JP6067763B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  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 recent mainstream models, when a game ball wins a start opening provided in the game area, determination information is acquired when the start condition is satisfied, and it is determined whether or not it is a `` big hit '' based on the determination information, and the determination result is The determination symbol shown is stopped and displayed on the symbol display after the symbol variation is displayed. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, a special game (hit game) is performed in which the open / close-type big prize opening provided in the game area is opened after the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display. In this special game, a plurality of game balls can win the big prize opening and a considerable number of game balls can be obtained.

  When it is determined as “big hit”, the type of big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display is further determined, so that any one of a plurality of advantageous special games having different degrees of advantage (the number of game balls that can be acquired) is determined. It is determined whether or not to perform. In other words, depending on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display, an advantageous special game with a low degree of advantage (for example, about 500 game balls can be obtained) or a high degree of advantage (for example, about 2000) An advantageous special game (where you can acquire individual game balls) is performed.

  The acquired determination information is temporarily stored (held) in the hold storage unit, and when the number of hold determination information (hold number) is generally less than 4, the start condition is satisfied when the game ball wins the start opening. The determination information is newly acquired and stored in the hold 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 acquired every time the symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  By the way, based on the determination result of whether or not “big hit”, when the symbol is variably displayed, the symbol variation effect suggesting the big hit expectation degree determined as “big hit”, and a special game is performed. When the game is in progress, special game effects that excite the special game are mainly displayed on the image display, and the game performance and the game interest are enhanced by such game effects.

  Here, in a gaming machine in which any one of a plurality of gaming states with different probabilities determined as “big hit” is set and the game is controlled in the gaming state, the gaming state indicates that a special game has been performed. The opportunity can be changed and set after the special game ends. When the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a symbol variation effect corresponding to the current gaming state is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1), and the player recognizes or estimates the current gaming state from the symbol variation effect. can do.

JP 2006-288932 A

  The determination information is stored in a predetermined number (for example, 4) at the maximum in the holding storage unit. However, when the special game is performed in a state where the determination information is stored in the holding storage unit, the holding determination information is stored in the special game. After the completion of the game, each time the symbol is variably displayed, it is digested sequentially, and if the hold determination information includes determination information that is determined to be “big hit”, a special game is performed based on the hold determination information. In other words, a so-called holding sequence is generated. If a gaming state is set that increases the probability of being determined as “big hit” after the special game is over, the possibility of a pending run increases.

  However, after the end of the special game, in particular, when a gaming state is set that has a high probability of being determined as a “big hit”, even if the gaming state can be recognized or estimated from the symbol variation effect, the symbol is the predetermined number (for example, 4) Corresponds to the set gaming state when the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, despite the possibility that the above-mentioned reserved run may occur (becomes higher) until it is displayed in a variable manner. If the design variation effect is performed without change, it is not possible to make a design that expects a reserved run. From this viewpoint, there is room for enhancing the design effect of the design variation effect.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the above problems.

The present invention (gaming machine (1)) includes a determination means (34a) for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player based on the determination information acquired by establishment of the start condition, and the determination means Based on the determination result of (34a), the symbol display control means (35) for causing the predetermined symbol display means (19a, 19b) to variably display the symbol and then stopping and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result; and the determination When it is determined that the special game is performed by the means (34a), the special game executing means (36) for performing the special game after the determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means (35), A holding storage means (32) capable of storing a predetermined number of pieces of determination information, and whether the special game is performed before the determination information stored in the holding storage means (32) is determined by the determination means (34a) Pre-determining means (34c) for determining whether or not in advance, and the game effect to the predetermined effect means (39) Game effect control means (60) to be performed, the game effect control means (60), after the special game is ended by the special game execution means (36), in the special game, the holding storage means (32) When the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display control means (35) based on the determination result by the prior determination means (34c) with respect to the determination information stored in the storage information (32) When performing a suggestion game effect that suggests a determination result by the determination means (34a) in a specific effect mode that suggests that there is a high possibility that determination information determined to perform the special game is stored; There is a time when the suggested game effect is performed in a normal effect mode that does not suggest that there is a high possibility that the determination information determined to perform the special game is stored in the hold storage means (32) , In the holding storage means (32) When the determination information is determined to do another game is stored, the conventional easily run towards said specific presentation mode than directing mode, the made to perform the suggested game effects in certain effect mode Until the symbol display control means (35) variably displays the symbol a predetermined number of times, if the determination means (34a) does not determine that the special game is to be performed, the specific effect mode is terminated. And

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the effect of a game effect when a special game is performed.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko game machine (when a movable accessory is non-operation). It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine (when a movable accessory operates). It is sectional drawing of a 2nd big winning opening apparatus. 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 which shows a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage means and its memory | storage information. FIG. 8 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 7. It is a chart regarding the big hit determination table. It is a chart regarding a symbol determination table. It is a chart regarding the opening and closing pattern of the big prize opening. It is a time chart which shows the opening / closing pattern of a big winning opening. It is a time chart which shows the opening / closing pattern of a specific area. It is a chart regarding the 2nd starting mouth operation mode. It is a chart which shows a game state and its setting contents. It is a chart which shows the game state after the end of a special game. It is a chart which shows the table for 1st special figure fluctuation time determination. It is a chart which shows the table for 2nd special figure fluctuation time determination. (1) is a chart showing a plurality of symbol variation effects, (2) is a chart showing a plurality of special game effects, and (3) is a chart showing a plurality of ending effects. It is a figure which shows the game production (symbol fluctuation production) for low probability and non-time reduction. It is a figure which shows the game production (symbol fluctuation production) for low probability and short time. It is a figure which shows the high-precision / short-time game effect (symbol variation effect). It is a figure which shows a special game effect (symbol fluctuation effect). It is a chart which shows prefetch information storage means and its storage information. It is a chart regarding the special performance mode execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the game effect for special games A and B (special game effect). It is a time chart which shows the production | presentation according to the special prize opening and closing of special games A and B. It is a figure which shows the game effect for special games C and D (special game effect). It is a time chart which shows the production | presentation according to the special prize opening and closing of special games C and D. It is a figure which shows a roulette effect. It is a chart regarding a result display determination table of roulette effect. It is a figure which shows the game effect for special games E (special game effect). It is a time chart which shows the production | presentation according to special game E opening / closing of the big prize opening. It is a figure which shows a roulette effect. It is a figure regarding a holding symbol. 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 process during a stop. It is a flowchart of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart of V winning process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart of effect button processing. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of a design variation effect selection process. It is a chart which shows production mode. It is a flowchart of special production mode transition selection processing. It is a flowchart of the process during the end of the symbol variation effect. It is a flowchart of special effect mode processing. It is a flowchart of special effect mode continuation selection processing. It is a flowchart of a special game effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a special game effect in-process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a production mode setting process. It is a flowchart (1/2) of production mode setting. It is a flowchart (2/2) of production mode setting.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an open / close frame 2 (inner frame 2) is attached to an outer frame (not shown) attached to the island structure of the game hall so as to be freely 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 attached to 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 the storage tray 5 is equipped with an effect button SW6 ("SW" means a switch) that can be operated by the player. The firing handle 7 is mounted on the lower right side of the storage tray 5.

  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 to 5, in the game area 4 a, in addition to a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a second start port device 11 having a first start port 10 and an openable second start port 11 a, A gate 12, a first big prize opening device 13 having an openable first big prize opening 13a, a second big prize opening 14a having an opening and closing type, and a second special prize opening device 14 having a specific area 14f (predetermined area 14f), A plurality of general winning ports 15 are provided in the illustrated arrangement so that game balls can pass (win / win).

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

  The second starter device 11 includes a second starter 11a, an opening / closing member 11b for opening / closing the second starter 11a, a second starter SW11c for detecting a game ball won in the second starter 11a, and an opening / closing member 11b. It has a second start port SOL11d ("SOL" means a solenoid actuator) to be driven, and the second start port 11a is normally in a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win (impossible to win), and this closed state And an open state in which the game ball is easy to win.

  The first grand prize opening device 13 includes a first grand prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening and closing the first grand prize opening 13a, a first grand prize opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the first grand prize opening 13a, The first grand prize opening SOL13d that opens and closes the opening / closing member 13b has a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to be won (it is impossible to win a prize). It can operate in an open state that is easy to win.

  The second grand prize opening device 14 includes a second big prize opening 14a, an opening / closing member 14b for opening and closing the second big prize opening 14a, a second big prize opening SW14c for detecting a game ball won in the second grand prize opening 14a, It has a second grand prize opening SOL14d that opens and closes the opening / closing member 14b, and the second big prize opening 14a is normally in a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win (not winning) (indicated by a virtual line in FIG. 4). And can be operated in the closed state and in the open state (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 4) where the game ball is easy to win.

  Further, the second grand prize opening device 14 includes a normal area 14e, a specific area 14f, a specific area SW14g for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area 14f, and a second big prize opening inside the second big prize opening 14a. There is provided a sorting device 14h that can be operated so that a game ball won in 14a passes through either the normal area 14e or the specific area 14f.

  The sorting device 14h has a sorting member 14i and a sorting SOL 14j that drives the sorting member 14i. When the sorting device 14h is in an inoperative state, the sorting member 14i guides the game ball to the normal area 14e. The position shown by the phantom line in FIG. 4 is possible, and when the sorting device 14h is in the activated state, the sorting member 14i is in the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 4 where the game ball can be guided to the specific area 14f.

  When a game ball launched into the game area 4a wins one of the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14a, 15, the winning opening 10, 11, 11a, 13a, 14a, 15 is awarded for each winning game ball. When a set number (several to ten) of game balls are paid out to the storage tray 5 as prize balls and do not win any of the prize openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14a, 15, finally, It is discharged from the discharge port 9 to the outside of the game area 4a.

  When the game ball wins the start opening 10 or 11a, a big win lottery is performed, and when winning by the big win lottery, a special game (a big win game) is generated in which the big win ports 13a and 14a are opened. When the game ball passes through the gate 12, a winning lottery is performed, and when winning is made in the winning lottery, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 11a is opened occurs.

  A center accessory 16 is attached to the game board 4, and the center accessory 16 is equipped with an image display 17 and a movable accessory 18 for game effects. The center accessory 16 is fitted and attached to a center opening (not shown) having a relatively large frame 16a formed on the game board 4, and a stage 16b on which a game ball rolls below the frame 16a. Is formed.

  The image display 17 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 body 16a of the center accessory 16, and game effects are mainly displayed on the image display 17. The movable accessory 18 operates as part of a predetermined game effect displayed on the image display 17, and the pair of left and right accessory members 18a and 18b are retracted to the back sides of the left and right sides of the frame 16a. From the retracted position shown in FIG. 2, the image display unit 17 is moved to the appearance position shown in FIG. 3 that appears on the front side of the screen and merged, and then moved from the appearance position to the retracted position.

  A game display board 19 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 4, and this game display board 19 includes a first special figure display 19a, a second special figure display 19b (symbol display means 19a, 19b), and a general figure display. 19c, 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 normal symbols in a variable manner, and the general diagram hold lamp 19f displays the number of general symbols held. When the number of reserved general symbols is less than 4, the game ball passes through 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.

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

  The computer of the game control board 21 has signals and payout control from the first and second start ports SW10a and 11c, the gate SW12a, the first and second big winning ports SW13c and 14c, the specific area SW14g, and the plurality of general winning ports SW15a. In response to the control information from the substrate 22, the second start opening SOL11d, the first and second big prize winning openings SOL13d, 14d, the distribution SOL14j, the symbol displays 19a to 19c, the symbol holding lamps 19d to 19f are controlled and paid out. Control information is output to the control board 22 and the effect control board 23.

  The computer of the payout control board 22 receives the control information from the game control board 21 and the signals from the payout ball detection SW 26b, the ball presence detection SW 26c, and the full tank detection SW 26d, and controls the payout motor 26a. Output control information.

  The computer of the effect control board 23 receives the control information from the game control board 21, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25 and the signal from the effect button SW6, and sends control information to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25. Output.

  The computer of the image control board 24 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the game display image display 17 and the speaker 27, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. The computer of the lamp control board 25 receives a signal from the movable accessory 18 (the origin SW not shown) and control information from the effect control board 23, and receives a frame lamp 28a, a board lamp 28b, and a movable accessory for the game effect. 18 is output and control information is output to the effect control board 23.

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

  The special figure counter means 30 sequentially updates the 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 a jackpot determination updated by the special figure counter means 30 when the starting condition is established when the number of the first special figure hold is less than 4 when the game ball wins the first start opening 10. Value, special figure determination value, reach determination value, and variation pattern determination value are acquired as a set of first special figure determination information, and when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, the second special figure hold number Is less than 4, the start condition is established, and the big hit determination value, the special figure determination value, the reach determination value, and the variation pattern determination value updated by the special figure counter means 30 are set as a second special figure determination. Obtain as information.

  In the first storage means 32a of the special figure holding storage means 32, when the special symbol is variably displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, when the game ball wins the first starting port 10, or the special symbol is stored. When the game ball wins the first starting port 10 even when not variably displayed, the first special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is temporarily stored, and the first storage means 32a stores the first special figure determination information. In addition, four first storage units 1 to 4 (see FIGS. 7 to 10) are provided so as to store a predetermined number (four) of the first special figure determination information at the maximum.

  In the second storage means 32b of the special figure holding storage means 32, when the special ball is variably displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, or the special symbol is stored. When the game ball wins the second starting port 11a even when not variably displayed, the second special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is temporarily stored, and the second storage means 32b stores the second special figure determination information. In addition, four second storage units 1 to 4 (see FIGS. 7 to 10) are provided so that a predetermined number (four) of the second special figure determination information can be stored at the maximum.

  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 determination means 34a and the symbol determination means 34b) are erased (reserved digestion) from the special figure reservation storage means 32 for the determination. At this time, if a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32, the order of the plurality of special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 (acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31) Digested in the order in which the first and second special figure determination information is stored, the second special figure determination information is preferentially digested over the first special figure determination information.

  Regarding the suspension of the special figure determination information in the special figure storage unit 32, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first special figure determination information A1, A2, A3 is acquired in the order of A1 → A2 → A3 Are stored in the first storage units 1, 2, and 3, respectively, and are stored in the second storage units 1 and 2 when the second special figure determination information B 1 and B 2 are acquired in the order of B 1 → B 2. As shown in FIG. 8 from the state shown in FIG. 7, when the first special figure determination information A4 is acquired, it is held in the first storage unit 4, and when the second special figure determination information B3 is acquired, the second special figure determination information B3 is stored. Held in the storage unit 3.

  Regarding digestion of the special figure determination information from the special figure holding storage means 32, for example, from the state shown in FIG. 7, the storage of the second storage unit 1, that is, the second special figure determination information B1 is digested, and accordingly, As shown in FIG. 9, the second special figure determination information B2 is shifted from the second storage unit 2 to 1 and held. Further, from the state in which the second special figure determination information B2 is digested, the storage of the first storage unit 1, that is, the first special figure determination information A1 is digested, and accordingly, as shown in FIG. Special figure determination information A2 and A3 are shifted to the first storage unit 2 → 1, 3 → 2 and held.

  In the special figure determination means 34, the special symbol is variably displayed based on the special figure determination information (stored in the special figure holding storage means 32) acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 when the start condition is established. At this time, based on the special figure determination information related to the change display of the special symbol, that is, the special figure determination information digested by the special figure holding digest means 33, the big hit determination means 34a (determination means 34a) It is determined whether or not an advantageous special game is to be performed, and if it is determined by the jackpot determination means 34a that the special game is to be performed, the symbol determination means 34b is configured to open / close the big winning openings 13a and 14a during the special game, that is, It is determined which of a plurality of special games (advantageous special games) having different advantages (number of game balls that can be acquired) is to be performed.

  Specifically, first, the jackpot determination means 34a determines whether or not to play a special game based on the jackpot determination value of the special figure determination information, as a jackpot determination table shown in FIG. Judge using When the low-accuracy / non-short-time state or low-accuracy / short-time state, which will be described later, is set, the big hit judgment value is about 1/400 of the big hit judgment value (3,247 ...) If this is the case, it is determined that a special game will be performed, and when the high accuracy / short time state described later is set, the big hit determination value is about 1/68 using the high accuracy table. If it matches any of 7 ...), it is determined that a special game is performed.

  If it is determined that a special game is to be performed, the symbol determination means 34b then selects a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (five types of jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 12) based on the special symbol determination value of the special symbol determination information. Any one of A to E) 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. 12, 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. Then, the open / close pattern of the special winning opening 13a in the special game is determined according to the type of the selected jackpot symbol.

  The special figure display control means 35 (symbol display control means 35) determines the first special figure by the special figure reservation digest means 33 based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34 (big hit determination means 34a, symbol determination means 34b). When the information has been digested, the first special symbol display 19a is variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 19a, and then the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. In response to the digestion of the figure determination information, 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.

  If it is determined that the special game is to be played by the big hit determination means 34a, any one of the big hit symbols A to E selected by the symbol determination means 34b is stopped and displayed, and if it is determined that the special game is not to be executed, the game is lost. Stop displaying symbols.

  The variation time determining means 35a is a symbol selected based on the determination result by the jackpot determining means 34a and the symbol determining means 34b (any one of the jackpot symbols A to E or the lost symbol), and the reach determination value of the special symbol determination information. Based on the fluctuation pattern determination value, the number of first and second special figure reservations, and the current gaming state, the special figure display control means 35 determines a fluctuation time for variably displaying the special symbol. That is, the special figure display control unit 35 displays the determination symbol after the variable time and the special symbol determined by the variable time determination unit 35a are variably displayed.

  The prior determination means 34c of the special figure determination means 34 is based on special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 (that is, 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, the determination and determination equivalent to the determination and determination by the big hit determination means 34a, the symbol determination means 34b, and the variation time determination means 35a (that is, determination) It is possible to determine in advance whether or not to play a special game, determination of jackpot symbol A to E, determination of lose symbol, determination of variation time).

  In addition, with respect to the special figure determination information acquired when the special game is not performed, the prior determination unit 34c determines whether or not to perform the special game and the determination of the variation time in advance. Although it is performed based on the gaming state at the time of acquisition of the special figure determination information, the special figure determination information acquired when the special game is performed is based on the gaming state immediately before the special game is performed. Shall be performed.

  The special game executing means 36, when it is determined by the big hit determining means 34a that the special game is to be performed, the determination symbol indicating the determination result by the special figure display control means 35, that is, the determination symbol (big hit) selected by the symbol determining means 34b. After the symbol is stopped and displayed, the special winning opening 13a, 14a is opened and closed in accordance with the opening / closing pattern corresponding to the determination symbol, and a special game including an open game that allows a game ball to be awarded to the special winning opening 13a, 14a. Do. As shown in FIG. 13, the opening / closing patterns of the big winning openings 13a, 14a are set as shown according to the type of the big hit symbol.

  That is, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the first and second big prize winning openings 13a and 14a are alternatively opened and closed over 16R (round) regardless of the type of the big hit symbol, that is, 16 times. A special game is performed in which a special game A with 4R long-term release + 12R short-term release is performed in the case of jackpot symbol A, and about 500 game balls can be acquired there, and jackpot symbols B and C In this case, special games B and C with 5R long-term opening + 11R short-term opening are performed, and about 625 game balls can be acquired there, and special games D and E with 16R long-term opening in the case of jackpot symbols D and E are performed. There, about 2000 game balls can be acquired there.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (1), in the special game A (4R long-term opening + 12R short-term opening), each R of 1R to 4R has 30 seconds elapsed after the first big prize opening 13a is opened, or For example, when 10 game balls are won in the first grand prize opening 13a, the first big prize opening 13a is closed and finished, and each R of 6R to 15R starts after opening the first big prize opening 13a, When 0.1 second elapses or when 10 game balls are won in the first grand prize opening 13a, for example, the first big prize opening 13a is closed and finished, and each of R of 5R and 16R passes the second big prize opening 14a. When 0.1 second has elapsed after opening, or when 10 game balls are won in the second big prize opening 14a, the second big prize opening 14a is closed and the process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (2), in the special games B and C (5R long-term opening + 11R short-term opening), the opening / closing pattern of the 5R second big prize winning opening 14a with respect to the special game A in FIG. No, the 5R is closed when the second grand prize opening 14a is opened and 30 seconds elapses or when 10 game balls are won in the second big prize opening 14a, for example. And exit.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 (3) and 14 (4), in special games D and E (16R long-term opening), each R of 1R to 4R and 6R to 15R starts after opening the first grand prize opening 13a, When 30 seconds elapse or 10 game balls are won in the first grand prize opening 13a, for example, the first big prize opening 13a is closed and finished, and each R of 5R and 16R has the second big prize opening 14a. When 30 seconds have passed after opening and starting, or when 10 game balls are won in the second big prize opening 14a, for example, the second big prize opening 14a is closed and the process ends.

  The special game D in FIG. 14 (3) and the special game E in FIG. 14 (4) differ in the opening / closing pattern of the first big winning opening 13a of the 6R. That is, 6R of the special game D in FIG. 14 (3) is completely opened after the first grand opening 13a is opened and closed several times (for example, 11 times) for 0.1 seconds. In 6R of the special game E in FIG. 14 (4), the first grand prize opening 13a is completely opened from the beginning, similarly to the opening / closing pattern of the other first R big prize opening 13a.

  In all the special games in FIGS. 14 (1) to (4), the R interval time from the end of each R to the start of the next R (the big prize opening 13a, 14b is closed) is set to 2 seconds. Yes. This R interval time (2 seconds) starts the next R so that the game balls that won the winning prize openings 13a, 14b open in each R (especially, won at the end of the R) will not win the next R. By the time (when the next big prize opening 13a, 14b is opened), the time can be reliably detected by the big prize opening SW13c, 14c.

  14R of the special game D in FIG. 14 (3) is obtained by opening and closing the first grand prize opening 13a for 0.1 seconds and closing it for 2 seconds a plurality of times (for example, 11 times). The open / close pattern until the first big prize opening 13a is completely opened and the open / close patterns of the special games B and C (open / close patterns from 6R to 16R) in FIG. 14 (2) are difficult to distinguish.

  Here, the special game C in FIG. 14 (2) is the first advantageous special game in which the advantageous state advantageous to the player continues for a predetermined period of time when the open game of 5R long-term release + 11R short-term release is performed. Further, in the special game D of FIG. 14 (3), the opening game until the first big winning opening 13a of 1R to 5R and 6R is completely opened in the 16R long-term opening corresponds to the predetermined period, that is, FIG. The special game D of (3) is the second advantageous special game in which the advantageous state advantageous to the player is opened for a long period of 16R in which the advantageous state continues for a period longer than the predetermined period.

  Based on the second special figure determination information, when it is determined by the jackpot determination means 34a that the special game is to be performed, the symbol determination means 34b can select either the first advantageous special game or the second advantageous special game. It is an advantage specifying means 34b for specifying whether or not to play a game, and the special game executing means 36 performs an advantageous special game specified by the advantage specifying means 34b.

  In addition, the special game executing means 36 operates the sorting device 14h to open and close the specific area 14f in accordance with opening and closing of the second big prize winning opening 14a in 5R and 16R. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), when the 5R / 16R second big prize opening 14a is opened for a short time, the specific area 14f is opened one second after the second big prize opening 14a is opened. Then, the specific area 14f is closed one second after the opening, and as shown in FIG. 15 (2), when the second big winning opening 14a of the 5R / 16 / 16R is opened for a long time, the second big winning opening 14a One second after the opening, the specific area 14f is opened, and the specific area 14f is closed together with the closing of the second big prize opening 14a.

  In the special game A, the 5R and 16R second grand prize winning openings 14a are open for a short time, and since the specific area 14f is opened after the second big prize winning opening 14a is closed, the game ball is the second largest. The possibility of winning the winning opening 14a and passing through the specific area 14f is extremely low. On the other hand, in special games B and C, the 5R second big prize opening 14a is opened for a long time, and in special games D and E, the 5R and 16R second big prize winning openings 14a are opened for a long time. When the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a long time, the specific area 14f is opened while the second big prize opening 14a is opened, so that the game ball wins the second big prize opening 14a and the specific area 14f. The possibility of passing through is extremely high.

  In this way, the special game executing means 36 is a special game (special game B) in which the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 14a easily passes the specific area 14f in the 5R and 16R open games of at least 5R. , C, D, E), and the open game of both the 5R and 16R games, it is possible to perform any special game of the special game (special game A) in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area 14f. It is.

  The probability setting means 37 uses a low probability (about 1/400) using the low probability table shown in FIG. 11 or the high probability table shown in FIG. 10 to determine the big hit probability determined to perform the special game by the big hit determination means 34a. Use to set high probability (about 1/68).

  The normal counter 40 sequentially updates the hit judgment value, which is a soft random number of 8 bits, every minute time (4 ms) within the setting range (0 to 199), and is a so-called soft random number of 8 bits. A certain common figure judgment value is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within a set range (0 to 9).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 12, the universal chart acquisition unit 41 establishes the universal chart start condition when the number of pending charts is less than 4, and the hit determination value updated by the universal chart counter unit 40 is Acquired as general-purpose 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 general map hold storage means 42, the order in which the plurality of common map determination information is stored in the general map hold storage means 42 (that is, the general map acquisition means 41). Digest in the order obtained).

  Based on the general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41 (stored in the general map hold storage unit 42) when the general map start condition is satisfied, the general map determination unit 44 changes the normal symbol in detail. At the time of display, it is determined whether or not an auxiliary game is to be performed based on the general pattern determination information related to the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, that is, the general pattern determination information digested by the general chart hold digest means 43.

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

  When it is determined that the auxiliary game execution means 46 performs the auxiliary game, the general game display control means 45 stops and displays the determination symbol (winning symbol) indicating the determination result. 2 An auxiliary game for opening and closing the start port 11a is performed. As shown in FIG. 16, the opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a during the auxiliary game is set according to the second starting port operating mode.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the operation mode setting means 47 sets, 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. . 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 fluctuation time of the normal symbol on the normal figure display 19c is 12 seconds, The opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a is set to 0.1 second x 1 time. In the high operation mode, the hit probability is 10/10, the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.5 seconds, and the opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a is 2.0 seconds. × 3 is set.

  The gaming state control means 50 is one of a plurality of gaming states (low probability (low probability) / non-short time state, low probability (low probability) / short time state, high probability (high probability) / short time state shown in FIG. 17). One is set alternatively, and the game is controlled in the game state. It should be noted that when the power is turned on, the gaming state set at the time of the previous power-off is set continuously, and when the so-called RAM clear is executed at the time of power-on, a low-probability / non-time-short state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the low probability / non-short-time state and the low-precision / short-time state are set, the probability setting means 37 sets the low probability, and when the high-precision / short time state is set, the probability setting A high probability is set by means 37. Further, when the low accuracy / non-time-short state is set, the low operation mode is set by the operation mode setting means 47, and when the low accuracy / time-short state and the high accuracy / time-short state are set, the operation mode setting means 47 High operating mode is set.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the special game is executed by the special game execution means 36, the game state control means 50 sets a low-probability / non-short-time state during the special game. When the player passes the specific area 14f, that is, when a V prize is given, a high-probability / short-time state is set after the special game is over, and then the special symbol change count of the special symbol on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b is 110. When the number of times is reached, the high accuracy / short time state is changed to the low accuracy / non-short time state. Also, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 14f during the special game, that is, if there is no V prize, the low probability / short time state is set after the special game is finished, and then the number of special figure fluctuations reaches 100 times. Then, the low accuracy / short time state is changed to the low accuracy / non-time short state.

  The variation time determination means 35a of the special figure display control means 35 determines the variation time of the first special symbol based on the table shown in FIG. In the low-probability / non-short-time state, using the table in FIG. 19 (1), it is determined that no special game will be played, and the 1st special figure will be suspended at the time of non-winning (1) when the big hit expectation is relatively low Depending on the number, 9 seconds, 7 seconds, 5 seconds, or 3 seconds are determined, and it is determined that no special game will be performed, and the big win expectation is relatively high (2) or special game is performed When the winning is determined, any one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the number of the first special figure hold. In low-accuracy / short-time state or high-accuracy / short-time state, using the table in Fig. 19 (2), at the time of non-winning (1), 12 seconds will be determined regardless of the number of first special figure hold, At time (2) or at the time of winning, one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the number of first special figure hold, as in FIG.

  The variation time determination means 35a of the special figure display control means 35 determines the variation time of the second special symbol based on the table shown in FIG. In the low-probability / non-short-time state, using the table in Fig. 20 (1), at the time of non-winning (1), 3 seconds is determined regardless of the number of second special figure hold, and at the time of non-winning (2) or At the time of winning, any of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,. In the low accuracy and short time state, using the table in Fig. 20 (2), when not winning (1), determine either 12 seconds or 2.5 seconds according to the number of second special figure hold, At time (2) or at the time of winning, one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the number of second special figure reservations, as in the table of FIG.

  In the high accuracy / short time state, after the special game ends, until the special symbol (second special symbol) of the predetermined number (4 times) is displayed in a variable manner (that is, when the special symbol variation number is less than 5). Using the table of 20 (3), the first variable time determination means 35a1 determines the second special figure reservation number, non-winning (1) (2), 5 seconds regardless of the winning, first variable time determination After the variation time (5 seconds) in the variation display of the special symbol (second special symbol) a predetermined number of times (four times) is determined by the means 35a1 (that is, when the special symbol variation number is 5 times or more), FIG. Using the table in (4), the second variation time determination means 35a2 determines whether it is 15 seconds or 2 seconds according to the number of the second special figure hold at the time of non-winning (1). At the time of (2) or winning, one of 5 seconds, 13 seconds, ..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the number of second special figure hold.

  Here, 5 seconds are the specific variation time and the first variation time, and 15 seconds, 2 seconds, 13 seconds,..., 50 seconds, etc., which are different from 5 seconds, are the second variation time. Then, using the table of FIG. 20 (3) becomes a specific determination condition and a first determination condition that can determine 5 seconds (specific variation time, first variation time), and the table of FIG. The second determination condition that can be used to determine any variation time of 5 seconds (first variation time) and 15 seconds, 2 seconds, 13 seconds,..., 50 seconds, etc. (second variation time) Become.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the respective means 60 to 64 shown in the figure are mainly constituted by a computer including an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25. The game effect control means 60 causes a predetermined effect means 69 to perform a game effect, and the effect means 69 is composed of an image display 17, a movable accessory 18, a speaker 27, and lamps 28a and 28b.

  The symbol variation effect control means 61 is operated by the special symbol display control means 35 based on the determination result by the special symbol determination means 34 (big hit determination means 34a, symbol determination means 34b, prior determination means 34c), etc. When the special symbol is variably displayed on 19b, a symbol variation effect corresponding to the special symbol variation time (the special symbol variation time determined by the variation time determining means 35a) is displayed as a plurality of symbol variation effects (FIG. 21 ( The symbol variation effects 1, 2, 3... N) shown in 1) are selected and performed.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (1), each of the plurality of symbol variation effects is one of a low-accuracy / non-time-saving game effect, a low-accuracy / time-short game effect, a high-accuracy / time-short game effect, or a special game effect. The symbol variation effect control means 61 performs a low-accuracy / non-time-short game effect (FIG. 22) in the low-probability / non-short-time state, and a low-probability / time-short game effect in the low-probability / time-short state. (FIG. 23) is performed. In the high accuracy / short time state, a high accuracy / short time game effect (FIG. 24) is basically performed, and in some cases, a special game effect (FIG. 25) is performed.

  Low-precision / non-time-saving game effects, low-precision / time-saving game effects, high-precision / time-saving game effects are normal game effects / first game effects, and special game effects are normal game effects / It is a specific game effect / second game effect different from the one game effect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22, in the low-accuracy / non-short-time game effect, three relatively large symbol display portions 17a arranged in the horizontal direction are set on the image display 17, and these symbol display portions 17a are set. (1) The three effect symbol sequences fluctuate by vertical scrolling, and then (2) the left effect symbol sequence “X” stops changing, and then (3) the right effect symbol sequence “Y” ”Stops changing, and finally, (4) the center effect symbol sequence“ Z ”stops changing. A separate background image is displayed on the image display unit 17 for the low-accuracy / non-time-saving game effect separately from the effect symbol.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23, in the low-accuracy / short-time game effect, three relatively small symbol display portions 17b arranged in the vertical direction are set on the right end side portion of the image display 17, and these symbols are displayed. On the display unit 17b, (1) the three effect symbol sequences fluctuate by horizontal scrolling, then (2) the upper effect symbol sequence “X” stops variably, and then (3) the lower effect symbol The symbol sequence “Y” stops changing, and finally, (4) the center effect symbol sequence “Z” stops changing. A separate background image is displayed on the image display 17 for the low-accuracy / short-time game effect separately from the effect symbol.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 24, in the high-precision / short-time game effect (normal effect mode), three relatively small symbol display parts 17c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction on the upper end portion of the image display unit 17. In the symbol display portion 17c, (1) the three effect symbol sequences fluctuate by vertical scrolling, and then (2) the left effect symbol sequence “X” stops changing, and then ( 3) The effect symbol sequence “Y” on the right side stops variably, and finally, (4) the center effect symbol sequence “Z” stops variably. A separate background image is displayed on the image display unit 17 for the high-precision / short-time game effect separately from the effect symbol.

  In the low-precision / non-time-saving game effects, the low-precision / time-short game effects, and the high-precision / time-saving game effects shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, for example, “X”, “Y”, and “Z” are “0” to “ The three effect symbols “X”, “Y”, and “Z” are stopped as a notification symbol string indicating the determination result by the special symbol determining means 34 (big hit determining means 34a, symbol determining means 34b). (3) When the effect symbols “X” and “Y” stop at the same symbol and become so-called reach, after that (4) until the effect symbol “Z” stops, the image display 17 is expected to be a big hit Development effects suggesting the degree can be displayed.

  This development effect is an effect according to the design variation effect being performed, but for each development effect, a low-precision / non-time-saving game production, a low-precision / time-saving game production, a high-precision / time-saving game production It may be an individual production or a common production. Then, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b, the three effect symbols “X”, “Y” and “Z” are stopped at the big hit symbol row having the same symbol, and the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b are displayed. When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed at 19b, (4) the three effect symbols “X”, “Y”, and “Z” are stopped at the lost symbol row that does not become the same symbol.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 25, in the special game effect, nine symbol display portions 17d having a matrix shape of 3 × 3 in the vertical direction are set on the image display device 17, and (1) 9 is set in these symbol display portions 17d. The group of effect symbols changes by vertical scrolling. After that, (2) the upper left and lower right effect symbol sequences “a” and “b” are suspended and then (3) the upper right and lower left effect symbol sequences “c” and “d” are suspended. (4) Production symbols “e” and “f” in the upper center and lower middle are suspended. Next, (5) Production symbols “g” and “h” in the left center and right center are suspended. (6) The production effect “i” at the center stops fluctuating. A separate background image for the special game effect is displayed on the image display 17 in addition to the effect symbol.

  In this special game effect, for example, “a” to “i” are any one of “0” to “9”, and the nine effect symbols “a” to “i” are special figure determination means 34 ( It stops as a notification symbol sequence indicating the determination result by the big hit determination means 34a and the symbol determination means 34b) (corresponding to a suggestion game effect). Then, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b, the big hit symbol row in which three effect symbols become the same symbol in at least one of the eight diagonal lines shown in FIG. 25 (6). When the losing symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19a and 19b, it stops at the losing symbol row in which three production symbols do not become the same symbol in any of the eight lines in the vertical and horizontal directions in FIG. To do.

  In the symbol variation effect control means 61, the specific game effect control means 61a (first game effect control means 61a) is stored in the special figure holding storage means 32 in the special game after the special game is finished by the special game execution means 36. Based on the determination result by the pre-determination means 34c based on the special figure determination information, the game state control means 50 is highly accurate (probability change), and when the game is controlled in the short-time game state, the probability (probability change) Either a game effect for a short time (corresponding to a normal effect mode) or a special game effect (corresponding to a specific effect mode) is performed.

  After the special game is finished by the special game execution means 36, when the game state control means 50 controls the game in a probabilistic / short-time game state, the special symbol (second special symbol) of the predetermined number of times (four times) is variably displayed. Until this is done, as described with reference to FIG. 20 (3), the specific variation time (5 seconds) is determined by the first variation time determination means 35a, and the specific variation time (5 seconds) is determined by the special figure display control means 35. When the special symbol (second special symbol) is variably displayed, the specific game effect control means 61a causes one of the game effect of the probability change / short time game effect and the special game effect to be performed. That is, when the specific variation time (5 seconds) is determined by the first variation time determination means 35a, a special game effect can be performed.

  In the symbol variation effect control means 61, the normal game effect control means 61 b (second game effect control means 61 b) can cause the probability change / shortening game effect to be performed after the special game effect by the specific game effect control means 61 a is completed. Although it is possible, a special game effect can be performed based on the determination result by the prior determination means 34c based on the special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32.

  When the game state control means 50 controls the game in the probabilistic / short-time game state, the normal game effect control means 61b is provided with a special symbol (second special symbol) a predetermined number of times (four times) by the first variation time determining means 35a1. ) After the variation time (5 seconds) in the variation display is determined, as described with reference to FIG. 20 (4), the second variation time determination means 35b uses the specific variation time (5 seconds) and the specific variation time ( Any variation time other than 5 seconds) is determined, so if a variation time other than the specific variation time (5 seconds) is determined, the game effect for the probabilistic / short time is performed, and the specific variation time (5 seconds) Once determined, special game effects can be performed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 26, when the game ball wins the first starting port 10 in the first storage means 63a of the prefetch information storage means 63, the first special figure that becomes the determination result by the prefetch determination means 34c. Prefetch information is stored, and the first storage means 63a is provided with four first storage sections 1 to 4 that can store a predetermined number (four) of the first special figure prefetch information at the maximum.

  Also, the second storage means 63b of the prefetch information storage means 63 stores the second special figure prefetch information that is the determination result by the prefetch determination means 34c when the game ball wins the second start port 11a. The second storage unit 63b includes four second storage units 1 to 4 that can store a predetermined number (four) of the first special figure prefetch information at the maximum.

  In synchronization with the storage and digestion of the special figure determination information in the special figure hold storage means 32 (see, for example, FIGS. 7 to 10), the prefetch information storage means 63 corresponds to the special figure determination information. Special figure prefetch information is stored and digested. FIG. 26 shows the special figure prefetch information stored in the prefetch information storage means 63 when the special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 shown in FIG.

  The specific game effect control means 61a uses the information stored in the prefetch information storage means 63 and the special effect mode execution determination table shown in FIG. If there is a hold of the second special figure determination information that will be a big hit (determined) until it fluctuates, for example at a rate of 80%, or if there is no hold of the second special figure determination information that will be a big hit Causes, for example, a special game effect to be performed as a special effect mode (corresponding to a specific effect mode) at a rate of 30%.

  However, if the special game effect is performed as the special mode when there is no hold of the second special figure determination information that is a big hit, the second special figure determination information that is a big hit is newly held during the special effect mode. In such a case, the special effect mode is extended until the special symbol related to the second special figure determination information, which is the big hit, is variably displayed. Will be done.

  The normal game effect control means 61b uses the information stored in the prefetch information storage means 63 and the special effect mode execution determination table of FIG. 27 (2), and the special symbol has a specific variation time (5 seconds) in a highly accurate / short time state. If the next special symbol is displayed in the same specific variation time (5 seconds), the special effect mode is set from the start of the special symbol change until the next special symbol change stop. If the second special figure determination information corresponding to the next special symbol is a big hit hold, for example at a rate of 95%, and if it is not a big hit hold, For example, a special game effect is performed as a special effect mode at a rate of 10%.

  The special game effect control means 62, when the special game is executed by the special game execution means 36 based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34 (the symbol determination means 34b, the prior determination means 34c), the special game The special game effects that excite the game are selected from a plurality of special game effects (special game effects 1, 2, 3,... N shown in FIG. 21 (2)). The ending effect following the effect is selected from a plurality of ending effects (ending effects 1, 2, 3,... N shown in FIG. 21 (3)).

  As shown in FIG. 21 (2), each of the plurality of special game effects is classified into one of the jackpot symbol A, B game effect, the jackpot symbol C, D game effect, the jackpot symbol E game effect, The special game effect control means 62 receives the big hit symbol A or the big hit symbol B determined by the symbol determination means 34b by winning a game ball at the first starting port 10 (that is, based on the first special symbol determination information). When the special game execution means 36 is stopped and the special game A shown in FIG. 14 (1) or the special game B shown in FIG. 14 (2) is being played, the big hit symbol A and B game effects are performed.

  The special game effect control means 62 receives the big hit symbol C or the big hit symbol D determined by the symbol determination means 34b by winning a game ball in the second starting port 11a (that is, based on the second special symbol determination information). When the special game execution means 36 is stopped and the special game C shown in FIG. 14 (2) or the special game D shown in FIG. 14 (3) is being played, the jackpot symbol C, D game effect is performed. When the jackpot symbol E determined by the symbol determination unit 34b is stopped and displayed and the special game executing unit 36 is performing the special game E shown in FIG. 13 (5), the game effect for the jackpot symbol E is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, in the jackpot symbol A, B game effect, first, (1) the opening effect is displayed on the image display 17, and then, in the case of the special game A, (2) ~ (5) In each round of 1R ~ 4R, and in the case of special game B, (2) ~ (4) (7) (8) In each round of 1R ~ 5R (for example, in (2) “1R”) is displayed, and in the round effect, a battle effect in which a friend character and an enemy character battle is displayed.

  In the case of special game A, (5) in the 4R battle performance, the friendly actor is defeated by the enemy actor and then defeated. Next, in 5R, the second big prize opening 14a is opened for a short time, and the game ball is in the specific area 14f. (6) Ending effect after the round digestion effect is displayed when the game ball does not pass the specific area 14f and the short-term release of 5R to 16R is being performed. Is displayed, and this ending effect suggests that the low probability / short time state is set after the special game ends.

  On the other hand, in the case of the special game B, (7) in the 4R battle effect, the teammate player defeats the enemy actor and wins, and an instruction to pass the game ball to the specific area 14f (for example, “Aim for V at the next R”). Next, the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a long time at 5R, and it is highly likely that the game ball will pass through the specific area 14f. (8) In the round effect of the 5R, “V” is displayed after passing through the specific area 14f (here, the movable accessory 18 may be further operated), and the effect during the round digestion is displayed when 6R to 16R are being opened for a short time. After that, (9) an ending effect is displayed, and this ending effect suggests that a high-accuracy / short-time state is set after the special game ends.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, in the jackpot symbol C, D game effect, (1) opening effect is displayed on the image display 17, then (2) (3) 1R ~ In each round of 5R, the round is displayed and a round effect is displayed. (2) In the round effect of 4R, an instruction to pass a game ball to the specific area 14f (for example, “V at next R ”Aim”) is displayed, and then the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a long time at 5R, and it is very likely that the game ball will pass through the specific area 14f. The game ball passes through the specific area 14f and "V" is displayed (here, the movable accessory 18 may be further activated).

  Thereafter, in the case of the special game C, (8) or (9) the ending effect is displayed after the roulette effect is displayed when the short-term opening of (4) 6R to 16R is performed. On the other hand, in the case of special game D, (5) (6) ... (7) 6R to 16R after the roulette effect is displayed when short-term opening is performed a plurality of times in (4) 6R. In each round, the round is displayed, the latter half round effect is displayed, and then the (8) or (9) ending effect is displayed.

  Here, in the special game effect control means 62, the suggestion game effect control means 62 a is operated by the special game execution means 36 in the special game C (first advantageous special game) in FIG. 14 (2) or the special game effect in FIG. 14 (3). When the game D (second advantageous special game) is being performed, before the special game C (first advantageous special game) in FIG. 14 (2) ends or the special game D (( Whether or not the advantageous state continues before the predetermined period in the second advantageous special game (until the 6th R first first prize opening 13a is fully opened), that is, the special in FIG. 14 (3). It suggests whether or not the game D is being performed, and causes the suggested game effect to suggest whether or not the special game effect is performed by the specific game effect control means 61a after the end of the special game.

  Then, in the special game effect control means 62, the continuation game effect control means 62b suggests a game when the special game D (second advantageous special game) of FIG. 14 (3) is being performed by the special game execution means 36. When the suggestion game effect is performed by the effect control means 62a, a continuous game effect indicating that the advantageous state continues is performed after the suggestion game effect.

  Further, in the special game effect control means 62, when the pre-determined game effect control means 62c is performing the special game C (first advantageous special game) of FIG. If the suggested game effect is performed by the suggested game effect control means 62a when the special game D (second advantageous special game) shown in FIG. 14 (3) is being performed, after the suggested game effect, A predetermined game effect according to the determination result by the predetermination means 34c based on the special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 is performed.

  Here, the suggestion game effect, the continuous game effect, and the prior determination game effect are performed by the roulette effect. That is, the suggestion game effect is performed at the start of the roulette effect, and at least one of the continuous game effect and the prior determination game effect is performed at the end of the roulette effect. Next, the roulette effect will be specifically described.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 32, in the roulette effect in the jackpot symbol C, D game effect, (1) “Lose”, “R promotion”, “Special zone”, “!!” are displayed side by side on the image display 17. , Cursor (▲ pointing to the left side), (2) display pointing to “losing”, (3) display pointing to “R promotion”, (4) display pointing to “special zone”, (5) “!!” (6) The cursor is scroll-displayed so that the pointing display is sequentially repeated, and an operation instruction for the effect button SW6 (for example, “Press!”) Is displayed. This effect corresponds to the suggested game effect.

  After that, when the production button SW6 is operated, the cursor is changed to “Lose” in (2), “R promotion” in (3), “Special zone” in (4), “!!” in (5). A stop display is made to indicate either one. When the cursor points to “R promotion” in (3) or “!!!!” in (5), the special game D (second advantageous special game) in FIG. 14 (3) is being performed. The effect that the cursor indicates “R promotion” in (3) or “!!” in (5) corresponds to the promotion game effect. When the cursor points to “4” “special zone” or (5) “!!!!”, a special game effect will be performed after the end of the special game. The effect of whether or not it points to “special zone” or “!” In (5) corresponds to the pre-determined game effect.

  Here, the pre-determined game effect control means 62c is the information stored in the pre-read information storage means 63 when the 6R eye is started when the game ball passes the specific area 14f at the 5R time. Based on the special effect mode execution determination table of FIG. 27A, it is determined whether or not the special game effect is to be performed as the special effect mode.

  Then, in the roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 33, when it is determined that the special effect mode is not set when the special game C is being performed, the cursor is stopped and displayed so as to indicate “losing”. If it is determined that the special effect mode is set, the cursor is stopped and displayed so that the cursor points to the “special zone”. Further, when it is determined that the special effect mode is not set when the special game D is being performed, the cursor is stopped and displayed so as to indicate “R promotion”, and the special effect mode is determined. Is stopped so that the cursor points to "!!".

  As shown in FIG. 30, after the roulette effect is performed, the ending effect (8) or (9) is displayed. This ending effect may set a high-accuracy / short-time state after the special game ends. In addition, if the cursor is stopped and displayed in the roulette effect of (4) so as to point to “special zone” or “!!”, (9) the special effect mode will be entered after the special game ends ( For example, “special zone entry”) is displayed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, in the game effect for jackpot symbol E, (1) the opening effect is displayed on the image display 17, and then (2) (3) (4) 1R In each round of ˜16R, the round is displayed and a round effect is displayed. Therefore, although not shown in the drawing, an instruction to pass a game ball to the specific area 14f in the round effect of the 4R (for example, as described above) (for example, In the 5th round, the second winning prize opening 14a is open for a long time on the 5th R and the game ball is very likely to pass through the specific area 14f. The game ball passes through the specific area 14f and "V" is displayed (here, the movable accessory 18 may be further activated). (4) The roulette effect is displayed in the 16th round effect, and then (5) or (6) the ending effect is displayed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 36, in this roulette effect, (1) “losing” and “special zone” are displayed side by side on the image display 17 and the cursor is (2) a display indicating “losing”. ) (4) The cursor is scroll-displayed so that the display indicating “special zone” is sequentially repeated, an operation instruction for the effect button SW6 (for example, “Press!”) Is displayed, and then the effect button SW6. When is operated, the cursor is stopped and displayed so as to point to either “Lose” in (2) or “Special zone” in (3).

  Here, the pre-determined game effect control means 62c stores in the prefetch information storage means 63 when the 16R eye is started when the game ball passes the specific area 14f at the 5R eye (or 16R eye). It is determined whether or not the special game effect is to be performed as the special effect mode based on the information that has been made and the special effect mode execution determination table of FIG. In the roulette effect, when it is determined that the special effect mode is not selected, the cursor is stopped so as to indicate “losing”, and when it is determined that the special effect mode is selected, the cursor is set to “special zone”. Stop to be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 34, (4) after the roulette effect is displayed so that the cursor points to “losing” or “special zone”, (5) or (6) the ending effect is displayed. The ending effect suggests that a high-precision / short-time state is set after the end of the special game, and if the cursor is stopped and displayed so as to point to the “special zone” in the roulette effect of (4) 6) Further, a message indicating that the special effect mode is set after the special game ends (for example, “special zone entry”) is displayed.

  When the specific game effect control means 61a is suggested to perform a special game effect in the roulette effect (suggest game effect) by the suggestion game effect control means 62a (the cursor indicates "special zone" or "!!"). When a special game effect is performed and it is suggested that the special game effect is not performed in the roulette effect (suggested game effect) by the suggestion game effect control means 62a (the cursor indicates “losing” or “R promotion”).・ Perform time-saving game effects.

  On the lower side of the image display device 17, the hold effect control means 64 corresponds to the first special figure hold number corresponding to the first special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 and an equivalent number (2 in FIG. 2). Number of first special figure reservation symbols 17e are displayed, and the second special figure reservation number and the corresponding number corresponding to the second special figure determination information stored in the special figure storage means 32 (in FIG. 2) One ●) second special figure holding symbol 17f is displayed. There are a plurality of types of the first and second special figure holding symbols 17e and 17f.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (1), there are three types of the first special figure reservation symbol 17e: “◯”, “△”, “☆”, and the second special figure reservation symbol 17f is “●”, “▲”, “★”. ”And“ * ”. The holding effect control means 64 normally displays the first special figure holding symbol as “◯”, but based on the stored information of the prefetching information storage means 63, whether to perform the prefetching effect on the first special figure determination information? The first special figure holding symbol corresponding to the first special figure determination information determined to perform the pre-reading effect is displayed as either “Δ” or “☆” according to the big hit expectation.

  In addition, the hold effect control means 64 normally displays the second special figure hold symbol as “●”, but based on the stored information in the prefetch information storage means 63, the prefetch effect is applied to the second special figure determination information. It is determined whether or not to perform, and the second special figure holding symbol corresponding to the second special figure determination information determined to perform the pre-reading effect is displayed with either “▲” or “★” according to the big hit expectation. However, the second special figure holding symbol corresponding to the second special figure determination information for performing the special game effect is displayed as “*”.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (2), when the special effect mode is set until the special symbol is variably displayed four times after the special game is finished, when four pieces of the second special figure determination information are stored. The second special figure reservation symbol corresponding to the four second special figure determination information is displayed as “*”, and each time the second special figure determination information is digested, the second special figure reservation symbol is displayed. One “*” is deleted. However, if the second special figure determination information is newly stored before all the four second special figure determination information is digested, the second special figure reservation symbol corresponding to the second special figure determination information is stored. Is displayed as “●”.

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

  As shown in FIG. 38, 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. 39, in the start port SW process executed in the switch process of S2, when the first start port SW10a is on (S11; Yes), when the first special figure reservation number U1 is less than 4 ( S12; Yes), the first special figure holding number U1 is added to U1 + 1 (S13), and the big hit determination value, the symbol determination value, the reach determination value, and the variation pattern determination value (first special figure determination information) are acquired and stored. Next, a pre-determination process (S15) is executed, and a 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 pre-determination processing of S15 and S21, basically, processing equivalent to S38 and S39 of the special symbol processing described next with reference to FIG. 40 is performed. However, this pre-determination process is performed for special figure determination information acquired when no special game is being performed based on the gaming state at the time of acquisition of the special figure determination information. The special figure determination information acquired when the game is played is performed based on the gaming state immediately before the special game is performed. In S16 and S22, a special figure pending number increase command including pre-read information relating to the determination result of the pre-determination process in S15 and S21 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. 40, in the special symbol process executed in the symbol process of S3, it is determined whether or not the special game flag is ON (S31). If the determination of S31 is No, that is, the special game is not being executed. Then, 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.

  In the jackpot determination process of S38, first, the jackpot determination value of the special figure determination information having the highest digestion priority among the special figure determination information stored in the special figure storage unit 32 is described with reference to FIG. In addition, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit specific value, and if it is a big hit specific value, based on the symbol determination value of the special figure determination information, as described with reference to FIG. When it is selected and set and the big hit determination value is not the big hit specific value, a lost symbol is set. The special figure determination information provided for the big hit determination process is deleted from the special figure holding storage means 32.

  In the variation pattern selection process of S39, the symbol set in the jackpot determination process of S38 and the jackpot determination value used for the determination of whether or not the jackpot is determined and the reach determination value, the variation pattern determination value, the first and first As described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20, one of a plurality of variation times is selected and determined as the variation pattern based on the number of 2 special figure holds and the current gaming state. Thereafter, the first or second special symbol is started to change (S40), and a special figure change start command including information on the determination pattern set in S38 and the change pattern (change time) determined in S39 is set ( S41).

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

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the stop process of S45, when the low accuracy / short time state flag is ON, that is, when the low accuracy / short time state is set (S51; Yes), the low accuracy / short time state continuation number J is set. When J-1 is subtracted (S52) and the continuation count J becomes 0 (S53; Yes), the low-accuracy / short-time state flag is turned OFF (S54). Further, when the high accuracy / short time state flag is ON, that is, when the high accuracy / short time state is set (S55; Yes), the high accuracy / short time state continuation number X is subtracted from X-1 (S56), and the continuation is continued. When the number of times X becomes 0 (S57; Yes), the high-accuracy / short-time state flag is turned OFF (S58).

  Next, in the case of a big hit (S59; Yes), that is, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicator 19a or 19b, the special game flag is turned ON (S60), and the low probability / short time state / The high-precision / time-short state continuation count J / X is reset to 0 (S61), and the low-precision / time-short state flag / high-precision / time-short state flag is turned OFF (S62). Thereafter, opening is started (S63), and an opening command including information on the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is set (S64). When both the low accuracy / short time state flag and the high accuracy / short time state flag are OFF, the low accuracy / non-short time state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in the special prize opening process executed in the electric accessory process of S4, it is determined whether or not the special game flag is ON (S71). If the determination of S71 is Yes, the special game is being opened. It is determined whether or not (S72). If the determination in S72 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (S73), and if the determination in S73 is Yes, a big prize opening / closing pattern setting process (S74) is executed.

  In the big winning opening / closing pattern setting process of S74, the big winning opening / closing pattern corresponding to the type of the big winning symbol is set. Therefore, the maximum Rc and the R maximum operating time Tc are set according to the set big winning opening / closing pattern. Value (4R long-term opening + 12R short-term opening, maximum Rc = 16, R maximum operating time Tc of 1R to 4R Tc = 30 seconds, 5R to 16R R maximum operating time Tc = 0.1 seconds, 5R long-term opening + 11R short-term opening In the case of R, the maximum Rc = 16, 1R to 5R R maximum operation time Tc = 30 seconds, 6R to 16R R maximum operation time Tc = 0.1 seconds, 16R long-term open, maximum Rc = 16, 1R to 16R R maximum operating time Tc = 30 seconds) is set.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S72 is No, it is determined whether or not the special game is ending (S75). If the determination in S75 is No, it is determined whether any of the big winning mouths 13a and 14a is operating. (S76). If the determination in S75 is Yes, the process proceeds to S91. If the determination in S76 is No, the process proceeds to S77. If the determination in S76 is Yes, the process proceeds to S82.

  In S77, R is added to R + 1, and then an R start command is set (S78), and the operation of one of the special winning openings 13a, 14a is started (S79). In S79, when R = 1 to 4, 6 to 15, the first big prize opening 13a is opened, and when R = 5 and 16, the second big prize opening 14a is opened. Next, timing of the R operation time T is started (S80), and the measurement of the number N of game balls won in the special winning openings 13a and 14a is started (S81).

  When R = 5, 16, as described with reference to FIG. 15, the sorting device 14h operates to open and close the specific region 14f. Then, at R = 5, 16, when the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a short time, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f becomes very low, and the second big prize opening 14a is opened for a long time. In this case, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f is very high.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the V winning process of S82, when the V winning flag VF = 0 (S101; No), when R = 5 or 16 (S102; Yes), when the specific area SW14g is turned on ( S103; Yes), 1 is set to the V winning flag VF (S104), and the V winning command is set (S105).

  As shown in FIG. 42, after execution of the V winning process in S82, it is determined in S83 whether or not T ≧ R maximum operation time Tc. If the determination in S83 is No, N ≧ specified number Nc (Nc = 10). Is determined (S84). If the determination in S83 is Yes or the determination in S84 is Yes, the operation of any of the winning prize openings 13a, 14a is terminated, that is, any of the winning prize openings 13a, 14a is closed (S85). It is reset to 0 (S86), and it is determined whether or not R = maximum Rc (Rc = 16) (S87).

  If the determination in S87 is Yes, ending is started (S88), an ending command is set (S89), and R is reset to 0 (S90). In S91, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If the determination in S91 is Yes, a game state setting process (S92) is executed, and then the special game flag is turned OFF (S93).

  As shown in FIG. 44, in the game state setting process of S92, when the V winning flag VF = 1 (S111; Yes), the high-accuracy / short-time state flag is turned ON (S112), and the high-probability / short-time state continues. The number X is set to 110 (S113), and the V winning flag VF is reset to 0 (S114). On the other hand, when the V winning flag VF = 0 (S111; No), the low-accuracy / short time state flag is turned ON (S115), and 100 is set in the low-precision / short time state continuation number J (S116). After execution of S114 or S116, a gaming state command corresponding to the flag set in S112 or S115 is set (S117).

  As shown in FIG. 45, 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 (S201), effect button process (S202) ), Command transmission processing (S203) is sequentially executed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 46, in the effect button processing in S202, it is determined whether or not the effect button SW6 is ON (S205). If the determination in S205 is Yes, an effect button command is set (S206). The commands set in S206 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 S203.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47, in the command reception process of S201, it is determined whether or not a pending number increase command is received (S211). If the determination of S211 is Yes, as described with reference to FIG. A prefetch information hold process (S212) for holding (storing) the prefetch information included in the hold number increase command in the prefetch information storage means 63 is executed, and subsequently, a hold number addition process (S213) is executed to increase the hold number. A command is set (S214).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a special figure change start command is received (S215). If the determination in S215 is Yes, the corresponding prefetch information is digested from the prefetch information storage unit 63 as described with reference to FIG. The pre-reading information digest process (S216) to be erased) is executed, and subsequently, the symbol variation effect selection process (S217) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 48, in the symbol variation effect selection process of S217, the received special figure variation start command is analyzed (S231), and the special effect mode transition selection process (S232) is executed. Next, the set production mode (low accuracy / non-time production mode, low accuracy / time production mode, high accuracy / time production mode, special production mode shown in FIG. 49) is referred to (S233). A hold number subtraction process is executed (S234).

  Next, the symbol variation effect selection (S235) is executed. Here, based on the information analyzed in S231 and the effect mode referred to in S233, as described with reference to FIG. In the accurate / non-short-time production mode, the low-precision / non-time-saving game production is selected, in the low-precision / time-short production mode, the low-precision / short-time game production is selected, and in the high-precision / short-time production mode, the high / The game effect for short time is selected, and in the special effect mode, the special game effect is selected, and thereafter, the symbol variation effect start command including the information of the selected symbol variation effect is set (S236).

  As shown in FIG. 50, in the special effect mode transition selection process of S232, it is determined whether or not it is the high accuracy / short time effect mode (S241), and if the determination of S241 is Yes, the variation time of the analyzed special symbol is determined. It is determined whether or not it is a specific variation time (5 seconds) (S242). If the determination in S242 is Yes, the information stored in the prefetch information storage means 63 is referred to (S243), and the next special symbol variation time is specified variation time ( 5 seconds) is determined (S244).

  When the determination in S244 is Yes, as described with reference to FIG. 27 (2), execution determination of the special effect mode is performed (S245). When the special effect mode is set (S246; Yes), the special effect mode is It is set (S247), and is set to 2 in the special effect mode continuation number MS (S248).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47, when a special figure variation stop command is received (S218; Yes), a symbol variation effect end process (S219) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the process during the completion of the symbol variation effect of S219, the received special symbol variation stop command is analyzed (S251), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S252), and if the determination of S252 is No, it is set. The effect mode being performed is referred to (S253). Next, it is determined whether or not the low accuracy / short time effect mode is selected (S254). If the determination in S254 is Yes, the low accuracy / short time effect mode continuation number MJ is decremented by 1 (S255), and it is determined whether MJ = 0. (S256).

  If the determination in S254 is No, it is determined whether or not the high-precision / time-short effect mode is selected (S257). If the determination in S257 is Yes, the high-precision / time-short effect mode continuation number MX is decremented by 1 (S258), and MX = It is determined whether it is 0 (S259). If the determination in S256 or S259 is Yes, the low-accuracy / non-short-time effect mode is set (S260). If the determination in S257 is No, it is determined whether or not it is the special effect mode (S261). If the determination in S261 is Yes, the special effect mode process (S262) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 52, in the special effect mode processing of S262, the special effect mode continuation number MS is subtracted from MS-1 (S271), and then the high-precision / short-time effect mode continuation number MX ≧ 1. (S272; Yes), the high-precision / short-time effect mode continuation number MX is subtracted from MX-1 (S273). When the special effect mode continuation count MS = 0 (S274; Yes), the special effect mode continuation selection process (S275) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 53, in the special effect mode continuation selection process of S275, the stored information stored in the prefetch information storage means 63 is referred to (S281), and the second special figure that is a big hit based on the prefetch information. It is determined whether or not the determination information is held (S282). When the determination in S282 is Yes, the special effect mode continuation number MS is 1 to 4 so that the special effect mode continues until the end of the special symbol change performed based on the second special figure determination information that is a big hit. Either one is set (S283).

  If the determination in S282 is No, it is determined whether or not the high-precision / short-time effect mode continuation number MX = 0 (S284). If the determination in S284 is No, the high-precision / short-time effect mode is set (S285), and S284. If the determination is Yes, the low-accuracy / non-time reduction effect mode is set (S286). As shown in FIG. 51, the determination in S259 is No, or after execution of S260 or S262, a symbol variation effect end command is set (S263).

  As shown in FIG. 47, when an opening command is received at the start of opening in the special winning opening process (see FIG. 42) (S220; Yes), a special game effect selection process (S221) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 54, in the special game effect selection process of S221, the opening command is analyzed (S291), and the special game effect selection (S292) is performed based on the analyzed jackpot symbol information. 30 or 34, any one of the jackpot symbols A to E game effects is selected, and a special game effect start command including information on the special game effects is set (S293).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47, after the determination of S220 is No or the execution of S221, the special game effect in-process (S222) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 55, in the special game effect processing of S222, it is determined whether or not an R start command is received (S301). If the determination of S301 is Yes, it is determined whether or not 6R is started (S302). If the determination is Yes, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol C, D game effect (FIG. 30) is being executed (S303). On the other hand, if the determination in S302 is No, it is determined whether or not 16R starts (S304). If the determination in S304 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol E game effect (FIG. 34) is being executed (S305). ).

  If the determination in S303 or S305 is Yes, whether or not a V winning command has been received is confirmed (S306), the information stored in the prefetch information storage means 63 is referred to (S307), and a roulette effect mode (for example, FIG. 32, FIG. 36). Is selected) (S308). The determination in S303, S304, or S305 is No, or after execution of S308, an R effect start command is set (S309). The R effect start command set after the execution of S308 includes information on the mode of the roulette effect selected in S308.

  In the special game effect in-process of S222, it is determined whether or not a V winning command is received (S310). If the determination in S310 is Yes, a V winning effect command is set (S311).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47, when an ending command is received at the start of ending in the big prize opening process (see FIG. 42) (S223; Yes), an ending effect selection process (S224) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 56, in the ending effect selection process of S224, the ending command is analyzed (S321), and when the roulette effect is executed (S322; Yes), the mode of the roulette effect is confirmed (S323). Then, an ending effect selection (S324) is performed, in which one of the ending effects shown in FIGS. 28, 30, and 34 is selected, and an ending effect start command including information on the ending effect is set (S325). .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 47, when a gaming state command is received at the end of the ending in the big prize opening process (see FIG. 42) (S225; Yes), the effect mode setting process (S226) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 57, in the effect mode setting process of S226, the game state command is analyzed (S331), and when the roulette effect is executed (S332; Yes), the mode of the roulette effect is confirmed (S333). ), Production mode setting (S334) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 58, in the production mode setting of S334, it is determined whether or not the low probability / short time state is set based on the analysis information of the gaming state command (S341), and when the determination of S341 is Yes, The low-accuracy / short-time effect mode is set (S342), and 100 is set in the low-precision / short-time effect mode continuation number MJ (S343).

  If the determination in S341 is No, as shown in FIG. 59, it is determined whether or not a high-precision / short-time state is set (S351). If the determination in S351 is Yes, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the special game is It is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol A (S352). If the determination in S352 is No and the special effect mode is set (S353; Yes), the special effect mode is set (S354), and the special effect mode continuation number MS is set to 4 (S355).

  When the determination in S353 is No, the probability change / short time effect mode is set (S356), and after the execution of S356 or after the execution of S355, 110 is set to the number of times of change of the probability change / time reduction effect mode MX (S357). On the other hand, if the determination in S352 is Yes, the low-accuracy / short time effect mode is set (S358), and 110 is set as the low-precision / short time effect mode continuation number MJ (S359).

  The computer of the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 controls the image display 17, the speaker 27, the frame lamp 28 a, the panel lamp 28 b, and the movable accessory 18 based on a command (command) received from the effect control board 23. Then, various game effects are performed mainly on display on the image display 17.

  That is, as described above, when the special symbol is variably displayed, as the symbol variation effect, the low-accuracy / non-time-short game effect of FIG. 22, the low-accuracy / time-short game effect of FIG. -Either the time-saving game effect or the special game effect shown in FIG. 25 is appropriately performed according to the variation time of the special symbol and according to the expectation of jackpot.

  Further, as described above, when a special game is being performed, as special game effects, the special game effects for A and B in FIG. 28, the special game effects for C and D in FIG. 30, and the special game in FIG. Any one of the E game effects is appropriately performed according to the progress of the special game and according to the type of the special game. Further, in the special game C and D game effects of FIG. 30, the roulette of FIG. In the game effect for the special game E in FIG. 34, the roulette effect in FIG. 36 is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the big hit game occurs, the player can aim at the first and second big prize winning openings 13a, 14a by right-handed. Depending on the type of jackpot symbol that has been suspended, either 4R long-term opening + 12R short-term opening special game A, 5R long-term opening + 11R short-term opening special game B or C, or 16R long-term opening special game D or E The special game A can acquire about 500 game balls, the special games B and C can acquire about 625 game balls, and the special games D and E can acquire about 2000 game balls.

  In addition, the special area 14f is opened and closed with the opening of the 5R and 16R second prize winning openings 14a of the special game, but by making a right turn, the second prize winning opening at the 5R and 16R eyes. When 14a is opened for a short time (in the case of special game A), it is very unlikely that a game ball will pass through the specific area 14f. However, when the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a long time at the 5th round (special game) In the case of B, C, D, E), in the 16th round, when the second big prize opening 14a is opened for a long time (in the case of special games D, E), the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f is extremely high. high.

  In the low-probability / non-time-short state, when winning a big hit lottery based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 10, it will be distributed to special game A-special game B at a rate of 38% -62% Basically, when the special game A is executed, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 14f. Therefore, after the big hit game is finished, the low probability / non-short-time state is set, and the special game B is When executed, the game ball passes through the specific area 14f, so that a high-accuracy / short-time state is set after the big hit game ends.

  If you win in the big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 11a in the low probability / short time state or high accuracy / short time state, the special game C- Special game D- The game is distributed to one of the special games E and executed, but basically any of the special games C, D, E is executed, so that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f. After the game is over, high accuracy and short time are set.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol is variably displayed on the basis of the determination result of whether or not the game effect is “big hit”, the symbol fluctuation effect suggesting the big hit expectation degree determined as “big hit” When a game is being performed, special game effects that excite the special game are mainly displayed on the image display unit 17, and the game performance and the game entertainment are enhanced by such game effects.

  Here, regarding the special game effect, first, if it is determined as “big hit” in a low-probability / non-time-short state (that is, based on the first special figure determination information), one of the special games A and B in FIG. The game effects for special games A and B shown in FIG. 28 are performed. In the special game A and B game effects, a battle effect is performed, and by winning there, the special game B is performed, and the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a long time at 5R, that is, Since the game ball passes through the specific area 14f and enters the highly accurate / short time state after the special game is finished, the expectation of the high accuracy / short time state can be enhanced by the special game A and B game effects.

  If it is determined as “big hit” in the high accuracy / short time state, low accuracy / short time state (that is, based on the second special figure determination information), one of the special games C and D in FIG. 30 special game C and D game effects are performed, FIG. 14 special game E is performed, and FIG. 34 special game E game effects are performed. As described above, each game ball is specified. After passing through the area 14f, after the special game is over, the state becomes highly accurate and time-saving.

  In the game effects for special games C and D, the roulette effect of FIG. 32 is performed after the end of 5R. This roulette effect is performed during the special game C from the end of 6R to 16R, and in the special game D, the first grand prize winning opening 13a is opened and closed for 11 short periods in 6R. Since it is not clear at a glance which of the games C and D is being performed, the roulette effect performed at this timing becomes effective.

  In this roulette effect, a suggestion game effect indicating whether or not the advantageous state continues, that is, whether or not the special game D is being performed, and whether or not the special game effect is to be performed after the special game is ended, is provided. By doing so, not only the expectation that the advantageous state is continued, but also the expectation that a special game effect will be performed after the special game is finished (so-called “reserved run”) can be increased.

  Then, in the roulette effect, after the suggested game effect, a continuous game effect indicating that the advantageous state continues, or a pre-determined game effect indicating that the special game effect is performed after the special game ends, the player Further, the player can be more delighted by performing both the continuous game effect and the pre-determined game effect.

  In a roulette effect, if a pre-determined game effect that does not indicate that a special game effect is to be performed is performed, a promiscuous / shorter-time game effect is performed after the special game ends, but a pre-determined game that indicates that a special game effect is to be performed When the performance is performed, after the special game is finished, the special game performance is performed until the second special symbol is variably displayed four times. Can do.

  After the special game is finished, if the second special symbol is variably displayed four times, that is, if there is no so-called holding sequence, the second special symbol is displayed from the fifth variability display, and the game effect for probability change / short time is displayed. Done. However, when the second special symbol determination information is newly held by the time the second special symbol is variably displayed four times, and the second special symbol determination information is a big hit, the second special symbol Even after the variably displayed four times, the special game effect is extended and the expectation of a big hit for the player can be greatly increased.

  After the special game ends, until the second special symbol is variably displayed four times, the special special game effect is expected regularly and the big hit is expected by setting the variation time of the second special symbol to a specific variation time of 5 seconds. It can be done in an orderly manner in a high degree. It should be noted that both a special game effect and a probability change / short-time game effect can be performed in correspondence with a specific variation time of 5 seconds.

  In addition, even when a certain variation / short-time game effect is being performed, if the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner with a specific variation time of 5 seconds, the variation time of the next second special symbol is 5 seconds, and the variation In the case of a big hit based on the second special figure determination information relating to the time, since the special game effect is performed from the time of the change of the second special symbol in the specific fluctuation time of the first 5 seconds, Can greatly increase expectations.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention, it is possible to reliably and dramatically increase the effect of the game effect when the special game is performed.

The above embodiment may be partially changed as follows.
(1) Predetermining means instead of the predetermining means 34c is configured by a computer of the effect control board 23, that is, provided in the game effect control means 60. In the computer of the game control board 21, the advance determination means 34 c can be omitted, and when the special figure determination information is acquired, a special figure hold increase command including the special figure determination information is transmitted to the effect control board 23.

  In the game effect control means 60, the special figure determination information included in the special figure hold increase command received from the effect control board 23 is stored in the prefetch information storage means 63 as prefetch information as it is, and the predetermination means stores the prefetch information storage. Based on the special figure determination information stored in the means 63, a preliminary determination similar to the preliminary determination means 34c is performed. In particular, when the game state changes, it is possible to make an appropriate prior determination according to the current game state and reflect it in the game effect at any time.

(2) The roulette effect (the suggested game effect, the continuous game effect, and the pre-determined game effect) is merely disclosed as an example in the embodiment, and can be effected in various other forms. For example, in the said Example, although it is set as the effect performed in cooperation with effect button SW6, it is set as the effect which does not use effect button SW6.

(3) After the suggested game effect, the first period of 1R to 5R and 6R of the predetermined period (the period of 5R long-term release + 11R short-term release game in special game C, the special game D of 16R long-term release) After elapse of the period until the big winning opening 13a is fully opened, the continuous game effect and the pre-determined game effect are performed.

  Here, there is no need to make the suggestion game effect, the continuous game effect, and the pre-determined game effect as a series of effects (the roulette effect), and the execution timing of the continuous game effect and the pre-determined game effect is, for example, In the special game C, when the special game is ending, or when the special symbol is changed after the special game is displayed, and in the special game D, the 6R first big prize opening 13a is opened after the full opening. At the time of a game, at the time of ending the special game, or at the time of displaying a special symbol after the special game ends.

(4) Before the game ball passes through the specific area 14f (1R to 4R), the suggested game effect and the continuous game effect are performed. Here, assuming that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f (on the 5th R), the above-described predetermined game effect may also be performed.

(5) Suggested game effect that suggests whether or not the advantageous state continues (special game D is being performed), and whether or not the special game effect is performed by the specific game effect control means 61a after the special game ends. The suggestion game directing that suggests is performed separately. For example, when the special game D is being performed, the former suggestion game effect is performed at the 5R as in the above-described embodiment, and the latter suggestion game effect is performed at the 16R.

(6) Even when a special game is played from the low-probability / non-short-time game state (that is, when any of special games A and B is played), the suggested game effect, the continuous game effect, and the advance game A determination game effect may be performed.

(7) When the special game is being performed, the special game effect is performed after the special game is finished without causing the suggestion game effect or the preliminary determination game effect to be performed.
(8) There is no need to determine the variation time of the special symbol as the specific variation time (5 seconds) until the special symbol of the predetermined number of times (4 times) is variably displayed after the end of the special game. A variation time other than 5 seconds) is determined, and the special game effect is performed there.

  In addition, the present invention can be implemented with various modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. As disclosed in the embodiment, the game ball passes through a specific area when a special game is being performed. In addition to the models where the probability change / short time state is set after the end of the special game, the specific area is omitted, and based on the type of jackpot symbol, multiple types including normal / non-short time game state, probability change / short time game state It is applicable to various models in which any one of the gaming states is set.

1 Pachinko machines 19a, 19b 1st and 2nd special figure display (design display means)
32 Special figure hold storage means (hold storage means)
31 Special figure acquisition means 32 Reservation storage means 34a Big hit determination means (determination means)
34b Symbol determination means (advantageous identification means)
34c Pre-determination means 35 Special figure display control means (symbol display control means)
35a Variation time determination means 35a1 First variation time determination means 35a2 Second variation time determination means 36 Special game execution means 50 Game state control means 60 Game effect control means 61 Symbol change effect control means 61a Specific game effect control means (first game) Production control means)
61b Normal game effect control means (second game effect control means)
62 Special game effect control means 62a Suggested game effect control means 62b Continuous game effect control means 62c Pre-determined game effect control means 63 Prefetch information storage means 69 Effect means

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by establishment of the start condition;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a determination symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol is variably displayed on a predetermined symbol display unit based on the determination result by the determination unit;
When it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be performed, the special game execution means for performing the special game after the determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means;
Hold storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of the determination information;
Prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to perform the special game before the determination information stored in the holding storage means is determined by the determination means;
A game effect control means for causing a predetermined effect means to perform a game effect,
The game effect control means includes:
After the special game is completed by the special game executing means, the symbol display control means changes the symbol based on the determination result by the prior determination means for the determination information stored in the holding storage means in the special game. When it is displayed, the determination result by the determination means is suggested in a specific performance mode that suggests that there is a high possibility that the determination information determined to perform the special game is stored in the hold storage means. When the suggested game effect is performed, and the suggested game effect is performed in a normal effect mode that does not suggest that there is a high possibility that the determination information determined to perform the special game is stored in the holding storage unit . There is a time,
When the determination information determined to perform the special game is stored in the holding storage means, the specific effect mode is easier to execute than the normal effect mode,
If it is not determined that the special game is to be performed by the determining means after the suggested display effect is performed in the specific effect mode until the predetermined number of symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display control means. End production mode,
A gaming machine characterized by that.