JP5993466B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

  The acquired determination information is temporarily stored (held) in the holding storage unit, and when the number of the determination information stored in the holding storage unit (the number of holdings) is generally less than 4, the game ball wins the starting opening. Sometimes the start condition is satisfied, and the determination information is newly acquired and stored in the holding storage unit. The determination information stored in the holding storage unit is erased (holding digestion) for determining whether or not it is a “big hit” in the order in which it is sequentially stored (acquired) every time the symbol change on the symbol display starts.

  By the way, when the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display, the game effect is performed by outputting sound or light mainly on the display on the image display. The game effect is performed in a manner that suggests a big hit expectation degree determined to be a “hit” based on the determination result of whether or not it is “hit”, and this game effect enhances the game performance and the game interest.

  In the game effect, after a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed on the image display, a combination mode indicating a determination result as to whether or not it is a “hit” (when determined as “hit”, “777” or the like) Are stopped and displayed. At that time, before stopping and displaying a plurality of effect symbols, a technique for performing a specific reach effect in a predetermined reach state, or a pseudo continuous effect that temporarily displays a plurality of effect symbols in a specific manner and then variably displays them again The technique (patent document 1) which performs is known. Normally, when a pseudo-continuous effect or a specific reach effect is performed, the degree of jackpot expectation increases, that is, the player plays a game with the expectation that the pseudo-continuous effect or the specific reach effect will be performed.

JP 2011-206306 A

  The applicant of the present application has put to practical use a pachinko machine capable of performing a first suggestion effect that suggests in advance that a pseudo-continuous effect will be performed and a second suggestion effect that suggests that a specific reach effect will be performed in advance.

Specifically, a first suggestion effect is performed, and when a plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the first specific form, a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and a second suggestion effect is performed. When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the second specific form, a specific reach effect is performed.

  However, each of the first and second suggestion effects is an independent effect dedicated to the suggestion effect. Therefore, when the first suggestion effect is performed, the player has a plurality of effect symbols in the first specific form. It can only be expected that the display is stopped, that is, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, and when the second suggestion effect is performed, a plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the second specific form, that is, the specific reach effect is performed. I can only expect it. In other words, in the prior art, there is no suggestion effect that can be expected to perform both a pseudo-continuous effect and a specific reach effect using the effect design, so this effect is improved to enhance the effect. There is room to gain.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving an effect suggesting that a predetermined game effect (a pseudo continuous effect, a specific reach effect) is performed using an effect symbol.

The present invention (gaming machine (1)) is based on the determination information acquired by the establishment of the start condition, and the determination means (34 (34a, 34b, 34c)) and a game effect control means (60) for causing a predetermined effect display means (16) to perform a game effect based on the determination result by the special game determination, the game effect control means (60 ) Is an effect symbol display control means (61) for performing a variable effect of stopping and displaying each of the plurality of effect symbols in a combination manner indicating the determination result by the special game determination after the plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed. A first special suggestion effect control means (62) for performing a first special suggestion effect that suggests a high expectation for the special game before a plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the variation effect; Before multiple production symbols are stopped and displayed in variable production And a second special suggestion effect control means (62) for performing a second special suggestion effect suggesting that the degree of expectation for the special game is high. The effect symbol display control means (61) Before the second special suggestion effect is performed, special display control means (66) for temporarily stopping and displaying a plurality of effect symbols in a first specific manner that suggests that the second special suggestion effect is performed; Before the first special suggestion effect is performed, a plurality of effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed in a second specific mode different from the first specific mode, and a plurality of effect symbols may be variably displayed again. Continuous display control means (65), and the special display control means (66) has a plurality of effect symbols in any one of the first specific mode and the second specific mode at a first timing. Change change display that suggests a temporary stop display at From the time when the plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the first specific mode, and after the change variation display is performed at the first timing, the plurality of effect symbols are temporarily displayed in the second specific mode. When displaying the change and displaying the plurality of effect symbols again and then temporarily stopping the display in the first specific mode at the second timing, and when performing the change variation display, It is possible to perform a specific change variation display that suggests that a plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the first specific mode, and the continuous display control means (65) is configured to perform the first timing. after carry out the change variable display, it causes temporarily stop displaying a plurality of performance symbol in the second particular embodiment, since by varying display a plurality of performance symbol again, the suspend display in the first specific embodiment Characterized in that it does not.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve an effect that suggests that an effect in which a plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific manner and then variably displayed again, and an effect that suggests that the expectation degree for the special game is high is performed. The production effect by the suggestion production is enhanced.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a chart regarding the big hit determination table. It is a chart regarding a symbol determination table. It is a chart regarding a plurality of special figure fluctuation times. It is a chart which shows the opening and closing pattern of the special winning opening during special game, the game state and the like which are set after the special game ends. It is a chart regarding the 2nd starting mouth operation mode. It is a table | surface which shows the selection rate according to the kind of winning symbol, and the 2nd start opening / closing pattern in an auxiliary game. It is a table | surface which shows multiple types of game states, and those setting content. It is a chart showing a plurality of types of game effects. It is a figure which shows a game production (normal zone production). It is a figure which shows an effect design. It is a figure which shows a 1st game effect. It is a figure showing the 2nd game production. It is a figure which shows a game production (1st special zone production). It is a figure which shows a game production (2nd special zone production). It is a chart regarding the special zone effect execution determination table. It is a figure showing the 5th game production. It is a figure which shows the effect display in which an effect design is temporarily stopped and changed. It is a chart regarding a change change display mode. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a change change display. FIG. 24 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 23. FIG. 24 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 23. FIG. 24 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 23. FIG. 24 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 23. FIG. 24 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 23. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of a game control board performs. It is a flowchart of a start port SW process. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of prefetching related processing at the time of holding number addition. It is a flowchart of a game effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a game production end process. It is a flowchart of prefetch related processing at the time of game production end. FIG. 22 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 21 according to a modified embodiment. FIG. 22 is a view corresponding to FIG. 21 according to another modification. FIG. 22 is a view corresponding to FIG. 21 according to another modification.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game area 4 a includes a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown), a starter device 11 having a first starter port 10 and an openable second starter port 11 a. The gate 12, the grand prize opening device 13 having an openable big prize opening 13 a, and a plurality of general prize openings 14 are provided in the illustrated arrangement so that game balls can pass (win). The first start opening 10, the pair of gates 12, and the plurality of general winning openings 14, respectively, include a first starting opening SW 10a for detecting a game ball won there, a pair of gates SW 12a, and a plurality of general winning openings SW 14a. Is attached.

  The start port device 11 opens and closes the second start port 11a, the opening / closing member 11b that opens and closes the second start port 11a, the second start port SW11c that detects a game ball won in the second start port 11a, and the open / close member 11b. It has a second start port SOL11d ("SOL" means a solenoid actuator), and the second start port 11a is normally in a closed state where a game ball cannot be won, and this closed state and a game ball can be won Can operate in the open state.

  The big prize opening device 13 includes a big prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening / closing the big prize opening 13a, a big winning opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 13a, and a big winning opening for opening / closing the opening / closing member 13b. The large winning opening 13a having the SOL 13d is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won, and can be operated between this closed state and an open state in which the game ball can be won.

  When a game ball wins a winning opening 10, 11a, 13a, 14, the number (several to ten) of gaming balls set for each winning ball 10, 11a, 13a, 14 per winning game ball Is paid out to the storage tray 5 as a prize ball. A big hit lottery is performed when a game ball wins the start opening 10, 11a, and when a win is won in the big hit lottery, a big hit game is opened in which the big win opening 13a is opened. When the game ball passes through the gate 12, a winning lottery is performed. When the winning ball is won by the winning lottery, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 11a is opened occurs.

  A center combination 15 is attached to the game board 4, and the center combination 15 is equipped with an image display 16 and a movable combination 17 for playing effects. The image display 16 corresponds to a predetermined effect display means. The center accessory 15 is fitted and attached to a center opening (not shown) having a frame 15a formed relatively large on the game board 4, and a stage 15b on which a game ball rolls below the frame 15a. Is formed.

  The image display 16 is arranged so that the screen can be seen from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the inside of the frame 15a of the center accessory 15, and the image display 16 suggests the big hit expectation based on the big win lottery. An effect image (moving image) such as a game effect is displayed. The movable accessory 17 operates as part of a specific game effect displayed on the image display 16 to move the accessory member 17a in a direction parallel to the board surface of the game board 4 on the screen front side of the image display 4. .

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

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

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

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

Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 20 includes a game control board 21, a payout control board 22, an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25. These control boards 21 to 25 have a CPU and a ROM, respectively. The presentation control board 23 further includes an RTC (“RTC” means a real time clock).

  The computer of the game control board 21 receives signals from the first and second start openings SW10a and 11c, a pair of gates SW12a, a big prize opening SW13c, a plurality of general prize openings SW14a, and control information from the payout control board 22. Then, the second start opening SOL11d, the special winning opening SOL13d, the symbol displays 19a to 19c, and the symbol holding lamps 19d to 19f are controlled, and control information is output to the payout control board 22 and the effect control board 23.

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

  The computer of the image control board 24 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the game display image display 16 and the speaker 27, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. The computer of the lamp control board 25 receives a signal from the SW (not shown) of the movable accessory 17 and control information from the effect control board 23, and receives a frame lamp 28a, a board lamp 28b, and a movable accessory 17 for the game effect. And control information is output to the effect control board 23.

  As shown in FIG. 4, each means 30-37, 40-47,50 of illustration is comprised mainly by the computer of the game control board 21. As shown in FIG.

  The special figure counter means 30 sequentially updates the jackpot determination value, which is a so-called hard random number having a 16-bit configuration, every minute time (0.1 μs) within a set range (0 to 65535), and is a so-called software having an 8-bit configuration. The special figure determination value, which is a random number, is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 199). Further, the reach determination value and the fluctuation pattern determination value, which are soft random numbers, are sequentially updated every minute time within the set range.

  The special figure acquisition means 31 is updated by the special figure counter means 30 when the first special figure holding number is less than 4 when the game ball wins the first start opening 10 and the special figure start condition is established. The big hit determination value, the special figure determination value, the reach determination value, and the variation pattern determination value are acquired as a set of first special figure determination information. Further, when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, the special figure starting condition is established when the second special figure holding number is less than 4, and the special hit counter value updated by the special figure counter means 30, The figure determination value, the reach determination value, and the variation pattern determination value are acquired as a set of second special figure determination information. The special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition unit 31 is temporarily stored (held) in the special figure holding storage unit 32.

  The special figure reservation means 33 stores the special figure determination information stored in the special figure reservation storage means 32 one by one every time the special symbol changes in the special figure indicators 19a and 19b start. The big hit determining means 34a, the symbol determining means 34b, and the variation time determining means 34c) are erased from the special figure holding storage means 32 (holding digestion). At this time, if a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32, the order in which the plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 (that is, the special figure acquisition means 31). In the case where both the first and second special figure determination information are stored, the second special figure determination information is given priority over the first special figure determination information. Digest.

  In the special figure determination means 34, the special symbol is determined based on the special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 (stored in the special figure holding storage means 32) when the special figure starting condition is satisfied. Whether the jackpot determination means 34a performs a special game based on the special figure determination information relating to the variable display of the special symbol, that is, the special figure determination information digested by the special figure holding digest means 33. If it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the big hit determination means 34a, the symbol determination means 34b has a plurality of advantageous special games with different opening / closing patterns of the special winning openings 13a in the special game, that is, different advantageous degrees. And determining the game state after the end of the special game.

  Specifically, first, based on the jackpot determination value of the special figure determination information, the jackpot determining means 34a determines whether or not to perform the jackpot game that is a special game, and is a special game that is different in category from the jackpot game. It is determined whether or not to play a winning game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, determination is made using either a low probability table or a high accuracy table as the big hit determination table.

  When using the low probability table, if the big hit judgment value matches any of the big hit specific values (3,247 ...) at a rate of about 1/320, it is judged that the big hit game is performed, and the high probability table is used, When the big hit judgment value matches one of the big hit specific values (3,7 ...) at a rate of about 10/320, it is judged that the big hit game is to be performed, and either the low accuracy table or the high accuracy table is used However, if the big hit determination value matches any one of the small hit specific values (4, 44...) At a ratio of about 3/320, it is determined that the small hit game is performed.

  If it is determined that a jackpot game is to be performed, the symbol determination means 34b then selects a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (shown in FIG. 6) based on the jackpot determination value provided for the determination and the special symbol determination value of the pair. One of the eight types of jackpot symbols A to H) is selected. Here, when the special figure determination value is the first special figure determination information, the symbol is selected at the selection rate defined by the first symbol selection table shown in FIG. 6 and is the second special figure determination information. Performs symbol selection at a selection rate defined by the second symbol selection table shown in FIG. The opening / closing pattern of the special winning opening 13a during the special game and the game state after the special game are ended are determined by the selected jackpot symbol.

  The special figure display control means 35 uses the special figure reservation digest means 33 to obtain the first special figure determination information based on the determination results by the special figure determination means 34 (big hit determination means 34a, symbol determination means 34b, variation time determination means 34c). When the first special symbol display 19a is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 19a, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. When the determination information has been digested, the second special symbol display 19b is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 19b, and then the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined that the big hit game is performed by the big hit determination means 34a, when any one of the big hit symbols A to H selected by the symbol determination means 34b is stopped and displayed, and it is determined that the small hit game is performed. In this case, the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the special game (big hit game, small winning game) is not performed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Here, in the special symbol determining means 34, the variation time determining means 34c is a symbol selected based on the determination result by the big hit determining means 34a and the symbol determining means 34b (the big hit symbol A to H, the small hit symbol, the lost symbol Any)), and the special symbol display control means 35 based on the reach determination value and the variation pattern determination value of the special symbol determination information used for the determination, and the first and second special symbol hold numbers, etc. , And a plurality of special figure fluctuation times (first fluctuation time 1, 2,..., Second fluctuation time 1, 2,..., Shown in FIG. 7A). 3rd variation time 1, 2,..., 4th variation time 1, 2,.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (2), the selection rate of the first to fifth variation times by the variation time determination means 34c is determined to be a special game by the big hit determination means 34a, and the big hit symbol A is determined by the symbol determination means 34b. When winning one (C) or F is selected (1) is defined by the first table, and when one of the big winning symbols D or G is selected (2) is defined by the second table When winning (3) when one of the big hit symbols E and H or the small hit symbol is selected, it is defined by the third table. In the case of non-winning in which it is determined that a special game is not performed by the big hit determining means 34a, it is defined by the fourth table.

  By the way, when the special figure starting condition is satisfied when the special symbol display control means 35 is variably displayed, the special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is stored in the special figure reservation storage means 32. Remembered. The special figure holding storage means 32 corresponds to determination information storage means capable of storing a maximum of a predetermined number (4) of the first and second special figure determination information. However, when the special figure starting condition is satisfied when the special symbol is not variably displayed by the special figure display control means 35, the special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is also immediately received by the big hit determination means 34a, Even when the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means 34b, it is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage means 32.

  Here, in the special figure determination means 34, the prior determination means 34d is based on the determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 (that is, the special figure determination information that is later digested by the special figure hold digest means 33). Specifically, when special figure determination information is acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31, a determination equivalent to the determination by the big hit determination means 34a, the symbol determination means 34b, and the variation time determination means 34c (that is, special It is possible to determine in advance whether or not to play a game, determination of jackpot symbol A to H, determination of small hit symbol, loss symbol, determination of special symbol variation time).

  When the special game execution means 36 determines that the special game (big hit game, small hit game) is to be performed by the big hit determination means 34a, the special game display control means 35 determines the determination symbol indicating the determination result, that is, the symbol determination means. After the judgment symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) selected by 34b is stopped and displayed, a special game (big hit game, small bonus) advantageous to the player who opens and closes the big winning opening 13a with an opening / closing pattern corresponding to the judgment symbol. Per game).

  As shown in FIG. 8, the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the big hit game is set as shown according to the type of the big hit symbol, and the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the big hit game is the big hit symbol It is set in the same manner as the open / close patterns corresponding to D, E, G, and H.

  Specifically, in the 16R (round) long-term opening, the grand prize opening 13a is opened and closed over 16R, and each round starts after opening the big prize opening 13a. When the R winning condition is reached, for example, when 30 seconds elapses, the special winning opening 13a is closed and the process ends. In the 8R long-term opening, the big prize opening 13a is opened and closed over 8R, and after each round starts, the R end condition similar to the 16R long-term opening is satisfied. In the 8R short-term opening, the grand prize opening 13a is opened and closed over 8R, and after each round starts, for example, 10 game balls are won in the big prize opening 13a, or an R end condition of 0.1 seconds elapses is satisfied. finish.

  The probability setting means 37 uses the low probability table shown in FIG. 5 as a low probability (about 1/320) as the probability that the special figure determining means 34 (big hit determining means 34a) determines that a special game (big hit game) will be performed. ) Or the high probability table shown in FIG. 5 can be used to set a high probability (about 10/320).

  On the other hand, the usual counter means 40 sequentially updates the hit determination value, which is an 8-bit soft random number, every minute time (4 ms) within a set range (0 to 199), and also has a so-called software of 8-bit structure. The routine determination value, which is a random number, is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 9).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 12, the base map acquisition unit 41 establishes a base map start condition when the base map holding number is less than 4, and the hit determination value updated by the base map counter unit 40, and The common figure determination value is acquired as a set of common figure determination information. The general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41 is temporarily stored (held) in the general map hold storage unit 42.

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

  Based on the general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition means 41 (stored in the general map hold storage means 42) by the establishment of the general map start condition, the general map determination means 44, in detail, When the variable display is performed, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game is to be performed based on the general pattern determination information related to the variable symbol display of the normal symbol, that is, the general map determination information digested by the general map holding digest means 43.

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not an auxiliary game is to be performed based on the hit determination value of the usual game determination information. If it is determined that an auxiliary game is to be performed, then a plurality of types of winning symbols (two types of winning symbols a shown in FIG. , B) is selected. Here, symbols are selected at a selection rate defined by the table of FIG.

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

  By the way, when the normal drawing start condition is established when the normal symbol display control means 45 is variably displayed, the general figure determination information acquired by the general figure acquisition means 41 is stored in the general figure holding storage means 42. Remembered. However, when the normal figure starting condition is satisfied when the normal symbol display control means 45 does not display the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the normal figure determination information acquired by the normal figure acquisition means 41 is also immediately updated. Even when it is used for the determination according to the above, it is temporarily stored in the general-purpose hold storage means 42.

  When it is determined that the auxiliary game execution means 46 performs the auxiliary game, the general game display control means 45 stops and displays the determination symbol (winning symbol) indicating the determination result. 2 An auxiliary game for opening and closing the start port 11a is performed. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a during the auxiliary game is set as shown in accordance with the type of winning symbol and the second starting port operating mode.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the operation mode setting means 47 can set, as the second start port operation mode, a low operation mode in which the second start port 11a is hardly operated in the open state or a high operation mode in which the second start port 11a is easily operated in the open state. It is.

  Specifically, in the low operation mode, the hit probability determined to perform the auxiliary game by the normal figure determination means 44 is 1/10, the normal figure fluctuation time of the normal symbol on the normal figure display 19c is 12 seconds, and the auxiliary game The start opening / closing pattern of the second start opening 11a is set to 0.1 second x 1 time or 0.1 second x 1 time + 5.6 seconds x 1 time. The time is set to 0.5 seconds, and the opening / closing pattern of the opening is set to 1.0 seconds x 6 times or 2.0 seconds x 3 times.

  The gaming state control means 50 is a low probability state in which the probability that the special figure determining means 34 (big hit determining means 34a) determines that the big hit game is performed is set to a predetermined low probability or higher than the predetermined low probability. The game is controlled in the set high probability state, and the game is controlled in a non-specific game state in which the second start port 11a is difficult to operate in the open state or a specific game state in which it is easy to operate in the open state.

  That is, the gaming state control means 50 alternatively sets one of a plurality of types of gaming states (four types of normal gaming state, short-time gaming state, latent probability gaming state, probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 11). To do. It should be noted that when the power is turned on, the gaming state set at the time of the previous power-off is continuously set, and when the so-called RAM clear is executed when the power is turned on, the normal gaming state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state are set, a low probability is set by the probability setting means 37, and when the latent probability gaming state and the probability variation gaming state are set, the probability setting means 37 A high probability is set. Further, when the normal game state and the latent game state are set, the low operation mode is set by the operation mode setting means 47, and when the short time game state and the probability variation game state are set, the operation mode setting means 47 sets the high operation mode. The mode is set.

  When the big hit game is played by the special game execution means 36, the game state control means 50 changes the setting of the game state after the big hit game as shown in FIG. If any one of the jackpot symbols A to C is stopped and the so-called “probable big hit” is reached, the probable gaming state is set after the big hit game is finished. When the special symbol change count of the special symbols on the indicators 19a and 19b reaches 10000 times, it shifts to the normal gaming state. After the big hit symbol C stops, the special symbol change count reaches 50 times. When the game state is changed to the certain game state and the number of special figure changes reaches 10,000, the game state is changed to the normal game state.

  When the big hit symbol D is stopped and becomes a so-called “probable big hit”, the probable game state is set after the big hit game is finished, and after that, when the number of special figure fluctuations reaches 10,000 times, the game is shifted to the normal game state. The When the big hit symbol E is stopped and the so-called “latent big hit” is reached, the latent high game state (or the probable variable game state) is set after the big hit game is over, and then the special figure variation count reaches 10,000 times. Then, the normal gaming state is entered.

  When the jackpot symbol F is stopped and becomes a so-called “normal jackpot”, the short-time game state is set after the jackpot game ends, and then, when the number of special figure fluctuations reaches 50 times, the game shifts to the normal game state. The When either of the big hit symbols G and H is stopped and displayed, so-called “rush big hit”, from the stop of the big hit symbol G, the short-time gaming state is set after the big hit game ends, and then the special figure changes When the number of times reaches 50, the game state is shifted to the normal game state. After the big hit symbol H is stopped, the normal game state is set after the big hit game ends. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed so-called “small hit”, the game state before the start of the small hit game is set after the small hit game ends (that is, the game state is not changed).

  Note that “small hit” “rush big hit (big hit symbol H)” (and / or “rush big hit (big hit symbol G)”) corresponds to the first special game, and the game state control means 50 is low. When the first special game ("small hit", "rush big hit (big hit symbol H))" is performed by the special game execution means 36 while the game is controlled in the probability state, the first special game It corresponds to a low probability gaming state control means for controlling a game in a low probability state after the end of ("small hit" "rush big hit (big hit symbol H)").

  Further, the “latent probability big hit” (and / or “surprise chance big hit”) corresponds to the second special game, and the special game executing means when the game state control means 50 controls the game in a low probability state. When the second special game (“latency probability big hit”) is performed by 36, the high probability game state control for controlling the game in a high probability state after the second special game (“latency big hit”) is completed. Corresponds to means.

  As shown in FIG. 4, each of the illustrated means 60 to 63 and 65 to 68 is configured mainly by a computer including the effect control board 23, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25.

  The game effect control means 60 causes the effect means 70 to perform a game effect based on the determination results by the special figure determination means 34 (big hit determination means 34a, symbol determination means 34b, variation time determination means 34c, prior determination means 34d). . The production means 70 includes the image display 16, the movable accessory 17, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a and 28b.

  When the special symbol display control means 35 displays the special symbol on the special figure display devices 19a and 19b, the game effect control means 60 displays the special figure fluctuation time (the special figure determined by the fluctuation time determination means 34c). The game effects corresponding to the variable time) are displayed as a plurality of types of game effects (first game effects 1, 2,..., Second game effects 1, 2,..., Third game effects 1, 2,. ..., Selected from the fourth game effects 1, 2,..., The fifth game effects 1, 2,.

  The first game effects 1, 2,... Are in the first variation time 1, 2,..., The second game effects 1, 2,. The game effects 1, 2,... Are in the third variation time 1, 2,..., The fourth game effects 1, 2,. 2 ... correspond to the fifth variation times 1, 2, ..., respectively.

  In the game effect control means 60, the effect symbol display control means 61 displays a plurality of effect symbols on the image display 16, and then displays the special symbol determination means 34 (big hit determination means 34 a, symbol determination means 34 b, prior determination). A plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed (present stop display) in a combination manner indicating the determination result by the means 34d) (corresponding to a variable effect).

  As shown in FIG. 13, specifically, three relatively large symbol display portions 16a arranged side by side in the horizontal direction on the image display 16 are set, and (1) three sets of effects are displayed on these symbol display portions 16a. After the symbol row fluctuates by vertical scrolling, (2) the left effect symbol “X” stops changing, (3) the right effect symbol “Y” stops changing, and (4) the center effect symbol “Z” ”Stops changing, and these three effect stop symbols“ XZY ”are combined to indicate the determination result by the special figure determination means 34. FIG. 13 shows a game effect in the normal zone effect.

  As shown in FIG. 14, each group of effect symbol sequences is composed of ten effect symbols “0” to “9” arranged, and the effect symbols “0” “2” “4” “6” “8” It belongs to the blue symbol, the production symbols “1”, “3”, “5” and “9” belong to the red symbol, and the production symbol “7” belongs to the golden symbol.

  For example, when it is determined that a special game is to be played by the big hit determination means 34a, or when any of the big hit symbols A to C, F is determined by the symbol determination means 34b (at the time of winning (1)), the production stop symbol “XZY” is the same symbol set (for example, “111”, “222”, “777”), and if either of the big hit symbols D, G is determined (when winning (2)), the production stops The symbol “XZY” becomes “357”, and when the big hit symbol E or H or the small hit symbol is determined (when winning (3)), the production stop symbol “XZY” becomes “123”. .

  In the game effect control means 60, the special suggestion effect control means 62, when the first, second, or fifth change time is determined (selected) by the change time determination means 34c, the corresponding first, second, or fifth. In the game effect, it is possible to perform an SP reach effect that suggests that the big hit expectation level (expectation level for the special game) is high before the effect symbol display control means 61 stops and displays the effect symbol.

  Further, when the second or fifth variation time is determined by the variation time determination unit 34c, the special suggestion effect control unit 62 performs a plurality of effects by the effect symbol display control unit 61 in the corresponding second or fifth game effect. An SP / SP reach effect suggesting that the big hit expectation degree is higher than the SP reach effect can be performed before the symbol is displayed in a real stop. Note that when the first, second, or fifth variation time is determined by the variation time determination unit 34c, the expectation degree that the special figure determination unit 34 determines to perform the special game is higher than the predetermined expectation level. The SP reach effect or the SP / SP reach effect that is performed when the expectation level is 1 or the second expectation level is higher than the first expectation level corresponds to the second special suggestion effect.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 15, in the first game effect, specifically, (1) after the three effect symbol sequences fluctuate, (2) the effect symbol “7” on the left side changes and stops ( 3) The production pattern “1” on the right side stops variably, and the production designs “7” and “1” are in a non-reach state, and the development production is not performed. (4) The production design “6” in the center. Stops moving (when not winning). Alternatively, (2) after the left effect symbol “7” stops variably, (5) the right effect symbol “7” stops variably, and these effect symbols “7” and “7” are all in a reach state. The development effect is not performed, and (6) the central production symbol “6” stops changing (when not winning), or (7) the central production symbol “7” stops changing (when winning). An effect that does not develop into an advanced effect corresponds to a first special suggestion effect that is performed when the degree of expectation determined to play a special game is a predetermined degree of expectation.

  Or, (5) after the production symbol “7” on the right side stops variably and becomes reach, (8) the production symbols “7” and “7” move to the screen corner side and are reduced and displayed. (9) The SP reach production which is the development production is performed. Therefore, any one of a plurality of types of moving images peculiar to the SP reach production is displayed, and then, with the end of the SP reach production, (10) the central production symbol “6” stops variably (when not winning), or (11) The central production symbol “7” stops changing (when winning).

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the second game effect, specifically, (1) after the three effect symbol sequences fluctuate, (2) the effect symbol “7” on the left side stops and (3) the right side After the production pattern “7” of the figure stops variably and reaches the reach state, (7) the production designs “7” and “7” move to the screen corner side and are reduced and displayed. (8) The SP · SP reach production is performed.

  Or, after (3) the production symbol “7” on the right side stops changing and reaches the reach state, (4) the production symbols “7” and “7” move to the screen corner side and are reduced and displayed. 5) SP reach production, which is a development production, is performed. Then, with the end of the SP reach production, (6) the central production symbol “6” stops fluctuating and then restarts, and (7) the production symbols “7” and “7” move to the screen corner side to reduce the display. (8) SP / SP reach production is performed. When the SP / SP reach production is performed, one of a plurality of types of moving images peculiar to the SP / SP reach production is displayed. Then, with the end of the SP / SP reach production, (9) the central production symbol “ 6 ”fluctuates and stops (when not winning), or (10) the center effect symbol“ 7 ”stops fluctuating (when winning).

  In the game effect control means 60, the special zone effect control means 63 is one or more special times (one to four times) by the special figure display control means 35 based on the determination result by the prior determination means 34d. The first special zone effect different from the normal zone effect or the second special zone effect different from the normal effect zone and the first special zone effect can be performed over the variable display.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17, in the first special zone effect, specifically, a background screen (for example, a daytime background) including the normal zone effect moving image shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, the second special zone effect is specifically a background screen including a normal zone effect moving image shown in FIG. (For example, a background in the daytime or underwater) is changed to a background screen (for example, a night background) including a moving image dedicated to the second special zone effect.

  The plurality of types of game effects shown in FIG. 12 are individually set to the normal zone effect / first special zone effect / second special zone effect, that is, normal zone effect / first special zone effect / first In each of the two special zone effects, any of the first to fifth game effects unique to the game is performed. However, a part of the game effect (for example, SP reach effect or SP / SP reach effect) may be an effect common to the normal zone effect / first special zone effect / second special zone effect.

  The special zone effect control means 63 determines whether or not to perform the first special zone effect and whether or not to perform the second special zone effect. As shown in FIG. 19, the execution rates of the first and second special zone effects are defined by the first table at the time of winning (1) based on the determination result by the prior determination means 34d, and at the time of winning (2) Is defined by the second table, and at the time of winning (3), it is defined by the third table.

  In addition, the execution rate of the first and second special zone effects is determined not to play the special game based on the determination result by the prior determination means 34d, but the determination that the big hit expectation is relatively high is made. In the case of non-winning case (1), it is defined by the fourth table, and in the case of non-winning case (2) in the case where the determination that the big hit expectation degree is relatively low is made, it is prescribed by the fifth table. Note that (1), (2), and (3) at the time of winning are as described above.

  As can be seen from FIG. 19, the jackpot expectation when either the first or second special zone effect is performed is higher than the jackpot expectation when the normal zone effect is performed, and the second The expected degree of jackpot when the special zone effect is performed is higher than the expected degree of jackpot when the first special zone effect is performed.

In the effect symbol display control means 61, the continuous display control means 65, when the fifth change time is determined by the change time determination means 34c, in the corresponding fifth game effect, the effect symbol display control means 61 makes a plurality of effect symbols. Specifically, before the actual stop display, a plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with a predetermined blue symbol set “246” (see FIGS. 20 (4) and 21 (10)). It is possible to perform a pseudo-continuous effect in which a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed again. Note that the blue symbol alignment “246” corresponds to the second specific mode.
By special figure judging means 34

  Here, as shown in FIG. 20, in the fifth game effect, specifically, (1) after the three effect symbol sequences fluctuate, (2) the left effect symbol “2” stops variably ( 3) The effect design “6” on the right side stops variably, and (4) the effect design “4” in the center stops variably. When the effect symbol “246” is temporarily stopped in this way, (3) the three effect symbol sequences are re-varied so that the first time is the pseudo first time and then the second pseudo time.

  Thereafter, (2) → (3) → (4) is performed, and when a plurality of effect symbols “246” are temporarily stopped, (5) the three effect symbol sequences are re-established so that it becomes the third pseudo next time. (2) → (3) → (4) is performed, and when a plurality of effect symbols “246” are temporarily stopped, (5) three sets of effects so that the next pseudo fourth time The symbol sequence changes again.

  In the pseudo second time, the pseudo third time, or the pseudo fourth time, (5) after a plurality of effect symbol sequences “246” do not stop temporarily after the three effect symbol sequences have changed again, [I] FIG. An effect equivalent to the first game effect is performed, or [II] an effect equivalent to the second game effect shown in FIG. 16 is performed. Note that the fifth game effect is a series of effects obtained by combining a pseudo-continuous effect and an effect equivalent to one of the first and second game effects.

  By the way, in the effect symbol display control means 61, the special display control means 66 before the SP reach effect (second special suggestion effect) is performed by the special suggestion effect control means 62 (second special suggestion effect control means), Specifically, it is possible to temporarily stop and display a plurality of effect symbols at a predetermined “a7b” (see FIG. 21 (6)). “A” and “b” are production symbols other than “7”, respectively.

  In addition, the special display control means 66 may perform a plurality of effects at a predetermined “77b” (see FIG. 21 (7)) before the SP / SP reach effect is performed by the special suggestion effect control means 62. It is possible to display the symbol temporarily. “B” is an effect design other than “7”. “A7b” or “77b” corresponds to the first specific mode.

  In the effect symbol display control means 61, the prior suggestion display control means 67 is specifically determined in advance when it is determined by the prior determination means 34d that the first special zone effect is to be performed via the special zone effect control means 63. In addition, it is possible to display a plurality of effect symbols as “159” (see FIG. 21 (11)), which are all red symbols and different symbols.

  In addition, when the prior suggestion display control unit 67 determines that the second special zone effect is to be performed via the special zone effect control unit 63 by the prior determination unit 34d, the prior suggestion display control unit 67 specifically has a predetermined red pattern alignment. It is possible to stop and display a plurality of effect symbols at “119” (see FIG. 21 (12)), part of which is the same symbol.

  In the effect symbol display control means 61, the high probability suggestion display control means 68 is selected from the “rush big hit (big hit symbol G)” and “surprise big hit” by the special figure determining means 34 (big hit determining means 34a, symbol determining means 34b). When it is determined to perform the above, specifically, it is possible to display a plurality of effect symbols in a fully stopped manner with a predetermined “357” (see FIG. 21 (8)).

  Further, the high probability suggestion display control means 68 is one of “small hit”, “rush big hit (big hit symbol H)” and “latent probability big hit” by the special figure determining means 34 (big hit determining means 34a, symbol determining means 34b). When it is determined to perform, specifically, it is possible to stop display a plurality of effect symbols at a predetermined “123” (see FIG. 21 (9)).

  The continuous display control means 65 temporarily stops and displays a plurality of effect symbols by “ACB” (first timing), and then “a7b” “77b” “357” “123” “246” shown in FIG. It is possible to make a temporary stop display at “246” after the change change display suggesting that the change is made to any one of “159” and “119”. Here, “ACB” is a mode (predetermined temporary stop mode) that does not become “a7b” “77b” “357” “123” “246” “159” “119”.

  Further, the special display control means 66 displays the change variation display after temporarily displaying a plurality of effect symbols in “ACB” (predetermined temporary stop mode) (first timing), and then displaying “a7b”. ”Or“ 77b ”, and the prior suggestion display control means 67 displays the change variation display after temporarily displaying a plurality of effect symbols by“ ACB ”. It is possible to display the actual stop at “159” or “119”, and the high-probability suggestion display control means 68 displays a plurality of effect symbols in “ACB” (predetermined temporary stop mode), After the change change display is performed, the main stop display can be performed at “357” or “123”.

  As shown in FIG. 21, specifically, (1) after three sets of effect symbol sequences fluctuate in the symbol display section 16a of the image display 16 by vertical scrolling, (2) the effect symbol “A” on the left side. (3) The production symbol “B” on the right side is suspended, (4) The production symbol “C” in the center is suspended, and these three production symbols “ACB” are temporarily stopped. 5) Production design “ACB” starts reversing around the vertical axis.

  (6) When a plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are changed to “a7b”, (A) SP reach effects shown in FIGS. 15 (8) to (11) are performed, and (7) a plurality of effect symbols. When “ACB” is changed to “77b”, (B) after the SP reach effect of FIGS. 16 (4) to (6) is performed, or without the SP reach effect, FIG. The SP / SP reach production shown in (7) to (10) is performed.

  (8) When a plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are changed to “357”, any of “Crushing big hit” and “Crushing big hit (Big hit symbol G)” is performed, and (9) Multiple effect symbols When “ACB” is changed to “123”, one of “latency big hit”, “rush big hit (big hit symbol H)”, and “small hit” is performed. 21 (1) to (5) (8) is a third game effect, and FIGS. 21 (1) to (5) (9) is a fourth game effect. is there.

  (10) When the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are changed to “246”, then the effects (1) to (5) are performed again (C) so as to be the second pseudo. After that, after (4) the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are temporarily stopped, (5) the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are reversed, and (10) the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are changed to “246”. Then, the effects (1) to (5) are performed again (C) again so as to be the pseudo third time. After that, after (4) the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are temporarily stopped, (5) the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are reversed, and (10) the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are changed to “246”. Then, the effects (1) to (5) are performed again (C) again so that the fourth time is pseudo.

  In the pseudo second time, the pseudo third time, or the pseudo fourth time, (5) When the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are reversed and (6) the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are changed to “a7b” as described above. (A) SP reach production shown in FIG. 15 is performed. (7) When a plurality of production symbols “ACB” is changed to “77b”, (B) SP / SP reach production shown in FIG. 16 is performed. , (8) When the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are changed to “357”, any one of “successful big hit” and “rush big hit (big hit symbol G)” is performed, and (9) the plurality of effect symbols “ When “ACB” is changed to “123”, one of “latent probability big hit”, “rush big hit (big hit symbol H)”, and “small hit” is performed.

  (11) When a plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are changed to “159”, (D) the first special zone effect shown in FIG. 17 is performed (or the possibility of being performed is increased), (12 ) When the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are changed to “119”, (E) the second special zone effect shown in FIG. 18 is performed (or the possibility of being performed is increased).

  The effect symbol display control means 61 (control means 65 to 68) can select any one of a plurality of types of change change display modes and perform the change change display according to the selected change change display modes. This change variation display mode is selected based on the determination results by the special figure determination means 34 (big hit determination means 34a, symbol determination means 34b, variation time determination means 34c, prior determination means 34d).

  Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (1), a plurality of types of change variation display mode tables are provided for each of “a7b”, “77b”, “357”, “123”, “246”, “159”, and “119”, A plurality of types of change change display modes 1, 2,... Are set in each change change display mode table. First, as shown in FIG. 21, a plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are changed and displayed (any one of “a7b”, “77b”, “357”, “123”, “246”, “159”, and “119”). Is selected, one of a plurality of types of change variation display modes 1, 2,... For finally changing and displaying the determined symbol is selected using the change variation display mode table for the symbol. .

  For example, for a plurality of types of change variation display modes 1, 2,... Set in each change variation display mode table, the number of times that the effect symbol is reversed (specific change variation display) or the determined symbol is finally determined. The effect symbols (“a7b”, “77b”, “357”, “123”, “246”, “159”, “119”, etc.) to be displayed halfway before the change display, and the display order of the effect symbols to be displayed in the middle of each other Based on the determination result by the special figure determining means 34, etc., any one of these plural types of effect design changing aspects 1, 2,... Is selected.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (2), when a predetermined change variation display is selected from a plurality of types of change variation display modes 1, 2,... The big hit expectation is made higher than when the change variation display mode is selected. Next, some specific examples of the change variation display mode are shown.

  As shown in FIG. 23, (1) after a temporary stop of a plurality of effect symbols “ACB”, (2) by a single reversal of the plurality of effect symbols, (3) changed to a plurality of effect symbols “246”. . (5) A plurality of effect symbols by (4) further reversing a plurality of effect symbols once (total of 2 times). It is changed to “a7b”. The plurality of effect symbols “a7b” becomes the final changed symbol, or (6) Further, by reversing a plurality of effect symbols once (total three times), (7) a plurality of effect symbols “77b” The plurality of effect symbols “77b” are the final changed symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 24, (1) after a temporary stop of a plurality of effect symbols “ACB”, (2) by a single reversal of the plurality of effect symbols, (3) changed to a plurality of effect symbols “246”. . The plurality of effect symbols “246” becomes the final changed symbol, or (4) by further reversing the effect symbols once (total of two times), (5) to a plurality of effect symbols “159”. Be changed. The plurality of effect symbols “159” becomes the final change symbol, or (6) Further, by reversing the effect symbols once (total of three times), (7) a plurality of effect symbols “119”. The plurality of effect symbols “119” are changed to the final changed symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 25, (1) after a temporary stop of a plurality of effect symbols “ACB”, (2) a single reversal of the plurality of effect symbols (3) is changed to a plurality of effect symbols “a7b”. . The plurality of effect symbols “a7b” becomes the final changed symbol, or (4) by further reversing a plurality of effect symbols once (total of two times), (5) a plurality of effect symbols “159”. Be changed. The plurality of effect symbols “159” becomes the final change symbol, or (6) Further, by reversing the effect symbols once (total of three times), (7) a plurality of effect symbols “119”. Be changed. The plurality of effect symbols “119” becomes the final changed symbol, or (8) by further reversing a plurality of effect symbols once (total of four times), (9) a plurality of effect symbols “77b”. The plurality of effect symbols “77b” are the final changed symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 26, (1) after a temporary stop of a plurality of effect symbols “ACB”, (2) by a single reversal of the plurality of effect symbols, (3) changed to a plurality of effect symbols “246”. . The plurality of effect symbols “246” becomes the final changed symbol, or (4) by further reversing a plurality of effect symbols once (total of two times), (5) a plurality of effect symbols “123”. Be changed. The plurality of effect symbols “123” becomes the final changed symbol, or (6) Further, by reversing the effect symbols once (total of three times), (7) a plurality of effect symbols “357”. The plurality of effect symbols “357” are the final changed symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 27, (1) after a temporary stop of a plurality of effect symbols “ACB”, (2) a single reversal of the plurality of effect symbols (3) is changed to a plurality of effect symbols “a7b”. . The plurality of effect symbols “a7b” becomes the final changed symbol, or (4) Further, by reversing the effect symbols once (total of two times), (5) a plurality of effect symbols “123” Be changed. The plurality of effect symbols “123” becomes the final changed symbol, or (6) Further, by reversing the effect symbols once (total of three times), (7) a plurality of effect symbols “357”. Be changed. The plurality of effect symbols “357” becomes the final change symbol, or (8) by further reversing a plurality of effect symbols once (total of four times), (9) a plurality of effect symbols “77b”. The plurality of effect symbols “77b” are the final changed symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 28, (1) after a temporary stop of a plurality of effect symbols “ACB”, (2) by a single inversion of the plurality of effect symbols, (3) changed to a plurality of effect symbols “159”. . The plurality of effect symbols “159” becomes the final changed symbol, or (4) by further reversing the effect symbols once (total of two times), to (5) a plurality of effect symbols “123”. Be changed. The plurality of effect symbols “123” becomes the final changed symbol, or (6) Further, by reversing the effect symbols once (total of three times), (7) a plurality of effect symbols “357”. Be changed. The plurality of effect symbols “357” becomes the final changed symbol, or (8) Further, by reversing the effect symbols once (total four times), (9) a plurality of effect symbols “119”. The plurality of effect symbols “119” are changed to the final changed symbol.

  Next, in order to achieve the function of each means 30 to 37, 40 to 47, 50, 60 to 63, 65 to 68 shown in FIG. 4, each computer of the control device 20 (game control board 21 and effect control board 23). ) Will be described based on a flowchart.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the game control board 21 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, random number update process (S1), switch process (S2) The symbol process (S3), the electric accessory process (S4), the prize ball process (S5), and the output process (S6) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the start port SW process of S2, when the first start port SW10a is on (S11; Yes), and when the first special figure reservation number U1 is less than 4 (S12; Yes), One special figure holding number U1 is added to U1 + 1 (S13), and a jackpot determination value, a symbol determination value, a reach determination value, and a variation pattern determination value (first special figure determination information) are acquired and stored (S14). The pre-determination process (S15) is executed, and the first special figure reservation number increase command is set (S16).

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol process of S3, it is determined whether or not a special game flag (a big hit game flag or a small hit game flag) is ON (S31), and if the determination of S31 is No, that is, a big hit game or If the small hit game is not being executed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S32). If the determination in S32 is Yes, the process proceeds to S42.

  If the determination in S32 is No, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold number U2 is 1 or more (S33). If the determination in S33 is Yes, the second special figure hold number U2 is subtracted from U2-1. (S34). If the determination in S33 is No, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold number U1 is 1 or more (S35). If the determination in S35 is Yes, the first special figure hold number U1 is subtracted from U1-1. (S36). If the determination in S35 is No, a customer waiting setting process (S46) is executed. After the execution of S34 or S36, the customer waiting flag is turned off (S37), the big hit determination process (S38) is executed, and then the variation pattern selection process (S39) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the big hit determination process of S38, first, a big hit determination value process (S51) is executed. Here, the digest priority order among the special figure determination information stored in the special figure holding storage means 32. As described with reference to FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination value of the special figure determination information having the highest is a big hit specific value, thereby determining whether or not the big hit is determined (S52). When the determination in S52 is Yes, symbol determination value processing (S53) is executed. Here, based on the jackpot determination value and the pair of symbol determination values, as described with reference to FIG. A symbol is selected and set from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (S54).

  If the determination in S52 is No, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination value is a small hit value by determining whether or not the big hit determination value is a small hit specific value as described with reference to FIG. 5 (S55). If the determination in S55 is Yes, a small hit symbol is set as the determination symbol (S56), and if the determination in S55 is No, a lost symbol is set as the determination symbol (S57). The special figure determination information provided for the big hit determination process is deleted (digested) from the special figure holding storage means 42.

  As shown in FIG. 31, after executing the big hit determination process in S38, the variation pattern selection process in S39 is used to determine whether the symbol set in S38 (S54 or S56 or S57) and whether the big hit is in S52. Based on the jackpot determination value and the set reach determination value, variation pattern determination value, etc., as described with reference to FIG. 7, the variation pattern (special figure variation time) is selected and set. After that, the first or second special symbol is started to change (S40), and a special figure change start command including information on the judgment pattern set in S38 and the change pattern (special figure change time) set in S39 is set. (S41).

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

  Thereafter, in the special winning award processing of S4, when the special game flag is ON, as described with reference to FIG. 8, in the case of big hit, depending on the type of big hit symbol, 16R long-term release, 8R long-term release, A big hit game that opens the big prize opening 13a is executed with any opening / closing pattern of 8R short-term opening, and in the case of a small hit, a small hit game that opens the big prize opening 13a with an opening / closing pattern of 8R short-term opening is executed. Executed. Note that, after the big hit game is over, a game state setting process for setting a game state corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the effect control board 23 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, command reception process (S101), effect button process (S102) ), Command transmission processing (S103) is sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the command reception process of S101, it is determined whether or not a pending number increase command is received (S111). If the determination of S111 is Yes, a pending number addition process (S112) is executed, and then Then, the hold number increase command is set (S113), and then the hold number addition prefetching related process (S114) is executed. The commands set in S113 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by the command transmission process of S103.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the pre-reading related process at the time of adding the number of holds in S114, first, whether or not the first and second special zone effects are not being executed or are not scheduled to be executed, that is, the first and second special zone effects. It is determined whether or not flags F1 and F2 = 0 (S131). If the determination in S131 is Yes, the received pending number increase command is analyzed (S132), and whether or not the special zone effect is executed is determined based on the analysis information as described with reference to FIG. 19 (S133). ).

  As a result, when it is determined that the first special zone effect is to be executed (S134; Yes), 1 is set to the first special zone effect flag F1 (S135), and it is determined that the second special zone effect is to be executed. In the case (S136; Yes), 1 is set to the second special zone effect flag F2 (S137). After execution of S135 or S137, the start timing of the special zone effect is set (S138).

  As shown in FIG. 34, if the determination in S111 is No, or after execution of S114, it is determined whether or not a special figure change start command is received (S115). If the determination in S115 is Yes, a game effect selection process ( S116) is executed. As shown in FIG. 36, in the game effect selection process of S116, the received special figure change start command is analyzed (S141), and the set effect modes (normal effect mode, time-short effect mode, probability change effect mode, sudden suggestion) Any one of the effect mode and the latent suggestion effect mode) is referred to (S142), and the number-of-holds subtraction process is executed (S143).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the normal gaming state or the latent gaming state (S144). If the determination in S144 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the first special zone effect flag F1 = 1 (S145), and the determination in S145 is performed. In the case of No, it is determined whether or not the second special zone effect flag F2 = 1 (S146). If the determination in S145 is Yes, it is determined whether or not it is the execution period of the first special zone effect (S147). If the determination in S147 is Yes, based on the analysis information of the received special figure change start command, FIG. As described with reference to FIG. 17 and the like, any one of a plurality of types of game effects for the first special zone effect is selected (S148).

  If the determination in S146 is Yes, it is determined whether or not it is the execution period of the second special zone effect (S149). If the determination in S149 is Yes, based on the analysis information of the received special figure change start command, FIG. As described with reference to FIG. 18 and the like, any one of a plurality of types of game effects for the second special zone effect is selected (S150). When the determination of S144 or S146 or S147 or S149 is No, based on the analysis information of the received special figure change start command, as described using FIG. 12, FIG. Any one of the game effects is selected (S151). After execution of S148, S150, or S151, a game effect start command including information on the game effect selected there is set (S152).

  As shown in FIG. 34, when the determination in S115 is No, or after the execution of S116, it is determined whether or not a special figure change stop command is received (S117). (S118) is executed. As shown in FIG. 37, in the game effect end process of S118, the received special figure change stop command is analyzed (S161), and the set effect mode is referred to (S162) as in S142. Next, it is determined whether or not it is a hit (big hit / small hit) (S163). If the determination in S163 is Yes, the effect mode process (S164) is executed.

  In the effect mode processing of S164, when the “probable big hit” is set by any of the jackpot symbols A to C, the probable change effect mode is set. If the jackpot symbol D (E) results in “Crushing big hit” and if the jackpot symbol G results in “Crushing big hit”, the surprise hit suggestion effect mode is set and the big hit symbol E is set to “latent probability big hit”. When it becomes, or when it becomes “rush big hit” by the big hit symbol H, and when it becomes “small hit”, the latent suggestion effect mode is set.

  Furthermore, when an effect mode other than the normal effect mode is set, the mode continuation count M is set. Specifically, when the probability variation effect mode is set, 10000 is set to the mode continuation number M, and when the short time effect mode is set, 50 is set to the mode continuation number M, and the sudden suggestion effect mode is set. When the latent suggestion effect mode is set, 10000 or 50 is set to the mode continuation number M.

  If the determination in S163 is No, it is determined whether or not it is the normal effect mode (S165), and if the determination in S165 is No, the mode continuation number M is subtracted from M-1 (S166). Next, it is determined whether or not the mode continuation count M = 0 (S167). If the determination in S167 is Yes, the normal effect mode is set (S168). After the execution of S164 or S168, or when the determination at S165 is Yes or the determination at S167 is No, a pre-read related process at the end of the game effect (S169) is executed, and then a game effect end command is set (S170).

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the prefetch-related processing at the end of the game effect in S169, it is determined whether or not the game effect for the first special zone effect is ended (S181). If the determination in S181 is Yes, the first special zone It is determined whether or not the effect is over (S182). If the determination in S182 is Yes, the first special zone effect flag F1 is set to 0 (S183). In addition, it is determined whether or not the game effect for the second special zone effect is ended (S184). If the determination in S184 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the second special zone effect is ended (S185), and the determination in S185. If Yes, the second special zone effect flag F2 is set to 0 (S186).

  As shown in FIG. 34, when the determination of S117 is No, or when an opening command is received after execution of S118 (S119; Yes), a winning effect selection process (S120) is executed and an ending command is received. In the case (S121; Yes), an ending effect selection process (S122) is executed, and finally a customer waiting command process (S123) is executed.

  In the game effect display process executed by the computer of the image display control board 24, although the flowchart is omitted, when the game effect start command set in S152 is received, based on the analysis result of the game effect start command, Any of the first to fifth game effects for the normal zone effect, or any of the first to fifth game effects for the first special zone effect, or the first to fifth for the second special zone effect. Any of the game effects is displayed on the image display 16.

  In each game effect, after a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed, a plurality of effect symbols are combined in a combination form indicating the determination results by the special symbol determination means 34 (big hit determination means 34a, symbol determination means 34b, prior determination means 34d). Are stopped and displayed (main stop display).

  At that time, before the actual stop display of a plurality of effect symbols, “ACB” is temporarily stopped for display, and as described with reference to FIG. As described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 28, the change variation display is performed, and a plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are set to “a7b”, “77b”, “357”, “123”, “246”, “159”, “119”. Any one of them can be changed and displayed.

The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described.
When the normal game state or the latent game state is set, the player operates the launch handle 7 to fire the game ball so that the game ball falls on the left side of the center accessory 15 by so-called left-handed strike. When playing a game and when the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state is set, or when the big hit game is being performed, the launching handle 7 is operated so that the gaming ball falls on the right side of the center accessory 15, A game is played by so-called right-handed hitting a game ball.

  When the first starting port 10 can be aimed by left-handed and the number of the first special figure hold is less than 4, when the game ball wins the first starting port 10, the first special figure determination information is acquired and the special figure is acquired. The first special figure determination information stored in the holding storage means 32 and stored in the special figure holding storage means 32 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the first special symbol changes.

  When the second starting port 11a opened by right-hand hitting can be aimed and the number of second special figure reservations is less than 4, when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, the second special figure determination information is acquired. The second special figure determination information stored in the special figure storage unit 32 and stored in the special figure storage unit 32 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the second special symbol starts to change.

  You can aim at the left gate 12 by left-handed, and the right gate 12 by right-handed. The determination information is acquired and stored in the ordinary figure holding storage means 42, and the ordinary figure determination information stored in the ordinary figure holding storage means 42 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the variation of the normal symbol is started. Here, first, a winning lottery is performed by digesting the common figure determination information, and if winning is won in the winning lottery, an auxiliary game is generated in which the second starting port 11a is opened after the winning symbol is stopped changing on the common figure display 19c. To do.

  When the normal game state or the latent game state is set, the player can hardly expect winning of a game ball to the first start port 10 even if the player hits the right side, and the low start mode is set as the second start port operation mode. Is set, and winning of the game ball to the second starting port 11a can hardly be expected. Therefore, the game is played while reducing the number of game balls owned by left-handed. When the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state is set, the high operation mode is set as the second starting port operation mode, and a right turn is made to win a relatively large number of game balls to the second starting port 11a. Therefore, it is possible to play a game while maintaining the number of owned game balls by right-handed.

  The special figure determination information stored in the special figure holding storage means 32 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the change of the special symbol starts. At that time, a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure holding storage means 32. If there is, the plurality of special figure determination information is digested in the order of acquisition. However, if both the first and second special figure determination information are stored, the second special figure determination information is stored. Is preferentially digested over the first special figure determination information. Then, a big hit lottery is performed by digesting this special figure determination information, and when the big win lottery is won, a big hit game is generated in which the big win symbol 13a is opened after the big hit symbol stops fluctuating in the special figure indicators 19a and 19bc. To do.

  When a big hit game occurs, one of 16R long-term opening, 8R long-term opening, and 8R short-term opening is selected and executed as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the big hit game, depending on the type of the big hit symbol that has been variably stopped. By making a right strike, for example, about 2000 game balls can be obtained in the 16R long-term release, and for example, about 1000 game balls can be obtained in the 8R long-term release. However, in the 8R short-term release, even if the player makes a right strike, the game ball cannot be actually acquired.

  By the way, based on the determination result by the special symbol determination means 34 (big hit determination means 34a, symbol determination means 34b), after the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a, 19b, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped. However, when the special symbol is variably displayed, the game effect control means 60 mainly displays the game effect that suggests the big hit expectation level on the image display 16. In addition, since the so-called prefetching effect can be performed based on the determination result by the pre-determination means 34d, this prefetching effect further enhances the gaming property and the gaming interest.

  In each game effect, in synchronization with the fact that the special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed, the special symbol determining means 34 (big hit determining means) is displayed after the plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed on the image display 16. 34a, the symbol determination means 34b, and the prior determination means 34d) are each stopped and displayed in a combination manner indicating the determination results.

  At this time, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 23 to 28, before the plurality of effect symbols are displayed in the main stop (that is, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed), the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are displayed. A change variation display suggesting that the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are changed to any one of “a7b”, “77b”, “357”, “123”, “246”, “159”, and “119” after being temporarily stopped. Can be performed.

  This change fluctuation display is an effect that suggests that SP reach production is performed, an effect that suggests that SP / SP reach production is performed, an effect that suggests that "surprise big hit" is performed, and "latency big hit" An effect suggesting that the first special zone effect will be performed, an effect suggesting that the first special zone effect will be performed, an effect suggesting that the second special zone effect will be performed, It becomes an effect common to all, and it becomes an effect that suggests any of them by a plurality of effect symbols that are finally changed and displayed.

  Normally, when the change change display is performed, the jackpot expectation is increased, so that the player can play the game in the hope that the change change display is performed. It is expected that any one of SP reach production, SP / SP reach production, “surprise big hit”, “latent big hit”, pseudo-continuous production, first special zone production, second special zone production will be performed. Rather than do it, you can expect all of them.

  In this way, improvements that suggest that SP reach production, SP / SP reach production, “surprise big hit”, “latent big hit”, pseudo-continuous production, first special zone production, second special zone production are performed. In addition, the production effect by the suggestion production is enhanced.

  A plurality of effect symbols “ACB” temporarily stopped and a plurality of effect symbols “a7b” “77b” “357” “123” “246” “159” “changed from the plurality of effect symbols“ ACB ”. About 119, it is good also as an aspect which combined effect symbols other than effect symbols "0"-"9" shown in FIG.

  Normally, production symbols “0” to “9” are displayed. For example, “★★★” is adopted as “ACB”, “chance” is substituted for “a7b”, and “77b” is substituted for “77b”. “Intense heat !!”, “Instant!” Instead of “357”, “Indeterminate?”, “Indeterminate !!” and “Indeterminate?” In place of “123” Instead, “pseudo-ream”, “special Z1” instead of “159”, and “special Z2” instead of “119” may be adopted.

Note that the change change display of the above embodiment may be changed as follows.
Not all the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” fluctuate and change change display is performed, but only one or two of the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” fluctuate and change change display is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 39, for example, (1) after three sets of effect symbol sequences fluctuate in the symbol display unit 16a of the image display 16 by vertical scrolling, (2) the effect symbol “A” on the left side varies. (3) The effect design “B” on the right side stops variably, (4) The effect design “C” in the center stops variably, and after these three effect designs “ACB” temporarily stop, the change change display (5) Only the center effect symbol “C” starts reversing around the vertical axis.

  When the production symbol “C” is changed to (6) “SP”, (A) SP reach production is performed, and (7) when “SPSP” is changed, (B) SP / SP reach production is performed. Is done. (8) When changed to “Collision”, either “Crushing big hit” or “Crushing big hit (big hit symbol G)” is performed, and (9) When changed to “Dive”, “Latent big hit” One of “rush big hit (big hit symbol H)” and “small hit” is performed. (10) When changed to “pseudo”, (C) pseudo continuous production is performed. (11) When changed to “Z1”, (D) the first special zone effect is performed, and when (12) “Z2” is changed, (E) the second special zone effect is performed. “SPSP” corresponds to the first specific mode, and “Z2” corresponds to the first specific mode.

  In addition, after the plurality of effect symbols “ACB” are temporarily stopped, for the change variation display for changing at least one effect symbol among the plurality of effect symbols “ACB”, the effect symbols are inverted around the vertical axis. Various aspects can be adopted in addition to the aspect.

  As shown in FIG. 40, for example, (1) after three sets of effect symbol sequences fluctuate in the symbol display unit 16a of the image display 16 by vertical scrolling, (2) the effect symbol “A” on the left side varies. (3) The effect design “B” on the right side stops variably, (4) The effect design “C” in the center stops variably, and after these three effect designs “ACB” temporarily stop, the change change display (5) Only the center effect symbol “C” starts to fluctuate again by vertical scrolling (or horizontal scrolling). Thereafter, for example, “SP”, “SPSP”, “impact”, “latent”, “pseudo”, “Z1”, “Z2” (similar to FIG. 39) are changed.

  Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 41, for example, (1) after three sets of effect symbol sequences fluctuate in the symbol display section 16a of the image display 16 by vertical scrolling, (2) the effect symbol “A” on the left side (3) The effect design “B” on the right side stops variably, (4) The effect design “C” in the center stops variably, and these three effect designs “ACB” are temporarily stopped. In the variable display, (5) only the center effect symbol “C” is torn or exploded, for example, in a relatively short time or suddenly, “SP” “SPSP” “Crash” “ It is changed to one of “latent”, “pseudo”, “Z1” and “Z2” (similar to FIG. 39).

  In addition, various modifications can be added without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to various pachinko gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 16 Image display device 32 Special figure holding means 34 Special figure judging means 34a Big hit judging means 34b Symbol judging means 34c Variation time judging means 34d Predetermining means 36 Special game executing means 50 Game state control means 60 Game effect control Means 61 Effect symbol display control means 62 Special suggestion effect control means 63 Prefetch effect effect control means 65 Continuous display control means 66 Special display control means 67 Prior suggestion display control means 68 High probability suggestion display control means

Claims (1)

A determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by establishing the start condition;
A game effect control means for causing a predetermined effect display means to perform a game effect based on the determination result of the special game determination;
The game effect control means includes:
An effect symbol display control means for performing a variable effect of stopping and displaying each of the plurality of effect symbols in a combination manner indicating the determination result by the special game determination after the effect effect symbols are variably displayed.
A first special suggestion effect control means for performing a first special suggestion effect suggesting that the degree of expectation for the special game is high before a plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the variation effect;
A second special suggestion effect control means for performing a second special suggestion effect suggesting that the degree of expectation for the special game is high before a plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the variation effect;
The effect symbol display control means includes:
Special display control means capable of temporarily stopping and displaying a plurality of effect symbols in a first specific mode that suggests that the second special suggestion effect is performed before the second special suggestion effect is performed. When,
Before the first special suggestion effect is performed, a plurality of effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed in a second specific mode different from the first specific mode, and a plurality of effect symbols may be variably displayed again. Possible continuous display control means,
The special display control means includes
A plurality of effect symbols are displayed after a change variation display is performed to suggest that a plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in either the first specific mode or the second specific mode at the first timing. When displaying a temporary stop in the first specific mode;
After the change variation display is performed at the first timing, a plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the second specific mode, and the plurality of effect symbols are again variably displayed, and then the second timing. And when displaying a temporary stop in the first specific mode,
When performing the change variation display, it is possible to cause a specific change variation display to suggest that a plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the first specific mode,
The continuous display control means includes
After the change variation display is performed at the first timing, a plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the second specific mode, and a plurality of effect symbols are again variably displayed. A gaming machine that is not temporarily stopped in a specific manner .