JP5983817B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine capable of executing a hold display according to a player's preference. An acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on detection of a game ball and a determination means for determining acquisition information are provided, and the determination result is based on a specific result. This is a gaming machine capable of executing a specific game that operates a predetermined variable pitching means. An effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display, a predetermined display means provided separately from the effect display means, and a storage display indicating that the acquired information is stored, either the effect display means or the predetermined display means. Storage display selection means for selecting whether or not to perform storage, and storage display execution means for performing storage display based on the result of selection by the storage display selection means. The storage display selection means may select whether the storage display is performed by the effect display means or the predetermined display means based on the player's input performed using the input means. [Selection] Figure 9

Description

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

  A ball-type game machine (pachinko machine) usually has a starting port, and stores acquired information acquired based on the game ball entering the starting port in the acquired information storage means. Then, the acquired information satisfying the processing condition is read from the acquired information storage means, and based on the read acquired information, it is determined whether or not to execute a specific game (such as a big hit game).

  Also, this type of gaming machine includes main control means for controlling the basic progress of the game, effect control means for controlling the effects on the game, information display means that are controlled by the main control means, and effect control means. In some cases, display device (liquid crystal display device or the like) that is controlled by display is provided. In such a case, the number of pieces of acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage unit is displayed on the information display unit, and a storage display (display of a suspended symbol or the like) indicating that the acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit is produced. Generally, this is performed on the display screen of the display means.

  Furthermore, some gaming machines that perform storage display on the display screen of the effect display means provide an effect of giving a notice of the display result of the variable display based on the acquired information before the variable display based on the predetermined acquired information is started. , Sometimes using a memory display. For example, a gaming machine is disclosed in which the display mode of stored information (pending symbols) is selected according to the reliability (big hit reliability), or the display mode is changed according to the reliability (big hit reliability). (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-226403 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, there is a problem that a big hit cannot be expected unless a highly reliable holding notice effect is generated, and it cannot be enjoyed only by the effect display on the effect display means. In addition, since the hold display is uniformly performed on the display screen of the effect display means, it is difficult to execute the hold display that suits each player's preference and enhance the gaming interest of each player.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a hold display according to a player's preference.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
An acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on detection of a game ball; and a determination means for determining the acquisition information, wherein a predetermined result is obtained based on the determination result being a specific result. A game machine capable of executing a specific game for operating the variable pitching means,
Effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display;
Predetermined display means provided separately from the effect display means;
Storage display selection means for selecting which of the effect display means and the predetermined display means to perform storage display indicating that the acquired information is stored;
Storage display execution means for performing the storage display based on a result of selection by the storage display selection means;
Notice effect execution means for performing a predetermined notice effect according to the result of the determination;
Equipped with a,
The notice effect executing means is capable of executing a notice effect using the memory display,
The execution mode of the notice effect using the storage display when the storage display is performed by the effect display means is the execution of the notice effect using the storage display when the memory display is performed by the predetermined display means. More than the embodiment .

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to execute a hold display according to the player's preference.

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 a game board. It is a front view which shows a center apparatus. (A) is a front view which shows an information display apparatus roughly, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect of the variable display performed in a special symbol display part. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the random number value for a determination, etc. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used by special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st success / failure determination), the data table used by special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd success / failure determination), and the like. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows a symbol fluctuation effect. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows A type hold display, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows B type hold display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating A type hold display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the reservation notice effect in A type hold display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the reservation notice effect in A type hold display. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the reservation notice effect in A type hold display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the reservation notice effect pattern table in A type hold display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the reservation notice effect pattern table in A type hold display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating B type hold display. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pending | holding announcement effect pattern table in B type hold display, (c)-(e) shows the drive aspect of the display part which comprises a hold display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing of an abbreviation. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the reservation notice effect in B type hold display. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a demonstration display 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 a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flow figure showing processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing. (A) is a flowchart which shows a demonstration effect start process, (b) is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding display type selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection method of a hold display type typically. It is a flowchart which shows a demonstration effect end process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of holding | maintenance generation | occurrence | production. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the additional display aspect of a reserved symbol. It is a flowchart which shows a design change effect process. It is a flow figure showing processing at the time of reservation digestion. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the reduction | decrease display mode of a holding | maintenance symbol. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the design fluctuation effect of a modification 1, and a hold display. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the design fluctuation effect process of the modification 1. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the button production process of the modification 1. (A) is a flowchart for demonstrating a pending | holding display type change process, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 2. FIG. It is a front view which shows the game board of Example 3. FIG. (A) And (b) is the elements on larger scale of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of holding | maintenance generation | occurrence | production of Example 4. It is a flowchart which shows the modification 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 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 2 using hinges H1 and H2. The gaming machine main body H includes a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a dish member 5A integrated with the front frame 4, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2), a back mechanism board 102, and the like. It is said.

  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. And when this main body frame 3 hold | maintains the game board 10 (refer FIG. 2), the game area | region 11 provided in the surface of the game board 10 can be visually recognized from the front of the main body frame 3. FIG.

  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 openable and closable. The front frame 4 includes a viewing window 41a in which a glass plate 43 is inserted, and when the front frame 4 is closed, the game area 11 located behind the front frame 4 is visible from the front of the front frame 4 through the viewing window 41a. It is said. The “dish member 5A in which the upper plate member 5 and the lower plate member 6 are integrated” is integrated with the front frame 4 so that the main frame 3 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 4.

  In this gaming machine 1, speakers SP1 to SP4 are built in on the left and right sides of the upper side and the lower side of the front part, and sound effects and other sounds (voices) according to the gaming state are produced using these speakers SP1 to SP4. generate. 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, an effect button substrate 228 (see FIG. 5) is provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button SW” is arranged on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5 in an operable state. Here, the effect button SW constitutes a specific example of “input means”, and when the player presses the effect button SW at a predetermined timing, an input to the effect button SW is made.

  A lower plate member 6 is provided below the upper plate member 5, and a receiving port 6 a for receiving a game ball discharged from the upper plate member 5 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate member 6. A firing handle 9 is provided on the right end side of the lower plate member 6. A launching device unit 90 (see FIG. 2) to which a launching handle 9 is connected is disposed on the rear side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 and on the left end side below the game board 10. ing. 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 having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 are disposed on the front surface of the game board main body 10A. Further, the game area 11 is constituted by a portion of the front surface portion of the game board main body 10A that is substantially surrounded by a substantially circular or substantially elliptical peripheral wall formed by the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13. Note that the alternate long and short dash line shown in FIG.

  A central device 20, a first starting port 17a, a second starting port 17b, a big winning port 31a (a big winning device), and a general device are located in the front portion of the game board main body 10A and in the game area 11. Winning ports 45, 46, 47, a normal symbol operating gate 16, a windmill 19 and the like are provided. In addition, a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for pachinko games in consideration of the position balance with each board component, and an out port 18 is provided at the bottom of the game area 11. It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner rail 13 is arranged in a substantially U shape, and the left end portion is disposed at the upper left portion of the game board 10, and “the upper left portion of the outer rail 12” located on the left side thereof. A “gap through which a game ball can pass” is provided between them to form a ball entrance 11S. Then, the game ball (see symbol Y) launched from the launcher unit 90 rises while rolling on the inner side of the outer rail 12, and is released to the game area 11 through the ball entrance 11S.

  The central device 20 includes an effect display device 27 and a frame member 21 surrounding the outer edge thereof. The central device 20 is provided with a display window 21e (a substantially rectangular display window 21e in front view) for enabling the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 to be viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1. In addition, two holding display devices 25a and 25b are provided above the upper edge of the display window 21e in the frame member 21.

  The effect display device 27 is display-controlled by the sub-control board 220, is configured using a liquid crystal display device, and executes a symbol variation effect in accordance with the special symbol variation display and stop display on the information display device 60. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is substantially the entire display area, and a background (background pattern) or background color (white, blue, red, etc.) indicating the background in this display area. Screen ground color) can be displayed. And the effect design display area 27b which displays the effect design of 3 (three digits) in the state superimposed on the front of this background design or background color is provided on the display screen 27a.

  As shown in FIG. 3, 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 27D, the number of pieces of acquired information (hereinafter referred to as “first hold number”) related to the “first special symbol” generated based on the entry into the first starting port 17a is “ "4" is displayed as the upper limit number, and in the second hold display area 27E, the number of pieces of acquired information related to the "second special symbol" generated based on the ball entering the second start port 17b (hereinafter referred to as "second hold number"). ")" Is displayed with the upper limit number being "4". Here, in the following description, a game ball entering the first start port 17a is referred to as a “first start prize”, and a game ball entering the second start port 17b is referred to as a “second start prize”. May be called. Moreover, the undigested acquisition information (random number, information on fluctuation) regarding the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is entered into the start opening (17a, 17b). This is information in which the determination (first determination or second determination, which will be described later) and the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) are not displayed. And all the hold display areas 27D and 27E were acquired based on the entrance into the start openings 17a and 17b, but the number of undigested acquisition information (random numbers, information on fluctuations) is “display number of hold symbols”. Each time the undigested acquired information is digested, the “number of displayed symbols displayed” is sequentially decremented and displayed. In the present embodiment, an example in which the first hold display area 27D and the second hold display area 27E are provided near the lower edge of the display screen 27a is illustrated, but various locations for providing the hold display areas 27D and 27E can be selected. For example, a mode in which one of the both holding display areas 27D and 27E is provided near the right edge of the display screen 27a and the other is provided near the left edge can be exemplified.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, in the frame member 21, the first hold display device 25a is provided on the left side of the portion above the upper edge of the display window 21e, and the second hold display device 25b on the right side. Is provided. The first hold display device 25a and the second hold display device 25b are controlled by the sub-control board 220.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first hold display device 25a includes a first display unit A1, a second display unit A2, a third display unit A3, and a fourth display unit A4, all of which are formed of LEDs. The number of holds is displayed with an upper limit of four. The second special symbol hold display device 25b also includes a first display unit B1, a second display unit B2, a third display unit B3, and a fourth display unit B4, all of which are constituted by LEDs, and has a second hold number. 4 is displayed as the upper limit.

  Here, in this embodiment, the sub control board 220 displays the hold display on the hold display devices 25a and 25b when performing the hold display on the effect display device 27 (the first hold display region 27D and the second hold display region 27E). Although not performed, when the display is not performed on the effect display device 27 (the first hold display area 27D and the second hold display area 27E), the hold display is performed on the hold display devices 25a and 25b. Specifically, the hold display is performed using any one of the effect display device 27 and the hold display devices 25a and 25b in accordance with the player's selection.

  Returning to FIG. 2 for further explanation, the first start port 17a is a non-variable start port, and an opening having an invariable size is opened upward. In addition, the size of the opening of the first start port 17a is set to allow passage of one game ball, and the size is not enlarged or reduced. Then, the game ball that has entered the first start port 17a flows into a first start port passage of a passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board main body 10A, and is arranged in the first start port passage. This is detected by the first start-entry ball detection switch 17s (see FIG. 5). Here, in the following description, a part of the gaming area 11 that is located on the left side of the central device 20 (left area of the gaming area 11) is the left area 11L, and a part that is located on the right side (right area of the gaming area 11) is right. The region 11R may be referred to as each. And since the 1st starting port 17a is provided in the substantially center part along the left-right direction of the center apparatus 20, the game ball which flows down any of the left area | region 11L and the right area | region 11R can be entered. Yes.

  The second starting port 17b is a variable entrance port provided as the ordinary electric accessory 17d, and is disposed in the right region 11R (upwardly obliquely to the right of the first starting port 17a). The second starting port 17b is a so-called tulip type formed so that a pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e are opened and closed on the left and right sides. 5). In addition, a second start port entrance detection switch 17t for detecting a game ball entering the second start port 17b is disposed inside the second start port 17b (see FIG. 5).

  If the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c is not energized, the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are set up in a standing state (see the solid line in FIG. 2), and one ball is placed between the pair of movable wing pieces 17e and 17e. A game ball receiving opening (space portion) having a size that allows the game ball to pass therethrough is provided, and the closed state (first mode) in which the possibility of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b is low. However, since the obstacle member 17g is disposed vertically above the game ball receiving port (space part), it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second start port 17b in the closed state. On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory solenoid 17c is energized, the pair of movable blade pieces 17e and 17e tilt so that the distance between the upper end portions is enlarged with the lower end portion 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. In this case, the space between the upper end portions of the movable wing pieces 17e, 17e is enlarged, and the game balls that have passed through the left and right of the obstacle member 17g can enter the second starting port 17b.

  Here, when the gaming machine 1 has an opening extension function, and the gaming state is an opening extension state (high frequency state) in which the opening extension function operates, the second start port 17b is in an opening state (second mode). Becomes longer (for example, “5 seconds”). On the other hand, in the non-open extended state in which the open extension function does not operate, the time for the second start port 17b to be in the open state (second mode) is shortened (for example, “0.2 seconds”). In addition, when the open extension function is activated to enter the open extended state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b becomes higher than in the non-open extended state. Unlike the present embodiment, by removing the obstacle member 17g, even when the second starting port 17b is in the closed state (first mode), the game ball can enter the second starting port 17b. It may be possible.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, whether or not the “first special symbol” is determined based on the game ball entering the first start port 17 a (hereinafter, also referred to as a “first determination determination”) is performed. Based on the game ball entering the second start port 17b, a determination as to whether or not the “second special symbol” is present (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a second determination as to whether or not) is performed. That is, the acquisition information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the first start port 17a is detected by the first start port input detection switch 17s, and whether or not the “first special symbol” is determined (first determination / non-acquisition) Determination) is performed. In addition, acquisition information is acquired based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the second start port 17b is detected by the second start port input detection switch 17t, and whether or not the “second special symbol” is determined (second determination) Determination) is performed. Here, “first determination of success / failure” and “second determination of success / failure” constitute a specific example of “determination of acquired information”, and main control unit 200A described later constitutes a specific example of “determination means”.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the open extension function is activated (so-called “short time”), it is easy to make the game ball enter the second start port 17b arranged in the right region 11R. Therefore, many players launch a game ball toward the right region 11R (so-called “right-handed”). Further, when the opening extension function is not activated (so-called “non-short-time”), since the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b is low, the game ball is launched toward the left region 11L ( The so-called “left-handed” is performed), and the aim is to enter the first starting port 17a.

  The large winning opening 31a (large winning device) is a variable ball opening provided as a special electric accessory, and is provided in the game area 11 at a position diagonally above and to the right of the first start opening 17a. Further, since the big winning opening 31a is provided in the right area 11R, when playing a game using the big winning opening 31a, that is, a big hit game, the player launches a game ball toward the right area 11R ( So-called “right-handed”). Here, the special winning opening 31a (large winning device) constitutes a specific example of variable winning means.

  The special winning opening 31a drives an opening 31k that is open so as to be able to receive a game ball flowing down the game area 11, an opening / closing member 31b for opening / closing the opening 31k, and the opening / closing member 31b. A prize winning solenoid 31c (see FIG. 5) and a prize winning entrance detection switch 31s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entry of a game ball into the prize winning opening 31a. The opening / closing plate 31b is configured to be tiltable forward by pivotally supporting the lower edge portion thereof. The opening 31k (big winning opening 31a) is normally closed by a standing opening / closing member 31b and does not accept a game ball (closed state). The special winning opening solenoid 31c (see FIG. 5) is driven based on a predetermined pattern and tilted forward to make it easy to accept a game ball (open state).

  In the game area 11, general winning ports 45, 46, 47 are provided on the left side of the first start port 17 a. Then, the game balls that have entered any of the general winning ports 45, 46, 47 flow into a general winning port passage member (not shown) mounted on the rear surface of the game board 10, and are provided in the passage member. It is detected by the general entrance detection switch 45s (see FIG. 5). A normal symbol operating gate 16 is provided on the right side of the central device 20. This normal symbol operation gate 16 is arranged in a state of protruding from the front part of the game board 10 and includes a gate switch 16s (see FIG. 5), and detects a game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 16 from above to below. Is possible.

  The information display device 60 is display-controlled by the main control board 200, and is the surface portion of the game board 10 and the lower left of the outer edge portion 10B corresponding to the outside of the game area 11 (the outer surface edge of the game board 10). It arrange | positions at the site | part (lower left outer edge part). Since the lower left portion of the outer edge portion 10B is a portion that can be viewed from the front through the lower left side of the viewing window 41a, the information display device 60 can be viewed through the glass plate 43 from the front of the front frame 4 ( (See FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 4A, the information display device 60 includes a substrate 60A. A first special symbol display unit 62a, a second special symbol display unit 62b, and a normal symbol display unit are provided on the substrate 60A. 63, the 1st special symbol reservation display part 64a, the 2nd special symbol reservation display part 64b, the normal symbol reservation display part 65, etc. are provided.

  The first special symbol display part 62a and the second special symbol display part 62b are both configured using a “7-segment display”. Among these, the first special symbol display unit 62a performs variable display of the first special symbol based on the “first start prize”, and when the execution time of the variable display elapses, whether or not the first special symbol is determined (first The result of the determination of success / failure is displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.6 seconds). In addition, the second special symbol display unit 62b performs variable display of the second special symbol based on the “second start winning”, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the determination on whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second determination on whether or not the second special symbol is displayed) ) Is displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.6 seconds). When the result of the determination on the special symbol is “out”, the off symbol is displayed on the special symbol display section (62a or 62b), and the result of the determination on the special symbol is “big hit”. Shows the jackpot symbol.

  The normal symbol display unit 63 is also composed of a “7-segment display” as shown in FIG. 4A, and when the symbol variation start condition is satisfied based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 16, the normal symbol is displayed. Start displaying fluctuations. In this normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol display section 63 displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9” in this order, and then again displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9”. It consists of “circular display” that repeats the display in order. Then, when the execution time of the normal symbol fluctuation display has elapsed, the result of the normal symbol fluctuation display (result of the determination on whether or not the normal symbol is true) is displayed for a certain time (for example, 0.5 seconds). At this time, when the stopped normal symbol is an "odd number", the symbol corresponds to a normal symbol hit symbol, and when the stopped symbol is an "even digit", the symbol is an off-normal symbol symbol. Applicable. Since the gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine 1 that performs “right-handed” exclusively when the opening extension function (described later) is operated, the normal symbol operating gate 16 is disposed in the right region 11R.

  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 “0 (zero)”, the LED in the on state displays “1”, and the LED in the blinking state displays “2”, two LEDs are displayed. It can be used to display integers from “0” to “4”. Here, the first special symbol hold display unit 64a and the second special symbol hold display unit 64b are display-controlled by the main control board 200, and the first special symbol hold display unit 64a and the second special symbol hold display unit 64b. The display of the number of holds by 64b is also performed when the effect display device 27 or the hold display devices 25a and 25b are performing the hold display. The use / non-use of the first special symbol hold display unit 64a and the second special symbol hold display unit 64b cannot be selected, and the first special symbol hold display unit 64a and the second special symbol hold display unit 64b It is always available.

(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 is configured by using the main control board 200, and controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to the winning ball, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A). , 222A, 240A, 260A). In addition, the sub-control unit is configured using (a) the sub-control board 220, and is configured using the sub-control unit 220A that controls the game effects, and (b) the effect display control board 222. An effect display control unit 222A that controls the display device 27, (c) a payout control unit 240A that is configured using the payout control board 240, and controls the operation of paying out a rented or winning ball, and (d) launching It is configured using a control board 260, and includes a launch control unit 260A that controls the launch of a game ball.

  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. 5 represents the direction which inputs / outputs a data or a signal. In addition, a CPU 201, a RAM 202, and a ROM 203 are mounted on the main control board 200.

  The main controller 200A is configured to play a game from the gate switch 16s, the first start entrance detection switch 17s, the second start entrance detection switch 17t, the general entrance entrance detection switch 45s, the big entrance entrance detection switch 31s, and the like. After receiving the ball detection signal and determining the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to the prize ball, various signals described later are sent to the sub-control unit 220A, the payout control unit 240A, the launch control unit 260A, etc. (Command) is output.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) directly controls these operations by outputting various drive signals to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the special prize opening solenoid 31c, the information display device 60, and the like. ing. 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 (sub-control board 220) receives various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), it analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and plays games according to the results. The production of. That is, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). The sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) includes an effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), an amplifier board 224, a decoration drive board 226, an effect button board 228, and a first hold display device. 25a and the second hold display device 25b are electrically connected to each other. The effect display device 27 is electrically connected to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222). The sub control board 220 includes a CPU 220a, a RAM 220b, and a ROM 220c. The sub-control board 220 functions as a storage display selection unit, a storage display execution unit, and a storage display control unit.

  The CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives each 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 a display control command (that is, a display control signal) sent from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) and analyzes it according to a program stored in the ROM 220c. Then, the CPU 220a configuring the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) can display a predetermined display control command determined by the CPU 220a or a display control command that has been transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). Is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222).

  Next, the input / output relationship of signals or commands to the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) will be described. As described above, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) is connected to the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, as described above, when the sub control unit 220A receives various effect commands (display control commands, etc.) from the main control unit 200A, the sub control unit 220A interprets the content of the command, and (a) the effect display device 27 Specific display contents, (b) sound effects output from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and (c) specific lighting and blinking of various LEDs mounted on the various LED boards 4b to 4h and the like. Specific aspects are determined.

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

  Sound effects are output from the speakers SP <b> 1 to SP <b> 4 by outputting audio signals to the amplifier substrate 224 in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbols. In addition, by supplying a signal to the decoration drive board 226 and outputting drive signals of various LED lamps from the decoration drive board 226, the lighting / flashing operation of each LED lamp is controlled. Further, when the player operates the effect button SW (when an instruction is input), this operation signal (instruction input signal) is supplied to the sub-control unit 220A. Then, based on the supplied operation signal, the sub-control unit 220A can reflect the operation result in various effect contents including the effect display device 27, and can select the hold display type. It is configured.

  Next, the “acquired information storage unit” and the like will be described with reference to FIG. The RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 includes a first determination random value memory 202a, a second determination random value memory 202b, a first hold number memory 202c, a second hold number memory 202d, and a first hold number memory 202d. A pre-determination result memory (not shown) and a second pre-determination result memory (not shown) are provided. In addition, the RAM 220b mounted on the sub-control board 220 includes a first advance determination result information memory 221b, a second advance determination result information memory 222b, a first hold number information memory 223b, and a second hold number information memory 224b. And are provided. Hereinafter, the “effective start prize” refers to a start prize that occurs in a state where the corresponding hold number (first hold number or second hold number) is not the upper limit number.

  When a valid start prize is generated for the first start port 17a, a random number value for determination corresponding to the first start port 17a is acquired, stored in the first determination random number value memory 202a in a shift memory format, and indicates the first hold number. The value is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the first reserved number memory 202c. Here, the random number value for determination acquired based on the first start winning is “a random number value for determining whether or not it is a big hit or not (hit lottery random number value) for determining whether or not it is a big hit”, “a big hit symbol (special symbol) "Determining random numbers for determining symbols" and the like. Further, when the determination random number value acquired based on the first start winning is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, the CPU 201 constituting the main control board 200 performs the prior determination and the big hit symbol ( While making a pre-determination for special symbols (when obtaining a pre-determination result indicating that a big hit will occur), the results of these pre-determinations (hereinafter referred to as “first pre-determination”) are the first pre-determination results. Store in the shift memory format (not shown). Accordingly, the first start winning command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220.

  Here, the first start winning time command based on the start winning for the first start port 17a is “information that can specify the result of the first pre-determination (hereinafter referred to as“ first pre-determination result information ”)”, “. This is a command indicating information that can specify the first hold number after the start winning (hereinafter referred to as “first hold number information”). When the sub control board 220 receives the first start winning time command, the sub control board 220 stores “first pre-determination result information” in the first pre-determination result information memory 221b in the shift memory format, and also stores the first hold number information memory. The value of the first hold number stored in 223b is incremented by “+1”. Then, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 stores “first information” in the first determination random number value memory 202a (acquired information storage unit) based on the first determination result information stored in the first determination result information memory 221b. It is determined whether or not a “random number for determining whether or not the winning determination is a big hit” is stored. In the following, the random number value for determination of success / failure that is pre-determined (first pre-determination and second pre-determination) when the result of the determination of success / failure (first determination of success / failure determination) is a big hit is referred to as “hit hold”. The random number value for success / failure determination that is pre-determined (first pre-determination, second pre-determination) when the result of determination (first win / fail determination or second pre-determination determination) is out of order is referred to as “delay hold”.

  When a valid start prize is generated for the second start port 17b, a corresponding random number for determination is acquired and stored in the second determination random value memory 202b in a shift memory format, and also indicates the second reserved number. The value is stored cumulatively (added storage) in the second reserved number memory 202d. Here, the determination random number value acquired based on the second starting prize is similar to the determination random number value acquired based on the first starting prize, “whether or not to determine whether or not it is a big hit or not. "Random number value (big hit lottery random number value)", "Big hit symbol (special symbol) for determining a big symbol design" is included.

  Further, when the determination random number value acquired based on the second start winning prize is stored in the second determination random value memory 202b, the CPU 201 constituting the main control board 200 performs the prior determination and the jackpot symbol ( While making a pre-determination (when obtaining a pre-determination result indicating that a big jackpot will occur) regarding the special symbol), the result of these pre-determinations (hereinafter referred to as “second pre-determination”) is the second pre-determination result The data is stored in a memory (not shown) in a shift memory format. Along with this, a second start winning command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220.

  Here, the second start winning time command based on the start winning with respect to the second start port 17b is “information that can specify the result of the second pre-determination (hereinafter referred to as“ second pre-determination result information ”)”, “. This is a command indicating information that can specify the second hold number after the start winning (hereinafter referred to as “second hold number information”). Then, when receiving the second start winning command, the sub-control board 220 stores information indicating the result of the second preliminary determination (second preliminary determination result information) in the second preliminary determination result information memory 222b in a shift memory format. At the same time, the value of the second hold number stored in the second hold number information memory 224b is incremented by "+1". Then, the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 hits the second determination random number value memory 202b (holding storage means) based on the second preliminary determination result information stored in the second preliminary determination result information memory 222b. It is possible to determine whether or not a random determination value for determining whether or not 2 is a big hit is stored.

  The first determination random value memory 202a and the second determination random value memory 202b are configured as specific examples of “acquisition information storage means” for storing determination random values (acquisition information) acquired based on the start winning prize. To do. Also, a first determination random value memory 202a, a second determination random value memory 202b, a first pre-determination result memory (not shown), a second pre-determination result memory (not shown), a first Each time a valid start prize (valid first start prize, valid second start prize) is generated in the pre-judgment result information memory 221b and the second pre-judgment result information memory 222b, the corresponding data is stored in the shift memory format. Is memorized. Then, the determination random number values stored in the corresponding determination random number values (the first determination random value memory 202a and the second determination random value memory 202b) are sequentially read from the first stored one, and the reading is performed. Performing the winning / nothing determination based on the determination random number and performing the symbol variation game based on the determination is referred to as “digesting the determination random number value”.

(3) Outline of the game by the gaming machine 1 As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the stop display of the symbol indicating the result of the determination of success / failure performed based on the start prize (the first start prize or the second start prize) The information display device 60 and the effect display device 27 execute the variable display performed in the previous stage of the stop display. 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 variation mode and the stop design are controlled by the “sub control unit 220A” that controls the game effect under the control of the main control unit 200A. Is determined. Usually, the symbol variation of these “production symbols” is executed for the same time as the “main symbol”, and the display contents (hit and miss) of these “production symbols” are displayed in the first special symbol display. It is assumed that there is no contradiction with the display content (big hit, miss, etc.) of the “main symbol” in the part 62a or the second special symbol display part 62b.

  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 variable game The symbol variable game (variable display) related to the first special symbol and the symbol variable game (variable display) related to the second special symbol correspond to the special symbol display section (62a) as shown in FIG. 4 (b). Alternatively, the content is to perform “circular display” of incomplete symbols that cannot be used for arithmetical numbers by the 7-segment display body constituting 62b). Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol constitute a specific example of the identification information. Then, the result of the determination on whether or not the special symbol is executed based on the “first start prize” is displayed by the stop display mode in the variable display related to the first special symbol, and the result relating to the second special symbol is displayed. The result of the determination on whether or not the special symbol is executed based on the “second start winning” is displayed in accordance with the stop display mode in the variable display.

  As shown in FIG. 7, 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 and displayed on any of the special symbol display portions 62a and 62b, a “hit” is generated and a big hit 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 success / failure 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 “outgoing symbol”.

  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, as shown in FIG. 7, when the result of the second winning / failing determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a 16R probability variable big hit (hereinafter, a probable variation symbol) is determined by random lottery (distribution lottery). "A") or "a jackpot symbol indicating the occurrence of a 16R normal jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol A)". In addition, when the result of the first success / failure determination is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 7, a big hit symbol indicating that the big hit symbol is “normal symbol A” or “4R probability variable big hit (hereinafter referred to as a probable variation symbol B) by random lottery. .) ”And“ a jackpot symbol indicating the occurrence of a 4R normal jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol B) ”. Here, in this gaming machine 1, the type of jackpot is specified by the number of segments to emit light and the arrangement mode of the segments to emit light. However, in this specification, in order to simplify the description, the jackpot symbol is expressed using “alphabet” such as “A”, “B”, and the like.

  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 to change the big prize 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 special winning opening 31a is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between, the big hit game ends.

  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” is generated, the opening extension means (described later) is activated after the big hit game is finished, and the opening time of the second start port 17b is extended (open extension). 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. Further, after the big hit game is over, the opening extension means is activated, and the opening time of the second start port 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”.

b. Symbol variation effect The symbol variation effect is started based on the first start prize or the second start prize, and its execution time (variation time) is a variation pattern (described later) determined at the start of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect). )). When the symbol variation effect is started, one of the first auxiliary symbol display region A and the second auxiliary symbol display region B on the display screen 27a starts to change. To do. The content specified by the stop symbol of the auxiliary symbol is the same as the content specified by the stop display of the corresponding special symbol display units 62a and 62b (first special symbol, second special symbol). However, detailed description of the auxiliary symbol (fourth symbol) is omitted.

  In addition, on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27a or the hold display devices 25a and 25b in association with the symbol variation effect, the display of the number of holds related to the special symbol (hereinafter, the display of the number of holds performed under display control by the sub-control unit 220A). Is called “hold display”). Here, the hold display is a display (memory display) for indicating that the determination random number value (acquisition information) is stored in the determination random number value memories 202a and 202b (acquisition information storage means). The number of holdings at that time (first holding number, second holding number) is specified by the display. Moreover, in this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided as the special symbols, and the first reserved number relating to the first special symbol and the second reserved number relating to the second special symbol are provided as the number of reservations. As a display, a hold display relating to the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the former hold display) and a hold display relating to the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the latter hold display) are provided. The former hold display is a display for indicating that the determination random number value (acquisition information) is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a (acquisition information storage means) (for indicating the first hold number). The latter hold display is a display (second hold number is displayed to indicate that the determination random number value (acquisition information) is stored in the second determination random value memory 202b (acquisition information storage means). Display for display).

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to select whether the hold display is performed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 or the hold display devices 25a and 25b. Hereinafter, the hold display performed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is referred to as “A type hold display”, and the hold display performed on the hold display devices 25a and 25b is referred to as “B type hold display”. Then, which of “A type hold display” and “B type hold display” is to be executed is selected based on an operation performed by the player on the effect button SW. The A-type hold display is for displaying a hold symbol on the display screen 27a, and the B-type hold display is performed by driving an LED lamp. Furthermore, the hold display includes a display without a hold notice effect and a hold notice with a hold notice effect. These points will be described later.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the player himself operates the effect button SW for selecting the display location of the hold display (selecting the hold display type to be A type or B type) (that is, the display button SW). , The player performs manual selection). However, as shown in Example 2 to be described later, when the gaming machine side performs selection of the display location of the hold display (selection of whether the hold display type is A type or B type) (that is, A case where the gaming machine automatically selects based on the establishment of conditions such as a change in gaming state can also be exemplified. In the following description, the former selection mode (a mode in which the display location of the hold display is selected based on the operation of the effect button SW) is referred to as “manual selection”, and the latter selection mode (the gaming machine side displays the hold display). The mode in which the display location is automatically selected) is referred to as “automatic selection” to distinguish the former and the latter selection modes. Further, a case where the display location is automatically selected (changed) and can be manually selected (changed) (when automatic selection and manual selection are combined) can be exemplified. These points will be described later.

b-1. Outline of Symbol Variation Effect In this symbol variation effect, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, 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 of the effect symbol is displayed. Variation display (design variation production using production symbols) is started. Then, when the execution time (variation time) of the change display of the effect symbol elapses, the stop display of the effect symbol is executed for a certain time (about 0.6 seconds). This stop display of the effect symbols is to display the result of the determination as to whether or not it is the same as the stop display by the information display device 60 (the special symbol display unit (62a or 62b)).

  As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, while the effect symbol display area 27b is displayed with three (three digits) effect symbols, the display and change of the effect symbols are stopped. Display is made. This variation display of the effect symbols is configured by “circular display (scroll variation display)” in which the effect symbols indicating the numerical numbers “1” to “9” are repeatedly displayed in this order. At that time, in order to excite the fluctuation display, “background design” and “character design” are displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, sound effects are uttered from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and illumination is performed. As a result, a design variation effect is realized.

  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 “big hit symbol” is configured by arranging three identical numbers, and the “out-of-order symbol” is configured by arranging at least one different three-digit number symbol. As shown in FIG. 8 (c), when the “big hit symbol” is displayed on the effect display device 27, the reach display is performed in the middle of the fluctuating display, which is the premise, but the “off symbol” is displayed ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as “reaching out of reach”), as shown in FIG. 8B, when reach display is performed in the middle of the presumed variation display, and as shown in FIG. 8A, the premise variation display. In some cases, reach display is not performed in the middle of the process (hereinafter referred to as simple detachment).

b-2. Outline of Hold Display When “A type” hold display is selected, as shown in FIG. 9A, the first hold display area (D1, D2, D3) is located near the periphery of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. , D4) 27D and the second reserved display area (E1, E2, E3, E4) 27E appear. Then, the first hold number is displayed according to the number of hold displays (hold symbols) displayed in the first hold display area (D1, D2, D3, D4) 27D, and the second hold display area (E1, E2, E3, E4). ) The second hold number is displayed according to the number of hold displays (hold symbols) displayed on 27E. At this time, the first hold display device 25a and the second hold display device 25b are in a state where driving is stopped (all display portions A1 to A4 and B1 to B4 are turned off). Here, selection of the “A type” hold display is performed by manual selection in the first embodiment, and for example, by automatic selection in the second embodiment described later.

  The first hold display area 27D has a configuration in which a first display section D1, a second display section D2, a third display section D3, and a fourth display section D4 are arranged from left to right. The hold display area 27E also has a configuration in which a first display unit E1, a second display unit E2, a third display unit E3, and a fourth display unit E4 are arranged from left to right. Each of the hold display areas 27D and 27E has won a start, but the number of game balls that have not yet been digested (the processing conditions have not been established) (that is, the number of holds) is expressed as “display units D1 to D4 in use”. , E1 to E4 ", and the number of" undigested game balls "(holding number) is sequentially decremented and displayed each time an undigested game ball is digested.

  When the “B type” hold display is selected, the first hold display area 27D and the second hold display area 27E disappear from the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 as shown in FIG. The hold display using the 1 hold display device 25a and the second hold display device 25b is executed. Here, selection of the “B type” hold display is performed by manual selection in the first embodiment, and for example, by automatic selection in the second embodiment described later. The first hold display device 25a includes a configuration in which the first display unit A1, the second display unit A2, the third display unit A3, and the fourth display unit A4 are arranged from left to right. The corresponding first holding number is displayed according to the number of display parts A1 to A4 to be driven (lighted or blinked). The second hold display device 25b also has a configuration in which the first display unit B1, the second display unit B2, the third display unit B3, and the fourth display unit B4 are arranged from left to right. The corresponding second hold number is displayed according to the number of display parts B1 to B4 to be driven (lighted or blinked). Each of the holding display devices 25a and 25b has won a start, but the number of game balls that have not yet been digested (the processing condition has not been established) (that is, the number of holding balls) is expressed as “display units A1 to A4 in use”. , B1 to B4 ”and the number of“ undigested game balls ”(the number of reserves) is sequentially decremented and displayed each time an undigested game ball is digested.

  That is, in any of the first hold display area 27D, the second hold display area 27E, the first hold display device 25a, and the second hold display device 25b, the target hold number (the first hold number and the second hold number). When “1” is “1”, only the first display unit is used, and when the number of holding is “2”, the first display unit and the second display unit are used. In addition, when the number of holdings is “3”, the first to third display units are used, and when the number of holdings is “4”, the first to fourth display units are used. On the other hand, when the number of holdings decreases from “4” to “3”, the use of the fourth display unit is stopped, and when the number of holdings decreases from “3” to “2”, the use of the third display unit is stopped. Further, when the number of holdings decreases from “2” to “1”, the use of the second display unit is stopped, and when the number of holdings decreases from “1” to “0”, the first to fourth display units (D1 -D4 and E1-E4) are to be stopped.

b-3. Outline of presentation using hold display The CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines that the determination random value (acquired information) is a first determination random value memory 202a or a second determination random value memory 202b (first determination random value). When stored in the information memory 221B or the second determination random value information memory 222B (when acquired), the stored determination random value (the acquired determination random value) is determined to be true or false (first Whether or not the results of the 1-win / no-win determination and the second-win / no-win determination are big hits (specific results) is determined in advance prior to the execution of the win / fail determination (first win / no-go determination, second win / no-go determination).

  Further, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 obtains the determination random number value (acquisition information), and the first determination random value memory 202a or the second determination random value memory 202b (the first determination random value information memory 221B or When information (determination random number value) corresponding to the second determination random value information memory 222B) is stored, a hold display indicating the presence of the information is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 or the hold display devices 25a and 25b. To do. At this time, the result of the prior determination is taken into consideration, and the result of the prior determination is suggested (preliminary) according to the mode of the hold display on the display screen 27a and the hold display devices 25a and 25b. Specifically, the determination random number value (acquisition information) that is subject to prior determination is pending and the determination random number value that is subject to prior determination (acquisition information) Is held off, and if the winning lottery for winning is won, a hold notice effect is executed. Here, the winning probability (eg, 50%) of the winning notice lottery is set higher than the winning probability (eg, 5%) of the losing notice lottery.

  Here, the hold notice effect that is executed in the first hold display area 27D or the first hold display device 25a is “a hold notice effect executed in the hold display indicating the first hold number”, and the second hold display area. The hold advance notice effect executed by 27E or the second hold display device 25b is “a hold notice effect executed in the hold display indicating the second hold number”. In the following description, in order to distinguish between the two, the hold notice effect performed in the first hold display area 27D or the first hold display device 25a is referred to as a “first hold notice effect” and the second hold display area. The hold notice effect performed by 27E or the second hold display device 25b may be referred to as “second hold notice effect”. In addition, the “first hold notice effect” and the “second hold notice effect” are executed over a plurality of continuous symbol variation effects (executed as continuous effects). Therefore, in order to execute the first hold notice effect, when the determination random number value (acquisition information) targeted based on the first start winning prize is stored in the first determination random value memory 202a, the determination The random number value for determination (hereinafter referred to as pre-hold) to be digested before the random number value for acquisition (acquired information) needs to be stored in the first random number value memory for determination 202a. Similarly, in order to execute the second hold notice effect, when the determination random number value (acquisition information) targeted based on the second start winning prize is stored in the second determination random value memory 202b, the determination It is necessary that the determination random number value (hereinafter referred to as “pre-hold”) to be digested before the random number value (acquired information) is stored in the second determination random value memory 202b.

  When the A type is selected as the type of hold display, when the determination random number value (acquisition information) is acquired, the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 indicates the presence of the determination random number value (acquisition information). Is performed in the first hold display area 27D or the second hold display area 27E. At this time, if it is decided not to perform the hold notice effect, the first hold display area 27D is obtained based on acquiring the random number for determination (acquisition information) as shown in the specific example 1 of FIG. Alternatively, the normal hold display (hereinafter referred to as normal hold display) is performed in the second hold display area 27E. FIG. 10 illustrates the case where the hold display is performed in the second hold display area 27E, but the same applies to the case where the hold display is performed in the first hold display area 27D. In this embodiment, the normal hold display made in the first hold display area 27D is “to display a square face hold pattern”, and the normal hold display made in the second hold display area 27E is “round face”. To display the reserved symbols. " Here, the reserved symbol used in the normal reserved display constitutes a specific example of “normal reserved symbol”. Further, as described above, selecting the “A type” hold display is performed by manual selection in the first embodiment, and for example, by automatic selection in the second embodiment described later.

  Here, in FIG. 10A, the second determination random number value memory 202b (acquisition information storage means) stores the upper limit number (four) of determination random number values (acquisition information), and the second hold display area 27E. 4 shows a case where four normal hold displays A1 are made on the display sections (first display section E1 to fourth display section E4). Then, FIGS. 10B to 10D acquire subsequent “random number values for determination based on the second start winning prize” until all of the stored determination random number values (acquisition information) are digested. The case where there was no is shown. In this case, the normal hold display of the second display unit E2 to the fourth display unit E4 is shifted to the upper display unit (the first display unit E1 to the third display unit E3) every time the symbol variation effect starts. . In the following description, the “display unit lower than the predetermined display unit” indicates a display unit on which a pending display corresponding to a random number value for determination processed after the predetermined display unit is performed, The “display unit higher than the predetermined display unit” refers to a display unit on which a reserved symbol corresponding to a random number for determination processed before the predetermined display unit is displayed. For example, the display position one level lower than the first display section is the second display section, and the display position one level higher than the second display section is the first display section. The meanings of “upper” and “lower” are the same not only in the second hold display area 27E but also in the first hold display area 27D and the hold display devices 25a and 25b.

  Next, specific example 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. This specific example 2 shows a case where the hold notice effect is performed by the hold display when the A type is selected as the hold display type. That is, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 determines to perform the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect) by acquiring the determination random value (acquisition information) based on the first start winning, the first hold display. A specific mode of hold display (hereinafter referred to as specific hold display) is performed in the area 27D. Further, when it is determined that the hold notice effect (second hold notice effect) is to be performed by acquiring the random number for determination (acquisition information) based on the second start winning prize, the specific hold display is performed in the second hold display area 27E. .

  In the second specific example, in the state where two normal hold displays are performed in the first hold display area 27D and three normal hold displays are performed in the second hold display area 27E, the symbol variation effect is progressing. (A1). In this state, a second start prize is generated, and a winning hold is generated based on the second start prize, and a lottery (random number lottery) on whether or not to perform a hold notice effect (second hold notice effect) is won. It is assumed that it is decided to execute the notice effect (second hold notice effect). At this time, it is assumed that “white cherry blossom pattern (holding symbol)” is selected as the specific hold display corresponding to the hit hold and the specific hold display is made on the fourth display portion E4 of the second hold display area 27E ( a2). Displaying this “white cherry blossom pattern (holding symbol)” shows a specific example of performing the specific holding display, and the so-called “step-up holding notice effect” is started by performing the specific holding display. The And as shown to Fig.13 (a), in the specific example 2, whenever the subsequent design effect fluctuation | variation is started, the aspect of the said specific pending | holding display steps up to a mode with higher reliability (big hit reliability). It is possible.

  Here, in the present embodiment, there are provided a plurality of types of effect patterns of the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) (see FIGS. 14 and 15), and the specific examples shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 Reference numeral 2 denotes one mode. Further, FIG. 14 shows an effect pattern of a hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) executed based on the occurrence of “hit hold”, and the number of holds after the hit hold (first hold). Number, second hold number). FIG. 15 shows the production pattern of the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) executed based on the occurrence of “off hold”, and the number of holds after the release hold (first hold). Number, second hold number). Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, even if the number of holds after the hit hold or the release hold occurs is “2” to “4”, the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, no. A plurality of production patterns are prepared in association with random numbers, and one of the production patterns is selected by random number lottery when a winning lottery for winning or losing is won. For example, when the number of holds becomes 4 due to the occurrence of a hit hold, any one of the production patterns P11, P12, P13, P14... Is selected by random lottery. Further, when the number of holds becomes 4 due to the occurrence of a release hold, any one of the production patterns Q11, Q12, Q13, Q14... Is selected by random number lottery. In this embodiment, the production pattern is determined using FIG. 14 or FIG. 15 regardless of whether the target hold number is the first hold number or the second hold number. However, the first hold number and the second hold number are determined. It is good also as preparing a different production pattern by preparing a different production | presentation pattern table according to the number of holdings made into object (the 1st holding number, the 2nd holding number).

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 illustrate a case where the target hold number (second hold number) is “4” and the effect pattern P11 is selected. In this case, we plan to use four kinds of symbols with cherry blossoms (reserved symbols), and the one with the lowest reliability (big hit reliability) is the "white cherry blossom symbol" (reliability: low). Yes, the one with higher reliability than the “white cherry blossom design” is the “pink cherry blossom design” (medium reliability), and the one with higher reliability than the “pink cherry blossom design” is the “red cherry blossom design”. (Reliability: high). Furthermore, “Rainbow color cherry blossom pattern” indicates that the jackpot is confirmed (see FIG. 13).

  Returning to FIG. 11, further description will be given after the “white cherry blossom reserved symbol” is displayed on the fourth display section E4 (a3). Subsequently, the next symbol variation effect is started. (A4). At this time, the holding display (holding symbol) displayed on the first display unit E1 is erased, and the holding display (holding symbol) displayed on the second display unit E2 to the fourth display unit E4 is higher by one. It shifts to a display part (1st display part E1- 3rd display part E3) (a4). Further, the hold display (hold symbol) displayed on the second display unit E2 and the third display unit E3 is shifted to the first display unit E1 and the second display unit E2 as they are, but the fourth display unit E4. The hold display (white cherry symbol) displayed on the screen is stepped up to the next higher symbol (pink cherry hold symbol) when shifting to the third display section E3, and the big hit reliability is The player is informed that the step is up one step.

  Thereafter, when the symbol variation effect is finished (a5) and the next symbol variation effect is started subsequently, the reserved symbol displayed on the first display unit E1 is erased and the second display unit is displayed. The on-hold display displayed on E2 to the third display unit E3 is shifted to the next higher display unit (first display unit E1 to second display unit E2) (a6). At this time, the hold display displayed on the second display section E2 is shifted to the first display section E1 as it is, but the hold pattern displayed on the third display section E3 (the pink cherry hold pattern). When the shift is made to the second display section E2, the level of reliability is stepped up to one level higher (red cherry hold pattern), and the player is notified that the jackpot reliability is stepped up by one level. .

  Furthermore, when the symbol variation effect is finished (a7) and the next symbol variation effect is started subsequently, the hold display (hold symbol) displayed on the first display section E1 is erased, The hold display displayed on the second display portion E2 is shifted to the first display portion E1 (a8 in FIG. 12). At this time, the hold display (red cherry hold symbol) displayed on the second display unit E2 is a hold display (rainbow color hold symbol) indicating that the big hit is confirmed when shifting to the first display unit E1. The player is informed that the big hit is confirmed. When the symbol variation effect ends (a9), and then the next symbol variation effect starts (a10), the hold display displayed on the first display unit E1 is deleted. Then, the symbol variation effect is finished and the jackpot symbol is displayed (a11).

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, if the target hold number (second hold number) is “3” and the production pattern P21 is selected, the “pink cherry hold pattern” is displayed when the hit hold occurs. After that, when the design variation effect is started, the step is changed from “Pink cherry reserve symbol” to “Red cherry reserve symbol”, and when the next symbol change effect is started, “Red cherry reserve” A hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) that steps up from “symbol” to “rainbow colored hold symbol” is executed. In addition, when the target number of holdings (second holding number) is “2” and the production pattern P31 is selected, the “red cherry blossom holding symbol” is displayed at the time of hitting, and the symbol variation effect is then displayed. When started, a hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) for stepping up from “red cherry hold symbol” to “rainbow color hold symbol” is executed.

  The above is a specific example of the true hold notice effect that notifies the jackpot by changing the mode of the hold display (hold symbol), but in this gaming machine 1, there is another mode of the hold display (hold symbol). A false hold notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “gasse notice”) that does not generate a big hit even if it changes can be executed based on the occurrence of a release hold. For example, in FIG. 13C, when the target hold number (second hold number) is “3”, an off-hold occurs, and the hold number (second hold number) becomes “4”. FIG. 15 shows a case where the winning lottery for losing is won and the production pattern Q11 of FIG. 15 is selected as the production pattern of the holding notice production. In this case, “white cherry blossom reserved symbol” is displayed on the fourth display E4. Thereafter, when the hold display (hold symbol) of the fourth display unit E4 is shifted to the third display unit E3 and when the display is shifted from the third display unit E3 to the second display unit E2, the reliability is higher. Step up to the mode, but when shifting from the second display portion E2 to the first display portion E1, it does not step up, it becomes normal hold display (normal hold symbol), no big hit occurs. Although detailed explanation is omitted, if the target hold number (second hold number) is “3” and the production pattern Q21 is selected, the “pink cherry hold pattern” is displayed when the off hold occurs. After that, when the design variation effect is started, it will be stepped up from the “Pink cherry reserve symbol” to the “Red cherry reserve symbol”, but when the next symbol change effect is started, the “Red cherry reserve” From “symbol”, normal hold display (normal hold symbol) is displayed. In addition, when the target hold number (second hold number) is “2” and the production pattern Q31 is selected, the “red cherry blossom hold symbol” is displayed when the off hold occurs, and thereafter the symbol variation effect is displayed. When it is started, the normal hold display (normal hold symbol) is displayed from “red cherry blossom hold symbol”.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, a plurality of types of specific hold display modes targeted for the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) are scheduled, If the winning lottery for winning is won, one of the modes is selected by random number lottery. For example, as the “specific hold indication with money”, “the hold symbol indicating the money of the first value” (reliability: low) and “the hold symbol indicating the money of the second value higher than the first value” (Reliability: Medium), “Reserved design showing third value money higher than second value” (Reliability: high), and “Fourth value money (small size) higher than third value” A case where “reserved symbol” (reliability: jackpot determination) is provided. In addition to this, the fruit type changes according to the reliability, the animal type changes according to the reliability, and the like.

  As described above, as the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) associated with the A type hold display, the reliability of the specific hold display is increased step by step. 1, it is possible to perform a hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) in which the reliability of the specific hold display does not increase stepwise. For example, as shown in “production patterns P14, P24, P34” in FIG. 14, when the display of the specific hold display is started based on the acquisition of the hit hold, the display with the highest reliability (for example, rainbow color) The pattern of cherry blossoms) is immediately performed, and thereafter, the specific hold display mode is maintained until the hit hold is exhausted. And the aspect that the result of the design fluctuation production based on the digestion of the hit suspension becomes a big hit can be exemplified. Further, as shown in “effect patterns Q14, Q24, Q34” in FIG. 15, when the display of the specific hold display is started based on the acquisition of the off hold, the display with the second highest reliability (for example, , The red cherry blossom pattern) is displayed, and thereafter, the specific hold display mode is maintained until the release hold is consumed. And the aspect from which the result of the design fluctuation production based on the digestion of the off-holding is missed can be exemplified. As described above, when the A type hold display is performed, various hold notice effects can be performed. Then, a player who desires the appearance of the various hold notice effects (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) selects the A type as the hold display type by operating the effect button SW. Become.

  Specific example 3 of FIG. 16 shows a case where the hold notice effect is not performed when the B type is selected as the hold display type. Here, in the specific example 3, the first hold display area 27D and the second hold display area 27E are deleted from the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. The hold display is performed on hold display devices 25a and 25b above the display screen 27a. Here, in the first hold display device 25a, the first hold number is displayed according to the number of the display portions A1 to A4 that are lit or blinking, and the display portion that is also lit or blinking in the second hold display device 25b. The second reserved number is displayed according to the number of B1 to B4. Further, as described above, selecting the “B type” hold display is performed by manual selection in the first embodiment, and for example, by automatic selection in the second embodiment to be described later.

  In the third specific example, as shown in FIG. 16A, the second determination random number value memory 202b (acquisition information storage unit) stores the upper limit number (four) of determination random number values (acquisition information). Although all the display parts B1-B4 which comprise 2 hold display apparatus 25b lighted, as shown to FIG.16 (b)-(d), all the said stored random numbers for determination (acquisition information) are digested. Until then, the subsequent “random number for determination based on second start winning prize” is not acquired. In this case, each time the symbol variation effect starts, the display unit that performs lighting display shifts to the upper display unit. Although not shown, the first determination random number value memory 202a (acquisition information storage means) stores the upper limit number (4) of determination random number values (acquisition information), and configures the first hold display device 25a. All the display parts A1 to A4 to be turned on, but the subsequent "random number value for determination based on the first start prize" is not acquired until all of the stored determination random value (acquisition information) is digested In this case, the same hold display as in the specific example 3 is performed.

  FIGS. 17A, 17 </ b> B, and 18 illustrate a case where a hold notice effect is performed in the B type hold display. Among these, in the specific example 4 of FIG. 18, the first hold display device 25a displays that the first hold number is “2” (two normal hold displays), and the second hold display device 25b displays the first hold number. 2 In the state where the display indicating that the number of holding is “3” (three normal holding displays) is being performed, the state where the symbol variation effect is progressing is shown (b1). Here, in FIG. 18, as shown in FIGS. 17C to 17E, the display units (A1 to A4, B1 to B4) of the first hold display device 25a or the second hold display device 25b are turned off. Is displayed with “single circle with hatching”, and the display unit (A1 to A4, B1 to B4) is lit with “double circle”, and the display unit (A1 to A1) is displayed. The fact that A4, B1 to B4) are blinking is indicated by “circled cross”.

  In the state of “b1” in FIG. 18, a second start winning is generated, a winning hold is generated based on the second starting winning, and a lottery (random number lottery) of whether or not to perform a second hold notice effect is won, Assume that the second hold notice effect is to be executed. Then, it is assumed that the display corresponding to the hit hold starts on the fourth display unit B4 of the second hold display device 25b (b2). The display corresponding to the hit hold is the highest one of the display units constituting the hold display device (in this case, the second hold display device 25a) that is not used (in this case, This is a display for blinking the fourth display section B4). And in the specific example 4, after the specific hold display (blinking display) is made on the fourth display portion B4, the symbol variation effect is ended (b3), and the next symbol variation effect is started subsequently. (B4). At this time, the lighting of the first display unit B1 is stopped, the lighting of the second display unit B2 and the third display unit B3, and the blinking of the fourth display unit B4 are one higher display unit (the first display unit B1 to B1). Shift to the third display section B3) (b4). In this case, the fourth display portion B4 is turned off and the third display portion B3 is blinked.

  Thereafter, when the symbol variation effect is finished (b5), and the next symbol variation effect is started subsequently, the lighting of the first display unit B1 is stopped, the second display unit B2 is lit, The blinking of the 3 display section B3 is shifted to the display section higher by one (the first display section B1 to the second display section B2) (b6). At this time, the third display portion B3 is turned off, and the second display portion B2 is blinked. Further, if the symbol variation effect is finished (b7) and the next symbol variation effect is started subsequently, the lighting of the first display portion B1 is stopped and the second display portion B2 blinks first. Shift to display B1. Although illustration of the subsequent contents is omitted, in this case, the occurrence of the big hit is notified by blinking the first display portion B1. Then, when the symbol variation effect is finished and subsequently the symbol variation effect is started, the blinking of the first display portion B1 is stopped. After this, when the symbol variation effect ends, the big hit symbol is displayed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), when a hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) is performed based on the occurrence of a hit hold, a hold notice effect (first hold notice effect). The second hold notice effect) is determined to be one mode regardless of the number of the target hold numbers among the first hold number and the second hold number. For example, when the number of holds (first hold number, second hold number) is “3”, a hit hold occurs, the hold number becomes “4”, and if the winning notice lottery is won, the hold notice effect (first The production pattern of the hold notice effect and the second hold notice effect is the effect pattern R1. In addition, when the number of holds (first hold number, second hold number) is “2”, a hit hold occurs, the hold number becomes “3”, and when the winning notice lottery is won, the hold notice effect (first The production pattern of the hold notice effect and the second hold notice effect is the effect pattern R2, and when the number of holds (first hold number, second hold number) is “1”, a hit hold occurs, and the hold number is “ 2 ”, when the winning notice lottery is won, the effect pattern of the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) is set as the effect pattern R3. No matter which effect pattern is selected, the blinking display started on the lower display parts (A2 to A4, B2 to B4) than the first display parts (A1, B1) is the first display part (A1, B1). ) Is notified of the occurrence of the big hit (the real notice of the big hit is executed).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), false notices (gase notices) can also be performed by the hold display devices 25a and 25b (gase notice is given as a hold notice effect accompanying the B type hold display). Can also). Also, when a hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) is performed based on the occurrence of a release hold, the effect pattern of the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) However, it is determined to be one mode regardless of the number of the target holding numbers among the first holding number and the second holding number. For example, when the number of holds (first hold number, second hold number) is “3”, an off hold occurs, the hold number becomes “4”, and if the winning notice lottery is won, the effect pattern of the hold notice effect Is the production pattern S1. In addition, when the number of holds (first hold number, second hold number) is “2”, an off hold occurs, the hold number becomes “3”, and if the winning notice lottery is won, an effect pattern of the hold notice effect Is the production pattern S2, and when the number of holds (first hold number, second hold number) is “1”, a release hold occurs, and the hold number becomes “2”. The effect pattern of the notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) is the effect pattern S3. No matter which effect pattern is selected, the blinking display started on the lower display parts (A2 to A4, B2 to B4) than the first display parts (A1, B1) is the first display part (A1, B1). ), The occurrence confirmation of outage is notified.

  As described above, when performing the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) using the hold display in the hold display devices 25a and 25b, the hold notice using the hold display in the effect display device 27. Compared to the case where the production is performed, there are fewer types of the hold notice effects (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect), and the contents of the hold notice effects (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) are also simple. is there. On the other hand, when the hold notice effect using the hold display is performed on the effect display device 27 (liquid crystal display device), the color of the hold symbol (hold symbol) changes gradually or the hold symbol (hold symbol) gradually increases. The degree of production increases, such as ranking up. For this reason, the player who wants to enjoy the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) selects (manual selection) the A type hold display. However, in a mode in which a reserved symbol (held symbol) is displayed on the effect display device 27 (liquid crystal display device), there are some players who cannot expect if there is no change in the reserved symbol (suspended symbol). Then, it is desirable that a player who wants to concentrate on an effect (reach effect) other than the hold display by the effect display device 27 or loses a sense of expectation for the subsequent game by the hold notice effect using the hold display by the effect display device 27. A player who thinks that there is no selection will select (manual selection) to perform hold display (B type symbol variation effect) on the hold display devices 25a and 25b.

(4) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 19 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, a demo display process (S50), 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), and a big hit game process Each process such as (S600) is repeatedly executed. 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. 19 every time a timer interrupt with a period of 4 msec occurs after the power is turned on. However, in this embodiment, the demo display process (S50), the special symbol game process (S300), and the jackpot game process (S600) will be described in detail among the processes constituting the game control process shown in FIG. The prize ball payout process (S80) is a process related to a prize ball payout when a game ball enters the winning opening (17a, 17b, 31a, 45a to 47a), 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 port 17b.

A. Demo display process (S50)
The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs a demonstration display process (S50) shown in FIG. Here, the demonstration display (demonstration display) is an effect performed when the change display of the special symbol is interrupted for a certain time (for example, 1 minute 30 seconds).

  When starting the demonstration display process (S50), the CPU 201 determines whether or not the execution of the variable symbol special display is stopped (in other words, whether or not the number of special symbols held is “0”, that is, the first symbol It is determined whether or not the hold number and the second hold number are “0” (S52). If it is determined that the execution of the special symbol variation display has not been stopped (S52; NO), the demo display is unnecessary, so the demo display process (S50) is immediately terminated, and the game control of FIG. Return to processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is stopped (S52; YES), it is determined whether or not the elapsed time after the stop of the execution has reached a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute 30 seconds). Judgment is made (S56).

  If the elapsed time has not reached the predetermined time (S56; NO), the demonstration display process (S50) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the elapsed time has reached the predetermined time (S56; YES), a demonstration effect command (see the process of S805 in FIG. 28) is output from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A. After that (S58), the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Unlike the present embodiment, the demonstration display can be a display performed to attract the player's attention during a so-called customer waiting state (that is, during non-game). In this case, in the process of S52, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the touch switch 9a (see FIG. 1) provided on the firing handle 9 is ON, in addition to stopping execution of the special symbol variation display.

B. Special design game processing (S300)
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 process directly proceeds to the processing after S308 shown in FIG.

  If it is determined by the CPU 201 that the first start winning has occurred (S301a; YES), it is determined whether or not the first hold number is less than a predetermined number (less than 4 in this embodiment) (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 shift memory format at a predetermined address (first determination random value memory 202a shown in FIG. 6) of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. At the same time, the first hold number is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the first hold number memory 202c shown in FIG. 6 (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. The symbol determination random number value for determining the winning symbol to be stopped and displayed at 62a, (c) “reach random number value for determining whether or not to produce reach in the symbol variation effect” and the like are included.

  Subsequent to the processing of S303a, the CPU 201 uses the random number value for determination of success / failure (the special figure 1 big hit lottery random value) acquired in the process of S303a to make a prior decision (first special lottery lottery) for the first determination (first special lottery lottery). 1 pre-determination) and information indicating the result is stored in a first pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 6) (S304a). Then, after the first start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S305a), the process proceeds to S308 in FIG. Here, as described above, the first start winning command is information indicating information that can specify the result of the first pre-judgment, the first hold number after the first starting winning, and the like. However, unlike the present embodiment, the command for specifying the first hold number after the first start winning prize and the command for specifying other information may be different commands. Further, when the result of the first success / failure determination is a big hit in the first pre-determination, the “pre-determination regarding the big hit symbol” using the “special figure 1 symbol determination random number value” is also executed in the first pre-determination. . Information that can specify the result of the pre-judgment regarding the jackpot symbol is also included in the first start winning command.

  Here, the latter is preferentially processed under the situation where the determination random number value acquired based on the first start prize and the determination random value acquired based on the second start prize are stored. (It will be 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 the CPU 201 determines 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 (this embodiment). Is less than 4) (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 shift memory format at a predetermined address (second random number value memory 202b for determination shown in FIG. 6) in the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. At the same time, the second reserved number is cumulatively stored (added and stored) in the second reserved number memory 202d shown in FIG. 6 (S303b). Here, the random number value for determination 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. 62c includes a symbol determination random number value for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed, and (c) “reach random number value for determining whether or not to produce reach in symbol variation effect”.

  Subsequent to the processing of S303b, the CPU 201 uses the random number value for determination of success / failure (the special figure 2 big hit lottery random value) acquired in the process of S303b to make a prior determination (second special lottery lottery) regarding the second win / fail decision (the special figure 2 big hit lottery). 2 pre-determination) and information indicating the result is stored in a second pre-determination result memory (not shown in FIG. 6) (S304b). Then, after the second start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S305b), the process proceeds to S308 in FIG. Here, as described above, the command at the time of the second start winning is a command indicating information that can specify the result of the second pre-judgment, the second hold number after the start winning to the second start winning device 17a, and the like. . However, unlike the present embodiment, the command for specifying the second reserved number after the start winning to the second start winning device 17b and the command for specifying other information may be different commands. In addition, when the result of the second win / fail determination (special figure 2 big hit lottery) is a big win (win) in the second predetermination, the “special figure 2 symbol determination random number” is used in the second predetermination. "Pre-judgment regarding jackpot symbol" is also executed.

  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 (one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is fluctuating). 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 the stop display time for displaying the special symbol stop symbol (S312). If the special symbol is not variably displayed (S310; NO), and is not within the stop display time during which the special symbol is stopped (S312; NO), whether or not the variable display can be started. Is determined (S314a, S314b). In the present embodiment, the stop display time for displaying the 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 “0”. Then, the CPU 201 of this embodiment preferentially determines whether or not the “second hold number” is “0” (S314b). That is, when the “second hold number” is not “0”, the oldest determination random number value is read from the second determination random number value memory 202b (S316b), and the determination process of the second special symbol (second determination) (Observation 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.

  In the second success / failure determination process (S320b), a process related to the second success / failure determination is performed. In this second win / fail determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the gaming 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 value for determination (determination random number value for big hit) read out in the process of S316b”. The “big hit determination” is performed using the “table” and the “determination random number value read in the processing of S316b (determination random number value for jackpot)”.

  The CPU 201 executes a special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b) following the second win / fail determination process (S320b). In the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), as shown in FIG. 24, when the result of the second win / fail determination process (S320b) is “big hit” (S501; YES), the CPU 201 The symbol determination random value acquired in the process is read from the second determination random value memory 202b, and the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b is set (determined) (S505), and then the variation for the jackpot A process for setting a pattern table is performed (S510A), and the process proceeds to S560. Further, when the result of the second winning / failing determination process (S320b) is “displacement” (S501; NO), a dismissed symbol is set as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S507), A process for setting a variation pattern table is performed (S510C), and the process proceeds to S560.

  In the process of S560, a variation pattern determination random value (random value for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol) is acquired (S560). Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table set in the fluctuation pattern table setting process (S510A, S510C) and the random value acquired in the process of S560 (S562). Then, the CPU 201 starts the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display unit 62b (S570), and at the same time a predetermined command (symbol) indicating the start of symbol variation toward the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220). A change start command) is transmitted (S572). That is, the CPU 201 transmits a “variation pattern designation command (command for designating a variation pattern)”, a “special symbol stop information designation command”, and the like related to the special symbol to the sub-control board 220. As shown in the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination random number value may be generated (acquired) when starting the variation of the special symbol, but is obtained by the processing of S303b or S303a (starting) Acquired at the time of winning a prize).

  Further, the CPU 201 sub-controls a process for subtracting “1” from the number of holdings (second holding number) related to the second special symbol, and a command for specifying the number of holdings after the subtraction (second holding number). Processing to transmit to the substrate 220 is performed (S575). Then, the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. The variation time of the second special symbol is specified by the variation pattern determined in the special symbol 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), and the first special symbol is determined by the variation pattern determined in the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) described later. The symbol variation time is specified.

  Here, 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 symbol for stopping and displaying the special symbol is a winning symbol (big hit symbol). If it is known, it is possible to determine the time during which the special symbol is variably displayed. In addition, if the special symbol stop information designation command is analyzed, it can be known whether the special symbol stops at the big hit symbol or the off symbol, and when it stops at the big hit symbol, it is known which of the big hit symbol is. it can. That is, in the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the type of jackpot shown in FIG. 7 can be known, and in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) described later, the type of jackpot shown in FIG. 7 is known. be able to. 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 design display control signal to the effect display control board 222. Performs symbol change display and stop display. 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.

  When the “second hold number” is “0” (S314b; YES) and the “first hold number” is not “0” (S314a; NO), the oldest determination from the first determination random value memory The random number value for reading is read (S316a), and a first determination is made (S320a). Then, after performing the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) based on FIG. 24, 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 performed in the same manner as the second success / failure determination process performed as the process of S320b, and the special figure 1 symbol variation start process performed as the process of S500a is performed as the process of S500b. This is performed in the same manner as the special figure 2 symbol variation start process.

  Also in the first win / fail determination process (S320b), it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state. When the gaming state is the high probability state, the “high probability data table” and “S316a processing” are performed. A “big hit determination” is performed using the read determination random number value (big hit determination random number value), and when in the low probability state, the “low probability data table” and the determination read in the processing of S316a The “big hit determination” is performed using the “random number value for jackpot (determination random number value for jackpot)”. Also in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the CPU 201 obtains the symbol acquired in the process of S303a in FIG. 21 when the result of the first win / fail determination process (S320a) is “big hit” (S501; YES). The determined random number value is read from the first determination random number value memory 202a, and the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 60a is set (determined) (S505), and then the variation pattern table for jackpot is set. The process is performed (S510A), and the process proceeds to S560. Here, in the processing of S505 in the special symbol 1 symbol variation start processing (S500a), the normal big hit symbol A, the normal big hit symbol B, the probable big hit symbol A or the probabilistic big hit symbol A or the probable variation is obtained by random number lottery using the symbol determination random number value. One of the big hit symbols B is determined. In addition, when the result of the first win / fail determination process (S320b) is “displacement” (S501; NO), a disengaged symbol is set as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a (S507), A process for setting a variation pattern table is performed (S510C), and the process proceeds to S560.

  Also in this special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), after performing the processes of S560 and S562 in the same manner as the special symbol 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the first special symbol display unit 62a performs the first special symbol. The fluctuation display is started (S570). Then, a command (design change start command) indicating the start of the variation display of the first special symbol is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220) (S572), and the number of reservations related to the first special symbol A process of subtracting “1” from (first hold number) and a process of transmitting a command for specifying the hold number (first hold number) after the subtraction to the sub-control board 220 (S575), The special symbol game process (S300) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Note that different variation pattern tables are set depending on whether or not the variation time shortening function (variation shortening flag) is functioning (whether or not it is set). In other words, when the fluctuation time reduction function is not functioning, the fluctuation pattern table when the fluctuation time reduction function is not activated is set, and when the fluctuation time reduction function is functioning, A variation pattern table is set. When the latter variation pattern table is set, the possibility that the variation time specified by the determined variation pattern is shortened is higher than when the former variation pattern table is set. In addition, in the variation pattern table for big hits, a plurality of variation patterns for performing reach effects are stored. Further, as the variation pattern table for detachment, a variation pattern table is prepared taking into consideration “the presence / absence of reach effect” and “the number of holds at the start of variation”. Then, when performing a reach effect, a variation pattern that specifies a longer variation time is selected than when a reach effect is not performed, and when the number of special symbols held is small, a longer variation time is identified. When a variation pattern is selected and the number of holdings is large, a variation pattern that specifies a shorter variation time is selected.

  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). At this time, since the variation time of the special symbol is determined in advance according to the variation pattern, it is determined whether a predetermined variation time has elapsed by setting a timer at the same time as the variation of the special symbol is started. 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), the stopped symbol is displayed, and the symbol is also displayed. A stop command is output toward the sub-control board 220 (S346). The symbol stop command is transferred to the effect display control board 222 via the sub control board 220. Then, after setting the stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol (S348), it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has elapsed (S350).

  If it is determined in the process of S350 that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S350; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S350; YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on 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”, specifically, “probability change flag”, “fluctuation shortening flag”, “open extension flag”, and the like. Is set with data indicating whether these flags are set to “ON” or “OFF” (data indicating the current gaming state). The “probability change flag” is a flag indicating that the probability that the result of determining whether or not a special symbol is a big hit is in a state (high probability state) in which the probability is set to a high probability (the probability variation function is activated). The “variation shortening flag” is a flag indicating that the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened (shortening variation state) (the time shortening function is activated). The “open extension flag” is a flag indicating that the opening time of the second start port 17b (ordinary electric accessory 17d) is extended (the open extension function is activated). 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. Thus, when it is a shortening variation state, it is also an open extension state, and when the shortening variation state is completed, the opening extension state is also terminated at the same time.

  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 opening 31a (big winning apparatus) according to the type of jackpot to be generated (S370). Specifically, in the case of generating “16R probable big hit” or “16R normal big hit”, an opening / closing pattern for performing “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 variable big hit” or “4R normal big hit”, an opening / closing 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. Specifically, 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. If it is set (S380; YES), after performing the process (S382) for canceling the probability variation flag (set to OFF), the process proceeds to S384. Note that the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability by the processing of S382.

  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 exited as it is and FIG. Return to the game control process. 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. Then, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 19, a big hit game process described later is performed.

  Next, a process when a negative determination is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 23 will be described. That is, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b is “out of symbol” (S352; NO), the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON). It is determined whether or not (S398). If the fluctuation shortening flag is not set (set to OFF) (S398; 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, when the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), after the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is set to “−1” (S400), whether the value of the fluctuation shortening counter becomes “0”. It is determined whether or not (S404). If it is not “0” (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, when it is determined that the value of the variation shortening counter has become “0” in the process of S404 (S404; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is switched from the shortened variation state to the normal variation state. It will be. 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). Returning to the game control process of FIG. Here, the “variation shortening counter” indicates the upper limit execution count of the special symbol variation display performed in the variation shortened state, and when the value becomes “zero”, the variation variation state of the special symbol variation display this time Is finished, the next fluctuation display is switched to the normal fluctuation state, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol after the next time is performed in the normal fluctuation state. Here, when the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 releases the release extension flag in the process of S387 or S416, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes a non-open extension state toward the sub control board 220. A command indicating this (hereinafter referred to as an open extension end command) is transmitted. As a result, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is switched from the shortened variation state to the normal variation state, and the variation time of the symbol variation game and the symbol variation effect is a long time (a longer time than the shortened variation state, for example, a time of 15 seconds or more. ) Is likely to be selected.

C. Big hit game processing (S600)
When the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the game control process of FIG. 19, when it is determined that the “hit game flag” is set in the jackpot game process (S600) shown in FIG. 25 (S602; YES), processing related to the execution of the jackpot game is performed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of the big hit game process (S600). When the grand prize winning opening 31a is opened, as described above, the predetermined opening time elapses or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening 31a, it is closed once, but the predetermined closing time elapses. Then, it becomes an open state again. Here, a game whose content is that the large winning opening 31a in the closed state (incapable of entering a ball) is in an open state (injectable state) and is in an open state again is referred to as a “unit operation”. When this unit operation is performed a predetermined number of times (16 times or 4 times), the big hit game ends after a predetermined ending period. Then, when the big hit game is finished, it becomes possible to execute the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol). The detailed processing contents will be described below with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26.

  When the big hit game (big hit game A or big hit game B) is started, it is first determined whether or not the big winning opening 31a is open (S604). Here, the big winning opening 31a is closed in the “normal gaming state that is not the big hit gaming state”, and therefore, the big winning opening 31a is in a closed state immediately after the start of the big winning game. Therefore, immediately after the start of the big hit game, it is determined that the big winning opening 31a is not being opened (S604; NO), and subsequently, it is determined whether or not the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S612). Specifically, it is determined whether or not “the number of unit actions executed after the start of the big hit game” has reached the corresponding number of times of the big hit game (S612).

  However, since the big hit game end condition is not satisfied immediately after the big hit game is started, a negative determination is inevitably made in the process of S612 (S612; NO). For this reason, it shifts to processing of S614 and judges whether interval time (for example, 2 seconds) passed (S614). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S614). Here, the closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening 31a is a time during which the special winning opening 31a is in a closed state between unit operations. Then, immediately after the big hit game is started, since the big prize opening 31a is in a closed state, it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the big prize opening has passed (S614; YES), and the big prize opening is made. After releasing 31a (S616), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 25 is once terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, it performs a series of various processes shown in FIG. 19 and then starts the big hit game process (S600) again. At this time, as described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 19 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the big hit game process (S600) shown in FIG. 25 is also repeatedly executed about every 4 msec. If a positive determination is made in the process of S604, it is determined whether or not the opening time (30 seconds) of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606).

  If the opening time of the big prize opening 31a has passed (S606; YES), after closing the big prize opening 31a (S610), the big hit game processing (S600) shown in FIG. 25 is exited and the game control of FIG. Return to processing. On the other hand, when the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has not elapsed (606; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31a has reached a specified number (S608). When the number of game balls entered reaches the specified number (S608; YES), the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). That is, when the number of game balls entered reaches a specified number, the special winning opening 31a is closed without waiting for the opening time to elapse.

  If the opening time of the big winning opening 31a has not elapsed (S606; NO) and the number of balls entered has not reached the specified number (S608; NO), the big winning game of FIG. 25 is left open. The process exits and returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “big hit gaming state”, is the opening time of the big winning opening 31a elapsed while the game control process of FIG. 19 is repeatedly executed (S606; YES)? Alternatively, a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening 31a (S608; YES), and the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). Thus, one unit operation is completed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the “big hit game state”, the big hit game process (S600) is executed again, and if it is determined in S604 that the big prize opening 31a is closed (S604; NO), It is determined whether or not the “big hit game” end condition is satisfied (S612). Here, if the “hit game” is “hit game A”, it is determined whether or not the number of unit actions (rounds) executed during that game has reached “16”. In the case of "", it is determined whether or not the number of unit actions (round number) executed during the game has reached "4". If the number of unit movements (number of rounds) has not reached the set number (S612; NO), it is confirmed that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed (S614; YES), and then a big prize is won again. A new unit operation for opening the mouth 31a is executed (S616). On the other hand, in the process of S612, if it is determined that the termination condition of the “big hit game” is satisfied (S612; YES), the “big hit game end process (S650)” shown below is performed, and then the big hit game process is performed. (S600) is ended, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Next, the big hit game end process (S650) "will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the jackpot game end process (S650) is started, the CPU 201 releases the jackpot game flag (sets it to OFF) (S655) as shown in FIG. 23 ”(see S354 of FIG. 23)”, information on the type of jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as “this jackpot symbol”) that is the premise of this jackpot game is acquired (S660). Based on this, processing for setting a gaming state after the end of the big hit game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the current big hit symbol (the symbol stopped in the process of S344 in FIG. 22) is a probability variation big hit symbol (S665). Here, in this embodiment, the “probability variation jackpot symbol” is “a jackpot symbol indicating occurrence of 4R probability variation jackpot” or “hit symbol indicating occurrence of 16R probability variation jackpot”.

  When the current big hit symbol is not a probabilistic big hit symbol (S665; NO), that is, when the current big hit symbol is a normal big hit symbol, the CPU 201 sets the variation shortening counter to “100” (S675); After performing the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S680) and the process of setting the release extension flag (S685), the big hit game end process (S650) is terminated. Also, if the current big hit symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol (S665; YES), the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) (S670). Then, the CPU 201 performs the process of setting “10,000” to the fluctuation shortening counter (S672), the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (S680), and the process of setting the release extension flag (S685). The big hit game end process (S650) is ended. Here, at the timing when the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs the process of setting the release extension flag in S685, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the release extension state toward the sub control board 220. Is transmitted (hereinafter referred to as an open extension start command). Thereby, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes a shortened variation state, and a short time (a time shorter than the normal variation state, for example, a time within 3 seconds) is selected as the variation time of the symbol variation game and the symbol variation effect. The possibility increases.

(5) Production control processing (S700)
Next, an outline of “effect control processing (S700)” 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. 27 shows only main processes among the processes constituting the effect control process. In this effect control process (S700), a demonstration effect start process (S800), a hold display type selection process (850), a demo effect end process (S900), a hold occurrence process (S1000), a symbol variation effect process (S1100), Main processes such as the pending digest process (S1600) and the big hit game effect process (S1800) are repeatedly executed. In addition, since the time required for one round of processing in FIG. 27 is about 2 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed about every 2 msec. Hereinafter, description of the jackpot game effect processing in the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 27 is omitted.

a. Demo production start processing (S800)
When starting the demonstration effect start process (S800), the CPU 220a mounted on the sub control board 220 determines whether or not a demonstration effect command has been received from the main control unit 200A as shown in FIG. S805). If it is determined that a demonstration effect command has been received (S805; YES), a process of starting a demonstration effect (demonstration display) on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 and an effect button SW on the display screen 27a. The process of displaying the operation method is performed (S810). Then, a process for enabling the operation of the effect button SW is performed (S820), the demonstration effect start process (S800) is terminated, and the process returns to the effect control process (S700) of FIG. Here, as described above, in the first embodiment, the player himself operates the effect button SW for selecting the display location of the hold display (selecting whether the hold display type is A type or B type). This shows a case where the operation is performed based on what is to be performed (manual selection by the player). And the method of manual selection will be shown to a player by alert | reporting "the operation method of effect button SW" of the process of S810.

b. Hold display type selection processing (850)
When starting the hold display type selection process (850), the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a demonstration effect is currently being performed as shown in FIG. 28B (S855). If the demonstration effect is not in progress (S855; NO), the hold display type selection process (850) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the effect control process (S700) of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the demonstration effect is being performed (S855; YES), the process proceeds to S862, and it is determined whether or not an operation has been performed on the effect button SW (S862). That is, it is determined whether or not the hold display type is manually selected (S862). When the operation is performed on the effect button SW (S862; YES), the process proceeds to S865. When the operation is not performed on the effect button SW (S862; NO), the hold display type is temporarily set. The selection process (850) is terminated, and the process returns to the effect control process (S700) of FIG. Also in this case, if the CPU 220a determines that an operation has been performed on the effect button SW while repeatedly performing the effect control process (S700) of FIG. 27 (S862; YES), the process proceeds to S865.

  In the process of S865, it is determined whether a confirmation operation has been performed. This confirmation operation is a process for confirming the suitability of the operation performed on the effect button SW in the process of S862. If a confirmation operation is performed (S865; YES), the type of hold display is set according to the operation mode applied to the effect button SW (S870), and the hold display type selection process (850) is terminated. To do. If the confirmation operation has not been performed (S865; NO), the hold display type selection process (850) is temporarily terminated, and the process returns to the effect control process (S700) of FIG. In this case, if it is determined that the confirmation operation has been performed while the CPU 220a repeatedly performs the effect control process (S700) of FIG. 27 (S865; YES), after performing the process of S870, the hold display type selection process (850) ) Ends. Here, the process of S870 constitutes a specific example of the process performed by the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 as “storage display selection means”. When the hold display type is selected (set) in the process of S870, the CPU 220a selects Based on the (set) hold display type (based on the manually selected hold display type), processing to be performed as a storage display execution means is performed (see S1045, S1075, S1080, etc. of FIG. 31 described later). Note that the process of S865 from the hold display type selection process (850) may be omitted, and if a positive determination is made in the process of S862, the process may proceed to S870.

  Next, specific contents of the hold display type selection process (850) will be described with reference to FIG. When the demonstration effect is started on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the operation method of the effect button SW is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (c1). At this time, the operation of the effect button SW is validated. By displaying this operation method, (a) the effect button SW includes a C button located at the center, an A button located on the left side of the C button, and a B button located on the right side of the C button; ) Notification that the A button is for selecting "A type" as the hold display type, and (c) that the B button is for selecting "B type" as the hold display type. Is done. In other words, the player is notified that the A type hold display can be manually selected by operating the A button, and the B type hold display can be manually selected by operating the B button.

  When the A button is operated, an A type hold display image is displayed on the display screen 27a (c2), and when the B button is operated, a B type hold display image is displayed on the display screen 27a. It is displayed (d2). Thereafter, an image related to the confirmation operation is displayed on the display screen 27a (c3). This image is an image for confirming with the player whether or not the A type designated by the operation of the A button or the B type designated by the operation of the B button can be set. Then, when the C button is operated, the type of the hold display is set corresponding to the mode of operation performed on the effect button SW by the player.

c. Demo production end processing (S900)
As shown in FIG. 30, when starting the demonstration effect end process (S900), the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 determines whether the demonstration effect is currently being performed (S905). If the demonstration effect is being performed (S905; YES), the process proceeds to S910. If the demonstration effect is not being performed (S905; NO), the demonstration effect end process (S900) is terminated once, and the effect control of FIG. The process returns to processing (S700). In the latter case, if the CPU 220a determines that the demonstration effect is being performed while repeatedly performing the effect control process (S700) of FIG. 27 (S905; YES), the process proceeds to S910.

  In the process of S910, it is determined whether or not a command at the start of symbol variation has been received (S910). If it has been received (S910; YES), the process proceeds to S915, and if not received, (S910; NO), the demonstration effect end process (S900) is once ended, and the process returns to the effect control process (S700) of FIG. In the latter case, if the CPU 220a determines that the command at the start of symbol variation has been received while repeatedly performing the effect control process (S700) of FIG. 27 (S910; YES), the process proceeds to S915. Here, the commands at the start of symbol variation are a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol stop information designation command.

  The case of affirmative determination in the process of S910 is a case where the special symbol variation display and symbol variation effect that have been stopped are started. For this reason, the CPU 220a performs a process of ending the demonstration effect, a process of erasing the display of the operation method related to the effect button, and a process of invalidating the operation of the effect button (S915). Then, in the above-described hold display type selection process in S850, whether or not the hold display type is set based on the player's operation of the effect button SW (whether or not the hold display type is manually selected). ) Is determined (S920), and if it is set (manual selection has been made) (S920; YES), the demonstration effect end processing (S900) is terminated as it is, and it has not been set (manual selection has been made). If not (S920; NO), the hold display type is set to A type (S925), and the demonstration effect end process (S900) ends. In other words, if the player does not select / set the hold display type (the player does not manually select the hold display type), the hold display type is automatically (forced). Set to A type.

d. Processing when hold occurs (S1000)
In the on-hold occurrence processing (S1000), as shown in FIG. 31, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives a start winning command (S1005; YES), a prior determination (first determination) specified by the start winning command (first step). Information indicating the result of 1 pre-determination or second pre-determination, information on the number of holds, etc. are stored (S1010), and the process proceeds to S1015 and subsequent steps. Here, in the process of S1010, when a start winning command based on the first start winning is received (S1005; YES), “information relating to the result of the first pre-judgment” is stored in the first pre-judgment result information memory 221b in the shift memory format. And the value of the first hold number stored in the first hold number information memory 223b is incremented by "+1" (S1010). When a start winning command based on the second start winning is received (S1005; YES), “information on the result of the second pre-determination” is stored in the second pre-determination result information memory 222b, and the second hold number information memory is stored. The value of the second reservation number stored in 224b is incremented by “+1” (S1010).

  In the processing of S1015, it is determined whether or not the number of holdings (the first holding number or the second holding number) added through the positive determination of S1005 has become plural (two or more). That is, when the process of S1010 is executed based on the first start prize, it is determined whether or not the number of the first hold is plural (S1015), and when the process of S1010 is executed based on the second start prize. It is determined whether or not the number of first holds is plural (S1015). Unlike the embodiment, even if the target number of hold (the first hold number or the second hold number) is singular, the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) can be executed. Good.

  When a negative determination is made in the process of S1015 (S1015; NO), a process for displaying a normal hold is performed (S1080), and then the process when the hold is generated (S1000) is terminated. Here, S1080 is a process in the case where the hold notice effect is not started. Specifically, when the A type hold display is performed, as shown in FIG. 32A, when the process of S1010 is executed based on the first start winning, the first hold display area 27D. The normal hold display is performed on the highest one of the unused display sections (display sections that have not yet performed the hold display) (the process of displaying the normal hold symbols is performed). In addition, when the processing of S1010 is executed based on the second start winning prize, it is usually the highest one of the unused display parts (display parts that are not yet on hold display) in the second hold display area 27E. Hold display is performed (a process for displaying a normal hold symbol is performed).

  On the other hand, in the case of performing the B type hold display, as shown in FIG. 32B, among the display units (A1 to A4, B1 to B4) that constitute the target hold display devices 25a and 25b, Performs processing to turn on the highest one when it is not used (turned off). That is, when the process of S1010 is executed based on the first start winning prize, the highest one among the unused ones (the ones that are turned off) in the display units A1 to A4 of the first hold display device 25a is turned on. Perform the process. In addition, when the processing of S1010 is executed based on the second start winning prize, the highest one among the unused ones (the ones that are turned off) is turned on in the display units B1 to B4 of the second hold display device 25b. Perform the process.

  If an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S1015 (S1015; YES), it is determined whether or not the target notice flag is released (set to OFF) (S1017) and set (set to ON). If it is (S1017; NO), the normal hold display is performed (S1080), and then the hold occurrence processing (S1000) is terminated. Here, the notice flag is a flag indicating that the hold notice effect is started. In this embodiment, the notice flag is a first notice flag corresponding to the first number of holds as the notice flag and a second corresponding to the second number of holds. And a notice flag. If the target advance notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1017; NO), since the target hold advance notice effect has already been started, the hold advance notice effect is repeated by the processing of S1017. Do not execute. Here, when the processing of S1010 is executed based on the first start winning prize, the target notice flag is the first notice flag, and the target hold notice effect is the first hold notice effect. When the process of S1010 is executed based on the second start winning prize, the target notice flag is the second notice flag, and the target hold notice effect is the second hold notice effect. For this reason, when the process of S1010 is executed based on the first start winning, even if the second notice flag is set (set to ON), if the first notice flag is released (set to OFF), A positive determination is made in the processing of S1017. Further, when the process of S1010 is executed based on the second start winning prize, even if the first notice flag is set (set to ON), if the second notice flag is released (set to OFF), S1017. In this process, a positive determination is made.

  When the target notice flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S1017; YES), the result of the prior determination (first preliminary determination or second preliminary determination) specified by the start winning command received this time Based on the information indicating, it is determined whether or not the hold that has occurred this time is a hit hold (S1020). If the winning is held (S1020; YES), the winning lottery (random lottery) is performed in consideration of the number of holdings that are currently targeted and the type of holding display being executed (S1025). Here, when the A type hold display is being executed, the probability of winning the winning lottery (random lottery) is higher than when the B type hold display is being executed. In addition, regardless of whether the A-type hold display or the B-type hold display is being executed, the larger the target hold number (the first hold number or the second hold number), the winning lottery (random lottery) The probability of winning is increased.

  If the winning lottery (random lottery) is lost (S1030; NO), the normal hold display is performed (S1080), and then the hold occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, if the winning lottery (random lottery) is won (S1030; YES), the winning hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, first) is considered in consideration of the target hold number and the type of hold display. Processing for setting the production pattern of “2 pending notice production” is performed (S1040). More specifically, when the A-type hold display is being executed, it is selected by random lottery from among a plurality of effect patterns described in the column corresponding to the number of holds at that time in the pattern table of FIG. 1 effect pattern is set. For example, when the target holding number (first holding number or second holding number) is 3, “effect patterns P21 to P2n (n: natural number) shown in the column“ 3 ”in the pattern table of FIG. ) "Is set. If the production pattern P21 is set, the specific hold display (specific hold symbol) with cherry blossoms is “pink (reliability: medium)”, “red (reliability: high)”, “rainbow color”. An effect pattern that changes to “(big hit confirmed)” is set.

  When the B type hold display is being executed, the effect pattern described in the column corresponding to the number of hold at that time is set in the pattern table of FIG. For example, when the target holding number (first holding number or second holding number) is 3, “effect pattern R2” shown in the column “3” in the pattern table of FIG. 17A is set. Is done. That is, first, the third display unit (A3, B3) is blinked, and when the next symbol variation effect starts, the blinking is shifted to the second display unit (A2, B2), and the next symbol variation effect starts. The effect pattern R2 for shifting the blinking to the first display part (A1, B1) is set.

  Furthermore, specific hold display is performed based on the production pattern of the hold notice effect (first hold notice effect, second hold notice effect) set in the process of S1040 (S1045). For example, when the A type hold display is being executed and the effect pattern P11 is set in the process of S1040, as shown in FIG. 32C, the first hold display area 27D or the second hold display area 27E is displayed. The specific hold display is performed by displaying “holding symbol with white cherry blossoms” on the fourth display section (D4 or E4). In addition, when the B type hold display is being executed and the effect pattern R1 is set in the process of 1040, as shown in FIG. 32 (d), as shown in FIG. The specific hold display is performed by setting B4) to the blinking state. Then, when the processing of S1045 is performed, the target notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1048), and then the on-hold occurrence processing (S1000) is terminated. Here, in the process of S1048, when the process of S1010 is executed based on the first start prize, the first notice flag is set (set to ON), and the process of S1010 is executed based on the second start prize. In this case, the first notice flag is set (set to ON).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the hold generated this time in the process of S1020 is a release hold (S1020; NO), the release lottery (random lottery) is set as the target hold number (first hold number or second hold number). This is performed in consideration of the type of hold display (S1060). Also in this case, when the A-type hold display is being executed, the probability of winning the winning lottery (random lottery) is higher than when the B-type hold display is being executed. In addition, regardless of whether the A-type hold display or the B-type hold display is being executed, the larger the target hold number (the first hold number or the second hold number) is, the lottery for removal (random lottery) The probability of winning is increased. Note that the probability of winning the winning lottery (random number lottery) is lower than the probability of winning the winning lottery (random number lottery).

  If the lottery for losing (random lottery) is lost (S1065; NO), the normal hold display is performed (S1080), and the hold occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, if the winning lottery (random lottery) is won (S1065; YES), the target holding number (the first holding number or the second holding number) and the type of the holding display are taken into consideration. A process of setting a production pattern of the hold notice effect is performed (S1070). More specifically, when the A type hold display is being executed, among the plurality of effect patterns described in the column corresponding to the hold number at that time in the pattern table of FIG. One selected production pattern is set. For example, when the target hold number (first hold number or second hold number) is 3, “effect patterns Q21 to Q2n (n; natural number) shown in the column“ 3 ”in the pattern table of FIG. ) "Is set. If the production pattern Q23 is set, after the specific hold display (special hold symbol) with fruit changes to “柿 (reliability: medium)” and “banana (reliability: high)”, “ A hold notice effect for “normal hold display (display of normal hold symbol)” is set.

  When the B type hold display is being executed, one effect pattern described in the column corresponding to the number of holds at that time is set in the pattern table of FIG. For example, when the target hold number (first hold number or second hold number) is 3, “effect pattern S2” shown in the column “3” in the pattern table of FIG. 17B is set. Is done. That is, first, the third display unit (A3, B3) is blinked, and when the next symbol variation effect starts, the blinking is shifted to the second display unit (A2, B2), and the next symbol variation effect starts. An effect pattern S2 is set to turn on the first display part (A1, B1).

  Further, specific hold display is performed based on the effect pattern set in the process of S1070 (S1075). For example, when the A type hold display is being executed and the effect pattern Q23 is set in the process of S1070, the third display portion (D3 or E3) of the first hold display area 27D or the second hold display area 27E is displayed. The specific hold display is performed by displaying the “holding design with the fruit of a strawberry”. Further, when the B type hold display is being executed and the effect pattern S2 is set in the process of 1070, the third display unit (A3 or B3) of the hold display devices 25a and 25b is set in a blinking state. Hold display. That is, when the process of S1010 is executed based on the first start winning prize, the highest one among the unused ones (not turned off) in the display units A1 to A4 of the first hold display device 25d is blinking. The process is performed. In addition, when the processing of S1010 is executed based on the second start winning prize, the highest one among the unused ones (not turned off) in the display units B1 to B4 of the second hold display device 25b is blinking. The process is performed. Then, when the process of S1075 is performed, the target notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1078), and then the on-hold occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. Here, also in the process of S1080, when the process of S1010 is executed based on the first start prize, the first notice flag is set (set to ON), and the process of S1010 is executed based on the second start prize. In this case, the first notice flag is set (set to ON).

e. Symbol variation effect processing (S1100)
In the symbol variation effect process (S1100), as shown in FIG. 33, 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 as to whether or not the main control unit 200A has executed. If the determination result is a big hit (S1110; YES), a process for distributing the effect pattern table at the time of 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).

  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, the effect pattern of the design variation effect is determined using the effect pattern table set in the process of S1115 or S1120 (S1140). In this case, if a single effect pattern is stored in each effect pattern table, the effect pattern used by the single effect pattern is determined in S1140, and a random number for determination is set in each effect pattern table. If a plurality of performance patterns are stored in the associated state, a random number lottery is performed in S1140 to determine the performance pattern.

  Here, in the process of S1140 that has undergone the process of S1115, depending on the effect pattern determined in the process of S1140, the effect display mode executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the reach effect mode, and the change in effect design A display pattern from the start to the end (determined display) of the display is determined (S1140). Further, in the process of S1140 executed through the process of S1120, the effect display mode executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 according to the effect pattern determined in the process of S1140, whether or not the reach effect is executed, reach The reach production mode when the production is executed, and the display pattern from the start to the end (definite display) of the variation display of the production symbol are determined.

  When the CPU 220a performs the process of S1140, the CPU 220a performs the process of setting the stop symbol of the effect symbol (the symbol to be confirmed and displayed) (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 or the like of “effect design for confirming and displaying a big hit” is selected / set as the “big hit stop symbol”, and the process of S1120 In the process of S1145 executed through the processes of S1140 and S1140, a specific mode or the like of “the effect symbol for confirming the removal” is selected and set as the “outage stop symbol”.

  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) to start the display of variation of the effect symbol (S1150). That is, the symbol variation effect on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is started.

  Thereafter, in the process of S1405, when the CPU 220a determines that the symbol stop command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) has been received (S1405; YES), the received symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect display control unit. 222A, the effect symbol variation display on the effect display device 27 is stopped (S1410), and the symbol variation effect is terminated.

f. On-hold digestion process (S1600)
In the pending digest processing (S1600), as shown in FIG. 34, when the CPU 220a of the sub-control board 220 receives the symbol variation start command (S1605; YES), the target notice flag is set (set to ON). It is determined whether it has been performed (S1610). Here, in the case where the symbol variation effect is started based on the determination random value acquired by generating the first start winning (when the determination random number value is digested and the symbol variation effect is started), it is targeted. The notice flag is a first notice flag. In this case, even if the second notice flag is set (set to ON), if the first notice flag is released (set to OFF), a negative determination is made in the processing of S1610. Further, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the determination random number value acquired by generating the second start winning (when the determination random number value is digested and the symbol variation effect is started), the target notice The flag is a second notice flag. In this case, even if the first notice flag is set (set to ON), if the second notice flag is released (set to OFF), a negative determination is made in the processing of S1610.

  If the target notice flag has been canceled (set to OFF) (S1610; NO), a process (S1670) of decrementing the number of holds indicated by the hold display is performed (S1670), and the process proceeds to S1690. To do. Here, in the processes of S1670, S1630, and S1660, when A type hold display is performed, as shown in FIG. 35A, the target hold display area (first hold display area 27D or In the second hold display area 27E), the hold display of the uppermost display unit is erased, and the hold display of the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. However, if there is no hold display other than the hold display to be deleted, only the process of deleting the hold display of the top display unit is performed. That is, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the random number value for determination obtained by generating the first start winning, the target holding display area is the first holding display area 27D, and the second starting winning is generated. When the symbol variation effect is started based on the determination random number obtained in step 2, the target hold display area is the second hold display area 27E.

  Further, even when the B-type hold display is performed, in the processing of S1670, as shown in FIG. 35B, of the first hold display device 25a and the second hold display device 25b, Reduce the number. That is, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the random number value for determination acquired by generating the first start winning prize, the highest one among those lit in the display portions A1 to A4 of the first hold display device 25a. The on-hold display on the display unit is erased, and the on-hold display on the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. In addition, when the symbol variation effect is started based on the random number value for determination acquired by generating the second start winning prize, the highest one among the lights on the display parts B1 to B4 of the second hold display device 25b. The on-hold display on the display unit is erased, and the on-hold display on the lower display unit of the display unit is shifted to the upper display unit for display. However, if there is no hold display other than the hold display to be deleted, only the process of deleting the hold display of the top display unit is performed.

  When the target notice flag is set (set to ON) (S1610; YES), the current symbol variation effect is started by digesting the determination random number corresponding to the specific hold display. (S1615; NO), after performing the process of “-1” the number of holds indicated by the hold display (S1660), the process of S1690 Transition. However, in the process of S1660, it is performed in a mode as shown in FIG. 35C, and the display mode of the specific hold display is changed (step-up) or the display mode is maintained. In other words, if the A type hold display is being executed and the step of the specific hold display is accompanied every time the design variation effect is started, the specific hold display has a higher degree of reliability (big hit reliability). The display is stepped up (see the hold notice effect patterns P11, P12, P13, P21, P22 in FIG. 14, the hold notice effect patterns Q11, Q12, Q13, Q21, Q22, etc. in FIG. 15). In addition, when the type A hold display is in progress and the step of the specific hold display is not accompanied every time the symbol variation effect is started, the specific hold display is made the same before and after the determination random number value is digested. (See the hold notice effect patterns P14 and P24 in FIG. 14, the hold notice effect patterns Q14 and Q24 in FIG. 15, etc.). In addition, when the hold notice effect is a gusset notice and the hold number (first hold number or second hold number) targeted by the use of the random number for determination of success / failure is “1”, the hold display area 27D, Normal hold display (display of normal hold symbols) is made on the first display portion (D1 or E1) of 27E.

  Furthermore, in the B type hold display, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), when the lowest display unit B2 to B4 (A2 to A4) in use is in a blinking state (specific hold display is performed). The display units B2 to B4 (A2 to A4) in the blinking state are turned off, and the display units B1 to B3 (A1 to A3) that are one higher in the lighting state are turned on. . As a result, the player is notified that the jackpot reliability has increased by one step. In addition, when the hold notice effect is a frustration notice and the number of holds indicated by the hold digest becomes “1”, the first display unit (A1 or B1) does not blink, but is lit (normal hold display is displayed). State to do).

  In the process of S1615, when it is determined that the current symbol variation effect is started by digesting the random number for determination corresponding to the specific hold display (S1615; YES), a process of “-1” for the hold display; After performing the process of canceling (setting OFF) the target notice flag (S1630), the process proceeds to S1690. Here, in S1630, when the first hold notice effect is ended, the first notice flag is released (set to OFF), and when the second hold notice effect is ended, the second notice flag is released (set to OFF). Set).

  In the process of S1690, the information indicating the result of the pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) corresponding to the digested random number for determination is deleted from the corresponding pre-determination result information memory (221b, 222b). At the same time, a process for shifting the information about the result of the prior determination stored in the lower storage area of the prior determination result information memory to the upper storage area is performed. In addition, a process of “−1” is performed on the value of the number of reservations stored in the corresponding number-of-holds information memory (223b, 224b), and the process at the time of reservation digestion (S1600) is terminated.

(6) Effects of the embodiment According to the gaming machine 1, the hold display is not performed uniformly by the effect display device 27, but is performed by the effect display device 27 or the hold display devices 25a and 25b based on the player's selection. Therefore, it is possible to realize a hold display in accordance with the request of each player, and to enhance the gaming interest. That is, in this gaming machine 1, the effect display device 27 performs a hold display with a high degree of effect, and the hold display devices 25 a and 25 b perform a simple hold display. Because it is possible to satisfy the demand of a player who prefers a hold display with a high degree, and when the hold display is performed by the hold display devices 25a and 25b, the request of a player who prefers a simple memory display can be satisfied. is there.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, it is possible to select between the effect display device 27 and the hold display devices 25 a and 25 b based on the player's button SW operation (the player's own manual operation). Since it is possible to select, it is easy to perform a hold display that matches the player's request. Further, in this gaming machine 1, the execution mode of the notice effect using the hold display when performed on the effect display device 27 is the execution of the hold notice effect using the hold display when performed on the hold display devices 25a and 25b. More than the aspect. For this reason, when the hold display is performed by the effect display device 27, the request of the player who prefers the hold notice effect using the hold display can be satisfied, and when the hold display is performed by the hold display devices 25a and 25b, the hold display is used. It is possible to satisfy the demands of players who do not like the hold notice effect. For example, a player who wants to concentrate on other effects (reach effects) performed on the effect display device 27 desires the latter case, and the effect display device 27 uses the hold display to execute various hold notice effects. The desired player wants the former case, but according to this gaming machine 1, it is possible to accurately respond to both requests.

  In the first embodiment, based on the operation result of the effect button SW, the hold display type is A type (the hold display is performed by the effect display device 27 and is not performed by the hold display devices 25a and 25b), and the B type ( A mode in which the hold display is performed by the hold display devices 25a and 25b and is selected (manual selection) by one of the types not performed by the effect display device 27 is illustrated. However, based on the operation result of the effect button SW, any of the hold display types A type, B type, and C type (type in which the hold display is performed by the effect display device 27 and the hold display devices 25a and 25b). A mode of selecting crab (manual selection) can be exemplified. Or, based on the operation result of the production button SW, the mode of selecting the hold display type as one of the A type and the C type (manual selection), or the type of the hold display of the B type and the C type. A mode of selecting (manual selection) on one side can also be exemplified.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the mode in which the hold display type selection (manual selection) is performed during the demonstration production is illustrated, but a modification example in which this selection is performed at another preset time can also be illustrated. Here, in the gaming machine of Modification 1 shown in FIGS. 36 to 38, if the effect button SW is operated at a predetermined timing during the symbol variation effect, the type of hold display (manual selection) can be executed. Different from the first embodiment. Although the modification 1 is different in that FIG. 36 is added and that FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are used instead of FIG. 33, the drawings and descriptions of the other embodiment 1 are different from the modification 1. Also applies.

  In the symbol variation effect of the modification 1, the variation display of the effect symbol is started while displaying three (three digits) effect symbols in the effect symbol display area 27b of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (p1). Then, the operation of the effect button SW is validated at a predetermined timing after the start of the symbol variation effect (during execution of the symbol variation effect), the effective period is started, and a display prompting the operation of the effect button SW on the display screen 27a (hereinafter, “ Button display ") is started (p2). That is, it is indicated that the player can manually select the hold display type (manual selection of the display portion of the hold display) by operating the effect button SW.

  If no operation is performed on the effect button SW within the effective period (when manual selection is not made), the subsequent hold display is performed in the type when the symbol variation effect is started. For example, if the hold display is performed with the A type, the hold display is performed with the A type thereafter (P3, P6). In this case, when the valid period ends, the button display is deleted and the operation of the effect button SW is invalidated (p6). Further, when the A button of the effect buttons SW is operated within the effective period (that is, when the A type hold display is manually selected), the hold display is performed with the A type thereafter (P4, P6). Also in this case, when the valid period ends, the button display is deleted and the operation of the effect button SW is invalidated (p6).

  Furthermore, when the B button is operated among the effect buttons SW within the effective period (that is, when the B type hold display is manually selected), the hold display is performed with the B type thereafter (P5, P7). Also in this case, when the valid period ends, the button display is deleted and the operation of the effect button SW is invalidated (p7).

  Next, the symbol variation effect process (S1100) of Modification 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol variation effect processing (S1100, FIG. 33) of the first embodiment is that the symbol variation effect processing (S1100) of the first modification is added with the processing of S1160 and S1200 between the processing of S1150 and the processing of S1405. And different.

  In the symbol variation effect process (S1100) of Modification 1, after the symbol variation effect on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is started (S1150), the variation pattern designation command received when starting the current symbol variation effect. Thus, it is determined whether or not a specific variation pattern has been designated (S1160). If a specific variation pattern has not been designated (S1160; NO), the processing directly proceeds to S1405. On the other hand, when the specific variation pattern is designated (S1160; YES), after executing the button effect process (S1200) of FIG. 38, the process proceeds to S1405. Here, as described above, the variation time of the special symbol and the execution time of the symbol variation effect are specified by the variation pattern. Then, the “specific variation pattern” is selected from those that can ensure a sufficient variation time (for example, 30 seconds or more) to perform an operation on the effect button SW.

  Next, the button effect process (S1200) will be described with reference to FIG. When this button effect process (S1200) is activated, it is determined whether or not the timing for starting the period during which the operation performed on the effect button SW is enabled (effective period) has arrived (S1210). When this timing arrives (S1210; YES), a process for enabling an operation on the effect button SW and a process for executing a display for prompting an operation on the effect button SW (button display) are performed (S1215). Thereafter, during the effective period (S1230; NO), when the effect button SW is operated (S1240; YES), it is determined whether or not the operated button is the A button (S1245).

  In the case of the A button (that is, when the A type is manually selected) (S1245; YES), after setting the hold display type to the A type (S1250), the button effect process (S1200) is once ended. Returning to the effect control process (S700) of FIG. In the case of the B button (that is, when the B type is manually selected) (S1245; NO), after setting the hold display type to the B type (S1255), the button effect process (S1200) is temporarily performed. The process ends, and the process returns to the effect control process (S700) of FIG. Then, while the effect control process (S700) of FIG. 27 is repeatedly performed, if the sub-control unit 220A determines that the end timing of the valid period has been reached (S1230; YES), the process of invalidating the operation on the effect button SW Then, the effect button display is deleted (S1265), and the button effect process (S1200) is terminated. If the effect button SW is not operated during the effective period (S1240; YES), the hold display type is maintained as the type at the start of the symbol variation effect.

  Also in the first modification, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the same effects as in the first embodiment. That is, even when a game is being executed, the type of hold display can be selected (manual selection) at a predetermined timing. Note that the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment may have the characteristics of the first modification. That is, the selection of the hold display type (manual selection) is performed during the demonstration production and at a predetermined time during the design variation production (for example, when the variation pattern is determined to be the specific variation pattern as in the first modification). It may be executable.

  Here, (1) an input (hereinafter referred to as a liquid crystal selection instruction input) for instructing the display device 27 (effect display means) to select the display location of the hold display is made to the effect button SW (input means). This is the “first condition”, and (2) an input (hereinafter referred to as an LED selection instruction input) for instructing the hold display devices 25a and 25b (predetermined display means) to select the display location of the hold display is produced. What is performed on the button SW (input means) may be a “second condition”. In this case, in the cases shown in the first embodiment and the first modification, the hold display (stored display) is displayed on the effect display device 27 (effect display based on the establishment of the first condition (the liquid crystal selection instruction input is selected by the player). Display means), and hold display (memory display) is performed on hold display devices 25a and 25b (predetermined display means) based on the establishment of the second condition (the LED selection instruction input is selected by the player). become. In the first embodiment and the first modification, “liquid crystal selection instruction input” is realized by operating the A button, and “LED selection instruction input” is realized by operating the B button.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the hold display type is changed based on the change in the gaming state of the gaming machine. In the second embodiment, the on-hold display type change process (S950) shown in FIG. 39A is added to the effect control process (S700), the demonstration effect start process (S800), and the on-hold display type selection process. (850) and the demonstration effect end processing (S900) are different from the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, regardless of the player's operation (manual selection), the game machine automatically controls to change the hold display type based on the change in the gaming state of the gaming machine. Is different from the first embodiment. That is, in the above-described first embodiment, the case where the selection of the hold display type (selection of the display position of the hold display) is performed by the player's own manual selection has been described. This shows a case where the gaming machine side performs (selection of display location of hold display). More specifically, in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the presentation display device 27 performs a hold display based on the establishment of the condition that the operation of the opening extension means ends (first condition), and starts the operation of the opening extension means. The hold display is performed based on the establishment of the condition (second condition). Except for the above points, the gaming machine of the second embodiment is the same as the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

  The hold display type change process (S950) is a process for changing the hold display type, and the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 sets the hold display type based on the establishment of the first condition or the second condition. To change. That is, the CPU 220a automatically selects the hold display type based on the establishment of the first condition or the second condition. When the hold display type change process (S950) is activated, as shown in FIG. 39, the CPU 220a determines whether it is the start timing of the open extended state (S960). Here, the CPU 220a receives the above-mentioned “open extension start command” and determines that it is the start timing of the open extended state. If the CPU 220a determines that it is the start timing of the open extended state (S960; YES), it changes the hold display type from the A type to the B type (S965), and ends the hold display type change process (S950). In this case, the hold display areas 27D and 27E are erased from the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the hold display using the hold display devices 25a and 25b is started. In this case, the CPU 220a that has obtained a positive determination in the process of S960 automatically selects the B type as the type of hold display to be set, whereby the hold display type is changed from the A type to the B type. Will be changed to type.

If the CPU 220a determines that it is not the start timing of the open extension state (S960; NO), it determines whether it is the end timing of the open extension state (S970). Here, the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 determines that it is the start timing of the open extension state by receiving the “open extension end command” described above. If the CPU 220a determines that it is the end timing of the open extended state (S970; YES), it changes the hold display type from the B type to the A type (S975) and ends the hold display type change process (S950). In this case, the use of the hold display devices 25a and 25b is stopped, the hold display regions 27D and 27E appear on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, and the hold display using the hold display regions 27D and 27E is started. In this case, the CPU 220a that has obtained a positive determination of the process of S970 automatically selects the A type as the type of hold display to be set, whereby the hold display type is changed from the B type to the A type. Will be changed to type.

  Further, when the CPU 220a determines that it is neither the start timing of the open extension state nor the end timing of the open extension state (S960; NO, S970; NO), the hold display type change process (S950) is ended as it is. In this case, when the hold display is performed with the A type, the hold display type is left as the A type, and when the hold display is performed as the B type, the hold display type is left as the B type. The Here, the hold display type change process (S950) in FIG. 39A constitutes a specific example of the process performed by the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 as the “storage display control means”.

  According to the second embodiment, since the type of the hold display is automatically changed by the control performed by the gaming machine (because the type of the hold display is automatically selected), the game state is changed through the change of the type of the hold display. Will be notified to the player. Further, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the hold display is not uniformly performed by the effect display device 27, but the effect display device 27 or the hold display device 25a based on the conditions that are satisfied (first condition, second condition). 25b, it is possible to realize a variety of on-hold display instead of uniform display, and to enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, when the gaming state is in the open extended state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 17b is higher than in the non-open extended state, and the special design The fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is shortened. For this reason, when the gaming state is the open extended state, the special symbol variation display (symbol variation effect) proceeds more frequently and in a shorter time than when the game state is the non-open extended state. In addition, the hold display having a high effect level is performed on the effect display device 27, and simple hold display is performed on the hold display devices 25a and 25b.

  In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, in consideration of the above points, in the “non-open extended state in which the execution time of one symbol variation effect tends to be long and it is difficult to obtain a random number for determination”, the effect display device 27 holds it. Display is performed (A type is automatically selected), and the player is to entertain the hold notice effect. On the other hand, in the “open extended state in which the execution time of one symbol variation effect tends to be short and the determination random number value is easily acquired”, the hold display devices 25a and 25b perform hold display (B type is automatically selected). In the latter case, it is possible to concentrate the player on the game result (result of determination of success / failure) that is displayed quickly and frequently.

  Note that the gaming machine of the second embodiment may have the characteristics of the first embodiment. That is, the type of the hold display can be changed based on the gaming state of the gaming machine (the gaming machine side can be automatically selected), and can be changed based on the player's button SW operation (the player can be manually selected). It is good. In this case, the display location of the hold display is automatically selected (changed) and can be manually selected (changed). That is, it may be possible to select automatically or manually whether the display location of the hold display is the liquid crystal display device 27 or the hold display devices 25a and 25b.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the mode in which the pattern of the hold display is changed at the start and end of the open extended state is exemplified, but the pattern of the hold display is changed when the probability state of the determination of whether or not the special symbol is changed is changed. Can be illustrated. For example, if the probability state is set to a high probability after the jackpot game ends, and the cumulative number of special symbol variable games executed without causing a jackpot after the jackpot game ends becomes “100”, the probability state is low. In the gaming machine returned to, the hold display type may be B type when the probability state is high probability, and the hold display type may be A type when the probability state is low probability. In this case, by changing the hold display type from the B type to the A type, it is possible to notify the player that the probability state has changed from a high probability to a low probability. In particular, when the execution time of one symbol variation effect is likely to be shorter than when the probability state is high probability and low probability, the hold display devices 25a and 25b perform hold display (type B). The player can be concentrated on the game result (result of the determination of success / failure) that is displayed quickly and frequently.

  In addition, although the probability that the winning / failing determination will be a big hit is high, in a gaming machine having a so-called `` latent probability change state '' in which the opening extension function does not operate, the type of holding display becomes the B type when the big hit game is ended, When the cumulative number of special symbol variation games that are executed without causing a big hit after the big hit game is finished reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times), the type of hold display may be changed to the A type. In this case, by changing the hold display type from the B type to the A type, it is possible to notify the player that the gaming state is the “latency probability changing state”.

  In addition, after the jackpot game is over, the gaming state becomes an advantageous state advantageous to the player (open extended state, high probability state), and when the hold display is performed in one of the A type and B type, When the cumulative number of special symbol variation games that are executed without generating a big hit while maintaining the advantageous state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times), the type of hold display may be changed to the other. In this case, by automatically selecting (changing) the type of hold display (display location of the hold display), the player is informed that it is in a so-called “fouling state (a state where there is no big hit even though it is an advantageous state)”. be able to.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the mode of changing the hold display type based on the change of the gaming state (the mode of automatic selection) is illustrated. However, as in the second modified example of FIG. It is also possible to exemplify a mode in which the type of the hold display is changed based on the change of the. For example, as the effect mode, effect mode A for selecting background image A (for example, a background image indicating the sea) as the background image of display screen 27a of effect display device 27, and background image B (for example, a background image indicating the forest) And an effect mode B for selecting. Then, it is assumed that the effect mode is changed between effect mode A and effect mode B every time the symbol variation game (design variation effect) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 300 times). In the production mode A, the hold display type is A type, and in the production mode B, the hold display type is B type. In the second modification, in FIG. 39A, it is determined in S960 “whether or not the symbol variation game (the symbol variation effect) has been performed a predetermined number of times since the effect mode was set to the effect mode A”, and S970. It is sufficient to determine “whether or not the symbol variation game (design variation variation) has been performed a predetermined number of times after the rendering mode is set to the rendering mode B”.

  In the second embodiment, as a mode in which selection of a display location (holding display location) of a hold display (selection of a hold display type) is automatically performed, a mode or a pattern that is automatically performed according to a change in the gaming state, Although the form automatically performed according to the frequency | count of a change production was described, the other form can also be illustrated. For example, it is also possible to exemplify a form that is performed based on the passage of time (real time clock “RTC”, stay time in a predetermined game mode, etc.).

  In addition, during the symbol variation effect (during symbol variation game), the hold display portion becomes the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (the hold display type is A type), and during the big hit game, the hold display portion is other than the display screen 27a. An example of the location (holding display devices 25a and 25b) (the holding display type is the B type) can also be exemplified. For example, during a symbol variation effect (during a symbol variation game) where the interest of the number of reservations or the reservation notice effect is easily noticed, the reservation display is performed on the display screen 27a so that it is easily noticeable. During the big hit game that is difficult to play (because most of the start prizes that occurred during the big hit game are not likely to become effective start prizes, so it is easy to become the so-called "over prize"), the hold display devices 25a and 25b perform the hold display. May be.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, the hold display devices 25a and 25b (predetermined display means) are provided at a site away from the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. The third embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, but may be a modification of the second embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the mode in which the holding display devices 25a and 25b (predetermined display means) are provided on the frame member 21 constituting the central device 20 is exemplified. That is, the holding display devices 25a and 25b (predetermined display means) are provided in the vicinity of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 (sometimes within the frame member 21 and within a distance of 10 mm from the periphery of the display screen 27a in front view). The aspect to provide was illustrated. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the holding display devices 25a and 25b (predetermined on the part (outside the frame member 21) away from the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27). Display means). That is, in the third embodiment, the decorative cover 80 is provided on the front surface of the start port 17a, and the first hold display device 25a is mounted using the right half of the decorative cover 80 (hereinafter referred to as the right portion 80R). The second hold display device 25b is configured using the left half (hereinafter, referred to as the right portion 80L).

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 41 (a) and (b), the first hold display device 25a has a right part 80R configured in a substantially plate shape and a downward direction from above the right part 80R. The four LEDs 81 to 84 are arranged. The second hold display device 25b includes a left part 80L configured in a substantially plate shape, and four LEDs 85 to 88 arranged from the upper side to the lower side of the right part 80L. The LED 81 constitutes the first display part A1, the LED 82 constitutes the second display part A2, the LED 83 constitutes the third display part A3, the LED 84 constitutes the fourth display part A4, the LED 85 constitutes the first display part B1, and the LED 86 constitutes the second display part A4. The display part B2 and the LED 87 constitute a third display part B3, and the LED 88 constitutes a fourth display part B4. In the first hold display device 25a, the first display unit A1, the second display unit A2, the third display unit A3, and the fourth display unit A4 are arranged from the upper side to the lower side. Also in the display device 25b, the first display unit B1, the second display unit B2, the third display unit B3, and the fourth display unit B4 are arranged from the top to the bottom. The significance of the first display unit A1 to the fourth display unit A4, the first display unit B1 to the fourth display unit B4, the mode of holding display, the driving mode, and the like are the same as in the first embodiment.

  According to the third embodiment, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. In other words, in the third embodiment, the hold display devices 25a and 25b are arranged at positions slightly away from the display screen 27a. Can give an impression. For this reason, an accent can be given to a game and it is easy to raise a game interest.

  Moreover, in the third embodiment, when the B type hold display is performed, it is possible to reliably grasp the start winning situation. That is, the player pays attention to the frequency of start winning (the number of times the symbol variation game is started) while visually recognizing the effect display device 27 that informs the result of the game. It becomes a part to pay attention to. Since the line of sight often goes to the first starting port 17a, the holding display devices 25a and 25b are provided in the first starting port 17a, so that it is possible to play a game while reliably grasping the start winning situation.

  In addition, in Example 3, although one of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 and the hold display devices 25a and 25b performs the hold display, the hold display may be performed by both. In particular, as shown in the third embodiment, when the display screen 27a and the hold display devices 25a and 25b are separated from each other, it is meaningful to perform hold display on both the display screen 27a and the hold display devices 25a and 25b. . Even if the player's line of sight is frequently changed between the display screen 27a and the display devices 25a and 25b along the surface of the game board, the number of reservations at that time (first reservation number, second reservation number) It is because it is easy to grasp.

  In the present embodiment, the hold display devices 25a and 25b are arranged at positions below the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, but the upper side of the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is illustrated. The hold display devices 25a and 25b can be arranged at positions on the right side, left side, or above.

  The gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment performs a hold notice effect when the hold display type is the A type, but does not perform a hold notice effect when the type is the B type. The fourth embodiment shows a modification of the second embodiment, and is different in that FIG. 42 is used instead of FIG. 31. Other drawings and explanations of the first embodiment also apply to the fourth embodiment. Applied.

  As shown in FIG. 42, the on-hold occurrence processing (S1000) of the fourth embodiment is the same as the on-hold occurrence processing (S1000) of the first embodiment except that the processing of S1011 is added. That is, in the hold occurrence process (S1000) of the fourth embodiment, it is determined whether or not the hold display type is currently set to A type following the process of S1010 (S1011). If it is set to A type (S1011; YES), the process proceeds to S1015. Here, the processing after S1015 is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  On the other hand, when the B type is set (S1011; NO), the normal hold display is performed (S1080), and the hold occurrence process (S1000) is terminated. That is, when the B type is set (S1011; NO), the holding notice effect is not executed uniformly.

  According to the fourth embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. That is, by performing the hold display with the effect display device 27, it is possible to notify the player that the first condition (the condition that the extended extended state has ended) is established. Further, it is preferable to perform a notice effect using the hold display on the effect display device 27, but to satisfy a player's request that does not like to perform a notice effect using the hold display on the hold display devices 25a and 25b. it can. Note that the fourth embodiment may be a modification of the first embodiment. In this case, the player who wants to execute the hold notice effect manually selects the A type as the hold display type, and the player who does not want to execute the hold notice effect manually selects the B type as the hold display type. Become. Further, as a modified example of the fourth embodiment (hereinafter referred to as modified example 3), a holding notice effect is performed when the hold display type is the B type, but a holding notice effect is not performed when the type is the A type. You can also

  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.

  That is, the type of hold display is A type (type in which hold display is performed by the effect display device 27 and not by the hold display devices 25a and 25b) and type B (the hold display is performed by the hold display devices 25a and 25b, and the effect display is performed). In an aspect that can be selected between the type not performed by the device 27) and the C type (type in which the hold display is performed by the effect display device 27 and the hold display devices 25a and 25b), the ongoing symbol variation effect Based on the result, it is possible to select the hold display type. For example, if the result of the symbol variation effect is a big hit and the C type is selected if the probability is high (for example, a probability of 95%), the hold display is the effect display device 27 and the hold display devices 25a and 25b. When both are performed, it is possible to notify the player that the so-called “hot symbol variation effect (the symbol variation effect that is likely to be a specific result)” has started.

  Further, in the fourth embodiment, when the hold display is performed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, the “hold notice effect” is performed, and when the hold display is performed by the hold display devices 25a and 25b, the “hold notice effect” is performed. The mode which is not performed was illustrated. However, as shown in Modification 4 shown in FIG. 43, even when the hold display is performed by the hold display devices 25a and 25b, a case where a “hold notice effect” is performed by the hold display devices 25a and 25b may be provided. Good. In the fourth modification, in the case where the hold display is performed by the hold display devices 25a and 25b, the hold notice effect is not performed even if the release hold occurs as shown in FIG. 43 (b), but in FIG. 43 (a). As shown, when a hit hold occurs, a hold notice effect is performed. In this case, when the hold display is performed by the hold display devices 25a and 25b, the sudden hold notice effect that is suddenly started is “big hit notification” or “hot notification state notification (the possibility that a big hit will occur) Notification) ”.

  Moreover, in Example 1 etc., although the aspect which provides the hold display apparatuses 25a and 25b above the display screen 27a in the frame member 21 which comprises the central apparatus 20 was illustrated, the position of the hold display apparatuses 25a and 25b is limited to this. Not. For example, the hold display devices 25a and 25b can be provided on the frame member 21 below, on the right side, and on the left side of the display screen 27a, or in the game area 11 on the outer portion of the central device 20, or the like.

  Furthermore, in each Example, the display part A1-A4 and B1-B4 which comprise hold display apparatus 25a, 25b made the notice state (hold notice effect) using a hold display by making it blink state. However, the aspect which performs a notice in display part A1-A4 and B1-B4 is not limited to this. For example, the LEDs constituting the display units A1 to A4 and B1 to B4 are configured by full-color LEDs, and the LEDs are emitted with the first color, whereby the normal hold display is executed, and the LEDs are set to the first color. The specific hold display may be executed by emitting light in a different second color.

  In addition, in the first embodiment, “demonstration effect” is exemplified as a selectable time (hold display type selectable time) of the place where the hold display is performed (hold display type), and in the first modification, the symbol variation effect is being executed. However, the selectable time may be another time. Specifically, “When the symbol variation is stopped and the demonstration production is not executed” or “When the jackpot game ends (for example, at the time of the jackpot ending, before the game state transitions to a probable change or a short time), etc. In addition to the time shown in the first embodiment or the modified example, the “other time” may be selectable. Or it is good also as selection at any time (always), without providing time restrictions regarding the selection of the place (holding display place) which performs a hold display.

  In each embodiment, the liquid crystal display device (liquid crystal display) is exemplified as the effect display means, and the display device using the LED is exemplified as the predetermined display means. Alternatively, both or one of them may be a plasma display, a CRT display, a display device using a 7-segment LED display, or the like. In particular, when both the effect display means and the predetermined display means are liquid crystal display devices (liquid crystal displays), a case where the predetermined display means is a “sub liquid crystal (small liquid crystal display device)” can be exemplified. In this case, a “main liquid crystal (effect display means)” and a “sub liquid crystal (predetermined display means)” are provided. As a result, for example, whether the hold display is performed with the main liquid crystal with high importance or the hold display with the sub liquid crystal with low importance is determined by manual selection or automatic selection.

  Moreover, in each Example, although the input method which receives the input which a player performs is illustrated as a press type input means in which a player performs a pressing operation like the effect buttons SW (A to C buttons), the mode of the input means Is not limited to the pressing operation means. For example, (a) a rotation operation means that can be rotated to an A position that specifies the type of hold display as A type or a B position that specifies the type of hold display as B type; (b) Detection sensor (either contact type or non-contact type) that detects the player's body (for example, hand), (c) Player's voice (command; “A type” or “B type”) ) May be a voice detection sensor or the like.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the third embodiment, the first modification, etc., an effect button SW that can be operated in the process of progressing the game effect is provided for the input means for selecting the hold display location (selecting the hold display type). Using. However, as the input means, in addition to the effect button SW, an adjustment switch such as a cross key used for volume adjustment and light amount adjustment can be exemplified.
When the hold display location is selected with a switch different from the effect button SW, the hold display location can be selected even under a situation where the effect button SW may be operated. For example, the hold symbol (hold display) displayed on the liquid crystal screen 27a is a mode indicating the effect button SW, and the hold symbol is changed to a predetermined notification mode by operating the effect button SW while the symbol is displayed. In the case where an effect (holding change notice) is provided, a liquid crystal display device displays an on-hold display location by operating an adjustment switch such as a cross key under the condition that the reserved symbol is displayed in a manner indicating the effect button SW. By using a screen other than the 27 display screen 27a, the player can select not to confirm the content of the pending change notice (cancel the pending change notice).

  Further, 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),
25a, 25b; hold display device (predetermined display means),
27; effect display device (effect display means),
200: Main control unit.
220A; sub-control unit (storage display selection means, storage display execution means, storage display control means),
SW: Production button SW (input means).

Claims (1)

An acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on detection of a game ball; and a determination means for determining the acquisition information, wherein a predetermined result is obtained based on the determination result being a specific result. A game machine capable of executing a specific game for operating the variable pitching means,
Effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display;
Predetermined display means provided separately from the effect display means;
Storage display selection means for selecting which of the effect display means and the predetermined display means to perform storage display indicating that the acquired information is stored;
Storage display execution means for performing the storage display based on a result of selection by the storage display selection means;
Notice effect execution means for performing a predetermined notice effect according to the result of the determination;
Equipped with a,
The notice effect executing means is capable of executing a notice effect using the memory display,
The execution mode of the notice effect using the storage display when the storage display is performed by the effect display means is the execution of the notice effect using the storage display when the memory display is performed by the predetermined display means. A gaming machine characterized by having more than the aspect .

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