JP6134305B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a game machine that produces an effect that suggests whether or not a specific gaming state is to be continued when symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  In a pachinko machine that plays a game by launching a game ball owned by the player into the game area, a big hit lottery is performed for the mainstream model in recent years when the game ball wins the starting opening, and the result of the big hit lottery Based on this, after the special symbol is variably displayed, the determination symbol indicating the result of the big hit lottery is stopped and displayed. When winning the jackpot lottery, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a judgment symbol, a special game is held to open the big prize opening, and during that special game, a large number of game balls win the big prize opening and a considerable number Game balls can be acquired.

  In addition, as a starting port, a non-opening / closing type first starting port (so-called umbilicus) and an opening / closing type second starting port (so-called electric Chu) are provided, and the second starting port is difficult to open and a normal gaming state is easy to open. The game is controlled in any game state of the specific game state. Initially, the game is controlled in the normal game state, but when a special game is performed, the game can be controlled in the specific game state after the special game is finished. When a game is controlled in a specific game state after the special game is over, if the number of symbol fluctuations in which the special symbol is variably displayed after the special game is over a predetermined number of times, the game shifts from the specific game state to the normal game state, In other words, the game is controlled in the specific game state until the number of symbol fluctuations exceeds the predetermined number, but when the number exceeds the predetermined number, the game is controlled in the normal game state.

  In the specific game state, compared to the normal game state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting port, that is, the player can receive a lot of big hit lottery, suppressing the decrease of the game ball owned by the player, The player is in an advantageous state, where the player wins the big hit lottery so that he can acquire a new game ball with almost no decrease in the game ball acquired in the previous special game. You can expect games to be played.

  The applicant of the present application, when the game is controlled in the specific game state after the end of the special game, the number of symbol variation (predetermined number) to shift from the specific game state to the normal game state varies depending on the type of the special game (big win symbol) Such a model has been put into practical use (for example, see Patent Document 1). For example, if the number of symbol changes exceeds 20 after the end of the first special game, and if the number of symbol changes exceeds 40 after the end of the second special game, When the number of symbol fluctuations exceeds 60 after the completion, the game state shifts from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, in a pachinko gaming machine in which a jackpot lottery is performed by a winning entry of a game ball, when a special symbol is variably displayed, based on the result of the jackpot lottery, a game effect that suggests the lottery result is performed, This game effect enhances game play and game entertainment. In general, in a game effect with a high expectation level that is won in the big hit lottery, an effect is given in which the symbol variation time during which the special symbol is variably displayed is set relatively long so as to reach a so-called reach state.

JP 2014-90854 A

  As described above, for example, when a game is controlled in a specific game state after the end of a special game, if the number of symbol variations exceeds 20, 40, or 60, the normal game state is changed from the specific game state. For pachinko machines transitioning to, suggests whether or not the specific gaming state will continue when the special symbol variation display with a symbol variation number of 20, 40, or 60 is displayed Although the game entertainment is enhanced by performing the suggestion effect to be performed, it is a problem how the effect effect can be enhanced by combining the suggestion effect and the game effect suggesting the result of the jackpot lottery.

  This invention is providing the game machine which can improve the said subject.

The present invention (game machine (1)) includes a variable start port (11a) that can be controlled in a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter and an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter, and a game ball in the variable start port (11a). Determining means (33) for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player by entering the ball, and based on the determination result by the determining means (33), the determination is made after variably displaying the symbol The symbol display control means (34) for stopping and displaying the determination symbol indicating the result, and when the determination means (33) determines that the special game is to be performed, the symbol display control means (34) stops the determination symbol. After the display, special game execution means (35) for performing any one of a plurality of special games including the first special game and the second special game, the normal game state, and the normal game state more than the normal game state A game for controlling a game in any one of the specific game states in which the variable start port (11a) can be easily controlled to be opened. A state control means (50), and an effect control means (60) for performing an effect when the symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the symbol display control means (34), the gaming state control means (50), After the end of the first special game, the game is controlled in the specific game state until the predetermined number of symbol changes are performed by the symbol display control means (34). After the end of the second special game, the predetermined number of times Specific game state control means (50a, 50b, 50c) for continuously controlling the game in the specific game state even if the symbol variation is exceeded, the effect control means (60) is determined by the determination means (33) Based on the determination result, the first game effect that notifies the hit determination result that the special game is performed via a predetermined reach state that suggests that it is highly likely that the special game is determined to be performed, the reach Loss judgment result that the special game is not performed via the state A game effect control means (61) capable of performing any one of the second game effect for notifying the game and the third game effect for notifying the reach determination result without passing through the reach state; When the game is controlled by the game state control means (50a, 50b, 50c), and the predetermined number of symbol changes are performed by the symbol display control means (34), the specific game state does not continue. Suggesting that the first suggestion effect suggesting that, the second suggestion effect suggesting that the specific gaming state continues, and that the specific gaming state does not continue or continue, and the determining means (33 ) Suggestion effect control means (62) for performing any suggestion effect of the third suggestion effect suggesting that it is highly likely that the special game is determined to be performed, and the determination means (33) Does not play the special game If it is determined, the rate at which the third game effect is performed is higher than the rate at which the second game effect is performed, and the effect control means (60) determines the determination means in the predetermined number of symbol variations. If it is determined by (33) that the special game is not to be performed, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second game effect and the suggestion effect of any one of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are performed. it is possible, said the predetermined condition is not satisfied, it is possible to perform the any of the suggested effect of the third game effects as the first suggestion effect and the second suggested effect, the determination unit If it is determined in (33) that the special game is to be performed, the first game effect and the third suggestion effect can be performed, and the suggestion effect control means (62) The second game effect in the eye pattern variation If performed, even if the game is continuously controlled in the specific game state even if the specified game state control means (50b, 50c) exceeds the predetermined number of symbol fluctuations, before the reach state is reached. When the first suggestion effect is performed and a special continuation suggestion effect suggesting that the specific game state continues after the reach state is reached, and the first game effect is performed, characterized in that it limits the possible to perform the special continuation suggests director.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of games.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a chart which shows a big hit determination table. It is a chart which shows a symbol determination table. It is a chart which shows the opening pattern of the special prize opening in special games, the game state after the end of special games, and the like. It is a chart which shows a 2nd start opening operation table. It is a chart which shows the selection rate of a winning symbol, and the 2nd start opening pattern during an auxiliary game. It is a chart which shows a plurality of game states and those set contents. It is a graph which shows the variation pattern determination table for normal / latent game state. It is a graph which shows the variation pattern determination table for time reduction / probability change game state. (A) is a chart showing a plurality of symbol variation effects, (b) a plurality of special game effects, and (c) a plurality of ending effects. It is a figure which shows a design change effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a symbol fluctuation effect. FIG. 15 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 14. It is a chart which shows a plurality of production modes. It is a time chart which shows the frequency | count that the special symbol change frequency after a big hit game and the change display (suggestion effect) of the special symbol of a joint are performed in the short-time game state. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the suggestion effect 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the suggestion effect 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the suggestion effect 3. FIG. It is a time chart which shows execution of the production in combination production mode 1. It is a time chart which shows execution of the production in combination production modes 2 and 3. It is a graph which shows the selection rate of a non-continuation suggestion effect in case a time-short game state continues. It is a time chart which shows execution of the continuation suggestion effect after reach loss production. It is a time chart which shows execution of the production in combination production modes 4 and 5. It is a time chart which shows execution of the effect per revival after suggestion production. It is a graph which shows the selection rate of the suggestion effect of the turning point. It is a figure which shows another specific example of the suggestion effect 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows another specific example of the suggestion effect 1. FIG. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of a game control board performs. It is a flowchart of a start port SW process. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a process during a stop. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart of effect operation switch processing. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of a design variation effect selection process. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of an image control board performs.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an opening / closing frame 2 (inner frame 2) attached to an outer frame (not shown) attached to the island structure of the game hall so as to be opened and closed. The opening / closing door 3 is mounted to be freely opened and closed. A window 3a is formed in the opening / closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a.

  The left end portion of the opening / closing door 3 is supported by the left end portion of the opening / closing frame 2 so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, and the key cylinder 3c for locking the opening / closing door 3 to the opening / closing frame 2 is attached to the right end portion of the opening / closing door 3. Has been. A game board 4 is mounted on the opening / closing frame 2, and a game area 4 a in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the game board 4 and the transparent plate 3 b on the front side thereof, and the game area 4 a is opened and closed by the opening / closing door 3. .

  The open / close door 3 is provided with a storage tray 5 for storing game balls below the window 3a. The storage tray 5 has an effect button SW6a, a cross button SW6b, and an enter button SW6c ("SW") that can be operated by the player. Represents a switch), and a firing handle 7 is mounted on the lower right side of the storage tray 5.

  When the launch handle 7 is turned, the game balls introduced to the launch position are fired from the storage tray 5, and when a plurality of game balls are stored in the storage tray 5, the plurality of game balls are approximately Fired continuously at intervals of 0.6 seconds. The launched game ball is guided by the guide rail 8 and introduced from the downstream end (upper end) into the upper part of the game area 4a.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game area 4a has a first start port 10 and an openable second start port 11a (variable start port 11a) in addition to a number of obstacle nails (not shown). The mouth apparatus 11, a pair of gates 12, a large winning opening apparatus 13 having an openable large winning opening 13a, and a plurality of general winning openings 14 are arranged as shown so that game balls can pass (enter and win), respectively. Is provided. The first start opening 10, the pair of gates 12, and the plurality of general winning openings 14, respectively, include a first starting opening SW 10a for detecting a game ball won there, a pair of gates SW 12a, and a plurality of general winning openings SW 14a. Is attached.

  The start port device 11 opens and closes the second start port 11a, the opening / closing member 11b that opens and closes the second start port 11a, the second start port SW11c that detects a game ball won in the second start port 11a, and the open / close member 11b. It has a second start port SOL11d ("SOL" means a solenoid actuator), and it is usually difficult for a game ball to win a prize by the opening / closing member 11b and the second start port SOL11d (a prize cannot be won). It is possible to operate (controllable) the closed state and the open state where the game ball is easy to win.

  The big prize opening device 13 includes a big prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening / closing the big prize opening 13a, a big winning opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 13a, and a big winning opening for opening / closing the opening / closing member 13b. The prize winning opening 13a has a SOL 13d and is closed by the opening / closing member 13b and the prize winning opening SOL 13d so that a game ball is usually difficult to win (impossible to win). Can be activated (controllable).

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

  When the game ball launched into the game area 4a wins any of the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14, it is discharged from the gaming area 4a and collected, and the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, If no prize is awarded to any of the game areas 4a, the game area 4a is finally discharged from the discharge port 9 provided at the lower end of the game area 4a and collected.

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

  The image display 16 is arranged so that the screen can be seen from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the inside of the frame 15a of the center accessory 15, and game effects are mainly displayed on the image display 16. The movable accessory 17 operates as part of a predetermined game effect displayed on the image display 16 to move the accessory member 17a in a direction parallel to the game board 4 on the screen front side of the image display 16.

  A game display board 19 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 4, and the game display board 19 includes a first special symbol display 19a, a second special symbol display 19b, a normal symbol display 19c, and a first special symbol hold lamp. 19d, a second special symbol holding lamp 19e, and a normal symbol holding lamp 19f.

  The first special symbol display 19a displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, the first special symbol hold lamp 19d displays the first special symbol hold number, and the first special symbol hold number is less than 4. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the first starting port 10. The second special symbol display 19b displays the second special symbol in a variable manner, the second special symbol hold lamp 19e displays the second special symbol hold number, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the second starting port 11a.

  When the first and second special symbols are in a variable stop state and the first special symbol hold count is 1 or more, or the second special symbol hold count is 0, the first special symbol hold count is decremented by 1 One special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop symbol. When the first and second special symbols are in a variable stop state and the second special symbol hold count is 1 or more, the second special symbol hold count is decremented by 1 regardless of the first special symbol hold count and the second special symbol hold count. Starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop pattern.

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

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

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

  The computer of the payout control board 22 receives the control information from the game control board 21 and the signals from the payout ball detection SW 26b, the ball presence detection SW 26c, and the full tank detection SW 26d, and controls the payout motor 26a to the game control board 21. Output control information. The computer of the effect control board 23 receives control information from the game control board 21, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25, and signals from the effect operating device 6 (effect button SW6a, cross button SW6b, enter button SW6c). The control information is output to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25.

  The computer of the image control board 24 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the game display image display 16 and the speaker 27, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. The computer of the lamp control board 25 receives a signal from the movable accessory 17 (origin SW) and control information from the effect control board 23, and receives a frame lamp 28a, a panel lamp 28b, and a movable accessory 17 (electric Motor) and control information is output to the effect control board 23.

  As shown in FIG. 4, each means 30-36, 42-45, 50 of illustration is comprised by the computer of the game control board 21 mainly.

  Random number updating means 30 sequentially updates a big hit random number, which is a so-called hard random number of 16 bits for determining whether or not to play a special game, every minute time (0.1 μs) within a set range (0 to 65535). In addition, when a special game is played, a jackpot symbol random number, which is a so-called soft random number of 8-bit configuration for determining (deciding) a jackpot symbol, is set within a set range (0 to 199) every minute time (4 ms). Update sequentially. Furthermore, a reach random number for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when no special game is performed, and a variation pattern random number for determining (determining) the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, respectively. Update sequentially every minute in the range (0 to 99).

  The symbol information acquisition means 31 is a jackpot random number updated by the random number update means 30 when the random number acquisition condition is satisfied when the number of first special symbol hold is less than 4 when the game ball wins the first starting port 10. The jackpot symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number are acquired as a set of first special symbol information. Further, when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, if the second special symbol holding number is less than 4, the random number acquisition condition is satisfied, and the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number updated by the random number updating means 30, The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are acquired as a set of second special symbol information.

  The special symbol information acquired by the symbol information acquisition means 31 is stored (suspended) in the special symbol information storage means 32, and the number of first special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 32 is the first special symbol reservation. The number of the second special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 32 becomes the second special symbol hold number.

  When the first and second special symbols are in the variable stop state and either of the first and second special symbol holding numbers is 1 or more, the start condition for starting the variation of the special symbol is established. In addition, the special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 32 is erased (suspended) from the special symbol information storage means 32 in order for the determination by the special symbol information determination means 33 one by one. Here, when a plurality of special symbol information is held, the plurality of special symbol information is subjected to the reservation in the order acquired by the symbol information acquisition means 31, provided that the first and second When both of the special symbol information are on hold, the second special symbol information is given priority to the first special symbol information and is put on hold.

  In the special symbol information determining means 33, the big hit determining means 33a is a special game advantageous to the player (a big hit game, a small hit game) based on the big hit random number of the special symbol information that has been suspended due to the establishment of the start condition. If the jackpot determining means 33a determines that the jackpot game is to be performed, the symbol determining means 33b determines the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the jackpot symbol random number of the special symbol information ( And selecting which of a plurality of jackpot games with different degrees of advantage is to be performed, and determining the gaming state after the jackpot game is over.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination means 33a uses the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5 to set a ratio of about 1/320 (low probability) when “normal game state” or “short-time game state” is set. In addition, when “latent probability gaming state” or “probability variation gaming state” is set, the jackpot random number of the special symbol information is set to the jackpot specific value at a rate of about 10/320 (high probability). If they match, it is determined that a big hit game, which is a special game for opening the big winning opening 13a, is performed. Regardless of the set gaming state, if the big hit random number in the special symbol information matches the small hit specific value at a rate of about 3/320, it is determined that the small hit game is a kind of special game. .

  Specifically, the symbol determination means 33b selects one of a plurality of big hit symbols (big hit symbols A to G, a to d shown in FIG. 6) when the big hit determination means 33a determines that the big hit game is to be performed. When it is determined that a small hit game is to be performed, a small hit symbol is selected, and when it is determined that a special game (big hit game, small hit game) is not to be performed, a lose symbol is selected. When the special symbol information is the first special symbol information, the symbol selection is performed at the selection rate defined by the first symbol selection table shown in FIG. 6, and the special symbol information is the second special symbol information. In the case of symbol information, symbols are selected at a selection rate defined by the second symbol selection table shown in FIG.

  In the special symbol information determining means 33, the reach determining means 33c is basically in a reach state in which it is expected that the big hit game will be performed when the big hit determining means 33a determines that the big hit game is to be performed. When it is determined not to perform a big hit game, it is determined whether or not to reach a reach state that is expected to be a big hit based on the reach random number of the special symbol information.

  In the special symbol information determining means 33, the fluctuation pattern determining means 33d is a symbol selected based on the determination result by the big hit determining means 33a and the symbol determining means 33b (big hit symbols A to G, a to d, small hit symbols, lost The variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is determined (determined) based on any of the symbols), the determination result by the reach determination means 33c (whether to reach the reach state), the variation pattern random number, or the like. A specific process in which the variation pattern determination unit 33d determines the variation pattern of the special symbol will be described later.

  The special symbol display control means 34 starts the variable display of the first special symbol when the first special symbol information is suspended, and the second special symbol information is triggered when the second special symbol information is suspended. A big hit determination is made after starting the variable display of the symbol and displaying the special symbol in a variable manner with the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means 33d, that is, displaying the variation time and the special symbol specified by the variation pattern in a variable manner. The determination symbol indicating the determination result by the means 33a and the symbol determination means 33b is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined that the big hit game is performed by the big hit determination means 33a, it is determined that any of the big hit symbols A to G and a to d selected by the symbol determination means 33b is stopped and the small hit game is performed. In such a case, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the special game (big hit game or small hit game) is not performed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the special game executing means 35 determines that the special game (big hit game, small hit game) is to be performed by the big hit determination means 33a, the special symbol display control means 34 determines the determination symbol indicating the determination result, that is, the symbol determination means. After the determination symbols (big hit symbols A to G, a to d and small hit symbols) selected by 33b are stopped and displayed, a plurality of symbols corresponding to the big hit symbols A to G, a to d and the small hit symbols respectively A special game that is advantageous to the player who opens the big winning opening 13a with an open pattern corresponding to the stop-determined determination pattern (a big hit game, a small hit game) is performed. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the big hit game is set to any of 16R (round) long-term opening, 8R long-term opening, and 8R short-term opening according to the type of the big hit symbol. The opening pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the game is set to 8R short-term opening, similarly to the opening patterns corresponding to the big hit symbols F, G, d.

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

  Based on the special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage unit 32 (that is, special symbol information to be used later by the special symbol information determination unit 33), the prior determination unit 36, specifically, the symbol When the special symbol information is acquired by the information acquisition unit 31, the special symbol information determination unit 33 (big hit determination unit 33a, symbol determination unit 33b, reach determination unit 33c, fluctuation pattern determination unit 33d) is applied to the special symbol information. (E.g., whether or not to play a special game, determination of jackpot symbols A to G, a to d, determination of small hit symbol, lose symbol, determination of whether or not to reach, special symbol) (Determining the fluctuation pattern) in advance.

  On the other hand, the random number updating means 30 sequentially calculates a hit random number, which is an 8-bit soft random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game, every minute time (4 ms) within a set range (0 to 199). When a decision is made to update and play an auxiliary game, a winning design random number, which is a so-called soft random number of 8-bit configuration for determining (deciding) the winning design, is set within a set range (0 to 9) for a minute time ( Update every 4 ms).

  The symbol information acquisition means 31 satisfies the random number acquisition condition when the number of normal symbols held is less than 4 when the game ball passes through the gate 12, and the winning random number and the winning symbol random number updated by the random number updating means 30. As a set of normal symbol information. The normal symbol information acquired by the symbol information acquisition means 31 is stored (suspended) in the normal symbol information storage means 42, and the number of normal symbol information stored in the normal symbol information storage means 42 becomes the number of normal symbol reservations.

  When the normal symbol is in a variable stop state and the number of normal symbols held is 1 or more, a starting condition for starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol is established, and is stored in the normal symbol information storage means 42 every time the starting condition is established. The normal symbol information is erased (suspended) from the normal symbol information storage unit 42 for the determination by the normal symbol information determination unit 43 sequentially one by one. Here, when a plurality of pieces of normal symbol information are held, the plurality of pieces of normal symbol information are subjected to the above-mentioned processing in the order acquired by the symbol information acquisition means 31, and are put on hold.

  In the normal symbol information determination means 43, the hit determination means 43a determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game advantageous to the player based on the hit random number of the normal symbol information that has been put on hold due to the establishment of the starting condition. When it is determined that an auxiliary game is to be performed, the symbol determination means 43b determines (selects) a winning symbol to be stopped based on the winning symbol random number of the normal symbol information, and the second starting port during the auxiliary game. It is determined which of 11a open patterns, that is, a plurality of auxiliary games having different advantages.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the hit determination means 43 a has a ratio of 1/10 when “normal game state” or “latent probability game state” (“low operation mode”) is set. In addition, when “short-time gaming state” or “probability gaming state” (“high operation mode”) is set, it is determined that the auxiliary game is performed at a rate of 10/10, and the auxiliary game is performed. When the determination is made, the symbol determination means 43b selects any of a plurality of winning symbols (winning symbols a, b) as shown in FIG. 9 and determines that the auxiliary game is not performed. Select a design.

  The normal symbol display control means 44 starts the normal symbol fluctuation display when the normal symbol information is suspended and sets “normal gaming state” or “latent probability gaming state” (“low operation mode”). If “Time-short game state” or “Probability game state” (“High operation mode”) is set for 12 seconds, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable state for 0.5 seconds, and then The determination symbol indicating the determination result by the symbol determination information means 43 is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined by the hit determination means 43a that the auxiliary game execution means 45 performs the auxiliary game, the normal symbol display control means 44 determines the determination symbol indicating the determination result, that is, the determination symbol selected by the symbol determination means 43b ( After the winning symbol a or b) is stopped and displayed, an auxiliary game advantageous to the player who opens the second start port 11a is performed in an opening pattern corresponding to the determination symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the opening pattern of the second starting port 11a during the auxiliary game is set as shown according to the type of winning symbol and the game state (operation mode). .

  The gaming state control means 50 alternatively sets one of a plurality of gaming states ("normal gaming state", "short-time gaming state", "latent probability gaming state", "probability varying gaming state" shown in FIG. 10) Control the game in the game state. It should be noted that when the power is turned on, the gaming state set at the previous power-off is set continuously, and when the so-called RAM clear is executed at the time of power-on, the “normal gaming state” is set.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the “normal gaming state” or the “short-time gaming state” is set, the big hit probability determined to perform the big hit game by the big hit determination means 33a is low (for example, about the approx. 1/320), and when “latent probability gaming state” or “probability gaming state” is set, a high probability that the jackpot probability is higher than “normal gaming state” or “short-time gaming state” (for example, FIG. 5) Set to about 10/320). Further, when “normal game state” or “latent probability game state” is set, it is difficult to operate the second start port 11a in the open state as the second start port operation mode for operating the second start port 11a (control). When it is set to the low operation mode and “time-short gaming state” or “probability changing gaming state” is set, the second start port 11a is opened more than “normal gaming state” or “latent gaming state” A high operation mode that is easy to operate (easy to control) is set.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, when the low operation mode is set, the hit probability determined to perform the auxiliary game is 1/10, the variation time of the normal symbol is 12 seconds, and the second start port during the auxiliary game When the 11a start opening pattern is set to 0.1 second x 1 time or 0.1 second x 1 time + 5.6 seconds x 1 time and the high operation mode is set, the hit probability is 10/10 and the normal symbol fluctuation time Is set to 0.5 seconds and the opening opening pattern is set to 1.0 second x 6 times or 2.0 seconds x 3 times.

  When the big hit game is played by the special game execution means 35, the game state control means 50 changes the setting of the game state after the big hit game as shown in FIG. When any one of the big hit symbols A to E is stopped and displayed, so-called “probability big hit” is set, first, after the big hit game is ended, “probability changed gaming state” is set. After that, when the jackpot symbols A and B are stopped, if the number of times that the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b (the number of special symbol variations) exceeds 10,000 times, the “normal game state” is changed to “normal game”. Change the setting to "Status".

  Also, if the number of special symbol changes exceeds 60 from the stoppage of jackpot symbol C, if the number of special symbol changes exceeds 40 times from the stoppage of jackpot symbol D, the special symbol changes from the stoppage of jackpot symbol E. When the number of fluctuations exceeds 20, the setting changes from `` probability gaming state '' to `` latent probability gaming state '', respectively, and when the number of special symbol fluctuations exceeds 10000 times, `` latent probability gaming state '' changes to `` normal gaming state '' Change the setting to "".

  When the big hit symbol F is stopped and becomes a so-called “probable big hit”, after setting the big hit game, the “probable change game state” is set. After that, when the number of special symbol changes exceeds 10,000, the “probable change game state” ”To“ Normal gaming state ”. When the big hit symbol G is stopped and becomes a so-called “crash / big hit”, after setting the big hit game, the “latent probability gaming state” is set, and when the number of special symbol fluctuations exceeds 10,000, The setting is changed from “probable gaming state” to “normal gaming state”.

  When any of the big hit symbols a to c is stopped and displayed so-called “short time big hit”, first, “short time gaming state” is set after the big hit game ends. After that, if the number of special symbol changes exceeds 60 from the stop of the jackpot symbol a, if the number of special symbol changes exceeds 40 from the stop of the jackpot symbol b, the special symbol changes from the stop of the jackpot symbol c When the number of times of change exceeds 20, the setting is changed from the “short-time gaming state” to the “normal gaming state”.

  When the big hit symbol d is stopped and displayed, so-called “rush big hit”, the “normal gaming state” is set after the big hit game ends. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed so-called “small hit”, the game state before the start of the small hit game is set after the small hit game ends (that is, the game state is not changed).

  The “time-short game state” corresponds to the specific game state, the “time-short game hit” performed by stopping the jackpot symbol “a” is the third special game, and the “time-short game bonus” played by stopping the jackpot symbol “b” is the second special game. The “short-time big hit” performed by stopping the jackpot symbol c corresponds to the first special game, the special symbol variation number: 20 times is the first predetermined number (predetermined number), the special symbol variation number is 40 times, the second predetermined game This corresponds to the number of times (predetermined number).

  Then, in the gaming state control means 50, the special symbol display control means 34 changes the 20th special symbol after the first gaming state control means 50a finishes the “short-time big hit” performed by stopping the big hit symbol c. It corresponds to the specific game state control means that controls the game in the “short-time game state” (the game is controlled in the “normal game state” when the variation of the 20th special symbol is exceeded), and the second and third game states A specific game in which the control means 50b, 50c continues to control the game in the "short-time gaming state" even if the 20th special symbol fluctuation is exceeded after completion of the "short-time big hit" performed by stopping the big-hit symbol b, a It corresponds to a state control means.

  Further, in the gaming state control means 50, the special symbol display control means 34 changes the 40th special symbol after the second gaming state control unit 50b finishes the “short-time big hit” performed by stopping the big hit symbol b. This corresponds to the specific game state control means that controls the game in the “short-time game state” (the game is controlled in the “normal game state” when the variation of the 40th special symbol is exceeded), and the third game state control means 50c However, it corresponds to the specific game state control means for continuously controlling the game in the “short-time gaming state” even after the 40th special symbol variation is exceeded after the end of the “short-time big hit” performed by stopping the big-hit symbol a.

  Here, a specific process in which the variation pattern determination unit 33d determines the variation pattern of the special symbol will be described. In order to determine the variation pattern of the special symbol, there are a plurality of variation pattern determination tables, and the variation pattern determination means 33d uses the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the current gaming state to determine the jackpot determination means 33a and symbol determination. The variation pattern is determined based on the determination result (determination symbol) by means 33b, the reach random number (determination result by reach determination unit 33c), the variation pattern random number, the first and second special symbol hold numbers, and the like.

  When “normal gaming state” or “latent probability gaming state” is set, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table for the normal / latent probability gaming state shown in FIG.

  When the variation pattern determination table for the normal / latent game state shown in FIG. 11 is used, if the variation pattern of the first special symbol is a big hit, according to the judgment symbol (big hit symbol) and the variation pattern random number If any of fluctuation patterns 1 to 4 (fluctuation time; 30, 40, 50, 15 seconds) is determined and it is a small hit, fluctuation pattern 5 (fluctuation time; 15 seconds) is determined, resulting in a loss In accordance with the reach random number, the number of reservations (first special symbol reservation number), and the variation pattern random number, one of the variation patterns 6 to 9 (variation time; 12, 5, 30, 40 seconds) is determined.

  For the variation pattern of the second special symbol, if it is a big hit, any of the variation patterns 1 to 3 (variation time; 30, 40, 50 seconds) depending on the judgment symbol (big hit symbol) and the variation pattern random number In the case of a small hit, the fluctuation pattern 5 (fluctuation time; 15 seconds) is determined. In the case of loss, the fluctuation patterns 7 to 9 (fluctuation time; 5) according to the reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number. , 30, 40 seconds).

  When “Time-short game state” or “Probability change game state” is set, the change pattern is basically determined using the time-short / probability change game state change pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, if the number of special symbol changes after the special game ends after the “short-time gaming state” is set to 20, 40, 60 times, the special variation pattern for the short-time gaming state shown in FIG. 12 (2) is determined. A variation pattern is determined using a table.

  When the variation pattern determination table for the short time / probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 12 (1) is used, regarding the variation pattern of the first special symbol, if it is a big hit, its judgment symbol (big hit symbol), variation pattern random number In response, determine one of fluctuation patterns 1 to 4 (variation time; 30, 40, 50, 15 seconds), and if it is a small hit, decide fluctuation pattern 5 (variation time; 15 seconds) In this case, one of the variation patterns 11, 8, and 9 (variation time; 22, 30, 40 seconds) is determined according to the reach random number and the variation pattern random number.

  For the variation pattern of the second special symbol, if it is a big hit, any of the variation patterns 1 to 3 (variation time; 30, 40, 50 seconds) depending on the judgment symbol (big hit symbol) and the variation pattern random number If it is a small hit, the fluctuation pattern 5 (fluctuation time: 15 seconds) is determined, and if it is lost, the reach random number, the number of reservations (second special symbol reservation number), and the fluctuation pattern random number Any one of the fluctuation patterns 12, 13, 8, and 9 (variation time; 18, 2, 30, and 40 seconds) is determined.

  When the special variation pattern determination table for the short-time gaming state shown in FIG. 12 (2) is used, if the variation pattern of the first and second special symbols is a big hit, the variation pattern 14 (variation time; 20 seconds) is set. If it is determined to be a small hit, the fluctuation pattern 15 (fluctuation time; 20 seconds) is determined, and if lost, either of the fluctuation patterns 16, 17 (fluctuation time; 10,20 seconds) depending on the reach random number To decide.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when a special symbol is variably displayed by the computer of the effect control board 23, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25, based on the determination result by the special symbol information determination means 33, etc. When the game is being performed, an effect control means 60 is configured to cause the predetermined effect means 70 (image display 16, movable accessory 17, speaker 27, lamps 28a, 28b) to produce an effect, and the effect control means. 60 includes symbol variation effect control means 61 (game effect control means 61), suggestion effect control means 62, special game effect control means 63, hold display control means 64, accessory control means 65, and prefetch effect control means 66. Yes.

  Based on the determination result by the special symbol information determination unit 33, the symbol variation effect control unit 61 displays the special symbol when the special symbol display control unit 34 variably displays the special symbol on the special symbol displays 19a and 19b. The symbol variation effect (game effect) corresponding to the variation pattern (the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means 33d) is converted into a plurality of symbol variation effects (symbol variation effects 1, 2, 3,.・ ・ Select from n).

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the symbol variation effect, basically (1) after the three effect symbol sequences 16a start to vary on the image display 16, first, (2) the left effect symbol 16a-1 Then, “X” stops changing, then (3) “Y” stops changing as the right effect design 16a-2, and finally (4) “Z” changes as the center effect design 16a-3. These three stop symbol strings “XZY” are displayed in a combination display mode indicating the determination results by the big hit determination means 33a and the symbol determination means 33b.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, (1) after the three sets of effect symbols 16a start to fluctuate, (2) the effect symbol “7” on the left side stops and (3) the effect symbol on the right side. “1” fluctuates and the production symbols “7” and “1” are in a non-reach state, and then (4) the central production symbol “6” stops fluctuating (big hit and small hit non-winning) .

  Alternatively, (2) after the left side design symbol “7” stops variably, (5) the right side design symbol “7” stops variably, and these production symbols “7” and “7” are all in reach. , Normal reach production that does not shift to the development production (SP reach production, SP / SP reach production) is performed, and then (6) the central production symbol “6” stops variably (big hit and small hit non-winning), or (7) The center effect symbol “7” stops variably (big hit win), or (8) The center effect symbol “★” stops variably (big hit or small hit winner).

  Alternatively, (5) After the right design symbol “7” stops variably and reaches the reach state, (9) the design symbols “7” and “7” move to the screen corner side and are reduced and displayed. SP reach production which is production is performed. Any one of a plurality of effect videos having different jackpot expectations in the SP reach effect is displayed on the image display 16, and (11) the center effect pattern “6” fluctuates with the end of the SP reach effect. Stop (big hit and small hit non-winning), or (12) the central production symbol “7” stops variably (big win winning). Note that “SP” means special, and the SP reach production is basically a production with a higher degree of big hit expectation than the normal reach production.

  Or, as shown in FIG. 16, (1) after the three sets of effect symbols 16a start to fluctuate, (2) the effect symbol “7” on the left side stops fluctuating, and (3) the effect symbol “7” on the right side. After the movement stops and reaches the reach state, (7) production symbols “7” and “7” move to the screen corner side and are reduced and displayed, and (8) SP / SP reach production, which is an advanced production, is performed. Note that the SP / SP reach production is basically a production with a higher degree of big hit expectation than the SP reach production.

  Or, after (3) the production symbol “7” on the right side stops changing and reaches the reach state, (4) the production symbols “7” and “7” move to the screen corner side and are reduced and displayed. ) SP reach production is performed. Then, with the end of the SP reach production, (6) the central production symbol “6” stops variably and then restarts, and (7) the production symbols “7” and “7” move to the screen corner side and are reduced and displayed. (8) SP / SP reach production is performed. In the SP / SP reach production, one of a plurality of production videos having different jackpot expectations is displayed on the image display 16, and (9) with the end of the SP / SP reach production, (9) the production design “6” in the center is Fluctuation is stopped (no big win and small hit is not won), or (10) the central production symbol “7” is fluctuated and stopped (big win).

  If it is determined by the special symbol information determining means 33 that a special game (big hit game or small hit game) is to be performed, as described above, the fluctuation stops so that the left and right effect symbols (for example, “7”) are aligned. After reaching the reach state, the center effect symbol is a hit effect (big hit effect or small hit effect) where the effect that stops changing at the same symbol (for example, “7”) or “★” is a predetermined reach. This corresponds to a first game effect in which a hit determination result in which a special game is played via the state is notified.

In addition, when the special symbol information determining means 33 determines that the special game (big hit game and small hit game) is not to be performed, as described above, the right and left side effect symbols (for example, “7”) are changed so as to be aligned. After stopping and reaching the reach state, the effect in which the center effect symbol is not the same symbol (for example, “7”) nor “★” is the reach loss effect, This is equivalent to the second game effect that notifies the loss determination result that no special game is performed. An effect of notifying a loss determination result in which a special game is not performed without passing through a predetermined reach state is a lose effect (third game effect) .

  That is, the symbol variation effect control means 61, based on the determination result by the special symbol information determination means 33, the symbol variation including any one of these winning effects (big hit effect, small hit effect), reach lose effect, and lose effect. Make a production.

  In the symbol variation effect control means 61, the effect mode setting means 61 a has a plurality of effect modes (“normal effect mode” and “short-time effect mode” shown in FIG. 17) according to the game state set by the game state setting means 50. Any one of “probable effect mode”, “special effect mode”, and “prefetch effect mode”) is set, and the symbol variation effect control means 61 responds to the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means 61a. A design variation effect is performed.

  The effect mode setting means 61a is basically “normal effect mode” in the “normal game state”, “time effect mode” in the “short-time game state”, and “probability game state”. The “special effect mode” is set when the “probability effect mode” is set to the “latent game state”. However, if the “normal game state” is set after the big hit game (rush big hit) based on the big hit symbol d is performed or after the small hit game is performed, the special symbol variation frequency is set. The “special effect mode” is set until the number of times (for example, any one of 1 to 60) is exceeded, and the “normal effect mode” is set when the set number of times is exceeded.

  The symbol variation effect control means 61 performs a symbol variation effect that suggests that the game is in the “normal game state” in the “normal effect mode”, and a symbol variation effect that indicates that the time is in the “short game state” in the “short time effect mode”. In the “Probability Variation Mode”, a symbol variation effect is suggested that suggests that the “Probability Variation Game State”, and in the “Special Effect Mode” it is either “Normal Game State” or “Latent Probability Game State”. This suggests that it is difficult to distinguish either of them.

  It should be noted that the effect mode setting means 61a sets the “normal effect mode” even in the “latent probability game state”, that is, the “normal effect mode” but the “latent probability game state”. In addition, the “short-time effect mode” is set even in the “probability change game state”, that is, the “short-time effect mode” may be in the “probability change game state”.

  When the “normal effect mode” is set, the effect mode setting means 61a, when the pre-read effect control means 66, which will be described later, determines to perform the pre-read effect via the symbol variation effect control means 61, the special symbol. While “” is variably displayed several times (any of 1 to 4 times), “prefetch effect mode” is set instead of “normal effect mode”.

  Note that the symbol variation effect corresponding to each effect mode is a background image that is the background of the effect symbol displayed on the image display 16 or the display pattern of the effect symbol with respect to the symbol variation effect corresponding to the other effect modes. (Design pattern, size, direction of change, etc.)

  As shown in FIG. 18, the suggestion effect control means 62 controls the game when it is in the “short-time game state” which is a specific game state, that is, by the first, second or third game state control means 50a, 50b or 50c. When the special symbol display control means 34 displays the change of the special symbol of the first node, which is the 20th (first predetermined number of times) special symbol variation frequency. When the game is controlled by the third game state control means 50b or 50c, the special symbol change control display 34 shows the special symbol change display of the second node, which is the 40th (second predetermined number of times) special symbol change count. If the game is being controlled by the third game state control means 50c, the special symbol change control means for the special symbol change control of the third node, which is the 60th special symbol change count, is displayed. 4 is a non-continuation suggestion effect that suggests that the “short-time gaming state” does not continue (that is, the “short-time gaming state” ends and shifts to the “normal gaming state”), and Any suggestion effect of the continuation suggestion effect that suggests continuing is performed.

  Specifically, as the suggestion effect, there are the suggestion effect 1 shown in FIG. 19, the suggestion effect 2 shown in FIG. 20, and the suggestion effect 3 shown in FIG. 21, and any of these suggestion effects 1, 2, 3 is alternative. Basically, the degree of expectation that the “short-time gaming state” continues varies depending on the type of suggestion effect to be performed (for example, the expectation increases in the order of suggestion effect 1 → 2 → 3). I have to.

  In the suggestion effect 1 shown in FIG. 19, in the state where the effect symbol sequence 16a is reduced and displayed on the image display 16 in a display space that does not interfere with the display of the suggestion effect 1 (for example, at the upper right corner of the screen), 1) A roulette marked “End” and “Continue” is displayed, (2) The roulette is rotated, and (3) “Single press” operation instruction for pressing the effect button SW6a once is displayed. If the player makes a single push within a certain time, or if a certain time elapses without performing a single push, the rotation speed of the roulette slows down. Finally, (4) “End” is selected and the upper end of the roulette Or (5) “Continue” is selected and stopped and displayed on the upper end side of the roulette wheel. In this suggestion effect 1, FIGS. 19 (1) to (4) are non-continuation suggestion effects, and FIGS. 19 (1) to (3) and (5) are continuation suggestion effects. In addition, in the content of the suggestion effect 1, the degree of expectation that the “short-time gaming state” may continue may be changed by changing the number of “end” and “continuation” marked on the roulette. The suggestion effect 1 may be performed in a state in which the effect symbol sequence 16a is temporarily deleted.

  In the suggestion effect 2 shown in FIG. 20, in the state in which the effect symbol sequence 16a is reduced and displayed on the image display 16 in a display space that does not interfere with the display of the suggestion effect 2 (for example, the upper left corner of the screen) 1) “Continue to align” is displayed, (2) Three sets of left, middle, and right character strings are variably displayed, and an instruction for “multiple press” for pressing the effect button SW6a three times is displayed. If a player presses multiple times within a certain period of time, (3) the left character “T” will be stopped and displayed by the first operation, and (4) the middle character “Z” will be stopped and displayed by the second operation. (5) The right character “mi” is stopped and displayed by the third operation, or (6) the right character “ku” is stopped and displayed by the third operation. Note that if the player does not complete multiple presses within a certain period of time, and if a certain period of time has elapsed, (3), (4), (5) the left middle right character “TSUZUMI” is stopped or displayed, or (3 ) (4) (6) The left middle right character “Continued” is stopped and displayed. In this suggestion effect 2, FIGS. 20 (1) to (5) are non-continuation suggestion effects, and FIGS. 20 (1) to (4) and (6) are continuation suggestion effects. In the content of the suggestion effect 2, the degree of expectation that the “short-time gaming state” may be changed may be changed by changing the order in which the characters in the middle left and right are stopped and displayed. In addition, this suggestion effect 2 may be performed in a state where the display of the effect symbol sequence 16a is temporarily deleted.

  In the suggestion effect 3 shown in FIG. 21, in the state in which the effect symbol sequence 16a is reduced and displayed on the display space (for example, the lower left corner of the screen) that does not interfere with the display of the suggestion effect 3, 1) “Set the continuation gauge to Max” is displayed, (2) The continuation gauge is displayed, and an instruction for “long press” to continue pressing the effect button SW6a is displayed. (3) The player is fixed If a long press is performed within the period, the continuation gauge will rise, or if a certain time has elapsed without a long press, (4) the continuation gauge will be displayed as 0, or ( 5) The continuation gauge is displayed in Max. In this suggestion effect 3, FIGS. 21 (1) to (4) are non-continuation suggestion effects, and FIGS. 21 (1) to (3) and (5) are continuation suggestion effects. In addition, in the effect content of the suggestion effect 3, the degree of expectation that the “short-time gaming state” may be changed may be changed by changing the degree of increase (increase speed) of the continuation gauge at the time of long press. The suggestion effect 3 may be performed in a state in which the effect symbol sequence 16a is temporarily deleted.

  Now, when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a symbol variation effect is performed every time, that is, when the special symbols in the first, second, and third clauses are displayed in the “short time gaming state”. Both the symbol variation effect and the suggestion effect will be performed. Next, a combination effect mode for performing both effects will be described in detail.

First, as described above, the variation time of the special symbols of the first, second, and third nodes is 10 seconds or 20 seconds, and the symbol variation effect control means 61 uses the variation time; 10 seconds as the symbol variation effect. To the variation pattern 16 (predetermined condition is not established) , and when the variation time is 20 seconds, the big hit effect corresponding to the variation pattern 14 or the small hit effect corresponding to the variation pattern 15; Alternatively, a reach loss effect corresponding to the variation pattern 17 (a predetermined condition is satisfied) is performed.

  In other words, when the special symbol variation display of the first, second, and third nodes is being performed, the symbol variation effect control means 61 performs the lose effect, reach loss based on the determination result by the special symbol information determination means 33. It is possible to perform any one of the symbol variation effects of the effect and the hit effect (small hit effect, big hit effect), and the suggestion effect control means 62 includes the first to third game state control means 50a to 50c. Based on which one controls the game, that is, whether or not the “short-time gaming state” ends due to the symbol variation of the relevant node, and further based on the determination result by the special symbol information determination means 33, In addition, any suggestion effect of the continuation suggestion effect can be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the special symbol information determining means 33 determines that no special game is to be performed and the variable display of the special symbol of the first, second, or third node is being performed, the loss effect is performed. In the case of the combination effect mode 1, the loss effect is performed from the start time of the special symbol change to the stop time of the special symbol at the same time scale as 10 seconds, and when the lose effect is performed. To make a suggestion. When the suggestion effect is being performed, three sets of effect symbol sequences 16a are displayed on the image display 16 so as not to obstruct the display of the suggestion effect. At least one of the columns 16a may be stopped and displayed.

  As the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 22, when the special symbol variation display of the first node is being performed, the “short-time gaming state” ends with the symbol variation of the node (the game is controlled by the first gaming state control means 50a). If it is controlled), the non-continuation suggestion effect is performed, and the “short-time gaming state” continues even after the symbol change of the relevant joint (the game is controlled by the second or third gaming state control means 50b or 50c). If it is, the continuation suggestion is performed. Further, when the special symbol variation display of the second node is being performed, the “short-time gaming state” is ended by the symbol variation of the node (game is controlled by the second gaming state control means 50b) Causes the non-continuation suggestion effect to be performed, and if the “short-time game state” continues even after the symbol change of the relevant joint (the game is controlled by the third game state control means 50c), the continuation suggestion effect is performed. . Further, when the special symbol variation display of the third node is being performed, the “short-time gaming state” ends with the symbol variation of the relevant node (the game is controlled by the third gaming state control means 50c). The continuation suggestion is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (1), when the special symbol information determining means 33 determines that the special game is not performed, and the special symbol of the first, second, or third node is displayed, the reach lose In the combination production mode 2 when the production is performed, the reach loss production is performed from the time when the special symbol fluctuates until the time when the special symbol fluctuates until the time when the special symbol fluctuates; The suggestion will be made after it is broken. When the suggestion effect is being performed, the three sets of effect symbol sequences 16a displayed on the image display 16 so as not to interfere with the display of the suggestion effect are temporarily stopped in a reach-losing combination mode. In addition to being displayed, it is displayed so as to make a real stop as the suggestion effect ends.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (2), when the special symbol information determining means 33 determines that the special game is not performed and the variable display of the special symbol of the first, second, or third node is performed, reach lose In the combination effect mode 3 when the effect is performed, the reach lose effect is performed from the start time of the special symbol change to the stop time of the special symbol at the same time scale as 20 seconds, and the reach state is reached in the reach lose effect. Make a suggestion before it becomes. In addition, when the suggestion effect is performed, one of the three sets of effect symbol sequences 16a displayed on the image display 16 so as not to obstruct the display of the suggestion effect may be stopped and displayed. .

  As the suggestive effects shown in FIGS. 23 (1) and (2), when the special symbol variation display of the first node is being performed, the “short-time gaming state” ends with the symbol variation of the first node (first gaming state) If the game is controlled by the control means 50a), the non-continuation suggestion effect is performed, and the “time-short game state” continues even after the symbol change of the relevant joint (second or third game state control means 50b or 50c). (If the game is controlled by), a continuation suggestion effect is performed. Further, when the special symbol variation display of the second node is being performed, the “short-time gaming state” is ended by the symbol variation of the node (game is controlled by the second gaming state control means 50b) Causes the non-continuation suggestion effect to be performed, and if the “short-time game state” continues even after the symbol change of the relevant joint (the game is controlled by the third game state control means 50c), the continuation suggestion effect is performed. . Further, when the special symbol variation display of the third node is being performed, the “short-time gaming state” ends with the symbol variation of the relevant node (the game is controlled by the third gaming state control means 50c). The continuation suggestion is performed.

  In the suggestion effect of the combination display mode 1 including the loss effect shown in FIG. 22 and the suggestion effect of the combination display modes 2 and 3 including the reach loss effect shown in FIG. 23, basically, as described above, the “short-time gaming state” ”Is completed, a non-continuation suggestion effect is performed, and a“ short-time game state ”is continued, a continuation suggestion effect is performed. Even if the “state” continues (the game is controlled by the second or third gaming state control means 50b or 50c), the “short-time gaming state” remains after the symbol change due to the symbol change in the second node. Even when the game is continued (the game is controlled by the third game state control means 50c), the non-continuation suggestion effect can be performed.

  Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (1), when the special symbol variation display of the first node is performed, the “short-time gaming state” continues but is not continued when the loss effect is performed. When the ratio of the suggestion effect is set to 20% and the special symbol of the second section is displayed in a variable manner, the “short-time gaming state” continues when the loss effect is performed, but the discontinuous suggestion effect When the reach loss effect is performed when the special symbol variation display of the first clause is being performed as shown in FIG. 24 (2), “Status” continues, but the ratio of the non-continuation suggestion effect is set to 30%, and when the special symbol variation display in the 2nd clause is performed, the “short-time gaming state” is displayed when the reach lose effect is performed. Is set to 40%, but the ratio of suggesting discontinuation suggestion is set. It is. That is, as a table (selection rate) used to determine whether or not to perform a non-continuous suggestion effect (that is, whether or not to perform a continuous suggestion effect), the type of symbol variation effect (lost effect or reach lose effect) In other words, one of the tables (selection rate) shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B is selected based on the determined variation pattern. In this way, with respect to the ratio of causing the non-continuation suggestion effect to be performed when the special symbol variation display of each joint is performed, the ratio at the time of performing the loss effect and the ratio at the time of executing the reach loss effect are different (for example, The ratio at the time of execution of the reach loss effect is made higher than the ratio at the time of execution of the loss effect), but may be the same.

If the non-continuation suggestion effect is performed even when the “short-time gaming state” continues, the continuation suggestion effect is performed at the end or after the end of the lose effect or reach lose effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25 (1), immediately before the end of the change display of the special symbol of the first or second node, or as shown in FIG. 25 (2), the first or second node. Immediately after the start of the next special symbol variation display, a continuation suggestion effect (special continuation suggestion effect) that suggests that the “short-time gaming state” will continue revitalized in a predetermined manner (the suggested effects 1 to 3 above ) Different presentation modes). For example, after the temporary stop of the three sets of effect symbol sequences 16a or the actual stop in the special symbol variation of the joint, an operation instruction for the effect button SW6a is displayed on the image display 16, and the player gives an effect within a certain period. When the button SW6a is operated or a certain time elapses even if the button SW6a is not operated, it is displayed that the “short-time gaming state” continues (for example, “still more”). Even if the “short-time gaming state” does not continue, such an effect may be performed. In this case, even if the player operates the effect button SW6a within a certain period or does not operate, a certain time elapses. Even so, the fact that the “short-time gaming state” continues is not displayed, and as a result, the “short-time gaming state” has ended.

  Here, the selection ratios of jackpot symbols a, b, and c that become the short and big jackpot shown in FIG. 6 (5%, 5%, 5% for the first symbol selection table, 10%, 5% for the second symbol selection table) , 5%), and even if the ratio shown in FIG. 24 is taken into account, the ratio that allows the continuous suggestion effect to be performed when the special symbol of the first section is displayed in a variable manner, The ratio that the continuation suggestion effect is performed when the special symbol variation display of the second clause is performed, and the proportion that the continuation suggestion effect is performed when the special symbol variation display of the third clause is performed. Continuing, the one where the variation of the special symbol of the second clause is performed rather than the first clause, and the one where the variation of the special symbol of the third clause is performed than the second clause is continued The rate at which the suggestion effect is performed decreases.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (1), when the special symbol information determining means 33 determines that the special game is to be performed and the variable display of the special symbol of the first, second, or third node is performed, the winning effect is given. In the combination effect mode 4 when the special effect is performed, the special effect is performed from the start of the change of the special symbol to the stop of the change with the change time of the special symbol; Make a suggestion before it becomes. In addition, when the suggestion effect is performed, one of the three sets of effect symbol sequences 16a displayed on the image display 16 so as not to obstruct the display of the suggestion effect may be stopped and displayed. .

  As shown in FIG. 26 (2), when the special symbol information determining means 33 determines that the special game is to be performed and the variable display of the special symbol of the first, second, or third node is performed, the winning effect is given. In the combination effect mode 5 when the special event is performed, the special effect is performed from the time when the special symbol starts to fluctuate until the time when the special symbol is changed. The suggestive effect is performed after this is done. When the suggestion effect is being performed, the three sets of effect symbol sequences 16a displayed on the image display 16 so as not to obstruct the display of the suggestion effect are displayed in a temporarily stopped state. After that, it is displayed so as to stop this as the suggestion effect ends.

  In the production mode 5 shown in FIG. 26 (2), in the majority of the hit production performed before the suggestion production, after reaching the reach state, a plurality of production symbols are temporarily stopped in the reach-losing combination mode, and the reach-losing production is performed. As shown in FIG. 27, at the end of the suggestion effect, a plurality of effect symbols are restarted and then the stop combination is stopped in the hit combination mode. Make a production.

  As suggested effects shown in FIGS. 26 (1) and 26 (2), it is assumed that a special game is not performed due to a symbol change of a joint, regardless of whether or not the “short-time gaming state” continues after the symbol change of the joint, Regardless of which of the first to third gaming state control means 50a to 50c controls the game, any suggestion effect of the non-continuation suggestion effect and the continuation suggestion effect can be performed.

  That is, even when the first game state control means 50a controls the game when the special symbol of the first node is displayed, the game is controlled by the second or third game state control means 50b or 50c. Even if the game is controlled, or when the game is controlled by the second game state control means 50b when the special symbol variation display of the second node is being performed, the third game state control means Even when the game is controlled at 50c, or even when the game is controlled by the third gaming state control means 50c when the special symbol of the third node is displayed, the non-continuation suggestion It is possible to perform an effect or a continuous suggestion effect.

  Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 28 (1), when the game is controlled by the first gaming state control means 50a when the variation of the special symbol of the first node is performed at the time of hitting, When the rate at which the non-continuation suggestion effect is performed is set to 80% and the ratio at which the continuation suggestion effect is performed is set to 20%, and the game is controlled by the second or third gaming state control means 50b or 50c, the non-continuation suggestion The ratio for directing is set to 20%, and the ratio for performing continuous suggesting is set to 80%. When the game is controlled by the first game state control means 50a in the symbol variation of the first node at the time of hitting (the “short-time game state” is not continued), the rate at which the continuous suggestion effect is performed is 100% or When the rate at which the non-continuation suggestion effect is performed is set to 100% and the game is controlled by the second or third game state control means 50b or 50c (the "short-time game state" continues), the continuation suggestion effect is performed. The ratio for performing the non-continuation suggestion effect may be set to 100%.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 28 (2), when the second game state control means 50b controls the game when the second symbol special symbol is displayed at the time of winning, When the ratio for performing the continuation suggestion effect is set to 60%, the ratio for performing the continuation suggestion effect is set to 40%, and the game is controlled by the third game state control means 50c, the ratio for performing the discontinuation suggestion effect is set. 40%, and the rate at which continuous suggestion production is performed is set to 60%. When the game is controlled by the second gaming state control means 50b in the symbol variation of the second node at the time of hitting (the “short-time gaming state” is not continued), the rate at which the continuous suggestion effect is performed is 100% or When the ratio at which the non-continuous suggestion effect is performed is set to 100% and the game is controlled by the third gaming state control means 50c ("short-time game state" continues), the ratio at which the continuous suggestion effect is performed is 100%. Or you may set the ratio which performs non-continuation suggestion production to 100%.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 28 (3), the game is controlled by the third gaming state control means 50c when the special symbol variation display of the second node is performed at the time of hitting. The ratio that makes the continuation suggestion effect set to 20%, and the ratio that makes the continuation suggestion effect set to 80%. In addition, in the symbol variation of the third node at the time of hitting, that is, when the game is controlled by the third gaming state control means 50c (the “short-time gaming state” is not continued), the rate at which the continuous suggestion effect is performed is 100%. Or you may set the ratio which performs non-continuation suggestion production to 100%.

  By the way, as described above, the degree of continuation expectation of the “short-time gaming state” varies depending on the type of suggestion effect to be performed (the suggestion effects 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 19 to FIG. 21). While changing the continuation expectation level of the “short-time game state”, the special game expectation level (big hit expectation level) in which the special game is performed may be changed depending on the type of the suggestion effect and the content of the effect. In other words, an effect that suggests the determination result by the special symbol information determination means 33 may be performed using the suggestion effect.

  For example, the continuation expectation level of the “short-time gaming state” is increased in the order of the suggestion effect 1 → 2 → 3, but the special game expectation level is conversely of the suggestion effect 3 → 2 → 1. You may make it become high in order. In addition to the suggestion effects 1 to 3, a premium suggestion effect 4 may be additionally provided so that the suggestion effect 4 can be selected and performed only at the time of a hit. In each of the suggestion effects 1 to 3, the display character or background color may be a gold suggestion or a rainbow color that is different from the normal, and may be a premium suggestion effect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 29, in the suggestion effect 1, the roulette with (1) “End”, “Continue”, “Chance” and “Intense heat” is displayed on the image display 16 and (2 ) The roulette is rotated and displayed. (3) The “single press” operation instruction to press the effect button SW6a once is displayed. Finally, (4) “Chance” is selected and stopped at the upper end of the roulette. Alternatively, (5) “Intense heat” may be selected and stopped and displayed on the upper end side of the roulette wheel. When the “chance” is stopped and displayed, the special game expectation becomes higher. However, when the “extreme heat” is stopped and displayed, the special game expectation becomes higher.

  In addition, in the special symbol variation in the third clause, the “short-time gaming state” always ends, that is, normally (when lost), a non-continuation suggestion effect is performed. The continuation suggestion effect is performed at a rate of 80%, and the continuation suggestion effect at this time is a premium effect. In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, in the suggestion effect 1 performed by the change of the special symbol in the third clause, a roulette that is initially marked only with “continue” is displayed. You may make it understand that it is a direction.

  Note that the suggestion effect control means 62 displays the change of the special symbol of the next joint in the symbol change effect determined by lottery, for example, even when the special symbol other than the joint is displayed. After that or until the special symbol change display in the third section, an effect that suggests (whispering) whether or not the “short-time gaming state” will continue is displayed on the image display 6 in a predetermined display mode, for example, with a predetermined character. It may be displayed.

  Next, the special game effect control means 63, when the special game is executed by the special game execution means 35, the special symbol display control means 34 is stopped by the special symbol display control means 34 when the special game is started (small bonus symbol) ), A special game effect selected from a plurality of special game effects (special game effects 1, 2, 3,... N) shown in FIG. At the end of the game, an ending effect selected from a plurality of ending effects (ending effects 1, 2, 3,... N) shown in FIG.

  When the first special symbol information is stored in the special symbol information storage unit 32, the hold display control unit 64 stores the first special symbol hold number and a considerable number of the first special symbol hold symbols 16 b on the image display 16. When the second special symbol information is stored in the special symbol information storage means 32, the number of the second special symbol reservation and the corresponding number of the second special symbol reservation symbols 16c are displayed on the image display 16 (FIG. 2). FIG. 2 shows a case where the first special symbol reservation number is 2 and the second special symbol reservation number is 1.

  The accessory control means 65 can control the movable accessory 17 based on the determination result by the special symbol information determination means 33 to operate the movable member 17a. Specifically, when any one of a plurality of symbol variation effects with an accessory action is performed by the symbol variation effect control means 61, the operation mode determined at a timing determined based on the symbol variation effect. The movable member 17a is operated.

  It should be noted that the accessory control means 65 determines that the remaining number of times of change until the special symbol change display of the milestone is set is the set number of times (for example, 1 to 5 times) when in the “short-time gaming state”. When a special symbol change display (for example, the special symbol change count is 16 to 20, 36 to 40, 56 to 60 times) is performed, the movable member is used as an effect to indicate whether or not the "short-time gaming state" continues. 17a may be operated.

  For example, when the variation display of a specific special symbol is performed, the remaining number of variations until the variation display of the special symbol of the joint is performed is 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 (last) (in this case, the image It is preferable to display this on the display unit 6). The movable member 17a may be operated in accordance with the countdown. In addition, the continuation expectation degree of the “short-time gaming state” may be changed depending on an operation mode (for example, a difference in operation width or speed) of the movable member 17a.

  The pre-reading effect control unit 66 determines whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect based on the determination result by the prior determination unit 36, and when it is determined to perform the pre-reading effect, the special symbol information that is the target of the pre-reading effect. On the other hand, before the special symbol information is digested, a pre-reading effect that can increase the special game expectation is performed.

  For example, as the pre-reading effect, the design variation effect controlling means 61 displays a pre-reading background image different from the normal background image displayed when the pre-reading effect is not performed over a plurality of variations of the special symbol, and is put on hold. When the pre-read zone effect that makes the player expect a big hit based on the special symbol information is performed (that is, the pre-read effect mode is set), or the hold display control means 64 does not perform the pre-read effect. In other words, a look-ahead reserved symbol having a design (for example, color or shape) different from the normal reserved symbol displayed on the screen is displayed.

  Here, the pre-reading effect control means 65, when in the “short-time gaming state”, the remaining number of changes until the special symbol change display of the milestone is performed is the set number of times (for example, 1 to 5 times). When a variation display of a specific special symbol (for example, the number of special symbol variation is 16 to 20, 36 to 40, 56 to 60), it is prohibited to perform a pre-reading effect.

  Next, in order to achieve the functions of the means 30 to 36, 42 to 45, 50, and 60 to 66 shown in FIG. 4, the control device 20 (game control board 21, presentation control board 23, image control board 24) is provided. The main processing to be executed will be described based on a flowchart.

  As shown in FIG. 31, timer interrupt processing executed by the computer of the game control board 21 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt processing, random number update processing (S1), switch processing (S2) The symbol process (S3), the electric accessory process (S4), the prize ball process (S5), and the output process (S6) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the start port SW process performed in the switch process of S2, when the first start port SW10a is on (S11; Yes), when the first special symbol reservation number U1 is less than 4 (S12 Yes), the first special symbol hold number U1 is incremented and updated to U1 + 1 (S13), and the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number (first special symbol information) are acquired and stored ( Next, a pre-determination process (S15) is executed, and a first special symbol reservation number increase command is set (S16).

  When the second start port SW11c is on (S17; Yes), when the second special symbol reservation number U2 is less than 4 (S18; Yes), the second special symbol reservation number U2 is incremented and updated to U2 + 1 ( S19), the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number (second special symbol information) are acquired and stored (S20), and then the pre-determination process (S21) is executed, and the second special symbol is executed. A pending number increase command is set (S22).

  In the predetermination process of S15 and S21, basically the same process as S38 and S39 of the special symbol process described below is performed. In S16 and S22, information on the determination result of the predetermination process of S15 and S21 is obtained. A command for increasing the number of special symbols to be retained is set. The commands set in S16 and S22 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the effect control board 23 by the output process of S6.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the special symbol process performed in the symbol process of S3, it is determined whether or not the special game flag is ON (S31), and when the determination of S31 is No, that is, a big hit game or a small hit game is executed. If not, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S32). If the determination in S32 is Yes, the process proceeds to S42.

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

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the jackpot determination process of S38, first, a jackpot determination value process (S51) is executed. Here, the digest priority order of the special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 32 is determined. Whether or not the big hit random number of the highest special symbol information is the big hit specific value as described with reference to FIG. 5 is determined (S52). If the determination in S52 is Yes, symbol determination value processing (S53) is executed. Here, based on the jackpot symbol random number of the special symbol information, as described with reference to FIG. Is selected and set (S54).

  When the determination in S52 is No, it is determined whether the big hit random number is a small hit or not by determining whether or not the big hit random number is a specific value for the small hit (S55). If the determination in S55 is Yes, a small winning symbol is set (S56), and if the determination in S55 is No, a lost symbol is set (S57). The special symbol information subjected to the jackpot determination process is erased (digested) from the special symbol information storage means 32.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the variation pattern selection process of S39, based on the symbol set in the jackpot determination process (S54 or S56 or S57) of S38, the reach random number of the special symbol information, the variation pattern random number, etc. As described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, any one of a plurality of special symbol variation patterns (variation times) is selected and determined. Thereafter, the first or second special symbol is started to vary (S40), and a special symbol variation start command including information on the determination symbol set in S38 and the variation pattern determined in S39 is set (S41).

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

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the stop process of S45, first, when the short-time gaming state flag is ON (S61; Yes), the short-time continuation number J is decremented and updated to J-1 (S62). When it becomes 0 (S63; Yes), the short time gaming state flag is turned OFF (S64). When the probability variation game state flag is ON (S65; Yes), the probability variation continuation number X is decremented and updated to X-1 (S66), and when X = 0 (S67; Yes), the probability variation game state flag is turned OFF. (S68). When the latent probability gaming state flag is ON (S69; Yes), the latent probability continuation number Y is decremented and updated to Y-1 (S70), and when Y = 0 (S71; Yes), the latent probability gaming state flag Is turned off (S72).

  Next, in the case of a big hit (S73; Yes), the short time duration count J, the probability variation duration count X, and the latent probability duration count Y are reset to 0 (S74), the short duration gaming state flag, the probability variation gaming state flag, and the latent probability gaming state. The flag is turned off (S75), the special game flag is turned on (S76), and even in the case of a small hit (S77; Yes), the special game flag is turned on (S76). The gaming state is “time-short gaming state” when the short-time gaming state flag is ON, “probable gaming state” when the probability-changing gaming state flag is ON, and when the latent-probing gaming state flag is ON. In addition, when the probability variation gaming state flag is OFF, it becomes “latent probability gaming state”, and when all of the short-time gaming state flag, probability variation gaming state flag, and latent probability gaming state flag are OFF, it becomes “normal gaming state”.

  Thereafter, in the big prize opening process performed in the electric accessory process of S4, when the special game flag is ON, as described with reference to FIG. 7, in the case of a big win, depending on the type of the big win symbol, 16R The big hit game that opens the big prize opening 13a is executed by any one of the opening patterns of long-term opening, 8R long-term opening, and 8R short-term opening. A small hit game that opens the winning opening 13a is executed.

  In this special winning opening process, an opening command including information on an opening pattern (or corresponding big hit symbol or small winning symbol) of the special winning opening 13a to be executed is set at the start of the special game. Further, at the end of the special game, as described with reference to FIG. 7, a game state setting process for setting a game state corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is executed, and the game state information set there Ending command including is set. Also, the special game flag is turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the gaming state setting process in the big prize opening process, first, it is determined whether or not a small hit (S81), and if the determination in S81 is No, a short and big big hit (a big hit symbol is a to c) (S82), and if the determination in S82 is No, it is determined whether or not it is a probability change or a sudden big hit (any of the big hit symbols A to E or F) (S83), the determination of S83 In the case of No, it is determined whether or not a big hit hit (big hit symbol is G) (S84). When the determination in S84 is No, a rush big hit (big hit symbol is d) is made.

  If the determination in S82 is Yes, the short time gaming state flag is turned ON (S85), and 20 or 40 or 60 is set in the short time continuation number J depending on the big hit symbol (any of ac) (S86). ). If the determination in S83 is Yes, the probability variation game state flag is turned on (S87), and the probability variation continuation number X is set to 20 or 40 or 60 or 10000 according to the big hit symbol (A to F) ( After that, it is determined whether or not it is a specific probability change big hit (a big hit in which 20 or 40 or 60 is set in the number X of probability change continuation). If the determination in S84 or S89 is Yes, the latent game state flag is turned on (S90), and the latent probability continuation count Y is set to 10000 (S91).

  As shown in FIG. 37, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the effect control board 23 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, a command is received from the game control board 21 and Command reception processing (S101) capable of executing processing based on commands, rendering operation switch processing (S102) capable of executing processing related to operations of the rendering operation device 6, commands can be transmitted to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 Command transmission processing (S103) is sequentially executed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 38, in the effect operation switch process of S102, when the effect button SW6a is ON (S104; Yes), an effect button operation command is set (S105), and when the cross button SW6b is ON (S106). Yes), a cross button operation command is set (S107), and if the enter button SW6c is ON (S108; Yes), an enter button operation command is set (S109). The commands set in S105, S107, and S109 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by the command transmission process of S103.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in the command reception process of S101, when a hold number increase command is received (S111; Yes), a hold number addition process (S112) is executed, and then a hold number increase command is set ( After that, a prefetching related process (S114) is executed at the time of holding number addition.

  In the pre-read related process at the time of adding the hold number in S114, the received hold number increase command is analyzed, and it is determined whether or not to perform a pre-read zone effect different from the normal as the pre-read effect based on the analysis information as described above. In addition, it is determined whether or not to display a prefetch pending symbol having a design different from the normal one. When it is determined to perform a prefetch effect, the start timing of the prefetch effect is set.

  However, as described above, when in the “short-time gaming state”, a specific special number in which the remaining number of changes until the special symbol change display of the milestone is displayed is a set number of times (for example, 1 to 5 times). When the symbol variation display (for example, the number of special symbol variations is 16 to 20, 36 to 40, 56 to 60 times) is performed, the process related to the prefetch effect in S114 is not performed (prohibited).

  Next, when a special symbol variation start command is received (S115; Yes), symbol variation effect selection processing (S116) is executed. As shown in FIG. 40, in the symbol variation effect selection process in S116, the received special symbol variation start command is analyzed (S131), the set effect mode is referred to (S132), and the result is shown in FIG. 13 (a). From the plurality of symbol variation effects, the symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern analyzed in S131 and the effect mode referred to in S132 is selected (S133).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is in the “short-time gaming state” (S134). If the determination in S134 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation display is 20, 40, or 60 times. (S135). If the determination in S134 or S135 is No, a symbol variation effect start command including information on the symbol variation effect selected in S133 is set (S134). On the other hand, if the determination in S135 is Yes, based on the symbol variation effect selected in S133, the combination effect modes 1 to 2 shown in FIGS. 22, 23 (1) (2), 26 (1) (2) are shown. 5 is selected (S136), the type of suggestion effect to be performed (any of suggestion effects 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 19 to 21) is selected, and then information on the combination effect mode selected in S136 is obtained. The included symbol variation effect start command is set (S137).

  As shown in FIG. 39, when a special symbol change stop command is received (S117; Yes), a symbol change effect end process (S118) is executed and an opening command is received (S119; Yes). When a special game effect selection process (S120) is executed and an ending command is received (S121; Yes), an ending effect selection process (S122) is executed, and finally a customer waiting process (S123) is executed.

  In the special game effect selection process of S120, the received opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis information, as described with reference to FIG. 13B, the analysis information corresponds to the opening pattern of the big prize opening 13a. A special game effect to be selected is selected from a plurality of special game effects, and a special game effect start command including information on the special game effect is set. In the ending effect selection process of S122, the received ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis information, as described with reference to FIG. 13C, a plurality of ending effects corresponding to the game state of the analysis information are obtained. An ending effect start command including information on the ending effect is set.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the game effect process executed by the computer of the image control board 24, the hold display process for displaying the hold symbol (S201) and the symbol change effect process for executing the symbol change effect (S202). The special game effect process (S203) for executing the special game effect and the ending effect is sequentially executed.

  In the hold display process of S201, when the hold number increase command is received, one of the first and second hold symbols 16b and 16c is newly displayed at the end of the digest order, and when the symbol change effect start command is received, the digest order If any of the first and second reserved symbols 16b and 16c displayed at the beginning is deleted, and if any one of the first and second reserved symbols 16b and 16c is displayed, the reserved symbol is It is displayed so as to shift by 1 to the top of the digestion order.

  In the symbol variation effect process of S202, when the symbol variation start command is received, the symbol variation effect based on the analysis information is displayed on the image display 16 in the effect mode corresponding to the current gaming state, and the special game effect process of S203. Then, when the special game effect start command is received, the special game effect based on the analysis information is displayed on the image display 16, and when the ending effect start command is received, the ending effect based on the analysis information is displayed on the image display 16. Is done.

  In particular, in the symbol variation effect process of S202, when a symbol variation effect start command including information on the combination effect mode is received, a symbol variation effect based on the analysis information is displayed on the image display 16, and the symbol variation effect of the symbol variation effect is displayed. During execution, or when the design variation effect is a reach state (reach lose effect or hit effect), after the design variation effect is executed or before the reach state during the design variation effect is being executed In addition, the suggestion effect (non-continuation suggestion effect or continuation suggestion effect) based on the analysis information is displayed on the image display 16.

The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described.
When the “normal gaming state” or “latent gaming state” is set, the player operates the firing handle 7 to fire the game ball so that the game ball falls on the left side of the center object 15. When a game is played by so-called left-handed and "short-time game state" or "probability game state" is set, or when a special game (especially a big hit game in which the big winning opening 13a is opened for a long time) is being performed, A game is played by so-called right-handed hitting of the game ball so that the game ball falls on the right side of the center actor 15 by operating the firing handle 7.

  If the first starting symbol 10 can be aimed by left-handed and the number of first special symbol hold is less than 4, and the game ball wins the first starting symbol 10, the first special symbol information is acquired and the special symbol information is acquired. The first special symbol information stored in the storage means 32 and stored in the special symbol information storage means 32 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the first special symbol starts to change.

  When the second starting symbol 11a opened by the right stroke can be aimed and the number of the second special symbol holding number is less than 4, when the game ball wins the second starting symbol 11a, the second special symbol information is acquired and special The second special symbol information stored in the symbol information storage means 32 and stored in the special symbol information storage means 32 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the second special symbol changes.

  The left gate 12 can be aimed at the left and the right gate 12 can be aimed at the right. When the number of normal symbols held is less than 4, when the game ball passes the gate 12, the normal symbol information is acquired. The normal symbol information stored in the normal symbol information storage means 42 and stored in the normal symbol information storage means 42 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the normal symbol variation starts. Here, first, a winning lottery is performed by digesting the normal symbol information, and when winning in the winning lottery, an auxiliary game is generated in which the second starting port 11a is opened after the normal symbol display 19c hits the symbol and stops changing. .

  When the “normal game state” or the “latent game state” is set, it is almost impossible to expect a winning of the game ball to the first start port 10 even if the right strike is performed, and the second start port operation mode is set. Since the low operation mode is set and the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 11a can hardly be expected, the game is played while reducing the number of owned game balls by left-handed. When the “short-time game state” or “probability game state” is set, the high operation mode is set as the second start port operation mode, and a right turn is performed, and a relatively large number of the second start port 11a are set. Since winning of the game ball can be expected, it is possible to play the game by substantially maintaining the number of game balls owned by right-handed.

  The special symbol information stored in the special symbol information storage means 32 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the change of the special symbol starts. At that time, a plurality of special symbol information is stored in the special symbol information storage means 32. In this case, the plurality of special symbol information is digested in the order in which they are acquired. However, if both the first and second special symbol information are stored, the second special symbol information is the first special symbol information. Prioritized over information. Then, when the special symbol information is digested, a big hit lottery is performed, and when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game in which the big winning symbol 13a is opened after the big winning symbol is stopped changing on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b is generated. .

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

  By the way, based on the determination result by the special symbol information determination means 33, the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b, and then the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. When this is done, a symbol variation effect is performed, and as this symbol variation effect, an effect suggesting the degree of expectation of jackpot is performed, and this symbol variation effect enhances game characteristics and game entertainment.

  Since the symbol variation effect is basically performed in the effect mode according to the current game state, the player can grasp the current game state from the symbol variation effect (effect mode) being performed. . For example, in the “short time gaming state”, the symbol variation effect is performed in the “short time effect mode”, so that the player can grasp that the “short time gaming state”.

  In the present invention, when a short-time big hit game based on any one of the big hit symbols a to c is performed, the game is controlled in the “short-time game state” after the big hit game is finished, and the special symbol variation frequency is a big hit symbol a to When any of 20, 40, and 60 times corresponding to c is exceeded, the game shifts from the “short game state” to the “normal game state”, that is, the game is controlled in the “normal game state”. In the “short-time gaming state”, the player can play the game by maintaining the number of possessed game balls by right-handed until the transition from the “short-time gaming state” to the “normal gaming state”. It is possible to expect that the big hit lottery will be won and the big hit game will be performed so that a new game ball can be acquired without almost reducing the game balls acquired in the big hit game.

  When in the “short-time gaming state”, the symbol variation effect is performed in the “short-time effect mode”. From the symbol variation effect, the player becomes the “short-time gaming state” and the special symbol variation number of times is the first section. It cannot be known whether it will continue until it reaches 20 times, it will continue until it reaches 40 times, which will be the second passage, or it will continue until it reaches 60 times, which will be the third passage. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the special symbols of the first, second, and third clauses are displayed, the non-continuous suggestion effect suggesting that the “short-time gaming state” does not continue. , And any suggestion effect of the continuation suggestion effect indicating that the game is to be continued, and this suggestion effect can give the player the expectation that the “short-time gaming state” will continue. Interest is further enhanced.

  Here, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the variation display of the special symbol of the first, second, and third nodes (the special symbol variation frequency is 20, 40, 60th) is performed, The design effect is a combination of the symbol variation effect that suggests the expected degree of jackpot and the suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the “short-time gaming state” will continue. The challenge is how to make it higher. For example, if an effect that emphasizes only the suggestion effect is performed with the change display of the special symbol of the joint, the effect of the effect cannot be enhanced.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, when the game is in the “short-time game state”, the special game is performed via the reach state when the special symbol is changed and displayed in the big hit lottery. It is possible to perform reach losing effects that notify the result of no losing judgment, and when performing reach losing effects, if the `` short-time gaming state '' ends due to the symbol variation of the relevant joint, after the reach losing effects are performed A non-continuous suggestion effect can be performed, and when the “short-time gaming state” continues even after the symbol change of the relevant joint, the continuation suggestion effect can be performed after the reach lose effect is performed.

  Alternatively, when the reach lose effect is performed, the suggestion effect can be performed before reaching the reach state during the reach lose effect. As the suggestion effect, the “short-time game state” is terminated by the symbol variation of the relevant node. In some cases, a non-continuation suggestion effect can be performed, and when the “short-time gaming state” continues even after the symbol change of the relevant joint, the continuation suggestion effect can be performed. Even if the “short-time gaming state” continues, a non-continuation suggestion effect can be performed. In this case, after the reach lose effect is performed, the continuation suggestion effect can be performed again as the suggestion effect.

  Also, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the big hit lottery is won and the special symbol variation display of the milestone is displayed, the hit determination result that the special game is performed via the reach state is notified. It is possible to make a hit effect, and when the hit effect is made, it is assumed that the special game has not been performed due to the change in the symbol of the relevant joint before reaching the reach state during the hit effect. Regardless of whether or not the “short-time gaming state” is continued later, it is possible to perform any suggestion effect of the non-continuation suggestion effect and the continuation suggestion effect.

  Or, in the case of performing a hit effect, whether or not the “short-time game state” continues after the symbol movement of the relevant joint, assuming that a special game was not performed due to the symbol variation of the relevant joint Regardless, it is possible to perform any suggestion effect of non-continuation suggestion effect and continuation suggestion effect. In this case, in most of the hit effects performed before the suggestion effect, a plurality of effect symbols are reached. Make a temporary stop in the combination mode, make it appear that it is a reach loss production, and at the end of the suggestion production, restart a plurality of production symbols and then make a real per-return effect to make a real stop in the winning combination mode Can do.

  As described above, when the special symbol variation display is performed, it is possible to perform not only the suggestion effect but also the symbol variation effect, and the symbol variation effect suggesting this jackpot expectation degree, It can be used in combination with a suggestive effect that suggests whether or not the “short-time gaming state” will continue, and can produce a novel effect that can enhance the effect of the effect, that is, to further improve the game performance and the game entertainment It becomes possible.

The above embodiment may be partially changed as follows.
(1) The suggestion effect as to whether or not the “short-time gaming state” continues is merely disclosed as an example, and other various suggestion effects can be adopted.
(2) Although all of the plurality of suggested effects disclosed are effects that the player can participate by operating the effect operation device 6 (effect button SW6a), at least one suggestion effect cannot be participated by the player. That is, it is good also as an effect performed all automatically.

(3) The special symbol variation time is 10 seconds (losing) or 20 seconds (losing or winning), but other variation times (for example, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, 50 seconds, etc.) may be used. .
(4) When the special symbol variation display of the milestone is being performed, when the reach loss effect or the hit effect is performed, the special symbol variation time is set to be relatively long so that the reach lose effect or the hit effect is SP reach production and SP / SP reach production may be performed.

(5) After the probabilistic big hit based on the big win symbol B is performed, the game is controlled in the “probable game state”, but at this time, the special symbol design is performed in the “short time effect mode”. When a special symbol with a variation count of 20, 40, 60 is displayed, the symbol suggests a big hit expectation as well as when the game is controlled in the "short-time gaming state" A variation effect and a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the “short-time gaming state” may continue may be performed.

  When the game is controlled in the “probability game state” and the symbol variation effect is performed in the “short-time effect mode”, the symbol variation in the first and second clauses (the number of special symbol variations is 20, 40) If you do n’t win the jackpot lottery, you will be prompted to continue, but the symbol change in the 3rd section (the last section of the 60th special symbol change) will not win the jackpot lottery (“ When the game is controlled in the “short-time gaming state”, a non-continuation suggestion effect is performed), but a continuation suggestion effect is performed. In this case, if the number of special symbol fluctuations exceeds 60 times, the symbol is displayed in the “probable variation effect mode” Make a fluctuating performance.

(6) When the game is controlled in the “probability game state” after the end of the probabilistic big hit based on any of the big hit symbols C to E, the suggestion effect control means 62 has a special symbol change count of 20 times (the first When the special symbol fluctuation display of the 1st clause that is 1 (predetermined number of times) is being performed, and the special symbol fluctuation display of the 2nd clause that is 40 times (the 2nd predetermined number of times) The “probability game state” does not continue (ie, the “probability change game state” does not continue, respectively, when the special symbol change display of the third clause in which the special symbol change count is 60 times is performed. The non-continuation suggestion effect suggesting that the “game state” is ended and the game state is shifted to the “latent probability game state”) and the suggestion effect that suggests continuing are performed.

  That is, when the game is controlled in the “probability changing game state”, for example, when the symbol change effect is performed in the “second probability change effect mode” and the special symbol change display of the joint is performed, Both the variation effect and the suggestion effect can be performed, and the reach loss effect and the hit effect can be performed as the symbol variation effect. Here, even after the end of the probable big hit based on one of the big hit symbols A and B, in some cases, the symbol change effect is performed in the “second probable change effect mode”, and the special symbol change display of the joint is performed. When there is a suggestion, the suggestion effect may be performed. The “probability game state” corresponds to the specific game state.

(7) Aside from the suggestion effect performed in the symbol variation of the joint, when the game is controlled in the “short-time gaming state” or when the game is controlled in the “probable gaming state”, for example, other than the joint Over the course of multiple symbol variations, including the symbol variation of the continuation, the continuation expectation suggestion effect indicating that the expectation level that the “short-time gaming state” or “probability gaming state” continues in the symbol variation of the following milestones can be changed is performed. Also good.

  As this continuation expectation suggestion effect, for example, the number of characters displayed on the image display 16 increases, and the expectation that the “short-time gaming state” or “probability gaming state” will continue as the number of characters increases. When it becomes higher and reaches the predetermined number (maximum number), it is determined that the “short-time gaming state” or “probability changing gaming state” will continue, or the gauge displayed on the image display 16 will increase. As the gauge rises, the expectation that the “short-time gaming state” or “probability changing gaming state” will continue to increase, and when the predetermined value (maximum value) is reached, the “short-time gaming state” or “probability changing gaming state” will continue. An effect is made that is rich or fixed.

  The suggestion effect (non-continuation suggestion effect, continuation suggestion effect) may be performed in a mode corresponding to the aspect of the continuation expectation level suggestion effect. For example, the number of characters displayed as a continuous expectation suggestion effect so that the discontinuity suggestion effect is easily performed when the number of characters displayed or the increase in gauge is small as the continuous expectation suggestion effect Or when there is much increase of a gauge, you may make it a continuation suggestion effect easy to be performed.

  In addition, various modifications other than the disclosed items can be added and implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The present invention is applicable to other various gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 11a 2nd starting port 33 Special symbol determination means 34 Special symbol display control means 35 Special game execution means 50 Game state control means 50a 1st game state control means 50b 2nd game state control means 50c 3rd game state control Means 60 Effect control means 61 Symbol variation effect control means 62 Suggestion effect control means

Claims (1)

A variable start port that can be controlled to a closed state in which game balls are difficult to enter and an open state in which game balls are easy to enter;
A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when a game ball enters the variable start port;
Based on the determination result by the determination means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result after variably displaying the symbol;
If it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be performed, any one of a plurality of special games including the first special game and the second special game after the determination display is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means. Special game execution means for performing the special game of,
A game state control means for controlling a game in any one of a normal game state and a specific game state in which the variable start port is more easily controlled to an open state than the normal game state;
Effect control means for performing an effect when the symbol is variably displayed by the symbol display control means,
The gaming state control means includes
After the first special game is finished, the game is controlled in the specific game state until the predetermined number of symbol changes are performed by the symbol display control means, and after the second special game is finished, the predetermined number of symbol variations are controlled. Having a specific game state control means for continuously controlling the game in the specific game state even if it exceeds,
The production control means includes
Based on the determination result by the determination means, the first game that notifies the hit determination result that the special game is performed via a predetermined reach state that suggests that it is highly likely that the special game is determined to be performed A game of any one of the second game effect for notifying the loss determination result in which the special game is not performed via the effect and the reach state and the third game effect for notifying the result of the loss determination without passing through the reach state A game effect control means capable of performing an effect;
A first suggestion effect suggesting that the specific gaming state does not continue when the game is controlled by the specific gaming state control means and the predetermined number of symbol changes are performed by the symbol display control means. The second suggestion effect suggesting that the specific gaming state is continued, and suggesting that the specific gaming state is not continued or continued, and the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed. A suggestion effect control means for performing any suggestion effect of the third suggestion effect suggesting that the possibility is high ,
When it is determined that the special game is not performed by the determination unit, the ratio at which the third game effect is performed is higher than the ratio at which the second game effect is performed,
The production control means includes
In the predetermined number of symbol variations, if the determination means determines that the special game is not to be performed, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second game effect, the first suggestion effect, and the second suggestion effect Any of the suggested effects can be performed, and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the third game effect and any of the suggested effects of the first suggested effect and the second suggested effect are performed. And when the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed, the first game effect and the third suggestion effect can be performed.
The suggestion effect control means includes:
When the second game effect is performed in the predetermined number of symbol variations, the game is continuously controlled in the specific gaming state by the specific gaming state control means even if the predetermined number of symbol variations are exceeded. Even in this case, it is possible to perform the first suggestion effect before entering the reach state, and to perform the special continuation suggestion effect suggesting that the specific gaming state continues after the reach state, A gaming machine, wherein when the first game effect is performed, the special continuation suggesting effect is restricted.