set). The display form of the first special figure hold symbol displayed on the first hold display unit 17a can be changed at a predetermined timing based on the determination result by the prior determination means 34b, specifically, the normal hold The icon “◯” can be changed to either the first special hold icon “△” or the second special hold icon “☆”, and the first special hold icon “△” to the second special hold icon “☆”. Can be changed.

  The hold display mode changing means 61 determines whether or not to change the display mode of the first special figure hold symbol based on the determination result by the prior determination means 34b. Specifically, by using any one of the first to third tables shown in FIG. 14, the type of the hold icon (“○”, “△”, “☆” As a result, any one of them is selected and changed to the selected type of hold icon. As a result of the determination by the prior determination means 34b, the first table is used when winning, the second table is used when not winning (2), and the third table is used when not winning (1). When winning, not winning (1), and not winning (2) are as described above.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 15, four icon display portions 17 a-1 to 17 a-4 are arranged side by side on the first hold display portion 17 a of the image display device 17, and the hold display control means 60 includes: When the number of first special figure hold is M, M hold icons are displayed on the icon display units 17a-1 to 17a-M. Similarly, four icon display parts 17b-1 to 17b-4 are arranged in parallel on the left and right in the second hold display part 17b of the image display 17, and the hold display control means 60 sets the second special figure hold number. When N, N hold icons are displayed on the icon display units 17b-1 to 17b-N.

In particular, the hold display control means 60, when displaying the first special figure hold symbol with a special icon, the order in which the first special figure determination information related to the special icon is digested by the special figure hold digest means 33 (that is, the special figure hold digest means 33). as has been order) is seen acquired by FIG acquisition unit 31 displays a special hold icon to the first hold display unit 17a of the image display device 17.

  Here, when changing the hold display mode changing means 61 from the normal hold icon “◯” to the first special hold icon “Δ”, the change display timing 61 determines the change timing based on the first special figure hold number and the like. . When the normal hold icon “◯” is changed to the second special hold icon “☆”, the normal hold icon “○” is changed to the second special hold icon “☆” based on the number of the first special figure hold. Or change the normal hold icon “◯” to the first special hold icon “△” first, and then change the first special hold icon “△” to the second special hold icon “☆”. And change timing is determined. The display mode of the first special figure reservation symbol is changed according to the scenario thus determined.

  As shown in FIG. 16, for example, when the number of first special figure reservation becomes 4, the first special figure reservation symbol A is displayed by the normal hold icon “◯”, and the first special figure reservation symbol A is displayed. If the display mode “○” of the first special figure holding symbol A is not changed until the first special figure determination information is digested, (1) → (2) → (3) → (4) become.

  Based on the determined scenario, for example, when the number of the first special figure hold becomes 4, the first special figure hold symbol A is displayed by the first special hold icon “△”, and the first special figure hold If the display mode “△” of the first special symbol holding symbol A is not changed until the first special symbol determination information relating to the symbol A is digested, (1-1) → (2-1) → (3 -1) → (4-1). Further, when the number of first special figure reservation becomes 4, the first special figure reservation symbol A is displayed by the second special reservation icon “☆”, and the first special figure related to the first special figure reservation symbol A is displayed. If the display mode “☆” of the first special figure holding symbol A is not changed until the judgment information is digested, (1-2) → (2-2) → (3-2) → (4-2 ) become that way.

  Based on the determined scenario, for example, when the number of the first special figure hold becomes 4, the first special figure hold symbol A is displayed by the normal hold icon “◯”, and the first special figure hold symbol A is displayed. When the first special figure determination information related to the second special figure holding symbol A is changed from the normal special holding icon “◯” to the first special holding icon “△”, (1) → ( 2) → (3) → (3-1) ← (4-1) When changing the first special figure holding symbol A from the normal holding icon “○” to the second special holding icon “☆” , (1) → (2) → (3) → (3-2) ← (4-2). Further, when the first special figure reservation number becomes 4, the first special figure reservation symbol A is displayed by the first special reservation icon “△”, and the first special figure reservation symbol A related to the first special figure reservation symbol A is displayed. When the judgment information is second, when changing the first special figure holding symbol A from the first special holding icon “△” to the second special holding icon “☆”, (1-1) → (2- 1) → (3-1) → (3-2) ← (4-2)

  The game effect control means 62 is a symbol change time determined by the change time determining means 35a to the predetermined effect means 69 when the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b by the special figure display control means 35. The game production according to is performed. The production means 69 includes the image display 17, the movable accessory device 18, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a and 28b.

  As shown in FIG. 17, specifically, as a game effect, in the low-accuracy / non-short-time state, one of the first variation effects 1, 2,. Any one of the second variation effects 1, 2,... Is selected, and in the high accuracy / short time state, any one of the third variation effects 1, 2,. In the game effect (variation effect), the effect symbol display control means 63 of the game effect control means 62 causes the image display 17 to display the effect symbols in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the predetermined effect symbols.

  The first, second, and third variation effects displayed on the image display 17 will be specifically described.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, in the first variation effect in the low-accuracy / non-short-time state, three relatively large symbol display portions 17c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction are provided at the center of the screen of the image display device 17. In these symbol display portions 17c, (1) three sets of effect symbol sequences are fluctuated by vertical scrolling, and then (2) the effect symbol “X” on the left side is stopped and then (3) The effect design “Y” on the right side stops variably, and finally, (4) the center effect design “Z” stops variably, and the 3 effect designs “XZY” indicate the determination results by the special figure determination means 34. Stop as a column.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (B), each group of effect symbol sequences is composed of 20 main effect symbols “0” to “9” and 10 blank symbols “★” arranged alternately. It is composed of effect designs, and “X”, “Y”, and “Z” are each “0” to “9” or “★”.

  Basically, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b, (4) the three effect symbols “XZY” are stopped at the notification symbol string in which the same numeric symbols are displayed. In addition to the effect symbol, the image display 17 displays an image (including a moving image) dedicated to the first variation effect (different for each of the first variation effects 1, 2,...). (3) When the effect symbol “XY” stops at the same numerical symbol and becomes a so-called reach, after that, (4) until the three effect symbols “XZY” stop, A development effect that suggests is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the second variation effect in the low-accuracy / short-time state, three symbol display parts 17d arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction are set at the center of the screen of the image display unit 17, and these symbol display parts In 17d, (1) three special production symbol sequences fluctuate by vertical scrolling, and then, for example, (2) the production symbol “5000” on the left side stops changing, and then (3) the middle production The symbol “5000” stops fluctuating, and finally (4-1) the right effect symbol “5000” stops fluctuating, or (4-2) the right effect symbol “x” stops fluctuating.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the third variation effect in the high accuracy / short time state, three relatively small symbol display portions 17e arranged in parallel in the vertical direction are set on the right end portion of the screen of the image display device 17, In these symbol display portions 17e, (1) the three effect symbol sequences fluctuate by horizontal scrolling, and then (2) the upper symbol “X” stops changing, and then (3) the lower symbol The effect symbol “Y” stops fluctuating, and finally, (4) the center effect symbol “Z” stops fluctuating, and the three effect symbols “XZY” indicate the determination results by the special symbol determining means 34. Stop as. In addition to the effect symbol, the image display 17 displays an image (including a moving image) dedicated to the third variation effect (different for each of the third variation effects 1, 2,...).

Here, before the display mode of the first special figure holding symbol is changed by the holding display mode changing unit 61, the effect symbol display control unit 63 has three symbol display units which are predetermined display areas of the image display unit 17. It is possible to stop and display a blank symbol “★” which is a specific effect symbol on 17c (or at least the symbol display unit 17c on the left side).

  Specifically, when the display mode of the first special figure reservation symbol is changed, when the digest order of the first special figure determination information relating to the first special figure reservation symbol is third, the effect symbol is variably displayed. After that, the blank symbol “★” is stopped and displayed, and then, the digest order of the first special figure determination information relating to the first special figure holding symbol is second, but the first special figure holding symbol is displayed there. The aspect is changed.

Aura Starring Desei control unit 64 of the game presentation control means 62, before the display mode of the first Japanese view hold symbol is changed by hold display mode changing means 61, also, a particular effect by effect symbol display control means 63 When the symbol (blank symbol “★”) is stopped and displayed, it is a warning effect that suggests that the display mode of the reserved symbol is changed by the holding display mode changing means 61 after the specific effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Thus, it is possible to perform a precursor effect associated with the effect symbol (the specific effect symbol stopped and displayed).

  It should be noted that the effect symbol display control means 63 has three symbol display portions 17c which are predetermined display areas of the symbol display unit 17 before the display mode of the first special symbol hold symbol is changed by the hold display mode changing means 61. (Or at least the left symbol display unit 17c), as a specific effect symbol, in addition to the blank symbol “★”, a specific numeric symbol (for example, “7” or a special symbol provided separately) or a specific symbol set (For example, “123”) may be stopped and displayed.

  Next, the effect design and the sign effect displayed on the image display 17 when the display mode of the reserved design is changed will be specifically described.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the display mode of the first special figure reservation symbol is changed when the digest order of the first special figure determination information related to the first special figure reservation symbol is second, the first When the order of digestion of the special figure determination information is third, (1) three sets of effect symbol sequences are displayed in a vertical scroll, and then (2) three blank symbols “★★★” are stopped and displayed. The

Next, one first special figure determination information is digested, and the first special figure determination information related to the first special figure reservation symbol of the display mode change target is second, and at this time, (3) The first special symbol holding symbol subject to display mode change is located below the center of the left and right direction of the left symbol display portion 17c, and the blank symbol “★” on the left is a special symbol “bucket” as a precursor effect. (Special effect symbol) is changed and displayed, and the center and right effect symbol sequences are variably displayed.

  Furthermore, as a prelude effect, (4) the special symbol “bucket” on the left side is turned upside down, and the liquid dripping from the “bucket” is displayed as a moving image so as to be applied to the first special figure holding symbol whose display mode is to be changed. Immediately thereafter, the display mode of the first special figure hold symbol is changed and displayed (for example, from the normal hold icon “◯” to the first special hold icon “Δ”). Thereafter, (5) the special symbol “bucket” disappears, and the left effect symbol sequence is also displayed in a variable manner.

  Next, in order to achieve the functions of the means 30 to 37, 40 to 47, 50, and 60 to 64 shown in FIG. 6, the control device 20 (game control board 21 and each computer of the effect control board 23) executes. The main processing will be described based on a flowchart.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the timer interrupt processing executed by the computer of the game control board 21 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt processing, random number update processing (S1), switch processing (S2 ), Symbol processing (S3), electric accessory processing (S4), prize ball processing (S5), and output processing (S6) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the start port SW process of S2, the first start port SW10a is on (S11; Yes), and when the first special figure reservation number U1 is less than 4 (S12; Yes), One special figure holding number U1 is added to U1 + 1 (S13), and a jackpot determination value, a symbol determination value, a reach determination value, and a variation pattern determination value (first special figure determination information) are acquired and stored (S14). The pre-determination process (S15) is executed, and the first special figure reservation number increase command is set (S16).

  When the second start port SW11c is on (S17; Yes), when the second special figure reservation number U2 is less than 4 (S18; Yes), the second special figure reservation number U2 is added to U2 + 1 (S19). The big hit determination value, the symbol determination value, the reach determination value, and the variation pattern determination value (second special figure determination information) are acquired and stored (S20), and then the preliminary determination process (S21) is executed, The figure holding number increase command is set (S22).

  In the predetermination process of S15 and S21, basically the same process as S38 and S39 of the special symbol process of S3 described below is performed. In S16 and S22, the determination result of the predetermination process of S15 and S21 is related. A special figure pending number increase command including information is set. The commands set in S16 and S22 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the effect control board 23 by the output process of S6.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol processing of S3, when the winning game flag is not ON (that is, the big winning game is being executed) (S31; No), when the special symbol is not changing (S32; No), It is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number U2 is 1 or more (S33). If the determination in S32 is Yes, that is, if the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to S42.

  If the determination in S33 is Yes, the second special figure hold number U2 is subtracted from U2-1 (S34). If the determination in S33 is No, it is determined whether the first special figure hold number U1 is 1 or more. (S35). If the determination in S35 is Yes, the first special figure hold number U1 is subtracted from U1-1 (S36), and if the determination in S35 is No, a customer waiting setting process (S46) is executed. After the execution of S34 or S36, the customer waiting flag is turned off (S37), the big hit determination process (S38) is executed, and then the variation pattern selection process (S39) is executed.

  In the jackpot determination process of S38, as described with reference to FIG. 7, the jackpot determination value of the special figure determination information having the highest digestion priority among the special figure determination information stored in the special figure storage unit 32 is as follows. Whether or not the jackpot specific value is determined, and if it is the jackpot specific value, based on the jackpot determination value and the pair of symbol determination values, as described with reference to FIG. Is selected and set, and if it is not a big hit specific value, a lost symbol is set.

  In the variation pattern selection process of S39, as described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, based on the design set in S38, the reach determination value of the jackpot determination value and the set, and the variation pattern determination value, A pattern (variation time) is selected and set. Thereafter, the first or second special symbol is started to vary (S40), and a special symbol variation start command including information on the special symbol set in S38 and the variation pattern (variation time) set in S39 is set ( S41).

  Next, when the variation time set in S39 has elapsed (S42; Yes), the first or second special symbol is suspended (S43), where the symbol set in S38 is the first or second symbol. It is displayed on the special figure indicator 19a or 19b. Subsequently, a special figure change stop command is set (S44), and a stop process (S45) is executed.

  In the processing during stop of S45, as described with reference to FIG. 9, in the high accuracy / short time state, the low probability / non-short time state is reached if the number of special figure fluctuations from the end of the previous big hit game reaches 10,000. In the low-accuracy / short-time state, if the number of special figure changes from the end of the previous big hit game reaches 100, processing to shift to the low-probability / non-short-time state is performed.

  In the big prize winning process at S4, as explained with reference to FIG. 9, when the big hit symbol A is stopped and displayed, the 7R long-term opening + 1R short-term opening, and the big hit symbol B is stopped and displayed. In such a case, the opening and closing control of the first and second grand prize winning openings 13a and 14a is performed so that the 8R long-term opening is performed, and the big winning game is executed, and the V winning prize opening 14e is controlled to be opened and closed at the 8th R. . After the big hit game is finished, one of the low accuracy / non-time short state, the low accuracy / time short state, and the high accuracy / time short state is set. The information on the game state that has been set or transferred is transmitted to the effect control board 23 by a command.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the effect control board 23 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, command reception process (S101), effect button process ( S102) and command transmission processing (S103) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the command reception process of S101, it is determined whether or not a pending number increase command is received (S111). If the determination of S111 is Yes, a pending number addition process (S112) is executed, and then Then, the hold number increase command is set (S213), and then the hold number addition prefetching related process (S114) is executed. The commands set in S113 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by the command transmission process of S103.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the prefetching related processing at the time of holding number addition in S114, it is first determined whether or not it is in a low probability / non-time-short state (S131), and if the determination in S131 is Yes, the received holding number increase command is Analysis is performed (S132), and based on the analyzed information, the type of the hold icon is selected as described with reference to FIG. 14 (S133). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special hold icon is selected (S134). If the determination in S134 is Yes, whether or not the special hold icon is being displayed on the image display 17 or is scheduled to be displayed, that is, the special hold icon flag F1 = It is determined whether or not 1 (S135).

  If the determination in S135 is No, 1 is set in the special hold icon flag F1 (S136), and then the special hold icon (“Δ” or “☆” selected in S133, for example, as described with reference to FIG. The scenario for changing the display mode of the special figure holding symbol to “)” is determined (S137). Next, based on the scenario determined in S137, it is determined whether or not the display mode is to be changed when the reserved drawing order of the special figure holding symbol (special drawing determination information related to the holding symbol) to be displayed is changed is second. (S138), and if the determination in S138 is Yes, it is determined whether or not to execute the precursor effect (S139).

  Thereafter, a scenario information command including information on the scenario determined in S137 is set (S140). Here, if the determination in S138 is Yes and it is determined in S139 that the precursor effect is to be executed, a scenario information command including information for executing the precursor effect is further set in S140. In addition, when the display mode is changed when the reserved drawing order of the special figure holding symbol to be displayed is changed, the sign effect may be always executed. In this case, S138 and S139 are omitted. it can. As for the special hold icon flag F1, when 1 is set, it is reset to 0 when the special figure determination information related to the special figure hold symbol to be displayed is changed.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the determination in S111 is No, or after the execution of S114, it is determined whether or not a special figure variation start command is received (S115). If the determination in S115 is Yes, the symbol variation effect selection process is performed. (S116) is executed. As shown in FIG. 28, in the symbol variation effect selection process of S116, the received special figure variation start command is analyzed (S161), and the set effect mode (low accuracy / non-time reduction effect mode, low accuracy / time reduction effect). Mode or any one of the high-accuracy / short-time effect mode) is referred to (S162), and the hold number subtraction process is executed (S163).

  Next, based on the result of the analysis in S161 and the effect mode referenced in S162, the change effect pattern selection process (164) is executed. In this variation effect pattern selection process, as described with reference to FIG. 17, any one of a plurality of types of variation effects is selected, and furthermore, the stop effect after the effect symbols are variably displayed in the selected variation effect. A stop effect design selection process for selecting a design is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the stop effect design selection process, when a big hit is made as a stop effect symbol (S170; Yes) based on the information of the special figure change start command analyzed in S161, When it is selected (S174) and it is a small hit (S172; Yes), a small hit effect design is selected (S175).

  On the other hand, if it is lost (S171; No), it is determined whether or not the special hold icon flag F1 = 0 (S172). If the determination in S172 is Yes, it is determined whether or not a specific loss effect design symbol selection condition is satisfied. (S173). For example, in S173, the specific loss effect design symbol selection condition is that when the current drawing order of the special figure reservation symbol of the display mode change target is the third, the special figure reservation symbol of the display mode change target is the second This is true when the display mode is changed when the sign becomes, and when the indication effect is executed.

  When the determination in S172 or S173 is No as the stop effect design, a normal lose effect design is selected (S176), and when the determination in S173 is Yes, a specific lose effect design is selected (S177). As shown in FIG. 28, after execution of the variation effect pattern selection process of S164, a variation effect start command including information on the selected variation effect and stop effect pattern is set (S165).

  As shown in FIG. 26, after that, when a special figure variation stop command is received (S117; Yes), a symbol variation effect end process (S118) is executed and an opening command is received (S119; Yes). When the effect selection process (S120) is executed and the ending command is received (S121; Yes), the ending effect selection process (S122) is executed, and finally the customer waiting command process (S123) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the hold display process executed by the computer of the image display control board 24, first, when the hold increase command set in S113 is received (S181; Yes), the hold symbol addition display process (S182). Then, the hold symbol (normal hold icon “◯”) related to the received hold increase command is newly displayed at the end of the digestion order. In addition, when the variation effect start command set in S165 is received (S183; Yes), the reserved symbol subtraction display process (S184) is executed, where the reserved symbol at the top of the digestion order related to the received variation effect start command is executed. The display is erased, and the entire symbol is shifted and displayed so that the reserved symbol whose digestion order is first is displayed on the icon display portion 17a-1.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the scenario progress flag F2 = 1 (S185). If the determination in S185 is No, if the scenario information command set in S140 is received (S186; Yes), the scenario information command is analyzed. (S187), 1 is set to the scenario progress flag F2 (S188). As for the scenario progress flag F2, when 1 is set, the scenario progress flag F2 is reset to 0 when the special figure determination information related to the special figure holding symbol to be displayed is changed.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S185 is Yes, it is determined whether or not it is the display mode change timing based on the scenario information analyzed in S187 (S189). If the determination in S189 is Yes, the target special figure holding symbol is determined. The display mode is changed (S190). Thus, for example, as described with reference to FIG. 16, the display mode of the special figure holding symbol to be changed to the display mode is changed from the normal holding icon “◯” to the first or second special holding icon “Δ” or “☆”. Alternatively, the first special hold icon “Δ” is changed to the second special hold icon “☆”.

  On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect display process executed by the computer of the image display control board 24, the flowchart is omitted, but when the variation effect start command set in S165 is received, the analysis result of the variation effect start command is displayed. Based on this, the first variation effect shown in FIG. 18, the second variation effect shown in FIG. 19, or the third variation effect shown in FIG. 20 is displayed, and the effect symbol is stopped after the change in the displayed variation effect. To display.

  Here, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is the symbol selected in the stop effect symbol selection process of S164. If the display mode is changed when the current special order reservation symbol for the display mode change target is the third digestion order and the special figure hold symbol for the display mode change is the second, When the warning effect is executed, as described with reference to FIG. 21, three blank symbols “★★★” that are specific lossy effects symbols are stopped and displayed, and then the warning effect is executed. After the production is finished, the display mode of the special figure reservation symbol is changed.

The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described.
When the low-probability / non-short-time state is set, the player operates the firing handle 7 to play the game by so-called left-handed firing that causes the game ball to fall on the left side of the center accessory 16. The first starting port 10 can be aimed by left-handed, and when the first special figure holding number is less than 4, when the game ball wins the first starting port 10, the first special figure determination information is acquired. It is stored in the special figure storage unit 32.

  When the low accuracy / short time state or high accuracy / short time state is set, the player operates the firing handle 7 to fire the game ball so that the game ball falls on the right side of the center object 16. A game can be performed by hitting and the second start port 11a can be aimed by making a right hit. When the number of reserved second figure is less than 4, and the game ball wins the second start port 11a, Determination information is acquired and stored in the special figure storage unit 32.

  In addition, the player can aim the gate 12 by right-handed, and when the number of reserved drawings is less than 4, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, the determination information of the usual diagram is acquired and stored in the stored general diagram storage means 42. Remembered. Here, first, the general symbol determination information stored in the general symbol hold storage means 42 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the variation of the normal symbol starts, and the winning lottery is performed by the digestion of the normal symbol determination information. In the case of winning, an auxiliary game is generated in which the second start opening 11a is opened after the symbol is hit by the normal display 19c and stops changing.

  When the low accuracy / short time state or the high accuracy / short time state is set, the high operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode, and a relatively large number of game balls are made to the second start port 11a by making a right turn. Therefore, it is possible to play a game while maintaining the number of owned game balls by right-handed. However, if the low probability / non-short-time state is set, even if the player hits the right hand, almost no winning of the game ball to the first starting port 10 can be expected, and the low operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode. Therefore, since it is almost impossible to expect game balls to win the second starting port 11a, the game is played while reducing the number of owned game balls by left-handed.

  Next, the special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the change of the special symbol starts. At that time, a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32. Are stored in the order in which they are acquired. However, if both the first and second special figure determination information are stored, the second special figure determination information is stored. The figure determination information is preferentially digested over the first special figure determination information. If the bonus game lottery is performed by digesting the special figure determination information, and if the winner is won by the bonus game lottery, the bonus game symbols 13a and 14a are opened after the bonus game symbol is stopped fluctuating in the special signal indicators 19a and 19bc. A big hit game is generated.

  When the big hit game occurs, the player can aim at the first and second big prize winning openings 13a, 14a by right-handed. Depending on the type of jackpot symbol that has stopped variably, either 7R long-term opening + 1R short-term opening or 8R long-term opening is selected and executed as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the jackpot game. In the 7R long-term release + 1R short-term release, about 850 game balls can be obtained, and in the 8R long-term release, about 1000 game balls can be obtained.

  In addition, the V winning opening 14e is opened and closed with the opening of the 8th R second big winning opening 14a of the big hit game. The V winning opening 14e opens about 2 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening 14a, and closes after about 10 seconds, so by making a right turn, 7R long-term opening + 1R short-term opening Although it is very unlikely that the game ball will win the V winning opening 14e, in the case of 8R long-term opening, the possibility that the game ball will win the V winning opening 14e becomes extremely high.

  As a result of the determination by the special figure determining means 34a performed by the game ball passing through the first starting port 10 in the low-probability / non-short-time state, if the winning in the big hit lottery is won, The opening / closing pattern is 50% -50%, and it is divided into 7R long-term opening + 1R short-term opening or 8R long-term opening, but 7R long-term opening + 1R short-term opening, and the game ball is a V winning opening In the case of not winning 14e, the low probability / non-short-time state is set after the end of the jackpot game, and the 8R long-term release is established. When the game ball wins the V winning opening 14e, High accuracy and short time are set.

  Further, when the high probability / time saving state is set after the big hit game is finished, the big hit game is set as the first set, and thereafter, after the big hit game is played, the high probability / short time is set until the big hit game is played. The possibility that the state is set increases. As a result of the determination based on the second special figure determination information by the special figure determination means 34, when winning in the big hit lottery, the open / close pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the big hit game is 8% long-term opening at a rate of 100%. Therefore, if five sets of jackpot games are played, a total of about 5000 game balls can be obtained.

  Also, after the big hit game of the 5th set is finished, the low-accuracy / short-time state is set, and when the number of special figure fluctuations reaches 100 times, the low-precision / non-short-time state is entered. As a result of the determination based on the second special figure determination information by the special figure determination means 34, if a win is won in the big hit lottery, and if the game ball wins the V winning opening 14e during the big hit game, the big hit again There is a possibility that after the game ends, the high-probability / time-short state is set, and the jackpot game is set as the first set, and thereafter, until the big-hit game is played, the high-precision / time-short state is set after the big-hit game is ended. Get higher.

  Now, with regard to the game production, during the special figure fluctuation, a fluctuation production that suggests the jackpot expectation degree in the symbol fluctuation is performed, and by this fluctuation production, the game performance and the game entertainment are enhanced. Pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold symbol, that is, the normal hold icon that is already displayed is changed to a special hold icon, or the special hold icon that is already displayed is a type of special hold icon that has a higher expectation level The pre-reading effect to be changed to is performed, and this pre-reading effect further enhances the effect (gameability, game entertainment).

  Here, conventionally, in the pre-reading effect, simply changing the display mode of the reserved symbols is not interesting. In the game effect performed during the special figure change, the image display is stopped after the effect symbol 17 is variably displayed. However, when the display mode of the reserved symbol is changed, the display mode of the reserved symbol is changed. Is performed regardless of the display of the effect symbol, that is, the effect of changing the display mode of the reserved symbol by the effect symbol is not enhanced.

Therefore, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 21, before the display pattern of the reserved symbol is changed, the blank symbol “★”, which is a specific effect symbol, is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit 17c of the image display unit 17. In addition, the prelude effect related to the effect design (the blank design “★” that is stopped and displayed); the blank “★” is changed to the special design “bucket” (special effect design) , and the “bucket” is turned upside down. , The liquid dripping from the “bucket” and the moving image of the first special figure holding symbol to be displayed is changed. Immediately after that, the display mode of the first special figure holding symbol is changed, and thus the holding is performed by the directing design. The effect of changing the display mode of the symbol can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be further enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, the effect symbol display control means 63 is finally stopped and displayed on the image display 16 (effect symbol display means) before the hold symbol display means change means 61 changes the hold symbol display aspect. A specific effect design (three blank symbols “★★★”) is stopped and displayed as an effect design to be performed, but the final stop display of this specific effect design is omitted separately from this specific effect design Instead of this, it is also possible to stop and display a specific effect symbol until it is finally stopped and displayed after the effect symbol is variably displayed. For example, when reaching a so-called reach, the reach design may be stopped with a specific effect design. For example, when performing a so-called pseudo continuous effect, the temporary stop design is set to a specific effect design. May be stopped.

  In addition, various modifications can be added without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the so-called set model disclosed in the embodiment, but is also a so-called limiter machine or a set model. It is applicable to gaming machines such as various pachinko gaming machines other than the limiter machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 17 Image display device 17a 1st reservation display part 17b 2nd reservation display part 17c Symbol display part 19a 1st special figure display 19b 2nd special figure display 31 Special figure acquisition means 32 Special figure reservation storage means 34 Special figure determination means 34b Preliminary determination means 35 Special figure display control means 36 Special game execution means 60 Reservation display control means 61 Retention display mode change means 63 Production symbol display control means

Claims (1)

Acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of a start condition;
Determination means for determining whether to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a determination symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol is variably displayed on a predetermined symbol display unit based on the determination result by the determination unit;
When it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be performed, the special game execution means for performing the special game after the determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means;
A holding storage unit that stores determination information acquired by the acquisition unit when the start condition is satisfied when the symbol is variably displayed by the symbol display control unit;
A hold display control means for displaying a hold symbol corresponding to the determination information stored in the hold storage means on a predetermined hold display means;
An effect symbol display in which a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed on a predetermined effect symbol display means while the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display control means, and then the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination display mode. Control means;
Prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to perform the special game before the determination information stored in the holding storage means is determined by the prior determination means;
The hold display control means has a hold display mode change means capable of changing the display mode of the hold symbol displayed on the hold display means at a predetermined timing based on the determination result by the prior determination means,
The effect symbol display control means includes:
Before the display mode of the reserved symbol is changed by the hold display mode changing means , any one of the plurality of effect symbols being variably displayed in the predetermined display area of the effect symbol displaying means is changed to the special effect symbol. in it is possible to display in the stopped state,
After the special effect design is displayed in a stopped state in the predetermined display area, the special effect design is a moving image that has an influence on the hold design displayed on the hold display means from the special effect design. A sign production control means capable of performing a sign production that suggests that the display mode of the reserved symbol is changed by displaying a video different from
The holding display mode changing means is
After the precursor effect is performed by the precursor effect control means, the display mode of the reserved symbol is changed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.