JP5975006B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is applied to a so-called seven machine, a ball-type gaming machine such as a winged article, a right article, or an arrangement ball, and a revolving type gaming machine called a slot machine (or pachislot). can do.

  In recent years, in addition to a special symbol display device that performs variable display of a special symbol (one aspect of first identification information), a gaming machine that includes an effect symbol display device that performs variable display of an effect symbol (one aspect of second identification information) It has been known. Among these, in the special symbol display device, when the determination is made, the special symbol is variably displayed, and when the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode. Then, a specific stop mode indicating that the result of the determination is a specific result and a non-specific stop mode indicating that the result of the determination is not the specific result are set as the stop mode, and the specific stop mode is set in the special symbol display device. When the special symbols are fixed and stopped, a specific game advantageous to the player (such as a big hit game or a bonus game) is executed.

  In the effect symbol display device, the effect symbol is variably displayed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. In general, the result is notified. . In other words, when the special symbol display device starts the variation display of the special symbol, the production symbol display device starts the variation display of the production symbol, and when the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the specific stop mode or the non-specific stop The effect design of the aspect is confirmed and stopped.

  Furthermore, some game machines of this type include a re-variation mode in the variation display mode when the variation display of the effect symbol is performed (refer to Patent Document 1, hereinafter referred to as “conventional example”). For example, in the stage before the change time of the special symbol elapses, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped in a non-specific stop mode regardless of the result of the determination of success / failure. Then, after this temporary stop, re-variation of the production symbol is started, and when the variation time of the special symbol elapses, a stop mode that reflects the result of the success / failure determination (when the result of the determination is a specific result; a specific stop mode and the same result) If it is a non-specific result; non-specific stop mode) effect design is confirmed and stopped. Here, “temporary stop” refers to, for example, displaying in a state where the effect design is finely moved so that the stop mode can be recognized. Also, in this type of gaming machine, when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a variation display mode that does not include re-variation, after temporarily stopping the effect symbol in the stop mode reflecting the result of the determination of success / failure, When the variation time of the special symbol elapses, the effect symbol temporarily stopped is fixed and stopped as it is.

JP 2001-269457 A

  However, the gaming machine according to the conventional example has the following problems. In other words, when the production symbol is temporarily stopped in a non-specific stop mode, the production symbol is finely moved (swaying fluctuation), and it can have a sense of expectation for development to re-variation until the production symbol completely stops. . However, the feeling of expectation for the development to re-variation is lost at the moment when the direct movement of the effect symbol is finished and the effect symbol is completely stopped. In this way, in the gaming machine according to the conventional example, when the “temporary stop” ends and the production symbol stops fine movement, and when the production symbol completely stops, it is instantaneously determined that it does not develop into re-variation, and re-variation occurs. Immediately loses expectations of the development of

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem. The object of the present invention is to execute a variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information, and to display a variable display of the second identification information. In a gaming machine that includes a re-variation aspect in an aspect, it is to have a sense of expectation for occurrence of re-variation.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
First identification information display means for variably displaying the first identification information, and when the predetermined variation time has elapsed, the first identification information display means for stopping and displaying the first identification information in a predetermined stop mode;
The second identification information is variably displayed in a predetermined variation display mode according to the variation display of the first identification information, and the second identification information is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the first identification information. Second identification information display means for
A gaming machine equipped with
Temporary stop means for performing a temporary stop to display the second identification information in a state of being finely moved so that the stop mode can be recognized before the change time of the first identification information elapses;
When the variation display mode of the second identification information is a normal variation mode, the first identification information is stopped in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop based on the passage of the variation time of the first identification information following the temporary stop. A first fixed stop means for performing a fixed stop to continuously display and display the two identification information for a first predetermined time ;
When the variation display mode of the second identification information is a re-variation mode, the second identification information is continued for a second predetermined time after the temporary stop in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop. after complete stop displaying stops, and re-variation means for performing re fluctuation for displaying varying the second identification information displayed stopped by the dead stop,
After performing the re-variation, following the complete stop after the temporary stop, the second identification information stopped and displayed by the complete stop based on the passage of the variation time of the first identification information, A second fixed stop means for performing a fixed stop to stop and display for a first predetermined time,
The second predetermined time is shorter than the first predetermined time.
And wherein a call.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the variation display mode of the second identification information is a variation mode that does not include re-variation (hereinafter referred to as “normal variation mode”), after the temporary stop of the second identification information , carry out the probability constant stop. In addition, when the variation display mode of the second identification information is the “re-variation mode”, the second identification information is temporarily stopped after the temporary stop of the second identification information.

As described above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, “complete stop” which is similar to “final stop” in appearance is created, and when the variation display mode of the second identification information is “revariable mode”, Always execute “Stop” after “Temporary stop”. Thereby, even after the “temporary stop” is completed, it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for the development of re-variation. That is, it is not immediately determined whether or not the fluctuation display (re-variation) is resumed with the end of the temporary stop, but the time for which the complete stop continues whether or not the fluctuation display (re-variation) is resumed. It will be predicted over (predetermined time). For this reason, even if the second identification information is completely stopped, it is possible to give the player an expectation that there is still a possibility that the second identification information may be re-variable, and the second identification information is being stopped (completely stopped). Can also attract players. Thus, Ru can increase the variable display of interest of the second identification information.

A gaming machine disclosed in the present specification for reference (hereinafter referred to as a reference invention)
First identification information display means for variably displaying the first identification information, and when the variation time has elapsed, the first identification information display means for stopping and displaying the first identification information in a predetermined stop mode;
The second identification information is variably displayed in a predetermined variation display mode according to the variation display of the first identification information, and the second identification information is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the first identification information. Second identification information display means for
A gaming machine equipped with
Before the fluctuation time elapses, a temporary stop is displayed in a state where the second identification information is finely moved so that the stop mode can be recognized, and the stop indicated by the temporary stop following the temporary stop. A first stop means for performing a complete stop to display the second identification information until a predetermined time elapses in a mode;
A second stop means for performing a definitive stop after the elapse of the predetermined time, and stopping and displaying the second identification information stopped and displayed by the complete stop;
When the variation display mode of the second identification information is a re-variation mode, a re-variation means for performing re-variation to variably display the second identification information stopped and displayed by the complete stop after the predetermined time has elapsed,
It is characterized by providing.
In the gaming machine of the reference invention, when the variation display mode of the second identification information is a variation mode that does not include re-variation (hereinafter referred to as “normal variation mode”), after the temporary stop of the second identification information, After a complete stop, make a final stop. In addition, when the variation display mode of the second identification information is the “re-variation mode”, the second identification information is temporarily stopped after the temporary stop of the second identification information.
Thus, in the gaming machine of the reference invention, the “complete stop” that is the same as the “fixed stop” in appearance is created, and the variation display mode of the second identification information is the “normal variation mode” or the “revariation” This “complete stop” is always executed after the “temporary stop” regardless of the “mode”. Thereby, even after the “temporary stop” is completed, it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for the development of re-change. That is, it is not immediately determined whether or not the fluctuation display (re-variation) is resumed with the end of the temporary stop, but the time for which the complete stop continues whether or not the fluctuation display (re-variation) is resumed. It will be predicted over (predetermined time). For this reason, even if the second identification information is completely stopped, it is possible to give the player an expectation that there is still a possibility that the second identification information may be re-variable, and the second identification information is being stopped (completely stopped). Can also attract players. Thereby, the interest of the variable display of the second identification information can be enhanced.
Also, in the reference invention,
The second stop means may perform the fixed stop based on the passage of the fluctuation time.

When the “second stop means performs the fixed stop based on the passage of the fluctuation time ”, a predetermined time corresponding to the execution time of the complete stop of the second identification information has passed, and the first identification information When the fluctuation time has elapsed, the confirmation of the second identification information is stopped. Thereby, the confirmed stop of the second identification information can be reliably linked to the confirmed stop of the first identification information.

Furthermore, in the reference invention,
The predetermined time may be shorter than the execution time of the fixed stop.

When the “predetermined time is made shorter than the execution time of the fixed stop ” , the execution time of the complete stop (predetermined time) is equal to or shorter than the execution time of the fixed stop. As a result, it is possible to prevent the variation display using the second identification information from appearing “spreading”. That is, if the execution time of the complete stop becomes too long, the stop display (complete stop, confirmed stop) of the second identification information becomes too long when the complete stop and the fixed stop are continuously performed. For this reason, the variable display using the second identification information is apparently “spread”. In particular, when the next variation display is started following the predetermined variation display, there is a possibility that the variation display is extended and the flow of the variation display using the second identification information is hindered. On the other hand, when the predetermined time is set to be equal to or shorter than the execution time of the fixed stop, the variation display using the second identification information is apparently “delayed” or the flow of the variation display using the second identification information. Can be prevented.

  In this specification, “front” and “front” indicate “front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, a direction closer to the player)”, and “rear” and “back” indicate the gaming machine. The reference rear (that is, the direction away from the player) "is shown. Further, “left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right as viewed from the player”. Further, in “a member that can be opened and closed like a door (hereinafter referred to as a“ door type member ”)” such as a main body frame, a front frame, an upper plate member, a lower plate member, etc., “left”, “right” “Front”, “Rear” and the like are based on the case where these door-type members are in use, that is, in the closed state.

  Further, in this specification, a game ball entering (accepting) a variety of winning holes provided on the game board surface may be referred to as “winning” or “entering”. Among these, “winning” means that a game ball enters a ball entrance (winning port) which is a premise for granting a privilege (for example, a prize ball), and a game ball enters the ball entrance. It is substantially synonymous with “entrance ball” in that it indicates (accepted).

  As described above, according to the present invention, a variation display of the first identification information and the second identification information is executed, and in the gaming machine including the variation variation in the variation display mode of the second identification information, You will have a sense of expectation.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) is a front view which shows the display screen of an effect display apparatus schematically, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect of the variable display performed in a special symbol display part. It is a partial front view of an information display device. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop symbol etc. of a special symbol. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) is a block diagram which shows the electronic controller which concerns on each Example of this invention, (b) is explanatory drawing which showed notably that a command was output from the main control part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by the special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st big hit lottery), the data table used by the special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery), and the like. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol fluctuation effect performed with the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a fluctuation of shaking. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design change effect. It is a time figure which shows the characteristic of a design change effect. It is a time figure which shows the characteristic of a design change effect. It is a time figure which shows the characteristic of a design change effect. It is a time figure which shows the characteristic of a design change effect. It is a time figure which shows the characteristic of the design fluctuation effect of a comparative example. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol variation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern table and an effect pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern table and an effect pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern table and an effect pattern table. It is a flowchart for explaining the effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows a design change effect process. It is a time figure which shows the characteristic of the design fluctuation effect of Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation effect of Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation effect of Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation effect of Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the design fluctuation effect of Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation effect of Example 4. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation effect of Example 4.

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

(1) Mechanical structure a. First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H attached to the outer frame 2. The outer frame 2 includes an outer frame main body 2A configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 2B that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 2A.

  The gaming machine main body H is rotatably mounted on the left end side of the outer frame 2 using the hinges H1 and H2 on the left end side of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body H is a portion of the gaming machine 1 excluding the outer frame 2, and includes a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, and a dish member integrated with the front frame 4 (an upper dish member 5 and a lower dish The members 6) 5A, the game board 10 (see FIG. 2), the back mechanism board 102, and the like are the main parts.

  The main body frame 3 is configured by a frame-like body capable of holding the game board 10, is fitted into the outer frame 2, and is pivotally supported with respect to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. When the main body frame 3 holds the game board 10 (see FIG. 2), the “game area 11 formed on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 10” is visible from the front of the main body frame 3. The

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 4 includes a frame body 41 having a viewing window 41a penetrating in the front-rear direction and a glass plate 43 fitted in the viewing window 41a. Since the game area 11 formed in the game board 10 (the game area 11 having a substantially elliptical, substantially circular or substantially bell shape in front view) is positioned behind the front frame 4, This game area 11 is visible from the front of the front frame 4 through the viewing window 41a (glass plate 43).

  Further, in this gaming machine 1, “a plate member 5 </ b> A in which the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are integrated” is integrated with the front frame 4, and can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3. Has been. However, the plate member 5 </ b> A may be mounted below the mounting portion of the front frame 4 in the main body frame 3 so that it can be opened and closed separately from the front frame 4. Further, the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are provided separately, arranged below the mounting portion of the front frame 4 in the main body frame 3, and the upper plate member 5 arranged above is separated from the front frame 4. The lower plate member 6 arranged below can be opened and closed and cannot be opened and closed.

  Speakers SP1 and SP2 are mounted on the left and right sides of the front side of the front frame 4, and the speakers SP3 and SP4 are also built in the left and right ends of the front plate 2B. And in this game machine 1, the sound effect according to a game state and other sounds (sound) are generated using these speakers SP1-SP4. In addition, on the front surface portion of the front frame 4, a portion that constitutes the arrangement position of the upper plate member 5 is provided with a receiving port 5 b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1. Further, a ball rental display board 410 (see FIG. 6) and an effect button board 228 (see FIG. 6) are provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button SW” is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5. Is arranged.

  A lower dish member 6 is provided at a lower portion of the upper dish member 5, and a game ball discharged from the upper dish member 5 is received in a substantially container-shaped interior at the center of the lower dish member 6. The receiving port 6a is provided. A firing handle 9 is provided on the right end side of the lower plate member 6. A launcher unit 90 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the rear side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 (inside the main body frame 3) and located on the left end side below the game board 10. The launcher unit 9 is connected to the launcher unit 90. Here, the launcher unit 90 is for launching a game ball sent out from a ball feeder (not shown) substantially vertically upward to reach the game area 11. The launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch (touch sensor) 9a for detecting that the player is touching, and in the vicinity thereof, the launch stop for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is stopped. A switch 9b is attached.

b. Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board main body 10A configured using a substantially rectangular plywood in front view, and various board components (outer rail 12, inner rail 13, central device 20) mounted on the game board main body 10A. , Information display device 60, etc.) are mounted.

  An outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 that are both configured using a band-shaped metal plate are disposed on the front surface (game board surface) of the game board main body 10A. And in the front part of 10 A of game board main bodies, the game area | region 11 is comprised by the site | part enclosed by the substantially elliptical surrounding wall which the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 form. A front portion of the game board main body 10A, which is substantially surrounded by a substantially elliptical peripheral wall (a portion located in the game area 11), has a central device 20 (so-called center accessory) and a normal symbol operation. A gate (normal symbol operating port) 16, a first start winning device 17a, a second starting winning device 17b, a big winning device 31, three general winning devices 45, 46, 47, and a number of obstacle nails ( A windmill 19 and the like are arranged. Note that the alternate long and short dash line shown in FIG.

  While the inner rail 13 is arranged in a substantially U shape, the game board main body 10A is disposed at the upper left portion at the left end portion, and the “game” between the “upper left portion of the outer rail 12” located on the left side thereof. A “gap through which a sphere can pass” is provided to form a ball entrance 11S. Further, the left end portion of the outer rail 12 is disposed close to the upper left of the ball outlet 96j of the launcher unit 90. In addition, the upper end portion of the auxiliary rail 13 </ b> B is integrated with the outer surface portion of the inner rail 13. Then, the “passage formed between the auxiliary rail 13B and the portion of the outer rail 12 substantially parallel to the auxiliary rail 13B” and the “passage formed between the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 above it reach the ball entrance 11S. The “passage” continuously forms the guide route Y. The lower end of the guide path Y communicates with the “ball outlet 96j of the launcher unit 90” and rises leftward from the lower end to rise “outside of the inner rail 13 (on the left side)” It passes the outside of the rail 13 in the clockwise direction and reaches the ball entrance 11S.

  The central device 20 includes a frame member 21 and an effect display device 27. Among these, the frame member 21 constitutes a board decoration member surrounding the outer edge of the effect display device 27. The frame member 21 is provided with a substantially rectangular opening passing through the front and rear in a front view, and a display screen 27a (described later) of the effect display device 27 is provided from the front of the game board 10 through the opening. A display window 21e for enabling visual recognition is configured.

  At the lower edge of the frame member 21, the stage portion 21 p is provided so that the front surface portion thereof is substantially flush with the front surface portion of the game board 10. The decorative portion 21a is provided in a state of protruding forward from the portion other than the lower side. A passage (a so-called “warp passage”) 21 w having a terminal portion connected to the left end of the stage portion 21 p is provided at a portion located below the decorative portion 21 a on the left edge of the frame member 21. Since the entrance of the passage 21w opens obliquely upward to the left on the lower left side of the decoration portion 21a, a game ball flowing down the game area 11 is received at the entrance and is placed on the stage portion 21p (on the central device 20). Inside). Moreover, the stage part 21p comprises the rolling surface 21q of a game ball by the upper surface part. The rolling surface 21q is configured as an inclined surface that descends from the left and right end portions toward the central portion, and is a raised portion 21r that slightly protrudes upward at the central portion of the rolling surface.

  In this gaming machine 1, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 11 and reached the left end of the rolling surface 21q through the passage 21w rolls right on the rolling surface 21q, and further rolls leftward. Move. When the momentum of the game ball has declined, the game ball is discharged out of the central device 20 (game area 11), but some of the game balls discharged from the raised portion 21r are behind the raised portion 21r. Is entered into the game area 11 through an outlet 21t that opens vertically above the first start winning device 17a, and is discharged directly above the first starting winning device 17a. Most of the game balls that do not enter the entrance 21s are discharged to the game area 11 from the side of the raised portion 21r, and the probability that the game balls discharged from the exit 21t are the first is the first start winning device 17a. It is lower than the probability of entering the 1-start winning device 17a. Some of the game balls flowing down the game area 11 do not enter the central device 20 and enter the first start winning device 17a.

  The effect display device 27 is configured by using a liquid crystal display device, and executes a symbol change effect in accordance with the special symbol change display and stop display in the information display device 60. In the present embodiment, the information display device 60 (the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b) displays a variation of the special symbol (the main symbol), and the effect display device 27 produces the effect symbol (pseudo symbol). Display the fluctuation of. The effect symbol constitutes a specific example of “second identification information (effect information)”, and the variation display of the effect symbol constitutes a specific example of “variable display of second identification information (effect information)”. In this gaming machine 1, the symbol variation effect is executed in accordance with the symbol variation game (variable display and confirmation stop of the special symbol), but the effect symbol of the effect symbol is one of the “display effect elements” constituting the symbol variation effect. Fluctuation display is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 can display various symbols using the whole or a part thereof so that the player can visually recognize the symbols. That is, almost the entire display screen 27a becomes a display area, and a pattern indicating a background (hereinafter referred to as background pattern), a background color (blue, red, etc.) is displayed on the display area. The An effect symbol display area 27b (27L, 27C, 27R) for displaying three (three digits) effect symbols in a state of being superimposed on the background symbols and the front of the background color is provided on the display screen 27a. In the effect symbol display area 27b, a plurality (three in this embodiment) of effect symbols are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction, and the change display and stop display (complete stop or fixed stop) using these “effect symbols”. ) Etc. are made. In addition, a pattern indicating a character (hereinafter referred to as a character pattern) may be displayed as a background pattern, or a live-action image (not shown) may be displayed. Then, effect display (change display of effect symbol) is realized by these “effect symbol”, “background symbol”, and “character symbol”. In addition to the “display effect element” that realizes the display effect (effect display), the “effect element” that realizes the symbol variation effect, the “sound effect element” that realizes the sound effect, and the “light effect” that realizes the light effect. “Light emitting effect element”, “movable effect element” for realizing a movable effect, and the like. However, in the following, for the convenience of explanation, the change display and final stop of the effect symbol may be simply referred to as “symbol change effect”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, a first auxiliary symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with a first special symbol display unit 62a described later at a position on the right end side near the lower edge portion on the display screen 27a. A display area A and a second auxiliary symbol display area B that is variably displayed in conjunction with a second special symbol display unit 62b described later appear. In these auxiliary symbol display areas A and B, the auxiliary symbol for indicating the result of the determination of whether or not the special symbol is to be described later is linked with the corresponding special symbol display parts 62a and 62b (first special symbol and second special symbol). Then, after the variable display is performed, the variable display is stopped simultaneously with the corresponding special symbol display portions 62a and 62b. When the variable display is stopped, the stop symbol of the auxiliary symbol is confirmed and stopped (stop display), and the result of the determination of success / failure is displayed by the stop symbol. Further, the contents specified by the stop symbols to be confirmed and stopped (stop display) in the auxiliary symbol display areas A and B are the stop display of the corresponding special symbol display portions 62a and 62b (first special symbol and second special symbol). The same content as that specified by. In the “design symbol display,” “temporary stop (described later)” and “complete stop (described later)”, “temporary stop”, and “complete stop” are performed during the special symbol variation time. And re-variate. On the other hand, the auxiliary symbol does not perform “temporary stop” or “complete stop” during the variation time of the special symbol, and continues to display the change from beginning to end, and does not change again. That is, the change display of the special symbol and the change display of the auxiliary symbol are started when the change start timing of the special symbol is reached, and stopped when the change end timing of the special symbol is reached, and the change display is stopped during the change. There is nothing.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, a first reserved display area 27D and a second reserved display area 27E are provided on the edge side of the display screen 27a. Among these, in the first hold display area 27 </ b> D, the number of holds relating to the “first special symbol” generated on the basis of the ball entering the first start winning device 17 a (hereinafter referred to as “first hold number”) is “4”. “Second” is displayed as the upper limit number, and in the second holding display area 27E, the number of holdings related to the “second special symbol” generated based on the ball entering the second start winning device 17b (hereinafter referred to as “second holding number”). .) Is displayed with “4” as the upper limit. Then, any of the on-hold display areas 27D and 27E is acquired based on the balls entered into the start winning devices 17a and 17b. However, the number of pieces of ball entry information (determination random values) that are undigested (processing conditions are not established). Is indicated by “the number of displayed retained symbols”, and “the number of retained symbols displayed” is sequentially decremented and displayed each time undigested entry information is digested. In the following description, a game ball entering the first start prize device 17a is referred to as a "first start prize", and a game ball entering the second start prize device 17b is referred to as a "second start prize". Sometimes referred to as “winning”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the first start winning device 17a is a non-variable start winning device, and has a pocket shape in which an opening portion (game ball receiving port) whose size does not change is opened upward. In addition, the size of the opening (game ball receiving port) of the first start winning device 17a is set to allow passage of one game ball, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. . In addition, a first start-entry ball detection switch 17s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the passage of a game ball is arranged inside the first start winning device 17a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the second start winning device 17b is a variable (opening and closing) start winning device, and is positioned substantially vertically below the center of the stage portion 21p (rolling surface), and is located at the entrance side portion. An ordinary electric accessory 17d is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 17d is a so-called tulip type and is formed so that a pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17f are opened and closed on the left and right. That is, the second start winning device 17b is provided with a normal electric accessory solenoid 17c (see FIG. 6) for operating the pair of movable blade pieces 17e and 17f. In addition, a second start entrance ball detection switch 17t for detecting a game ball won in the second start prize device 17b is disposed inside the second start prize device 17b (see FIG. 6).

  Then, when the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c is not energized, the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17f are in the standing state (see the solid line in FIG. 2). As a result, a game ball receiving hole having a size allowing passage of one game ball is provided between the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17f, and there is a possibility that the game ball can enter the second start winning device 17b. A low closed state (first mode) is obtained. On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c is energized, the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17f are tilted so as to increase the distance between the upper ends with the lower end side as a fulcrum (see the broken line in FIG. 2). See), and an open state (second mode) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is increased. Here, in this gaming machine 1, the second start winning device 17b is provided with a high-frequency state generating means for generating a high-frequency state in which the frequency of becoming the second mode is higher than usual. This is achieved by extending the opening time of the second start winning device 17b (by changing the gaming state to the open extended state). When the gaming state is the open extended state, the time for the second start winning device 17b to be in the open state (second mode) becomes long (for example, “5 seconds”). On the other hand, in the non-open extended state (normally open state), the time during which the second start winning device 17b is in the open state (second mode) is shortened (for example, “0.2 seconds”).

  When the second start winning device 17b is in the closed state (first mode), a space portion that allows passage of one game ball is formed between the upper ends of the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17f. However, the first start winning device 17a is arranged vertically above the space portion, and prevents the game ball from entering the space portion. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the second start winning device 17b is in the closed state (first mode), it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning device 17b, and the second start winning device is not provided. When the device 17b is in the open state (second mode), a game ball can enter the second start winning device 17b. However, the second start winning device 17b and the first start winning device 17a are arranged in a separated state so that a game ball can enter the second start winning device 17b in the closed state (first mode). May be.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a big winning device 31 is arranged diagonally to the right of the second start winning device 17b. The grand prize winning device 31 includes a big prize opening (variable ball opening) 31a that opens at the front portion of the game board 10, an opening / closing plate 31b for opening and closing the big winning opening 31a, and the opening / closing plate 31b. A big winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 6) for driving and a big winning opening entering detection switch 31s (see FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning device 31 are provided.

  When the open / close plate 31b is in the standing posture, the open / close plate 31b closes the large winning port 31a in the large winning device 31, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball into the large winning port 31a (impossible to enter) State). On the other hand, when the opening / closing plate 31b is tilted forward with its lower end portion as a fulcrum and assumes a forward tilted posture, the grand prize opening 31a is opened, so that a game ball can enter the grand prize opening 31a ( It is possible to enter the ball. At this time, the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the opening / closing plate 31b flows down the game area 11, and constitutes a guiding portion that guides the game ball that has reached the big prize device 31 to the big prize opening 31a.

As shown in FIG. 2, the information display device 60 is a front portion of the game board main body 10A, and a lower left portion (lower left) of the outer edge portion 10B corresponding to the outside of the game area 11 (the front outer edge of the game board main body 10A). (Outer edge). Since the lower left part of the outer edge portion 10B is a part that can be viewed from the front through the lower left side of the viewing window 41a, the information display device 60 is visible from the front of the front frame 4 (see FIG. 1). ). As shown in FIG. 4 , the information display device 60 includes a substrate 60A. A first special symbol display unit 62a, a second special symbol display unit 62b, a normal symbol display unit 63, and the substrate 60A. A first special symbol hold display unit 64a, a second special symbol hold display unit 64b, a normal symbol hold display unit 65, and the like are provided.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the first special symbol display unit 62 a is configured by arranging five LEDs (P1 to P5 and P6 to P10) in two upper and lower rows. ing. Moreover, the 2nd special symbol display part 62a is comprised by arranging five LED (Q1-Q5, Q6-Q10) in the upper and lower 2 rows under the 1st special symbol display part 62a. Also, the first special symbol hold display unit 64a is configured by two LDEs (S) arranged on the upper left side of the first special symbol display unit 62a, and two LDEs arranged on the right side of the first special symbol hold display unit 64a. The second special symbol hold display part 64b is configured by (S). Furthermore, a normal symbol display unit 63 is configured by two LEDs (R1, R2) arranged on the right and left sides on the right side of the second special symbol display unit 62a, and two LEDs ( S) constitutes the normal symbol hold display section 65. Unlike the present embodiment, the information display device 60 can be arranged in the game area 11.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the first special symbol display unit 62a realizes the variable display of the “first special symbol” by blinking the ten LEDs (P1 to P10). Specifically, among these LEDs, the ones to be lit are turned on one by one in the order of “P1”, “P2”, “P3”... “P10”, and the LED that was lit first is turned on. By turning off the light, circulation display by the LEDs (P1 to P10) is performed. Then, the cyclic display of the “first special symbol” is realized by repeating this cyclic display for a predetermined time. In addition, the second special symbol display unit 62b also blinks the ten LEDs (Q1 to Q10) in the same manner as the LEDs (Q1 to Q10) of the first special symbol display unit 62a, thereby displaying the variation of the “second special symbol”. To realize. The execution mode of the variable display of the “second special symbol” is the same as that of the “first special symbol”. Here, each of the “first special symbol” and the “second special symbol” constitutes a specific example of the “first identification information”, and the variable display executed by the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol are displayed. The variation display executed by the symbol display unit 62b constitutes a specific example of “variable display of special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol)”. The “variable display of special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol)” is a variable display performed by display control by the main control unit 200A, and “variable display of effect symbols” and “auxiliary symbols (fourth symbol). The “variation display of symbol” is a variation display performed under display control by the sub-control unit 220A. In this embodiment, two types of special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) are targeted, but the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine targeting one type of special symbol. is there. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the display size of the special symbols (first special symbol display part 62a, second special symbol display part 62b) is a display of effect symbols ("7" "7" "7" in the figure) Since the display screen 27a is smaller than the size, and the display screen 27a is arranged at a position closer to the center of the game board 10, the effect design is easier to see than the special design.

  The first special symbol display unit 62a performs variable display of the first special symbol (circulation display using 10 LEDs) based on the “first start winning”, and the result of determination of success or failure when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed. Is displayed. In addition, the second special symbol display unit 62b performs variable display of the second special symbol (circulation display using 10 LEDs) based on the “second start winning”, and whether or not the execution time of the variable display has elapsed determines whether or not Is displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.6 seconds). In this embodiment, when the result of the determination is “out”, as shown in FIG. 5A, the 10 LEDs (P1 to P10 or Q1 to Q10) are displayed by the end of the variable display. Any one of them is turned on (stop display), and off display is performed. On the other hand, when the determination result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 5B, two or three of the ten LEDs (P1 to P10 or Q1 to Q10) are displayed depending on the end of the variable display. The display is performed by lighting (stop display) the unit. Note that “big hit” constitutes a specific example of “specific result”, but the types of big hits that can be generated in the gaming machine 1 will be described later.

  As described above, the normal symbol display unit 63 is configured to include two LEDs (R1, R2), and it is normal when the symbol variation start condition is satisfied based on the game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 16. Starts variable display of symbols. In the normal symbol variation display, although the number of LEDs is different from that of the special symbol described above, the two LEDs (R1, R2) constituting the normal symbol display unit 63 are alternately turned on in the same manner as the special symbol variation display. Realized by (flashing). Then, when the execution time of the normal symbol fluctuation display has elapsed, the two LEDs (R1, R2) are alternately turned on (normal symbol fluctuation display), and the result of the normal symbol fluctuation display (determination of whether or not the normal symbol is correct) Is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 0.5 seconds). At this time, when one (R1) of the two LEDs (R1, R2) is lit, the result of the normal symbol variation display is a hit, and when the other (R2) is lit, the result of the normal symbol variation display is off. is there.

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

  Returning to FIG. 2, the three general winning devices 45, 46 and 47 are arranged on the left side of the central device 20. In each of the general winning devices 45, 46, and 47, general ball detection switches 45s, 46s, and 47s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the entry of a game ball are disposed. A number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each board component described above. 18 is provided.

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 200A and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 222A, 240A, 260A). In other words, the main control board 200A is configured using the main control board 200, and controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not the winning ball is involved. The sub-control unit is configured using the sub-control board 220, and is configured using the sub-control unit 220A that controls the control of the game effects and the effect display control board 222, and controls the effect display device 27. It includes an effect display control unit 222A and the like.

  The control boards (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) are executed by a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and the CPU. ROM in which various programs and data are stored, RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and the CPU performs calculations Various peripheral LSIs such as an oscillator that outputs a clock of the above and a watchdog timer that monitors the runaway of the CPU are connected to each other via a bus. In addition, the direction of the arrow in FIG. 6 represents the direction which inputs / outputs a data or a signal. In addition, the CPU 201, RAM 202, and ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 are illustrated, and the CPU 220a, RAM 220b, and ROM 220c mounted on the sub control board 220 are illustrated, and CPUs mounted on other control boards. Further, illustration of RAM, ROM, etc. is omitted.

  The main control unit 200A includes a normal symbol actuating gate passage detection output switch 16s, a first start entrance entrance detection switch 17s, a second start entrance entrance detection switch 17t, general entrance detection switches 45s, 46s, 47c, and a grand prize opening. After receiving a game ball detection signal from the entrance detection switch 31 s and the like and determining whether or not it is related to the basic progress of the game and the winning ball, the sub-control unit 220A, the payout control unit 240A, the launch control unit 260A, etc. Then, various signals (commands) described later are output. Further, the main control unit 200A controls the drive by outputting signals to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the special prize opening solenoid 31c, and the information display device 60. Further, predetermined signals (commands) determined by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) are transmitted to the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240, respectively.

  When the sub-control unit 220A receives various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A, the sub-control unit 220A analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and produces a game according to the result. That is, the sub-control unit 220A controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A. The sub-control unit 220A receives the control signal from the main control board 200 and controls each board such as the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. The ROM 220c stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board. The CPU 220a receives the display control command (display control signal) sent from the main control unit 200A, and analyzes the received display control command based on the program stored in the ROM 220c. Then, the CPU 220a uses the newly generated command based on the display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A or the display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A as a symbol control command to the effect display control unit 222A. To send.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the effect display control board 222 includes a CPU 222a, a control ROM 222b, a control RAM 222c, a VDP (video display processor) 222d, a work RAM 222e, and a display ROM (character ROM) 222g. And a video RAM 222h. In addition, an effect display device 27 is electrically connected to the VDP 222d.

  The CPU 222a receives various display control signals (commands) transmitted from the sub-control board 220 and analyzes the received signals (commands) according to a program stored in the control ROM 222b. Then, the CPU 222a transmits the analysis result to the VDP 222d. The control ROM 222b stores various image display control programs corresponding to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the control RAM 222c is provided with a storage area and a work area for temporarily storing various data. ing. The display ROM 222g stores data related to the display of various effect symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (such as data of effect symbols that are variably displayed).

  The VDP 222d reads the data stored in the effect display ROM 222g based on the “analysis result” by the CPU 222a, generates image data in the work RAM 222e based on the read data, and temporarily stores it in the video RAM 222h. Thereafter, the image data stored in the video RAM 222h is loaded on the signal (RGB image signal) from the transmission unit 222k and transmitted to the effect display device 27.

  Returning to FIG. 6 for further description, speakers SP1 to SP4 that output predetermined sound effects are electrically connected to the amplifier board 224 (see FIG. 1). Further, the decoration driving board 226 is connected to various LED boards on which various decoration LEDs (lamps) provided on the front frame 4 and the game board 10 are mounted. Further, the main control unit 200A is connected to the payout control unit 240A so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and performs various types of control related to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout.

  Next, the manner in which various commands are transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) will be described using the schematic diagram of FIG. 7B. . That is, the main control unit 200A and the sub control unit 220A are connected by a 9-bit width parallel signal cable. Of these, one bit is allocated for outputting a strobe signal, and the remaining eight bits are allocated for command output. When a command is output from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A, first, command data for 8 bits is output to an 8-bit signal cable assigned for command output, and then A 1-bit strobe signal is output. Further, the sub control unit 220A can reliably read the command transmitted from the main control unit 200A by reading the command data at the rising timing of the strobe signal. Examples of commands output from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A include a variation pattern designation command (CHP), a special symbol stop information designation command (CJS), and a stop instruction command (CZE). The stop instruction command (CZE) constitutes a specific example of “predetermined command”.

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

  On the other hand, “effect design” is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the change display mode and the stop design are displayed by the sub-control unit 220A that controls the game effect under the control of the main control unit 200A. Is determined. Usually, the time from the start of the “design symbol” to the fixed stop after the start of the variable display is the same as the variable time of the “real symbol”, and the “design symbol” is confirmed and stopped. The contents (big hits, misses) do not contradict the contents (big hits, misses, etc.) shown when the “main symbol” in the first special symbol display part 62a or the second special symbol display part 62b is confirmed and stopped. The

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, based on the first start winning, the first special symbol display section 62a executes “symbol changing game related to the first special symbol” and displays the second special symbol based on the second starting winning. In the part 62b, the “symbol changing game related to the second special symbol” is executed. In addition, the symbol change effect is executed in the effect display device 27 in accordance with the execution of “the symbol variable game related to the first special symbol” or “the symbol variable game related to the second special symbol”. The outline of “symbol fluctuation game” and “symbol fluctuation effect” will be described below.

a. Symbol variation game The symbol variation game related to the first special symbol and the symbol variation game related to the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), LEDs constituting the corresponding special symbol display section (62a or 62b) (Circulation display (variation display)) of (a1 to a10, b1 to b10) and stop display (confirmed stop). Then, the result of the success / failure determination (hereinafter referred to as “first success / failure determination”) that is executed based on the “first winning prize” is displayed by the stop display in the symbol variable game related to the first special symbol, and the second special is displayed. The result of the success / failure determination (hereinafter referred to as “second winning / failure determination”) executed based on the “second start winning” is displayed by the stop display in the symbol variable game related to the symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is a normal probability state (low probability state), a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first and second determinations. The probability is about “1/315”. When the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state, a determination result indicating a big hit is derived in both the first and second determinations. The probability is about “1 / 31.5”. When a special symbol indicating a big hit is stopped (determined stop) on any of the special symbol display portions 62a and 62b, a “hit” is generated, and the big hit game execution means (that is, the specific game execution means) is driven. Jackpot game is executed. Here, “big hit” constitutes a specific example of “specific result”, and “big hit game” constitutes a specific example of “specific game”. In the following, a special symbol indicating that the result of the determination is a big hit is referred to as a “hit symbol”, and a special symbol indicating that the result of the determination is a failure is referred to as a “out symbol”. The “big hit symbol” and the “off symbol” constitute a specific example of the stop mode of the “first identification information”.

  In this embodiment, when the determination result is a big hit, the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 62a (62a or 62b) is determined using a random number lottery. Specifically, when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is “a jackpot symbol indicating the occurrence of 16R probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as probability variation symbol A)” or “by random lottery (distribution lottery)”. The jackpot symbol indicating the occurrence of the 16R normal jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol A) "is determined. In addition, when the result of the first hit / fail determination is a big hit, by random lottery, the big hit symbol is “normal symbol A”, “a big hit symbol indicating occurrence of 4R probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation symbol B”) and “4R normal”. The jackpot symbol is determined to be one of the jackpot symbols indicating the occurrence of the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol B). In addition, as shown in FIG.5 (b), by lighting two LED adjacent to a circulation direction among LED (a1-a10, b1-b10) which comprises a special symbol display part (62a or 62b). “Normal symbol A” is configured, and “normal symbol B” is configured by lighting two LEDs that are not adjacent in the circulation direction. Further, the “probability variation symbol A” is configured by lighting three LEDs adjacent in the circulation direction, and the “probability variation symbol B” is configured by lighting three LEDs not adjacent in the circulation direction.

  When the big hit game is started, the main control unit 200A drives and stops the big prize opening solenoid 31c, so that the “opening / closing operation for opening and closing the big prize opening 31a” is executed. In each round game during the big hit game, an open / close operation is performed on the big winning device 31 to change the big winning opening 31a to an open state (a state in which a player can enter the ball) only once. In addition, when a predetermined number (10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 31a or when the opening time of the big winning opening 31a reaches the opening limit time (30 seconds), the round end condition is satisfied. To finish the current round game (big hit round). When the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between, the big hit game is finished.

  When “16R probability variable big hit” or “16R normal big hit” is generated, “round game” is executed “16 times” big hit game A, and when “4R positive variable big hit” or “4R normal big hit” is generated, “round The big hit game B with the number of executions of “game” being “4 times” is executed. Further, when “16R probability variation big hit” or “4R probability variation big hit” is generated, the probability variation means (described later) is activated after the corresponding big hit game is finished, and the probability that the determination result is a big hit (hit probability) Becomes a state with a high probability (high probability state). In addition, when “16R probability variation big hit” or “4R probability variation big hit” occurs, the release extension means (described later) is activated after the big hit game is finished, and the release time of the second start winning device 17b is extended (open). Extended state). The high probability state and the extended extended state are used until the cumulative number of special symbol variation games that are executed without generating a big hit after the end of the big hit game reaches “10,000 times” (substantially, the next big hit is generated. Until).

  When "16R normal big hit" or "4R normal big hit" occurs, the probability changing means does not start operation after the corresponding big hit game ends, so the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal probability state (low probability state). Is done. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, the release extension means (described later) is activated, and the release time of the second start winning device 17b is extended (open extension state). This open extended state is continued until the cumulative number of special symbol variable games executed without causing a big hit after the end of the big hit game reaches “100”. As described above with reference to FIG. 13, in the “allocation lottery” in which the result of the second winning / failing determination is “big hit”, the “swinging” in the case where the result of the first winning / failing determination is “big hit”. Compared with “minute lottery”, a more advantageous distribution is made to the player.

b. Outline of symbol variation effect The symbol variation effect is also started based on the first start prize or the second start prize. The execution time (variation time) of the symbol variation effect is also specified by a variation pattern (described later) determined at the start of variation display of the special symbol. In this symbol variation effect, as shown in FIG. 3A, an effect symbol display area 27b appears in a predetermined part of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the effect symbol variation display is started. The symbol variation effect is started when the sub control unit 220A receives the symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control unit 200A. Here, the command at the start of symbol variation indicates a variation pattern designation command (CHP) and a special symbol stop information designation command (CJS).

  When the variation time of the special symbol elapses and the “stop instruction command (CZE)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A, the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped for a certain time (about 0.6 seconds). The result of the success / failure determination is also indicated by the final stop of the effect symbol. When the variation display mode of the variation display of the effect symbols constituting the symbol variation effect is the normal variation mode (hereinafter simply referred to as “in the case of the symbol variation effect of the normal variation mode”), the sub-control unit 220A. Before the main control unit 200A transmits the “stop instruction command (CZE)”, “temporary stop” and “complete stop” are performed in this order. Further, when the variation display mode of the variation display of the effect symbol constituting the symbol variation effect is the re-variation mode (hereinafter simply referred to as “the case of the re-variation mode symbol variation effect”), the sub-control unit 220A. Before the main control unit 200A transmits the “stop instruction command (CZE)”, the sub-control unit 220A performs “temporary stop”, “complete stop”, “revariation”, “temporary stop”, and “complete stop”. Perform in this order.

  As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, etc., on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the effect symbol change display and the confirmation stop are performed while displaying the effect symbol display area 27b with three (three digits) effect symbols. The This variation of the effect design is to display the arithmetic numbers from “1” to “9” in this order, and then display the arithmetic numbers from “1” to “9” in this order again. It consists of repeated “circular display (scroll fluctuation display)”. In addition, the stop symbols of the production symbols include “a symbol indicating a big hit (big hit symbol)” and “a symbol indicating a loss (loss symbol)”. Among them, the symbol indicating the occurrence of “16R probability variation big hit” or “4R probability variation big hit” is composed of a combination in which all three production symbols are the same odd numbers, and the occurrence of “16R normal big hit” or “4R normal big hit” occurs. The symbol indicating is configured by a combination in which the three effect symbols are all the same even numbers (see FIG. 8). As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, when the “big hit symbol” is displayed on the effect display device 27, the reach display is performed in the middle of the presumed variation display, but the “out of symbol” is displayed. When reach display is performed in the middle of the presumed variation display (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”), and when reach display is not performed during the premise variation display (hereinafter referred to as “normal out”). .) Here, the jackpot symbol displayed using the effect symbol and the off symbol displayed using the effect symbol constitute a specific example of the stop mode of the effect symbol at the time of final stop.

  In the case of the symbol variation effect, the effect symbol display area 27b of various aspects can appear on the display screen 27a. In other words, the effect symbol display area 27b can appear in various sizes (approximately the entire region, approximately the center, near the edge, etc.) on the display screen 27a. A specific mode shown in (a) (a mode in which three effect symbols are arranged in the horizontal direction) will be described as an example. In other words, the effect symbol display area 27b according to this specific mode includes a left circulation display area 27L for performing circulation display of an effect symbol located on the left side (hereinafter referred to as “left effect symbol”), and an effect symbol positioned at the center. (Hereinafter referred to as a “middle effect symbol”) in the middle circulation display area 27C and a right circulation display area 27R in which an effect symbol located on the right side (hereinafter referred to as “right effect symbol”) is cyclically displayed. It consists of and.

  The left circulation display area 27L, the middle circulation display area 27C, and the right circulation display area 27R are areas in which the production symbols (numbers to be calculated) are changed from the upper side to the lower side. Is displayed. That is, the longitudinal widths of the left circulation display area 27L, the middle circulation display area 27C, and the right circulation display area 27R correspond to substantially the entire width along the vertical direction of the display screen 27a. On the other hand, the short width of the left circulation display area 27L, the middle circulation display area 27C, and the right circulation display area 27R is configured to be less than “1/3” of the substantially full width along the horizontal direction of the display screen 27a. These circulation display areas 27L, 27C, and 27R are displayed in the display screen 27a in a state where adjacent ones do not touch each other (contact). Since each circulation display area 27L, 27C, and 27R is displayed semi-transparently or transparently, as shown in FIG. 3A, the player provides a production background behind each circulation display area 27L, 27C, and 27R. The element will be viewed in a watermarked state.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the left circulation display area 27L, the middle circulation display area 27C, and the right circulation display area 27R include stop display areas LH, CH, and RH positioned substantially at the center in the vertical direction, and each stop display. Upper display areas LU, CU, and RU positioned above the areas LH, CH, and RH, and lower display areas LD, CD, and RD positioned below the respective stop display areas LH, CH, and RH. And each numerical symbol (in order of “1” to “9”) constituting the effect symbol is an upper display area LU, CU, RU, stop display area LH, CH, RH, lower display area LD, CD, RD. By displaying the images so as to move in order, a variation display (circulation display) of the effect symbols is realized. For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, at the first predetermined timing, “8” is displayed in the upper display area LU of the left circulation display area 27L, “7” is displayed in the stop display area LH, and “6” is displayed in the lower display area LD. In the case of being displayed, “8” displayed in the upper display area LU is displayed in the stop display area LH at the second predetermined timing, and “7” displayed in the stop display area LH is displayed in the lower display area. By displaying it on the LD, etc., it is possible to realize the variation display of the effect symbol. Here, the stop display areas LH, CH, and RH are areas that constitute stop display positions of the corresponding effect symbols. However, the stop display areas LH, CH, RH of the left circulation display area 27L, the middle circulation display area 27C, and the right circulation display area 27R (appearance position, size, shape, etc. on the display screen 27a). The appearance position, size, shape, and the like are also changed.

  In any of the left circulation display area 27L, the middle circulation display area 27C, and the right circulation display area 27R, the speed at which the effect design fluctuates is high. For example, the production symbol moves from the upper display areas LU, CU, RU to the stop display areas LH, CH, RH (for example, 30 mm), or from the stop display areas LH, CH, RH to the lower display areas LD, CD, RD. The moving speed (for example, 30 mm) is set to a speed at which a time of “60 to 100 ms” is performed. For this reason, it is difficult or impossible for the player to recognize the effect symbols that are “circularly displayed (scroll fluctuation display)” in the left circulation display area 27L, the middle circulation display area 27C, and the right circulation display area 27R. ing. In the gaming machine 1, immediately before the effect symbol is shaken and changed, the “change rate of the effect symbol” is gradually reduced, and the effect symbol becomes gradually easier to recognize. Then, when the effect symbol fluctuates in the stop display areas LH, CH, and RH, the effect symbol can be recognized. Here, “shake fluctuation” means that the effect design (left effect design, middle effect design, right effect design) is recognizable so that it can be recognized without cyclic display (scroll variation display). Refers to the state of the

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, with the stop display areas LH, CH, and RH as the center, the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) are kept in a recognizable state slightly ( For example, it is displayed in the stop display areas LH, CH, and RH as shown in FIG. 10B when moving up and down (with a movement amount that does not exceed the vertical width of the arithmetic numbers constituting the effect symbol). A case where the effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) is swung in the left-right direction while being in a recognizable state can be exemplified. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), a predetermined design is maintained while recognizing the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) displayed in the stop display areas LH, CH, and RH. When alternately rotating in the rotation direction and the reverse rotation direction, or as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, The case where the magnitude | size is changed, keeping the state which can recognize a right effect design) etc. can be illustrated.

c. Specific Example of Symbol Variation Effect In the following, after describing the symbol variation effect in the normal variation mode, the symbol variation effect in the re-variation mode will be described. By the way, in each of the following specific examples, in order to illustrate the symbol variation effect executed in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol, FIGS. 11 to 14 show the variation of the auxiliary symbol in the second auxiliary symbol display area B. In the first auxiliary symbol display area A, the auxiliary symbol does not perform variable display. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, each specific example is applicable also to the symbol fluctuation production performed according to the fluctuation display of the 1st special symbol, and in this case, in the 1st auxiliary symbol display area A, an auxiliary symbol is applied. The variable display is performed, and the auxiliary symbol does not perform the variable display in the second auxiliary symbol display area B.

  11 to 14, “downward arrows” shown in the auxiliary symbol display areas A and B indicate that the target auxiliary symbol is changing, and “hatching display” in the auxiliary symbol display areas A and B is This indicates that the target auxiliary symbol is not performing a variable display (stopped). Further, in each specific example, the second auxiliary symbol display is accompanied with the start of the variable display of the target special symbol (in each specific example, the second special symbol may be the first special symbol). In the region B, the auxiliary symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and the auxiliary symbol continues to be displayed while the special symbol is being displayed. When the special symbol is displayed, the display of the auxiliary symbol is also ended. Even when a temporary stop or complete stop is executed in the symbol variation effect, the target special symbol and auxiliary symbol are displayed in a variable display.

c-1. Symbol Variation Production in Normal Variation Mode Specific example 1 shown in FIG. 11 shows a case where the occurrence of “normal deviation” is notified by the confirmed stop of the production symbol. When this symbol variation effect is started, the effect symbol display region 27b appears on the display screen 27a, and the effect symbols (left effect symbol, medium effect symbol, Cycle display (scroll fluctuation display) of right effect symbol) is executed (a1). When the timing for swinging and changing the “left effect design” arrives, the “left effect design” is changed in the stop display area LH (a2). As a result, the “left effect symbol” is displayed in a state of being finely moved so that it can be recognized in the stop display area LH.

  Subsequently, when the timing for swinging and changing the “right effect design” arrives, the “right effect design” that shows a numerical value different from the “left effect design” that has been shaken previously changes in the stop display area RH. (A3). Thereby, the “right effect design” is displayed in a slightly moved state so that it can be recognized in the stop display area LH. After that, when the timing to change the “middle effect design” arrives, the “middle effect design” showing the different numbers from the “left effect design” and the “right effect design” that previously fluctuated is stopped. The vibration is varied in the region LH (a4). As a result, the “medium effect symbol” is displayed in a state of slight movement so that it can be recognized in the stop display area CH.

  Due to the fluctuation of the “middle effect”, the “left effect”, “middle effect” and “right effect” will be in a state of fine movement (shake fluctuation). The temporary stop of the symbol is started. In other words, when the “left effect symbol”, “middle effect symbol”, and “right effect symbol” are in a state of slight movement (swing fluctuation state), the stop state of the effect symbol (second identification information) can be recognized. The displayed “temporary stop” is performed. This temporary stop indicates that there is a possibility that the effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) may be fixedly stopped in a stop mode (combination) that indicates the occurrence of “normally off”. Then, when this temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds) (a4), the fine movement (fluctuation fluctuation) of the “left effect design”, the “middle effect design”, and the “right effect design” is performed. A complete stop is performed to stop and display the effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) in the stop mode indicated by the stop and temporary stop (a5).

  When this complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), a “stop instruction command (CZE)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. Receiving this “stop instruction command (CZE)”, the sub-control unit 220A displays the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) that are stopped and displayed by complete stop for the second time (approximately 0.6 seconds). ) Is stopped for stop display (a6). In the first specific example, the occurrence of “normal deviation” is notified by this fixed stop. In addition, in this embodiment, a mode in which the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol are fluctuated in this order is illustrated, but the order in which the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) fluctuate is It is not limited to this. For example, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol may fluctuate in the order, or all the effect symbols (the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol) may fluctuate simultaneously.

  FIG. 12 shows a case (specific example 2) in which the occurrence of “reaching loss” is notified when the production symbol is stopped and a case (specific example 3) in which the occurrence of “big hit” is notified by the production symbol is stopped. ing. Also in the specific example 2 and the specific example 3, when the symbol variation effect is started, the effect symbol display region 27b appears on the display screen 27a, and the effect is generated in the left circulation display region 27L, the middle circulation display region 27C, and the right circulation display region 27R. Performs cyclic display (scroll fluctuation display) of symbols. Then, when the timing for swinging and changing the “left effect symbol” arrives, the “left effect symbol” is changed in the stop display area LH (b1, c1).

  Subsequently, when the timing for swinging the “right effect design” arrives, the “right effect design” indicating the same arithmetical numbers as the “left effect design” that has been shaken previously changes in the stop display area RH. (B2, c2). Thereby, the “right effect symbol” and the “left effect symbol” indicating the same arithmetic numbers are displayed in a recognizable state (displayed in a slightly moved state), and reach display is started. Here, the reach display of the present embodiment shows the same arithmetic numbers except for one of a plurality of effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) that are variably displayed on the display screen 27a. However, the reach display mode is not limited to this. For example, when a stop mode indicating a specific result is completed by arranging odd numbers in ascending order in the order of “left effect symbol”, “middle effect symbol”, and “right effect symbol”, the “left effect symbol” is an odd number. Reach display can be performed by performing the scroll variation display of the “medium effect symbol” in a state where the symbol “N + 4” as the symbol “N” and the symbol “N + 4” are fluctuated. In this case, when the middle effect symbol finally shows the “N + 2” symbol, the fluctuation changes, and when the three effect symbols “N”, “N + 2”, and “N + 4” are recognizable and temporarily stopped. Thus, the stop mode indicating the specific result is completed.

  In the second specific example, when the timing for changing the “medium effect symbol” after reaching the reach is reached, the “medium effect symbol” is changed in the stop display area LH (b3). In this case, the “right effect design” and the “left effect design” that have been fluctuated earlier are varied in the “middle effect design” indicating a different numerical value, and the effect design (second identification information) is temporarily changed. Stop. This temporary stop indicates that there is a possibility that the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) may be fixedly stopped in a stop mode (combination) that indicates the occurrence of “reaching loss”. When the temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds) (b3), the fine movement (fluctuation fluctuation) of the “left effect symbol”, “middle effect symbol”, and “right effect symbol” is stopped. Then, complete stop is performed to stop and display the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop (b4). When the complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), a “stop instruction command (CZE)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. Receiving this “stop instruction command (CZE)”, the sub-control unit 220A displays the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) that are stopped and displayed by complete stop for the second time (approximately 0.6 seconds). ) Is stopped for stop display (b5). In the second specific example, the occurrence of “reach out” is notified by this fixed stop.

  Also in the specific example 3, when the timing for changing the “medium effect symbol” after reaching the reach is reached, the “medium effect symbol” is changed in the stop display area LH (c3). In this case, the “middle effect design” indicating the same arithmetic numbers as the “right effect design” and the “left effect design” that have been oscillating first is oscillated and changed, and the effect design (second identification information) is temporarily changed. Stop. This temporary stop indicates that there is a possibility that the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) may be fixedly stopped in a stop mode (combination) that indicates the occurrence of “big hit”. When the temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds) (c3), the fine movement (swing fluctuation) of the “left effect design”, the “middle effect design” and the “right effect design” is stopped. Then, complete stop is performed to stop and display the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop (c4). When the complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), a “stop instruction command (CZE)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. Receiving this “stop instruction command (CZE)”, the sub-control unit 220A displays the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) that are stopped and displayed by complete stop for the second time (approximately 0.6 seconds). ) Is performed to stop and display (c5). And in the specific example 3, generation | occurrence | production of "big hit" is alert | reported by this fixed stop.

c-2. FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show an example of the symbol variation effect of the re-variation mode (hereinafter referred to as “specific example 4”). FIG. 12 also shows an example (hereinafter referred to as “specific example 5”) of the symbol variation effect in the normal variation mode for comparison. In FIG. 13, only the contents of the effect after the reach display (d1, f1) is executed will be described. However, the effect before the reach display is executed is the same as in the second specific example.

  In the specific example 4 and the specific example 5, when the timing for changing the “medium effect symbol” is reached, the “medium effect symbol” is changed in the stop display area LH (d2, f2). In this case, the “middle effect symbol” indicating a numerical value different from the “right effect symbol” and the “left effect symbol” is fluctuated to temporarily stop the effect symbol (second identification information).

  In the specific example 4 and the specific example 5, when the temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds) (d2, f2), the “left effect symbol”, “middle effect symbol” and “ Stops the slight movement (swing fluctuation) of the “right effect design” and stops the display of the effect design (left effect design, middle effect design, right effect design) in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop (d3, f3). .

  By the way, in the specific example 5, the complete stop which stops and displays the effect symbols (the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, the right effect symbol) in the stop mode indicating the establishment of the “reach out” (so-called “stop mode indicating the missed eye”). After a predetermined time (0.3 seconds) has elapsed (f3), a definite stop is performed in which the effect symbols stopped and displayed as a result of this complete stop are stopped and displayed as they are (f4). Thereby, the occurrence of “reach out of reach” is notified.

  On the other hand, in the specific example 4, when this complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), the re-variation is executed to display the effect symbols that are completely stopped (d4, d5). D6) of FIG. Here, in this embodiment, in the state where the “left effect symbol” and the “right effect symbol” are stopped or swayed, the “middle effect symbol” is variably displayed in the middle circulation display area 27C. (Circulation display) is performed, but this re-variation is variably displayed (circulation display) in all the circulation display areas (left circulation display area 27L, middle circulation display area 27C, right circulation display area 27R). It may be performed by displaying the effect symbols in two circulation display areas in a variable manner (circulation display). Further, in the case of re-variation, a character that becomes a friend (a friend character) for the player and a character (enemy character) that becomes an enemy for the player can appear on the display screen 27a to execute a battle effect (d5, FIG. 14 d6). In this battle performance, when a result advantageous to the player is announced by the final stop after the re-change, the teammate character is displayed to win in the battle being re-changed, and for the player by the final stop after the change. When an unfavorable result is notified, it is good also as performing display which an enemy character wins in the battle under re-variation.

  When the timing for swinging and changing the “medium effect symbol” comes after the start of re-variation, the “medium effect symbol” is changed in the stop display area LH (d7 or e7). At this time, during the re-variation, the “right effect design” and the “left effect design” that have been stopped or shaken are in a state of being shaken. Then, when notifying the specific result (big hit) in the end, the “middle effect symbol” indicating the same arithmetic numbers as the “right effect symbol” and the “left effect symbol” is fluctuated to change the effect symbol ( (2nd identification information) is temporarily stopped (d7). On the other hand, when the non-specific result (displacement) is finally notified, the “middle effect symbol” indicating a different number from the “right effect symbol” and the “left effect symbol” is fluctuated to change the effect symbol ( (Second identification information) is temporarily stopped (e7).

  When the temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds) (d7 or e7), the fine movement (fluctuation fluctuation) of the “left effect design”, “middle effect design” and “right effect design” is stopped. Then, complete stop is performed to stop and display the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop (d8 or e8). When the complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), a “stop instruction command (CZE)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. Receiving this “stop instruction command (CZE)”, the sub-control unit 220A displays the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) that are stopped and displayed by complete stop for the second time (approximately 0.6 seconds). ) Is performed to stop and display (d9 or e9).

d. Features of Symbol Variation Effects Next, the features of the symbol variation effects of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 15 is a time chart showing the characteristics of the “symbol fluctuation effect in the normal variation mode”, and FIGS. 16 and 17 are time diagrams showing the characteristics of the “symbol variation effect in the re-variation mode”. FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing the main part of FIG. 15, and FIG. 18B is an explanatory diagram showing the main part of FIGS. 16 and 17. Further, FIG. 19 is an explanatory view showing a comparative example. In the following description, the “symbol variation effect of the normal variation mode” illustrated in FIG. 15 and FIG. 18A is referred to as “example 1”, and the “revariation mode” illustrated in FIG. 16, FIG. 17 and FIG. "Design variation effect" will be referred to as "example 2". In FIGS. 15 to 19, “right design” indicates “right effect design”, “left design” indicates “left effect design”, and “middle design” indicates “middle effect design”.

  In Example 1 shown in FIG. 15 (design variation effect of the normal variation mode), when the timing for starting the variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) comes, the main control unit 200A displays the special symbol. While the fluctuation display is started, a fluctuation pattern designation command (design fluctuation start command) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 220A. Thus, the sub-control unit 220A that has received the variation pattern designation command produces an effect design (left effect design, right effect) in all circulation display areas (left circulation display area 27L, middle circulation display area 27C, and right circulation display area 27R). The cyclic display of the symbol and the medium effect symbol) is started, and thereby the variation display of the effect symbol is started.

  Thereafter, the sub-control unit 220A starts fluctuation of the left effect symbol at the timing (t1) when the left effect symbol should be changed. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 220A starts the fluctuation of the right effect symbol at the timing (t2) when the left effect symbol should be changed. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 220A starts the fluctuation variation of the medium effect symbol at the timing (t3) at which the medium effect symbol should be varied. When these three effect symbols are in a state where they fluctuate, a temporary stop of the effect symbols (left effect symbol, right effect symbol, middle effect symbol) is established. Then, the sub-control unit 220A continues the temporary stop for the first time (0.3 seconds), and then performs the complete stop for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds).

  When the variation display time of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) elapses, the main control unit 200A terminates the special symbol variation display to stop the special symbol and stop the designation. The command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 220A. Here, the stop designation command is normally transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A at the timing when the scheduled stop execution time (0.3 seconds of the predetermined time) elapses. Then, the sub-control unit 220A that has received the stop designation command executes the final stop of the effect symbol (left effect symbol, right effect symbol, middle effect symbol) for the second time (about 0.6 seconds). In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 220A exemplifies a mode of starting to confirm and stop the production symbol based on the reception of the stop designation command. However, the sub-control unit 220A itself ends the variation display of the production symbol. A modification for controlling the timing can also be exemplified. For example, a timer for measuring the execution time of the effect symbol variation display is provided in the sub-control unit 220A, and when a variation pattern designation command (design variation start command) is received, the sub-control unit 220A starts measurement by the timer. If the sub-control unit 220A determines that the time measured by the timer is the end time of the effect symbol variation display, the sub-control unit 220A terminates the effect symbol variation display and stops the confirmation of the effect symbol. It is good as well.

  In Example 2 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 (symbol variation effect of re-variation mode), when the timing for starting the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) comes, the main control unit 200A While the special symbol variation display is started, a variation pattern designation command (design variation start command) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 220A. Thus, the sub-control unit 220A that has received the variation pattern designation command produces an effect design (left effect design, right effect) in all circulation display areas (left circulation display area 27L, middle circulation display area 27C, and right circulation display area 27R). The cyclic display of the symbol and the medium effect symbol) is started, and thereby the variation display of the effect symbol is started.

  Thereafter, the sub-control unit 220A performs the fluctuation variation of the left production symbol, the fluctuation variation of the right production symbol, and the fluctuation variation of the middle production symbol as in Example 1, thereby producing the production symbol (second identification information). The temporary stop is established. Then, after the temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds), the complete stop is performed for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds). However, in Example 2, the stop designation command is not transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A at the timing when the scheduled execution time of this complete stop (0.3 seconds of the predetermined time) elapses. Then, when the scheduled complete stop execution time (0.3 seconds of the predetermined time) has elapsed, the sub-control unit 220A starts to display the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) in the middle circulation display area 27C, and changes again. To start. At this time, the “right effect symbol” and the “left effect symbol” can be in a completely stopped state or can be shaken again.

  After starting the re-variation in this way, the sub-control unit 220A causes the “medium effect symbol” to fluctuate based on the arrival of the fluctuation variation start timing of the medium effect symbol, and starts the temporary stop of the effect symbol (second identification information). To do. At this time, the “right effect design” and the “left effect design” fluctuate. Then, when the temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds), the complete stop is performed.

  Also in Example 2 (design variation effect of re-variation mode), when the variation time of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) elapses, the main control unit 200A ends the variation display of the special symbol. The special symbol is confirmed and stopped, and a stop designation command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 220A. Also in Example 2 (symbol change effect of re-variation mode), the stop designation command is usually the main timing at which the scheduled stop execution time (0.3 seconds of the predetermined time) after re-variation elapses. It is transmitted from the control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. Then, the sub-control unit 220A that has received the stop designation command executes the final stop of the effect symbol (left effect symbol, right effect symbol, middle effect symbol) for the second time (about 0.6 seconds).

  By the way, unlike the present embodiment, the comparative example shown in FIG. 19 shows a case where a complete stop is not performed regardless of whether the variation mode of the symbol variation effect is the normal variation mode or the re-variation mode. In this comparative example, at the moment when the temporary stop ends, does the symbol variation effect end without re-variation as shown in FIG. 19 (a), or develops into re-variation as shown in FIG. 19 (b)? Becomes clear. For this reason, when the “temporary stop” is completed and the fixed stop is immediately performed, it is instantly determined that the symbol variation effect does not develop into re-variation, and the expectation for the development to re-variation is immediately lost. .

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 15 to 18, even if the variation mode of the symbol variation effect is either the normal variation mode or the re-variation mode, the complete stop is executed immediately after the temporary stop is completed. When this complete stop is completed, it finally becomes clear whether the symbol variation effect ends without re-variation as shown in FIG. 18 (a) or develops into re-variation as shown in FIG. 18 (b). To do. In this way, regardless of whether the variation mode of the symbol variation effect is the normal variation mode or the re-variation mode, after the temporary stop is completed, the player can perform the effect symbol (the left effect symbol) in the stop mode indicated at the time of the temporary stop. , Middle production symbol, right production symbol) will face a complete stop. And for the player who faces the stop display of the effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) over the duration of the complete stop (predetermined time), this stop display will lead to a definite stop. It will be predicted whether there will be re-variation. In other words, creating a complete stop after the end of the temporary stop adds a sinking time to predict the effect after the end of the temporary stop (to give the player the sinking time) Can be increased.

(4) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In this game control process, each process such as a prize ball payout process (S80), a normal symbol game process (S100), a normal electric game game process (S200), a special symbol game process (S300), a big hit game process (S600), etc. Is executed repeatedly. Note that the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 of this embodiment is configured to execute the processing of S80 to S600 in FIG. 20 every time a timer interrupt with a period of 4 msec occurs after the power is turned on. That is, the processing of S80 to S600 in FIG. 20 is repeatedly executed every 4 msec. Here, the main controller 200A constitutes a specific example of “game control means for performing game progress control”.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol game process (S300) among the processes constituting the game control process shown in FIG. 20 will be described in detail. The prize ball payout process (S80) is a process related to a prize ball payout when a game ball enters the winning device (17a, 17b, 31, 45 to 47), and the normal symbol game process (S100) is normal. This is a process for performing a normal symbol variation display and a normal symbol stop display (success symbol or off symbol stop display) in the symbol display unit 63. Further, the ordinary electric accessory game process (S200) is a process related to the opening and closing of the second start winning device 17b.

  When the special symbol game process (S300) is started, as shown in FIG. 21, it is first determined whether or not a first start prize or a second start prize has occurred (S301a, S301b). Then, when a negative determination is made in the processing of S301a and the processing of S301b (S301a; NO, S301b; NO), the processing proceeds to the processing after S308 shown in FIG.

  When the CPU 201 determines that the first start winning has occurred (S301a; YES), the number of the first special symbols corresponding to the first starting winning (first holding number) is less than a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). Or less) (S302a). If it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302a (S302a; YES), a random number value for determination is acquired accordingly (S303a). The random number value for determination acquired based on the first start winning is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 (hereinafter referred to as “first random number value memory for determination”). The number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the first start winning (first number of reserved) "is cumulatively stored (added and stored) (S303a). Here, the determination random number value acquired in the process of S303a includes (a) a random determination random value used for the first determination to be executed based on the first start winning prize, and (b) a first special symbol display unit. 62c, a symbol determination random number value for determining a stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped, and (c) reach display (reach effect) in the effect symbol change display (symbol change effect) executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. There is a reach random number value for determining whether or not to perform.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 includes a first start winning device 17a and a second start winning device 17b as start winning devices. In addition, a first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “special diagram 1”) that performs variable display based on the first start prize, and a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1”) that performs variable display based on the occurrence of the second start prize. Also referred to as “Special Figure 1”). In the situation where the determination random number value based on the start winning to the first start winning device 17a and the determination random value based on the start winning to the second start winning device 17b are stored, the latter is preferentially stored. Processed (described later). 21 to 24, among the processes performed by the CPU 201, each process executed based on the first start winning (hereinafter referred to as a process related to the special figure 1) and the second start winning. Among the executed processes (hereinafter referred to as processes related to the special drawing 2), the same processes are given the same number of steps (numbers for calculation). Since the process with the same number of steps is basically the same process, one of “process related to special figure 1” and “process related to special figure 2” will be described in the following description. The description of the other may be omitted. In addition, “process for special figure 1” is distinguished by adding “a” in alphabet to “number of steps”, and “process for special figure 2” by adding “b” in alphabet to “number of steps”. There is.

  If it is determined that the second start winning has occurred (S301b; YES), the number of second special symbols corresponding to the second start winning (second holding number) is less than a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). Or less) (S302b). If it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number in the process of S302b (S302b; YES), a random number value for determination is acquired accordingly (S303b). The random number value for determination acquired based on the second start winning prize is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 (hereinafter referred to as “second random number value memory for determination”). The number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the second start winning (second number of reserved) "is cumulatively stored (added and stored) (S303b). Here, the determination random number value acquired in the process of S303b includes (a) a random determination value for determining whether or not to be executed based on the second start winning prize, and (b) a second special symbol display unit. The symbol determination random number value for determining the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and stopped at 62b, (c) Reach display (reach effect) in the effect symbol change display (symbol change effect) executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 There is a reach random number value for determining whether or not to perform.

  In the process of S308, as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being executed (S308). Specifically, if the big hit game flag (see the process of S378 in FIG. 23) is set (set to ON), a positive determination is made in the process of S308.

  When the CPU 201 determines that the big hit game is being executed (S308; YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S308 that the big hit game is not being executed (S308; NO), whether or not the special symbol is fluctuating, that is, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is fluctuating. It is determined whether or not (S310). If the special symbol is not changing (S310; NO), it is considered that either the special symbol has not yet changed, or has been stopped and displayed as a stop symbol after the change display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during a fixed stop time for fixedly stopping the special symbol stop symbol (S312). If the special symbol is not variably displayed (S310; NO), and if it is not the fixed stop time during which the special symbol is stopped (S312; NO), whether or not the variable display can be started. Is determined (S314a, S314b). In the present embodiment, the fixed stop time for displaying the special symbol stop symbol is 0.6 seconds.

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

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

  In the second success / failure determination process (S320b), a process related to the second success / failure determination is performed. In this second success / failure determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the probability state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state (whether or not the probability variation flag is set). “Big hit determination” is performed using the “data table for use” and “the random number for determination (determination random value for big hit) read out in the process of S316b”, and when the normal probability state (low probability state), The “big hit determination” is performed using the “normal probability data table” and the “determination random number value read in the process of S316b (determination random number value for big hit)”. Note that the second success / failure determination process (S320b) and the first success / failure determination process (S320a), which will be described later, constitute a specific example of the process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 as the “determination means”.

  When the CPU 201 performs the second win / fail determination process (S320b), the CPU 201 proceeds to the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b). When the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b) is started, as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the result of the second win / fail determination (S320b) is “big hit”. If it is determined (S502; YES), the process proceeds to S510 and "big hit fluctuation setting processing" is performed. In the big hit variation setting process (S510), the symbol (stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 62a based on the result of random number lottery using the symbol determination random number value included in the determination random value read in the above-described processing of S316 ( After performing the process of determining (selecting) the jackpot symbol), a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is selected based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the like. Then, using the selected variation pattern table, processing for setting (determining) the variation pattern by random number lottery is performed.

  Here, in determining (selecting) the variation pattern, in the gaming state where the big hit probability is low and the normal variation is performed, the variation pattern table for “low probability normal variation state” shown in FIG. In a gaming state with a low probability and a short variation, a variation pattern table (not shown) for “low probability short variation state” is used, and in a gaming state where the big hit probability is a high probability and a short variation is performed , A variation pattern table (not shown) for “high probability shortened variation state” is used.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S502 that the result of the determination is not “big hit” (S502; NO), the process proceeds to S540 and “outgoing fluctuation setting process” is performed. In the outlier variation setting process (S540), a variation pattern is set (determined) by random lottery using “a variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1”. Thereafter, a symbol determination random number value is acquired, and processing for setting a stop symbol is performed. The determination random number value acquired in the process of S303 includes a reach random number value. In the process of S540, the reach random number value is read out, and whether or not the reach effect is executed is determined based on the read reach random number value. Is done. Then, the variation pattern table used in the process of S540 is selected as follows. That is, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “low probability normal fluctuation state” and no reach effect is performed, among the change pattern tables indicated as “no reach effect” in FIG. When the variation pattern table corresponding to the number of reservations is set and the reach effect is performed, the variation pattern table labeled “With reach effect” in FIG. 26 is set. In addition, although not shown in the drawing, even when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “low probability shortening variation state” or “high probability shortening variation state”, “reach effect presence / absence”, “number of suspensions at the start of variation” A variation pattern table in consideration of the above is set.

  Here, of the variation patterns determined in the processing of S510 or S540, the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when the variation shortening function is operating is the time when the variation reducing function is not functioning. There is a high possibility that the variation time specified by the variation pattern to be selected is shortened. In addition, when the result of the determination is “out”, the length of the variation time is determined in consideration of the number of holds for the special symbol and the presence or absence of the reach effect, and is selected when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed. The variation time specified by the variation pattern is shorter than the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when it is determined that the reach effect is to be performed. In addition, when the number of reserved special symbols is small, a variation pattern that specifies a longer variation time is selected, and when the number of reservations is large, a variation pattern that identifies a shorter variation time is selected. In the gaming machine 1, the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 has a variation pattern table for “low probability reduced variation state” and “high” in addition to the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 25 to 27. A variation pattern table for “probability shortened variation state” is stored.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 to 27, an effect pattern table corresponding to each variation pattern is set. When a variation pattern with a reach effect (a variation pattern for big hits, a variation pattern for losing with a reach effect) is selected, an effect pattern for performing a pattern variation effect in the normal variation display mode is stored. Effect pattern table (hereinafter referred to as the first type effect pattern table) or effect pattern table in which the effect pattern for performing the symbol variation effect in the revariable display mode is stored (hereinafter referred to as the second type effect pattern table). Is specified). On the other hand, when the variation pattern without the reach effect (the change variation pattern without the reach effect) is selected, only the first type effect pattern table is specified. In addition, when the big hit variation pattern is selected, there is a higher possibility that the second type production pattern table is specified as compared to the case where the variation pattern for losing accompanied with the reach production is selected. Furthermore, when the variation time specified by the variation pattern is long, the possibility that the second type effect pattern table is specified is higher than when the variation time specified by the variation pattern is short.

  Returning to FIG. 24 for further explanation, after the processing of S510 or S540, the CPU 201 starts the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S590) and the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control). A command (design change start command) indicating the start of the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is transmitted toward the board 220) (S592). That is, the CPU 201 transmits a “variation pattern designation command”, a “special symbol stop information designation command” and the like related to the second special symbol to the sub-control board 220. Further, the CPU 201 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the “second hold number” and a process of transmitting a hold number designation command for specifying the hold number after the subtraction to the sub-control board 220. (S595), the special symbol 2 symbol variation start process (S500b) is terminated, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the game control process of FIG. 20 is resumed.

  Here, the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop information designation command are output toward the sub-control board 220 together with the strobe signal, as shown in FIG. 7B. This strobe signal is connected to the interrupt terminal of the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220. When the strobe signal is input, the CPU 220a on the sub-control board 220 receives each designation signal immediately and receives the designation signal. Analyze the contents. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of various conditions such as whether or not the reach effect is performed and whether or not the special symbol to be confirmed (stopped symbol) is a big hit symbol. If the variation pattern is known, the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed can be determined. Also, if the special symbol stop information designation command is analyzed, if the special symbol is fixed stop with a big hit symbol or if it is fixed stop with a losing symbol, or if it is fixed stop with a big hit symbol, the big hit symbol is `` normal big hit symbol '' , It is possible to know which is the “probability big hit symbol”.

  The CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 determines an effect mode on the effect display device 27 based on the information, and then outputs an effect symbol display control signal to the effect display control board 222. Perform symbol change display / determination stop. Further, based on the variation time (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol, it is also determined whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect on the effect display device 27, and what kind of reach effect is to be used. Then, the sub-control board 220 controls the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the like according to the contents of the effect thus determined, thereby performing the effect of the determined contents.

  Returning to FIG. 22, when “the number of holds regarding the second special symbol” is “zero” (S314b; YES), and “the number of holds regarding the first special symbol” is not “zero” (S314a; NO), The oldest first lottery random number (Special Figure 1 lottery random number) is read from the first determination random number value memory 202a (S316a), and the first winning / nothing determination process is performed (S320a). Then, after performing the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, the first success / failure determination process performed as the process of S320a is also performed based on FIG. 24 similarly to S320b, and the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) performed as the process of S500a is also performed as the process of S500b. It is performed according to FIG. 29 in the same manner as the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b). In other words, the first success / failure determination process in S320a is executed in the same manner as the second success / failure determination. In the special figure 1 symbol variation start process in S500a, the first success / failure determination process (S320a) is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. After performing the process of selecting (determining) the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the result, the process of selecting (determining) the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a (S510, S540), The processing of S590, S592, and S595 is executed.

  Next, when it is determined that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing (S310; YES) in S310 of the special symbol game processing (S300) (see FIG. 22), a special symbol has already been added. The symbol variation pattern and the stop symbol are determined, and the special symbol variation display is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S341). That is, since the variation time of the special symbol is determined in advance according to the variation pattern, it is determined whether or not the predetermined variation time has elapsed by setting the timer at the same time as starting the variation display of the special symbol. If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S341; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S341; YES), the fluctuating first special symbol or second special symbol is stopped (S344), and the stop symbol is displayed and stopped. The instruction command (CZE) is output toward the sub-control board 220 (S346). The stop instruction command (CZE) is transferred to the effect display control board 222 via the sub control board 220. And after setting the fixed stop time which carries out fixed stop (stop display) of a special symbol (S348), it is judged whether the set fixed stop time passed (S350).

  If it is determined in S350 that the special symbol fixed stop time has not elapsed (S350; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process in FIG. On the other hand, when the fixed stop time of the special symbol has elapsed (S350; YES), it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop mode (stop symbol) is a mode indicating a big hit (big hit symbol) (S352 in FIG. 23). That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol has been fixedly stopped (stopped display) in the special symbol display section (62a or 62b) (S352 in FIG. 23).

  If a positive determination is made in the process of S352 in FIG. 23, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets information indicating the current game progress in a buffer to be referred to at the end of the “big hit game” described later. (Memorize) (S354). Specifically, “type of big hit (probability big hit, normal big hit)” and “game state flag state” are set (stored) (S354). In addition, the specific area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 functions as a buffer used in the process of S354. Here, the “gaming state flag” is a flag indicating “the gaming state of the gaming machine 1”, that is, “probability change flag”, “fluctuation shortening flag”, “open extension flag”, and the like. In the process of S354, Data indicating whether these flags are set to “ON” or “OFF”, that is, data indicating the current gaming state is set. Note that the “probability change flag” is in a state where the probability that the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is set to a high probability (high probability state), that is, the probability variation function (probability variation function) is activated. The “variation shortening flag” indicates that the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened (shortening variation state), that is, the variation time shortening function (time shortening function) is activated. It is a flag to show. The “open extension flag” indicates that the time (open time) for which the start winning device 17 (ordinary electric accessory 17d) is open is set to a long time (open extended state), that is, the open time is extended. This flag indicates that the function (open extension function) is operating. In the present embodiment, the ON / OFF switching timings of the “variation shortening flag” and the “open extension flag” are the same, and both flags are handled integrally. That is, when it is in the shortened variation state, it is also in the open extension state.

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

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

  In the process of S384, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON). If it is not set (S384; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is left as it is, Return to 20 game control processing. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S384 that the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), after the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension flag are canceled (set to OFF) ( S386, S387), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. In any case, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 20, a jackpot game process described later is started and a jackpot game is executed.

  When the jackpot game ends, the type of jackpot symbol that is the premise of the current jackpot game is set by referring to the above-mentioned “reference buffer at the end of jackpot game (see S354 in FIG. 23)” (normally Information relating to the jackpot symbol, the probability variation jackpot symbol) is acquired, and based on this information, the game state after the jackpot game is finished is set. That is, when the big hit symbol is a “normal big hit symbol”, a process of setting “100” to the fluctuation reduction counter, a process of setting the fluctuation reduction flag, and a process of setting the release extension flag are performed. . As a result, after the big hit game related to “normal jackpot” is finished, the open extension function and the variable time reduction function until the special symbol fluctuation count becomes “100” (until the fluctuation shortening counter value becomes zero). Is activated. However, when the next big hit is generated, the opening extension function and the fluctuation time shortening function are stopped.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is “probable variation big hit symbol”, the processing for setting the probability variation flag (set to ON), the processing for setting “10,000” in the variation shortening counter, and the variation shortening flag are set. The process and the process of setting the release extension flag are performed. That is, when a “probable big hit” occurs, the probability that the result of the determination is a big hit is high after the big hit game related to the big hit is completed until the next big hit is generated. Also, after the jackpot game related to the jackpot, the opening extension function and the variable time shortening function are in an operating state until the number of changes of the special symbol reaches “10,000 times” (until the value of the fluctuation shortening counter becomes zero). It becomes. However, when the next big hit is generated, the opening extension function and the fluctuation time shortening function are stopped.

  Next, a process when a negative determination is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 23 will be described. In other words, if the special symbol that has been confirmed to be stopped (stopped display) in the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b is “displaced symbol” (S352; NO), the fluctuation shortening flag is set (ON). It is determined whether it is set to (S398). If the fluctuation shortening flag is not set (set to OFF) (S398; YES), the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), that is, the gaming state at the time of occurrence of the outage is the “low probability shortened variation state” or the “high probability shortened variation state”. In this case, after the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “−1” (S400), it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S404). If it is not “zero” (S404; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the fluctuation shortening counter has become “zero” in the process of S404 (S404; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 changes from the low probability shortening variation state to the low probability. It will switch to the normal fluctuation state. For this reason, after performing the process (S410) for canceling the fluctuation shortening flag (set to OFF) and the process (S416) for canceling the release extension flag (set to OFF), exit the special symbol game process (S300). The process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, the “variation shortening counter” indicates the upper limit of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed while shortening the variation. When the value becomes “zero”, the shortened variation state ends with the variation of the special symbol of this time. Then, the next variation display is switched to the normal variation state, and the variation of the special symbol from the next time is performed with the normal variation. When both the fluctuation shortening flag and the opening extension flag are switched off (S410, 416), the high probability state and the opening extension state (shortening variation state) are terminated, and the state switching occurs. . In this embodiment, when such state switching occurs, a control command (state designation command) indicating the state after the switching is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. It is configured.

(5) Effect control processing (S980)
Next, an outline of the “effect control process (S980)” performed by the sub control unit 220A (the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220) in cooperation with the effect display control unit 222A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 shows only main processes among the processes constituting the effect control process. In the effect control process (S980), main processes such as the symbol variation effect process (S1100) and the big hit game effect process (S1800) are repeatedly executed. Further, since the time required for one round of processing in FIG. 28 is about 2 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed every about 2 msec. Hereinafter, only the symbol variation effect processing (S1100) in the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 28 will be described. Here, the sub-control unit 220A and the effect display control unit 222A constitute “effect control means for effect control”.

  In the symbol variation effect processing (S1100), as shown in FIG. 29, when the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives a command at the time of symbol variation start (S1105; YES), the processing after S1110 is executed.

  Based on the received “special symbol stop information designation command”, the CPU 220a can determine the result of the determination (S320a, S320b) executed in the main control unit 200A. If the determination result is a big hit (S1110; YES), a process for distributing the effect pattern table for the big hit is performed based on the received variation pattern designation command (S1115). If the result of the determination is wrong (S1110; NO), a process of allocating the effect pattern table at the time of failure is performed based on the received variation pattern designation command (S1120). Note that the processing in S1115 and the processing in S1120 will be described later.

  When the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 ends the process of S1115 or S1120, the CPU 220a performs the process of S1140. In the process of S1140, a random number lottery is performed using the effect pattern table (for big hit or missed) set in the process of S1115 or S1120 to determine the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect (S1140). Here, in the process of S1140 after the process of S1115, using the effect pattern table set in the process of S1115, a specific execution mode of display effects executed on the display screen 27a, a specific mode of reach display, and the like. Then, the display pattern from the start of the variation display of the effect design to the final stop is determined (S1140). Specifically, the specific contents of the reach production (“normal reach production”, “revariation production”) (types of background symbols, characters to appear, etc.), types of production symbols constituting the reach display, and temporary stop The type of effect symbol, the mode of fluctuation fluctuation (such as vertical movement), the type of effect symbol to be completely stopped, etc. are determined (S1140). Also, using the effect pattern table set in the processing of S1115, the effect mode related to effect elements (sound effect element, light emission effect element, movable effect element, etc.) other than the display effect elements, the display mode related to the auxiliary symbols, etc. are selected and set. (S1140).

  Further, in the process of S1140 executed after the process of S1120, the specific execution mode of the display effect executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the presence / absence of the reach display, the reach when the reach display is executed. Processing for determining a display pattern from the start to the fixed stop of the variation display of the effect symbols such as the display mode is performed. Specifically, using the effect pattern table set in the processing of S1120, specific contents of the “normally off effect” when the reach display is not performed, and the reach effect when the reach display is performed (“normal reach effect”) , “Revariation effect”), the types of effect symbols that make up the reach display, the effect symbol types that are temporarily stopped, the mode of fluctuation variation (such as vertical movement), the type of effect symbols that are completely stopped, etc. It is determined (S1140). Also, using the effect pattern table set in the processing of S1120, the effect mode related to effect elements (sound effect element, light emission effect element, movable effect element, etc.) other than the display effect element, the display mode related to the auxiliary symbols, etc. are selected and set. (S1140).

  When the CPU 220a performs the process of S1140, the CPU 220a performs a process of setting an effect symbol (final stop symbol of the effect symbol) to be confirmed and stopped (S1145), and then proceeds to the process of S1150. Here, in the process of S1145 executed through the process of S1115 and the process of S1140, a specific mode of “an effect design that displays the determination of a big hit” as the “stop symbol indicating the occurrence of a big win” or an auxiliary symbol A stop mode is selected and set. In addition, in the process of S1145 executed through the process of S1120 and the process of S1140, a specific mode of “the effect design displaying the confirmation of the outage” as the “stop symbol indicating occurrence of outage” or the stop of the auxiliary symbol A mode is selected and set.

  In the process of S1150, a command (effect display detail command) for designating the “effect pattern” determined in the process of S1140 and the “stop pattern of the effect design” determined in the process of S1145 is displayed on the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board). 222), and the effect display device 27 starts to display the effect symbol variation display, the background symbol display corresponding to the variation display, and the like (S1150). Here, if the variation mode of the symbol variation effect started in the process of S1150 is a normal variation mode, before the symbol variation effect ends (before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped) (stop instruction to be described later) Before the command is transmitted from the main control unit 200A), “temporary stop” and “complete stop” are executed in this order. In addition, when the variation mode of the symbol variation effect started in the process of S1150 is the normal variation mode, a stop instruction command (to be described later) before the symbol variation effect ends (before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped). Before the main control unit 200A transmits) “temporary stop”, “complete stop”, “revariation”, “temporary stop”, and “complete stop” are executed in this order.

  Thereafter, in the process of S1160, when the sub-control unit 220A determines that the stop instruction command (CZE) transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) is received (S1160; YES), the received stop instruction The command (CZE) is transferred to the effect display control unit 222A, the effect symbol variation display on the effect display device 27 is terminated, the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped (S1165), and the symbol variation effect is terminated. Thereby, the design variation effect using effect elements (sound effect element, light emission effect element, movable effect element, etc.) other than the display effect element is also ended.

  Next, the process of S1115 and the process of S1120 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 25 is a chart showing a variation pattern table for a big hit and an effect pattern table corresponding to each variation pattern stored in the variation pattern table. FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 are charts showing a variation pattern table for detachment and an effect pattern table corresponding to each variation pattern stored in the variation pattern table. 25 to 27 show only the effect pattern tables for the “low probability normal variation state”. In the gaming machine 1, the ROM 220c mounted on the sub-control board 220 includes an effect pattern table for “low probability shortening variation state” and “high” in addition to the effect pattern tables shown in FIGS. An effect pattern table for “probability reduced fluctuation state” is stored.

  Here, FIG. 25 to FIG. 27 illustrate a storage of an effect pattern table storing two effect patterns in a state corresponding to each variation pattern. However, only one effect pattern may be memorize | stored in each effect pattern table, and three or more effect patterns may be memorize | stored. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the number of effect patterns stored in each effect pattern table matches, but it is not necessary to match the number of effect patterns stored in each effect pattern table. In this embodiment, since a plurality of effect patterns are stored in the effect pattern table, one effect pattern is selected by random number lottery. Hereinafter, a specific example of processing from S1115 or S1120 to S1140 will be described.

  For example, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 selects “variation pattern A1” when the special symbol fluctuation display is started, the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 stores “effect pattern a11 and effect pattern a12” in the process of S1115. Set the produced production pattern table. In this case, in the process of S1140, the CPU 220a selects the effect pattern a11 or the effect pattern a12 as an effect pattern by random lottery, and executes the symbol variation effect corresponding to the selected effect pattern, but when any effect pattern is selected. In this case, the variation mode of the symbol variation effect is the normal variation mode. Further, when the CPU 201 selects “variation pattern A2” when starting the variation display of the special symbol, the CPU 220a sets an effect pattern table in which “effect pattern a21 and effect pattern a22” are stored in the process of S1115. In this case, in the process of S1140, the CPU 220a selects the effect pattern a21 or the effect pattern a22 as an effect pattern by random lottery, and executes the symbol variation effect corresponding to the selected effect pattern, but when any effect pattern is selected. Also, the variation mode of the symbol variation effect is the re-variation mode.

  Furthermore, when the CPU 201 selects “variation pattern D1” when starting the variation display of the special symbol, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 stores the “effect pattern d11 and the effect pattern d12” in the process of S1120. Set. In this case, in the process of S1140, the CPU 220a selects the effect pattern d11 or the effect pattern d12 as an effect pattern by random number lottery, and executes the symbol variation effect corresponding to the selected effect pattern, but when any effect pattern is selected. In this case, the variation mode of the symbol variation effect is the normal variation mode. Further, when the CPU 201 selects “variation pattern D2” when starting the variation display of the special symbol, the CPU 220a sets an effect pattern table in which “effect pattern d21 and effect pattern d22” are stored in the process of S1115. In this case, in the process of S1140, the CPU 220a selects the effect pattern d21 or the effect pattern d22 as an effect pattern by random number lottery, and executes the symbol variation effect corresponding to the selected effect pattern, but when any effect pattern is selected. Also, the variation mode of the symbol variation effect is the re-variation mode.

(6) Effects of the embodiment In this gaming machine 1, when the variation display mode at the time of performing the variation display of the effect symbol (second identification information) is the normal variation mode, after the temporary stop of the effect symbol, After stopping, make a fixed stop. In addition, when the variation display mode when performing the variation display of the effect symbol (second identification information) is “re-variation mode”, after the temporary stop of the effect symbol, re-variation is performed through a complete stop.

  In this way, in this gaming machine 1, the “complete stop” that is the same as the “final stop” in appearance is created, and the variation display mode of the production symbol (second identification information) is the “normal variation mode”. This “complete stop” is always executed after the “temporary stop” regardless of the “revariation mode”. That is, it is not immediately determined whether or not the variable display is resumed with the end of the temporary stop (whether or not the re-variation is started), but the complete stop continues whether or not the variable display is resumed. It will be predicted over time (predetermined time). As a result, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation for the development of re-variation even after the “temporary stop” is completed.

  In addition, by completely stopping the effect symbol, it is possible to perform an effect of starting re-variation after making the player think that the effect symbol variation display is now over. For this reason, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation for the development of re-variation even after the “temporary stop” is completed. That is, even if the production symbol is completely stopped, it is possible to give the player an expectation that there is still a possibility that it will re-variate, and it is possible to attract the player.

  Moreover, in this gaming machine 1, even when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is the normal variation mode, after the temporary stop of the effect symbol, the final stop is performed after a complete stop. In other words, regardless of whether the variation display mode of the production symbol is the “normal variation mode” or the “revariation mode”, the production with the same stop display pattern (stop display in the order of complete stop and final stop) Can be designed and it is difficult to distinguish between stop indications, so it is difficult to determine whether or not there is a re-variation during a complete stop.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that FIG. 30 is used instead of FIG. That is, in Example 2, in the case of the symbol variation effect in the normal variation mode as shown in FIG. 30, after the temporary stop of the effect symbol, the fixed stop is performed, and the symbol variation in the re-variation mode as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. In the case of production, re-variation is performed after a temporary stop and a complete stop.

Also in Example 2, regardless of whether it is the “normal variation mode” or the “revariation mode”, the state where the effect symbol is completely stopped immediately after the temporary stop (in the case of the normal variation mode; fixed stop, In the case of the re-variation mode; a complete stop) occurs, it is possible to predict whether or not the variable display is resumed while continuing this stop state. As a result, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation for the development of re-variation even after the “temporary stop” is completed. In addition, by performing a complete stop of performance symbols, in terms of the player "variable display of performance symbol is the end or in this," was thought to, be directing that to start the re-change the (symbol variation director) do it can. Therefore, even if the production symbol is completely stopped, it is possible to give the player an expectation that there is still a possibility that it will develop again, and to attract the player.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described. The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that FIGS. 31 to 34 are added. In addition, Example 3 may comprise the modification of Example 1, and may comprise the modification of Example 2.

  The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a so-called “pseudo continuous notice” is added to the mode of re-variation. Hereinafter, the “pseudo continuous notice” of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. Here, in FIGS. 31 to 33, “specific example 6” is shown as a specific example of the symbol variation effect accompanied by “pseudo continuous notice”. 31 and 32 show “specific example 7” as a specific example of the effect for enhancing the effect of “pseudo continuous notice” (hereinafter referred to as “related effect”).

  In both the specific example 6 and the specific example 7, when the symbol variation effect is started, the effect symbol display region 27b appears on the display screen 27a, and the left circulation display region 27L, the middle circulation display region 27C, and the right circulation display region 27R. Cycle display (scroll fluctuation display) of effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) is executed. When the timing for swinging and changing the “left effect design” arrives, the “left effect design” is changed in the stop display area LH. Subsequently, when the timing for swinging and changing the “right effect design” arrives, the “right effect design” that shows a numerical value different from the “left effect design” that has been shaken previously changes in the stop display area RH. (J1, k1). After that, when the timing to change the “middle effect design” arrives, the “middle effect design” showing the different numbers from the “left effect design” and the “right effect design” that previously fluctuated is stopped. Fluctuate in the region CH (j2, k2). Due to the fluctuation of the “middle effect”, the “left effect”, “middle effect” and “right effect” will be in a state of fine movement (shake fluctuation). The temporary stop of the symbol is started. This temporary stop indicates that there is a possibility that the effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) may be fixedly stopped in a stop mode (combination) that indicates the occurrence of “normally off”.

  When this temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds) (j2, k2), fine movement (fluctuation fluctuation) of the “left effect design”, “middle effect design”, and “right effect design” is performed. A complete stop (first time) is performed to stop and display the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) in the stop mode indicated by stop and temporary stop (j3, k3). When this complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), a re-variation (first time) is executed to variably display the effect symbols stopped and displayed by the complete stop (j4, k4). In this case, the three of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol change again (j4, k4). When the re-variation (first time) is started, a message “may be good?” Is displayed (j5, k5).

  In both cases of Specific Example 6 and Specific Example 7, when the timing for executing the fluctuation fluctuation comes after starting the re-variation, the left effect design, the middle effect design, and the right effect design are shaken as shown in FIG. The production symbol (second identification information) is temporarily stopped by changing (j6, k6). This temporary stop indicates that there is a possibility that the effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) may be fixedly stopped in a stop mode (combination) that indicates the occurrence of “normally off”. Furthermore, if this temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds) (j6, k6), the “left effect symbol”, “middle effect symbol”, and “right effect symbol” fine movement (fluctuation fluctuation) ) Is stopped, and a complete stop (second time) is performed in which the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) are stopped and displayed in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop (j7, k7).

  In specific example 7 (specific example of related effects), when the second complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), the main control unit 200A sends a “stop instruction command ( CZE) "is transmitted. Receiving this “stop instruction command (CZE)”, the sub-control unit 220A displays the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) that are stopped and displayed by complete stop for the second time (approximately 0.6 seconds). ) Is stopped for stop display (k8). As a result, the occurrence of “normal deviation” is notified.

  On the other hand, in the specific example 6 (pseudo continuous notice effect), when the second complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), the effect symbol stopped and displayed by the complete stop is variably displayed. The second re-variation is executed (j8). In this case as well, the three of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol change again (j8). Then, when the second re-variation is started, a message “Tone is ready” is displayed (j9). When the timing for executing the fluctuation fluctuation comes after the start of the re-variation, the left production symbol, the middle production symbol and the right production symbol are caused to fluctuate and the production design (second identification information) is temporarily stopped (j10). ). This temporary stop indicates that there is a possibility that the effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) may be fixedly stopped in a stop mode (combination) that indicates the occurrence of “normally off”.

  Furthermore, when this temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds) (j10), as shown in FIG. 33, the “left effect design”, “middle effect design” and “right effect design” are displayed. The fine movement (fluctuation fluctuation) is stopped, and a complete stop (third time) is performed in which the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) are stopped and displayed in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop (j11). Then, when the third complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), the third re-variation is executed by variably displaying the effect symbol stopped and displayed by the complete stop (j12). . Also in this case, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol change again (j12). Then, when the third re-variation is started, “hot” is displayed (j13), which suggests that there is a high probability that the game result will be a specific result advantageous to the player (for example, occurrence of a big hit). The

  Further, after the third re-variation is started, when the timing for changing the “left effect design” is reached, the “left effect design” is changed in the stop display area LH. Subsequently, when the timing for swinging the “right effect design” arrives, the “right effect design” indicating the same arithmetical numbers as the “left effect design” that has been shaken previously changes in the stop display area RH. (J14). Thereby, the “right effect symbol” and the “left effect symbol” indicating the same arithmetic numbers are displayed in a recognizable state (displayed in a slightly moved state), and reach display is started (j14). . In addition, unlike the specific example 6, the reach display may be started by causing the “left effect symbol” and the “right effect symbol” to fluctuate simultaneously.

  Then, when the timing for swinging and changing the “medium effect symbol” comes after the reach display, the “medium effect symbol” is changed in the stop display area CH (j15). In this case, the “middle effect design” indicating the same arithmetic numbers as the “left effect design” and the “right effect design” that have been oscillating first is oscillated, and the effect design (second identification information) is temporarily changed. Stop is performed (j15). This temporary stop indicates that there is a possibility that the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) may be fixedly stopped in a stop mode (combination) that indicates the occurrence of “big hit”. When the temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds), the fine movement (swing fluctuation) of the “left effect design”, “middle effect design”, and “right effect design” is stopped, and the temporary stop A complete stop (fourth time) is performed to stop and display the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) in the stop mode indicated by (j16). When the complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), a “stop instruction command (CZE)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. Receiving this “stop instruction command (CZE)”, the sub-control unit 220A displays the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) that are stopped and displayed by complete stop for the second time (approximately 0.6 seconds). ) Is stopped for stop display (j17). And in the specific example 6, generation | occurrence | production of "big hit" is alert | reported by this fixed stop.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the specific example 6, when the timing to change the “middle effect design” after reaching the reach is reached, the calculation is different from the “left effect design” and the “right effect design” that have been changed first. The “intermediate effect design” indicating the numbers may be shaken and changed to temporarily stop the effect design (second identification information). In this case, the complete stop of the effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) and the final stop are executed in this order, and the occurrence of “reach out” is notified by this final stop.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 34, in the gaming machine of the third embodiment, if the number of re-variations executed in the “pseudo continuous notice” is large, there is a high possibility that the occurrence of “big hit” will be notified due to the fixed stop ( If the number of re-fluctuations is small, the possibility of being notified of the occurrence of “off” due to the fixed stop is increased (the jackpot reliability is lowered). In other words, the possibility of being notified of the occurrence of “big hit” by the fixed stop is “2%” when the number of re-variations is one, “20%” when two times, and “3” when three times. Is set to “60%” and “90%” in the case of four times. Also, as a related effect, in addition to the case of performing the re-variation once, when the re-variation is performed twice (the normal reversal is confirmed through the second re-variation accompanied by the indication “Tone is done”) In any case, the possibility of being notified of the occurrence of “big hit” is set to “zero”.

  According to the third embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. That is, in the complete stop after the first temporary stop, the player will drink and watch whether or not the re-change (first re-change) is started (see j3 and k3 in FIG. 31). ). When the first re-variation is started, it is considered that “pseudo continuous notice is being executed?”, And a sense of expectation for occurrence of a specific result (occurrence of jackpot) is held. After this, the first re-variation is temporarily stopped without the reach indication, and even if this temporary stop (second temporary stop) ends, it is immediately determined whether or not the “pseudo continuous notice” is being executed. Rather than knowing, whether or not the “pseudo continuous notice” is being executed over the duration (predetermined time) of the complete stop executed after the second temporary stop (whether or not the pseudo continuous notice continues) (See j7 and k7 in FIG. 32). When a final stop is performed subsequent to the second temporary stop, the expectation for occurrence of the specific result (big hit occurrence) is lost (see k8 in FIG. 32), and when the second re-variation is started, the expectation is lost. The feeling is maintained (see j8 in FIG. 32).

  Thereafter, the second re-variation is temporarily stopped without a reach indication, and even if this temporary stop (third temporary stop) is terminated, it is immediately determined whether or not the “pseudo continuous notice” is being executed. Instead, it is predicted whether or not the “pseudo continuous notice” will continue over the duration (predetermined time) of the complete stop executed after the third temporary stop (FIG. 33). see j11). Then, if a fixed stop is performed following the third temporary stop, the expectation for the occurrence of the specific result (big hit occurrence) is lost, and when the third re-variation is started, the expectation increases (see FIG. 33, j12 and j13).

  In the “pseudo-continuous notice” of the third embodiment, the game result indicated by the confirmed stoppage of the effect symbol becomes a specific result advantageous to the player (for example, occurrence of jackpot) as the number of re-variation executions increases. The probability is set to be high. For this reason, when the third re-variation is started, the player's sense of expectation increases at a stretch. As described above, according to the gaming machine of the third embodiment, the interest of the symbol variation effect can be further enhanced. In the third embodiment, the “pseudo continuous notice effect” is executed, but the related effect may not be executed.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment will be described. The fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that FIGS. 35 and 36 are added. In addition, Example 4 may comprise the modification of Example 1, and may comprise the modification of Example 2 or Example 3.

  The fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a so-called “re-lottery effect” is added to the mode of re-variation. Hereinafter, the “re-lottery effect” of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. Here, in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, “specific example 8” to “specific example 10” are shown as specific examples of the symbol variation effect accompanying “re-lottery effect”. “Specific example 8” indicates a case where “re-lottery effect (revariation)” is executed, and promotion is successful with this “re-lottery effect (revariation)”, and “specific example 9” indicates that “re-lottery effect (re-variation)” “Change”) is executed, and the promotion is failed in this “re-lottery effect (re-change)”. Furthermore, “specific example 10” shows a case where “re-lottery effect (re-variation)” is not executed. Note that in the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment, only the so-called “re-lottery effect” is set as the re-variation mode, and the re-variation mode (the development effect with one re-variation) as shown in the first and second embodiments is performed. As shown in Example 3, re-variation as shown in Example 1, re-variation as shown in Example 2, “pseudo continuous notice effect and related effect” as shown in Example 3, and Example 3 All three “pseudo continuous notice effects” may be executed.

  In specific examples 8 to 10, after the reach display (not shown) is executed, the “left effect symbol”, “middle effect symbol”, and “right effect symbol” all change as a pattern indicating the same even number. The temporary stop of the effect symbol (second identification information) is performed (m1, n1, p1). Due to this temporary stop, there is a possibility that the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol and right effect symbol) may be fixedly stopped in a stop mode (combination of even numbers) that will indicate the occurrence of “normal jackpot”. Indicated. When the temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds) (m1, n1, p1), the “left effect symbol”, “middle effect symbol”, and “right effect symbol” are finely moved (swaying). (Fluctuation) is stopped and a complete stop is performed to stop and display the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop (m2, n2, p2).

  In Specific Example 10, when the complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), a “stop instruction command (CZE)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. Therefore, a definite stop is performed in which the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) that are stopped and displayed by complete stop are stopped and displayed for the second time (about 0.6 seconds) (p3). As a result, the occurrence of “normal hit” is determined.

  In the specific example 8 and the specific example 9, when the complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), the re-variation is executed to display the effect symbol stopped and displayed by the complete stop in a variable manner (m3). , N3). In this case, the three of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol change again (m3, n3). Then, when the timing for executing the fluctuation fluctuation comes after the start of the re-variation, as shown in FIG. 36, the left production symbol, the middle production symbol, and the right production symbol are caused to fluctuate and the production design (second identification information) is changed. ) Is temporarily stopped (m4, n4). Here, in the specific example 8, the effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol and right effect symbol) is confirmed in a stop mode (combination of odd numbers) that indicates the occurrence of “probability big hit” by this temporary stop. It indicates that there is a possibility of stopping. Further, in specific example 9, this temporary stop causes the effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in a stop mode (a combination of even numbers) that indicates the occurrence of “normal big hit”. It is shown that there is a possibility to.

  In both the specific example 8 and the specific example 9, when the temporary stop is continued for the first time (0.3 seconds) (m4, n4), the “left effect symbol”, the “middle effect symbol”, and the “right effect” Stop the slight movement (swing fluctuation) of the “designed effect”, and stop and display the produced design (left production design, middle production design, right production design) in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop (m5, n5). When the complete stop is continued for a predetermined time (0.3 seconds), a “stop instruction command (CZE)” is transmitted from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. Then, the effect symbol (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) stopped and displayed by complete stop is stopped for a second time (about 0.6 seconds) (m6, n6). . By this fixed stop, it is notified that the jackpot generated in specific example 8 has been promoted from “normal jackpot” before executing “re-lottery effect (revariation)” to “probable jackpot” (successful promotion). Further, in the specific example 9, it is notified that the big hit that has occurred has not been promoted from the “normal big hit” before the “re-lottery effect (revariation)” to the “probable big hit” (promotion failure).

  According to the fourth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. That is, in the fourth embodiment, it is assumed that a game result (for example, occurrence of a big hit) advantageous to the player is generated before the start of re-variation (re-lottery effect). In this case, it is not immediately determined whether or not the game result may be changed to a more advantageous result when the temporary stop is completed (whether or not the re-drawing effect is started), but the complete stop is continued. It will be predicted over time (predetermined time). In other words, a player who wants to obtain a more advantageous game result drinks and watches whether or not re-variation is started over the duration of the complete stop (predetermined time).

  In the fourth embodiment, as an example of the “re-lottery effect”, an effect indicating whether or not the promotion from “normal big hit” to “probable big hit” can be promoted is shown. It can also be illustrated. For example, the aspect which performs "re-lottery effect" as a round promotion effect can be illustrated.

  For example, the big hit symbol of the production symbol indicating the occurrence of 4R probability variable big hit is “the symbol composed of the odd numbered numbers,” and the big hit symbol of the production symbol showing the occurrence of the 16R probability variable big hit is “Zoro of odd numbers” "Design composed of eyes". In addition, the big hit symbol of the production symbol indicating the occurrence of 4R normal big hit is “the symbol composed of even numbers of the numbers.” The big hit symbol of the production symbol showing the occurrence of the 16R normal big hit is “the even number of Chinese characters "Design composed of eyes". In this case, a “symbol composed of even-numbered digits” is displayed in a temporary stop before the “re-lottery effect”. Then, in the final stop after the re-lottery effect (re-variation), when the “design composed of even-numbered Chinese numerals is displayed” (when the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed does not increase) A mode (round) that causes a case of displaying “a symbol composed of Chinese numerals with a flattened pattern” or “a pattern composed of odd numbers with a Chinese digit” (when the number of rounds of a jackpot game to be executed increases) Promotion promotion).

  In addition, a “symbol composed of odd numbers for odd numbers” will be displayed at the temporary stop before the “re-lottery effect”, and “odd-numbers will be displayed at the final stop after the re-lottery effect (revariation). The mode (round promotion effect) which produces the case (when the number of rounds of the jackpot game performed increases) is displayed can be illustrated.

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

  In each embodiment, an example in which the direction of “circulation display (scrolling display)” of a plurality of effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) is equalized is illustrated. The direction of “circulation display (scroll fluctuation display)” may be different between some of them and the remaining effect symbols. Further, in each embodiment, an example is shown in which all effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) are “circularly displayed (scroll variation display)” from top to bottom. The embodiment is not limited to this. For example, a mode in which all effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) “circulate display (scroll fluctuation display)” in the horizontal direction (for example, from right to left) can be exemplified.

  Further, it is possible to exemplify a variable display in which all effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) are rotated in a predetermined direction. In this case, every time the effect symbol is rotated once in each stop display area LH, CH, RH, the arithmetic numbers indicated by the symbol are advanced in ascending order of “1 to 9”, and again after “9”. You may return to "1" and may perform the display which repeats further in an ascending order in order of "1-9". However, even in such a variation display by rotation, the effect symbols are rotated at high speed, so that the player can use the arithmetic displayed in the stop display areas LH, CH, RH in the middle of the variation display by rotation. I can't recognize numbers. In this case, all effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) may be rotated in the same rotation direction, or some effect symbols and the remaining effect symbols are rotated in different rotation directions ( For example, you may rotate so that adjacent effect symbols may rotate in different rotation directions. In this case, the shaking stop may be constituted by a fine movement up and down and a fine movement in the left and right directions, but in the second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation and the rotation in the first rotation direction to the effect design. The rotation may be alternately performed.

  In each embodiment, an example in which three effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol) are used is illustrated. However, one or two effect symbols (left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, right effect symbol) ) Or an aspect using four or more effect symbols.

  In each embodiment, the first identification information display means (information display device 60) and the second identification information display means (effect display device 27) are configured by separate display devices, but may be configured by the same display device. . For example, an area for displaying a special symbol is provided on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the display control of this area is performed by the main control unit 200A, and the display control of other areas is performed by the sub-control unit 220A. . Then, the first identification information display unit may be configured by an area where the main control unit 200A performs display control, and the second identification information display unit may be provided in another area.

  Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start) provided on the game board are used. Games that give the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to the entry of game balls into the mouth, the second start opening, the big prize opening, etc. Although the example in which the present invention is applied to the machine 1 has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that gives a gaming profit (game value) in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. it can. As such a type of gaming machine, when a game ball is entered into various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the winning ball is given to the main control unit or the payout By storing it in the RAM of the control unit, it is possible to exemplify a gaming machine that gives a game profit (game value) to a player. In this case, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again. In this type of game machine (so-called enclosed game machine), for example, every time a game ball enters a winning opening, for example, data indicating a prize ball amount determined for each winning opening is stored. Thus, the game value as a result of the game can be given to the player.

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

1; gaming machine (ball game machine),
27; production display device;
60; Information display device,
62a; first special symbol display section,
62b; second special symbol display section,
200; main control unit (game control means,
220; sub-control unit (production control means),
222A; effect display control unit (effect control means).

Claims (1)

First identification information display means for variably displaying the first identification information, and when the predetermined variation time has elapsed, the first identification information display means for stopping and displaying the first identification information in a predetermined stop mode;
The second identification information is variably displayed in a predetermined variation display mode according to the variation display of the first identification information, and the second identification information is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the first identification information. Second identification information display means for
A gaming machine equipped with
Temporary stop means for performing a temporary stop to display the second identification information in a state of being finely moved so that the stop mode can be recognized before the change time of the first identification information elapses;
When the variation display mode of the second identification information is a normal variation mode, the first identification information is stopped in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop based on the passage of the variation time of the first identification information following the temporary stop. A first fixed stop means for performing a fixed stop to continuously display and display the two identification information for a first predetermined time ;
When the variation display mode of the second identification information is a re-variation mode, the second identification information is continued for a second predetermined time after the temporary stop in the stop mode indicated by the temporary stop. after complete stop displaying stops, and re-variation means for performing re fluctuation for displaying varying the second identification information displayed stopped by the dead stop,
After performing the re-variation, following the complete stop after the temporary stop, the second identification information stopped and displayed by the complete stop based on the passage of the variation time of the first identification information, A second fixed stop means for performing a fixed stop to stop and display for a first predetermined time,
The second predetermined time is shorter than the first predetermined time.
The gaming machine which is characterized a call.

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