JP6085586B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball on a game board surface.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a jackpot determination is made on the condition that a game ball launched on the surface of the game board enters the starting port, and various symbol variation effects are performed based on the determination result. Widely known. Further, in such a pachinko gaming machine, the start winning opening and symbol display device which are components related to the first special symbol, and the start winning port and symbol display device which are components related to the second special symbol May be provided respectively. Conventionally, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a decorative symbol corresponding to the first and second special symbols is set to a common symbol and a variation mode (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-6723 A

  However, if the decorative design is set to a common design and variation mode, and the stop mode when the decorative design is temporarily or finally stopped is also common, there is little change in the production using the decorative design, which impairs the interest in the game There is a fear.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a new gaming value is added to an effect using a decorative design.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine, wherein acquisition means for acquiring game data when an acquisition condition is established, storage means for storing game data acquired by the acquisition means, The game data stored in the storage means is read when the start condition is established, and the special game determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed based on the game data, and the special game determination means A variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation pattern based on the determination result, and a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining unit, and is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result. Based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means in accordance with the fluctuation display of the symbol display control means and the special symbol. A variation effect control means for controlling a symbol variation effect to display a plurality of decorative symbols in a variable manner and to stop the combination of the decorative symbols indicating the determination results, and the decorative symbol has a number part and a decoration part. and the fluctuation effect control means, as the symbol variation effect, since by performing the first production which Ru changing the display mode of the decorative portions constituting the decorative pattern even without least when stopping the decorative symbol A plurality of effect modes including a first effect mode for stopping the decorative design and a second effect mode for stopping the decorative design without causing the first effect when the decorative design is stopped. And when the variation time set in the variation pattern is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the first effect mode is selected, and when the variation time is less than the predetermined time, the second effect mode is selected. And a construction which is characterized in that stops the decorative pattern in a manner corresponding to the representation embodiment chosen.

  The inventions according to claims 1 to 3 include the following inventions.

Before the determination by the special game determination unit is made, further comprising a prior determination unit for performing a preliminary determination based on the game data stored in the storage unit,
When the decoration effect control means finally stops the decorative design at the timing determined in the fluctuation pattern, the change effect control means is selected from the first and second stop modes according to the determination result of the prior determination means. A gaming machine, wherein one stop mode is selected.

The variation pattern determining means has a first variation pattern that suggests that the degree of expectation that the special game will be performed is high, and a second variation that suggests that the expectation is lower than the first variation pattern. Select one of the variation patterns with the pattern,
The variation effect control unit is configured to stop one of the first and second stop modes when the variation pattern determining unit selects one variation pattern from the first and second variation patterns. A gaming machine characterized by selecting an aspect.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a new gaming value can be added to the effect by the decorative design.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control mechanism of the game machine attached to the back side of a game board. It is the block diagram which showed typically the main functional structure in a main control board and an effect control board. It is a table | surface which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure which shows the transition of the gaming state by control of the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a 1st start port switch process and a 2nd start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of gate switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a special game process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a special game process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a normal symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of auxiliary | assistant game processing. It is a figure which shows an example in case a hold display is displayed by a specific hold display. It is a figure which shows an example in case a hold display is displayed by a specific hold display. It is a figure which shows an example when the hold display of a normal display mode is changed into a specific hold display. It is a figure which shows an example when the hold display of a normal display mode is changed into a specific hold display. It is a figure which shows an example when the hold display displayed by the specific hold display is added after the hold display of a normal display mode. It is a figure which shows an example when the hold display displayed by the specific hold display is added after the hold display of a normal display mode. It is a figure which shows an example in case the hold display displayed by the specific hold display is changed into the hold display of a normal display aspect later. It is a figure which shows an example in case the hold display displayed by the specific hold display is changed into the hold display of a normal display aspect later. It is a figure which shows an example in the case where the decoration effect variation effect is performed. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration design stops is performed. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration design stops is performed. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration image stops as a reach notice effect based on a prior determination result. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration image stops as a reach notice effect based on a prior determination result. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration image stops as a reach notice effect based on a prior determination result. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration image stops as a reach notice effect based on a prior determination result. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration image stops as a reach notice effect based on a prior determination result. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration image stops as a jackpot notice effect based on a prior determination result. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration image stops as a jackpot notice effect based on a prior determination result. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration image stops as a jackpot notice effect based on a prior determination result. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration image stops as a jackpot notice effect based on a prior determination result. It is a figure which shows an example in case the effect which changes when a decoration image stops as a jackpot notice effect based on a prior determination result. It is a figure which shows an example in the case where the effect that a decoration image changes is performed when temporarily stopping while a decoration design is fluctuating. It is a figure which shows an example in the case where the effect that a decoration image changes is performed when temporarily stopping while a decoration design is fluctuating. It is a figure which shows an example in the case where the effect that a decoration image changes is performed when temporarily stopping while a decoration design is fluctuating. It is a figure which shows an example in the case where the effect that a decoration image changes is performed when temporarily stopping while a decoration design is fluctuating. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a 1st prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a specific pending | holding display zone formation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a 2nd prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a change production | presentation determination process. It is a table | surface which shows an example of an effect pattern table. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the stop pattern of a decoration design. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a fluctuation production end process.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, members that are common to each other are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof are omitted.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. This gaming machine 1 is a bullet-type gaming machine configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by a launching device based on a player's instruction operation wins various winning holes. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 has a gaming machine main body 1a fixed to an island facility of a hall (store), and a transparent glass plate 2 is fitted on the front side of the gaming machine main body 1a. A front frame door 3 is provided. The gaming machine main body 1 a includes a gaming board 10 that rolls gaming balls inside the front frame door 3.

  The front frame door 3 is pivotally supported at the left end of the gaming machine main body 1a so that the front side of the gaming machine main body 1a can be opened and closed. The transparent glass plate 2 is for making the gaming board 10 attached to the inside of the gaming machine main body 1a visible while the front frame door 3 closes the front side of the gaming machine main body 1a. In addition, a shelf-shaped sphere storage unit 4 that protrudes to the front side is provided at the lower center of the front frame door 3. On the upper surface of the ball storage section 4, an operation button 6 that can be operated by the player is provided, and a storage tray for storing a game ball for launching on the game board 10 is provided. Further, the front frame door 3 includes a handle lever 5 that can be rotated in the clockwise direction in order to allow the player to fire the game ball at the lower right portion of the ball storage unit 4. Further, the front frame door 3 includes frame lamps 7 that are lit in various patterns as the game progresses, above the transparent glass plate 2 and below the ball storage unit 4. The frame lamps 7 are also provided on the left and right sides of the transparent glass plate 2. That is, the frame lamp 7 is arranged so as to surround the periphery of the game board 10 that can be visually recognized through the transparent glass plate 2, and is turned on or off with a pattern corresponding to the effect performed on the game board 10. A light emission effect is performed in the entire gaming machine 1. In addition, the gaming machine 1 includes speakers 8 that output effect sounds for various effects as the game progresses on the left and right sides of the frame lamp 7 positioned above the transparent glass plate 2.

  When the front frame door 3 is closed, the game board 10 forms a game area where the game ball can roll between the board surface and the transparent glass plate 2 fitted in the front frame door 3. That is, when the handle lever 5 is operated clockwise by the player, the game ball is launched at the upper left of the game area with a hitting force according to the operation angle, and then the game ball rolls in the game area. While flowing down. When the game ball wins various winning holes provided on the game board 10, the gaming machine 1 pays out the prize ball to the storage tray of the ball storage unit 4.

  In the center of the game board 10, a center accessory 11 for performing various effects as the game progresses is provided. In addition, the game board 10 has a first start port 13, a second start port 14, a first grand prize port 15, a second big prize port 16 and a through hole in addition to a large number of nails and windmills around the center actor 11. A known member such as a gate 21 is provided. In addition to this, there are also provided a normal winning opening not shown. Further, the game board 10 displays a special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the special game determination (big hit determination) by displaying a variation of the special symbol on the lower left part of the board surface outside the game area where the game ball rolls. The number of holds due to the winning of the game ball is displayed at the first start port 13 and the second start port 14, or the normal symbol lottery result due to the game ball passing through the through gate 21 is displayed. For this purpose, a symbol display 22 is provided.

  In the game board 10 shown in FIG. 1, a through gate 21 is provided on the right side of the center accessory 11. Therefore, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 enters the game area on the right side of the center accessory 11 as indicated by the arrow F2, such a game ball may pass through the through gate 21. . The through gate 21 is a gate which is a condition for the normal symbol lottery to be performed in the gaming machine 1, and when the game ball passes through the gate, the normal symbol lottery is started in the gaming machine 1.

  The first start port 13 is provided below the center accessory 11, and the second start port 14 is provided on the right side of the first start port 13. The first start port 13 is a case where the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the left side of the center accessory 11 without exceeding the center top of the center accessory 11 as indicated by the arrow F1. It is provided at a position where there is a possibility of entering the ball. That is, when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the right side of the center accessory 11 beyond the upper center of the center accessory 11 as indicated by the arrow F2, the first start port 13 The chance of entering the ball is very low. In addition, the second start port 14 is used when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the right side of the center object 11 beyond the upper center of the center object 11 as indicated by the arrow F2. It is provided at a position where there is a possibility of entering the ball. That is, when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the left side of the center object 11 without exceeding the center top of the center object 11 as indicated by the arrow F1, the second start port The possibility of entering 14 is very low.

  The second starting port 14 is provided with electric tulips 14a that are blade-shaped opening and closing members on the left and right sides, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 14 if the electric tulips 14a are opened to the left and right. It becomes. The electric tulip 14a closes the winning opening of the second starting port 14 in a normal state, and when a normal symbol lottery performed in association with the game ball passing through the through gate 21 is won, the game at that time Open in the left-right direction for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times according to the state. Therefore, the electric tulip 14a is an auxiliary member that assists the game ball entering the second start port 14 by opening the winning opening of the second start port 14 according to the result of the normal symbol lottery. The structure of the electric tulip 14a is not necessarily limited to the structure that opens and closes in the left-right direction as described above. For example, the electric tulip 14a opens and closes the winning opening of the second start port 14 by moving forward and backward in the game board 10. It does not matter.

  Each of the first start port 13 and the second start port 14 is a winning port for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls, and whether or not to play a jackpot game that is a special game advantageous to the player in the gaming machine 1 It is a winning opening as a condition for performing a special game determination (decision determination) of whether or not. That is, when a game ball wins at the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 and a start condition is established, a special game determination is performed in the gaming machine 1, and a special symbol variation display is started on the symbol display 22. At the same time, the game effect corresponding to the result of the special game determination is also started in the center accessory 11 or the like.

  The symbol display 22 is arranged at the corner of the game board 10 and is provided at a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize. The display mode of the special symbol variable display is also difficult for the player to identify. Displayed in display mode. Therefore, the player recognizes the result of the special game determination or the like mainly based on the result of the game effect performed at the center accessory 11 or the like.

  The first big prize opening 15 is provided on the game board 10 on the right side of the second start opening 14. The first big prize opening 15 is when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the right side of the center object 11 beyond the upper center of the center object 11 as indicated by the arrow F2. It is provided at a position where there is a possibility of entering the ball. That is, when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the left side of the center accessory 11 without exceeding the center uppermost part of the center accessory 11 as indicated by the arrow F1, the first large There is no possibility of entering the winning opening 15. The first grand prize opening 15 is normally closed. Then, in the gaming machine 1, a special game (a jackpot game) that is started after winning a jackpot in a special game determination performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 In the predetermined round, the first big prize opening 15 is opened. When the first grand prize opening 15 is opened, the open state continues until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of winnings are counted. When the predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined number of winnings are counted, the first big winning opening 15 is closed.

  The second grand prize opening 16 is provided on the right side of the center accessory 11. Therefore, when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the right side of the center object 11 beyond the upper center of the center object 11 as shown by the arrow F2, the second big prize opening When the game ball flows down the game area on the left side of the center accessory 11 without exceeding the center uppermost portion of the center accessory 11 as shown by the arrow F1, the second largest There is no possibility of entering the winning opening 16. The second big prize opening 16 is also normally closed. Then, in the gaming machine 1, when a big win is won in a special game determination performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, a special game (a jackpot game) started after that In a predetermined round determined in advance, the second big prize opening 16 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of winnings are counted. In the jackpot game, a round in which one of the first grand prize winning opening 15 and the second big winning prize opening 16 is selectively opened is executed a predetermined number of times, so that the first big winning prize opening 15 and the second big winning prize opening are performed. 16 is not open at the same time. The jackpot game that opens the first grand prize opening 15 or the second grand prize opening 16 is a game that gives the player an opportunity to obtain many prize balls, and is therefore special to the player. This is an advantageous gaming state (special gaming state).

  In addition, the center accessory 11 includes an image display 12 configured by, for example, a color liquid crystal display in the center. The image display 12 can display, for example, three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c with symbols such as numerals, alphabets, and characters. The decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are displayed in a varying manner. It is possible. Then, decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c can be added to the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c, and can be changed integrally with the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c. In the illustrated example, the example of the character of the person is shown as the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an image other than the character may be used. In the example of the figure, the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c are respectively added to the decoration symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c. However, the positions where the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c are added are limited to this. Instead, any position on the image display 12 may be used, as long as the decorative image corresponding to any of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is shown.

  For example, the image display 12 displays the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in, for example, the vertical direction as the special game determination is performed in the gaming machine 1 and the variation display of the special symbols is started in the symbol display 22. The symbol variation effect that varies in a predetermined direction is started. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variation effect is stopped, thereby performing an effect of notifying the player of the result of the special game determination. For example, when the variation effect performed on the image display 12 is stopped with all three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c aligned in the same symbol, the special game determination result is a big hit due to the combination of the stopped symbols. This is notified to the player. Further, when the variation effect performed on the image display 12 is stopped when the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are not aligned with the same symbol, the special game determination result is lost due to the combination of the stopped symbols. Is informed to the player. That is, the symbol variation effect is performed as a suggestion game effect for suggesting to the player whether the determination result of the special game determination is a jackpot or a loss. The suggestion game effect is an effect performed not only on the image display 12 but also on the entire game machine 1 including the entire game board 10, the frame lamp 7 and the speaker 8.

  The image display 12 may perform various game effects during the execution of the suggestion game effect, from the start to the stop of the symbol variation effect. For example, when changing the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is started and the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped after a predetermined time, all or one of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is rotated. It may be stopped after stopping it, or when all or any of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c stops, it may be stopped in a stopping manner such as displaying an image around it. When the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped, the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c that change integrally with the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c can be changed and then stopped.

  In addition, in a part of the display area near the lower edge of the image display 12, a hold display according to the number of holds that the symbol variation has been put on hold with the game ball entering the first start port 13. The first hold display unit 25 for performing the game and the second hold display for performing the hold display according to the number of the hold on which the symbol variation is held in association with the game ball entering the second starting port 14 Part 26 is provided. The hold display performed by the first and second hold display units 25 and 26 corresponds to the hold display displayed by the symbol display 22 so that the player can easily recognize the stored state of the hold. Is displayed. FIG. 1 illustrates the case where each of the first and second reserved display units 25 and 26 is provided in a part of the display area of the image display 12, but is different from the image display 12. You may perform holding display in another display area using display members, such as LED.

  In addition, an out port 23 is provided at the bottom of the center of the game board 10 for discharging game balls that have not won any prize opening to the back side of the game board 10 as out balls.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the gaming machine 1 attached to the back side of the gaming board 10. On the back side of the game board 10, there are a main control board 30 that controls the main operation of the gaming machine 1 and a sub control board 31 that controls the operation of each part based on signals and commands output from the main control board 30. Is provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub control board 31 includes a payout control board 32, an effect control board 33, an image control board 34, a lamp control board 35, and the like. The sub control board 31 also includes a firing control board (not shown). The launch control board controls a game ball to be launched onto the game board 10 with a hitting force according to the operation angle by operating a launch device (not shown) according to the operation angle of the handle lever 5 by the player. .

  The main control board 30 includes a CPU 30a, a ROM 30b, and a RAM 30c. The main control board 30 includes a first start port switch 41 that detects that a game ball has won the first start port 13 and a second start port switch that detects that the game ball has won the second start port 14. 42, a through gate switch 43 for detecting that a game ball has passed through the through gate 21, an electric Chu solenoid 44 for opening and closing the electric tulip 14a, a first big prize opening solenoid 45 for opening and closing the first big prize opening 15, A first grand prize port switch 46 that detects that a game ball has won a prize in the first grand prize port 15, a second major prize port solenoid 47 that opens and closes the second major prize port 16, and a game in the second grand prize port 16 A second big prize opening switch 48 for detecting that a ball has won is connected. A symbol display 22 is connected to the main control board 30. The symbol display 22 includes a special symbol display 22a for displaying the variation of the special symbol and a normal symbol display 22b for displaying the variation of the normal symbol.

  The main control board 30 is a payout control board when each of the first start opening switch 41, the second start opening switch 42, the first big prize opening switch 46 and the second big prize opening switch 48 detects a winning of a game ball. A prize ball command is sent to 32. The payout control board 32 includes a CPU 32a, a ROM 32b, and a RAM 32c, and is configured to control a payout motor 32d provided on the back side of the game board 10. When a prize ball command is input from the main control board 30, A predetermined number of balls are paid out in accordance with the winning opening.

  The main control board 30 is configured to perform a lottery of normal symbols and a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game. For example, when the game ball passes through the through gate 21, the main control board 30 performs a normal symbol lottery to determine whether or not to open the electric tulip 14a, and if the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric chew solenoid 44 Is driven for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times to open the electric tulip 14a. If the electric tulip 14a is released by winning the normal symbol lottery, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second starting port 14, and therefore the opened state of the electric tulip 14a is advantageous for the player. It is one of.

  Further, when the main control board 30 detects that the game ball has won the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the main control board 30 acquires the game data based on the win and makes a special game determination, and the special symbol. In the display 22a, the special symbol variation display for a predetermined time based on the determination result is started. Then, the main control board 30 starts the special symbol display on the special symbol display 22a so that the main control board 30 performs an effect for a predetermined time according to the result of the special game determination. Send signals and commands. Further, when the variation display of the previous special symbol is not finished at the time when it is detected that the game ball has won the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the main control board 30 is acquired along with the winning. The game data is stored, and special game determination and special symbol variation display are temporarily suspended. Then, when it is time to finish the display of the variation of the previous special symbol and start the next variation, the main control board 30 digests the hold and reads the game data, and based on the read game data Then, the next special game determination is performed, and the special symbol variation display is started based on the result of the special game determination.

  In addition, when the main control board 30 is found to be a big hit in the special game determination, after performing a special symbol variation display for a predetermined time, the main control board 30 starts a big hit game (special game) according to the type of the big win, In order to cause the effect control board 33 to perform an effect corresponding to the jackpot game, a signal or a command is transmitted.

  The production control board 33 includes a CPU 33a, a ROM 33b, and a RAM 33c, and determines specific production contents to be performed on the gaming machine 1 based on signals and commands from the main control board 30. Then, the effect control board 33 controls each of the image control board 34 and the lamp control board 35 to execute an effect based on the determined specific contents of the effect. That is, the effect control board 33 determines a specific effect to be performed by the entire gaming machine 1 based on an instruction from the main control board 30 and controls the execution of the game. Particularly, when the special game determination is performed by the main control board 30 and the special symbol variation display is performed for a predetermined time, the effect control board 33 suggests a game for suggesting the result of the special game determination for the predetermined time. Control the execution of the production. For example, the effect control board 33 suggests whether or not the result of the special game determination is a big hit by performing a symbol variation effect that varies the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c on the image display 12. Produce. In this suggestion game effect, various effects according to the result of the special game determination may be performed by shifting from the normal symbol variation effect to various effects. Then, in the suggestion game effect, after a predetermined time elapses when the special symbol variation display ends, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are displayed in a stopped state in accordance with the special symbol determination result. The result of the special game determination is notified to the player.

  Further, the operation buttons 6 are connected to the effect control board 33. Therefore, the effect control board 33 accepts the operation of the operation button 6 by the player at a predetermined timing when the player can perform button operations in a state where various effects such as a suggestion game effect are being performed, When it is detected that the operation button 6 is operated, it is possible to perform an effect corresponding to the button operation.

  The production control board 33 is used to play a big hit game when a hold is stored when a game ball is won at the first start opening 13 or the second start opening 14 on the main control board 30. It is also possible to determine whether or not in advance and perform various prior determination effects based on the result of the prior determination. For example, by receiving a result of a prior determination and setting a stop mode when a decorative symbol is stopped after a symbol variation effect is performed for a hold based on an entry prior to the hold for which the prior determination is performed, It is possible to perform an effect in which the result of the prior determination is notified in advance.

  In addition, the presentation control board 33 determines the display mode of the hold display on the first hold display unit 25 or the second hold display unit 26 on the image display 12 corresponding to the hold for which the pre-determination is performed, based on the result of the pre-determination. It is possible to display in a predetermined display mode different from the normal display mode.

  The image control board 34 includes a CPU 34 a, a ROM 34 b, a RAM 34 c, and a VRAM 34 d, and controls an image displayed on the image display 12. The image control board 34 changes the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c based on an instruction from the effect control board 33 so as to perform a suggested game effect according to the result of the special game determination performed on the main control board 30. The design variation effect to be performed can be started, and the design variation effect can be shifted to various effects such as a reach effect to display the effect image. The VRAM 34 d is a memory for writing an image to be displayed on the image display 12. Based on commands and signals received from the effect control board 33, the CPU 34a performs various processes such as a background image display process, a decorative symbol display process, and an operation effect image display process for the VRAM 34d to the image display device 12. Thus, a background image, a decorative design image, an operation effect image, and the like can be displayed in a superimposed manner. The image control board 34 is configured to output various effect sounds from the speaker 8 to generate music, sound effects, and the like.

  The lamp control board 35 includes a CPU 35a, a ROM 35b, and a RAM 35c, and lights various lamps including the frame lamp 7 based on instructions from the effect control board 33.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing main functional configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 33.

  The RAM 30c of the main control board 30 is provided with a game data storage unit 61 and a hold storage unit 67. The game data storage unit 61 stores game data including a jackpot random number 62, a design random number 63, a variation pattern random number 64, and a reach random number 65. Although not shown in the game data storage unit 61, normal symbol random numbers and the like are also stored as game data. The various random numbers 62, 63, 64, 65 stored in the game data storage unit 61 are random numbers that can take values within a predetermined range. The hold storage unit 67 is for temporarily storing and holding game data including a jackpot random number 62, a design random number 63, a variation pattern random number 64, a reach random number 65, and the like up to a predetermined upper limit number.

  In the ROM 30b of the main control board 30, a determination table 70 and a variation pattern table 71 are stored in advance. The determination table 70 is a table that is referred to in order to make a special game determination (a jackpot determination). The determination table 70 includes a jackpot random number determination table and a design random number determination table. The variation pattern table 71 is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation time of the special symbol for displaying the determination result when the special game determination is performed on the main control board 30. In the variation pattern table 71, various variation times are defined as the variation times of the special symbol. When the result of the special game determination is a loss, the variation time is about 3 to 80 seconds depending on the reach random number value. When the result of the special game determination is a big hit, a fluctuation time of about 18 seconds to 80 seconds is determined.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table 71. Here, the fluctuation pattern table 71 is set in advance such that the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit increases as the fluctuation time of the special symbol increases. More specifically, when two types of variation times, for example 45 seconds and 80 seconds, are defined in the variation pattern table 71 as the variation time when the result of the special game determination is a big hit, the special game determination If the result is a big hit, the rate at which the fluctuation time of 80 seconds is determined is higher than the fluctuation time of 45 seconds. In addition, as a variation time when the result of the special game determination is a loss, it is set so that the proportion of the variation time of the special symbol is determined in the order of, for example, 3 seconds to 13 seconds, 18 seconds, 45 seconds, and 80 seconds. ing. Note that the fluctuation times of 18 seconds, 45 seconds, and 80 seconds are fluctuation times during which a reach effect is performed in the case of a loss. As described above, when the special game determination result is a big hit, the special symbol variation time tends to be long, and when the special game determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time tends to be short. Therefore, the expectation level which becomes a big hit becomes high, so that the variation time of a special symbol becomes long.

  Since the CPU 30a of the main control board 30 controls the operation of the gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner, it functions as various processing units. FIG. 3 shows some of the functions, and the CPU 30a functions as a random number update unit 55, a game data acquisition unit 56, a special game determination unit 57, a variation pattern determination unit 58, and a game state control unit 59. The gaming state control unit 59 further includes a special gaming state control unit 59a and a specific gaming state control unit 59b.

  The random number update unit 55 is a processing unit that updates various random numbers 62, 63, 64, 65 stored in the game data storage unit 61. By the update process by the random number update unit 55, the various random numbers 62, 63, 64, and 65 stored in the game data storage unit 61 are sequentially updated within a predetermined range.

  When each of the first start port switch 41 and the second start port switch 42 detects a winning of a game ball, the game data acquisition unit 56 receives a jackpot random number 62, a symbol random number 63, from the game data storage unit 61 at that timing. The fluctuation pattern random number 64 and the reach random number 65 are acquired as game data. When the game data acquisition unit 56 acquires the game data, the game data acquisition unit 56 stores the game data in the hold storage unit 67. The holding storage unit 67 distinguishes the game data acquired by winning the first start port 13 from the game data acquired by winning the second start port 14 and sets each game data to a predetermined upper limit number ( For example, up to four) can be stored. Then, the game data acquisition unit 56 stores the game data acquired by winning the first start port 13 in the reserved storage area for the first start port, and the game data acquired by winning the second start port 14 Store in the reserved storage area for the second start port. When the upper limit number of game data has already been stored in these reserved storage areas, the game data acquisition unit 56 discards the game data acquired from the game data storage unit 61 and holds the hold storage unit 67. The process of storing in is not performed.

  The special game determination unit 57 reads the game data stored in the hold storage unit 67 and in the hold state, and performs a special game determination (big hit determination) based on the game data. That is, the special game determination unit 57 refers to the jackpot random number determination table included in the determination table 70 based on the jackpot random number 62 included in the game data, and determines whether or not the jackpot random number 62 is a value indicating a jackpot. To do. The jackpot random number determination table includes a determination table for high probability and a determination table for normal probability, and the special game determination unit 57 determines the determination table for high probability and the determination table for normal probability according to the gaming state at the time of game data reading. Is selected, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number 62 matches the value indicating the jackpot determined in the selected table. By such determination, winning or losing of the game data read from the holding storage unit 67 is confirmed. The normal probability determination table is a table in which the probability of jackpot is set to about 1/400, for example, and the high probability determination table has a higher probability of jackpot than the normal probability table, for example, 1 / It is a table set to about 68.

  When the game data is won by the jackpot, the special game determination unit 57 further determines the type of jackpot game to be performed as a special game advantageous to the player by determining the symbol random number 63 included in the game data. That is, the special game determination unit 57 refers to the symbol random number determination table included in the determination table 70 based on the symbol random number 63 and determines the jackpot type indicated by the symbol random number 63. In the determination of the type of jackpot, the special game is determined in the game state after the end of the special game based on the jackpot, or the determination of the opening pattern in which the first grand prize port 15 and the second grand prize port 16 are opened in the special game. This includes determining whether a high probability state with a high probability of winning the determination (big hit determination) and a normal probability state with a low probability of winning the big hit determination compared to the high probability gaming state.

  When winning the jackpot determination by the special game determination unit 57, the special game state control unit 59a starts the special game. The special game state control unit 59a performs a special game of a predetermined number of rounds according to the determination result regarding the type of jackpot game by the special game determination unit 57, and in each round, the first game winning port 15 and the second game winning port 16 Either is opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of winnings are counted. Then, when the predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined number of winnings are counted, the large winning opening in the open state is closed.

  When the opening of the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 in the predetermined number of rounds is finished, the special game state control unit 59a finishes the special game. When the special game ends, the game state shifts to a predetermined game state based on the jackpot type determined by the jackpot determination that triggered the special game. That is, when it is determined by the special game determination unit 57 that the probability of winning the jackpot determination is set to a high probability state, the specific game state control unit 59b shifts to the specific game state. On the other hand, if it is determined by the special game determination unit 57 that the probability of winning the jackpot determination is lower than that in the specific game state, the normal game state is set, the process shifts to a time-saving game. The transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine 1 will be described in detail later.

  When the jackpot determination is won in the state where the specific game state continues under the control of the specific game state control unit 59 b, the special game determination unit 57 determines the type of the jackpot game based on the symbol random number 63. And when it determines with the special game determination part 57 setting the winning probability of the jackpot determination after completion | finish of a special game to a normal probability state, a specific game state is complete | finished. That is, in this case, the special game determination unit 57 functions as a specific game state end unit that ends the specific game state.

  Next, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the transition of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 under the control of the main control board 30. First, when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the gaming machine 1 is activated in the normal gaming state ST1. The normal game state ST1 is a state in which a game is advanced with a normal probability that the probability of winning a jackpot is lower than the specific game state. In this normal game state ST1, even when the normal symbol lottery performed by passing the game ball through the through gate 21 is won, the time for the electric tulip 14a to open the second start port 14 is extremely short. There is a low possibility that a game ball will win the start opening 14. Therefore, in the normal game state ST1, the player operates the handle lever 5 so that the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the left area of the center accessory 11 as shown by the arrow F1 in FIG. The game is played with the aim of winning the game ball at the first start port 13.

  When a big hit is generated by winning the game ball to the first start port 13 in the normal game state ST1, the gaming machine 1 starts the big win game ST2. When the jackpot game ST2 is started, each of the first big prize winning opening 15 and the second big winning prize opening 16 arranged on the right side of the center accessory 11 is opened in a predetermined round. For this reason, the player operates the handle lever 5 while the jackpot game ST2 is being performed in the gaming machine 1, thereby causing the game ball to be launched into the game area of the game board 10 as shown by the arrow F2 in FIG. 11 is adjusted so as to flow down the right region of the game, and the game is played with the aim of winning the game ball in the first grand prize winning port 15 or the second grand prize winning port 16.

  The jackpot game ST2 ends when the predetermined round ends. After the jackpot game ST2 ends, based on the determination in the special game determination (jackpot determination), the state shifts to the short-time game state ST3 or the specific game state ST4. The short-time gaming state ST3 is a state in which the game is advanced with the same normal probability that the probability of winning a jackpot is the same as the normal gaming state ST1. However, at this time in the short game state ST3, when the normal symbol lottery performed by passing the game ball through the through gate 21 is won, the time for the electric tulip 14a to open the second start port 14 becomes relatively long, and the normal game There is a higher possibility that a game ball will win the second start port 14 as compared to the state ST1. In the short-time gaming state ST3, the time for the variable display for displaying the result of the jackpot determination performed by winning the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 is set shorter than that in the normal gaming state ST1. Is done. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state ST3, the player operates the handle lever 5 so that the game ball launched into the gaming area of the game board 10 flows down the right area of the center accessory 11 as shown by the arrow F2 in FIG. The game is advanced with the aim of allowing the game ball to pass through the through gate 21 and winning at the second start opening 14. As a result, it is possible to frequently win the game balls to the second starting port 14, so that the game can be advanced without reducing the number of possessions acquired in the jackpot game ST2, and the jackpot determination is continuously performed in a short time. Can be repeated repeatedly. At this time, the short game state ST3 is continued until, for example, a special symbol variation display accompanying the winning at the second starting port 14 is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), and the next jackpot is won by the time the predetermined number of times elapses. If not, the process returns to the normal gaming state ST1.

  On the other hand, when transitioning to the specific gaming state ST4, in the specific gaming state ST4, the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than the normal gaming state ST1 or the short-time gaming state ST3. In this specific game state ST4, as in the short-time game state ST3, the time for the electric tulip 14a to open the second start port 14 when the game symbol is won by passing through the through gate 21 is relatively long. It becomes longer and the possibility of winning a prize at the second start port 14 is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST1. Further, the time for the variable display for displaying the result of the jackpot determination performed by winning the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 is set shorter than that in the normal gaming state ST1. Therefore, in the specific game state ST4, the player operates the handle lever 5 so that the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the right area of the center accessory 11 as shown by the arrow F2 in FIG. The game is advanced with the aim of allowing the game ball to pass through the through gate 21 and winning at the second start port 14. As a result, it is possible to frequently win the game balls to the second starting port 14, so that the game can be advanced without reducing the number of possessions acquired in the jackpot game ST2, and the jackpot determination is continuously performed in a short time. Can be repeated repeatedly. This specific game state ST4 continues until, for example, a special symbol change display associated with winning a prize at the second start port 14 is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times). Although the possibility is very low, if the next jackpot is not won by the predetermined number of times, the process returns to the normal gaming state ST1. In the present embodiment, the specific gaming state ST4 is configured to continue until a predetermined number of times as described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific gaming state ST4 is configured to continue until the next jackpot is won. Also good.

  In accordance with the transition of the gaming state as described above, the main control board 30 controls the mutual transition of the gaming state in an integrated manner to advance the game, and produces an effect according to the progress of the game. To do. For example, when shifting from the normal gaming state ST1 to the jackpot game ST2, the main control board 30 causes the effect control board 33 to perform an effect informing the transition from the normal gaming state ST1 to the jackpot game ST2. Further, when the jackpot game ST2 ends and shifts to the short-time game state ST3, the main control board 30 causes the effect control board 33 to perform an effect informing that the jackpot game ST2 ends and shifts to the time-short game state ST3. When the jackpot game ST2 ends and shifts to the specific game state ST4, an effect of informing that the jackpot game ST2 ends and shifts to the specific game state ST4 is performed. Furthermore, even when the probability of winning the jackpot determination changes, the main control board 30 can cause the effect control board 33 to perform an effect that informs or suggests this. For example, in the specific gaming state ST4, when the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times, if the jackpot is not won and the transition is made to the normal gaming state ST1, it is notified or suggested that the state changes from the high probability state to the normal probability state. It is possible to cause the effect control board 33 to perform an effect. Also, for example, when a big win is won in the specific game state ST4 and the game state after the end of the special game is determined to be the short-time game state ST3, the probability of winning in the next jackpot determination changes from a high probability to a normal probability. The main control board 30 can cause the effect control board 33 to perform an effect informing or suggesting this change. Examples of the timing for performing the effect of notifying or suggesting the change include timing for notifying the jackpot determination result, timing for ending the jackpot game, and shifting to the gaming state.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the effect control board 33 controls the execution of various effects corresponding to the operating state of the gaming machine 1 controlled by the main control board 30 described above. In particular, the CPU 33a of the effect control board 33 functions as an effect control unit 75, as shown in FIG. 3, so that the special game determination can be made with various effect patterns linked with the special symbol variation display performed by the main control board 30. It is possible to control the suggested game effect that suggests the result. The effect control unit 75 includes a decorative design effect control unit 75a and a decorative image effect control unit 75b, and changes the decorative image 24a, 24b, 24c along with the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c on the image display 12. Make a production. Furthermore, the effect control unit 75 causes the speaker 8 to output an effect sound corresponding to the suggested game effect.

  The effect control board 33 functions as a prior determination unit 77 and a hold display unit 78. When the game data is acquired by winning the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 during the fluctuation display and the game data transmitted from the main control board 30 is received by the effect control board 33, the game data is received. Is stored as a hold in a predetermined area of the RAM 33c. Prior to the special game determination unit 57 performing the jackpot determination, the prior determination unit 77 reads the hold stored in the RAM 33c and makes a prior determination, and refers to the determination table 70 to determine the result of the jackpot determination regarding the hold. Is determined in advance. The hold display unit 78 holds the hold on the first hold display unit 25 or the second hold display unit 26 on the image display device 12 in a predetermined display mode according to the result of the prior determination by the prior determination unit 77. Display.

  Next, an operation procedure performed in the main control board 30 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main operations in the main control board 30. The CPU 30a of the main control board 30 uses a process based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 as a timer interrupt process for a certain period of time (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation, except in special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Repeat every time. When this process is started, the main control board 30 performs a random number update process (step S101), a first start port switch process (step S102), a second start port switch process (step S103), and a gate switch process (step S104). ), Various switch processes (step S105), prize ball process (step S106), special symbol process (step S107), special game process (step S108), normal symbol process (step S109), auxiliary game process (step S110), The output process (step S111) is sequentially executed as a series of processes, and when the series of processes is completed, the initial value random number update process (step S112) is repeatedly executed. Thereafter, when time elapses and an interrupt is generated again by the timer, execution of the processes after the random number update process (step S101) is started again. Thereafter, such processing is repeated.

  In the random number update process (step S101), the random number update unit 55 stores the values of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number 62, the design random number 63, the variation pattern random number 64, and the reach random number 65 stored in the game data storage unit 61 of the RAM 30c. Processing to update is performed. In the first start port switch process (step S102), the above-described game data acquisition unit 56 monitors the state of the first start port switch 41, and a game ball wins the first start port 13, and the first start port switch 41 is activated. When is turned on, processing for acquiring game data from the game data storage unit 61 is performed. In the second start port switch process (step S103), the above-described game data acquisition unit 56 monitors the state of the second start port switch 42, and a game ball wins the second start port 14, and the second start port switch 42 is activated. When is turned on, processing for acquiring game data from the game data storage unit 61 is performed. In the gate switch process (step S104), the game data acquisition unit 56 monitors the state of the through gate switch 43, and when the through ball 21 passes through the through gate 21 and the through gate switch 43 is turned on, a normal symbol is randomly selected. In order to do this, a process of obtaining a normal symbol random number is performed. In the various switch processes (step S105), a process of inputting signals from all other switches (for example, the first big prize opening switch 46) is performed. In the winning ball process (step S106), a process of counting the number of winnings in various winning ports and setting a winning ball command based on the counted value is performed. In the special symbol process (step S107), the special game determination unit 57 and the game state control unit 59 perform a variation of the special symbol and a process associated with the symbol variation. In the special game process (step S108), the operation of the big hit game that opens and closes the first big prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16 is controlled. In the normal symbol processing (step S109), normal symbol variation and processing associated with the symbol variation are performed. In the auxiliary game process (step S110), the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 14a is controlled. In the output process (step S111), a process of outputting a control command, game data, and the like from the main control board 30 to the payout control board 32 and the effect control board 33 is performed. Commands and data to be output to each substrate are generated in each process of steps S102 to S110 and set in the RAM 30c in advance. For this reason, in this output process, commands and data set in the RAM 30c are read and output. In the initial value random number update process (step S112), initial values of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number 62, the design random number 63, the variation pattern random number 64, and the reach random number 65 stored in the game data storage unit 61 are updated. By repeatedly executing this initial value random number update process in the remaining time after executing steps S101 to S111, the initial values of various random numbers can be updated each time. Since this remaining time becomes longer or shorter depending on the operating state of the gaming machine 1, the number of executions of the initial value random number update process (step S112) during the remaining time is different each time, The update value of the value can be an irregular value. Therefore, even if the jackpot is illegally generated, the initial value of the jackpot random number 62 is unknown, so the player cannot know the timing when the jackpot random number 62 becomes the winning value of the jackpot, thereby preventing fraud. It becomes possible to do.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing details of the first start port switch process (step S102 in FIG. 6) and the second start port switch process (step S103 in FIG. 6). First, as shown in FIG. 7A, in the first start port switch (step S102), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 13 and the first start port switch 41 is turned on. (Step S201). Here, when the first start port switch 41 is not turned on, the start condition is not satisfied, and thus the first start port switch process is terminated. If the first start port switch 41 is on, the start condition is satisfied, and therefore whether or not the number of holds U1 stored in the hold storage area for the first start port of the hold storage unit 67 is less than the upper limit value. Is determined (step S202). In the example shown in the figure, the upper limit value is 4. If the number of holdings U1 has reached the upper limit (NO in step S202), the number of holdings cannot be increased any more, and the first start port switch process is terminated. On the other hand, if the hold number U1 is less than the upper limit value (YES in step S202), the value of the hold number U1 is incremented by 1 (step S203). Then, game data obtained by winning the first start port 13 is read from the game data storage unit 61, and various random number values included in the game data are stored in the hold memory area for the first start port of the hold storage unit 67. (Step S204). At this time, the big hit random number 62 read out determines whether it is a big hit or a “lost”. In the case of “big hit”, the type of the big hit game is determined by the value of the symbol random number 63 read at the same time. In the case of “losing”, whether or not the reach effect is performed is determined based on the value of the read reach random number 65. Then, the main control board 30 sets game data including various read random numbers as game data for transmission for transmitting to the effect control board 33 (step S205). The transmission game data set at this time is given information indicating that it is game data acquired by winning the first start port 13. When the game data setting is completed, the first start port switch process is terminated.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the second start port switch process (step S103 in FIG. 6), a game ball wins the second start port 14 and the second start port switch 42 is turned on. It is determined whether or not (step S301). Here, when the second start port switch 42 is not turned on, the start condition is not satisfied, and the second start port switch process is terminated. If the second start port switch 42 is on, the start condition is satisfied, and therefore whether or not the number of holds U2 stored in the hold storage area for the second start port of the hold storage unit 67 is less than the upper limit value. Is determined (step S302). In the example shown in the figure, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holdings U2 has reached the upper limit (NO in step S302), the number of holdings cannot be increased any more, so the second start port switch process is terminated. On the other hand, when the hold number U2 is less than the upper limit value (YES in step S302), 1 is added to the value of the hold number U2 (step S303). The game data for the big hit lottery by winning the second start port 14 is read from the game data storage unit 61, and various random numbers contained in the game data are reserved for the second start port of the hold storage unit 67. Store in the storage area (step S304). Based on the values of the various random numbers read at this time, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and in the case of a loss, whether or not a reach effect is performed. Then, the main control board 30 sets game data including various read random numbers as transmission game data for transmitting to the effect control board 33 (step S305). The transmission game data set at this time is given information indicating that it is game data acquired by winning the second starting port 14. When the game data setting is completed, the second start port switch process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing details of the gate switch process (step S104 in FIG. 6). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the through gate 21 and the through gate switch 43 is turned on (step S401). If the through gate switch 43 is not turned on, the normal symbol lottery start condition is not satisfied, and the gate switch processing is terminated. If the through gate switch 43 is on, the starting condition is satisfied, and therefore it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery holding number G is less than the upper limit value (step S402). In the example shown in the figure, the upper limit value is four. If the number of reservations G has reached the upper limit (NO in step S402), the number of reservations cannot be increased any more, and the gate switch process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of reservations is less than the upper limit (YES in step S402), the value of the number of reservations G is incremented by 1 (step S403). Then, the normal symbol random number for the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the through gate is read, and the random number value is stored in the RAM 30c (step S404). The random symbol value read at this time determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery due to the game ball passing through the through gate 21 is successful.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol process (step S107 in FIG. 6). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a jackpot game (step S501). If the jackpot game is in progress (YES in step S501), the special symbol processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation processing because the variation display of a new special symbol cannot be performed until the jackpot game ends. . On the other hand, if it is not a jackpot game (NO in step S501), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is displaying a variation of a special symbol (step S502). When the special symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in step S502), it is determined whether or not the number of holdings U2 is 1 or more (step S503). When the holding number U2 is 1 or more (YES in step S503), the main control board 30 reads out the game data stored first in the holding storage area for the second start port of the holding storage unit 67 (step S504). ), 1 is subtracted from the value of the holding number U2 (step S505). Then, the other reserved storage areas stored in the reserved storage area for the second start port are sequentially shifted (step S506).

  On the other hand, when the hold number U2 is 0 (NO in step S503), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the hold number U1 is 1 or more (step S507). When the holding number U1 is 1 or more (YES in step S507), the main control board 30 reads out the game data stored first in the holding storage area for the first start port of the holding storage unit 67 (step S508). ), 1 is subtracted from the value of the holding number U1 (step S509). Then, the other reserved storage areas stored in the reserved storage area for the first start port are sequentially shifted (step S510). Further, when the number of holdings U1 is 0 (NO in step S507), it means that there is no holding due to winning at the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 which is the starting condition. The special symbol processing is terminated without starting.

  When the game data is read out in any one of step S504 and step S508, the process proceeds to the process for determining the jackpot based on the read game data (steps S511 to S517). That is, the main control board 30 first determines whether or not the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state (specific gaming state ST4) (step S511). The table is selected and read (step S512), and if it is not in the high probability state, the normal probability determination table is selected and read (step S513). Then, the main control board 30 executes a jackpot determination process (special game determination process) for determining whether or not to play a jackpot game as a special game advantageous to the player (step S514). In the jackpot determination process (step S514), whether or not the jackpot is determined is determined based on the jackpot random number 62 included in the game data read in step S504 or S508, and the variation display of the special symbol is performed according to the determination result. The variation time to perform is determined. The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  After performing the jackpot determination process (step S514), the main control board 30 displays the variation effects (suggested game effects) of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c corresponding to the variation times determined in the jackpot determination process. A change start command to be executed by the CPU 33 is set in the RAM 30c (step S515). Then, the main control board 30 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 22a based on the variation time determined in the jackpot determination process (step S516), and continues the variation display until the variation time elapses. Therefore, measurement of the variation time is started (step S517).

  On the other hand, if the variation of the special symbol is being displayed in step S502 (YES in step S502), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the variation time has ended (step S518). Here, it is determined whether or not the variation time measured in step S517 has reached the variation time determined in the jackpot determination process (step S514) when the special symbol variation display is started. If the variation time has not ended (NO in step S518), the special symbol variation display is continued, and the special symbol processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the variation time has ended (YES in step S518), the main control board 30 sets a variation stop command for stopping the variation effect performed by the effect control board 33 in the RAM 30c ( Step S519). Then, the special symbol change display on the special symbol display 22a is stopped at the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination (step S520), and the measured change time is reset (step S521). Then, the main control board 30 executes a stop process (step S522). Details of the stop process will be described later.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process (step S514 in FIG. 9). When this process is started, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the jackpot random number 62 included in the game data is a jackpot based on the table selected in step S512 or S513 (step S541). If the jackpot is won (YES in step S542), the type of jackpot game to be played as a special game is determined based on the design random number 63 (step S543). Here, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the short-time gaming state (ST3 in FIG. 5) that is the normal probability state or to the specific gaming state (ST4 in FIG. 5) that is the high probability state. Is determined. When the type of jackpot game is determined, the main control board 30 sets a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot as a stop symbol to be stopped after the special symbol variation display (step S544). Subsequently, the main control board 30 refers to the jackpot variation pattern table from the variation pattern table 71 of the ROM 30b (step S545), and determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number 64 (step S546).

  If the jackpot is not won (NO in step S542), the main control board 30 sets a lost symbol based on the symbol random number 63 as a stop symbol to be stopped after the special symbol variation display (step S547). Then, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the specific gaming state ST4 (step S548). If the current gaming state is the specific gaming state ST4, the main control board 30 changes the variation pattern table 71 for the specific game from the variation pattern table 71 of the ROM 30b. (Step S549), and the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern random number 64, the reach random number 65, and the like (step S550).

  On the other hand, if it is not the specific gaming state ST4 (NO in step S548), it is determined whether or not it is the short-time gaming state ST3 (step S551). In the time-short game state ST3, the main control board 30 refers to the time-short game variation pattern table from the variation pattern table 71 of the ROM 30b (step S552), and based on the variation pattern random number 64, the reach random number 65, etc. The variation time is determined (step S553).

  Further, if it is not the short-time gaming state ST3 (NO in step S551), the main control board 30 refers to the normal game variation pattern table from the variation pattern table 71 of the ROM 30b (step S554), and stores it in the holding storage unit 67. The stored number of holdings (for example, the value of the holding number U1 stored in the holding storage area for the first start port) is confirmed (step S555). Then, the main control board 30 determines the variation time of the special symbol defined in the variation pattern table for normal games based on the variation pattern random number 64, the reach random number 65, and the number of reserves (step S556). For example, when the number of holds has reached the upper limit, in order to efficiently digest the change display of special symbols, a shorter change time is determined than when the number of holds has not reached the upper limit. To do. This is the end of the jackpot determination process (step S514).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the stop process (step S522 in FIG. 9). In this process, after the special symbol change display is stopped, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is shifted to the jackpot game, the short-time gaming state ST3 is shifted to the normal gaming state ST1, or the specific gaming state ST4 is shifted to the normal gaming state. A process of shifting to ST1 is performed. When the stop process is started, the main control board 30 determines whether or not to generate a jackpot game (step S571). When generating a jackpot game (YES in step S571), the main control board 30 corresponds to the type of jackpot. A jackpot game is set (step S572). Then, a jackpot start command for causing the effect control board 33 to perform an effect corresponding to the jackpot game is set in the RAM 30c (step S573). Thereafter, the main control board 30 starts a jackpot game (step S574).

  Further, when determining that no big hit game is generated (NO in step S571), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the specific gaming state ST4 (step S575). As a result, when the game state is the specific game state ST4 (YES in step S575), the main control board 30 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining variation count SC in the specific game state ST4 (step S576). The remaining fluctuation count SC is set to a predetermined value (for example, 10000) when the jackpot game is finished and the state shifts to the specific game state ST4. Then, based on the remaining fluctuation count SC that is set when shifting to the specific gaming state ST4, there is a high possibility that the specific gaming state ST4 will continue until the next jackpot determination is won. However, the remaining variation count SC may become 0 very rarely before winning the next jackpot determination. Then, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation count SC has become 0 (step S577). If it has become 0 (YES in step S577), the subsequent gaming state is set to the normal gaming state ST1. (Step S578).

  Further, when determining that the current gaming state is not the specific gaming state (NO in step S575), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state ST3 (step S579). As a result, when it is in the short time gaming state ST3 (YES in step S579), the main control board 30 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining fluctuation count JC in the short time gaming state ST3 (step S580). The remaining fluctuation count JC is set to a predetermined value (for example, 100) when the jackpot game is finished and the state shifts to the short-time game state ST3. After subtracting 1 from the value of the remaining fluctuation count JC, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation count JC has become 0 (step S581). If it has reached 0 (YES in step S581). The game state thereafter is set to the normal game state ST1 (step S582). If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state ST1 (NO in step S579), nothing is performed after that. This is the end of the stop process (step S522).

  Next, FIGS. 12 and 13 are flowcharts showing details of the special game process (step S108 in FIG. 6). In this process, the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16 in the case of a big hit game is controlled. The main control board 30 determines whether or not the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a jackpot game (step S601). When the big hit game is not in progress (NO in step S601), the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is not performed, and the special game process is ended. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is in progress (YES in step S601), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the jackpot game opening operation started by the gaming machine 1 in the stop process (FIG. 11). Judgment is made (step S602). When the gaming machine 1 is in the opening operation (YES in step S602), the main control board 30 determines whether or not a predetermined time for opening operation (opening time) has elapsed (step S603). . If the opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S603), the opening operation continues and the special game process is terminated.

  When the opening time has elapsed (YES in step S603), the main control board 30 adds 1 to the round value R for opening the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 (step S604). . The round value R is initialized to 0 at the time of occurrence of the jackpot, and becomes a round value to be performed this time by adding 1 in step S604. The main control board 30 confirms the type of the jackpot game and confirms the opening pattern of the first grand prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16 (step S605), and the first big prize opening 15 in the current round R. Alternatively, after setting the opening time of the second big prize opening 16 (step S606), the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened according to the opening pattern (step S607). When the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened in step S607, the main control board 30 starts measuring the opening time. Then, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the opening time set in step S606 has elapsed (step S608). If the opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S608), the main control board 30 further increases the large open time. It is determined whether or not a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have won the winning opening (step S609). As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed and the number of winnings has not reached the upper limit value (NO in step S609), it is not necessary to close the open big winning opening, so the special game processing is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (YES in step S608), or if the number of winning prizes in the open big winning opening has reached the upper limit (YES in step S609), the main control board 30 is Then, the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 that is currently open is closed (step S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the current round R is a value indicating the final round (step S611). If it is not the final round (NO in step S611), since the big hit game continues, the special game process is terminated as it is.

  If the current round R is the final round (YES in step S611), the main control board 30 executes processing from step S612 onward to end the jackpot game. That is, the main control board 30 resets the current round value R to 0 (step S612), and shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot game is finished in the jackpot type determination in step S543 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 10). Then, it is determined whether or not it is determined (step S613). When it is determined to shift to the high probability state (YES in step S613), the main control board 30 sets the specific gaming state ST4 as the gaming state after the jackpot game is over (step S614), and in the specific gaming state ST4 The value of the remaining fluctuation count SC is set to a value (for example, 10000) that is highly likely to continue the specific gaming state ST4 until the next jackpot determination is won (step S615). On the other hand, when it is determined not to shift to the high probability state after the jackpot game ends (NO in step S613), the main control board 30 sets the short-time game state ST3 as the game state after the jackpot game ends (step S616). ), The value of the remaining variation number JC in the short-time gaming state ST3 is set to a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) (step S617).

  Then, the main control board 30 starts the ending of the jackpot game, starts the time measurement for the ending (step S618), and determines whether it is the end timing (step S619). If the predetermined time has not elapsed since the ending was started, it is determined that the ending has not been completed (NO in step S619), and the special game process is terminated in order to continue the ending. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of ending, it is determined that the ending has ended (YES in step S619), and a jackpot end command is sent to the effect control board 33 to end the effect for the jackpot game. The game is set (step S620), and the jackpot game is ended (step S621).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the gaming machine 1 is not opening (NO in step S602), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 13 and the main control board 30 determines whether the first grand prize port 15 or the second grand prize port. It is determined whether or not 16 is open (step S651). If it is open (YES in step S651), the processing from step S608 shown in FIG. 12 is executed. If not open (NO in step S651), it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is ending a big hit game (step S652). If the ending is in progress (YES in step S652), the processes in and after step S619 shown in FIG. 12 are executed. If the ending is not in progress (NO in step S652), the elapsed time after the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is closed has passed a predetermined interval (interval time) of each round. Whether or not (step S653). If the interval time has not elapsed (NO in step S653), it is not yet time to execute the next round, so the big prize opening process is terminated. On the other hand, when the interval time has elapsed (YES in step S653), the processing after step S604 shown in FIG. 12 is executed to execute the next round.

  When a jackpot game is started in the gaming machine 1 by the special game processing as described above, a round in which the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit game. It is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the normal symbol processing (step S109 in FIG. 6). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is an auxiliary game (step S701). “Auxiliary game is in progress” means that the normal symbol lottery is won and the electric tulip 14a is being opened. When an auxiliary game is performed in the gaming machine 1, it is easy for a game ball to win the second starting port 14, and such an auxiliary game is also one of the advantageous game states for the player. If the auxiliary game is being performed (YES in step S701), the main control board 30 ends the normal symbol process without starting the normal symbol variation. If it is not in an auxiliary game (NO in step S701), it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is displaying a normal symbol variation (step S702). If the normal symbol is not being variably displayed (NO in step S702), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery holding number G is 1 or more (step S703). If the number of holdings G is 0 (NO in step S703), it means that there is no game ball passing to the through gate 21 which is the starting condition of the normal symbol lottery, and therefore the normal symbol variation display is started. The normal symbol processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the holding number G is 1 or more (YES in step S703), the main control board 30 reads out the game data (normal symbol random number) corresponding to the holding stored first (step S704), The value of the number of holds G is decremented by 1 (step S705), and the storage area storing other holds is shifted (step S706). Then, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the normal symbol random number read from the hold is a predetermined winning value, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won (step S707). When the normal symbol lottery is won (YES in step S707), the main control board 30 sets a symbol (winning symbol) indicating that the normal symbol lottery is won in the RAM 30c (step S708). Further, when the normal symbol lottery is not won (NO in step S707), a symbol (losing symbol) indicating that the normal symbol lottery is lost is set in the RAM 30c (step S709).

  The main control board 30 determines whether or not the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state ST1 (step S710). If the gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state ST1 (YES in step S710), The fluctuation time is set to a long time (29 seconds in the example shown) (step S711). If it is determined that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state ST1, but is either the short-time gaming state ST3 or the specific gaming state ST4 (NO in step S710), the variation time of the normal symbol is reduced to a short time (in the illustrated example). In this case, it is set to 3 seconds) (step S712). Then, the main control board 30 starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 22b based on the variation time set in step S711 or S712 (step S713), and starts the variation time measurement operation (step S713). S714).

  If the normal symbol variation display is in progress (YES in step S703), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the regular symbol variation time has ended (step S715). That is, it is determined whether or not the variation time started in step S714 has reached the variation time set in step S711 or S712. If the variation time has not ended (NO in step S715), the normal symbol variation is continued, so that the normal symbol processing is terminated as it is. If the variation time has ended (YES in step S715), the main control board 30 stops the variation display of the normal symbol and displays the symbol set in step S708 or S709 (step S716). Thereafter, the measured variation time is reset (step S717). Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won (step S718), and if it has been won (YES in step S718), an auxiliary game for opening the electric tulip 14a is started (step S719). As a result, the gaming state becomes an auxiliary game. On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is not won (NO in step S718), the measuring operation of the variation time is started (step S714).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the auxiliary game process (step S110 in FIG. 6). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is an auxiliary game (step S801). If it is not an auxiliary game (NO in step S801), since the electric tulip 14a is not opened, the auxiliary game process is terminated. When the auxiliary game is being performed (YES in step S801), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the electric tulip 14a is being opened (step S802). If the electric tulip 14a is not being opened (step S802) In step S802, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state ST1 (step S803). If it is in the normal gaming state ST1 (YES in step S803), the main control board 30 sets the opening time of the electric tulip 14a to a short time (0.2 seconds in the illustrated example) (step S804). Further, when not in the normal gaming state ST1, but in the short-time gaming state ST3 or the specific gaming state ST4 (NO in step S803), the main control board 30 opens the electric tulip 14a for a long time (3.5 in the illustrated example). Seconds) (step S805). Then, the main control board 30 opens the electric tulip 14a (step S806) and starts measuring the elapsed time after opening (step S807). On the other hand, when the electric tulip 14a has already been opened (YES in step S802), the processing of steps S804 to S807 is skipped. Thereafter, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the opening time set in step S804 or S805 has elapsed (step S808). If the opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S808), the electric tulip 14a Since the release of is continued, the auxiliary game process is terminated. If the opening time has elapsed (YES in step S808), the main control board 30 closes the electric tulip 14a (step S809), ends the auxiliary game (step S810), and ends the auxiliary game process.

  As described above, the main control board 30 starts the special symbol variation display on the condition that the game ball wins the first start opening 13 or the second start opening 14, and the effect control board 33 Control is performed so that various effects are executed in conjunction with the change display of the special symbol.

  Next, the operation when the effect control board 33 receives game data transmitted from the main control board 30 will be described. By entering the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the main control board 30 acquires game data, stores it as a hold, and transmits the game data to the effect control board 33. When the game control data is received, the effect control board 33 stores the game data in a predetermined area of the RAM 33c and performs a hold display at a predetermined position of the first hold display unit 25 or the second hold display unit 26 of the image display 12. When the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the specific gaming state ST4 that has a high probability of winning the jackpot determination, the prior determination unit 77 reads the game data from the RAM 33c, and the special game determination unit 57 performs the jackpot. Prior to the determination, it is determined whether or not the game data is to end the specific game state ST4 in the high probability state in the jackpot determination and shift to the short-time game state ST3 in the normal probability state (first 1 prior judgment). And when it determines with the said game data not ending specific game state ST4, the prior determination part 77 performs lottery based on the prior determination random number memorize | stored in the predetermined area | region of ROM33b. When the lottery is won, the hold display unit 78 displays the hold corresponding to the game data on the first hold display unit 25 or the second hold display unit 26 as a specific hold display different from the normal display mode. As a result, when the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the specific gaming state ST4, when the hold display is performed on the first hold display unit 25 or the second hold display unit 26 as the specific hold display, When the hold corresponding to the display is consumed, the specific game state ST4 does not end, and the game can be performed with a sense of relief that the high probability state continues.

  Further, when the game data is newly received before the hold displayed as the specific hold display is consumed and stored as the hold, the prior determination unit 77 performs the first advance according to the procedure described above for the newly received game data. Make a decision. When new game data is also won in the first preliminary determination, the hold display unit 78 displays the specific hold display on the first hold display unit 25 or the second hold display unit 26. Here, when the hold displayed by the specific hold display is continuously displayed on the first hold display unit 25 or the second hold display unit 26, the hold display unit 78 displays the specific hold display for the continuous hold display. A zone can be set and displayed so as to be distinguishable from other areas in the first hold display section 25 or the second hold display section 26. As a result, the player plays the game with a sense of relief that the specific game state ST4 does not end and the high probability state continues while the hold corresponding to the hold display included in the specific hold display zone is consumed. Can do.

  Further, the advance determination unit 77 reads game data from the RAM 33c, performs prior determination on the game data before the special game determination unit 57 performs determination, and for example, when the game data is a big hit in the jackpot determination. It is possible to determine whether or not there is a reach effect (second pre-determination). Then, when the second pre-judgment is won, the production control unit 75 will use the second pre-does for the unsettled holds stored in the RAM 33c prior to the hold corresponding to the game data won for the second pre-determination. A notice effect that suggests the determination result is set. As one aspect of the notice effect, the effect control unit 75 changes the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in response to the change display due to each reserved digest, The decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c may be stopped by a stop mode based on a predetermined stop pattern selected from the stop patterns. And, in the symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation display by each reserved digest, the decorative symbol notifies the player of the jackpot determination result at the time of stop, so the player is usually watching the stop pattern of the ornament symbol. is there. Therefore, when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped based on the predetermined pattern, the player can be effectively notified of the result of the second prior determination.

  The effect control unit 75 confirms the change time when the effect control board 33 receives the change start command transmitted from the main control board 30, and matches the change time with reference to the effect pattern 74 stored in advance in the ROM 33b. Select one production pattern to be performed. The effect pattern 74 includes a pattern including an effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol at a predetermined timing during execution of the symbol variation effect. For example, the temporary stop is an effect that displays a decorative pattern that is changing in the vertical direction at a predetermined timing after the start of the one-time symbol variation effect until it is temporarily stopped. is there. And when this temporary stop is inserted in the middle of a design change production, you may change the decoration design again after that. The effect control unit 75 selects one stop pattern in the temporary stop from a plurality of stop patterns of the decorative design according to the change time by the change start command when the selected effect pattern includes the temporary stop of the decorative design. To do. The effect control unit 75 selects a decorative symbol stop pattern, and based on the selected stop pattern, the decorative symbol effect control unit 75a changes the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in the symbol variation effect. In addition, the decoration image effect control unit 75b executes effects using the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c that change integrally with the decoration symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c.

  Next, specific examples of various displays on the image display 12 are shown. 16 to 23 are examples of display modes of the hold display in the first hold display unit 25 and the second hold display unit 26 on the image display device 12. First, after the hold by the specific hold display according to FIGS. An example when the hold by the normal hold display is stored is shown. In FIG. 16 (a), the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c that are changing are displayed on the image display 12, and the first hold display section 25 is disposed at the lower left of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c. The first hold display unit 25 includes a first hold display corresponding to the maximum number of holds that can be stored. When the hold is stored based on the entry to the first start port 13, for example, the lamps are sequentially lit from the lamps located on the left of the first hold indications 25a, 25b, 25c, and 25d according to the number of holds. Moreover, the 2nd holding | maintenance display part 26 is arrange | positioned at the lower right of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c. The second hold display unit 26 includes a second hold display corresponding to the maximum number of holds that can be stored. When the hold is stored based on the entry to the second starting port 14, for example, the lamps are sequentially turned on from the lamps located on the left of the second hold displays 26a, 26b, 26c, and 26d according to the number of holds.

  When game data is acquired by entering the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 and the effect control board 33 receives the game data from the main control board 30, the effect control board 33 holds the game data as a hold. Store in the RAM 33c. Here, when the current game state is the specific game state ST4, that is, when the probability of winning in the jackpot determination by the special game determination unit 57 is set to a high probability, the effect control board 33 reads the suspension, Prior to the jackpot determination by the game determination unit 57, the preliminary determination unit 77 performs a preliminary determination (first preliminary determination). As a result of the first pre-determination, when it is determined that the hold does not end the specific gaming state ST4, the effect control board 33 displays the hold on the first hold display unit 25 or the second hold display unit 26. At this time, it may be displayed as a specific hold display different from the normal display mode. That is, when it is determined in the first pre-determination that the hold does not end the specific gaming state ST4, a first pre-determination random lottery (not shown) is performed, and as a result, the hold is displayed as a specific hold display. Sometimes.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16B, when one hold based on the ball entering the second start port 14 is stored in the RAM 33c, the second hold display 26a is turned on. When the current gaming state is the specific gaming state ST4, if it is determined as a result of the first pre-determination that the holding does not end the specific gaming state ST4, the second holding display 26a is different from the normal display mode. It may be displayed as a specific hold display of an aspect. The specific hold display is a display of the hold display corresponding to the hold determined not to end the specific game state ST4 as a result of the first prior determination, for example, in a color different from the normal display hold display. is there. Thereby, the player is notified that the hold displayed in the specific hold display does not end the specific game state ST4, and the player can play the game with a sense of relief. In the example shown in the figure, the specific hold display is displayed in a color different from the hold display in the normal display mode. However, the display is not limited to this. For example, the normal hold display is not limited in size, shape, and other characteristics. The display mode may be different from the hold display.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, when one hold based on the entrance to the second start port 14 is further stored in the RAM 33c in the state where the second hold display 26a is turned on, the second hold display 26b is turned on. To do. As for the hold, as a result of the first preliminary determination, if it is determined that the hold does not end the specific gaming state ST4, the second hold display 26b is set as a specific hold display in a mode different from the normal display mode. May be displayed. When the second hold displays 26a and 26b are continuously displayed in the specific hold display, the second hold displays 26a and 26b are distinguished from other hold displays as the specific hold display zone 100. The specific hold display zone 100 refers to an area in which the hold display displayed as the specific hold display is distinguished from other hold displays when the hold display is continuously displayed as the specific hold display. For example, a plurality of specific hold displays are distinguished from other hold displays by including them in an area having a different color from other hold displays. The specific hold display zone 100 is included in the specific hold display zone 100 more clearly to the player by emphasizing that the specific hold display included in the specific hold display zone is different from other hold displays. It is indicated that the hold corresponding to the hold display does not end the specific gaming state ST4. In the example shown in the figure, the specific hold display zone 100 is displayed in a color different from that of other areas. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of specific hold display zones may be displayed by surrounding them with frames or other images. It may be distinguished from the hold display. Furthermore, when a symbol variation effect is generated by digestion of the hold corresponding to the hold display included in the specific hold display zone 100, the effect control unit 75 displays an image as a background on which the symbol change in the image display 12 is performed as a normal image. You may display by a color, a pattern, etc. different from a design change effect. Or, in the symbol variation effect by digestion of the hold corresponding to the hold display included in the specific hold display zone 100, the effect control unit 75 displays an image that is not displayed in the normal symbol change effect on the image display 12, for example. You may perform the effect of the aspect different from a normal symbol fluctuation effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17A, when one hold due to entering the second starting port 14 is further stored, the prior determination unit 77 performs a first preliminary determination for the hold. For example, when it is determined by the first prior determination that the hold is to end the specific gaming state ST4, the hold display unit 78 changes the second hold display 26c to the normal hold display in the second hold display unit 26. To display. When a new hold is stored by entering the second starting port 14 as shown in FIG. 17B, the prior determination unit 77 performs a first preliminary determination for the new hold. However, this new hold is always displayed on the second hold display 26d as a normal hold display regardless of the result of the first preliminary determination. In the example of FIG. 17, the specific game state ST4 ends when the hold corresponding to the second hold display 26c ends, and therefore the specific game state ST4 has already ended at the time when the hold corresponding to the second hold display 26d is consumed. ing. Then, it is meaningless to display the second hold display 26d in the specific hold display. Rather, if the second hold display 26d is displayed in the specific hold display, the specific game is played until the second hold display 26d is consumed. The player may have a false expectation that the state will continue, which may impair the fun of the game. Therefore, when the specific game state ST4 is terminated in the hold prior to the newly stored hold, the newly stored hold is displayed in the normal hold display regardless of the result of the first prior determination.

  Next, an example in which the hold display displayed as the normal hold display in FIGS. 18 and 19 is changed to the specific hold display is shown. In FIG. 18A, the hold due to entering the first start port 13 and the second start port 14 is not stored in the RAM 33c, and the first hold display unit 25 and the second hold display unit 26 are both stored. There is no hold display. Then, when a new hold based on the ball entering the second start port 14 is stored during the variation of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c, the second hold display 26a is lit as shown in FIG. 18B. . Then, as a result of the first pre-determination, it is determined that the hold does not end the specific gaming state ST4, and when the subsequent first pre-determination random lottery is not won, the second hold display 26a is a normal display mode. Is displayed. At this stage, the player cannot know whether or not the hold displayed on the second hold display 26a ends the specific game state ST4.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (c), when the hold based on the ball entering the second start port 14 is further stored in the RAM 33c before the hold corresponding to the second hold display 26a is consumed, the second hold display 26b is also lit. As a result of the first pre-determination, it is determined that the specific gaming state ST4 is not terminated for the hold as well, and if the subsequent first pre-determination random lottery is not won, the second hold display 26b is a normal display. Displayed in a manner. In this case, the player cannot know whether or not the hold displayed on the second hold indications 26a and 26b ends the specific game state ST4.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), if the hold based on the entrance to the second start port 14 is further stored in the RAM 33c before the hold corresponding to the second hold indications 26a and 26b is digested, 2 Hold display 26c is also lit. As a result of the first pre-determination, it is determined that the hold does not end the specific gaming state ST4, and when the subsequent first pre-determination random number lottery is won, the second hold display 26c is set as a specific hold display. Is displayed. Here, as the second hold display 26c is displayed as the specific hold display, the second hold display 26a and 26b displayed as the normal hold display does not end the specific game state ST4. Can be guessed.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 19B, the second hold display 26c is displayed as the specific hold display, and the second hold display 26a and 26b previously displayed as the normal hold display is displayed as the specific hold display. In addition, the second hold display 26a, 26b, 26c displayed in the specific hold display as shown in FIG. 19C is included in the specific hold display zone 100, and can be displayed separately from other areas. It is. In this case, when the second hold display 26a and 26b once displayed as the normal hold display changes to the specific hold display, it is clarified that the corresponding hold does not end the specific gaming state ST4. The player can continue the game without worrying about whether or not the specific game state ST4 will end until the hold corresponding to the second hold display 26c is consumed.

  As an embodiment different from the above-described embodiment, FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 show an example of a case where a hold stored after a normal hold display is displayed as a specific hold display. As shown in FIG. 20A, when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are fluctuating in a state where no hold is stored in the RAM 33c, the hold based on the ball entering the second start port 14 is stored in the RAM 33c. Then, the effect control board 33 reads the game data corresponding to the suspension and performs the first preliminary determination. As a result of the first pre-determination, when it is determined that the specific gaming state ST4 is not terminated for the hold but is not displayed as the specific hold display, the effect control board 33 displays the second hold display as shown in FIG. 26a is displayed as a normal hold display. Furthermore, the hold based on the entrance to the second start port 14 is stored, and if it is determined as a result of the first prior determination that the specific game state ST4 is not terminated for the hold but is not displayed as a specific hold display, As shown in FIG. 20C, the second hold display 26b is also displayed as a normal hold display.

  If the hold based on the entrance to the second start port 14 is stored before the hold corresponding to the second hold indications 26a and 26b is consumed, the effect control board 33 stores the game data corresponding to this hold. Read out and perform first preliminary determination. As a result of the first pre-determination, when it is determined that the specific gaming state ST4 is not terminated but displayed as the specific hold display for the hold, the effect control board 33 displays the second hold display 26c as shown in FIG. Is displayed as a specific hold display. Further, in the first pre-determination made by storing a new hold based on the entry to the second starting port 14, it is determined not to end the specific gaming state ST4 and to display as a specific hold display The production control board 33 displays the second hold display 26d as a specific hold display as shown in FIG. In addition, since both the second hold indications 26c and 26d are continuous with the specific hold indication, the effect control board 33 includes the second hold indications 26c and 26d in the specific hold display zone as shown in FIG. It is possible to display it separately from other areas. As described above, when the hold stored after the hold displayed in the normal hold display is displayed in the specific hold display, it can be assumed that the hold by the normal hold display does not end the specific gaming state ST4. Yes, the player can play the game with peace of mind until the hold by the normal hold and the hold by the specific hold display are exhausted.

  As an embodiment further different from the above-described embodiment, FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 show an example in which the specific hold display is changed to the normal hold display. As shown in FIG. 22 (a), the game machine 1 enters the second start port 14 during the variable display in a state where no hold due to entering the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 is stored. When the hold due to this is stored, the effect control board 33 performs a first preliminary determination for the hold, and determines whether or not the hold ends the specific gaming state ST4. If it is determined not to end the specific gaming state ST4 but to display as the specific hold display, the effect control board 33 lights the second hold display 26a as the specific hold display as shown in FIG. 22 (b). . If a hold due to entering the second start port 14 is further stored in the RAM 33c before the hold corresponding to the second hold display 26a is consumed, the production control board 33 makes a first preliminary determination for the new hold. Do. Then, as a result of the first pre-determination, when it is determined that the new hold does not end the specific gaming state ST4 and should be displayed as a specific hold display, the effect control board 33 is shown in FIG. As shown, the second hold display 26b is displayed as a specific hold display. In addition, since the second hold display 26a and 26b are both continuously displayed as the specific hold display, the presentation control board 33 includes the second hold display 26a and 26b in the specific hold display zone and displays them separately from other areas. To do.

  Here, when a new hold is stored by entering the second start port 14, the effect control board 33 performs a first preliminary determination for the new hold. If it is determined in the first prior determination that the new hold is to end the specific gaming state ST4, the second hold display 26c is displayed in the normal hold display as shown in FIG. . When the second hold display 26c is displayed in the normal hold display, as shown in FIG. 23B, the effect control board 33 displays the second hold displays 26a and 26b displayed in the specific hold display as normal. It can be changed to a hold display. Thus, if there is a case where the hold once displayed in the specific hold display may change to the normal hold display later, the player feels relief once that the specific gaming state ST4 will not end, but the normal hold display is displayed. By changing, you will not be able to be relieved, and you will be thrilled.

  Next, the operation of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c and the decorative images 24a, 24b, 24c will be described in detail. When the effect control board 33 receives the effect start command transmitted from the main control board 30, the effect control unit 75 reads the effect pattern 74 stored in the ROM 33b, and the effect suitable for the symbol variation time included in the effect start command. Select a pattern. The effect control unit 75 determines the stop mode of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c based on the selected effect pattern. Moreover, the stop mode of the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c that change integrally with the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is also determined. Here, the decorative design and the decorative image are stopped after changing when stopping in a predetermined case.

  In addition, in the effect pattern selected by the effect control unit 75, the symbol variation effect may be resumed after the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing before the symbol variation effect ends. When the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are temporarily stopped, the variation of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c seems to be temporarily stopped, but the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are not completely stopped, but are slightly moved. Continue. In addition, when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are temporarily stopped, the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c also appear to be temporarily suspended in the same manner. And the production | presentation control part 75 selects one pattern from the pattern of the several stop aspect of the decoration symbols 12a, 12b, 12c in the case of a temporary stop according to a production pattern. As for the stop mode of the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c, one pattern is selected from a plurality of stop mode patterns. That is, as a pattern of the stop mode, for example, a pattern that stops after the display mode of either or both of the decorative design and the decorative image changes at the time of stopping, and the decorative design and decorative image change at the time of stop. There is a pattern to stop without. In each of these patterns, there are a plurality of modes for displaying the decoration image at the time of stopping, and a pattern of the stopping mode is configured by combining these. For example, in the case of a temporary stop, in principle, one of these stop mode patterns is selected according to the degree of expectation that the jackpot determination result displayed in the variable display is a jackpot. Here, the effect control unit 75 refers to the temporary stop time in the effect pattern, determines whether it is possible to make a temporary stop after changing the display mode of the decorative symbol or the decorative image at the time of the temporary stop. If there is a temporary stop, the stop pattern for temporary stop may be selected after changing the display mode of all or part of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c or the decorative images 24a, 24b, 24c. On the other hand, if it is not possible to temporarily stop after changing the display mode of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c or the decorative images 24a, 24b, 24c within the variation time in the effect pattern, the effect control unit 75 Then, the stop pattern that does not change the display mode of the decorative design and the decorative image is selected. That is, when the temporary stop time in the effect pattern is longer than the time required to display the number of frames constituting the moving image that changes the display mode of the decorative pattern or the decorative image, the effect control unit 75 displays the decorative pattern or the decorative image. A stop pattern for temporarily stopping after changing the display mode may be selected. On the other hand, when the temporary stop time in the effect pattern is shorter than the time required to display the number of frames constituting the moving image that changes the display mode of the decorative design or decorative image, the display mode of the decorative design or decorative image within the temporary stop time Therefore, the effect control unit 75 selects a stop pattern that does not change the display mode of the decorative symbol and the decorative image.

  The effect control unit 75 selects the stop pattern of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c and the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c, and then sends the decorative symbol 12a in the symbol variation effect to the decorative symbol effect control unit 75a and the decorative image effect control unit 75b. , 12b, 12c and decoration images 24a, 24b, 24c are controlled to change and stop. When the effect control board 33 receives the change stop command transmitted from the main control board 30, the decorative design effect control unit 75a stops the change of the decorative design, and the decorative image effect control unit 75b stops the change of the decorative image. The result of the jackpot determination is notified. In other words, when the effect control board 33 receives the change stop command, the decoration symbols 12a, 12b, 12c and the decoration images 24a, 24b, 24c are completely stopped from changing (complete stop) unlike the case of the temporary stop. To do. As a result, the player is made to recognize that the variable display is finished and the result of the jackpot determination is definitely displayed.

  FIGS. 24 to 40 show examples of variations and stop modes of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c and the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c. FIG. 24A shows that the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are changing in the image display 12. When the effect control board 33 receives the change stop command transmitted from the main control board 30, the decorative design effect control unit 75a stops the change of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c, and the decorative image effect control unit 75b displays the decorative image 24a. , 24b, 24c are stopped. In the example of FIG. 24B, the decorative symbols 12a and 12b stop changing, and the decorative images 24a and 24c that change integrally therewith stop changing. Finally, as shown in FIG. 24C, the decorative design effect control unit 75a stops the change of the decorative design 12b, and the decorative image effect control unit 75b stops the decorative image 24b that changes integrally with the decorative design 12b. . As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 24, both the decorative design and the decorative image are completely stopped without being changed when stopped.

  25 and 26 show an example in which the decoration symbol is completely stopped after the change at the end of the change. When the effect control board 33 receives a change stop command transmitted from the main control board 30 while the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are changing in the image display 12 as shown in FIG. Stops the design variation effect. In the example of FIG. 25B, the decorative symbol effect control unit 75a stops the fluctuation of the decorative symbols 12a and 12c, and the decorative symbol 12b is changing. The decorative symbol effect control unit 75a stops the fluctuation of the decorative symbols 12a and 12c, but does not completely stop it, and performs a fine motion effect. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25C, the decorative symbol 12b also stops changing, and does not stop completely but moves finely. The state in which the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are finely moved without being completely stopped does not yet end the symbol variation effect, and therefore does not display the result of the jackpot determination.

  After the state in which the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c slightly move as shown in FIG. 25 (c) continues for a predetermined time, the decorative symbol effect control unit 75a, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), displays the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c is rotated about the axes l1, l2, and l3 in the directions of arrows f5, f6, and f7, respectively, and then the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are completely stopped at the positions before the rotation as shown in FIG. Let As a result, the result of the jackpot determination is displayed.

  Next, in FIG. 27 to FIG. 31, a notice effect is set based on the second pre-determination, and when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped, the display mode of all or part of the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c is displayed. An example of a complete stop after changing is shown. As shown in FIG. 27A, the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in the image display 12 are changing. Three holds based on entering the first start port 13 are stored in the RAM 33c of the effect control board 33, and the first hold display section 25 is in a state where the first hold displays 25a, 25b, and 25c are lit. . The hold based on the entrance to the second starting port 14 is not stored, and the second hold display 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d of the second hold display unit 26 is not lit.

  When the hold is stored in the RAM 33c as described above, the predetermination unit 77 reads out these game data and refers to the determination table 70 to make a second predetermination prior to the jackpot determination in the special game determination unit 57. . Then, in the second pre-determination by the pre-determination unit 77, for example, if it is determined that the game data indicates a jackpot or a reach effect is performed, a lottery with a second pre-determination random number (not shown) is performed. . When the random number lottery is won, the effect control unit 75 sets a notice effect for the hold to be consumed prior to the hold corresponding to the game data.

  Then, in the notice effect, the effect control unit 75 sets a predetermined stop pattern according to the result of the second prior determination regarding the stop mode when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c and the decorative images 24a, 24b, 24c are stopped. select. The stop pattern of the decorative design and the decorative image includes, for example, a pattern that stops after both or one of the decorative design and the decorative image change, and a pattern that stops without changing the decorative design and the decorative image. In each of these stop patterns, there are a plurality of modes for displaying decorative images at the time of stop, and a stop pattern is configured by combining these. When the notice effect is set by the second pre-determination, as a general rule, one of the stop patterns is selected according to the expectation that is a big hit for the hold for which the second pre-determination is performed.

  In the example of FIG. 27A, for example, when the hold corresponding to the first hold display 25c wins the second pre-determination, the effect control unit 75 first digests the first hold displays 25a and 25b that are digested before the hold. A notice effect is set for each hold corresponding to. As shown in FIG. 27 (b), when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c being changed are completely stopped and the result of the jackpot determination is displayed, the first hold display 25a is then displayed as shown in FIG. 27 (c). The corresponding hold is digested, the design variation effect starts and the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c start to change, and the first hold display unit 25 subtracts one hold display to make the first hold display 25a. And 25b, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, when the decoration symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are finely moved and change is stopped, the decoration image effect control unit 75b selects the decoration image selected by the effect control unit 75 as shown in FIG. The decorative image 24b added to the decorative design 12b may be changed based on the stop pattern. That is, the effect control unit 75 refers to the time for performing the confirmed effect to stop the decorative symbol in the effect pattern and display the variation result, and the time for the confirmed effect is a moving image in which the decorative symbol or the decorative image changes. If it is longer than the time required to display the number of frames to be configured, a stop pattern to be stopped after changing the decorative design or decorative image during the final effect may be selected. On the other hand, when the time for the definite effect is shorter than the time required for displaying the number of frames constituting the moving image in which the decorative design or the decorative image changes, the decorative design and the decorative image are stopped without being changed. When the change of the pose of the decoration image 24b is completed, as shown in FIG. 28C, the decoration pattern 12b is completely stopped while the pose of the decoration image 24b remains the changed pose, and the result of the jackpot determination is displayed.

  And the production | generation control part 75 digests the holding | maintenance corresponding to the 1st holding | maintenance display 25a in the 1st holding | maintenance display part 25, as shown to Fig.29 (a), and starts the design fluctuation effect, and the decoration design 12a, 12b, 12c is started to fluctuate, and the first hold display unit 25 subtracts one hold display to one and shifts it to the first hold display 25a. The effect control unit 75 continues the symbol variation of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c until the variation stop command transmitted from the main control board 30 is received. When the effect control board 33 receives the change stop command, the decorative design effect control unit 75a may stop the change while slightly moving the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c, as shown in FIG. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 29C, the decoration image effect control unit 75b may change the poses of the decoration images 24a and 24b based on the stop pattern of the decoration image selected by the effect control unit 75. In the illustrated example, the decoration images 24a and 24b are changed to the same pose as 24c, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the change of the poses of the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c is completed, as shown in FIG. 30A, the poses of the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c are completely stopped at the pose after the change, and the decoration pattern 12a that has moved slightly is displayed. , 12b, 12c are completely stopped. As a result, the result of the jackpot determination is displayed.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), the effect control unit 75 digests the hold that was won in the second pre-determination by the pre-determination unit 77, starts the suggestion game effect, and the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c. The symbol change effect is started, and the hold display in the first hold display unit 25 is reduced by one so that none of the first hold displays 25a, 25b, 25c, and 25d is lit. In the example of FIG. 30C, the variation of the decorative symbols 12a and 12c is stopped, and the decorative symbols 12a and 12c are stopped at the same symbol. The decorative pattern 12b continues to fluctuate, and a predetermined effect such as a reach effect may be performed from here. When the effect control board 33 receives the fluctuation stop command transmitted from the main control board 30, the decoration symbol effect control unit 75a completely stops the fluctuation of the decoration symbol 12b as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 27 to 31, when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped, the display mode of all or part of the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c is changed and then completely stopped. Although an example has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped, the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c are not completely stopped after the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c are changed. In some cases, the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c vary with the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c, and the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are completely stopped at a predetermined stop position without changing the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c. Alternatively, the decorative images 12a, 12b, and 12c change in the display mode after the change in the decorative images in FIGS. 27 to 31 and the decorative images 12a, 12b, and 12c are changed without changing the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c. There is a case where a complete stop is performed at a predetermined stop position. As described above, when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped, the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c are not changed, and the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are displayed in the display mode before the change or the display mode after the change. When it is difficult to completely stop the decoration symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c after changing the display mode of the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c within the fluctuation time by completely stopping the decoration symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c at a predetermined stop position In addition, the player can be notified of the result of the second pre-determination by the display mode of the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c.

  Next, FIG. 32 to FIG. 36 show an example in which a stop pattern with a high expectation for jackpot is selected as a stop pattern of the decorative symbol and the decorative image in the notice effect as a result of the second prior determination. In FIG. 32A, the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are changing, and the first hold display 25a, 25b, and 25c are lit in the first hold display unit 25. That is, the RAM 33c of the effect control board 33 stores three holds based on the ball entering the first start port 13, and the first hold indications 25a, 25b, 25c, respectively. When the game data acquired by entering the first start port 13 is transmitted from the main control board 30 and received by the effect control board 33, the effect control board 33 stores the game data in the RAM 33c as a hold and a special one. Prior to the jackpot determination by the game determination unit 57, the pre-determination unit 77 reads the hold memory and performs the second pre-determination. The pre-determination unit 77 determines whether or not the hold is won for the jackpot determination, or the reach effect is performed when the win is not won. If any of these is true, a lottery with the second prior determination random number is performed, and if this is won, a notice effect for notifying the result of the second prior determination for the hold stored prior to the hold is provided. Set. In the illustrated example, for example, when the second pre-determination is won for the hold corresponding to the first hold display 25c, the effect control unit 75 relates the effect contents at the time of digestion of the hold corresponding to the first hold display 25a and 25b. (2) Set a notice effect for notifying a prior judgment result. In this notice effect, the effect control unit 75 selects a stop mode of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c of the symbol variation effect and a stop mode of the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c, respectively, from specific stop patterns.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), when the variation of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c stops and the result of the jackpot determination is displayed, the hold corresponding to the first hold display 25a is digested, and the main When the change start command is received from the control board 30, the effect control unit 75 starts the change of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c as shown in FIG. 32 (c) according to the set effect pattern, and the first hold display unit. 25 decrements the hold display by one to make two and shifts to the first hold display 25a and 25b, respectively. When the effect control board 33 receives the change stop command transmitted from the main control board 30, the effect control unit 75 ends the symbol change effect. Accordingly, the decorative symbol effect control unit 75a stops the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in a stop mode set in advance by the effect control unit 75 as shown in FIG. In the case of the illustrated example, the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped while slightly moving, and are not yet completely stopped and the result of the jackpot determination is not displayed.

  In a state where the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are finely moved, for example, a decorative image effect control unit 75b is added to the decorative symbol 12b by a stop pattern preset by the effect control unit 75 as shown in FIG. The pose of the decoration image 24b to be displayed may be changed. And the pause (display mode) at the time of the stop of the decoration image 24b is a display mode in the stop pattern selected in the notice effect when the degree of expectation for the big hit based on the second prior determination is high. Thereby, the player can have a strong sense of expectation that he / she has won the jackpot determination, and the interest of the game is enhanced. The relationship between the degree of expectation for the jackpot, the decorative design, and the stop pattern of the decorative image will be described later. When the operation of changing the pose of the decorative image 24b is completed, the decorative symbol 12b is completely stopped as shown in FIG. 33C, and the decorative symbols 12a and 12c are also completely stopped and the result of the jackpot determination is displayed. To do.

  Subsequently, when the hold corresponding to the first hold display 25a is digested and the effect control board 33 receives the change start command from the main control board 30, the effect control unit 75 starts the symbol change effect as shown in FIG. As a result, the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c start to change, and the first hold display unit 25 subtracts one hold display to make two to shift the first hold display 2a. When the change stop command is received after a predetermined time has elapsed, the effect control unit 75 stops the symbol change effect, and the decorative design effect control unit 75a and the decorative image effect control unit 75b respond to this by displaying the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c. And the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c are stopped. As shown in FIG. 34 (b), the decorative design effect control unit 75a stops the fluctuation while the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are slightly moved, and the fine movement of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is continued. As described above, the decorative image effect control unit 75b may change the pose of the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c. The pause (display mode) when the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c are stopped is a display mode in the stop pattern selected in the notice effect when the degree of expectation for the jackpot is high, and the player expects the jackpot The game can be carried with the game, and the interest in the game is enhanced. In the illustrated example, the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c are shown with the same pauses when stopped, but the pause images may be different for each decoration image. Further, when the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c stop at the same pose, the expectation for the big hit may be high in the variation display after the variation display. Furthermore, when the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c stop at the same pose over a plurality of variation displays, the expectation for the jackpot in the variation display after the variation display may be high, or once. When the temporary stop of the decorative symbol is performed a plurality of times in the variable display, the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c may be temporarily stopped at the same pose at each temporary stop according to the degree of expectation. Then, as shown in FIG. 35A, when the operation of changing the pose of the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c is completed, the decoration symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are completely stopped and the result of the jackpot determination is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), when the hold that has been won in the pre-judgment is digested and the production control board 33 receives the change start command, the production control unit 75 performs the suggestion game production, and the decorative design 12a, 12b and 12c are started to be changed, and the first hold display unit 25 is decremented by 1 so that none of the first hold displays 25a, 25b, 25c, and 25d is lit. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the effect control unit 75 may stop the fluctuation of the decorative symbols 12a and 12c, for example, stop the decorative symbols 12a and 12c at the same symbol, and perform a predetermined reach effect. While the reach effect is performed, the decorative pattern 12b continues to fluctuate. When the effect control board 33 receives the change stop command, the effect control unit 75 ends the suggestion game effect and stops the decorative symbol 12b. Then, in FIG. 36 (a), the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c are completely stopped at the same symbol, and it is displayed that it is a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), that the jackpot is won, Special game starts.

  In the example of FIGS. 32 to 36, the pose of the decoration image is changed from a plurality of decoration symbols and patterns of stop modes of the decoration image in the notice effect set based on the result of the second preliminary determination by the preliminary determination unit 77. The stop mode selected when the pattern is selected by the effect control unit 75 and the expectation for the big hit is high is selected. Then, as a result of the change display or the change display after the next time, the player can have a sense of expectation of winning a jackpot. Further, when the variation of the decorative symbol is stopped and the result of the jackpot determination is displayed, since the player is usually gazing at the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol and the decorative image that changes integrally with the decorative symbol are displayed. It is possible to effectively notify the result of the prior determination by the stop mode. In the examples of FIGS. 32 to 36, as the stop mode of the decoration image, the stop mode selected when the expectation for the jackpot is high as in the above example, or the expectation for the jackpot is not high. The example of the pattern which selects either of the stop modes selected was shown. However, the stop mode of the decoration image is not limited to such an example, and the effect control unit 75 selects and selects an effect pattern continuous over a plurality of variable displays according to the determination result of the prior determination unit 77. The stop pattern of the decorative design and the decorative image may be selected according to the effect pattern. More specifically, when a new hold due to entering the first start port 13 is stored, and a pre-determination by the pre-determination unit 77 for the new hold is performed and this is won, The effect control unit 75 sets an effect pattern that is continuously performed over a plurality of variable displays as an effect pattern that is performed during variable display when the previously stored hold is consumed. And the stop mode of the decoration image in each continuous variation display is set according to the set continuous production pattern, for example, the stop mode in which the stop mode of the decoration image in each variation display has a continuous meaning, etc. Is set. Further, the mode of operation of the decorative image during the variable display may have a continuous meaning according to the set continuous production pattern. In this way, by stopping in a stop mode in which the decorative image has a continuous meaning according to the continuous performance pattern, until the hold that was won in the pre-judgment is digested after the continuous performance starts. During this time, it is possible to continue the player's expectation well.

Note that in the example shown in FIGS. 32 to 36, when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped, the display mode of all or part of the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c is changed and then completely stopped. Although an example has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped, the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c are not completely stopped after the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c are changed. In some cases, the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c vary with the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c, and the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are completely stopped at a predetermined stop position without changing the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c. Alternatively, the decorative images 12a, 12b, and 12c change in the display mode after the change in the decorative images of FIGS. 32 to 36, and the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are changed without changing the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c. There is a case where a complete stop is performed at a predetermined stop position. As described above, when the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped, the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c are not changed, and the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are displayed in the display mode before the change or the display mode after the change. When it is difficult to completely stop the decoration symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c after changing the display mode of the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c within the fluctuation time by completely stopping the decoration symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c at a predetermined stop position In addition, the player can be notified of the result of the second pre-determination by the display mode of the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c.

  Next, an example in which the display mode of the decoration image changes when the decoration symbol temporarily stops during the variation effect in FIGS. When the hold is digested and the jackpot determination is made for the hold, the variation pattern is determined according to the result of the jackpot determination, and the variation time of the special symbol is determined. The determined variation time is transmitted to the effect control board 33 together with the change start command. When the effect control board 33 receives the change start command, the effect control unit 75 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the change time. Then, the effect control unit 75 may select an effect pattern that temporarily stops the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c during the symbol variation effect, and a plurality of stop modes of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in the temporary stop are stopped. Select from patterns. In addition, the effect control unit 75 confirms the determined change time, and if the display mode of the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c can be changed during the change time, the effect image control unit 75b temporarily stops. In this case, it is possible to perform an effect of changing the display mode of the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c.

  FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 show an example in the case where temporary stop is performed during the symbol variation effect and the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c change the pose. When the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are changing as shown in FIG. 37 (a), when the decorative symbols 12a and 12c are finely moved and stopped changing as shown in FIG. Since the decorative symbols 12a and 12c are the same symbol, there may be an effect as if the bag is also reached. Then, after the decoration symbol 12b slightly moves as shown in FIG. 37C and stops changing, the poses of the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c may be changed as shown in FIG. 38A. Here, the effect control unit 75 may suggest the result of the jackpot determination in the variation by the decorative pattern or the stop pattern of the decoration image according to the degree of expectation for the jackpot. In the illustrated example, the pose after the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c are changed may be selected when the degree of expectation is not high. Subsequently, after the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are further changed as shown in FIG. 38 (b), the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are completely stopped as shown in FIG. 38 (c). Displays the judgment result.

  Next, in FIG. 39 and FIG. 40, an example is shown in which when the decorative design is temporarily stopped, the decorative image is stopped in a stop mode according to the stop pattern when the degree of expectation is high. In FIG. 39 (a), the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are changing, and as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the decorative symbols 12a and 12c may temporarily stop while slightly moving. In the case of the example, since the decorative symbols 12a and 12c are temporarily stopped at the same symbol and the decorative symbol 12b is changing, it seems to the player that the game has reached reach. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), when the decorative symbol 12b is temporarily stopped while being finely moved, the variable display is finished, and it appears that the decorative symbol 12b is stopped at the lost symbol. Here, as shown in FIG. 40A, the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c may change the pose during the temporary stop of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c. In particular, the pose after the change is expected. If the pose is selected in the stop pattern in the case of high, the player has a sense of expectation that becomes a big hit after the end of the change or after the end of the next and subsequent changes. In the illustrated example, the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c are temporarily stopped at the same pose, but may be temporarily stopped at a different pose for each decoration image. In addition, when the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c are temporarily stopped in the same pose, the expectation of winning the jackpot in the change display or the change display after the next time may be high.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the temporary stop is finished, the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c start to change again, and when a change stop command is received after a predetermined time has elapsed, the effect control unit 75 displays the decoration. The symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped at a predetermined symbol. In the example of FIG. 40C, the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped at the same symbol, and a big hit has occurred.

  In the example in which the temporary stop in FIGS. 37 to 40 is performed, a case is shown in which a stop pattern for temporarily stopping after the decoration image changes the pose at the time of the temporary stop is selected. When an effect pattern including a temporary stop is selected in this way, the effect control unit 75 selects one pattern according to the degree of expectation to the jackpot from the plurality of stop patterns of the decorative design or the decorative image, and in the variation display The result of the jackpot determination can be notified to the player. Moreover, when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, the player is usually gazing at the decorative symbol, so the jackpot is effectively determined by the decorative symbol or the decorative image that changes integrally with the decorative symbol. The result can be notified in advance.

  Next, main operation procedures performed in the effect control board 33 that controls the effects as described above will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the main operations in the effect control board 33. The CPU 33a of the effect control board 33 repeatedly executes the process based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 41 during a normal operation, except in special cases such as when the power is turned on.

  When starting this process, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not game data has been received (step S1001). When game data is received (YES in step S1001), game data reception processing is performed (step S1002). In this game data reception process, the game data received from the main control board 30 is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33c, and is held on the first hold display unit 25 or the second hold display unit 26 of the image display 12. Performs processing for display. And the production | presentation control board 33 performs a 1st prior determination process (step S1003), and determines whether specific hold display is performed about the hold display displayed on the 1st hold display part 25 or the 2nd hold display part 26. . Details of the first pre-determination process (step S1003) will be described later. Next, the effect control board 33 performs a second pre-determination process (step S1004), and determines whether or not a pre-decision effect of the pre-determination result is to be performed. Details of the second pre-determination process (step S1004) will be described later. On the other hand, when the effect control board 33 has not received game data (NO in step S1001), the processing of steps S1002 to S1004 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not a change start command has been received (step S1005). When the change start command is received (YES in step S1005), the effect control board 33 executes a change effect determining process (step S1006). In this variation effect determination process, one effect pattern is determined based on the jackpot determination result included in the variation start command and the variation time. Details of the variation effect determination process (step S1006) will be described later. When the effect control board 33 determines the effect pattern, the effect control board 33 starts a variable effect based on the effect pattern (step S1007), and shifts the hold display in the first hold display unit 25 or the second hold display unit 26 by one. (Step S1008). On the other hand, if the change start command has not been received (NO in step S1005), the processes in steps S1006 to S1008 are skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not a changing effect (implicit game effect) based on the effect pattern is being executed (step S1009). If the changing effect is being executed (YES in step S1009), the effect control board 33 executes the changing process (step S1010). In the changing process, a process for executing the temporary stop is performed when the temporary stop is performed during the changing effect. Details of the changing process (step S1010) will be described later. If the changing effect is not being executed (NO in step S1009), the process in step S1010 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received (step S1011). When the change stop command is received (YES in step S1011), the effect control board 33 executes a change effect end process (step S1012). Details of the variation effect end process (step S1012) will be described later. If the change stop command has not been received (NO in step S1011), the process in step S1012 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not a jackpot start command has been received (step S1013). When the jackpot start command is received (YES in step S1013), the effect control board 33 starts the jackpot effect (step S1014). If the jackpot start command has not been received (NO in step S1013), the process in step S1014 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not a jackpot end command has been received (step S1015). When the jackpot end command is received (YES in step S1015), the effect control board 33 ends the jackpot effect currently being executed (step S1016). If the jackpot end command has not been received (NO in step S1015), the process in step S1016 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not another command has been received (step S1017). When other commands are received (YES in step S1017), the effect control board 33 executes the effect process according to the command received from the main control board 30. If no other command has been received (NO in step S1017), the process in step S1018 is skipped. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1001 again, and the above-described processing is repeated. In this way, the effect control board 33 controls the execution of various effects according to various commands received from the main control board 30.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the first pre-determination process (step S1003 in FIG. 41). The effect control board 33 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is the specific gaming state ST4 (step S1101). When the current gaming state is the specific gaming state ST4 (YES in step S1101), the game data received from the main control board 30 is preliminarily determined (step S1102). As a result of the predetermination, the game data is in the specific gaming state. It is determined whether or not to end ST4 (step S1103). As a result of the prior determination, when it is determined that the game data does not end the specific gaming state ST4 (NO in step S1103), the presentation control board 33 performs random number lottery based on the prior determination random number in the prior determination unit 77. (Step S1104), it is determined whether or not the lottery in the preliminary determination is won (Step S1105). When the lottery in the pre-judgment is won (YES in step S1105), the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the specific game state ST4 is ended by the hold before the hold corresponding to the game data (step S1106). Here, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the specific gaming state ST4 is ended in the preliminary determination performed when the reservation before the reservation corresponding to the game data is stored. In other words, when the specific gaming state ST4 ends at the time of the holding before the holding, if the specific holding display is performed for the holding, a misunderstanding as to whether the specific gaming state ST4 continues is given to the player. Is not displayed as a specific hold display. If the specific game state ST4 is not terminated due to the hold before the hold corresponding to the game data (NO in step S1106), the hold is set to be displayed as a specific hold display (step S1107). Next, the effect control board 33 executes a specific reserved display zone formation process (step S1108), and ends the first preliminary determination process. Details of the specific hold display zone forming process (step S1108) will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is not the specific gaming state ST4 (NO in step S1101), when it is determined that the specific gaming state ST4 is to be ended by prior determination of the game data (step S1103), in the lottery based on the preliminary determination random number If it is determined that the game is lost (NO in step S1105), or if it is determined that the specific gaming state ST4 is terminated due to the hold before the hold (YES in step S1106), the hold is displayed as a normal hold display. Then, the first pre-determination process is terminated (step S1109).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed processing procedure of the specific hold display zone formation processing (step S1108 in FIG. 42). When the production control board 33 is set to display as a specific hold display for the hold by step S1107 in FIG. 42, it is determined whether or not the hold ahead of the hold is displayed as the specific hold display (step S1120). . If the previous hold is displayed as a specific hold display (YES in step S1120), the effect control board 33 forms a specific hold display zone 100 that distinguishes the hold and the previous hold from other areas. The hold display zone forming process is terminated. On the other hand, if the previous hold is not displayed as the specific hold display (NO in step S1120), the previous hold is changed to the specific hold display (step S1122), and then the process of step S1121 is executed to execute the specific hold display zone. The formation process ends.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the second pre-determination process (step S1004 in FIG. 41). First, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the number of reservations currently stored in the RAM 33c is 2 or more (step S1201). If the number of holds is 1, that is, only the hold (NO in step S1201), the effect control board 33 remains in the second advance because it is not possible to perform an effect in which the hold wins the jackpot determination. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the number of holdings is 2 or more (YES in step S1201), the effect control board 33 performs a prior determination of the game data received from the main control board 30 (step S1202). It is determined whether or not the game data is won by the jackpot (step S1203). When the game data is won by the jackpot (YES in step S1203), the effect control board 33 performs random lottery using a pre-determined random number (step S1204). If the game data has not won the jackpot (NO in step S1203), it is next determined whether or not there is a reach effect based on the reach random number of the game data (step S1205). If there is a reach effect during the on-hold digestion with the game data (YES in step S1205), a random number lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give a notice effect based on the pre-determined random number in step S1204 (step S1204). On the other hand, if there is no reach effect at the time of the on-hold digestion with the game data (NO in step S1205), the second pre-determination process is terminated as it is.

  Next, as a result of random number lottery, it is determined whether or not a notice effect is to be performed (step S1206). If no notice effect is to be performed (NO in step S1206), the second preliminary determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when performing the notice effect (YES in step S1206), the effect control board 33 determines whether or not there is a reach effect at the time of the variable display among the reservations ahead of the hold corresponding to the game data. Is determined (step S1207). Then, if there is one that performs a reach effect during the variable display among the previous holds (YES in step S1207), the second preliminary determination process is terminated without setting the notice effect. In other words, if there is an advance effect in the case of a change display in the previous hold, if the advance effect is performed, the game is not a hold corresponding to the game data but a advance effect for the previous hold in which the reach effect is performed. In order to avoid misleading the user, the notice effect is not performed. On the other hand, if there is no reach effect in the previous hold (NO in step S1207), if the game data is a big hit (YES in step S1208), a big hit notice flag is set (step S1209). 2 The pre-determination process ends. On the other hand, if the game data is not a big hit (NO in step S1208), a reach notice flag is set (step S1210), and the second preliminary determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the variable effect determination process (step S1006 in FIG. 41). First, the effect control board 33 checks the change time from the change start command (step S1301), and determines an effect pattern that matches the change time (step S1302). When the effect pattern is determined, the stop pattern of the decorative design corresponding to the effect pattern is selected from the stop patterns shown in the table of FIG. 47 (a). First, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the jackpot notice flag for performing the jackpot notice effect is set (step S1303). When the jackpot notice flag is set (YES in step S1303), the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the decoration symbol or the decoration image can be changed when the decoration symbol is stopped within the preset variation time. Judgment is made (step S1304). That is, in step S1304, the effect control board 33 confirms the time for the confirmed effect in the determined effect pattern, and is this longer than the time required to display the number of frames necessary for displaying the moving image in which the decorative design or the decorative image changes? It is determined whether or not (the same applies below). Then, if it is possible to stop after changing the decorative symbol or decorative image within the variation time (YES in step S1304), the effect control board 33 stops as included in the group A as the decorative symbol stop mode. One pattern is selected from the patterns (step S1305). As shown in FIG. 47A, group A is composed of pattern (a) and pattern (b), and both patterns stop after the decorative design or decorative image changes at the time of stop. On the other hand, when it is not possible to change the decoration symbol or the decoration image when the decoration symbol is stopped within the variation time (NO in step S1304), the effect control board 33 uses the pattern (c) as the decoration symbol stop mode. Select (step S1306). In the pattern (c), as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the decorative design and the decorative image do not change when the decorative design is stopped. Similarly, the display pattern of the decoration image at the time of stop is different from the pattern (d) in which the decoration pattern and the decoration image do not change at the time of stop, and the pattern (c) is expected to have a big hit than the pattern (d). This pattern is selected when the degree is high. When the decorative symbol is stopped by the pattern (c), a decorative image that takes a pose (display mode) when the degree of expectation is high appears together with the decorative symbol that becomes the stopped symbol at the end of the symbol variation effect. Then, it stops completely at a predetermined position without changing as it is. As a result, the player has a sense of expectation that if the decoration image appears, he / she will win a big hit.

  When the jackpot notice flag is not set (NO in step S1303), the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the reach notice flag is set (step S1307). If the reach notice flag is set (YES in step S1307), it is determined whether or not it is possible to stop after changing the decorative symbol or decorative image when the decorative symbol is stopped within the variation time (step S1308). When it is possible to stop after changing the decorative symbol or decorative image within the variation time (YES in step S1308), the effect control board 33 starts from the stop pattern included in the group B as the decorative symbol stop mode. Is selected (step S1309). On the other hand, if it is not possible to stop after changing the decorative design or the decorative image within the variation time (NO in step S1308), the stop pattern included in group C is set as one of the stop patterns of the decorative design. A pattern is selected (step S1310). The group C includes a pattern (d) and a pattern (d) as shown in FIG. 47 (a), and in both cases, the decorative design and the decorative image do not change when stopped.

  When neither the big hit notification flag nor the reach notification flag is set (NO in steps S1303 and S1307), the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the effect pattern of the variable display ( Step S1311). If the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (YES in step S1311), it is determined whether or not a big hit is made at the end of the variation display (step S1312). When the big win is reached at the end of the variation display (YES in step S1312), the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the decoration design or the decoration image can be stopped after changing the variation in the variation time (step S1313). ). If it is possible to stop after changing the decorative design or decorative image within the variation time (YES in step S1313), select one pattern from the stop patterns included in group A as the temporary stop mode of the decorative design (Step S1314). On the other hand, if it is not possible to stop after changing the decorative design or decorative image within the variation time (NO in step S1313), the effect control board 33 uses, for example, the pattern (c) as a temporary stop mode of the decorative design. Select (step S1315).

  When a big hit is not made at the end of the change (NO in step S1312), a predetermined effect such as a reach effect is executed in the change display. Even in this case, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not it is possible to stop after changing the decorative design or decorative image within the variation time (step S1316), and the decorative design or decorative image within the variation time. If it is possible to stop after changing (YES in step S1316), one pattern is selected from the stop patterns included in group B as the temporary stop mode of the decorative design (step S1317). On the other hand, if it is not possible to stop after changing the decorative design or decorative image within the variation time (NO in step S1316), the temporary stop mode of the decorative design is changed from the stop pattern included in group C. Is selected (step S1318). If the decorative symbol does not temporarily stop in the variation display effect pattern (NO in step S1311), one pattern is selected from the stop patterns included in group C as the decoration symbol stop mode at the end of the symbol variation effect. .

  When determining the effect pattern after confirming the variation time in steps S1301 and S1302, the effect control unit 75 may determine the effect pattern with reference to the effect pattern table 74. An example of the effect pattern table 74 is shown in FIG. The effect pattern table 74 defines a stop pattern for each effect pattern and decorative design corresponding to the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination unit 58. For example, the variation pattern, the symbol variation time, the confirmed effect time, and the jackpot determination result of the effect pattern table 74 of the example are included in the variation start command transmitted from the main control board 30. Then, after confirming the variation pattern, the symbol variation time, the confirmed effect time, and the jackpot determination result, the effect control board 33 confirms whether the jackpot notice flag or the reach notice flag is ON or OFF, and determines the effect pattern. decide. After determining the effect pattern, the decorative pattern stop pattern is selected from the group of FIG. That is, according to the effect pattern table 74, the time for performing the symbol variation effect is specified by the variation pattern and the symbol variation time included in the variation start command. Also, it is specified whether the jackpot effect that displays the jackpot result or the lose effect that displays the result of the loss is specified by the jackpot determination result, and further, it is possible to change the decorative symbol when the decorative symbol is stopped by the determined effect time Whether or not is specified. In this regard, the effect pattern table 74 in the example illustrates a part of the effect pattern, and the determined effect pattern and the decorative pattern stop pattern are not limited to the pattern in the example. May set different patterns. When the gaming state is the short-time gaming state ST3 or the specific gaming state ST4, the decoration pattern may be stopped without changing regardless of the effect pattern table 74 of the illustrated example. In the short-time gaming state ST3 or the specific gaming state ST4, since a variation pattern with a short symbol variation time is set, it is possible to perform variation display with a good tempo by stopping without changing the decorative symbol or decorative image. Become.

  When the decorative pattern stop mode or temporary stop mode is selected from any one of the patterns (a) to (d) in FIG. 47A as described above, the effect control board 33 sets the stop pattern of the selected decorative pattern. Then (step S1320), the variation effect determination process ends.

  FIG. 47 shows an example of each stop pattern of decorative symbols at the end of the symbol variation effect. FIG. 47A is a table showing an example of each stop pattern of the decorative design. There are four patterns (a) to (d) as stop patterns for the decorative symbols, which differ depending on whether or not there is a change when the decorative symbols are stopped and the decorative image selected as the decorative image at the time of stop. The pattern (a) stops after the decorative symbol or decorative image changes when the decorative symbol completely stops or temporarily stops. In pattern (a), effect control unit 75 uses one display mode from the display modes included in image group A in the table of FIG. 47C as the display mode of the decorative image when the decorative symbol is stopped. select. Then, the effect control unit 75 may use the selected display mode as the display mode when all the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c are stopped, or the display mode when any one of the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c is stopped. It is good. Hereinafter, the same applies to the patterns (b) to (d). The pattern (b) stops after the decorative design or decorative image changes when the decorative design stops completely or temporarily. In the pattern (b), the effect control unit 75 uses one of the display modes of the images included in the image group B in the table of FIG. 47C as the display mode of the decorative image when the decorative symbol is stopped. select. Next, the pattern (c) stops without changing the decorative design and the decorative image when the decorative design is completely stopped or temporarily stopped. In pattern (c), effect control unit 75 selects one display mode from the display modes included in image group A in the table of FIG. 47 (c) as the display mode of the decorative image when the decorative symbol is stopped. To do. Finally, the pattern (d) stops without changing the decorative design and the decorative image when the decorative design is completely stopped or temporarily stopped. In the pattern (d), the effect control unit 75 selects one display mode from the display modes of the images included in the image group B in the table of FIG. 47 (c) as the display mode of the decorative image when the decorative symbol is stopped. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 47B, the pattern (a) and the pattern (b) in FIG. Then, the effect control unit 75 is a case where it is determined that the jackpot notice effect is to be performed by the second pre-determination, or when the temporary stop is performed during the variable display that is a jackpot, and the decoration symbol or the decoration image is displayed when the decoration symbol is stopped. If it can be changed, one stop pattern is selected from the patterns (a) and (b) constituting the group A (steps S1305 and S1314 in FIG. 45). Note that, as described in the description of the flowchart of FIG. 45, the decorative symbol stoppage is performed even when it is determined that the jackpot notice effect is to be performed by the second preliminary determination, or even when the temporary stop is performed during the variable display that is a jackpot. If it is not possible to change the decorative design or the decorative image sometimes, the effect control unit 75 selects the pattern (c) (steps S1306 and S1315 in FIG. 45). That is, when the confirmed effect time in the notice effect or the temporary stop time during the variable display is shorter than the time required to display the number of frames constituting the moving image that changes the decorative design or the decorative image, the confirmed effect or the variable display of the notice effect is being displayed. Since this moving image cannot be reproduced during the temporary stop, the effect control unit 75 selects, for example, the pattern (c) to be stopped without changing the decorative design and the decorative image.

  Next, pattern (b) and pattern (c) in FIG. Then, the effect control unit 75 is a case where it is determined by the second prior determination that the reach notice effect is to be performed, or when the temporary stop is performed during the variable display that is not a big hit, and the decorative design or the decorative image is displayed when the decorative design is stopped. If it can be changed, one stop pattern is selected from the patterns (b) and (c) constituting the group B (steps S1309 and S1317 in FIG. 45). Note that, as described in the description of the flowchart of FIG. 45, the decorative symbol stoppage is performed even when it is determined that the jackpot notice effect is to be performed by the second preliminary determination, or even when the temporary stop is performed during the variable display that is a jackpot. If it is not possible to change the decorative design or the decorative image sometimes, the effect control unit 75 selects the pattern (c) (steps S1306 and S1315 in FIG. 45).

  Finally, pattern (c) and pattern (d) in FIG. Then, the effect control unit 75 selects one stop pattern from the patterns (c) and (d) constituting the group C in cases other than the above (step S1310, step S1318, step S1319 in FIG. 45).

  In the above four patterns (a) to (d), the pattern (a) is selected only in the case of a temporary stop of a variable display that is a big hit or a complete stop of a variable display in which a big hit notice effect is set, Among the cases where the pattern (b) is selected, the change display is temporarily stopped or the change display is completely stopped in which the jackpot notice effect is set. And, in the case where the pattern (c) is selected, the temporary display of the variable display in which 2/7 is a big hit, or the complete stop of the variable display in which the big hit notice effect is set, the pattern (d) is It is not selected in the case of a temporary stop of a variable display that is a jackpot or a complete stop of a variable display in which a jackpot notice effect is set. That is, when the decorative design is temporarily stopped or completely stopped by any stop pattern of patterns (a), (b), (c), and (d), patterns (a), (b), (c), ( In the order of d), the possibility of winning a jackpot in the variable display or the subsequent variable display is reduced. Then, when the decorative design is temporarily stopped or completely stopped by the pattern (a), the expectation for the jackpot is the highest, the expectation for the jackpot of the pattern (b) is the second highest, and the patterns (c) and (d) ), The expectation for jackpots will decrease. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of the jackpot determination result in the variation display or the subsequent variation display by the stop pattern of the decorative symbols.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the changing process (step S1010 in FIG. 41). When the symbol variation effect is being executed and the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are varying, the effect control board 33 first determines whether or not the effect pattern in the symbol variation effect includes a temporary stop. (Step S1401). If the effect pattern in the symbol variation effect does not include a temporary stop (NO in step S1401), the changing process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when a temporary stop is included (YES in step S1401), the effect control board 33 controls the temporary stop. Then, it is determined whether or not the temporary stop is currently being executed (step S1402). If the temporary stop is being executed (YES in step S1402), the timing at which the temporary stop ends when a predetermined time elapses. It is determined whether or not there is (step S1403). If it is not time to end the temporary stop (NO in step S1403), the changing process is ended. If it is time to end the temporary stop (YES in step S1403), the effect control board 33 ends the temporary stop (step S1404). Then, the design variation effect of the decorative design is resumed (step S1405), and the process during variation is terminated.

  If the temporary stop is not being executed in step S1402 (NO in step S1402), it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the temporary stop set in advance in the effect pattern (step S1406), and it is not the timing to start the temporary stop. In this case (NO in step S1406), the changing process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is time to start temporary stop (YES in step S1406), it is determined whether the temporary stop mode of the decorative symbol is a pattern for temporarily stopping after changing the decorative symbol (step S1407). In the case of temporarily stopping after changing the decorative design (YES in step S1407), the decorative design is changed (step S1408), and then temporarily stopped (step S1409), and the changing process is ended. On the other hand, if the pattern is temporarily stopped without changing the decorative symbol (NO in step S1407), the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped without changing the decorative symbol (step S1408 is skipped) (step S1409). The process ends.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed processing procedure of the fluctuating effect end processing (step S1012 in FIG. 41). When the effect control board 33 receives the change end command (step S1011 in FIG. 41), the effect control board 33 ends the symbol change effect. Then, it is determined whether or not to stop after the decorative symbol changes at the end of the symbol variation effect (step S1501). If the decorative design changes after the symbol variation effect ends and stops (YES in step S1501), the decorative design is changed (step S1502) and stopped (step S1503). On the other hand, if the decorative design stops without changing (NO in step S1501), the process of step S1502 is skipped and the decorative design is stopped (step S1503). Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the jackpot notice flag is set (S1504), and if the jackpot notice flag is set (YES in step S1504), in the second pre-determination process. It is determined whether or not the hold that triggered the jackpot notice flag has been consumed (step S1505). If the hold that triggered the setting of the jackpot notice flag has been completed (YES in step S1505), the effect control board 33 releases the jackpot notice flag (step S1506). On the other hand, if the jackpot notice flag has not been set (NO in step S1504), or if the jackpot notice flag has been set, but the hold that triggered the jackpot notice flag has not yet been digested (step Since it is not necessary to cancel the jackpot notice flag (step S1506) for NO at S1505, the process at step S1506 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the reach notice flag is set (step S1507). If the reach notice flag is set (YES in step S1507), the second preliminary determination process is performed. In step S1508, it is determined whether or not the hold that triggered the setting of the reach notice flag has been completed. When the hold that triggered the setting of the reach notice flag has been completed (YES in step S1508), the effect control board 33 cancels the reach notice flag (step S1509) and ends the variable effect end process. On the other hand, if the reach notice flag is not set (NO in step S1507), or the reach notice flag is set, but the hold that triggered the reach notice flag is not yet digested (step Since the release of the reach notice flag (step S1509) is not required for NO at S1508, the process at step S1509 is skipped. In the variation effect end process in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the decoration symbol is changed and then stopped after receiving the variation end command as described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative symbol may be completely stopped by receiving the variation end command after changing the decorative symbol before receiving the variation end command. In this case, the decorative design is temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing determined by the effect pattern, and the decorative design or the decorative image is changed in the temporarily stopped state.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the game data acquisition unit 56 that acquires game data when the start condition is established, the hold storage unit 67 that stores the game data acquired by the game data acquisition unit 56, and the hold The game data stored in the storage unit 67 is read out, and the special game determination unit 57 for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed based on the game data, and the determination result by the special game determination unit 57 A variation pattern determining unit 58 that determines a variation pattern based on the effect pattern, and an effect control that controls a symbol variation effect for stopping the decorative symbol after displaying the variation of the decorative symbol based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining unit 58 Part 75. Then, when the decoration control unit 75 temporarily or finally stops the decorative design at the timing determined in the variation pattern, the rendering control unit 75 selects one of the plurality of stop modes according to the variation pattern. The decorative design is stopped in the one stop mode. According to the gaming machine 1 having such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest in the symbol variation effect by the decorative symbol and to give a new gaming value.

  Further, the effect control unit 75 adds a decorative image to the decorative design, changes the decorative image integrally with the decorative design, and changes the decorative image when temporarily or finally stopping the decorative design. In this configuration, either the first stop mode or the second stop mode that does not change the decoration image can be selected. According to such a structure, the pattern of the production | presentation at the time of the stop of a decoration symbol becomes various, and the interest property in a game is improved more. Further, for example, the production control unit 75 selects the first stop mode when the first expectation degree with high expectation for the jackpot is high, and the expectation degree for the jackpot is lower than the first expectation degree. When the second stop mode is selected when the degree of expectation is two, the variation display or the display is made to the player according to the stop mode of the decorative image when the decorative symbol stops temporarily or finally. The result of the variable display after the next time can be suggested, and the interest in the game is further enhanced.

  The effect control unit 75 adds the decoration image to the decoration design, changes the decoration image integrally with the decoration design, and temporarily or finally stops the decoration design. The first stop mode for changing and stopping in the change mode and the second stop mode for changing and stopping the decoration image in a second change mode different from the first change mode are selected. This is a possible configuration. According to such a structure, the pattern of the production | presentation at the time of the stop of a decoration symbol becomes various, and the interest property in a game is improved more. Furthermore, for example, when the production control unit is the first expectation with a high degree of expectation for the jackpot, it selects the first stop mode to be changed and stopped in the first change mode, and the expectation for the jackpot is In the case of selecting the second stop mode to be changed and stopped in the second change mode when the second expectation level is lower than the first expectation level, the decorative design is temporarily or finally By changing the decoration image at the time of stopping, the player can be informed of the result of the change display or the change display after the next time.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a pre-determination unit 77 that performs a pre-determination based on game data stored in the holding storage unit 67 before the determination by the special game determination unit 57 is performed. And the production | generation control part 75 is a 1st stop aspect which changes a decoration image according to the determination result of the said prior determination part 77, when stopping a decoration symbol finally at the timing defined in the fluctuation pattern. It is possible to select any one of the second stop mode in which the decoration image is not changed. Thereby, it becomes possible to suggest the result displayed in the next and subsequent variation display by the stop mode of the decoration image selected based on the result of the prior determination.

  In addition, when the decoration control unit 75 finally stops the decoration symbol at the timing determined in the variation pattern, the decoration control unit 75 changes the decoration image in the first change mode according to the determination result of the prior determination unit 77. It is possible to select either one of the first stop mode to stop and the second stop mode to change and stop the decoration image in a second change mode different from the first change mode. . As a result, it is possible to suggest the result displayed in the next and subsequent variation display by the change mode of the decoration image selected based on the result of the prior determination.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the thing of the content mentioned above, A various modification is applicable.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the decoration symbol or the decoration image is completely stopped by changing the decoration symbol or the decoration image in a state where the decoration symbol is slightly moved before the decoration symbol is completely stopped has been described. However, the decorative pattern stop mode in the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the process until the decorative design reaches a state where the decorative design slightly moves at the temporary stop position at the substantially center of the image display 12, after the decorative design that finally becomes the stop design appears in the screen. When moving while sliding to the temporary stop position, the decorative design or the decorative image may be changed. At this time, the change of the decorative design or the decorative image may be completed from the appearance of the decorative design on the screen of the image display 12 until the temporary stop position is reached, or further change after reaching the temporary stop position. It does not matter even if it continues.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c are added to the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c to be changed integrally with the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The decorative images 12a, 12b, and 12c may not be added to the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c. Alternatively, the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c may not be added to the decoration symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in a predetermined gaming state such as the short-time gaming state ST3 and the specific gaming state ST4. When the variable display time for displaying the result of the jackpot determination performed by entering the start opening is set shorter than the normal gaming state ST1 as in the short-time gaming state ST3 and the specific gaming state ST4, the decorative symbols are stopped. In this case, the decoration image cannot be completely stopped after changing the decoration image. Then, compared with the case where the decoration image can be changed, the merit of adding the decoration image to the decoration symbol and changing it integrally is reduced. Therefore, when the time of the variable display for displaying the result of the jackpot determination performed based on the ball entering the starting port is set shorter than that in the normal gaming state ST1, the decoration image is not added to the decoration symbol. It is also possible. In the case where the time of the variable display is set to be short, by not adding a decorative image to the decorative symbol, the configuration of the decorative symbol becomes simple, and the player is gazing only at the decorative symbol to confirm the jackpot determination result. It will be enough.

  In the above embodiment, a person (character) is shown as an example of the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c, and the case where the pose is changed is shown as an example of changing when the decorative image is stopped. The decoration image is not limited, and animals and other images may be used as the decoration image, and the color of the image may be changed or the image may be changed to a different image. Alternatively, as an aspect of the decoration image change, another image such as an effect may be added to the decoration image.

  The above embodiment shows an example of determining whether the gaming state after the end of the special game is the specific gaming state ST4 that is a high probability state or the short-time gaming state ST3 that is a normal probability state when winning in the jackpot determination. It was. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not to end the specific gaming state ST4 for each jackpot determination even when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination in the specific gaming state ST4.

  In the above embodiment, based on whether it is longer than the time required to display the number of frames of the moving image to change the decorative design or decorative image within the time of temporary stop or the time of finalized effect specified in the effect pattern, An example has been shown in which it is determined whether or not a stop pattern to be stopped is selected after changing a decorative design or a decorative image when the decorative design is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined which stop pattern is selected according to the variation time defined in the selected variation pattern. For example, when the variation time defined in the variation pattern is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the effect control board 33 may select a stop pattern to be stopped or temporarily stopped after changing the decorative design or the decorative image. The effect control board 33 may select a stop pattern that stops or temporarily stops without changing the decorative design or the decorative image when the variation time is less than the predetermined time. As a result, the variable display can be smoothly performed by stopping the decorative design or the decorative image without changing it. That is, when the variation time is as short as about 3 seconds, for example, it may be difficult to secure a sufficient time to stop after changing the decorative design or decoration image when the variation is stopped. Then, if the variation time is less than the predetermined time, the player may overlook this even if the decoration pattern or decoration image is changed when the fluctuation is stopped, so an effective presentation by changing the decoration pattern or decoration image I can't. Furthermore, in the case of the short-time gaming state ST3 or the specific gaming state ST4, when a variation display with a variation time of less than a predetermined time is continuously performed, a notice effect is set for the previously stored suspension based on the second prior determination result. If it does, the change of a decoration design or a decoration image will continue for a short space | interval, and a player may feel troublesome. Therefore, when the variation time is less than the predetermined time in the short-time game state ST3 or the specific game state ST4, the effect control board 33 selects a stop pattern to be stopped or temporarily stopped without changing the decoration symbol or the decoration image. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the second pre-determination process, when a new hold is won for the pre-determination, when a hold stored prior to the new hold performs a reach effect, an example of not setting a notice effect showed that. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a new hold is won for the pre-judgment, a notice effect is not set if a hold stored before the new hold wins the jackpot decision It is good. As a result, when a new hold is won in advance judgment, the player's expectation is displayed in order to display the jackpot determination result of the new hold without taking a long time to digest the hold stored earlier. It becomes possible to perform the new reserved symbol variation effect while maintaining the above.

  In addition to the above-described embodiments, the present invention includes the following inventions.

  (1) An acquisition means for acquiring game data upon establishment of a start condition, a hold means for storing game data acquired by the acquisition means as a hold, and a hold display according to the number of holds stored in the hold means A display means for performing, a reference to the game data stored in the holding means, a special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player based on the referenced game data, and the special game Based on the first probability when the special game control means for performing the special game control on the condition that the special game control is determined by the game determination means, and when the specific special game is finished by the special game control means From the low probability gaming state in which the special game determination means determines that the other game is to be controlled, the special game determination means is moved to the special game determination means based on a second probability higher than the first probability. A game state control means for controlling a high-probability gaming state to be determined to control the special game, and the game data stored in the holding means, and the game state when the referenced game data is specific game data A game state ending unit for causing the control unit to end the control of the high probability gaming state; and the game data stored in the holding unit is referred to by the gaming state ending unit before the specific game data is stored in the holding unit Pre-determining means for determining whether or not it is stored, the display means as the hold display mode after the end of the specific special game, the specific game data to the hold means by the pre-determination means Can be displayed in the first hold display mode, the specific game data is stored in the hold means by the prior determination means. If it is determined to be a gaming machine and displaying at different second hold display mode from the first hold display mode.

  (2) In the above (1), the display means displays the hold display mode corresponding to the game data determined not to be the specific game data by the prior determination unit in the first hold display mode. A gaming machine characterized by being made possible.

  (3) An acquisition means for acquiring game data upon establishment of a start condition, a hold means for storing game data acquired by the acquisition means as a hold, a hold stored in the hold means, and reading the hold , A special game determination for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player, and the probability that the special game is determined to be performed in the next and subsequent special game determination from the first probability to the first probability Special game determination means capable of performing probability transition determination for determining whether or not to shift from the second probability to the first probability higher than the second probability, and the special game determination means Special game control means for performing a special game based on the result of the special game determination in the game, and special game determination for the next and subsequent games based on the result of the probability transition determination in the special game determination means. A game state setting means for shifting a probability determined to play a game from the first probability to the second probability, or from the second probability to the first probability, and a hold is stored in the hold means As a result, prior determination means for pre-determining whether or not the suspension is a suspension for shifting from the second probability to the first probability before the determination by the special game determination means for the suspension is started. And display means for performing a hold display according to the number of holds stored in the hold means, wherein the display means is a prior determination by the prior determination means among the holds stored in the hold means The game machine can display a hold display corresponding to a hold determined to be not a hold to be shifted from the second probability to the first probability in a display mode different from other hold displays.

  (4) In the above (3), when it is determined that the hold is not a predetermined hold by the pre-determination by the pre-determination means, and the hold display corresponding to the hold for which the pre-determination is performed is displayed in a display mode different from other hold displays A game machine further comprising an effect control means for performing an effect according to the determination result of the prior determination when the special symbol is changed and displayed by digestion of the hold for which the prior determination has been performed.

The present invention further includes the following inventions.
(5) Acquisition means for acquiring game data upon establishment of a start condition, storage means for storing game data acquired by the acquisition means, and game data stored in the storage means are read out, based on the game data A special game determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed, a fluctuation pattern determination means for determining a fluctuation pattern based on a determination result by the special game determination means, and the fluctuation pattern determination means And fluctuating effect control means for controlling the symbol fluctuating effect to stop the decorative symbol after displaying the fluctuating decorative symbol based on the determined fluctuating pattern. When starting, select one start mode from a plurality of start modes according to the variation pattern, and in the one start mode, the decorative design Gaming machine, characterized in that to initiate change.

  (6) In the above (5), the change effect control means adds a decoration image to the decoration design, changes the decoration image integrally with the decoration design, and starts the change of the decoration design. A game machine, wherein one of a first start mode in which the decoration image is changed and a second start mode in which the decoration image is not changed is selected.

  (7) In the above (5), the variation effect control means adds a decoration image to the decoration symbol, changes the decoration image integrally with the decoration symbol, and starts the variation of the decoration symbol. A first start mode in which the decoration image is changed in the first change mode and then a change is started, and the decorative design is changed in a second change mode different from the first change mode. One of the second start modes for starting fluctuation is selected.

  In other words, as a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a jackpot determination is made on the condition that a game ball launched on the surface of the game board enters the starting port, and various symbol variation effects are performed based on the determination result. Is widely known. Further, in such a pachinko gaming machine, the start winning opening and symbol display device which are components related to the first special symbol, and the start winning port and symbol display device which are components related to the second special symbol May be provided respectively. Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a decorative symbol corresponding to the first and second special symbols is set to a common symbol and variation mode.

  However, if a common design and a variation mode are set for the decorative symbols and a variation display of the decorative symbols is started in common, there is a risk that there is little change in the effect using the decorative symbols and the interest in the game is impaired. Accordingly, the inventions of the above (5) to (7) have been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a new gaming value is added to an effect using a decorative design.

  The following processing is performed as one embodiment of the inventions (5) to (7). In addition, the description of the configuration, function, processing, and the like of the gaming machine 1 described in the present specification and other descriptions also correspond to the embodiments of the inventions (5) to (7) unless they are inconsistent with the following description. . In the present specification, the “stop mode” is replaced with the “start mode” in the portion where the stop mode of the decorative design or decorative image is described, and then the start mode is described. Similarly, the “stop pattern” of the decorative design or decorative image is read as “start pattern”.

  When the effect control board 33 receives the effect start command transmitted from the main control board 30, the effect control board 33 reads the effect pattern 74 stored in the ROM 33b, and the effect pattern that matches the symbol variation time included in the effect start command. Select. The effect control unit 75 determines the start mode of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c at the start of variation based on the selected effect pattern. As an example of the starting mode of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, the variation is started after all or one of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is rotated. In addition, the effect control unit 75 is added to the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c, and the starting mode at the start of variation of the decorative images 24a, 24b, and 24c that change integrally with these is also based on a plurality of patterns of the starting mode. Select one pattern. As an example of a start mode of the decoration images 24a, 24b, and 24c, for example, the decoration pattern 24a, 24b, and 24c is changed, and then the variation of the decoration pattern is started.

  In addition, when the preliminary determination unit 77 performs the second preliminary determination on the game data and wins the second preliminary determination so that the presentation control unit 75 sets the preliminary announcement effect for the unsettled hold, one aspect of the preliminary announcement effect As described above, when starting the design variation effect due to the reservation digestion, one pattern is selected and set from the patterns of a plurality of start modes for the decorative design and the decorative image.

  And as a pattern of the start mode, after changing the display mode of either or both of the decorative design and the decorative image at the start of the variation, a pattern for starting the variation of the decorative design 12a, 12b, 12c, a decorative design, and There is a pattern that starts the variation of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c without changing the decorative image. In each of these patterns, there are a plurality of modes for displaying the decoration image at the start of variation, and the pattern of the start mode is configured by combining these. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, patterns (a) to (d) are conceivable as decorative pattern start patterns (“stop pattern” in FIG. 47 is replaced with “start pattern”, and “stop time” is “start time”. To read). 47, the expectation for the jackpot is the highest when the decorative design starts to change according to the pattern (a) in FIG. 47, and the expectation is the next highest when the change starts according to the pattern (b). ) And (d), the expectation for jackpots decreases. Thereby, it becomes possible to notify the player of the result of the jackpot determination in the variation display or the variation display after the next time according to the start mode of the decorative symbol.

  When selecting the decoration pattern and the decoration image start pattern, the effect control unit 75 determines the start pattern according to the degree of expectation for the jackpot. In addition to this, the effect control unit 75 determines whether or not it is possible to start changing the decorative symbol after changing the decorative symbol or the decorative image in the selected effect pattern. That is, the production control unit 75 starts from the movement of the decorative symbol based on the reception of the variation start command until the player shifts to a variable state in which individual decorative symbols cannot be identified (hereinafter referred to as “high-speed variable state”). And determine whether this is longer than the time required to display the number of frames required for displaying a moving image that changes the decorative pattern or decorative image. If the latter is long, the decorative pattern and decorative image are Start changing the decorative pattern without changing it.

  Then, after selecting the decoration pattern and the start pattern of the decoration image, the effect control unit 75 controls the decoration symbol effect control unit 75a and the decoration image effect control unit 75b to control the variation of the decoration symbol and the decoration image in the symbol variation effect.

  Further, the effect control unit 75 resumes the variation after the temporary stop in the effect pattern in which the symbol variation is resumed after the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing before the end of the symbol variation effect. As for the start mode of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c, a single pattern is selected from a plurality of start mode patterns. And the production | presentation control part 75 selects either of the patterns of a start aspect according to the expectation degree in which the jackpot determination result displayed in the said change becomes a jackpot. However, the effect control unit 75 refers to the change time in the effect pattern, and determines whether or not the decorative symbol can be changed after changing the display pattern of the decorative symbol or the decorative image when restarting the change. . In other words, the effect control unit 75 selects either the time from the end of the temporary stop to the transition to the high-speed fluctuation state or the time required to display the number of frames necessary for displaying a moving image with a decorative pattern or decorative image changing. If the latter is longer, the variation of the decorative design is started without changing the decorative design and the decorative image.

  In one embodiment of the inventions of the above (5) to (7), the effect control unit 75 selects one start mode from a plurality of start modes according to the change pattern when starting the change of the decorative design. In this start mode, the change of the decorative symbol is started, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the symbol variation effect by the decorative symbol and to give a new game value.

  In addition, the effect control unit 75 adds a decoration image to the decoration symbol, changes the decoration image integrally with the decoration symbol, and changes the decoration image when starting the variation of the decoration symbol. And the second start mode in which the decoration image is not changed. Further, the effect control unit 75 changes the decoration image in the first change mode when starting the change of the decoration symbol, and then starts the change, and the decoration image is changed to the first change mode. Is a configuration in which one of the second start modes in which the change is started after changing in a different second change mode can be selected. According to such a structure, the pattern of the production | presentation in the time of the change start of a decoration symbol becomes a variety, and the entertainment property in a game is improved further.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 12 Image display device 30 Main control board 33 Production control board (production control means)
56 Game data acquisition unit (acquisition means)
57 Special game determination unit (special game determination means, game state end means)
58 Fluctuation pattern determination unit (variation pattern determination means)
59 Game state control unit 59a Special game state control unit (special game control means)
59b Specific game state control unit (game state control means)
67 Reservation storage unit (storage means, reservation means)
75 Production control unit (variation production control means)
77 Advance determination unit (advance determination means)

Claims (1)

Acquisition means for acquiring game data upon acquisition condition establishment;
Storage means for storing game data acquired by the acquisition means;
Special game determination means for reading out game data stored in the storage means upon establishment of a start condition and determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed based on the game data;
Variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern based on a determination result by the special game determination means;
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, and the symbol display control unit is configured to stop and display the determination result.
Along with the variation display of the special symbol, a variation variation effect of displaying a plurality of decorative symbols based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means and stopping the combination with the combination of the decorative symbols indicating the determination result. Fluctuating effect control means to control;
With
The decorative design has a numeral part and a decorative part,
The variation production control means includes:
As the symbol variable effect, even without least by performing the first production which Ru changing the display mode of the decorative portions constituting the decorative symbol from a first stopping the decorative pattern when stopping the decorative symbol There are a plurality of production modes including a production mode and a second production mode that stops the decorative design without causing the first production when the decoration design is stopped.
When the variation time defined in the variation pattern is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the first effect mode is selected, and when the variation time is less than the predetermined time, the second effect mode is selected and selected. A game machine characterized in that the decoration symbol is stopped in a mode corresponding to the effected mode.

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